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AX301 Spec Sheet & Dimensional Drawings

AX301 Product Manual

AX301 BIOS Manual

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AX301 Drivers

BIOS Updates

Bios VersionRelease DateLink
1.0310/3/2023Download
Update the BIOS with the downloaded file(s) above. Refer to the AX301 BIOS Manual (linked above), Please use Instant Flash for update procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMC, and what is it for?

General information about the BMC, or Baseboard Management Controller, are discussed on our blog post here.

Where are the storage drives shown in the BIOS?

Storage drives are shown in a few different places in the BIOS depending on the type (SATA vs. NVMe) and where its connected (Oculink vs. M.2 PCIe).
SATA: Advanced -> Storage Configuration -> SATA_4 – SATA7 visible
Oculink: Advanced -> Storage Configuration -> Oculink1_SATA_0 – Oculink1_SATA_3
NVMe: Advanced -> NVME Configuration -> Shows a list of available drives. Select a specific drive to view additional information about it.
RAID: Advanced -> Intel® Rapid Storage Technology -> Shows any configurated RAID arrays, and selecting one will display the Selected Disks in the particular RAID volume.

Auto Power On

The Axial AX301 can be configured to turn on automatically when power is connected. This is useful for power outage recovery or if the unit is mounted in a hard to reach location. You can adjust Auto Power On settings by following the steps listed below.

  1. Power on the system and press F2 a few times to access the BIOS
  2. Navigate to Server Mgmt > BMC Tools
  1. Locate Restore AC Power Loss setting
  2. This can be changed to any of the following states:
    • Power Off: The system will remain off when power is restored
    • Last State: The system will recover to the state it was in before the power loss event (i.e. If the unit was off, it would stay off. if the unit was powered on, it would power back on.)
    • Power On: The system will power on after any power loss event
  1. Press F10 to Save & Exit

Opening the AX301

To open the AX301 you will want to Loosen the single retention screw on the system,s cover and unlock the Chassis Lock. You can then pull the chassis lid back and access the units internal components.

Below you can find a map for the AX301’s motherboard identifying different headers as well as the proper installation of RAM and PCIe cards depending on the number of CPUs and RAM modules in use.

Troubleshooting

Clear the CMOS

If the system fails to power on or is unresponsive, clearing the CMOS may help. It will also restore the BIOS to factory defaults.

  1. Disconnect the system from all cables/connection (i.e. power, video, etc.) Follow the Opening the System instructions above to gain access to the motherboard. If a PCIe card is installed, you may need to remove it. Follow the Adding/Removing PCIe card instructions above, if needed.

2. Locate the CMOS pads indicated by the orange circle

  1. Once you’ve located the CLRCMOS1 pads, use a screwdriver or other conductive tool to short the pads together for at least 30 seconds.

After at least 30 seconds, the CMOS has been cleared. Reassemble the system and power it back up. The unit may restart several times while the motherboard reinitializes.

If you continue to experience issues with the system, contact Tech Support for further assistance.

Reset BMC

In the event the BMC is not-functional, or the CMOS reset does not restore proper functionality to the system, the BMC can be rebooted manually following these steps.

  1. In order to reboot the BMC functionality of the motherboard, locate the “ID” button on the back of the system.
  1. Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds. This will force a reboot of the BMC chip on the motherboard.
Updated on January 30, 2025

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