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Safety Approvals CE Marking FCC Class A FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge. Disconnect the power cords from the NA570 Series before making any installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the NA570 Series is properly grounded.
Table of Contents Disclaimers ..................... ii Safety Approvals ................... iii Safety Precautions ..................iv Chapter 1 Introduction .......... 1 General Description ................1 Features ....................1 Specifications ..................2 Dimensions and Outlines ..............5 I/O Outlets .................... 6 1.5.1 Front Panel ....................6 1.5.2 Rear Panel ....................
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2.5.4 Installing the LAN modules ............... 27 Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ......29 Starting ....................29 Navigation Keys ................29 Main Menu ..................30 Advanced Menu ................. 31 Chipset Menu ..................42 Boot Menu ..................45 Security Menu ..................47 Save &...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the NA570 Series Network Appliance Server. It contains the following sections: General Description Features Specifications Dimensions and Outlines I/O Outlets...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Specifications System System CPU Intel® 4 Generation Xeon® E3 (only NA570) / Core I processors System Chipset NA570: Intel® C226 PCH NA570L: Intel® H81 PCH System Memory NA570: 4 x DDR3 1600 DIMM sockets, up to 32GB none-buffer none-ECC / ECC memory ...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual I/O Interface One console RJ-type connector, 2 USB 3.0 connectors and 8 RJ-45 connectors (default) or up to 24 LAN ports (expandable). LED: 1x4 LED for LAN bypass 1~4 From top to bottom (default will be 2 LED only) ...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F) Humidity 10% - 95% RH, non-condensing Chassis Material Steel Dimensions 44mm (1.73”) (H) x 430mm (16.84”) (W) x 450mm (20.59”) (D) ...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Dimensions and Outlines The following diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the NA570 Series. Default: 8 LAN ports Expandable up to 24 LAN ports Introduction...
NA570 Series User’s Manual I/O Outlets Locate front and rear panel I/O outlets on the NA570 Series server to connect serial and ethernet interface devices. 1.5.1 Front Panel Power LED (Green) LED light up when the server is powered on to perform diagnostic tests and proper operation checking.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Transfer Rate for LAN port The double-color LED light indicates 10/100/1000Mbps transfer rate. LED Light Color Transfer Rate Dark 10Mbps Green 100Mbps Orange 1000Mbps If the LED is dark and Active/Link LED is lighting on flashing, the transfer rate should be 10Mbps.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 1.5.2 Rear Panel Power Supply System power use power cord to connect the power supply to electrical outlet (AC). System Fan These are fans for cooling down system temperature. Introduction...
SATA II cable x 2 for 2.5” SATA HDDs If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors immediately. If you order any optional components, the package might contain those additional hardware or documents accordingly.
And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. Below illustration shows how to set up jumper. This section provides the information about jumpers and connectors of NA570 Series. Properly configure jumper settings on the main board in this appliance to meet your application purpose.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.3.1 LAN Bypass Control Selection Jumper (JP1, JP2, JP3) Description Function Jumper Setting Mother board/SEGN1 ~4 Bypass as same as Power Off status LAN Bypass Trigger Mother board/SEGN1 ~4 when Power On Bypass Disable(Default) Mother board/SEGN1 ~4...
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.3.3 Compact Flash Voltage Selection Jumper (JP6) Description Function Jumper Setting +3.3V (Default) Compact Flash Voltage Selection 2.3.4 CMOS Clear Jumper (JP7) Use this jumper to erase and restore CMOS memory and BIOS setting. Put jumper clip to pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2.
NA570 Series User’s Manual Connectors Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table which shows all connectors on the hardware.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.4.1 LCM Power Connector (LCM1) This is a 5-pin connector for LCM or SATA Power selection. Signal 2.4.2 TPM Module Connector (TPM1) Pin Signal Pin Signal CLK_33M LPC_FRAME# PLTRST# LPC_AD3 +3.3V LPC_AD1 LPC_AD0 SMBCLK SMBDATA SUS_STAT#...
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.4.3 Front Panel Bezel Connector (CN1) Power LED: This 3-pin connector (Pin 1, 3, 5) connects a LED indicator to the system power switch on the case. Pin 1 is assigned as +, and Pin 3, Pin 5 as -. The Power LED lights up when the system is powered ON.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.4.4 Serial Port1 & USB3.0 Port1/2 Connector (CN11) Signal Signal USB_POWER USBP0N USBP0P SSRX0N SSRX0P SSTX0N SSTX0P USB_POWER USBP1N USBP1P SSRX1N SSRX1P SSTX1N SSTX1P NRTS1 MDTR1 MTXD1 COM1GND COM1GND MRXD1 CN11 NDSR1 NCTS1 2.4.5 ATX Power Connector (CN12) Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the board by connecting the power connector.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.4.6 ATX +12V CPU Power Connector (ATX1) Signal +12V ATX1 +12V +12V +12V 2.4.7 Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1.2) These Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connectors are for high-speed SATA interface ports. They are computer bus interfaces for connecting to devices such as serial ATA hard disk drives.
NA570 Series User’s Manual ™ 2.4.9 Compact Flash Socket (CF1) The board is equipped with a Compact Flash™ socket on the solder side to support a SATA signal card. The socket is especially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the Compact Flash™...
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.4.10 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) The COM port pin assignments are listed on the following table. Signal Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Data Set Ready(DSR) Receive Date(RXD) Request to Send(RTS) Transmit Data(TXD) Clear to Send(CTS) Data Terminal Ready(DTR)
NA570 Series User’s Manual Hardware Installation This section provides information of how to install the NA570 Series. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU ® Before installing the processor, please access Intel website for more detail information of Processor Integration Video (LGA1150): http://www.intel.com/support/tw/processors/sb/CS-030860.htm The LGA1150 processor socket comes with a cover to protect the processor.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Note: Vertical removal is NOT recommended, as it requires higher force and can lead to socket contact damage. Caution: Never touch fragile socket contacts to avoid damage and do not touch processor sensitive contacts at any time during installation.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Grasp the processor with thumb and index finger along the top and bottom edges. (Do not touch the orientation notches.) The socket will have cutouts for your fingers to fit into (see image below). ...
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.5.2 Installing the Memory The board supports four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM memory sockets with maximum memory capacity up to 32GB. Please follow steps below to install the memory modules: Push down latches on each side of the DIMM socket.
NA570 Series User’s Manual 2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks The system supports or two 2.5” HDDs or one 3.5” HDD. Two 2.5” HDD One 3.5” HDD Hardware and Installation...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
NA570 Series User’s Manual Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.
NA570 Series User’s Manual Advanced Menu Launch Storage OpROM This item can enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM. The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual LBP @PowerOn (All SEG) For Power On LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOn item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State” for LAN Bypass all segments. LBP @Power Off (All SEG) For Power off LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOff item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State”...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Launch PXE OpROM This screen shows “Enable” or “Disable” Boot Option for PXE Devices with Option ROM. Trusted Computing This item supports security devices. Enable or Disable BIOS support for security devices. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual If you installed the Security device, such as TPM, you could see the following information for the TPM device and status. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual SATA Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SATA Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Serial Port 0 Configuration This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 1. The Optimal setting is 3F8h/IRQ4. Serial Port 1 Configuration This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual H/W Monitor This screen monitors hardware health. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (VCORE, +1.5V and +12V). AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Use this item to enable or disable console redirection. The settings specify how the host computer and remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible setting.
NA570 Series User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► PCH-IO Configuration ►...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual XHCI Mode The extensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) is the newest host controller standard that provides improvements in speed, power efficiency and virtualization over its predecessors. The specification is developed and released by Intel to the industry with the goal of defining a USB host controller to replace UHCI/OHCI/EHCI.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Memory Information This screen allows users to configure parameters of North Bridge Chipset. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Quiet Boot Use this item to enable or disable the Quite Boot state. The default setting is disabling.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Boot Option Priorities You could set the system boot order of the legacy devices in this group. You could sets the system boot order in option #1 or #2. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
NA570 Series User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
NA570 Series User’s Manual Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and reset.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Save Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes. Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Restore Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Restore User Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select this option. Select Restore User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
The NA570 series LAN bypass function is very flexible. It can be selected at any time and any stage. You can enable LAN bypass for power on state by BIOS, or by software program when entering into the OS.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual NA570: LAN Bypass Register Configuration Power ON Bypass Control Register Address: Mother board LAN module Slot 1 LAN module Slot 2 0x8E0 0x8E4 0x8E8 BYM1 BYM0 SEGN4 SEGN3 SEGN2 SEGN1 Default value: 00000000 Bit 7~6 BYM1~0 These bits are used to set bypass mode.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Bits 3~0 SEGN4~1 Select each segment by setting the corresponding bit to 1. When the bit is set to 0, no action happens upon the segment. Data read back from this register is not defined and therefore must be ignored. Reading from this register makes no effect on LAN bypass function.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Bits 2~0 TVAL2~0 These bits determine the amount of count value in second(s). 1 (sec) 2 (sec) 4 (sec) 8 (sec) 16 (sec) 32 (sec) 64 (sec) Timer is not activated. Writing a value to these bits will reset the hardware timer. The counting process begins again according to the new written value.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual NA570L : LAN Bypass Register Configuration Power ON Bypass Control Register Address: Mother board LAN module 0x8E0 0x8E4 BYM1 BYM0 SEGN4 SEGN3 SEGN2 SEGN1 Default value: 00000000 Bit 7~6 BYM1~0 These bits are used to set bypass mode.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Bits 3~0 SEGN4~1 Select each segment by setting the corresponding bit to 1. When the bit is set to 0, no action happens upon the segment. Data read back from this register is not defined and therefore must be ignored. Reading from this register makes no effect on LAN bypass function.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Bits 6~3 Not used. Bits 2~0 TVAL2~0 These bits determine the amount of count value in second(s). 1 (sec) 2 (sec) 4 (sec) 8 (sec) 16 (sec) 32 (sec) 64 (sec) Timer is not activated. Writing a value to these bits will reset the hardware timer. The counting process begins again according to the new written value.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Appendix B WDT Timer for System Reset WDT (Watchdog Timer) The hardware supports the WDT (Watchdog Timer) function. While time-out happens after a defaulted period, the WDT will reset the system. Note : The sample codes for the above features can be found in the CD, and they are only for customers’...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Appendix C LAN Module Expansion You can install LAN module(s) into NA570’s front-accessible expansion slots to meet your application requirement. Here are some LAN module configurations for your selection: AX93316-8GIL AX93322-8FI AX93322-8MIL AX93307-2TI AX93307-2TIL AX93317-2TIL LAN Module Expansion...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual LAN Bypass Control Jumper (JP2/JP3) Use this jumper to select the LAN Bypass Function . Description Function Jumper Setting All SEG. Bypass as same as Power Off status LAN Bypass Trigger when All SEG Bypass Disable(Default)
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NA570 Series User’s Manual LED Definition AX93316/AX93326 LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up. Active LED (Single color)for for LAN port #1, port#2, port#3, port#4, port #5, port#6, port#7, port#8 ...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual AX93336-4GIL LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up. Active LED (Single color)for for LAN port #1, port#2, port#3, port#4 The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual AX93336-4FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Fiber port Active: Orange Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
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NA570 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8MIL LAN bypass LED FIBER: Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange Copper: LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual When this LED and Link/Active LED both are dark. No networking devices are attached Transfer Rate LED Light Color 10Mbps Dark 100Mbps Green 1000Mbps Orange AX93317 LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual AX93307 LAN bypass LED LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up. Active LED (Single color)for for LAN port #1, port#2 The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.
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NA570 Series User’s Manual Appendix D Warning This is a class A Product. In a domestic Environment this Product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. It will be danger if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replacing only with the same or equivalent type is highly recommended by the manufacturer.
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