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IBASE Technology FWA8406 User Manual

Manual is about: 1U Rackmount Network Appliance

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    Fwa8408 fwa8406 1u rackmount network appliance user’s manual version 1.0 (aug. 2017).

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    Ii fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual copyright © 2017 ibase technology, inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwi...

  • Page 3: Compliance

    Fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual iii compliance this product has passed ce tests for environmental specifications and limits. This product is in accordance with the directives of the union european (eu). If users modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the ce conformity declaration may n...

  • Page 4: Warning

    Iv fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual important safety information carefully read the precautions before using the device. Environmental conditions: • lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may fall, causing serious damage. • slots and openings on the chassis are for...

  • Page 5: Caution

    Fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual v caution danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Under no circumstances ...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    Vi fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual table of contents compliance.................................................................................................... Iii important safety information ....................................................................... Iv warning .........................

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    Fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual vii chapter 3 bios setup ............................................................................ 30 3.1 introduction ........................................................................................... 31 3.2 bios setup .........................................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1

    1 chapter 1 general information the information provided in this chapter includes: • features • packing list • optional accessories • specifications • overview • dimensions.

  • Page 9: 1.1  Introduction

    2 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 1.1 introduction fwa8408 & fwa8406 series are specifically designed for the network security and management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network security or network management as listed below. Fwa8408 & fwa8406 include the following models: • fwa8...

  • Page 10: 1.2  Features

    General information fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3 1 1.2 features • 1u rackmount platform designed with intel ® xeon ® 6 th gen. Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor • ddr4 dimm 2133 mhz (ecc supported per cpu skus) • gbe lan ports with 2 advanced lan bypass pairs • optional ipmi 2.0 module to output through v...

  • Page 11: 1.5  Specifications

    4 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 1.5 specifications product name fwa8408 fwa8406 system motherboard mbn800-8l mbn800-6l operating system • windows 10 (64-bit) • linux ubuntu 16.04.3 cpu intel ® xeon ® / 6 th gen. Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor lga1151 intel ® 6 th gen. Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor lga1151 chip...

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    General information fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 5 1 product name fwa8408 fwa8406 front i/o ports console 1 x console port traffic lan port 8 x rj45 gbe lan ports 6 x rj45 gbe lan ports usb 2 x usb 3.0 rear i/o ports ac power inlet • 1 x ac inlet 100 ~ 240v, full range 250w, single power supply (fo...

  • Page 13: 1.6  Overview

    6 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 1.6 overview front view no. Name no. Name 1 lcm display with 4 buttons 5 reserved area (fwa8408: for ibn module or hdd fwa8406: for hdd) 2 led indicators (from top to bottom: status, hdd, power) 6 usb 3.0 ports 3 console port 7 factory default button (gpio signal) 4 g...

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    General information fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 7 1 rear view • models with redundant psus (fwa8408-rpsu / fwa8406-rpsu) • models with a single psu (fwa8408 / fwa8406) no. Name no. Name 1 expansion slots 4 power switch 2 vga port (reserved & optional) 5 single psu / reduntant psu 3 system fans 6 a...

  • Page 15: 1.7  Dimensions

    8 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 1.7 dimensions unit: mm • fwa8408-rpsu.

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    General information fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 9 1 unit: mm • fwa8408.

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    10 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual unit: mm • fwa8406-rpsu.

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    General information fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 11 1 unit: mm • fwa8406.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2

    12 chapter 2 hardware configuration the information provided in this chapter includes: • essential installations before you begin • information and locations of connectors.

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 13 2 2.1 essential installations before you begin for installation or replacement of cpu, memory modules, hdd/ssd, cf card, ipmi card & mini-pcie card (ipmi & mini-pcie slots are both available for fwa8408 only), fans, you need to disassemble the ...

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    14 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.1.1 cpu installation / replacement follow the instructions below to install or replace the cpu if necessary. 1. Take away the wind scooper as marked below. Then remove the cpu heatsink. 2. Unlock the cpu socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift up the lever...

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 15 2 2.1.2 memory installation / replacement if you need to install or replace a memory module, follow the instructions below for installation after you disassemble the device cover. 1. Locate the memory slots in the device. 2. Press the ejector t...

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    16 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.1.3 hdd installation / replacement after you disassemble the device cover, you can see the optional areas a and b as shown below allow for optional hdd/ssd and expansion cards installation. If you need to install or replace an hdd/sdd, follow the instructions below...

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 17 2 3. Secure the tray with hdd from the bottom of the device. Note the screw holes for different sizes of hdd/ssd as ilustrated below..

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    18 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.1.4 cf card & ipmi module installation / replacement if you need to install a cf card or an ipmi module, remove the device cover firstly and then follow the instructions below. Note: ipmi module is optional for purchase. Ipmi module: 1. Locate the ipmi slot and ali...

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 19 2 2.1.5 fan module installation / replacement if you need to install or replace a fan module, after disassembling the device cover, release 4 screws of the fan module on the rear side of the device, take out the fan, replace with a new one, and...

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    20 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.1.7 ibn module installation / replacement ibn module is optional for fwa8408 only. To install or replace an ibn module, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the ibn door by releasing two screws as below. 2. Install the module into the device. 3. Note the screw holes f...

  • Page 28: 2.2  Setting The Jumpers

    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 21 2 2.2 setting the jumpers set up and configure your fwa8408 & fwa8406 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your us...

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    22 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.3 jumper & connector locations on motherboard motherboard: mbn800-8l.

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 23 2 motherboard: mbn800-6l.

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    24 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.4 jumpers quick reference function connector name page me register clearance jbat3 24 cmos data clearance jbat4 25 2.4.1 me register clearance (jbat3) function pin closed illustration normal (default) 1-2 clear me register 2-3 1 1 1.

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 25 2 2.4.2 cmos data clearance (jbat4) function pin closed illustration normal (default) 1-2 clear cmos 2-3 1 1 1.

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    26 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2.5 connectors quick reference function connector name page system function connector jp3 26 digital i/o port jp4 29 external sata power cn2, cn4 -- lcm port cn5 -- fan connector fan_cpu, fan1, fan2, fan3, fan4 -- system power switch j1 -- atx power connector j2, j14...

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 27 2 2.5.1 system function connector (jp3) pin assigment pin assigment 1 vcc5 2 speaker 3 nc 4 nc 5 gnd 6 gnd 7 nc 8 vcc5 9 5vdual 10 bypass8_led- 11 5vdual 12 bypass9_led- 13 gnd 14 atxpwr_btn# 15 nc 16 nc 17 gnd 18 frst_out 19 vcc3_3 20 -hdd_led...

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    28 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual • atx power on switch (pins 13 and 14) the 2 pins make an “atx power supply on/off switch” for the system that connects to the power switch on the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the system to power on. When pressed again, it will power off the system...

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    Hardware configuration fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 29 2 2.5.2 digital i/o port (jp4) pin assigment pin assigment 1 gnd 2 5vdual 3 int0_siogp22 4 int0_siogp25 5 int0_siogp23 6 int0_siogp26 7 int0_siogp24 8 int0_siogp27 1 2 8 7.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3

    30 chapter 3 bios setup this chapter describes the different settings available in the ami bios that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • main settings • advanced settings • chipset settings • security settings • book settings • save & exit.

  • Page 38: 3.1  Introduction

    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 31 4 3.1 introduction the bios (basic input/output system) installed in the rom of your computer system supports intel® processors. The bios provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also...

  • Page 39: 3.3  Main Settings

    32 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.3 main settings bios setting description system date sets the date. Use the key to switch between the data elements. System time set the time. Use the key to switch between the data elements..

  • Page 40: 3.4  Advanced Settings

    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 33 4 3.4 advanced settings this section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. 3.4.1 cpu configuration bios setting description intel(r) speedstep (tm) enables / disables the fu...

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    34 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.4.2 trusted computing bios setting description security device support enables / disables tpm support. O.S. Will not show tpm. Reset of platform is required. Note: this feature is not supported on ib990af-c236. Pending operation schedule an operation for the securi...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 35 4 3.4.3 sata configuration bios setting description sata controller(s) enables / disables sata device. Sata mode selection selects ide / ahci mode. Sata controller speed selects the sata controller speed as default / gen1 / gen2 / gen3. Serial ata port 0~4...

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    36 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.4.5 nct5523d super io configuration bios setting description serial port configuration sets parameters of serial ports. You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the super io device. Restore ac power loss chooses an ac power state ...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 37 4 3.4.5.1. Serial port 1 configuration bios setting description change settings selects an optimal settings for the super i/o device. Options: • auto • io=3f8h ; irq=4 • io=3f8h ; irq=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • io=2f8h ; irq=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 1...

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    38 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.4.5.2. Serial port 2 configuration bios setting description change settings selects an optimal settings for the super i/o device. Options: • auto • io=2f8h ; irq=3 • io=3f8h ; irq=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • io=2f8h ; irq=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • io=3e8h ;...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 39 4 3.4.6 hardware monitor bios setting description smart fan control sets up or disable the fan control for start-up temperature. Options: disabled, 40°c, 45°c, 50°c, 55°c, 60°c shutdown temperature this field enables or disables the shutdown temperature op...

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    40 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.4.7 lan bypass configuration bios setting description bypass quick setting normal: all lan ports are in a normal state. Wdt monitor system hang and initiates a reboot. Bypass: all lan ports in bypass during power-off or wdt initiates bypass. Options: bypass, normal...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 41 4 bios setting description therminal type sets the terminal type as vt100, vt100+, vt-utf8, or ansi. Bits per second selects serial port transmission speed. The speed msut be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Options:...

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    42 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.4.9 usb configuration bios setting description legacy usb support enables / disables legacy usb support. • auto disables legacy support if there is no usb device connected. • disable keeps usb devices available only for efi applications. Xhci hand-pff this is a wor...

  • Page 50: 3.5  Security Settings

    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 43 4 3.5 security settings bios setting description administrator password sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User password sets a user password..

  • Page 51: 3.6  Boot Settings

    44 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.6 boot settings bios setting description setup prompt timeout number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xffff) means indefinite waiting. Bootup numlock state selects the keyboard numlock state. Quiet boot enables / disables quiet boot option. New ...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 45 4 3.7 save & exit settings bios setting description save changes and reset resets the system after saving the changes. Discard changes and reset resets system setup without saving any changes. Restore defaults restores / loads defaults values for all the s...

  • Page 53: 3.8  Server Management

    46 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.8 server management bios setting description bmc support enables / disables interfaces to communicate with bmc. Wait for bmc wait for bmc response for specificed time out. In pilotii, bmc starts at the same time when bios starts during ac power on. It takes around ...

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    Bios setup fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 47 4 3.8.1 bmc sol function bios setting description sel components change this to enable or disable all features of system event logging during boot. Erase sel chooses options for erasing sel. Options: no, yes (on next reset),yes (on every reset) when sel is...

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    48 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3.8.2 bmc network configuration bios setting description configuration address source configures lan channel parameters statically or dynamically (by bios or bmc). Options: unspecified, static, dynamicbmcdhcp, dynamicbmcnondhcp bios setting description ipv6 support e...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    49 appendix this section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • i/o port address map • interrupt request lines (irq) • watchdog timer configuration.

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    50 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual a. I/o port address map each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of i/o port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the i/o port addresses used. Fwa8408: address device description 0x00000a00-0x00000a0f mother...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 51 address device description 0x0000f090-0x0000f097 standard sata ahci controller 0x0000f080-0x0000f083 standard sata ahci controller 0x0000f040-0x0000f05f standard sata ahci controller 0x000003f8-0x000003ff communications port (com1) 0x000002f8-0x000002ff comm...

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    52 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual address device description 0x0000f000-0x0000f03f intel(r) hd graphics 630 0x000003b0-0x000003bb intel(r) hd graphics 630 0x000003c0-0x000003df intel(r) hd graphics 630 0x0000ff00-0x0000fffe motherboard resources 0x0000e000-0x0000efff intel(r) 100 series/c230 series c...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 53 address device description 0x0000ffff-0x0000ffff motherboard resources 0x0000ffff-0x0000ffff motherboard resources 0x0000ffff-0x0000ffff motherboard resources 0x00001800-0x000018fe motherboard resources 0x0000164e-0x0000164f motherboard resources 0x0000d000-...

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    54 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual address device description 0x0000b000-0x0000bfff intel(r) 100 series/c230 series chipset family pci express root port #7 - a116 0x00000020-0x00000021 programmable interrupt controller 0x00000024-0x00000025 programmable interrupt controller 0x00000028-0x00000029 progr...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 55 b. Interrupt request lines (irq) peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify cpu for the service required. The following table shows the irq used by the devices on board. Fwa8408: level function irq 0 system timer irq 3 communications port (com2...

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    56 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual level function irq 4294967271 ~ irq 4294967276 intel(r) i210 gigabit network connection #2 irq 4294967277 ~ irq 4294967282 intel(r) i210 gigabit network connection irq 4294967283 standard sata ahci controller irq 4294967284 intel(r) 100 series/c230 series chipset fam...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 57 fwa8406: address device description irq 0 system timer irq 3 communications port (com2) irq 4 communications port (com1) irq 8 system cmos/real time clock irq 9 intel(r) xeon(r) e3 - 1200/1500 v5/6th gen intel(r) core(tm) gaussian mixture model - 1911 irq 9 ...

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    58 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual address device description irq 4294967289 intel(r) 100 series/c230 series chipset family pci express root port #9 - a118 irq 4294967290 intel(r) 100 series/c230 series chipset family pci express root port #8 - a117 irq 4294967291 intel(r) 100 series/c230 series chips...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 59 c. Digital i/o sample code 1. Dio sample code: the file nct5523d.H //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // this code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any // kind, either expressed or implied, in...

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    60 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 2. Dio sample code: the file main.Cpp //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // this code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any // kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the // impl...

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    62 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 3. Dio sample code: the file nct5523d.Cpp //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // this code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any // kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the // ...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 63 void set_nct5523d_ld( unsigned char ld) { unlock_nct5523d(); outportb(nct5523d_index_port, nct5523d_reg_ld); outportb(nct5523d_data_port, ld); lock_nct5523d(); } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void set_nct5523d_...

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    64 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual d. Watchdog timer configuration the watchdog timer (wdt) is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The wdt is suitable for the use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under t...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 65 2. Wdt sample code: the file main.Cpp //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // // this code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any // kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to...

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    66 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual void wdtenable(unsigned char newinterval) { unsigned char bbuf; set_nct5523d_ld(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 set_nct5523d_reg(0x30, 0x01); //enable timer bbuf = get_nct5523d_reg(0xf0); bbuf &= (~0x08); set_nct5523d_reg(0xf0, bbuf); //count mode is second set_nct...

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    Appendix fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual 67 3. Wdt sample code: the file nct5523d.Cpp //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- // // this code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any // kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limite...

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    68 fwa8408 & fwa8406 user manual void lock_nct5523d (void) { outportb(nct5523d_index_port, nct5523d_lock); } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void set_nct5523d_ld( unsigned char ld) { unlock_nct5523d(); outportb(nct5523d_index_port, nct5523d_reg_ld); outp...