Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................2 Legal Information ........................5 Contact Information ....................... 6 Declaration of Conformity ..................... 6 Copyright Notice ........................7 Safety Precautions......................... 8 Service and Maintenance ...................... 9 ESD Precautions ....................
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the system. Install the system or DIN rail associated with, at a sturdy location Install the power socket outlet near the system where it is easily accessible ...
Service and Maintenance/ ESD Precautions Service and Maintenance ONLY qualified personnel should service the system Shutdown the system, disconnect the power cord and all other connections before servicing the system When replacing/ installing additional components (expansion card, memory module, etc.), insert them as gently as possible while assuring proper connector engagement ESD Precautions...
About This Manual About This Manual This manual introduces Neousys Nuvo-7000 series featuring Intel® 8th/ 9th Gen Core™ i hexa/ octa core 35W/ 65W TDP LGA1151 processors. The guide also demonstrates the system’s installation procedures. Applicable systems: System Description Intel® Coffee Lake 8th/ 9th Gen Core™ i fanless embedded controller with 2x GbE,...
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Revision History Version Date Description Mar. 2019 Initial release Apr. 2019 Updated maximum 15mm 2.5" SSD/ HDD thickness supported Jul. 2019 Updated 9 Gen Intel processor support Dec. 2020 Updated DIP switch settings...
Introduction The Neousys Nuvo-7000 series is one of the world’s first industrial-grade embedded computers to utilize Intel’s 8 Gen. Coffee Lake Core i processors. The latest Intel Coffee Lake processors are available in quad (Core-i3), hexa (Core-i5 and i7) and octa (i7 9 Gen.) core configurations offering significant performance boosts...
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mSATA 1x full-size mSATA port (mux with mini-PCIe) Internal Expansion Bus 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket with internal SIM socket (mux with Mini PCI-E mSATA) 1x M.2 2242 B key socket with dual front-accessible SIM sockets supporting dual SIM mode with selected M.2 LTE module Expandable I/O 1x MezIO expansion port for Neousys MezIO...
Nuvo-7000E/ P Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). Applicable to Nuvo-7002E/ 7006E/ 7006E-PoE, Nuvo-7002P/ 7006P/ 7006P-PoE 1.2.1 Nuvo-7000E/ P Front Panel View 1.2.2 Nuvo-7000E/ P Rear Panel View...
Nuvo-7000DE Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). Applicable to Nuvo-7002DE/ 7006DE/ 7006DE-PoE 1.3.1 Nuvo-7000DE Front Panel View 1.3.2 Nuvo-7000DE Rear Panel view The numbers “2.5” represents the height of the rubber stands at 2.5mm.
Nuvo-7000LP Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). Applicable to Nuvo-7002LP/ 7006LP/ 7006LP-PoE 1.4.1 Nuvo-7000LP Front Panel View 1.4.2 Nuvo-7000LP Rear Panel View The numbers “2.5” represents the height of the rubber stands at 2.5mm.
System Overview Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-7000 series system, please check immediately if the package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item(s) are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or Neousys Technology.
2.1.3 Nuvo-7000LP Series Packing List System Nuvo-7000LP Pack Nuvo-7000LP Series (If you ordered CPU/ RAM/ HDD, please verify these items) Accessory box, which contains CPU bracket Neousys drivers & utilities DVD Wall-mount bracket Foot pad 3-pin power terminal block ...
Front Panel I/O The Nuvo-7000 systems’ front panel features the following external I/O connections. NOTE For demonstration purposes, Nuvo-7000E/ P will be used in most illustrations. A dedicated illustration will be shown if the component is significantly different. Nuvo-7000E/P/ DE Nuvo-7000LP Item Description...
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VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz Support display resolutions up to 4096 x 2304. Compatible with HDMI/ DisplayPort DVI via respective adapter/ cable (resolution may vary). Install a 3G/ 4G module and insert a SIM card to access the operator’s SIM 1 &...
2.2.1 USB3.1 Gen 2 Port The system’s USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (10Gbps) are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB3.1 Gen.1 USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. Legacy USB is also supported so you can use USB keyboard/ mouse in DOS environment xHCI driver is supported natively in Windows 10, therefore you do not need to install the xHCI driver prior to utilizing USB functions.
2.2.3 DVI Port DVI-D transmits graphics data in digital format and therefore can deliver better image quality at high resolution. The DVI connector on the front panel can either output DVI signals or other digital signals (via an adapter/ cable) depending on the display device connected.
2.2.4 VGA Port VGA connector is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1200@60Hz resolution. The system supports triple independent display outputs by connecting display devices to VGA, DVI and DisplayPort connection. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best VGA output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
2.2.5 DisplayPort The system has a DisplayPort (DP) output which is a digital display interface that mainly connect video source and carry audio to a display device. When connecting a DP, it can deliver up to 4K UHD (4096 x 2304) in resolution. The system is designed to support passive DP adapter/ cable.
2.2.6 Micro-SIM (3FF) 1 & 2 Slots On the front panel, there are two panel-accessible Micro-SIM sockets. By installing 3G/ 4G modules onto the internal M.2 slot, you can access the internet via telecom operator’s network. The Micro-SIM slots can be accessed by loosening the screw (indicated in red) that holds the Micro-SIM slot cover and Micro-SIM cards are secured into the sockets via push-push type mechanisms.
2.2.7 Ethernet Port/ PoE+ All Nuvo-7000 series systems offer two GbE ports (in and blue) while Nuvo-7006E/ P/ DE systems have four additional PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports marked in green the front panel. All Ethernet ports feature panel screw fix holes for a firm connection. The ®...
2.2.8 Reset Button The reset button is used to manually reset the system in case of system halt or malfunction. To avoid unexpected reset, the button is purposely placed behind the panel. To reset, please use a pin-like object (eg. tip of a pen) to access the reset button 2.2.9 LED Indicators There are four LED indicators on the I/O panel: IGN, WDT, HDD and PWR.
2.2.10 Power Button The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. To turn on the system, press the power button and the PWR LED should light-up green. To turn off the system, issuing a shutdown command in OS is preferred, or you can simply press the power button.
2.2.12 Cassette Module (R.O.C. Patent No. M456527) Neousys’ patented expansion Cassette provides a separated compartment to accommodate an add-on card. It effectively manages thermal conditions of both the system and the add-on card. The modular concept brought by Cassette module also reduces the complexity of installing and replacing an add-on card in the fanless controller.
Rear Panel I/O Nuvo-7000LP The Nuvo-7000 rear panel features MezIO port, four (4) COM ports, 3-pin terminal and 3-pin on/ off control. The Cassette module can be located at the bottom of the enclosure. The connectors of the installed PCI or PCIe card within the Cassette module can be accessed from this side of the panel.
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block (DC/ block is also used for ignition signal input. ignition input) 3-pin remote on/ Allows for external switch extension when the system is off control placed inside a cabinet. The cassette module offers a separate compartment to Area Cassette manage thermal conditions and reduce installation module complications of an add-on card.
2.3.1 4-Pole 3.5mm Headphone/ Microphone Jack The system audio function uses high definition audio Realtek ALC262 codec. There is a female 4-pole audio jack for headphone (speaker) output and microphone input. To utilize the audio function in Windows, you need to install corresponding drivers for both ®...
2.3.2 COM Ports The system provides four COM ports for communicating with external devices. These COM ports are implemented using industrial-grade ITE8786 Super IO chip (-40 to 85°C) and provide up to 115200 bps baud rate. COM1 and COM2 (in red) are software-configurable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports. COM3 and COM4 (in blue) are standard 9-wire RS-232 ports.
2.3.3 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC and Ignition Input The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 35V via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block, which is fit for field usage where DC power is usually provided. The screw clamping mechanism on the terminal block offers connection reliability when wiring DC power.
Internal I/O Functions In addition to I/O connectors on the front panel, the system also provides internal on-board connectors, such as remote on/off control, LED status output, internal USB 2.0 ports, etc. In this section, we’ll illustrate these internal I/O functions. 2.4.1 Clear CMOS Button The Clear CMOS button is used to manually reset the motherboard BIOS in case of...
2.4.2 Dual SODIMM DRAM Slot The system motherboard supports two 260-pin SODIMM socket for installing DDR4 memory module up to 64GB. Each slot supports single module DDR4 2666MHz SODIMM up to 32GB capacity. NOTE When changes are made to DRAM module(s), such as additionally install or remove and reinstall (into the same/ different slot), it will result in approximately a 30 to 60 seconds delay when booting up for the first time after such change(s).
2.4.3 Dual Mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition The system provides a dual mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe socket (indicated in blue) that is in compliance with mini-PCIe specification rev. 1.2. You can install either an mSATA SSD or mini-PCIe module into this socket and the system will automatically detect and configure it to run PCIe or SATA signals.
2.4.4 M.2 2242 (B Key), Mini-SIM Card Slot & Pin Definition NOTE The dual SIM card functionality is only available when Sierra Wireless EM7455/ 7430 solution is installed. For other 4G add-on solutions, SIM card slot 1 is the default functioning slot. The system has an M.2 2242 slot (indicated in blue) that works with dual SIM slots (4G + 3G) on the front panel (indicated in red).
2.4.5 SATA Ports The system provides two SATA ports which support Gen3, 6 Gb/s SATA signals. Each SATA port (indicated in blue) features a 7-pin SATA connector and a 4-pin power connector. The power connector (indicated in red) accommodates a 2.5” HDD/ SSD in internal HDD bracket.
2.4.6 DIP Switch The DIP switch (indicated in blue) should be already configured out of the factory. Users need only set the 4th DIP switch to ON for BIOS update and switch it back to the OFF position when BIOS upgrade has completed. The table below shows the system default DIP switch settings for reference purposes.
2.4.7 On/ Off Ctrl & Status Output Pin# Definition Description WDT_LED- [Output] Watchdog timer indicator, flashing when WDT_LED+ Watchdog timer is active Standby Power- [Output] Standby power indicator, on if DC power is applied and system is in S5 (standby) mode. Standby Power+ HDD- [Output] Hard drive indicator, flashing when SATA hard...
2.4.8 Internal USB 2.0 Port The system’s motherboard has an internal USB2.0 port on the PCBA. You can utilize this USB port to connect a USB protection dongle inside the chassis of the system.
2.4.9 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD or Optane Memory The system has an x4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot (also in compliance with SATA signal) for you to install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel® Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive.
2.4.10 MezIO Interface & Pin Definition MezIO is an innovative interface designed for integrating application-oriented I/O functions into an embedded system. It offers computer signals, power rails and control signals via a high-speed connector. MezIO is also mechanically reliable benefited from its 3-point mounted mezzanine structure.
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MezIO Interface Pin Definition MezIO interface leverages FCI BergStak® board-to-board connector to provide interconnectivity of high-speed signals. The receptacle part on the PCBA is FCI 61082-063402LF while the plug part on the MezIO module is FCI 61083-064402LF. Please refer to the following table for signal definition of its 60-pin connector. Function Function Signal...
System Installation Before disassembling the system enclosure and installing components and modules, please make sure you have done the following: It is recommended that only qualified service personnel should install and service this product to avoid injury or damage to the system. ...
Disassembling the System To access system internal components, the system needs to be disassembled. To disassemble the system enclosure, you need to remove the Cassette module and screws on both I/O panels. Turn the system upside-down and remove the four screws at the bottom of the Cassette module.
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On the front I/O panel, remove the hexa-screws indicated below. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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Remove the front I/O panel. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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On the rear I/O panel, remove the hexa-screws indicated below. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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Remove the rear I/O panel. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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Gently lift the system’s bottom panel. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems NOTE For Nuvo-7000LP systems, please disengage the 22-pin SATA cable connected to the 2.5” hot swappable tray before removing the bottom panel.
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Once the bottom panel has been removed, you should have access to the system’s internal I/O interfaces.
Installing Internal Components NOTE For demonstration purposes, Nuvo-7000E/ P will be used in most illustrations. A dedicated illustration will be shown if the component is significantly different. 3.2.1 CPU Installation Procedure To install the CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink and the motherboard. To do so, remove the nine screws indicated below (if you are installing the CPU for the first time, you need not remove the screws indicated in as they are not yet...
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Gently separate the motherboard from the heatsink, you’ll see the CPU socket protective cover, place finger tips underneath the sign “REMOVE” for leverage and gently lift the cover. WARNING With the protective cover removed, please be careful when handling the motherboard.
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Remove the CPU from its container/ tray. Match the two notches on the side to the protrusions in the socket, gently lower the CPU into the socket. Locate the CPU retention bracket from the accessory box. Place the retention bracket on the CPU and hold it in place.
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Turn the motherboard around and secure the bracket by tightening two M3 P-head screws. Hold CPU bracket firmly and turn Secure two M3 P-head screws the motherboard around Remove all thermal pads’ protective films on the heatsink.
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With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink and secure the four screws.
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Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the five screws that help the heatsink apply pressure to the CPU/ chipset die. You’ll want to apply even pressure to the corners by gradually tightening each screw. Please refer to the recommended order when tightening the screws.
3.2.2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation There are two SO-DIMM memory slots (indicated in blue) on the motherboard that supports a total maximum of 64GB DDR4-2666. Please follow the procedures below to replace or install the memory modules. 1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
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4. Push the memory module down until it is clipped-in. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other module. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. 7. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
3.2.3 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation The system has an mPCIe slot (indicated in blue)coupled with Mini-SIM socket (indicated in red)for installing 3G/ 4G module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
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Secure the Mini-SIM card by sliding the holder. Insert the mPCIe module on a 45 degree angle into the mPCIe slot and secure the module. Insert on 45 degree angle Secure the module Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear panel.
3.2.4 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation NOTE The dual SIM card functionality is only available when Sierra Wireless EM7455/ 7430 solution is installed. For other 4G add-on solutions, SIM card 1 slot is the default functioning slot. The system has an M.2 slot (indicated in blue) for installing 3G/ 4G or a WiFi module that can be coupled with dual Micro-SIM card slots (indicated in red).
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Gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw. Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection. Clip on IPEZ-to-SMA cable Secure antenna to rear panel With the motherboard exposed, the SIM card is inserted with the gold fingers facing downward.
® 3.2.5 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD or Intel Optane Memory Installation The system has a x4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel® Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive.
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Gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections. ® Please refer to the section Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation for traditional hard drive acceleration.
3.2.6 MezIO Module Installation MezIO is an innovative interface designed for integrating application-oriented I/O functions into an embedded system. It offers computer signals, power rails and control signals via a high-speed connector. MezIO is also mechanically reliable benefited from its 3-point mounted mezzanine structure. A MezIO module can leverage these signals to implement comprehensive I/O functions.
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The MezIO module is secured by the three stand-mounts indicated in the illustration below.
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Gently lower the MezIO module onto the three stand-mounts while matching the MezIO interface. Secure the module using three screws supplied. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
3.2.7 HDD/ SSD Installation (Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE Systems) NOTE Supports up to 15mm thickness HDD/ SSD. The system has two SATA ports (indicated in blue) and two four pin power connectors (indicated in red). The SATA and power cables should already be connected on the motherboard so users only need to install the HDD/ SSD.
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Take the HDD/ SSD thermal pad out of the accessory box and place it in the middle of the tray. Remove the protective film covering the HDD/ SSD thermal pad. Place the HDD/ SSD (with labels facing up) and match the SATA connector end to the side with two screw holes (indicated in blue), secure the HDD/ SSD with the supplied flathead screws (4 per drive).
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Gently put the tray back into the system with the connector side being inserted into the system first and secure the tray with three screws. Reinsert the tray Securing the tray If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
3.2.8 HDD/ SSD Installation (Nuvo-7000LP Systems Only) NOTE Supports up to 15mm thickness HDD/ SSD. The system has two SATA ports (indicated in blue) and two four pin power connectors (indicated in red). The SATA and power cables should already be connected on the motherboard so users only need to install the HDD/ SSD.
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Take the HDD/ SSD thermal pad out of the accessory box. Take the tray out of the system, place the thermal pad in the middle and remove the protective film covering the thermal pad. Place the HDD/ SSD onto the tray with the label side facing upward and the SATA connector facing the side with two screw holes (indicated in red).
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Insert the connector end first, of the installed HDD/ SSD and tray into the system. Secure using the three screws that were removed earlier.
3.2.9 HDD/ SSD Installation to Hot Swappable Tray (Nuvo-700LP Systems Only) NOTE Supports up to 9.5mm thickness HDD/ SSD. The system features a 2.5” external hot-swappable HDD/ SSD slot. It coincides with the internal drive and can be configured into RAID 0 or 1 storage. To install HDD/ SSD into the 2.5”...
3.2.10 Ethernet/ PoE+ Port Panel Screw Fix The system's RJ45 Ethernet ports have panel screw fix holes (indicated in blue circles) to secure the cable connection. To install and make use to the panel screw fix connection, you must acquire panel screw fix cables such as the cable shown below.
3.2.11 PCIe/ PCI Card Installation into Cassette Module (Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE Only) NOTE Nuvo-7000E/ P and Nuvo-7000DE systems’ Cassette module share the exact same screw locations and removal procedure, therefore a Nuvo-7000E/ P will be used for demonstration. The Cassette module provides a separated compartment to accommodate add-on card(s).
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Gently wiggle the Cassette module and separate it from the system enclosure. Remove the screw to open the Cassette cover.
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Remove the bezel cover (indicated in blue circle) and insert the card into the PCIe/ PCI slot while making sure the bezel is properly inserted into the notch and the card is secured in place with screw. Make sure the card is inserted into the notch Remove bezel cover and secured with a screw Nuvo-7000DE systems have...
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Secure the screw indicated in the blue circle. Gently lower the Cassette module back onto the system enclosure and secure the module onto the system enclosure by securing the following screws.
Installing the System Enclosure To reinstall the system enclosure, place the bottom panel on top of the motherboard while making sure both sides are inserted into the heatsink (indicated in blue). Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems...
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Nuvo-7000LP systems NOTE For Nuvo-7000LP systems, please connect the 22-pin SATA cable connected to the 2.5” hot swappable tray before installing the bottom panel.
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Install the front panel and secure screws indicated in blue. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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Install the rear panel and secure screws indicated in blue. Nuvo-7000E/ P/ DE systems Nuvo-7000LP systems...
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Install the Cassette module and secure screws indicated in blue. NOTE Not applicable to Nuvo-7000LP systems.
Wall Mount Bracket/ DIN-rail Installation Nuvo-7000 series ships with dedicated wall mount and DIN-rail (optional). NOTE You will need to remove the four (4) rubber stands at the bottom of the enclosure if they have been attached. 3.4.1 Wall Mount Bracket Installation To install the system as a wall mount device, please refer to the following instructions.
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when wall mounting, place the heatsink fins perpendicular to the ground for better heat dissipation efficiency.
3.4.2 DIN-rail Installation (Optional) The system also comes with an optional DIN-rail mounting kit. The kit includes a bracket and a DIN-rail mounting clip. By fixing the clip to the bracket using four M4 flat-head screws and fixing the bracket assembly to the system four M4 screws, complete the installation by clipping the system onto the DIN rail.
Powering On the System There are three methods to power on the system Pressing the power button Using an external non-latched switch by connecting to the remote on/ off plug Sending a LAN packet via Ethernet (Wake-on-LAN) 3.5.1 Powering On Using the Power Button This is the simplest way to turn on your system.
3.5.2 Powering On Using External Non-latched Switch If your application demands the system to be placed inside a cabinet, you may use an external non-latched switch to power on/ off the system. The system provides a 3-pin “Remote On/ Off” plug for connecting a non-latched switch and acts as the ATX-mode power on/off control switch.
3.5.3 Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism to wake up a computer system from a S5 (system off with standby power) state via issuing a magic packet. The system’s Wake-on-LAN compatible GbE port is shown below. NOTE Please make sure the Intel chipset and Ethernet driver has been properly ®...
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Click on the Power Management tab and check the following options. Click on OK when done. Magic Packet The magic packet is a broadcast frame containing anywhere within its payload 6 bytes of all 255 (FF FFFFFFFFFF in hexadecimal), followed by sixteen repetitions of the target computer's 48-bit MAC address.
System Configuration BIOS Settings The system is shipped with factory-default BIOS settings meticulously programmed for optimum performance and compatibility. In this section, we’ll illustrate some of BIOS settings you may need to modify. Please always make sure you understand the effect of change before you proceed with any modification.
4.1.1 COM Port Configuration The system’s COM1/ COM2 ports support RS-232 (full-duplex), RS-422 (full-duplex) and RS-485 (half-duplex) mode. You can set the COM1 operating mode via BIOS settings. Another option in BIOS called “Slew Rate” defines how sharp the rising/falling edge is for the output signal of COM1.
4.1.2 COM Port High Speed Mode The high speed mode of each COM port effectively allows for the port's baud rate generator to operate at 8x the speed with an effective baud rate of 921,600 bps (115,200 x 8). Please refer to the following instructions on how to enable the high speed mode for your COM port (COM1 used as an example).
4.1.3 Delay for PEG Initialization This setting offers delay in milliseconds for PEG port initialization and PCI enumeration. By increasing the delay value, it may eliminate compatibility issue(s) with some PCIe add-on cards. To set PEG delay in milliseconds: 1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.
4.1.4 SATA Configuration The SATA controller of your system supports two (2) operating modes: AHCI and Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode. The AHCI mode, which exposes SATA's advanced capabilities such as hot swapping and native command queuing, is supported in several later version of operating systems.
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3. Highlight the SATA, mSATA or M.2 port you wish to set and press ENTER to bring up setting options. Scroll to and highlight the setting you wish to set and press ENTER. 4. Repeat step 3 to set other SATA ports. 5.
4.1.5 TPM Availability Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based cryptoprocessor to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. The system is designed with on-board TPM 2.0 module. As TPM 2.0 requires 64-bit Windows 10 with UEFI boot mode, it is enabled in BIOS by default.
4.1.6 Auto Wake on S5 When the system is set to operate in S5 state, the user can specify a time to turn on the system, daily or monthly. Value Option Description Auto Wake on S5 Disabled The system does not turn on when operating in state S5.
4.1.7 Power On After Power Failure Option This option defines the behavior of System series when DC power is supplied. Value Description S0 – Power On System is powered on when DC power is supplied. S5 – Power Off System is kept in off state when DC power is supplied. To set “Power On after Power Failure”...
4.1.8 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) The system supports various 8th/ 9th Gen Coffee Lake LGA1151 CPUs. A unique feature, “SKU Power Config” is implemented in BIOS to allow users to specific user-defined SKU power limit. Although the system is designed to have best thermal performance with CPUs of 35W TDP, you can install a 65W CPU and limit its SKU power (to 35W) to obtain more computing power.
4.1.9 Wake on LAN Option Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism which allows you to turn on your System series via Ethernet connection. To utilize Wake-on-LAN function, you have to enable this option first in BIOS settings. Please refer “Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN”...
4.1.10 Boot Menu The Boot menu in BIOS allows you to specify the system’s boot characteristics by setting bootable device components (boot media) and method. Or, you may press F12 upon system start up and select a device you wish boot from. Value Option Description...
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PXE Boot Disabled Only UEFI Network Stack is supported: Preboot capability eXecution Environment (PXE) is not supported Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219 Only/ I210 Only or All NICs. Add Boot Options First Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot order.
4.1.11 Boot Type (Legacy/ UEFI) The system supports both Legacy and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot modes. UEFI is a specification proposed by Intel to define a software interface between operating system and platform firmware. Most modern operating systems, such as Windows 10 and Linux support both Legacy and UEFI boot modes.
4.1.12 Position New Boot Device The “Add Boot Options” allow you to determine whether a newly added device (eg. USB flash disk) is to boot as the first device to boot or the last in the boot sequence. To set the newly-installed boot device as the first or last boot device: Press F2 when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.
4.1.13 Watchdog Timer for Booting The watchdog timer secures the boot process by means of a timer. Once the timer expires, a reset command is issued to initiate another booting process. There are two options in BIOS menu, “Automatically after POST” and “Manually after Entering OS”. When “Automatically after POST”...
4.1.14 Legacy/ UEFI Boot Device When you wish to set a designated boot device, you may set it as the first device to boot in Legacy or UEFI Boot Device setting. Or if you wish to manually select a boot device, you may do so by pressing F12 when the system boots up.
AMT Configuration Intel® AMT (Active Management Technology) is a hardware-based technology for remotely managing target PCs via Ethernet connection. The system supports AMT function via its Ethernet port implemented with Intel I219-LM. Prior to using the AMT function to remotely control the system, you need to configure AMT password and network settings.
RAID Configuration To set up a RAID 0 or 1 volume in Legacy or UEFI mode, you need to have at least two hard drives or SSDs installed. The system supports RAID configurations in RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirror) mode. Users can select the configuration that best suit their needs with RAID 0 (striping) mode offering better hard drive read/ write performances while RAID 1 (mirror) offers better data security.
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3. Go to [Boot] > highlight [Legacy Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type. 4. Press F10 to "Exit Saving Changes" and reboot the system. 5. When the system reboots, press [Ctrl + I] to enter the RAID configuration utility. 6.
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7. The following screen allows you to enter the Name of the RAID volume you wish to create. Enter a name and press ENTER to access the RAID Level setting. 8. For RAID Level, use the up and down arrow key to select between RAID0 (Stripe) or RAID1 (Mirror) settings.
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9. For Stripe Size, use the up and down arrow key to select between 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB for your RAID volume stripe size and press ENTER to access the Capacity setting. *RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options. 10.
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11. Reviewed your settings and if you wish to change any setting(s), you will need to press [ESC] and start again from Step 5.If all settings are correct and you wish to continue, with “Create Volume” highlighted, press ENTER to begin creating the RAID volume.
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13. Once the RAID volume has been created, the configuration utility will bring you back to the main screen showing the RAID volume and their member disks. 14. The above process was to create a RAID-0 volume. If you wish to create a RAID-1 volume, please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 8.
4.3.2 UEFI Mode RAID Configuration To enable RAID functionality in UEFI mode: 1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. 2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA And RST Configuration] > [SATA Mode Selection] > highlight [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] and press ENTER.
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3. Go to [Boot], highlight [UEFI Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type. 4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes” and reboot the system. 5. When the system reboots, press [F3] to enter the Configuration Utility. 6. Once you’re in the Configuration Utility, highlight [Intel® Rapid Storage Technology] and press ENTER.
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7. The following screen shows Non-RAID physical disks and the option “Create RAID Volume”. Highlight “Create RAID Volume” and press ENTER to begin creating your RAID volume.
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8. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go to the next option.
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9. The RAID Level option allows you to select RAID-0 (stripping) or RAID-1 (mirror) for your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready.
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10. The Select Disks option allows you to select disk drives for your RAID volume. Highlight a drive and press ENTER, use up/ down arrow keys to highlight “x” and press ENTER to confirm the selection. A minimum of two disk drives must be selected for RAID-0 or RAID-1 configuration.
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11. The Stripe Size option allows you to configure the stripe size of your RAID volume. Available stripe sizes are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and press ENTER to confirm the stripe size selection. *RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options.
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12. The Capacity (MB) option allows you to configure the storage capacity of your RAID volume. By default, the full storage capacity will be applied. Once you have entered a capacity, press ENTER to confirm.
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13. The Create Volume option is the final step in the volume creation process. Highlight “Create Volume” and press ENTER to begin creating your RAID volume base on the settings you just configured.
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14. A summary and status of the RAID volume will be shown when the RAID volume is successfully created. 15. Press F10 to save and Esc to exit the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology configuration page. NOTE The above process was to create a RAID-0 volume. If you wish to create a RAID-1 volume, please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 9.
OS Support and Driver Installation Operating System Compatibility The system supports most operating system developed for Intel® x86 architecture. The following list contains the operating systems which have been tested by Neousys Technology. Microsoft Window 10 (x64) Fedora 29** ...
Driver Installation The system comes with a “Drivers & Utilities” DVD that offers “one-click” driver installation process. It automatically detects your Windows operating system and installs all necessary drivers for you system with a single click. 5.2.1 Install Drivers Automatically The system comes with a “Drivers &...
5.2.2 Install Drivers Manually You can also manually install each driver for the system. Please note when installing drivers manually, you need to install the drivers in the following sequence mentioned below. Windows 10 (x64) The recommended driver installation sequence is Chipset driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Chipset_CFL\Win_10_64\SetupChipset.exe) Graphics driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Graphics_CFL_SKL_APL\Win_10_64\igxpin.exe) Audio driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Audio_ALC262\Win_ALL_64\Setup.exe)
Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control Neousys provides a driver package which contain function APIs for Watchdog Timer control function. You should install the driver package (WDT_DIO_Setup.exe) in prior to use these functions. Please note that you must install WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x or later versions.
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® Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation ® The system is compatible with Intel Rapid Storage Technology that supports the ® installation of Intel Optane memory to significantly boost traditional hard disk drive read and write performances. Intel® Optane™ memory is Intel® RST’s latest system acceleration solution featuring a dual-media/disk combination (ultrafast media for file and block caching + slow media for storage capacity) that is presented to the host OS as a single SSD.
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Go to “SATA Mode Selection”, press ENTER to bring up options, select “Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration” and press ENTER to select the option.
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Go to “M.2 2280 NVMe Storage Device” and press ENTER to bring up the selection, select “RST Controlled” and press ENTER to select the option. Press F10 to save and exit, and allow the system to boot into Windows. In Windows, download Intel®...
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Follow the 6-step setup procedure as instructed.
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Check the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” box and click on “Next >” to continue the installation process.
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When done, click on “Finish” and restart the system.
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10. Upon system restart, the following initialization screen will appear. Click on Next to continue. 11. In the Setup section, you will see your Intel® Optane™ memory drive and compatible drive(s) that can be accelerated. Click on the downward arrow to bring up a selection of drives to be accelerated.
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12. The data backup warning will appear, please backup any data you may have stored on your Intel® Optane™ memory module before proceeding. Check the box “Erase all data on Intel® Optane™ memory module” and click on Continue. 13. When the Intel® Optane™ memory module has been enabled, the installation window and a notification window at the bottom right corner will prompt you to restart the system.
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14. Upon system restart, a successful enablement message will appear to indicate the Intel® Optane™ memory module has been enable successfully. 15. Once enabled, the RST software Setup section should show your configuration information.
In this section, we’ll illustrate how to use the function library provided by Neousys to program the WDT functions. Currently, WDT driver library supports Windows 10 x64 and WOW64 platform. For other OS support, please contact Neousys Technology for further information.
WDT and DIO Library Installation To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below. 1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.2.2.9.x.exe. and the following dialog appears. 2. Click “Next >” and specify the directory of installing related files. The default directory is C:\Neousys\WDT_DIO.
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3. Once the installation has finished, a dialog will appear to prompt you to reboot the system. The WDT & DIO library will take effect after the system has rebooted. 4. When programming your WDT or DIO program, the related files are located in Header File: \Include Library File:...
StartWDT Syntax BOOL StartWDT(void); Starts WDT countdown. Once started, the WDT LED indicator Description will begin blinking. If ResetWDT() or StopWDT is not invoked before WDT countdowns to 0, the WDT expires and the system resets. Parameter None Return Value f the timeout value is given in correct format (WDT started), this function returns TRUE, otherwise FALSE BOOL...
Appendix B PoE On/ Off Control Nuvo-7000series offer 802.3at PoE+ ports and users are allowed to manually turn on or off the power supply of each PoE port. This can be useful in power device (PD) fault-recovery or power reset. The APIs are part of Neousys WDT_DIO driver package. Please follow the instructions in Appendix AWatchdog Timer &...
EnablePoEPort Syntax BOOL EnablePoEPort (BYTE port); Turn on PoE power of designated PoE port. Description Parameter port BYTE value specifies the index of PoE port. Please refer to the following illustration, port should be a value of 1 ~ 4 Return Value TRUE if enabled success FALSE if fail to enable.
DisablePoEPort Syntax BOOL DisablePoEPort (BYTE port); Turn off PoE power of designated PoE port Description Parameter port BYTE value specifies the index of PoE port. Please refer to the following illustration, port should be a value of 1 ~ 4 Return Value TRUE if disabled success FALSE if fail to disable...
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