Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Dual-Processor NTM6900 Models ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Dual-Processor WTM7026 Models .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Single-Processor NTM6900 Models ................................................................................................................ 1-3
Single-Processor WTM7026 Models ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Features............................................................................................................................................................. 1-4
NTM6900 (6900-xxx) – Extended ATX Motherboard Block Diagram............................................................ 1-5
WTM7026 (7026-xxx) – Extended ATX Motherboard Block Diagram........................................................... 1-6
WTM7026 (7026-xxx) – Extended ATX Motherboard Layout ........................................................................ 1-7
NTM6900 (6900-xxx) / WTM7026 (7026-xxx) – Rear I/O Plate Dimension Drawing ..................................... 1-8
Processor .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Bus Interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Data Path ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Serial Interconnect & Bus Speeds .................................................................................................................. 1-9
Quick Path Interconnect Speeds..................................................................................................................... 1-9
Memory Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................ 1-9
DMA Channels .................................................................................................................................................. 1-9
Interrupts ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
BIOS (Flash) ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Cache Memory .................................................................................................................................................. 1-9
DDR3 Memory ................................................................................................................................................. 1-10
PCI Express Option Card Slots ..................................................................................................................... 1-11
PCI Option Card Slot ...................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............................................................................................................................ 1-11
Video Interface ................................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Ethernet Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Serial ATA/300 Ports ...................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Audio Interface................................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) .............................................................................................................. 1-12
Battery ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-12
System BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................................................................. 1-12
Power Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Temperature/Environment ............................................................................................................................. 1-12
Mechanical ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
UL Recognition ............................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Configuration Jumpers .................................................................................................................................. 1-13
Ethernet LEDs and Ethernet Connectors ..................................................................................................... 1-15
Motherboard Status LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 1-15
Motherboard Connectors............................................................................................................................... 1-18
CHAPTER 2
PCI EXPRESS® AND PCI OPTION CARD SLOTS ........................................................ 2-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
PCI Express Links ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Motherboard PCIe Card Slot Configurations ................................................................................................. 2-2
Motherboard PCI Card Slot Configuration ..................................................................................................... 2-2
CHAPTER 3
MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 3-1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Recommended Board Handling Precautions ................................................................................................ 3-1
Chassis Mounting............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Memory Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Rear I/O Connectors ......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Front I/O Header................................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Connecting Power ............................................................................................................................................ 3-5
Fan Headers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-5
SATA II 300 Connectors ................................................................................................................................... 3-6
RS-232 Serial Port Headers ............................................................................................................................. 3-6
On-board USB Header...................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Intruder Alert and Speaker Headers ............................................................................................................... 3-8
Optional IPMI and TPM 1.2 Headers ............................................................................................................... 3-8
Password Clear Jumper................................................................................................................................... 3-9
CMOS Clear Jumper ....................................................................................................................................... 3-10
System Fan Speed Control Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 3-10
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