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MBN800-8L MBN800-6L Networking Motherboards ® with Intel PCH C236/H110 User’s Manual Version 1.0a (Nov. 2017)
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Compliance This product has passed CE tests for environmental specifications and limits. This product is in accordance with the directives of the Union European (EU). If users modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Safety Information Carefully read the precautions before using the device. Environmental conditions: • Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may fall, causing serious damage. • Slots and openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Under no circumstances should the Lithium battery cell be shorted; otherwise the battery cell may heat up or cause potential burn hazards.
Table of Contents Compliance....................iii Important Safety Information ............... iv WARNING ...................... iv CAUTION ......................v Warranty Policy ....................v Technical Support & Services ..............v Chapter 1 General Information ..............1 Introduction ..................... 2 Features ....................3 Packing List .................... 3 Optional Accessories ................
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
MBN800 series are specifically designed for the network security and management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network security or network management as listed below. MBN800 series include the following models: • ® MBN800-8L (with Intel PCH C236) • ® MBN800-6L...
DDR4 DIMM 2133 MHz (ECC supported per CPU SKUs) • Up to 8 GbE LAN ports with 2 advanced LAN Bypass pairs • Optional IPMI 2.0 module to output through VGA port for MBN800-8L • CF slot and PCIe (x8) expansion slot(s) •...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations • Information and locations of connectors...
2.1 Essential Installations For installation or replacement of CPU, memory modules, CF card, IPMI card & mini-PCIe card (IPMI & mini-PCIe slots are both available for MBN800-8L). 2.1.1 CPU Installation / Replacement Follow the instructions below to install or replace the CPU if necessary.
Hardware Configuration 2.1.2 Memory Installation / Replacement If you need to install or replace a memory module, follow the instructions below for installation after you disassemble the device cover. 1. Press the ejector tab of the memory slot down and outwards with your fingertips.
If you need to install a CF card or an IPMI module, remove the device cover firstly and then follow the instructions below. Note: 1. IPMI slot is available for MBN800-8L only. 2. IPMI module is optional for purchase. IPMI module: 1.
Hardware Configuration 2.2 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your MBN800 series by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use. 2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a...
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference Function Connector Name Page ME Register Clearance JBAT3 CMOS Data Clearance JBAT4 Factory Use Only JBMC1, JBMC2 2.4.1 ME Register Clearance (JBAT3) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear ME Register MBN800 Series User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.5.1 System Function Connector (JP3) Assigment Assigment VCC5 SPEAKER Ground Ground VCC5 5VDUAL BYPASS8_LED- 5VDUAL BYPASS9_LED- Ground ATXPWR_BTN# Ground FRST_OUT VCC3_3 -HDD_LED JP3 is utilized for system indicators to provide light indication of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status. It provides interfaces for the following functions.
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• Power LED (Pins 1, 3 and 5) This connector connects to a system power LED on control panel. This LED will light when the system turns on. • Speaker (Pin 2, 4, 6 and 8) Connecting the 4 pins to a system speaker connector enables the speaker function.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter the different settings available in the AMI describes BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
BIOS Setup 3.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in the ROM of your computer system supports Intel® processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also provides password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
3.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. MBN800 Series User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) Enables / Disables the function to allow more than two frequency ranges to be supported.
3.4.2 Trusted Computing BIOS Setting Description Security Device Support Enables / Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. Pending operation Schedule an operation for the security device. Note: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change the state of security device.
BIOS Setup 3.4.3 SATA Configuration BIOS Setting Description SATA Controller(s) Enables / Disables SATA device. SATA Mode Selection Selects AHCI / Intel RST Premium Mode. SATA Controller Speed Selects the SATA controller speed as Default / Gen1 / Gen2 / Gen3. Serial ATA Port 0~4 Enables / Disables Serial Port 0 ~ 5.
3.4.5 NCT5523D Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Port Configuration Sets Parameters of Serial Ports. You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. Restore AC Power Loss Chooses an AC power state to apply after a power failure.
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BIOS Setup 3.4.5.1. Serial Port 1 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=4 • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
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3.4.5.2. Serial Port 2 Configuration BIOS Setting Description Change Settings Selects an optimal settings for the Super I/O device. Options: • Auto • IO=2F8h ; IRQ=3 • IO=3F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2F8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 •...
BIOS Setup 3.4.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS Setting Description Smart Fan Control Sets up or disable the fan control for start-up temperature. Options: Disabled, 40°C, 45°C, 50°C, 55°C, 60°C Shutdown Temperature This field enables or disables the Shutdown Temperature Options: Disabled (default),. 70°C, 75°C, 80°C, 85°C, 90°C, 95°C Temperatures / Voltages These fields are the parameters of the...
3.4.7 LAN Bypass Configuration BIOS Setting Description Bypass Quick Normal: All LAN ports are in a normal state. WDT Setting monitor system hang and initiates a reboot. Bypass: All LAN ports in Bypass during power-off or WDT initiates bypass. Options: Bypass, Normal, Firewall, Custom Define 3.4.8 Console Port Configuration BIOS Setting...
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BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Description Therminal Type Sets the terminal type as VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, or ANSI. Bits per second Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed msut be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Options: 9600 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Data Bits Options: 7, 8...
3.4.9 USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description Legacy USB Support Enables / Disables Legacy USB support. • Auto disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. • Disable keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-pff This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
BIOS Setup 3.5 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. MBN800 Series User Manual...
3.6 Boot Settings BIOS Setting Description Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Selects the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
BIOS Setup 3.7 Save & Exit Settings BIOS Setting Description Save Changes and Reset Resets the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Resets system setup without saving any Reset changes. Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options.
3.8 Server Management BIOS Setting Description BMC Support Enables / Disables interfaces to communicate with BMC. Wait for BMC Wait for BMC response for specificed time out. In PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power On. It takes around 30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC.
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BIOS Setup 3.8.1 System Event Log BIOS Setting Description SEL Components Change this to enable or disable all features of system event logging during boot. Erase SEL Chooses options for erasing SEL. Options: No, Yes (on next reset),Yes (on every reset) When SEL is Full Chooses options for reactions to a full SEL.
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. MBN800-8L: Address Device Description 0x00000A00-0x00000A0F...
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Appendix Address Device Description 0x0000F090-0x0000F097 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F080-0x0000F083 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F040-0x0000F05F Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1) 0x000002F8-0x000002FF Communications Port (COM2) 0x00007000-0x00007FFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #3 - A112 0x0000C000-0x0000CFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #8 - A117...
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Address Device Description 0x0000F000-0x0000F03F Intel(R) HD Graphics 630 0x000003B0-0x000003BB Intel(R) HD Graphics 630 0x000003C0-0x000003DF Intel(R) HD Graphics 630 0x0000FF00-0x0000FFFE Motherboard resources 0x0000E000-0x0000EFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #10 - A119 0x0000F060-0x0000F07F Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SMBus - A123 0x0000B000-0x0000BFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset...
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Appendix Address Device Description 0x0000FFFF-0x0000FFFF Motherboard resources 0x0000FFFF-0x0000FFFF Motherboard resources 0x0000FFFF-0x0000FFFF Motherboard resources 0x00001800-0x000018FE Motherboard resources 0x0000164E-0x0000164F Motherboard resources 0x0000D000-0x0000DFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #9 - A118 0x00000800-0x0000087F Motherboard resources 0x0000A000-0x0000AFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #6 - A115 0x000000F0-0x000000F0 Numeric data processor...
Appendix B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board. MBN800-8L: Level Function IRQ 0 System timer IRQ 3...
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Level Function IRQ 4294967271 ~ Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 IRQ 4294967276 IRQ 4294967277 ~ Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection IRQ 4294967282 IRQ 4294967283 Standard SATA AHCI Controller IRQ 4294967284 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #10 - A119 IRQ 4294967285 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #9 - A118...
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Appendix MBN800-6L: Address Device Description IRQ 0 System timer IRQ 3 Communications Port (COM2) IRQ 4 Communications Port (COM1) IRQ 8 System CMOS/real time clock IRQ 9 Intel(R) Xeon(R) E3 - 1200/1500 v5/6th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) Gaussian Mixture Model - 1911 IRQ 9 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset...
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Address Device Description IRQ 4294967289 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #9 - A118 IRQ 4294967290 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #8 - A117 IRQ 4294967291 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #7 - A116 IRQ 4294967292 Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset...
Appendix C. Digital I/O Sample Code 1. DIO Sample Code: The file NCT5523D.H //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.
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2. DIO Sample Code: The file MAIN.CPP //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.
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3. DIO Sample Code: The file NCT5523D.CPP //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.
D. Watchdog Timer Configuration The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for the use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock.
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Appendix 2. WDT Sample Code: The file MAIN.CPP //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.
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Appendix 3. WDT Sample Code: The file NCT5523D.CPP //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE.