# aTCA-6100

Dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series Processor
10GbE ATCA Processor Blade

User's Manual

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Manual Rev.: 2.00

Revision Date: June 10, 2011

Part No: 50-1G011-2000

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# Revision History

<table><tr><td>Revision</td><td>Release Date</td><td>Description of Change(s)</td></tr><tr><td>2.00</td><td>2011/06/10</td><td>Initial release</td></tr></table>

# Preface

# Copyright 2011 ADLINK Technology Inc.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

# Disclaimer

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.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

# Environmental Responsibility

ADLINK is committed to fulfill its social responsibility to global environmental preservation through compliance with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Environmental protection is a top priority for ADLINK. We have enforced measures to ensure that our products, manufacturing processes, components, and raw materials have as little impact on the environment as possible. When products are at their end of life, our customers are encouraged to dispose of them in accordance with the product disposal and/or recovery programs prescribed by their nation or company.

# Trademarks

Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

# Using this Manual

# Audience and Scope

The aTCA-6100 User's Manual is intended for hardware technicians and systems operators with knowledge of installing, configuring and operating ATCA systems.

# Manual Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction: Introduces the aTCA-6100, its features, block diagrams, and package contents.

Chapter 2, Specifications: Presents detailed specification information, power consumption, and board layout drawings.

Chapter 3, Functional Description: Describes the aTCA-6100's functional components and board interfaces.

Chapter 4, Hardware Platform Management: Describes the hardware platform management system, including IPMI sensors, commands, and firmware upgrade procedure.

Chapter 5, Getting Started: Describes the installation of components to the aTCA-6100.

Chapter 6, Driver Installation: Provides information on how to install the aTCA-6100 device drivers.

Chapter 7, Watchdog Timer: Describes the watchdog functionality of the aTCA-6100.

Chapter 8, BIOS Setup: Describes basic navigation for the AMIBIOS®8 BIOS setup utility.

Important Safety Instructions: Presents safety instructions all users must follow for the proper setup, installation and usage of equipment and/or software.

Getting Service: Contact information for ADLINK's worldwide offices.

# Conventions

Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly.

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NOTE:

Additional information, aids, and tips that help users perform tasks.

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CAUTION:

Information to prevent minor physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a task.

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WARNING:

Information to prevent serious physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a specific task.

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# Table of Contents

# Revision History...... ii

# Preface...... iii

# List of Figures ...... xi

# List of Tables...... xiii

# 1 Introduction ...... 1

1.1 Overview.... 1
1.2 Block Diagram 2
1.3 Package Contents 3

# 2 Specifications.... 5

2.1 CPU, Chipset, Memory 5
2.2 Standards and Interface 6
2.3 Software....7
2.4 Mechanical & Environmental 7
2.5 Power Consumption 8
2.6 aTCA-6100 Board Layout 9
2.7 aTCA-6100 Front Panel 10
2.8 Compliance.... 12

# 3 Functional Description 13

3.1 CPU, Memory and Chipset 13
3.2 Peripherals.... 17
3.3 I/O Interfaces 21
3.4 Switches 24

# 4 Hardware Platform Management 29

4.1 Platform Management Overview 29
4.2 IPMI Sensors 29

4.2.1 Get Sensor Reading (FRU Hotswap Sensor) 33
4.2.2 Get Sensor Reading (Physical IPMB-0 Sensor) 34
4.2.3 Watchdog Timer Sensor 35
4.2.4 Version Change Sensor....36
4.2.5 Get Sensor Reading Command....38

4.3 IPMI Commands 40

4.4 IPMI Firmware Upgrade Procedure 43

# 5 Getting Started 47

5.1 Safety Requirements 47
5.2 Installing the aTCA-6100 48
5.3 Removing the aTCA-6100 51

# 6 Driver Installation.... 53

6.1 Chipset Driver Installation 53
6.2 LAN Driver Installation 54
6.3 LAN Driver Installation 55
6.4 VGA Driver Installation.... 58

# 7 Watchdog Timer....59

7.1 Overview.... 59
7.2 Sample Code 60

# 8 BIOS Setup 63

8.1 Starting the BIOS.... 63
8.2 Main Setup.... 67
8.3 Advanced BIOS Setup 68

8.3.1 CPU Configuration....69
8.3.2 Super IO Configuration 71
8.3.3 Hardware Health Configuration 72
8.3.4 USB Configuration 73
8.3.5 AHCI Configuration....76
8.3.6 Remote Access Configuration 77

8.4 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings 79
8.5 Boot Settings 81
8.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration 82
8.6 Security Setup 84
8.7 Chipset Setup 87
8.8 Exit Menu.... 91
8.9 BIOS Update Procedure 93

# Important Safety Instructions.... 95

# Getting Service.... 97

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# List of Figures

Figure 1-1: aTCA-6100 Functional Block Diagram ....2
Figure 2-1: aTCA-6100 Board Layout....9
Figure 2-2: aTCA-6100 Front Panel....10
Figure 3-1: aTCA-6100 Switch Locations 24

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# List of Tables

Table 3-1: Front Panel USB Connector Pin Definition....21

Table 3-2: VGA Connector Pin Definition 22

Table 3-3: COM1 Serial Port Connector Pin Definition....23

Table 3-4: IPMC Debug Port Connector Pin Definition....23

Table 3-5: Blade Operation Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A2)......25

Table 3-6: Blade Operation Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A3+).....25

Table 3-7: COM Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A2)......26

Table 3-8: COM Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A3+) ...... 26

Table 4-1: aTCA-6100 IPMI Sensors....32

Table 4-2: Get Sensor Reading (FRU Hotswap Sensor)....33

Table 4-3: Get Sensor Reading (Physical IPMB-0 Sensor)...... 34

Table 4-4: Watchdog Timer Sensor 35

Table 4-5: Version Change Sensor....36

Table 4-6: Get Sensor Reading Command....39

Table 4-7: Supported IPMI Commands 40

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# 1 Introduction

# 1.1 Overview

The aTCA-6100 is a highly integrated multi-core dual-processor AdvancedTCA processor blade supporting six sockets for DDR3-1066 VLP RDIMM up to 48GB maximum system memory capacity. IO features include two 10Gigabit Ethernet ports (XAUI, 1000BASE-KX4) compliant with PICMG 3.1 option 1/9, four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T ports to the face plate and AdvancedTCA Base Interface channels. More detailed features are outlined below and a functional block diagram is shown in the next section.

▶ Two or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor L5518
▶ Server-class Intel® 5520/ICH10R chipset
▶ DDR3-1066 JEDEC standard VLP RDIMM (REG/ECC), up to 48GB
▶ Onboard 4GB bootable USB interface NAND flash
▶ Three Intel® 82576EB PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Intel® 82599EB PCI-Express 10Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI) controller
▶ Dual PICMG 3.1 option 1/9 Fabric Interface channels
▶ Modular Fabric riser card for other PICMG Fabric Interface protocols
▶ Failover system BIOS
▶ Analog UXGA high color graphics

# 1.2 Block Diagram

![This block diagram depicts a server motherboard architecture featuring an Intel Tylersburg chipset.\n\n**Top Level (Processors & Memory)**\n*   **Blocks:** Two blue blocks labeled 'Intel Nehalem-EP (5518/5508) CPU'.\n*   **Memory:** Six orange blocks labeled 'DDR3-1066 RDIMM' (three connected to each CPU).\n*   **Connections:** The CPUs connect to the central IOH via lines labeled 'QPI'.\n*   **Zone 3 Connection:** A black arrow points from the top right area to a vertical orange bar labeled 'ZONE 3', labeled 'SAS x3, SATA x4, USB5/6/7/8, COM3, PCI-E x4, SerDes x2'.\n\n**Central Level (IOH)**\n*   **Central Block:** A large blue block labeled 'Intel Tylersburg-36D (5520) IOH'.\n*   **Left Side Connections:**\n    *   A pinkish block labeled 'Mid-Size AMC' connects to the IOH via lines labeled 'AMC.2 E2' and 'AMC.2 T4'.\n    *   The 'Mid-Size AMC' connects to a blue block labeled 'SAS1064E' via 'SAS 0'.\n    *   The 'SAS1064E' connects to the IOH via 'PCI-E x4'.\n    *   The 'SAS1064E' has an output arrow labeled 'SAS 1/2/3 to RTM'.\n    *   A separate arrow labeled 'To RTM' points left from the IOH.\n*   **Right Side Connections:**\n    *   **Top Right:** A blue block labeled 'Intel 82576EB' (sub-labeled 'Copper' and 'SerDes') connects to the IOH via 'PCI-E x4'. It connects to a 'Static Switch' block, which has an arrow pointing left labeled 'To RTM'.\n    *   **Middle Right:** A green block labeled 'FRC' (sub-labeled 'Port0', 'Port1', 'Port2', 'Port3' and 'C H 1 / C H 2') connects to the IOH via lines labeled 'AMC.2 E2' and 'AMC.2 T4' (appearing twice). It connects to a vertical orange bar labeled 'ZONE 2' via an arrow labeled 'FCH1/2'.\n    *   **Bottom Right:** A blue block labeled 'Intel 82576EB' (sub-labeled 'Copper' and 'SerDes') connects to the IOH via 'PCI-E x4'.\n\n**Bottom Level (ICH10R & Peripherals)**\n*   **Central Block:** A blue block labeled 'Intel ICH10R' connected below the IOH.\n*   **Left Connections:**\n    *   A blue block labeled 'ATI ES1000' connects via 'PCI 32bit/33Mhz'. It has an output arrow labeled 'RGB' pointing to the 'FRONT PANEL' bar.\n*   **Right Connections:**\n    *   A blue block labeled 'Intel 82576EB' (sub-labeled 'Copper' and 'SerDes') connects to the IOH via 'PCI-E x8'. It has dashed output lines labeled 'UCH 1/2 SerDes' and 'BCH 1/2'.\n    *   An arrow labeled 'GbE 1/2 to Front Panel' points left towards the ICH10R.\n*   **Bottom/Peripheral Connections:**\n    *   **Storage:** A blue block labeled '2.5' HDD' connects via 'SATA'. A blue block labeled '4GB NAND Flash' connects via 'USB4'.\n    *   **BIOS/TPM:** Two blue blocks labeled 'BIOS' connect to the ICH10R. A blue block labeled 'TPM' connects to the BIOS blocks.\n    *   **Super I/O & IPMC:** A blue block labeled 'Super I/O' connects via 'LPC'. A blue block labeled 'IPMC BMR-H8S' connects via 'LPC'.\n    *   **Outputs from Super I/O:** Lines connect to 'COM2', 'COM3' (with an arrow to 'RTM'), and 'COM4'. A blue block labeled 'Telecom Clock' is nearby.\n    *   **Outputs from IPMC:** A line labeled 'IPMB 0/1' connects to a vertical orange bar labeled 'ZONE 1'.\n    *   **USB:** Two blue blocks labeled 'USB Header' connect via 'USB9' and 'USB10'.\n    *   **Other Outputs:** An arrow labeled 'RTM' points left. An arrow labeled 'USB1/2/3' points left towards the 'FRONT PANEL'. An arrow labeled 'COM1' points left towards the 'FRONT PANEL'.\n\n**Side Bars**\n*   **Left:** A vertical orange bar labeled 'FRONT PANEL'.\n*   **Right:** Vertical orange bars labeled 'ZONE 3', 'ZONE 2', and 'ZONE 1'.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/cf85276554ea8ca6e28fabed05f23881c7aaaa52a105a208120230d4032040ae.jpg)

Figure 1-1: aTCA-6100 Functional Block Diagram

# 1.3 Package Contents

Before opening the product box, please check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton and contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any product to ADLINK.

Check that the following items are included in the package. If there are any missing items, contact your dealer:

▶ aTCA-6100 AdvancedTCA processor blade (CPU, RAM specifications will differ depending on options selected)
▶ RJ-45 to DB9 cable

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This product must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Never remove any of the components except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-static bag shipped with the product when putting the board on a surface. Wear an anti-static wrist strap properly grounded on one of the system's ESD ground jacks when installing or servicing system components.

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# 2 Specifications

# 2.1 CPU, Chipset, Memory

<table><tr><td>CPU</td><td>Quad-core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5518 (2.13 GHz, QPI 5.86 GT/s, 8MB L2 cache, LGA1366 package)</td></tr><tr><td>Chipset</td><td>Intel® 5520/ICH10R chipset</td></tr><tr><td>Memory</td><td>Registered ECC DDR3-1066 SDRAMSix RDIMM socketsUp to 48GB</td></tr></table>

# 2.2 Standards and Interface

<table><tr><td>Standards</td><td>PICMG 3.0 R2.0 AdvancedTCAPICMG 3.1 AdvancedTCA Ethernet option 1/9</td></tr><tr><td>Networking</td><td>Three dual-port Intel® 82576EB Gigabit Ethernet controllersFour 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (2 on face plate and 2 on Base Interface channels 1-2)Two SerDes ports on Zone 3 to RTMDual 10GBASE-KX4 Fabric Interface Channels via Intel® 82599EB on aDB-6100-A riser card</td></tr><tr><td>Serial ATA</td><td>Five Serial ATA II ports from ICH10R, one onboard, four to RTM</td></tr><tr><td>Serial Attached SCSI</td><td>Four SAS ports from LSISAS1064E, one to AMC, three to RTM</td></tr><tr><td>Display</td><td>ATI ES1000 graphics controller with 2D acceleratorDDR2-533 64MB memoryAnalog RGB up to 1600x1200@75Hz refresh rate</td></tr><tr><td>USB</td><td>Three USB 2.0 ports on front panel, four ports to RTM</td></tr><tr><td>Serial</td><td>One RJ-45 RS-232 port</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>On-board 4GB USB NAND FlashAMC.3 SASFour SATA and three SAS ports on RTM</td></tr><tr><td>Front Panel I/O</td><td>1x VGA port (DB-15)3x USB 2.0 port (Type-A)1x RS-232 port (RJ45)2x GbE ports (RJ45)1x AMC bay (aTCA-6100A only)LEDs: OOS, Media, User and HotswapRecessed reset button</td></tr><tr><td>Rear I/O</td><td>PCI-E x4 from Intel 55201x COM port4x USB 2.0 ports4x SATA ports from ICH10R3x SAS/SATA ports from LSISAS1064E2x SerDes ports</td></tr></table>

# 2.3 Software

<table><tr><td>BIOS</td><td>• AMI® BIOS with 8Mbit flash memory</td></tr><tr><td>Supported OS</td><td>• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2• RedHat Enterprise Linux Release 5.4• MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition 4.0• Contact ADLINK for other OS availability</td></tr></table>

# 2.4 Mechanical & Environmental

<table><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>• 322.25mm x 280mm x 30.48mm (H x D x W) - 6HP slot</td></tr><tr><td>Operating Temperature</td><td>• Standard: 0°C to 50°C• NEBS short-term: 0°C to 55°C</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td>• -40°C to 85°C</td></tr><tr><td>Humidity</td><td>• 5% to 90% non-condensing</td></tr><tr><td>Shock</td><td>• 15G peak-to-peak, 11ms duration, non-operation</td></tr><tr><td>Vibration</td><td>• Non-operating: 1.88G rms, 5 to 500 Hz, each axis• Operating: 0.5G rms. 5 to 500Hz, each axis</td></tr><tr><td>Compliance</td><td>• CE, FCC Class A, CUL, NEBS Level 3 (design)</td></tr></table>

# 2.5 Power Consumption

This section provides information on the power consumption of aTCA-6100.

# System Configuration

▶ Memory: 2G DDR3-1066 ECC REG x6
▶ Graphics: ATI ES1000
▶ Power Supply: Sunpower SPS-600P-48
▶ CPU:

Quad-core Intel® Xeon® processor L5518
Dual-core Intel® Xeon® processor L5508

The following table describes power consumption of the aTCA-6100 using real applications with a 48V power rail under various operating systems.

<table><tr><td>OS vs. CPU</td><td>L5518 CPU x1</td><td>L5518 CPU x2</td><td>L5508 CPU x1</td><td>L5508 CPU x2</td></tr><tr><td>DOS</td><td>89.7 W</td><td>138.6 W</td><td>80.8 W</td><td>121.1 W</td></tr><tr><td>Linux, Idle</td><td>65.9 W</td><td>108.1 W</td><td>64.3 W</td><td>101.7 W</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2003, Idle</td><td>76.1 W</td><td>109.2 W</td><td>72.2 W</td><td>104.1 W</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2003, CPU 100% Usage</td><td>105.6 W</td><td>174.4 W</td><td>88.4 W</td><td>136.3 W</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2008, Idle</td><td>53.6 W</td><td>106.5 W</td><td>55.0 W</td><td>99.4 W</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2008, CPU 100% Usage</td><td>104.2 W</td><td>171.2 W</td><td>89.6 W</td><td>134.4 W</td></tr></table>

# 2.6 aTCA-6100 Board Layout

![DIMM C/B/A\nCPU0\nCPU1\nDIMM D/E/F\nJ3-J4\nCN8\nCN10\nCN2-4\nCN16\nCN15\nU23\nU4\nU174\nU27\nJ2\nJ1\nU9\nU29\nU41](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/0f816801415d6b5df81f8beabda66b8b5b157a26c0eb8d0ca55f15549210836a.jpg)

<table><tr><td>CPU1, CPU2</td><td>CPU1/2 processors</td><td>CN16</td><td>1GbE Ethernet port</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM A/B/C</td><td>DDR3-1066MHz (CPU0)</td><td>CN15</td><td>1GbE Ethernet port</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM D/E/F</td><td>DDR3-1066MHz (CPU1)</td><td>U23</td><td>Intel 82576EB</td></tr><tr><td>J1</td><td>Base Interface</td><td>U4</td><td>Intel 5520</td></tr><tr><td>J2</td><td>Fabric Interface</td><td>U174</td><td>Intel 82576EB</td></tr><tr><td>J3-J4</td><td>Zone 3 to RTM</td><td>U27</td><td>Intel 82576EB</td></tr><tr><td>CN8</td><td>COM port</td><td>U9</td><td>Intel ICH10R</td></tr><tr><td>CN10</td><td>DB-15 VGA connector</td><td>U29</td><td>LSISAS1064E controller</td></tr><tr><td>CN2-4</td><td>USB ports</td><td>U41</td><td>ATI ES1000 graphics</td></tr></table>

Figure 2-1: aTCA-6100 Board Layout

# 2.7 aTCA-6100 Front Panel

![COM VGA USB GbE](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/d9d705371808e754fdfe3fcdf448c4d9ee565a19e9fb0500a98f95c081fc6941.jpg)

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Out of Service LED (Red)

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Media LED (Green)

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User LED (Amber)

![The image displays a black and white graphic on a black background. It features two white arrows pointing diagonally to the right, stacked slightly offset from each other. A thick black horizontal bar is visible along the very top edge of the frame. There is no text.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/e1bce7ea020ced2b9e868d3d2476d92bfb30d0aa15171f1d6bd07cb9d7f80021.jpg)

Hot-swap LED (Blue)

![This image features a white graphic on a black background. The graphic is a stylized circular arrow pointing clockwise, resembling a 'refresh' or 'reload' symbol. It consists of a thick white arc with an arrowhead at the top-right end. A small white dot is positioned inside the arc near the top. A vertical white bar is visible along the far left edge of the image.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/cf0b506cf7ceaf2f5e04963ae2727f958457e05bb9e0e86015ea48feddb495b0.jpg)

Reset button

Figure 2-2: aTCA-6100 Front Panel

# LED Definitions

The following shows the LED in the front panel which included the Hot-swap LED, User LED, Media LED, and OOS LED.

Hot-swap LED

<table><tr><td>Hot-swap LED (Blue)</td><td>FRU State number</td><td>FRU State Name</td></tr><tr><td>Off</td><td>M0</td><td>FRU not installed</td></tr><tr><td>On</td><td>M1</td><td>FRU inactive</td></tr><tr><td>Long blink</td><td>M2</td><td>FRU activation request</td></tr><tr><td>Off</td><td>M3</td><td>FRU activation in process</td></tr><tr><td>Off</td><td>M4</td><td>FRU active</td></tr><tr><td>Short blink</td><td>M5</td><td>FRU deactivation request</td></tr><tr><td>Short blink</td><td>M6</td><td>FRU deactivation in process</td></tr></table>

Out of Service LED

<table><tr><td>OOS LED (Red)</td><td>State</td><td>Remark</td></tr><tr><td>Blink</td><td>During BIOS POST</td><td>FRU State M4</td></tr><tr><td>Off</td><td>BIOS POST OK</td><td>FRU State M4</td></tr><tr><td>On</td><td>After OS shutdown</td><td>FRU State M1</td></tr></table>

Media LED

<table><tr><td>Media LED (Green)</td><td>State</td><td>Remark</td></tr><tr><td>Blink</td><td>Accessing Disk I/O</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Off</td><td>Disk I/O idle</td><td></td></tr></table>

User LED

<table><tr><td>User LED (Amber)</td><td>State</td><td>Remark</td></tr><tr><td>On</td><td>Default On</td><td>This LED is reserved for customer applications and can be controlled via GPIO.</td></tr></table>

Base Fabric Channel LED

<table><tr><td colspan="3">BASE Channel and Fabric Channel LED</td></tr><tr><td>Fabric 2 Speed/Link1Gbps - OFF10Gbps - ON (Amber)</td><td rowspan="4">&lt;img src="images/e7d34893668f8c0563188282528d0181886f769fc7da9612c33d280820b1d690.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>BCH2 Speed/Link100 Mbps: Green1Gbps: Amber</td></tr><tr><td>Fabric 2 ACT (Amber) Blink when accessing Ethernet I/O</td><td>BCH2 ACT (Amber) Blink when accessing Ethernet I/O</td></tr><tr><td>Fabric 1 Speed/Link1Gbps - OFF10Gbps - ON (Amber)</td><td>BCH1 Speed/Link100 Mbps: Green1Gbps: Amber</td></tr><tr><td>Fabric 1 ACT (Amber) Blink when accessing Ethernet I/O</td><td>BCH1 ACT (Amber) Blink when accessing Ethernet I/O</td></tr></table>

# GbE LED

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# 2.8 Compliance

The aTCA-6100 conforms to the following specifications:

▶ PICMG 3.0 R2.0 ECN0002 AdvancedTCA
▶ PICMG 3.1 Ethernet over AdvancedTCA option 1 and 9
▶ AMC.0 Advanced Mezzanine Card R2.0 Midsize
▶ AMC.1 PCI Express R1.0
▶ AMC.2 E2 / Type 4
▶ AMC.3 Storage R1.0

# 3 Functional Description

# 3.1 CPU, Memory and Chipset

# Supported Processors

# Quad-core Intel® Xeon Processor L5518

The Intel Xeon® processor 5500 series is the first generation dual-processor server/workstation solution to implement key new technologies:

▶ Integrated Memory controller
▶ Point-to-point link interface based on Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (Intel® QPI)

The processor is optimized for performance with the power efficiencies of a low-power micro-architecture to enable smaller, quieter systems.

The Intel® Xeon processor L5518 is a quad-core processor based on 32 nm process technology. Processor features include two Intel® QPI point-to-point links with 5.86GT/s, 12MB of shared cache, and an integrated memory controller. The processors support all the existing Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2), Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) and Streaming SIMD Extensions 4 (SEE4). Also supported are: Execute Disable Bit, Intel® 64 Technology, Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology, Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.

The Intel® Xeon® Processor L5518 has a max. TDP of 60 W. Both processors have an elevated case temperature specification. The elevated case temperatures are intended to meet the short-term thermal profile requirements of NEBS Level 3. These 2-socket processors are ideal for thermally constrained form factors in embedded servers, communications and storage markets.

# Supported Processors, Maximum Power Dissipation

The following tables describe the processors supported on the aTCA-6100 and their maximum power dissipation.

<table><tr><td></td><td>Intel® L5518</td><td>Intel® L5508</td></tr><tr><td>L2 cache</td><td>8 MB</td><td>8 MB</td></tr><tr><td>Clock</td><td>2.13 GHz</td><td>2 GHz</td></tr><tr><td>QPI</td><td>5.86 GT/s</td><td>5.86 GT/s</td></tr><tr><td>Max. Power</td><td>60 W</td><td>38 W</td></tr></table>

# Memory

The aTCA-6100 supports DDR3-1066 RDIMM in six sockets (3 per processor) up to 48GBytes. The available COTS DDR3-1066 RDIMM densities are 1 GB, 2GB, and 4GB.

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NOTE:

Memory configuration changes can only be performed at the factory. Failure to comply with the above may result in damage to your board or improper operation.

# Chipset

# Intel® 5520/ICH10R Chipset Overview

The Intel® 5520 Chipset I/O Hub (IOH) provides a connection point between various I/O components and Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (Intel® QPI) based processors. The Intel® 5520 Chipset is combined with Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 in their respective two socket platforms. The Intel® Xeon® 5500 Platform consists of the Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series, the Intel 5520 Chipset I/O Hub (IOH), the I/O Controller Hub (Intel® ICH10), and the I/O subsystem. The processor includes an integrated Memory Controller (IMC) that resides within the processor package. This platform is the first single processing platform that introduces the Intel QuickPath Interconnect. Intel QuickPath Interconnect is Intel's next generation point-to-point system interconnect interface and replaces the Front Side Bus.

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NOTE:

The term IOH refers to the Intel 5520 Chipset I/O Hub (IOH) and ICH10R refers to the Intel® 82801JIR ICH10R I/O Controller Hub 10 components.

The IOH provides the interface between the processor Intel Quick-Path Interconnect and industry-standard PCI Express components. The two Intel QuickPath Interconnect interfaces are full-width links (20 lanes in each direction). The two x16 PCI Express Gen2 ports are also configurable as x8 and x4 links compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 2.0. The single x4 PCI Express Gen2 port can bifurcate into two independent x2 interfaces. In addition, the legacy IOH supports a x4 ESI link interface for the legacy bridge. The IOH supports the following features and technologies:

Intel® QuickPath Interconnect profile
▶ Interface to CPU or other IOH (limited configurations) PCI Express Gen2
Intel® I/O Accelerated Technology (Intel® I/OAT) and Intel® Quick Data Technology (updated DMA engine with virtualization enhancements)
▶ Integrated Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME)

# ATI ES1000 Graphics Controller

The aTCA-6100 provides an analog VGA port on the front panel powered by an AMD ES1000 2D graphics controller with the following features:

▶ 32-bit PCI bus (Rev 2.2), 3.3 V with bus mastering support
▶ Support for SPI Serial and Flash Memory video BIOS
▶ One CRT controller capable of supporting two identical simultaneous display paths
▶ Dual integrated DACs for CRT display support
▶ Support for external TMDS transmitter via 24-bit digital output to drive most popular TMDS transmitters up to 165MHz frequency
▶ Independent DDC lines for both DACs and TMDS connections; also full AppleSense support on DAC connection
▶ Static and dynamic Power Management support (APM as well as ACPI) with full VESA DPMS and Energy Star compliance
▶ Comprehensive testability including full internal scan, memory BIST, I/O xor tree and lddq
▶ Full ACPI 1.0b, OnNow, and IAPC (Instantly Available PC) power management, including PCI power management registers
▶ Bi-endian support for compliance on a variety of processor platforms
▶ Bus mastering of 2D display lists
▶ Triple 10-bit palette DAC supports pixel rates to 350MHz
▶ DDC1 and DDC2 for plug and play monitors
▶ Flexible memory support:
▶ DDR1 and DDR2 SDRAM and SGRAM
▷ 16-bit interface
▷ 8MB to 256MB
▶ Up to 1GB/s bandwidth.
▶ Single chip solution in 0.13 micron process, 1.2V CMOS technology in a BGA package

# 3.2 Peripherals

The following standard peripherals are available on the aTCA-6100 blade:

# Timer

The aTCA-6100 is equipped with the following timers:

▶ Real-Time Clock: The ICH10R contains a real-time clock that performs timekeeping functions and includes 256 bytes of general purpose battery-backed CMOS RAM. Features include an alarm function, programmable periodic interrupt and a 100-year calendar. All battery-backed CMOS RAM data remains stored in an additional EEPROM. This prevents data loss in case the aTCA-6100 is operated without battery.

Counter/Timer: Three 8254-style counter/timers are included on the aTCA-6100 as defined for the PC/AT (System Timer, Refresh Request, Speaker Tone Output).

▶ High Precision Event Timers (HPET): In addition to the three 8254-style counters, the ICH10R includes three High Precision Event Timers (HPET) that may be used by the operating system. They can be used in one-shot and periodic modes to generate an interrupt when the counter reaches a pre-programmed value.

# Watchdog Timer

The aTCA-6100 provides a Watchdog Timer that is programmable for a timeout period ranging from 1 to 255 minutes, or 1 to 255 seconds. Please refer to “Watchdog Timer” on page 59 for a detailed programming guide.

# Battery

The aTCA-6100 is equipped with a 3.0 V “coin cell” lithium battery for the RTC. To replace the battery, proceed as follows:

▶ Turn off power
▶ Remove the battery
▶ Place the new battery in the socket

Make sure that you insert the battery with the correct orientation. The positive pole must be on the top

The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by the manufacturer. A suitable battery is the Panasonic CR2032.

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NOTE:

The user must be aware that the battery's operational temperature range is less than that of the aTCA-6100's storage temperature range. For exact temperature range information, refer to the battery manufacturer's specifications.

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NOTE:

Care must be taken to ensure that the battery is correctly replaced. The battery should be replaced only with an identical or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The typical life expectancy of a 225mAh battery is 4-5 years with an average on-time of 8 hours per working day at an operating temperature of 30°C. However, this typical value varies considerably because the life expectancy is dependent on the operating temperature and standby (shutdown) time of the system in which it operates. To ensure that the lifetime of the battery has not been exceeded, it is recommended to change the battery after 3-4 years.

# Reset

The aTCA-6100 is automatically reset by a precision voltage monitoring circuit that detects a drop in voltage below the acceptable operating limit of 4.85V for the 5V line and below 3.2V for the 3.3V line. Other reset sources include the Watchdog Timer, the face plate push-button switch and also the RESET signal from the IPMC. The aTCA-6100 responds to any of these sources by initializing local peripherals.

A reset will be generated by the following conditions:

▶ Power failure, +5 V supply falls below 4.1 V (typ.) or +3.3 V supply falls below 2.93 V (typ.)
▶ Pushbutton 'RESET" pressed
▶ Watchdog time-out
▶ IPM controller reset

# SMBus and I2C Devices

The aTCA-6100 provides a System Management Bus (SMBus) hosted by the ICH10R and an I2C bus hosted by the IPM controller, H8S/2168. The following table describes the function and address of the devices.

<table><tr><td>SMBus Device</td><td>Address (HEX)</td><td>I2C Device</td><td>Address (HEX)</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM A</td><td>0xA0</td><td>PECI-to-I2C</td><td>0x92</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM B</td><td>0xA4</td><td>LM75</td><td>0x9E</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM C</td><td>0xA8</td><td>PCA9555PW</td><td>0x40</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM D</td><td>0xA0</td><td>Fabric Riser Card</td><td>0xAE</td></tr><tr><td>DIMM E</td><td>0xA4</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DIMM F</td><td>0xA8</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Clock Gen</td><td>0xD2</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Clock Buffer</td><td>0xDC</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table>

# GPIO List

The following table summarizes GPIO usage on ICH10R:

<table><tr><td>ICH10R</td><td>I/O</td><td>Signal</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[2]</td><td>Input</td><td>IOH_ERR-L</td><td>IOH Error output signals</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[8]</td><td>Input</td><td>QPI_TTL_CATERR-L</td><td>CPU Indicates that the system has experienced a catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[23]</td><td>Output</td><td>USR_LED</td><td>User defined LED</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[27]</td><td>Output</td><td>QPI_FREQSEL0</td><td>QuickPath Interconnect Frequency Strapping Options</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[28]</td><td>Output</td><td>QPI_FREQSEL1</td><td>QuickPath Interconnect Frequency Strapping Options</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[29]</td><td>Output</td><td>FM_CPU0_LVDDR3_EN</td><td>DDR3L DIMM voltage control (DIMM A/B/C)</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[30]</td><td>Output</td><td>FM_CPU1_LVDDR3_EN</td><td>DDR3L DIMM voltage control (DIMM D/E/F)</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[32]</td><td>Output</td><td>POSTOK-L</td><td>POST OK to IPMC</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[52]</td><td>Output</td><td>ICH_SMBUS_MUX0</td><td>DDR SMBUS Multiplier control</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[53]</td><td>Output</td><td>ICH_SMBUS_MUX1</td><td>DDR SMBUS Multiplier control</td></tr><tr><td>GPI[56]</td><td>Output</td><td>QPI_FSEL_PWRGD-L</td><td>IOH Hard Reset Triggers a Power-Up Reset control</td></tr></table>

# 3.3 I/O Interfaces

# USB

The aTCA-6100 supports eight USB 2.0 ports:

▶ three Type-A ports on front panel
▶ four ports routed to RTM
▶ one channel for 4GB on-board NAND flash

On the USB 2.0 front panel port, a USB cable with up to 5 meters in length can be used.

On the USB 2.0 Rear I/O ports, it is strongly recommended to use a cable below 3 meters in length for USB 2.0 devices.

The USB 2.0 ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable. Hi-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers of up to 480 Mb/s, 40 times faster than a full-speed USB (USB 1.1). One USB peripheral may be connected to each port.

Front Panel USB Connector (CN9-11)

<table><tr><td>Pin #</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Vcc</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Data-</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Data+</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

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Table 3-1: Front Panel USB Connector Pin Definition

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The aTCA-6100 host interfaces can be used with maximum 500mA continuous load current as specified in the Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0. Short circuit protection is provided. All the signal lines are EMI filtered.

# VGA Analog Interface

The DB-15 female connector CN10 is for analog display output.

DB-15 VGA Connector (CN10)

<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td>Pin #</td><td>Pin #</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>Red</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>+5 V</td></tr><tr><td>Green</td><td>2</td><td>10</td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>Blue</td><td>3</td><td>11</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>NC</td><td>4</td><td>12</td><td>DDC_DATA</td></tr><tr><td>Ground</td><td>5</td><td>13</td><td>HSYNC</td></tr><tr><td>Ground</td><td>6</td><td>14</td><td>VSYNC</td></tr><tr><td>Ground</td><td>7</td><td>15</td><td>DDC CLK</td></tr><tr><td>Ground</td><td>8</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table>

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Table 3-2: VGA Connector Pin Definition

# Gigabit Ethernet

The aTCA-6100 is equipped with three dual-port Intel® 82571EB Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which provide a total of six GbE ports onboard. In default configuration, two ports are connected to the front panel and two ports are connected to the Base Interface channels. The third controller provides two 1GB Fiber Channels (routed to SERDES links to the RTM if no riser card installed).

The aDB-6100-A Fabric riser card provides the capability to support different configurations for Fabric Channels 1 and 2. An aDB-6100-A will be installed on the aTCA-6100 by default. An Intel 82599EB Ethernet controller on the riser card connects to the IOH via a PCI-E x8 interface and provides 10GbE links to Fabric Channels 1 and 2 (FCH1/FCH2).

# Serial Port

One PC-compatible serial RS-232, RJ45 port is provided on the front panel with DIP switches SWX1 and SWX2 on the board that are used to set the COM port function to RS-232 mode or IPMC debug mode. A complete set of handshaking and modem control signals are supported, with data transfer rates up to 115.2 kB/sec.

The Front Panel RJ45 COM connector CN8 pin-assignment is listed below.

COM Serial Port Connector (RJ45)

<table><tr><td>Pin #</td><td>Signal</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>DCD#</td><td>Data Carrier Detect</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>RTS#</td><td>Request to Send</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>DSR#</td><td>Data Set Ready</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>TXD</td><td>Transmit Data</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>RXD</td><td>Receive Data</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>CTS#</td><td>Clear to Send</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>DTR#</td><td>Data Terminal Ready</td></tr></table>

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Table 3-3: COM1 Serial Port Connector Pin Definition

When the Front Panel RJ45 COM connector is set to IPMC debug mode, the pin assignment of the RJ45 connector is as below.

<table><tr><td>Pin #</td><td>Signal</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>NC</td><td>Not connected</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>NC</td><td>Not connected</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NC</td><td>Not connected</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>DBG_TX</td><td>IPMC Transmit Data</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>DBG_RX</td><td>IPMC Receive Data</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>NC</td><td>Not connected</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>NC</td><td>Not connected</td></tr></table>

Table 3-4: IPMC Debug Port Connector Pin Definition

See “COM Mode Switch Settings (SWX1 and SWX2)” on page 26 for DIP switch settings.

# 3.4 Switches

Switch SW1 is for Blade Operation Mode Control (Pins 1 & 2) and PICMG 3.1 Option Control (Pins 3 & 4). Switch SW2 is for debugging purposes. Switches SWX1 and SWX2 are used to set the COM port function to RS-232 mode or IPMC debug mode. SW7 is provided to clear CMOS.

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Figure 3-1: aTCA-6100 Switch Locations

# SW1 - Blade Operation Mode Control

Normal operation requires a shelf manager for the blade to boot. Standalone mode allows the blade to boot without a shelf manager. There are different switch settings for PCB Revisions A2 and A3 onwards.

<table><tr><td>Options</td><td>Pin 1</td><td>Pin 2</td></tr><tr><td>Normal mode*</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Standalone mode</td><td>OFF</td><td>ON</td></tr></table>

Table 3-5: Blade Operation Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A2)

<table><tr><td>Options</td><td>Pin 1</td><td>Pin 2</td></tr><tr><td>Normal mode*</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Standalone mode</td><td>ON</td><td>ON</td></tr></table>

Table 3-6: Blade Operation Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A3 and higher)

\* Default

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NOTE:

Pin 1 on SW1 is used to identify the PCB version to the IPMC. On PCB Rev. A2, the IPMC can only detect the processor nearest the front panel for temperature and voltage monitoring. From PCB Rev. A3 onwards, the IPMC can detect both processors automatically.

SW1 - PICMG 3.1 Option Control

<table><tr><td>Options</td><td>Pin 3</td><td>Pin 4</td></tr><tr><td>PICMG 3.1 Opt. 1</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>PICMG 3.1 Opt. 9*</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td></tr></table>

\* Default

# SW2 - Debug use only

Switch SW2 is for debugging purposes. For normal operation, leave the switch in the default settings.

<table><tr><td>SW2</td><td>Pin 1</td><td>Pin 2</td><td>Pin 3</td><td>Pin 4</td></tr><tr><td>Default Setting</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr></table>

▶ Pin 1: ON for FWE pin protection; OFF for Normal operation
▶ Pin 2: ON for Slave SPI; OFF for Master SPI

IPMC Mode Select:

▷ Pin 3: ON for Program mode; OFF for Normal mode
▷ Pin 4: ON for Program mode; OFF for Normal mode

# COM Mode Switch Settings (SWX1 and SWX2)

Switches SWX1 and SWX2 are used to set the COM port function to RS-232 mode or IPMC debug mode. There are different switch settings for PCB Revisions A2 and A3 onwards.

<table><tr><td>Mode</td><td>Switch</td><td>Pin 1</td><td>Pin 2</td><td>Pin 3</td><td>Pin 4</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">RS-232 port (default)</td><td>SWX1</td><td>ON</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>SWX2</td><td>OFF</td><td>ON</td><td colspan="2">N/A</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">IPMC debug port</td><td>SWX1</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td><td>ON</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>SWX2</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td><td colspan="2">N/A</td></tr></table>

Table 3-7: COM Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A2)

<table><tr><td>Mode</td><td>Switch</td><td>Pin 1</td><td>Pin 2</td><td>Pin 3</td><td>Pin 4</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">RS-232 port (default)</td><td>SWX1</td><td>ON</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>SWX2</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td><td colspan="2">N/A</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">IPMC debug port</td><td>SWX1</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td><td>ON</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>SWX2</td><td>OFF</td><td>ON</td><td colspan="2">N/A</td></tr></table>

Table 3-8: COM Mode Switch Settings (Rev. A3 and higher)

# SW7 - Clear CMOS

SW7 is provided to clear CMOS. Press the switch to clear the CMOS and reset the BIOS values to default.

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# 4 Hardware Platform Management

# 4.1 Platform Management Overview

The purpose of the hardware platform management system is to monitor, control, and assure proper operation of AdvancedTCA® Boards and other Shelf components. The hardware platform management system watches over the basic health of the system, reports anomalies, and takes corrective action when needed. The hardware platform management system can retrieve inventory information and sensor readings as well as receive event reports and failure notifications from Boards and other Intelligent FRUs. The hardware platform management system can also perform basic recovery operations such as power cycle or reset of managed entities.

The IPMC controller on the aTCA-6100 supports an “intelligent” hardware management system, based on the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification. The hardware management system provides the ability to manage the power, cooling, and interconnect needs of intelligent devices; to monitor events; and to log events to a central repository.

# 4.2 IPMI Sensors

Following table lists all the sensors supported by the aTCA-6100.

<table><tr><td>Item</td><td>Sensor Name</td><td>Sensor Address</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>(1)</td><td>Hotswap</td><td>(0x0)</td><td>FRU Hotswap Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.1</td></tr><tr><td>(2)</td><td>Shelf FRU Hotswap</td><td>(0x1)</td><td>FRU Hotswap Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.1</td></tr><tr><td>(3)</td><td>Hotswap AMC 1</td><td>(0x2)</td><td>AMC#1 Hotswap Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.1</td></tr><tr><td>(4)</td><td>RTM Hotswap</td><td>(0x3)</td><td>RTM Hotswap Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.1</td></tr><tr><td>(5)</td><td>IPMB Physical</td><td>(0x5)</td><td>Physical IPMB Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.2</td></tr><tr><td>(6)</td><td>BMC Watchdog</td><td>(0x6)</td><td>Watchdog Timer Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.3</td></tr><tr><td>(7)</td><td>Version change</td><td>(0x4)</td><td>Version Change Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.4</td></tr><tr><td>(8)</td><td>+1..5V DDR-CPU</td><td>(0x7)</td><td>Voltage Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.5Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 1.65 VoltsUpper Critical Threshold = 1.62 VoltsUpper Non-Critical Threshold = 1.59 VoltsLower Non-Critical Threshold = 1.41 VoltsLower Critical Threshold = 1.38 VoltsLower Non-Recoverable Threshold = 1.35 Volts</td></tr><tr><td>(9)</td><td>+1.8V CPU</td><td>(0x8)</td><td>Voltage Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.5Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 1.98 VoltsUpper Critical Threshold = 1.944 VoltsUpper Non-Critical Threshold = 1.908 VoltsLower Non-Critical Threshold = 1.692 VoltsLower Critical Threshold = 1.656 VoltsLower Non-Recoverable Threshold = 1.62 Volts</td></tr><tr><td>(10)</td><td>+5.0V</td><td>(0x9)</td><td>Voltage Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.5Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 5.5 VoltsUpper Critical Threshold = 5.4 VoltsUpper Non-Critical Threshold = 5.3 VoltsLower Non-Critical Threshold = 4.7 VoltsLower Critical Threshold = 4.6 VoltsLower Non-Recoverable Threshold = 4.5 Volts</td></tr><tr><td>(11)</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>(0xA)</td><td>Voltage Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.5Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 3.63 VoltsUpper Critical Threshold = 3.564 VoltsUpper Non-Critical Threshold = 3.498 VoltsLower Non-Critical Threshold = 3.102 VoltsLower Critical Threshold = 3.036 VoltsLower Non-Recoverable Threshold = 2.97 Volts</td></tr><tr><td>(12)</td><td>+12V</td><td>(0xB)</td><td>Voltage Sensor. Please refer to section 4.2.5Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 13.2 VoltsUpper Critical Threshold = 12.96 VoltsUpper Non-Critical Threshold = 12.72 VoltsLower Non-Critical Threshold = 11.28 VoltsLower Critical Threshold = 11.04 VoltsLower Non-Recoverable Threshold = 10.8 Volts</td></tr><tr><td>(13)</td><td>LM75 SYS Temp</td><td>(0x13)</td><td>System Temperature. Please refer to section 4.2.5 Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 95 °C Upper Critical Threshold = 75 °C Upper Non-Critical Threshold = 60 °C</td></tr><tr><td>(14)</td><td>CPU0 Temp</td><td>(0x11)</td><td>CPU Temperature. Please refer to section 4.2.5 Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 100 °C Upper Critical Threshold = 80 °C Upper Non-Critical Threshold = 65 °C</td></tr><tr><td>(15)</td><td>CPU1 Temp</td><td>(0x12)</td><td>CPU Temperature. Please refer to section 4.2.5 Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold = 100 °C Upper Critical Threshold = 80 °C Upper Non-Critical Threshold = 65 °C</td></tr><tr><td>(16)</td><td>W83627_OVT</td><td>(0xC)</td><td>Discrete Sensor(Normal:0x0001, Abnormal:0x0002) OVT#/SMI#: Can create interrupts that depend on the temperatures measured by SYSTIN and CPUTIN. This mode is enabled by setting THYST (Temperature Hysteresis) to 127 °C.</td></tr><tr><td>(17)</td><td>SIO_THERM</td><td>(0xD)</td><td>Discrete Sensor(Normal:0x0001, Abnormal:0x0002) Same as W83627 OVT.</td></tr><tr><td>(18)</td><td>SIO_WDT</td><td>(0xE)</td><td>Discrete Sensor(Normal:0x0001, Abnormal:0x0002) Watchdog timer output signal. The time-out counter ranges from 1 to 255 minutes in the minute mode, or 1 to 255 seconds in the second mode.</td></tr><tr><td>(19)</td><td>ICH THEM</td><td>(0xF)</td><td>Discrete Sensor(Normal:0x0001, Abnormal:0x0002) Thermal Alarm: Active low signal generated by external hardware to generate an SMI# or SCI.</td></tr><tr><td>(20)</td><td>FSB_GPIO_FERR</td><td>(0x10)</td><td>Discrete Sensor(Normal:0x0001, Abnormal:0x0002) FERR# (floating-point error) is qualified by STPCLK#. When STPCLK# is not asserted, FERR# indicates a floating-point error and will be asserted when the processor detects an unmasked floating-point error. When STPCLK# is not asserted, FERR# is similar to the ERROR# signal on the Intel 387 coprocessor, and is included for compatibility with systems using MS-DOS*-type floating-point error reporting. When STPCLK# is asserted, an assertion of FERR# indicates that the processor has a pending break event waiting for service. The assertion of FERR# indicates that the processor should be returned to the Normal state.</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td>Item</td><td>Sensor Name</td><td>Sensor Address</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>(21)</td><td>BIOS CHANGE</td><td>(0x15)</td><td>Discrete SensorDual Bios function.</td></tr><tr><td>(22)</td><td>BIOS POST ERROR</td><td>(0x16)</td><td>Discrete SensorDual Bios function.</td></tr></table>

Table 4-1: aTCA-6100 IPMI Sensors

# 4.2.1 Get Sensor Reading (FRU Hotswap Sensor)

<table><tr><td></td><td>Byte</td><td>Data field</td></tr><tr><td>Request data</td><td>1</td><td>Sensor Number (FFh = reserved)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Response data</td><td>1</td><td>Completion Code</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Sensor Reading.[7:0] - Not used. Write as 00h.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Standard IPMI byte (See “Get Sensor Reading” in IPMI specification): [7] - 0b = All Event Messages disabled from this sensor [6] - 0b = sensor scanning disabled [5] - 1b = initial update in progress. This bit is set to indicate that a “Re-arm Sensor Events” or “Set Event Receiver” command has been used to request an update of the sensor status, and that update has not occurred yet. Software should use this bit to avoid getting an incorrect status while the first sensor update is in progress. This bit is only required if it is possible for the IPM Controller to receive and process a “Get Sensor Reading or Get Sensor Event Status” command for the sensor before the update has completed. This is most likely to be the case for sensors, such as fan RPM sensors, that may require seconds to accumulate the first reading after a re-arm.[4:0] – reserved. Ignore on read.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Current State Mask[7] – 1b = FRU Operational State M7 - Communication Lost [6] – 1b = FRU Operational State M6 - FRU Deactivation In Progress [5] – 1b = FRU Operational State M5 - FRU Deactivation Request [4] – 1b = FRU Operational State M4 - FRU Active [3] – 1b = FRU Operational State M3 - FRU Activation in Progress [2] – 1b = FRU Operational State M2 - FRU Activation Request [1] – 1b = FRU Operational State M1 - FRU Inactive [0] – 1b = FRU Operational State M0 - FRU Not Installed</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>[7:0] – Optional/Reserved. If provided, write as 80h (IPMI restriction). Ignore on read.</td></tr></table>

Table 4-2: Get Sensor Reading (FRU Hotswap Sensor)

# 4.2.2 Get Sensor Reading (Physical IPMB-0 Sensor)

<table><tr><td></td><td>Byte</td><td>Data field</td></tr><tr><td>Request data</td><td>1</td><td>Sensor Number (FFh = reserved)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="5">Response data</td><td>1</td><td>Completion Code</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Sensor Reading.[7:0] - Not used. Write as 00h.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Standard IPMI byte (See “Get Sensor Reading” in IPMI specification):[7] - 0b = All Event Messages disabled from this sensor[6] - 0b = sensor scanning disabled[5] - 1b = initial update in progress. This bit is set to indicate that a “Re-arm Sensor Events” or “Set Event Receiver” command has been used to request an update of the sensor status, and that update has not occurred yet. Software should use this bit to avoid getting an incorrect status while the first sensor update is in progress. This bit is only required if it is possible for the IPM Controller to receive and process a “Get Sensor Reading or Get Sensor Event Status” command for the sensor before the update has completed. This is most likely to be the case for sensors, such as fan RPM sensors, that may require seconds to accumulate the first reading after a re-arm.[4:0] – reserved. Ignore on read.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Current State Mask[7] – 1b = FRU Operational State M7 - Communication Lost[6] – 1b = FRU Operational State M6 - FRU Deactivation In Progress[5] – 1b = FRU Operational State M5 - FRU Deactivation Request[4] – 1b = FRU Operational State M4 - FRU Active[3] – 1b = FRU Operational State M3 - FRU Activation in Progress[2] – 1b = FRU Operational State M2 - FRU Activation Request[1] – 1b = FRU Operational State M1 - FRU Inactive[0] – 1b = FRU Operational State M0 - FRU Not Installed</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>[7:0] – Optional/Reserved. If provided, write as 80h (IPMI restriction). Ignore on read.</td></tr></table>

Table 4-3: Get Sensor Reading (Physical IPMB-0 Sensor)

# 4.2.3 Watchdog Timer Sensor

<table><tr><td>Sensor Type</td><td>Sensor Type Code</td><td>Sensor Specific Offset</td><td>Event</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="8">Watchdog 2</td><td rowspan="8">23h</td><td></td><td>This sensor is recommended for new IPMI v1.0 and later implementations.</td></tr><tr><td>00h</td><td>Timer expired, status only (no action, no interrupt)</td></tr><tr><td>01h</td><td>Hard Reset</td></tr><tr><td>02h</td><td>Power Down</td></tr><tr><td>03h</td><td>Power Cycle</td></tr><tr><td>04h-07h</td><td>reserved</td></tr><tr><td>08h</td><td>Timer interrupt</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>The Event Data 2 field for this command can be used to provide an event extension code, with the following definition:7:4 interrupt type0h = none1h = SMI2h = NMI3h = Messaging InterruptFh = unspecifiedall other = reserved3:0 timer use at expiration:0h = reserved1h = BIOS FRB22h = BIOS/POST3h = OS Load4h = SMS/OS5h = OEMFh = unspecifiedall other = reserved</td></tr></table>

Table 4-4: Watchdog Timer Sensor

# 4.2.4 Version Change Sensor

<table><tr><td>Sensor Type</td><td>Sensor Type Code</td><td>Sensor Specific Offset</td><td>Event</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="9">Version Change</td><td rowspan="9">2Bh</td><td>00h</td><td>00h Hardware change detected with associated Entity. Informational. This offset does not imply whether the hardware change was successful or not. Only that a change occurred.</td></tr><tr><td>01h</td><td>01h Firmware or software change detected with associated Entity.Informational. Success or failure not implied.</td></tr><tr><td>02h</td><td>02h Hardware incompatibility detected with associated Entity.</td></tr><tr><td>03h</td><td>03h Firmware or software incompatibility detected with associated Entity.</td></tr><tr><td>04h</td><td>04h Entity is of an invalid or unsupported hardware version.</td></tr><tr><td>05h</td><td>05h Entity contains an invalid or unsupported firmware or software version.</td></tr><tr><td>06h</td><td>06h Hardware Change detected with associated Entity was successful.(deassertion event means ‘unsuccessful’).</td></tr><tr><td>07h</td><td>07h Software or F/W Change detected with associated Entity was successful.(deassertion event means ‘unsuccessful’)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Event data 2 can be used for additional event information on the type of version change - see definition below</td></tr></table>

Table 4-5: Version Change Sensor

# Event Data 2

# 7:0 Version change type

▶ 00h unspecified
▶ 01h management controller device ID (change in one or more fields from ‘Get Device ID’)
▶ 02h management controller firmware revision
▶ 03h management controller device revision
▶ 04h management controller manufacturer ID
▶ 05h management controller IPMI version
▶ 06h management controller auxiliary firmware ID
▶ 07h management controller firmware boot block
▶ 08h other management controller firmware
▶ 09h system firmware (EFI / BIOS) change
▶ 0Ah SMBIOS change
▶ 0Bh operating system change
▶ 0Ch operating system loader change
▶ 0Dh service or diagnostic partition change
▶ 0Eh management software agent change
▶ 0Fh management software application change
▶ 10h management software middleware change
▶ 11h programmable hardware change (e.g. FPGA)
▶ 12h board/FRU module change (change of a module plugged into associated entity)
▶ 13h board/FRU component change (addition or removal of a replaceable component on the board/FRU that is not tracked as a FRU)
▶ 14h board/FRU replaced with equivalent version
▶ 15h board/FRU replaced with newer version
▶ 16h board/FRU replaced with older version
▶ 17h board/FRU hardware configuration change (e.g. strap, jumper, cable change, etc.)

# 4.2.5 Get Sensor Reading Command

<table><tr><td></td><td>Byte</td><td>Data field</td></tr><tr><td>Request data</td><td>1</td><td>Sensor Number (FFh = reserved)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Response data</td><td>1</td><td>Completion Code</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Sensor readingByte 1: byte of reading. Ignore on read if sensor does not return an numeric (analog) reading.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>[7] - 0b = All Event Messages disabled from this sensor[6] - 0b = sensor scanning disabled[5] - 1b = reading/state unavailable (formerly “initial update in progress”).This bit is set to indicate that a ‘re-arm’ or ‘Set Event Receiver’ command has been used to request an update of the sensor status, and that update has not occurred yet. Software should use this bit to avoid getting an incorrect status while the first sensor update is in progress. This bit is only required if it is possible for the controller to receive and process a ‘Get Sensor Reading’ or ‘Get Sensor Event Status’ command for the sensor before the update has completed. This is most likely to be the case for sensors, such as fan RPM sensors, that may require seconds to accumulate the first reading after a re-arm. The bit is also used to indicate when a reading/state is unavailable because the management controller cannot obtain a valid reading or state for the monitored entity, typically because the entity is not present.See PICMG Specification 3.0, Section 16.4, Event Status, Event Conditions, and Present State and Section 16.6, Re-arming for more information.[4:0] - reserved. Ignore on read.</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td></td><td>Byte</td><td>Data field</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Response data (cont&#x27;d)</td><td>4</td><td>For threshold-based sensorsPresent threshold comparison status[7:6] - reserved. Returned as 1b. Ignore on read.[5] - 1b = at or above () upper non-recoverable threshold[4] - 1b = at or above () upper critical threshold[3] - 1b = at or above () upper non-critical threshold[2] - 1b = at or below () lower non-recoverable threshold[1] - 1b = at or below () lower critical threshold[0] - 1b = at or below () lower non-critical thresholdFor discrete reading sensors[7] - 1b = state 7 asserted[6] - 1b = state 6 asserted[5] - 1b = state 5 asserted[4] - 1b = state 4 asserted[3] - 1b = state 3 asserted[2] - 1b = state 2 asserted[1] - 1b = state 1 asserted[0] - 1b = state 0 asserted</td></tr><tr><td>(5)</td><td>For discrete reading sensors only. (Optional)(00h Otherwise)[7] - reserved. Returned as 1b. Ignore on read.[6] - 1b = state 14 asserted[5] - 1b = state 13 asserted[4] - 1b = state 12 asserted[3] - 1b = state 11 asserted[2] - 1b = state 10 asserted[1] - 1b = state 9 asserted[0] - 1b = state 8 asserted</td></tr></table>

Table 4-6: Get Sensor Reading Command

# 4.3 IPMI Commands

Following table presents all the commands which are supported by the aTCA-6100 in different interfaces and compatible with IPMI v1.5 and PICMG 3.0 R2.0 ECN001. There are two interfaces implemented with IPMI command support.

(1) KCS: OpenIPMI
(2) IPMB0: IPMBa & IPMBb

<table><tr><td></td><td>KCS</td><td>IPMB0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">IPMI Commands</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">IPM Device “Global” Commands</td></tr><tr><td>Get Device ID</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Cold Reset</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Warm Reset</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Self Test Results</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Device GUID</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">IPMI Messaging Support Commands</td></tr><tr><td>Set BMC Global Enables</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get BMC Global Enables</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Clear Message Flags</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Message Flags</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Message</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Send Message</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Master Write-Read</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">BMC Watchdog Timer</td></tr><tr><td>Reset Watchdog Timer</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Watchdog Timer</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Watchdog Timer</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">Event Commands</td></tr><tr><td>Set Event Receiver</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Event Receiver</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Platform Event</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr></table>

Table 4-7: Supported IPMI Commands

<table><tr><td></td><td>KCS</td><td>IPMBO</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">Sensor Device Commands</td></tr><tr><td>Get Device SDR Info</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Device SDR</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Reserve Device SDR Repository</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Reading Factors</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Sensor Hysteresis</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Hysteresis</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Sensor Threshold</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Threshold</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Sensor Event Enable</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Event Enable</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Rearm Sensor Events</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Event Status</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Sensor Reading</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">FRU Device Commands</td></tr><tr><td>Get FRU Inventory Area Info</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Read FRU Data</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Write FRU Data</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">PICMG Commands</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">HPM.1 Upgrade Commands (HPM.1)</td></tr><tr><td>Get target upgrade capabilities</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get component properties</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Abort Firmware Upgrade</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Initiate upgrade action</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Upload firmware block</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Finish firmware upload</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get upgrade status</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Activate firmware</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Query Self-test Results</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Query Rollback status</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Initiate Manual Rollback</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr></table>

Table 4-7 (cont'd): Supported IPMI Commands

<table><tr><td></td><td>KCS</td><td>IPMB0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">AdvancedTCA</td></tr><tr><td>Get PICMG Properties</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Address Info</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>FRU Control</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>FRU Control Capabilities</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get FRU LED Properties</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get LED Color Capabilities</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set FRU LED State</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get FRU LED State</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set IPMB State</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set FRU Activation Policy</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get FRU Activation Policy</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set FRU Activation</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Device Locator Record ID</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Port State</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Port State</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Compute Power Properties</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set Power Level</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get Power Level</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Bused Resource Control</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get IPMB Link Info</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>SET_CLOCK_STATE</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>GET_CLOCK_STATE</td><td>X</td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Get AMC-Port State</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr><tr><td>Set AMC-Port State</td><td></td><td>X</td></tr></table>

Table 4-7 (cont'd): Supported IPMI Commands

# 4.4 IPMI Firmware Upgrade Procedure

The processor can communicate with the IPMC by Keyboard Controller Style (KCS), and an upgrade tool for DOS environment to upgrade the IPMC firmware is provided on the ADLINK All-in-One CD or can be downloaded from the ADLINK website. Please follow the procedures below to upgrade the IPMC firmware.

1. Copy the upgrade tool for DOS onto a bootable USB flash drive, and change the boot order setting in BIOS so that the USB flash drive is the first boot device.

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100>dir/w
```

```txt
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 0065-1CB9
Directory of C:\IPMC\AT6100
```

```txt
[..]    [... ]    README.DOC    [TESTTOOL]    [UPGRADE]
    1 file(s)    2,185,216 bytes
    4 dir(s)    863,748,096 bytes free
```

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100>cd upgrade
```

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE>dir/w
```

```txt
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 0065-1CB9
Directory of C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE
```

```txt
[.] [..] A203.IMG CWSDPMI.EXE CWSDPR0.EXE
CWSPARAM.EXE HPMDOS.EXE UPGRADE.BAT
7 file(s) 884,350 bytes
2 dir(s) 863,748,096 bytes free
```

```txt
C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE>
```

2. Execute upgrade.bat. This tool will upgrade the IPMC firmware automatically. After the firmware has been upgraded successfully, please do a power cycle or remove the blade from the chassis and reinsert.

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE>upgrade.bat
```

```txt
C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE>CWSDPMI.EXE -s-
CWSDPMI V0.90+ (r4) Copyright (C) 1997 CW Sandmann
ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY
```

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100\UPGRADE>hpmdos.exe -I KCS -F A203.img upgrade
Adlink HPH.1 DOS Upgrade Agent
Update HPM.1 components using PICMG HPM.1 file
Validating firmware image integrity...OK
Performing preparation stage...OK
Services may be affected during upgrade. Do you wish to continue? y/n
Target Product ID : 6100
Target Manufacturer ID: 005f13
Performing upgrade stage: Upgrading H8S-AMCc F/W with Version: Major: 1
Minor: 51
Aux : a2 00 00 03
Writing firmware: 100 % completed
```

Firmware upgrade procedure successful
Upgrade successful, please shutdown and boot system
HPM.1 upgrade succeed!!

3. Go to the \TESTTOOL directory and execute TEST.BAT. This tool will list all the sensors on the aTCA-6100, and "Auxiliary Firmware Revision Information: a2000003" indicates the firmware version is a2000003.

```batch
C:\IPMC\AT6100\TESTTOOL>dir/w
```

```txt
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 0065-1CB9
Directory of C:\IPMC\AT6100\TESTTOOL
```

```json
[.] [..]
```

```txt
INFO.INI
```

```txt
IPMITEST.EXE
```

```txt
TEST.BAT
```

```txt
IPMITOOL v 2.0.1 03/17/2008 - IPMI toolkit for Terminal mode.
Copyright(c) 2006. All Rights Reserved
FOR PRODUCTS WITH PICMG 2.9(CPCI) CAPABILITY ONLY.
DO NOT RUN THIS PROGRAM UNDER WINDOWS NT, 2000, OR XP.
Please Press any key to continue.
########
```

```markdown
[#]Check IPMC status .....[OK]
Product Name: aTCA-6100
Firmware Version: V1.51

[#]Check Development status .....OK
Auxiliary Firmware Revision Information : a2000003
[#]Check KCS status .....OK
[#] Check IPMB addr ..... (IPMB addr: 0x80)
[#] FRU Information .....
Board product Name: aTCA6100
Board FRU ID: FRU-OP1 V1.1

###### Press any key to continue ######
01.Hot Swap [00] .....Status OK
02.ShelfFRU HotSwap [01] .....Status OK
03.Hot Swap AMC 1 [02] .....Status OK
04.IPMB Physical [0A] .....Status OK
05.BMC Watchdog [14] .....Status OK
06.Version change [15] .....Status OK
07.+5.0V [05] .....RAW Data(D1) 5.104 V .....Status OK
08.+3.3V [06] .....RAW Data(D1) 3.367 V .....Status OK
09.+1.8V [07] .....RAW Data(B7) 1.789 V .....Status OK
10.+1.5V [08] .....RAW Data(98) 1.485 V .....Status OK
10.+1.5V [08] .....RAW Data(98) 1.485 V .....Status OK
12.LM75 SYS Temp [16] .....RAW Data(A0) 32.000 C
....Status OK
13.W83627 OVT [0B] .....Status OK
14.SIO THERM [0C] .....Status OK
15.SIO WDT [0D] .....Status OK
16.ICH THRM [0E] .....Status OK
17.CPU THERMTRIP [0F] .....Status OK
18.FSB FERR [10] .....Status OK
19.FSB IERR [11] .....Status OK
20.SYS PWROK [12] .....Status OK
21.CPUO Temp [17] .....RAW Data(21) 33.000 C ...Status OK
22.CPU1 Temp [18] .....RAW Data(1C) 28.000 C ...Status OK
23.Hot Swap [00] .....Status OK
```

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# 5 Getting Started

The aTCA-6100 has been designed for easy installation. However, the following standard precautions, installation procedures, and general information must be observed to ensure proper installation and to preclude damage to the board, other system components, or injury to personnel.

# 5.1 Safety Requirements

The following safety precautions must be observed when installing or operating the aTCA-6100. ADLINK assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from failure to comply with these requirements.

Exercised due care when handling the board as the heat sink can get very hot. Do not touch the heat sink when installing or removing the board. The board should not be placed on any surface or in any form of storage container until the board and heat sink have cooled down to room temperature.

If your board type is not specifically qualified as being hot swap capable, switch off the system power before installing the board in a free slot. Failure to do so could endanger your life or health and may damage your board or system.

Certain blades require bus master and/or Rear I/O capability. If you are in doubt whether such features are required for the board you intend to install, please check your specific board and/or system documentation to make sure that your system is provided with an appropriate free slot in which to insert the board.

This ATCA blade contains electrostatic sensitive devices. Please observe the necessary precautions to avoid damage to your board:

▶ Discharge your clothing before touching the assembly. Tools must be discharged before use.

▶ Do not touch components, connector-pins or traces.

▶ If working at an anti-static workbench with professional discharging equipment, please do not omit to use it.

# 5.2 Installing the aTCA-6100

Follow these steps to install the aTCA-6100 to the chassis.

1. Carefully align the board edges with the chassis guide rails and insert the blade into the chassis guide rail.

![Close-up of a mechanical assembly with metal components and a red arrow indicating a specific feature (no visible text or symbols)](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/28d35376b2ea0be05ad81d88fe5466980523f674eda5647cfc514ea70c790387.jpg)

2. Check that the catch hooks and alignment pins at either end of the blade are correctly inserted into the proper openings. Push inwards on the handles until the blade is firmly seated in the chassis. (Do not force the handles if there is resistance as this may damage the connectors and/or backplane.)

![Close-up of a mechanical device with red arrows pointing to a component, no visible text or symbols](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/d79eb88c4f56b119eb96645c2c5fcf0b92c67bc529a706fbcf2e0dfe1f427f10.jpg)

![Close-up of a mechanical clamp or connector component with no visible text or symbols](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/5553ca29eb3239f40ade35a461ce57d8e564cb35bd24f1c9927d0e2724103be8.jpg)

3. Pinch the ejector to unlock the handle and insert the catch into the faceplate.

![Close-up of a mechanical clamping device with red arrows pointing to a component, no visible text or symbols](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/0feea8bb438bcc23b67ebaad28a0c227c88d1bdfbd289ecbacf037a512a903ca.jpg)

![Close-up of a computer monitor with a black clip attachment mechanism, showing no visible text or symbols.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/c56949d7fbb6e5a6fb375a6727c578cfe33d5ae3faad61905d2be0847135dce5.jpg)

4. Secure the blade by tightening the captive screws.

![Close-up of a mechanical assembly with a Drancen TCR® tag being inserted into a tool (no visible text or symbols on the component itself)](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/1ecf686f514e3818c220d47c5df4fe4c4b759548870f58bec5c7e44ee44f1321.jpg)

# 5.3 Removing the aTCA-6100

To remove the aTCA-6100 blade, undo the captive screws, pinch the ejector handle release mechanisms and pull outwards on the ejector handles to eject the blade from the backplane. Pull the blade towards you until it is free of the chassis.

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# 6 Driver Installation

The drivers for the aTCA-6100 are available on the ADLINK website. Please visit the product website for details:

http://www.adlinktech.com.

The following describes the driver installation procedures for Windows® Server 2003

1. Install the Windows operating system before installing any driver. Most standard I/O device drivers are installed during Windows installation.
2. Download the drivers from the website:

▷ Chipset - Intel® Chipset Installation Utility Version
LAN Controller - Intel® PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
▷ SAS Controller - LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E
▷ VGA Controller - ATI ES1000, 6.14.10.6553

We recommend using all the drivers provided on the ADLINK All-in-One CD or downloaded from the ADLINK website to ensure driver compatibility. Contact ADLINK to get support for other operating systems.

# 6.1 Chipset Driver Installation

To install the chipset driver for Windows® Server 2003:

1. Run the InstallShield installation program:

▷ Self-extracting .EXE distribution: INFINST\_AUTOL.EXE
▷ Compressed .ZIP distribution: SETUP.EXE

2. You will be prompted to agree to the license agreement. If you do not agree, the installation program will exit before extracting any files.

3. Once the operating system reboots, follow the on-screen instructions and accept default settings to complete the setup.

# 6.2 LAN Driver Installation

Download the archive Intel\_Network\_Adapter\_Win2003\_v14.3.zip, then extract and run the installation wizard. All language files are embedded in this archive. You do not need to download an extra language pack.

After installing the Intel LAN driver, you will see the following Network Adapters in the Device Manager:

Intel 10 Gigabit KX4 Dual Port Server Adapter x2
▶ 82576EB Intel PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection x6.

![Device Manager\nFile  Action  View  Help\nTESTMAN-NX2C8H2\nComputer\nDisk drives\nDisplay adapters\nHuman Interface Devices\nIDE ATA/ATAPI controllers\nKeyboards\nMice and other pointing devices\nMonitors\nNetwork adapters\nIntel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter\nIntel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter #2\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection #2\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter #2](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/3e8eba2d649e72319f253d128b3eb50cce3ed3ff5963496372fabdae6753abe3.jpg)

# 6.3 LAN Driver Installation

Right-click the mouse on the SCSI Controller in the Device Manager and select Update Driver.

![Disk drives\nDisplay adapters\nHuman Interface Devices\nIDE ATA/ATAPI controllers\nKeyboards\nMice and other pointing devices\nMonitors\nNetwork adapters\nIntel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter\nIntel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter #2\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection #2\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter\nIntel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter #2\nOther devices\nNetwork Controller\nSCSI Controller\nPorts (COM & LPT)\nProcessors\nSound, video and\nLaunches the Hardware Update\nUpdate Driver...\nDisable\nUninstall\nScan for hardware changes\nProperties](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/684b6953e0e0590a29de202c5ed9a93e31ba37e632523f27cf517c21c7e518b8.jpg)

Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).

![Hardware Update Wizard\nWelcome to the Hardware Update Wizard\nThis wizard helps you install software for:\nSCSI Controller\nIf your hardware came with an installation CD\nor floppy disk, insert it now.\nWhat do you want the wizard to do?\n○ Install the software automatically (Recommended)\n● Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)\nClick Next to continue.\n( Back	Next )	Cancel](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/4ea9e9a111f9844e69c7ef7a3bf6318c565495c88f5df376e1fecaedd39b579f.jpg)

Navigate to the location lsimpt\_sas\_srv03\_x86.

ase choose your search and installation options.

![The image displays a low-resolution, pixelated icon set against a dark blue background featuring a subtle grid pattern. The icon is white and depicts an isometric view of a stack of documents or papers. The base is a solid rectangular block, representing a bottom sheet of paper. Resting on top is a second sheet, slightly offset, which features two small, dark rectangular shapes that resemble lines of text.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/572c6ff30e7d810e6d8f7e580bb80af0e325231e08dd0f1c812c40304827564b.jpg)

![Browse For Folder\nSelect the folder that contains drivers for your hardware.\nLSImpt_sAS_W2k3_P14_12803\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_IA64\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_IA64_rel\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_x64\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_x64_rel\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_x86\nlsimpt_sas_srv03_x86_rel\n+\nVGA\nTo view any subfolders, click a plus sign above.\nOK	Cancel](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/f5b96f0b07cf9751e4ed8d67a90a204a0c9f2d6ca874ae5645a0ac009a10bf2c.jpg)

Select Continue Anyway when this message pops up.

![Hardware Installation\nThe software you are installing for this hardware:\nLSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E -StorPort\nhas not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with\nthis version of Windows. (Tell me why this testing is important)\nContinuing your installation of this software may impair\nor destabilize the correct operation of your system\neither immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly\nrecommends that you stop this installation now and\ncontact the hardware vendor for software that has\npassed Windows Logo testing.\nContinue Anyway\nSTOP Installation\n( Back	Next )	Cancel](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/7308693ed636ee12f76ccc96c447b53b24ad50c5ec49c70274b03840003ed158.jpg)

The LSI adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E-StorPort driver will be installed.

![Hardware Update Wizard\nPlease wait while the wizard installs the software...\nLSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E -StorPort\nIsi_sas.sys\nTo F:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\n( Back	Next )	Cancel](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/a9917fa54d4138863b59c9450ad62b84aa976dd36d924decd56a8cd0f5c951e5.jpg)

Click Finish to complete the installation.

![Hardware Update Wizard\nCompleting the Hardware Update Wizard\nThe wizard has finished installing the software for:\nLSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 4-port with 1064E\n-StorPort\nClick Finish to close the wizard.\n( Back	Finish	Cancel](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/a3e040fd64fab0ac66756c399a293ba08c951e48891105cc233cfdb5ae638e77.jpg)

# 6.4 VGA Driver Installation

Right-click the mouse on the VGA Controller in the Device Manager and select Update Driver. Navigate to the directory 2KXP\_INF for the VGA driver.

![Hardware Update Wizard\nBrowse For Folder\nSelect the folder that contains drivers for your hardware.\nChipset\nLAN\nSAS\nLSImpt_SAS_W2k3_P14_12803\nVGA\nES1000\n2KXP_INF\nB_24361\nTo view any subfolders, click a plus sign above.\nOK	Cancel\n( Back	Next )	Cancel\nSearch, which includes local\ninstalled.\nBrowse\nWindows does not guarantee that\nare.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/98eea197e9cff3c1056db2299f70e0747054119822b5bad22dd781d6a2a3749d.jpg)

Check if the ATI ES1000 driver was installed properly.

![Device Manager\nFile  Action  View  Help\nTESTMAN-NX2C8H2\n+   Computer\n+   Disk drives\n+   Display adapters\n+   ATI ES1000\n+   Human Interface Devices\n+   IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers\n+   Keyboards\n+   Mice and other pointing devices\n+   Monitors\n+   Network adapters\n- Intel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter\n- Intel(R) 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter #2\n- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection\n- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PB Dual Port Server Connection #2\n- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter\n- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter #2](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/58aa254f0d44cbdebb8620eaffe2e39a516ef85f34bdee58ea249c7fbdd2088e.jpg)

# 7 Watchdog Timer

# 7.1 Overview

The aTCA-6100 supports a Watchdog Timer function which is built into the Winbond W83627UHG to protect the system from specific software or hardware failures that may cause the system stop responding. The application is first registered with the watchdog device. Once the watchdog device is enabled, the application must periodically send a signal to the watchdog device. If the watchdog device doesn't receive this signal within the set period of time, it will reboot the system or restart the application.

The Watchdog Timer of the W83627UHG consists of an 8-bit programmable time-out counter and a control and status register. The time-out counter ranges from 1 to 255 minutes in the minutes mode, or 1 to 255 seconds in the seconds mode. The mode of the Watchdog Timer counter are selected at Logical Device 8, CR[F5h], bit[3]. The time-out value is set at Logical Device 8, CR[F6]. Writing zero disables the Watchdog Timer function. Writing any non-zero value to this register causes the counter to load this value into the Watchdog Timer counter and start counting down.

The W83627UHG outputs a low signal to the WDTO# (pin 77) when a time-out event occurs. In other words, when the value is counted down to zero, the timer stops, and the W83627UHG sets the WDTO# status bit in Logic Device 8, CR[F7h], bit[4], outputting a low signal to the WDTO# pin (pin 77). Writing a zero will clear the status bit and the WDTO# pin returns to high. This bit will also be cleared if LRESET# or PWROK# signal is asserted.

# 7.2 Sample Code

This sample code is provided for testing the Watchdog Timer function of the W83627UHG on the aTCA-6100.

```c
#include&lt;stdio.h&gt;
#include&lt;stdio.h&gt;
#include&lt;string.h&gt;
#include&lt;dos.h&gt;

void WDTRUN(int config_port, int count_value);
void Enter_W627UHG_Config(int config_port);
void Exit_W627UHG_Config(int config_port);

void main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
    int number, DevID1, DevID2, chipflag = 0;
    int ioport = 0x4E; // Default config_port = 0x4E

    if ((argc == 1) || ((argc == 3) && (*argv[2] != 'i')) || (argc > 3))
    {
    printf("ADLINK Watchdog Timer Utility of aTCA-6100.\n\n");
    printf(" Usage: WDT6100 value [i]\n");
    printf(" value is from 1 to 15300, the unit is second.\n");
    printf(" Write 0 will disable watchdog timer.\n\n");
    printf(" i - change IO port to 0x2E. Default is 0x4E.\n");
    exit(1);
    }
    else
    {
    if (argc == 3) ioport = 0x2E;
    // Detect W83627UHG.
    Enter_W627UHG_Config(ioport);

    // Get Chip ID Hi Byte = 0xA2, Chip ID LO Byte = 0x3x
    outportb(ioport, 0x20);
    DevID1 = inportb(ioport + 1);
    outportb(ioport, 0x21);
    DevID2 = inportb(ioport + 1);

    if ((DevID1 == 0xA2) && ((DevID2 & 0xF0) == 0x30))
    chipflag = 1;
```

```c
if (chipflag == 0)
{
    printf("ADLINK Watchdog Timer Utility of aTCA-6100.\n\n");
    printf("Can't find any Winbond W83627UHG on system!\n");
    Exit_W627UHG_Config(iport);
    exit(1);
}
else
{
    printf("ADLINK Watchdog Timer Utility of aTCA-6100.\n\n");
    number=atoi(argv[1]);

    WDTRUN(iport,number);
    Exit_W627UHG_Config(iport);
}
}

void Enter_W627UHG_Config(int config_port)
{
    outportb(config_port, 0x87);
    outportb(config_port, 0x87);
}

void Exit_W627UHG_Config(int config_port)
{
    outportb(config_port, 0xAA);
}

void WDTRUN(int config_port,int count_value)
{
    int temp;
    int counter;

    //Select WDT device
    outportb(config_port, 0x07);
    outportb(config_port+1, 0x08);//device 8

    //Activate WDT device
    outportb(config_port, 0x30);
    temp = inportb(config_port+1);
    temp = temp | 0x01;
    outportb(config_port+1, temp);

    //Set second/minute mode
    outportb(config_port, 0xF5);
```

```lisp
temp = importb(config_port+1);
temp = temp & 0xFD; // disable WDTO to KBRST#.
if(count_value &lt;= 60)
    temp = temp & 0xF7; // second.

// Count the timeout value
if(((count_value&gt;60) && (count_value&lt;=15300)) ||
(count_value &gt; 15300))
{
    if(count_value > 15300)
    count_value = 15300;
    counter = count_value/60;
    if((count_value%60)>30)
    counter=counter+1;
    printf("WDT timeout in %d minutes.",counter);
    temp = temp | 0x08; // Count in minute mode.
    outportb(config_port+1, temp);
}
else
{
    if(count_value == 0)
    {
    counter = count_value;
    printf("WDT is Disabled.");
    }
    else
    {
    counter = count_value;
    printf("WDT timeout in %d seconds.",counter);
    outportb(config_port+1, temp);
    }
}

// reset WDT by KB, MS interrupt
outportb(config_port, 0xF7);
temp = importb(config_port + 1);
temp = temp | 0xC0; // Bit 6 = KB interrupt, Bit 7 = MS interrupt
outportb(config_port+1, temp);
// Write count value
outportb(config_port, 0xF6);
outportb(config_port+1, counter);
}
```

# 8 BIOS Setup

The following chapter describes basic navigation for the AMIBIOS®8 BIOS setup utility.

# 8.1 Starting the BIOS

To enter the setup screen, follow these steps:

1. Power on the motherboard
2. Press the &lt; Delete &gt; key on your keyboard when you see the following text prompt:
&lt; Press DEL to run Setup &gt;
3. After you press the &lt;Delete&gt; key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as Chipset and Power menus.

![American\nMegatrends\nwww.ami.com\nAMIBIOS (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.\nBIOS Date: 10/08/07 12:39:39 Ver: 08.00.04\nIntel(R) Celeron(R) M Processor\nPress DEL to run Setup\nChecking NURAM..\nUSB Device(s): 2 Keyboards, 2 Mice, 1 Hub, 1 Storage Device\n1024MB OK\nAuto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk\nAuto-Detecting Pri Slave...ATAPI CDROM\nPri Master: 3.20 ST3B410A 007A](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/6e34883ffb021c910b4078ff100acfeb910098a35039b7c2fb4588f7d795cc0c.jpg)

Note: In most cases, the &lt;Delete&gt; key is used to invoke the setup screen. There are several cases that use other keys, such as &lt;F1&gt;, &lt;F2&gt;, and so on.

# Setup Menu

The main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate. Each main BIOS setup menu option is described in this user's guide.

The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed" options cannot be configured, "Blue" options can be.

The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.

<table><tr><td colspan="7">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td>Main</td><td>Advanced</td><td>PCIPnP</td><td>Boot</td><td>Security</td><td>Chipset</td><td>Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">System Overview</td><td rowspan="5">Use [ENTER], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigure system Time.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">AMIBIOS</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Version :08.00.16Build Date:09/02/09ID :ATCA6100</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Processor</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Speed :255MHzCount :255</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">System MemorySize :1023MB</td><td rowspan="2">← Select Screen↑↓ Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">System Time [03:25:13]System Date [Tue 01/01/2002]</td></tr></table>

# Navigation

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.

These keys include &lt;F1&gt;, &lt;F10&gt;, &lt;Enter&gt;, &lt;ESC&gt;, &lt;Arrow&gt; keys, and so on.

![**BIOS Setup Utility**\n*   Arrow down to **Screens**\n*   Arrow down to **Items**\n*   **Left and Right Keys to Select a Setup Screen** (connected via dotted arrow to **Screen 1**)\n*   **Screen 1** (-) **Screen 2** (-) **Screen 3** (-) **Screen 4** (-) **Screen 5**\n*   **Tab Key to Select Fields** (connected via dotted arrow to the first box in the top row containing the symbol **±**)\n*   **± To Change Field Values** (connected via dotted arrow to the third box in the top row)\n*   **Fields** (connected via bracket to the grid of boxes below)\n*   **Up and Down Keys to Select a Setup Item** (connected via dotted arrow to the vertical arrows between the rows)\n\n**Connections:**\n*   **Screen 1** is connected by double-headed horizontal arrows to **Screen 2**, which is connected to **Screen 3**, then **Screen 4**, and finally **Screen 5**.\n*   The top row consists of three boxes containing the symbol **±**, connected by double-headed horizontal arrows.\n*   Vertical arrows (one pointing down, one pointing up) are situated between the top row and bottom row of boxes.\n*   The bottom row consists of three boxes containing the symbol **±**, connected by double-headed horizontal arrows.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/6b7708e666642ceb8cc07e9cd754cf7e13ab839c067f054e7ca581eb96ebcc1f.jpg)

Note: There is a hot key legend located in the right frame on most setup screens.

The &lt; F8 &gt; key on your keyboard is the Fail-Safe key. It is not displayed on the key legend by default. To set the Fail-Safe settings of the BIOS, press the &lt; F8 &gt; key on your keyboard. It is located on the upper row of a standard 101 keyboard. The Fail-Safe settings allow the motherboard to boot up with the least amount of options set. This can lessen the probability of conflicting settings.

# Hotkey Descriptions

F1 The &lt; F1 &gt; key allows you to display the General Help screen.

Press the &lt; F1 &gt; key to open the General Help screen.

<table><tr><td colspan="4">General Help</td></tr><tr><td>←→</td><td>Select Screen</td><td>↓↑</td><td>Select Item</td></tr><tr><td>+-</td><td>Change Screen</td><td>Enter</td><td>Go to Sub Screen</td></tr><tr><td>PGDN</td><td>Next Page</td><td>PGUP</td><td>Previous Page</td></tr><tr><td>Home</td><td>Go to Top of the Screen</td><td>End</td><td>Go to Bottom of Screen</td></tr><tr><td>F2/F3</td><td>Change Colors</td><td>F7</td><td>Discard Changes</td></tr><tr><td>F8</td><td>Load Failsafe Defaults</td><td>F9</td><td>Load Optimal Defaults</td></tr><tr><td>F10</td><td>Save and Exit</td><td>ESC</td><td>Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">[Ok]</td></tr></table>

F10 The &lt; F10 &gt; key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup. Press the &lt; F10 &gt; key to save your changes. The following screen will appear:

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Save configuration changes and exit now?</td></tr><tr><td>[Ok]</td><td>[Cancel]</td></tr></table>

Press the &lt;Enter&gt; key to save the configuration and exit. You can also use the &lt;Arrow&gt; key to select Cancel and then press the &lt;Enter&gt; key to abort this function and return to the previous screen.

ESC The &lt; Esc &gt; key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the Setup. Press the &lt; Esc &gt; key to exit the setup without saving your changes. The following screen will appear:

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Discard changes and exit setup now?</td></tr><tr><td>[Ok]</td><td>[Cancel]</td></tr></table>

Press the &lt;Enter&gt; key to discard changes and exit. You can also use the &lt;Arrow&gt; key to select Cancel and then press the &lt;Enter&gt; key to abort this function and return to the previous screen.

Enter The &lt; Enter &gt; key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a particular setup item. The &lt; Enter &gt; key can also allow you to display the setup sub-screens.

# 8.2 Main Setup

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. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td colspan="6">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td>Main</td><td>Advanced</td><td>PCIPnP</td><td>Boot</td><td>Security</td><td>Chipset Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">System Overview</td><td rowspan="4">Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.16
Build Date:09/02/09
ID :ATCA6100</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Processor</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Speed :255MHz
Count :255</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">System Memory
Size :1023MB</td><td rowspan="2">← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">System Time [03:25:13]
System Date [Tue 01/01/2002]</td></tr></table>

# System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the &lt;Tab&gt; key or the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00.

# 8.3 Advanced BIOS Setup

Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

The sub menus are described on the following pages.

<table><tr><td colspan="7">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td>Main</td><td>Advanced</td><td>PCIPnP</td><td>Boot</td><td>Security</td><td>Chipset</td><td>Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Advanced SettingsWARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.CPU ConfigurationIDE ConfigurationSuperIO ConfigurationHardware Health ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationAHCI ConfigurationMPS ConfigurationTrusted ComputingRemote Access Configuration</td><td colspan="2">Configure the USB support.&lt; Select Screen↑↓ Select ItemEnter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr></table>

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# 8.3.1 CPU Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the CPU Configuration Settings. Use the up and down &lt;Arrow&gt; keys to select an item. Use the &lt;+&gt; and &lt;-&gt; keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on the following pages. An example of the CPU Configuration screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced</td></tr><tr><td>Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version:01.01
Manufacturer:Intel
Frequency :255MHz
BCLK Speed :133MHz
Cache L1 :0 KB
Cache L2 :0 KB
Cache L3 :0 KB
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:12, Max:16)
Ratio Actual Value:16
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE tech [Enabled]</td><td>For UP platforms,
leave it enabled.
For DP/MP servers,
it may use to tune
performance to the
specific application.
← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">v02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.</td></tr></table>

# Hardware Prefetcher

This is used for reducing the waiting time of DRAM. The hardware prefetcher looks for streams of data and tries to predict what data will be needed next by the processor and proactively tries to fetch these data.

# Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

This is used to choose the optimal use of sequential memory access for performance purpose. Disable this setting for applications that require high use of random memory access.

# Execute-Disable Bit Capability

Intel's Execute Disable Bit is an hardware-based security feature that can help reduce system exposure to viruses and malicious code. It allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can or cannot execute. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. To use Execute Disable bit you must have a PC or server with a processor with Execute Disable Bit capability and a supporting operating system.

# Intel® HT Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology is used to improve parallelization of computations performed on PC microprocessors. A processor with hyper-threading enabled is treated by the operating system as two processors instead of one.

# Intel® Speedstep™ Technology

Intel® SpeedStep™ technology allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.

# Intel® C-State Technology

This function controls the availability of the CPU C-state power saving technology.

# 8.3.2 Super IO Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO settings. Use the up and down &lt;Arrow&gt; keys to select an item. Use the &lt;+&gt; and &lt;-&gt; keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced</td></tr><tr><td>Configure Win627UHG Super IO Chipset UART1 to Front Panel [3F8] UART2 to IPMC [2F8] UART3 to RTM [3E8] UART4 to Telcom [2E8] UART6 to IPMC [3E0]</td><td>Allows USER to Select Serial Ports. RESOURCE: UART1 - 0x3F8,IRQ4 UART2 - 0x2F8,IRQ3 UART3 - 0x3E8,IRQ5 UART4 - 0x2E8,IRQ7 UART6 - 0x3E0,IRQ11 ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">v02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.</td></tr></table>

# UART1 to Front Panel, UART2 to IPMC, UART3 to ZONE2, UART4 to Telecom, UART6 to IPMC

These items are for enabling/disabling the serial port to the Front Panel, IPMC, RTM, and Telecom. Detailed resources for these serial ports are listed in the help field of the setup screen.

# 8.3.3 Hardware Health Configuration

This option displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages and temperatures.

<table><tr><td>Hardware Health Configuration</td><td rowspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td>System1 Temperature :45℃/113℉
System2 Temperature :33℃/91℉</td></tr><tr><td>ICH 1.1V :1.096 V
IOH 1.8V :1.768 V
IOH 1.1V :1.080 V
UBAT :3.168 V</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">v02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.</td></tr></table>

# 8.3.4 USB Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the USB Configuration. Use the up and down &lt;Arrow&gt; keys to select an item. Use the &lt;+&gt; and &lt;-&gt; keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td>USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Drive
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]</td><td rowspan="2">Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td>►USB Mass Storage Device Configuration</td></tr></table>

# Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB Support refers to USB mouse and keyboard support. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard will not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there are no USB drivers loaded on the system. Set this value to enable or disable the Legacy USB Support.

▶ Disabled: Set this value to prevent the use of any USB device in DOS or during system boot.
▶ Enabled: Set this value to allow the use of USB devices during boot and while using DOS.
▶ Auto: This option auto detects USB Keyboards or Mice and if found, allows them to be utilized during boot and while using DOS.

# Port 64/60 Emulation

This option uses USB to receive the IO port 64/60 trap to emulate the legacy keyboard controller.

# USB 2.0 Controller Mode

The USB 2.0 Controller Mode configures the data rate of the USB port. The options are FullSpeed (12 Mbps) and HiSpeed (480 Mbps).

# BIOS EHCI hand-off

This option provides a workaround for operating systems without ECHI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.

# USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

This is a submenu for configuring the USB Mass Storage Class Devices when BIOS finds they are in use on USB ports. Emulation Type can be set according to the type of attached USB mass storage device(s). If set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as Floppy and those greater than 530MB will remain as hard drive. The Forced FDD option can be used to force a hard disk type drive (such as a Zip drive) to boot as FDD.

<table><tr><td>USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Kingston DataTraveler Emulation Type [Auto]</td><td>Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.</td></tr></table>

# 8.3.5 AHCI Configuration

This screen allows you to enable/disable AHCI BIOS support. When enabled, BIOS will detect the presence of AHCI disks and show which port they are on.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Advanced</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">AHCI Settings</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled]</td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>▶ AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Enables for supporting</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>← Select Screen↑↓ Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr></table>

# 8.3.6 Remote Access Configuration

Remote access configuration provides the settings to allow remote access by another computer to get POST messages and send commands through serial port access.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Configure Remote Access type and parameters</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Access</td><td>[Enabled]</td></tr><tr><td>Serial port number</td><td>[COM1]</td></tr><tr><td>Base Address, IRQ</td><td>[3F8h, 4]</td></tr><tr><td>Serial Port Mode</td><td>[115200 8,n,1]</td></tr><tr><td>Flow Control</td><td>[None]</td></tr><tr><td>Redirection After BIOS POST</td><td>[Always]</td></tr><tr><td>Terminal Type</td><td>[ANSI]</td></tr><tr><td>UT-UTF8 Combo Key Support</td><td>[Enabled]</td></tr><tr><td>Sredir Memory Display Delay</td><td>[No Delay]</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table>

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# Remote Access

Select this option to Enable or Disable the BIOS remote access feature.

Note: Enabling Remote Access requires a dedicated serial port connection. Once both serial ports are configured to disabled, you should set this value to Disabled or it may cause abnormal boot.

# Serial Port Number

Select the serial port you want to use for the remote access interface. You can set the value for this option to COM1 or COM3.

Note: If you have changed the resource assignment of the serial ports in Advanced> SuperIO Configuration, you must Save Changes and Exit, reboot the system, and enter the setup menu again in order to see those changes reflected in the available Remote Access options.

# Serial Port Mode

Select the baud rate you want the serial port to use for console redirection. The options are 115200 8,n,1; 57600 8,n,1; 19200 8,n,1; and 09600 8,n,1.

# Flow Control

Set this option to select Flow Control for console redirection. The settings for this value are None, Hardware, or Software.

# Redirection After BIOS POST

This option allows you to set Redirection configuration after BIOS POST. The settings for this value are Disabled, Boot Loader, or Always.

▶ Disabled: Set this value to turn off the redirection after POST
▶ Boot Loader: Set this value to allow the redirection to be active during POST and Boot Loader.
▶ Always: Set this value to allow the redirection to be always active.

# Terminal Type

This option is used to select either VT100/VT-UTF8 or ANSI terminal type. The settings for this value are ANSI, VT100, or VT-UTF8.

# VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

This option enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The settings for this value are Enabled or Disabled.

# Sredir Memory Display Delay

This option gives the delay in seconds to display memory information. The options for this value are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, or Delay 4 Sec.

# 8.4 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Select the PCI/PnP tab from the setup screen to enter the Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen. You can display a Plug and Play BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

![BIOS SETUP UTILITY\nMain Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit\nAdvanced PCI/PnP Settings\nWARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections\nmay cause system to malfunction.\nClear NURAM (No)\nPlug & Play O/S (No)\nPCI Latency Timer (64)\nAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)\nClear NURAM during\nSystem Boot.\n← Select Screen\n↑↓ Select Item\n+- Change Option\nF1 General Help\nF10 Save and Exit\nESC Exit\nv02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/f541ab7b6704f881e80577c440d170f46462492e7e04dd38f07c8f35a948240a.jpg)

# Clear NVRAM

Set this to enable/disable Clear NVRAM during system boot. NVRAM content like ESCD will be cleared and updated at next boot.

# Plug & Play O/S

▶ No: Let the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.
▶ Yes: Let the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

# PCI Latency Timer

Set this value to allow the PCI Latency Timer to be adjusted.

This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus.

# Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

This options assigns IRQs to the PCI VGA card.

# 8.5 Boot Settings

Select the Boot tab from the setup screen to enter the Boot BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Boot Device Priority, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display a Boot BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys. The Boot Settings screen is shown below:

<table><tr><td colspan="5">Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">Boot Settings</td><td colspan="2">Configure Settings during System Boot.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">▶ Boot Settings Configuration</td><td colspan="2"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]2nd Boot Device [CD/DVD]3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive]4th Boot Device [USB:SanDisk USB F1]5th Boot Device [Network]▶ Hard Disk Drives▶ Removable Drives▶ CD/DVD Drives▶ USB Drives▶ Network Drives</td><td colspan="2">← Select Screen↑↓ Select ItemEnter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr></table>

# 8.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration

Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. Use the up and down &lt;Arrow&gt; keys to select an item. Use the &lt;Plus&gt; and &lt;Minus&gt; keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITYBoot</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Boot Settings Configuration</td></tr><tr><td>Quick Boot</td><td>[Enabled]</td></tr><tr><td>Quiet Boot</td><td>[Disabled]</td></tr><tr><td>Bootup Num-Lock</td><td>[On]</td></tr><tr><td>Interrupt 19 Capture</td><td>[Enabled]</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table>

# Quick Boot

Disabled – Set this value to allow the BIOS to perform all POST tests.

Enabled – Set this value to allow the BIOS to skip certain POST tests to boot faster.

# Quiet Boot

Disabled - Set this value to allow the computer system to display the POST messages.

Enabled - Set this value to allow the computer system to display the OEM logo.

# Bootup Num-Lock

Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. Off – This option does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To use the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key located on the upper left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number Lock LED on the keyboard will light up when the Number Lock is engaged. On – Set this value to allow the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled automatically when the computer system is boot up. This allows the immediate use of 10-keys numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard will be lit.

# Interrupt 19 Capture

When enabled, allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.

# 8.6 Security Setup

<table><tr><td colspan="7">BIOS SETUP UTILITY</td></tr><tr><td>Main</td><td>Advanced</td><td>PCIPnP</td><td>Boot</td><td>Security</td><td>Chipset</td><td>Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">Security Settings</td><td rowspan="2" colspan="2">Install or Change the password.</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" colspan="5">Supervisor Password :Not InstalledUser Password :Not InstalledChange Supervisor PasswordChange User PasswordClear User Password</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">← Select Screen↑↓ Select ItemEnter ChangeF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr></table>

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# Password Support

# Two Levels of Password Protection

Provides both a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.

The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when Setup is executed, using either or either the Supervisor password or User password.

The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different levels of password security. If you select password support, you are prompted for a one to six character password. Type the password on the keyboard. The password does not appear on the screen when typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, you must drain NVRAM and re-configure.

# Remember the Password

Keep a record of the new password when the password is changed. If you forget the password, you must erase the system configuration information in NVRAM.

To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press &lt; Enter&gt;:

▶ Change Supervisor Password
▶ Change User Password
▶ Clear User Password

# Supervisor Password

Indicates whether a supervisor password has been set.

# User Password

Indicates whether a user password has been set.

# Change Supervisor Password

Select this option and press &lt; Enter &gt; to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

# Change User Password

Select this option and press &lt; Enter &gt; to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the user password.

# Clear User Password

Select this option and press &lt; Enter &gt; to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to clear the user password.

# Change Supervisor Password

Select Change Supervisor Password from the Security Setup menu and press &lt; Enter &gt;.

Enter New Password:

Type the password and press &lt; Enter &gt;. The screen does not display the characters entered. Retype the password as prompted and press &lt; Enter &gt;. If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears. The password is stored in NVRAM after completes.

# Change User Password

Select Change User Password from the Security Setup menu and press &lt; Enter &gt;.

Enter New Password:

Type the password and press &lt; Enter &gt;. The screen does not display the characters entered. Retype the password as prompted and press &lt; Enter &gt;. If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears. The password is stored in NVRAM after completes.

# 8.7 Chipset Setup

Select the Chipset tab from the setup screen to enter the Chipset BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menu for that item. The Chipset BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

![BIOS SETUP UTILITY\nMain Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit\nAdvanced Chipset Settings\nWARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections\nmay cause system to malfunction.\n► CPU Bridge Configuration\n► North Bridge Configuration\n► South Bridge Configuration\nOnboard SAS Controller (Enabled)\nBoots Graphic Adapter Priority (PCI VGA)\nConfigure CPU Bridge\nfeatures.\n← Select Screen\n↑↓ Select Item\nEnter Go to Sub Screen\nF1 General Help\nF10 Save and Exit\nESC Exit\nv02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/2b55c4107b718a59e14682c79ba0895e961dc88e60f4152107f50318ec9da794.jpg)

# Onboard SAS Controller

Set this value to Enable/Disable SAS controller.

# Boots Graphic Adapter Priority

Set this value to decide which BUS, PCI or PCIE, get first VGA boot priority.

# CPU Bridge Configuration

The CPU Bridge configuration displays the information and setting of QPI (Quick Path Interface) and memory.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITYChipset</td></tr><tr><td>CPU Bridge Chipset ConfigurationCPU Revision :DOCurrent QPI Frequency :5.866GTCurrent Memory Frequency :1066 MhzQPI Links Speed [Full-Speed]QPI Frequency [Auto]Memory Frequency [Auto]</td><td>To transition the QPI links to full-speed or leave them in slow-mode.&lt; Select Screen↑↓ Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit</td></tr></table>

# QPI Links Speed

Set to Full-speed for normal operation. Slow-mode is used for debugging.

# QPI Frequency

Auto: Let BIOS decide the frequency that CPUs can support (strongly recommend).

# Memory Frequency

Auto: Let BIOS decide the frequency that all memory DIMMs can support (strongly recommend).

# North Bridge Configuration

The North Bridge Chipset Configuration screen displays information about the IOH.

![BIOS SETUP UTILITY\nChipset\nNorthBridge Chipset Configuration\nNB Revision :B3\nCurrent QPI Frequency :5.866GT\n← Select Screen\n↑↓ Select Item\nF1 General Help\nF10 Save and Exit\nESC Exit\nv02.66 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/66c973a7f643dc9432b2d56118e935ca4da6ee2e4202954278c7e9ae7c42f3e9.jpg)

# South Bridge Configuration

The South Bridge Chipset Configuration screen displays information and settings for the ICH10R.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset</td></tr><tr><td>South Bridge Chipset Configuration</td><td>Options</td></tr><tr><td>USB Functions [12 USB Ports]</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>USB Port Configure [6X6 USB Ports]</td><td>2 USB Ports</td></tr><tr><td>USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]</td><td>4 USB Ports</td></tr><tr><td>HDA Controller [Disabled]</td><td>6 USB Ports</td></tr><tr><td>SMBUS Controller [Enabled]</td><td>8 USB Ports</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>10 USB Ports</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>12 USB Ports</td></tr></table>

# USB Functions

Set this value to allow the system to disable, enable, and select a set number of onboard USB ports.

# USB Port Configure

The ICH10R contains 2 EHCI controllers which support a total of 12 USB ports. Each EHCI connects 6 ports by default (6x6 USB Ports). Set this option to "8x4 USB Ports" to move ports 11 and 12 from EHCI2 to ECHI1.

# USB 2.0 Controller

This option takes effect only when USB Functions are enabled. Enabling will allow USB 2.0 functionality to all USB ports.

# HDA Controller

Set this value to Enable/Disable the High Definition Audio Controller.

# SMBUS Controller

Set this value to enable/disable the SMBUS Controller

# 8.8 Exit Menu

Select the Exit tab from the setup screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the &lt;Arrow&gt; keys. The Exit BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit</td></tr><tr><td>Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults</td><td>Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.</td></tr></table>

# Save Changes and Exit

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.

Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?

[Ok] [Cancel]

appears in the window. Select Ok to save changes and exit.

# Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration.

Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now?

[Ok] [Cancel]

appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes and exit.

# Discard Changes

Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press &lt; Enter &gt;.

Select Ok to discard changes.

# Load Optimal Defaults

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.

Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press &lt;Enter&gt;.

Select Ok to load optimal defaults.

# Load Failsafe Defaults

Automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. The Failsafe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance. Select the FailSafe Setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems.

Select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press &lt;Enter&gt;.

Load FailSafe Defaults?

[Ok] [Cancel]

appears in the window. Select Ok to load FailSafe defaults.

# 8.9 BIOS Update Procedure

Download the BIOS binary file from ADLINK web site or Technical Service department. Extract the compressed file and execute P.BAT to update the BIOS. Please note that the name of the BIOS file will reflect the BIOS revision. The example below will update the BIOS using the file A6100T12. ROM.

```txt
******************************************************************************************
```

```batch
C:\BIOS\AT6100>dir/w
```

```txt
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 0065-1CB9
Directory of C:\BIOS\AT6100
```

```txt
[.] [...] A6100T12.ROM AFUDOS.EXE AFUWIN.EXE
HISTORY.TXT P.BAT UCORESYS.SYS UCOREW64.SYS
7 file(s) 2,623,464 bytes
2 dir(s) 867,123,200 bytes free
```

```batch
C:\BIOS\AT6100>p.bat
```

```batch
C:\BIOS\AT6100>afudos a6100t12.rom /p /b /reboot
```

```txt
******************************************************************************************
```

```txt
* AMI Firmware Update Utility Ver.4.12
Copyright (C)2006 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved
```

```txt
******************************************************************************************
```

```txt
- Bootblock checksum .... ok
- Bootblock checksum .... ok
- Module checksums ..... ok
- Erasing flash ..... done
- Writing flash ..... done
- Verifying flash ..... done
- Writing Bootblock ..... done
- Verifying Bootblock ... 0x000D3800 (100%)
```

```txt
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```

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# Important Safety Instructions

For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating the equipment.

▶ Read these safety instructions carefully.
- Keep this user’s manual for future reference.
▶ Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the operating environment of this equipment.
▶ When installing/mounting or uninstalling/removing equipment:

▷ Turn off power and unplug any power cords/cables.

▶ To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to equipment:

▷ Keep equipment away from water or liquid sources;
▷ Keep equipment away from high heat or high humidity;
▷ Keep equipment properly ventilated (do not block or cover ventilation openings);

▶ Make sure to use recommended voltage and power source settings;

▶ Always install and operate equipment near an easily accessible electrical socket-outlet;

▷ Secure the power cord (do not place any object on/over the power cord);

▶ Only install/attach and operate equipment on stable surfaces and/or recommended mountings; and,

▷ If the equipment will not be used for long periods of time, turn off and unplug the equipment from its power source.

▶ Never attempt to fix the equipment. Equipment should only be serviced by qualified personnel.

A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted, backup or emergency power.

![A vertical image on a white background shows a warning sign. It features a dark red triangle pointing upwards with a white exclamation mark in the center. Below the triangle, the text 'WARNING:' appears in black capital letters.](.atca-6100-50-1g011-2000-200-en/d7eeed618dfd2f1371f240e2e9ce8dd0d247ab7ca0a44ed60411632db8244e59.jpg)

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with one of an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries appropriately.

▶ Equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians when:

▷ The power cord or plug is damaged;
▷ Liquid has penetrated the equipment;
▷ It has been exposed to high humidity/moisture;
$\triangleright$ It is not functioning or does not function according to the user's manual;
▷ It has been dropped and/or damaged; and/or,
▷ It has an obvious sign of breakage.

# Getting Service

Contact us should you require any service or assistance.

# ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
新北市中和區建一路 166 號 9 樓

Tel: +886-2-8226-5877

Fax: +886-2-8226-5717

Email: service@adlinktech.com

# Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA

Tel: +1-408-360-0200

Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only)

Fax: +1-408-360-0222

Email: info@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: 上海市浦东新区张江高科技园区芳春路 300 号 (201203)
300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park,
Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203 China

Tel: +86-21-5132-8988

Fax: +86-21-5132-3588

Email: market@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology Beijing

Address: 北京市海淀区上地东路 1 号盈创动力大厦 E 座 801 室(100085)
Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1, B/D
Shang Di East Rd., Beijing, 100085 China

Tel: +86-10-5885-8666

Fax: +86-10-5885-8625

Email: market@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology Shenzhen

Address: 深圳市南山区科技园南区高新南七道 数字技术园
A1 栋 2 楼 C 区 (518057)
2F, C Block, Bldg. A1, Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec. 7,
High-Tech Industrial Park S., Shenzhen, 518054 China

Tel: +86-755-2643-4858

Fax: +86-755-2664-6353

Email: market@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology (Europe) GmbH

Address: Nord Carree 3, 40477 Duesseldorf, Germany

Tel: +49-211-495-5552

Fax: +49-211-495-5557

Email: emea@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology, Inc. (French Liaison Office)

Address: 15 rue Emile Baudot, 91300 Massy CEDEX, France

Tel: +33 (0) 1 60 12 35 66

Fax: +33 (0) 1 60 12 35 66

Email: france@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology Japan Corporation

Address: 〒101-0045 東京都千代田区神田鍛冶町 3-7-4

神田 374 ビル 4F

KANDA374 Bldg. 4F, 3-7-4 Kanda Kajicho,

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0045, Japan

Tel: +81-3-4455-3722

Fax: +81-3-5209-6013

Email: japan@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Korean Liaison Office)

Address: 서울시 서초구 서초동 1506-25 한도 B/D 2 층

2F, Hando B/D, 1506-25, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu,

Seoul 137-070, Korea

Tel: +82-2-2057-0565

Fax: +82-2-2057-0563

Email: korea@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Centre,

Singapore 349584

Tel: +65-6844-2261

Fax: +65-6844-2263

Email: singapore@adlinktech.com

# ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Indian Liaison Office)

Address: No. 1357, "Anupama", Sri Aurobindo Marg, 9th Cross,

JP Nagar Phase I, Bangalore - 560078, India

Tel: +91-80-65605817

Fax: +91-80-22443548

Email: india@adlinktech.com
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