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NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
NOVA-HM551
5.25" Motherboard Supports Socket G1 Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7
CPU, VGA/HDMI/LVDS Dual Display, Dual GbE, Eight USB 2.0,
Four SATA 3Gb/s, Two PCIe mini, PCIe x16, PCI-104, RoHS
Rev. 1.00 - 8 February, 2011
)zNOVA-HM551 CPU Card

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC )zNOVA-HM551 CPU Card IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: NOVA-HM551 5.25” Motherboard Supports Socket G1 Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 CPU, VGA/HDMI/LVDS Dual Display, Dual GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Four SATA 3Gb/s, Two PCIe mini, PCIe x16, PCI-104, RoHS User Manual Page I Rev.
  • Page 2 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Revision Date Version Changes 8 February, 2011 1.00 Initial release Page II...
  • Page 3 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ACKING 2.3.1 Optional Items....................12 3 CONNECTORS ......................14 3.1 P ..............15 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 NOVA-HM551 Layout..................15 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............16 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............... 17 3.2 I ..............18 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Audio Connector ....................18 3.2.2 Battery Connector....................
  • Page 5 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2.13 PCI Express x16 Slot..................31 3.2.14 Power Connector (+12V) ................33 3.2.15 Power Button ....................34 3.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors ................. 34 3.2.17 SATA Power Connectors ................35 3.2.18 Serial Port Connector (RS-232)..............36 3.2.19 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232/422/485)............. 37 3.2.20 SMBus Connector ..................
  • Page 6 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 4.7 I ............62 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL EVICE ONNECTIONS 4.7.1 Audio Kit Installation..................62 4.7.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ................63 4.7.3 PCIe Mini Card Installation ................64 4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection ................... 65 4.7.5 Four Serial Port Connector ................66 4.7.6 USB Cable......................
  • Page 7 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.5 B ........................102 5.6 S ....................... 103 ECURITY 5.7 E ........................104 A BIOS MENU OPTIONS ................... 106 B ONE KEY RECOVERY ................... 109 B.1 O ..............110 ECOVERY NTRODUCTION B.1.1 System Requirement..................111 B.1.2 Supported Operating System ................112 B.2 S...
  • Page 8 Figure 3-20: Serial Port Connector Location ................38 Figure 3-21: SMBus Connector Location ...................39 Figure 3-22: SPI Flash Connector Locations................40 Figure 3-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations .................40 Figure 3-24: VGA Connector Location ..................41 Figure 3-25: NOVA-HM551 External Peripheral Interface Connector........42 Figure 3-26: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector..................43 Page VIII...
  • Page 9 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ........50 Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw..............51 Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket ..................52 Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation ....................53 Figure 4-5: Jumper Locations .....................54 Figure 4-6: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Location..............55...
  • Page 10 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path ..................121 Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive ................122 Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ............122 Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to ................123 Figure B-17: Compress Image....................
  • Page 11 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................8 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................17 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................17 Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................18 Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts ..................19 Table 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts..................20 Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts..................21...
  • Page 12 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings..................56 Table 4-4: COM 5 Function Select Jumper Settings ..............57 Table 4-5: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Settings ..............58 Table 4-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings..............59 Table 4-7: LVDS1 Panel Resolution Jumper Setting..............60 Table 4-8: PCI-104 Voltage Jumper Settings ................61...
  • Page 13 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................76 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................77 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................78 BIOS Menu 4: TPM Configuration ....................79 BIOS Menu 5: CPU Configuration ....................80 BIOS Menu 6: IDE Configuration....................81 BIOS Menu 7: USB Configuration ....................82...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: NOVA-HM551 The NOVA-HM551 5.25” motherboard is a Socket G1 32nm Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processor platform. Up to two 4.0 GB 800 MHz or 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs are supported by the NOVA-HM551.

  • Page 17: Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 1.2 Connectors The connectors on the NOVA-HM551 are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 3...

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 1.3 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 193.04 mm Width: 146.05 mm Figure 1-3: NOVA-HM551 Dimensions (mm) Page 4...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-4: Nova-Hm551 Dimensions (Mm)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 1-4: NOVA-HM551 Dimensions (mm) Page 5...

  • Page 20: Data Flow

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 1.4 Data Flow F igure 1-5 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter. Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 1.5 Technical Specifications NOVA-HM551 technical specifications are listed in table below. Specification NOVA-HM551 5.25” Form Factor Socket G1 (rPGA988A) Socket 32 nm Intel® Core™ i3 processor CPU Supported 32 nm Intel® Core™ i5 processor 32 nm Intel® Core™ i7 processor (the i7 dual-core series supports integrated graphics but not the i7 quad-core series) Intel®...

  • Page 22: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Specification NOVA-HM551 Display Ports One internal VGA port (10-pin box header) Two HDMI port (up to 1080p) One internal 18/24-bit dual-channel LVDS connector Ethernet Two RJ-45 GbE ports Serial Ports Four RS-232 via one 40-pin header Two RS-232/422/485 via two 14–pin headers USB 2.0/1.1 Ports...

  • Page 23: Unpacking

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Chapter Unpacking Page 9...

  • Page 24: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the NOVA-HM551 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.

  • Page 25: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the NOVA-HM551 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 26: Optional Items

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC VGA cable (P/N: 32000-033800-RS) Mini jumper pack (2.0mm) (P/N: 33100-000033-RS) Utility CD Quick Installation Guide 2.3.1 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image CPU cooler for 55 W mobile processor...
  • Page 27 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC SATA to IDE/CompactFlash® converter board (P/N: SAIDE-KIT01-R10) RS-232/422/485 cable (P/N: 32205-000300-100-RS) Page 13...

  • Page 28: Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Chapter Connectors Page 14...

  • Page 29: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 NOVA-HM551 Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations Page 15...

  • Page 30: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Audio connector 10-pin box header AUDIO1 Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1 DDR3 SO-DIMM socket 204-pin socket DIMM1 DDR3 SO-DIMM socket...

  • Page 31: External Interface Panel Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC RS-232/422/485 serial port connector 14-pin header COM6 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA1 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA2 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA5 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA...

  • Page 32: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the NOVA-HM551. 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 3-2 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 The audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.

  • Page 33: Battery Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2.2 Battery Connector CN Label: BAT1 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 This is connected to the system battery. The battery provides power to the system clock to retain the time when power is turned off.

  • Page 34: Fan Connector (Cpu)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-4: Digital I/O Connector Locations Description Description Output 3 Output 2 Output 1 Output 0 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Input 0 Table 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts 3.2.4 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1...

  • Page 35: Fan Connector (System)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Location Description GROUND +12V CPUFANIN CPUFANOUT Table 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.5 Fan Connector (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type: 3-pin wafer (1x3) CN Location: F igure 3-6 CN Pinouts: T able 3-7 The cooling fan connector provides a 12V, 500mA current to the cooling fan.

  • Page 36: Front Panel Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-6: +12V Fan Connector Locations Description SYSFANIN0 +12V Table 3-7: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 10-pin header (1x10) CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and controls the motherboard.

  • Page 37: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location Function Description Function Description Power LED PWR_LED+ Power Button PWR_BTN+ PWR_LED+ PWR_BTN- PWR_LED- HDD LED HDD_LED+ Reset RESET+ HDD_LED- RESET- Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 38: Backlight Inverter Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-8: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location Description +5 VCC MS DATA MS CLK KB DATA KB CLK GROUND Table 3-9: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts 3.2.8 Backlight Inverter Connector CN Label: INVERTER1 CN Type: 5-pin wafer (1x5) CN Location: See Figure 3-9...

  • Page 39: Lvds Lcd Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-9: Backlight Inverter Connector Location Description BRIGHTNESS GROUND1 +12 V GROUND2 BACKLIGHT ENABLE Table 3-10: Backlight Inverter Connector Pinouts 3.2.9 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: LVDS1 CN Type: 30-pin crimp (2x15) CN Location: See Figure 3-10...

  • Page 40: Figure 3-10: Lvds Connector Location

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-10: LVDS Connector Location Description Description A_Y0 A_Y0# A_Y1 A_Y1# A_Y2 A_Y2# A_CK A_CK# A_Y3 A_Y3# B_Y0 B_Y0# B_Y1 B_Y1# B_Y2 B_Y2# B_CK B_CK# B_Y3 B_Y3# VCC_LCD VCC_LCD VCC_LCD VCC_LCD Table 3-11: LVDS Connector Pinouts Page 26...

  • Page 41: Parallel Port Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2.10 Parallel Port Connector CN Label: LPT1 26-pin box header CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-12 The parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other parallel port device such as a printer.

  • Page 42: Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2.11 PCI-104 Connector CN Label: PCI104_PLUS1 PCI-104 connector CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-13 The PCI-104 connector is for installing a PCI-104 expansion card. Figure 3-12: PCI-104 Connector Location Row A...

  • Page 43: Pcie Mini Card Slots

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Row A Row B Row C Row D FRAME- IRDY- AD16 CBE2- AD18 AD17 AD21 AD20 AD19 AD23 AD22 IDSEL0 IDSEL1- IDSEL2 AD24 CBE3- VIO4 IDSEL3 AD26 AD25 AD29 AD28 AD27 AD30 AD31 REQ0- REQ1- VIO5 REQ2-...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-13: Pcie Mini Card Slot Location

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-13: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location Description Description PCIE_WAKE# VCC3 1.5V CLK- CLK+ PCIRST# VCC3 PCIRST# PERN2 3VDual PERP2 1.5V SMBCLK PETN2 SMBDATA PETP2 USBD- USBD+ 1.5V Page 30...

  • Page 45: Pci Express X16 Slot

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Description VCC3 Table 3-14: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.13 PCI Express x16 Slot CN Label: CONN1 CN Type: PCIe x16 slot CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 (Side A) Table 3-16 (Side B) The PCIe x16 expansion cards slot is for PCIe x16 expansion cards.

  • Page 46: Table 3-15: Pcie X16 Side A Pinouts

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Description Description Description +3.3v RSVD HSIn(8) PWRGD RSVD HSIp(14) REFCLK+ HSIp(4) HSIp(9) HSIn(14) REFCLK- HSIn(4) HSIn(9) HSIp(0) HSIp(15) HSIn(0) HSIp(5) HSIp(10) HSIn(15) HSIn(5) HSIn(10) RSVD Table 3-15: PCIe x16 Side A Pinouts Description Description Description Description...

  • Page 47: Power Connector (+12V)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Description Description Description HSOp(1) RSVD#2 HSOn(1) HSOp(6) HSOp(11) HSOn(6) HSOn(11) Table 3-16: PCIe x16 Side B Pinouts 3.2.14 Power Connector (+12V) CN Label: PWR2 CN Type: 4-pin Molex power connector (1x4) CN Location: See Figure 3-15...

  • Page 48: Power Button

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.2.15 Power Button CN Label: PWR_SW1 Push button CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 Use the on-board power button to power on/off the motherboard. Figure 3-16: Power Button Location 3.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA5, S_ATA6...

  • Page 49: Sata Power Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-17: SATA Drive Connector Locations Description Table 3-18: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts 3.2.17 SATA Power Connectors CN Label: SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2 CN Type: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Location: See Figure 3-18 See Table 3-19 CN Pinouts: The SATA Power Connectors provides +5V power output to the SATA connectors.

  • Page 50: Serial Port Connector (Rs-232)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-18: SATA Power Connector Locations Description Table 3-19: SATA Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.18 Serial Port Connector (RS-232) CN Label: COM1 CN Type: 40-pin header (2x20) CN Location: F igure 3-19 CN Pinouts: T able 3-20 This connector provides RS-232 connections for four serial ports.

  • Page 51: Serial Port Connectors (Rs-232/422/485)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Description DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD1#) DATA SET READY (DSR1#) RECEIVE DATA (RXD1) REQUEST TO SEND (RTS1#) TRANSMIT DATA (TXD1) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS1#) DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR1#) RING INDICATOR (RI1#) DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD2#) DATA SET READY (DSR2#)

  • Page 52: Smbus Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-20: Serial Port Connector Location DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD#) DATA SET READY (DSR#) RECEIVE DATA (RXD) REQUEST TO SEND (RTS#) TRANSMIT DATA (TXD) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS#) DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR#) RING INDICATOR (RI#)

  • Page 53: Spi Flash Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-21: SMBus Connector Location Description SMB_DATA SMB_CLK Table 3-22: SMBus Connector Pinouts 3.2.21 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 CN Type: 8-pin wafer (1x6) CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The 8-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS.

  • Page 54: Usb Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 3-22: SPI Flash Connector Locations Description Description SPI_VCC(+3.3V) SPI_CS#0 SPI_CLK SPI_SO0 SPI_SI Table 3-23: SPI Flash Connector Pinouts 3.2.22 USB Connectors CN Label: USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4) CN Location: See Figure 3-23...

  • Page 55: Vga Connector (Internal)

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Description VCC (+5V) DATA- DATA+ DATA+ DATA- VCC (+5V) Table 3-24: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.23 VGA Connector (Internal) CN Label: VGA1 10-pin box header CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-24 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-25 The VGA connector connects to a monitor.

  • Page 56: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    Intel® Core i7 Desktop CPU: http://ark.intel.com/ProductCollection.aspx?familyID=28037&MarketSegment=DT 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel F igure 3-25 shows the NOVA-HM551 external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The NOVA-HM551 EPIC panel consists of the following: 2 x Ethernet connectors 2 x HDMI connectors...

  • Page 57: Ethernet Connector

    CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: F igure 3-25 CN Pinouts: T able 3-26 The NOVA-HM551 is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. Each controller can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector. Description Description MDI0+ MDI0+ MDI1+...

  • Page 58: Hdmi Connectors

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 3.3.2 HDMI Connectors CN Label: HDMI1, HDMI2 CN Type: HDMI type A connector CN Location: F igure 3-25 CN Pinouts: T able 3-28 The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector connects to digital audio or video sources. Description...

  • Page 59: Installation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Chapter Installation Page 45...

  • Page 60: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the NOVA-HM551. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the NOVA-HM551 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 61: Installation Considerations

    NOVA-HM551 is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the NOVA-HM551 should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the NOVA-HM551 and injury to the person installing the motherboard. 4.2.1 Installation Notices...

  • Page 62: Unpacking

    4.3 Unpacking When the NOVA-HM551 is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please contact the NOVA-HM551 vendor reseller/vendor where the NOVA-HM551 was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative.

  • Page 63: Socket G1 Cpu Installation

    To install a socket G1 CPU onto the NOVA-HM551, follow the steps below: WARNING: When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU.

  • Page 64: Figure 4-1: Make Sure The Cpu Socket Retention Screw Is Unlocked

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked Step 2: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.

  • Page 65: Socket G1 Cooling Kit Installation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw 4.4.2 Socket G1 Cooling Kit Installation An IEI Socket G1 CPU cooling kit can be purchased separately. (See Chapter 3) The cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Make sure the hooks are properly secured to the bracket. To secure the cooling kit, close the top lever. Step 4: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector on the NOVA-HM551. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0: Page 52...

  • Page 67: So-Dimm Installation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Open the SO-DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can. See Figure 4-4.

  • Page 68: Jumper Settings

    OPEN a jumper means removing the Figure 4-5: Jumper Locations plastic clip from a jumper. Before the NOVA-HM551 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the NOVA-HM551 are listed in T able 4-1.

  • Page 69: Clear Cmos

    T able 4-3 Jumper Location: F igure 4-7 If the NOVA-HM551 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper Page 55...

  • Page 70: Com 5 Function Select

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2. If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu.

  • Page 71: Com 6 Function Select

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Jumper Settings: See Table 4-4 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-8 The COM 5 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the third serial communications port (COM 5) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM 5 Function Select settings are shown in the table below.

  • Page 72: Lvds Voltage Select

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Setting Description Short 1-2 RS-232 (Default) Short 3-4 RS-422 Short 5-6 RS-485 Short 5-6, 7-8 RS-485 with RTS control Table 4-5: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Settings Figure 4-9: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Location 4.5.5 LVDS Voltage Select WARNING: Incorrect voltages can destroy the LCD panel.

  • Page 73: Lvds Panel Resolution Select

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Setting Description Short 2-3 +5.0 V Table 4-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings Figure 4-10: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Locations 4.5.6 LVDS Panel Resolution Select Jumper Label: J_PID1 Jumper Type: 8-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-7...

  • Page 74: Voltage Setup

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Description Short 3-4, 5-6 1600 X 1200 (48-bit) Short 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 1280 X 768 (18-bit) Short 7-8 1280 X 800 (18-bit) Short 1-2, 7-8 1366 X 768 (24-bit) Short 3-4, 7-8 1440 X 900 (36-bit) Short 1-2, 3-4, 7-8...

  • Page 75: Chassis Installation

    The NOVA-HM551 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board surface.

  • Page 76: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors 4.7.1 Audio Kit Installation The Audio Kit that came with the NOVA-HM551 connects to the audio connector on the NOVA-HM551. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. Mic-in connects to a microphone.

  • Page 77: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    The NOVA-HM551 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse connector on the NOVA-HM551 and branches into two cables that are each connected to a PS/2 connector, one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. To connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector please follow the steps below.

  • Page 78: Pcie Mini Card Installation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 4-14: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection Step 4: Attach PS/2 connectors to the chassis. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector is connected to two PS/2 connectors. To secure the PS/2 connectors to the chassis please refer to the installation instructions that came with the chassis.

  • Page 79: Sata Drive Connection

    0: 4.7.4 SATA Drive Connection The NOVA-HM551 is shipped with two SATA drive cables. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 80: Four Serial Port Connector

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 4: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16: SATA Drive Connection 4.7.5 Four Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 81: Usb Cable

    0: Figure 4-18: Serial Device Connector 4.7.6 USB Cable The NOVA-HM551 is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 82: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    1 on the NOVA-HM551 USB connector. Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connectors are properly aligned with the USB connectors on the NOVA-HM551, connect the cable connectors to the on-board connectors. See Figure 4-19. Figure 4-19: Dual USB Cable Connection Step 4: Attach the USB connectors to the chassis.

  • Page 83: Hdmi Display Device Connection

    4.8.1 HDMI Display Device Connection The HDMI connector transmits a digital signal to compatible HDMI display devices such as a TV or computer screen. To connect the HDMI cable to the NOVA-HM551, follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the HDMI connector.

  • Page 84: Lan Connection (Single Connector)

    Chapter 4. Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the NOVA-HM551. See Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21: LAN Connection Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector.

  • Page 85: Software Installation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 4.9 Software Installation All the drivers for the NOVA-HM551 are on the CD that came with the system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.

  • Page 86: Figure 4-23: Available Drivers

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure 4-23: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. S t e p 0 : Page 72...

  • Page 87: Bios Screens

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Chapter BIOS Screens Page 73...

  • Page 88: Introduction

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The UEFI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.

  • Page 89: Getting Help

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Function Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option...

  • Page 90: Main

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 91: Advanced

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 92: Acpi Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.1 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)]...

  • Page 93: Trusted Computing

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.2 Trusted Computing Use the Trusted Computing menu (BIOS Menu 4) to configure settings related to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced TPM Configuration...

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.3 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) i7...

  • Page 95: Sata Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.4 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode.

  • Page 96: Usb Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Enhanced Configures the Serial-ATA controller to be in enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Configures the Serial-ATA controller to be in compatible Compatible EFAULT mode.
  • Page 97 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC All USB Devices [Enabled] Use the All USB Devices option to enable the USB devices. All USB devices are disabled. Disabled Enabled All USB devices are enabled. EFAULT Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.

  • Page 98: Super Io Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.6 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 99 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.6.1.1 COM1 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 100 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Enabled Enable the serial port EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address. The serial port IO port address and interrupt address Auto EFAULT are automatically detected.
  • Page 101 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Auto The serial port IO port address and interrupt address EFAULT are automatically detected. Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt IO=3E8h; address is IRQ11 IRQ=11 IO=3E8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt...
  • Page 102 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC IO=2E8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt IRQ=10, 11 address is IRQ10, 11 Serial Port I/O port address is 2D0h and the interrupt IO=2D0h; address is IRQ10, 11 IRQ=10, 11 IO=2D8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2D8h and the interrupt...
  • Page 103 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.6.1.6 COM6 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 104 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Disabled Disable the parallel port Enable the parallel port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the parallel port IO port address and interrupt address. Auto The parallel port IO port address and interrupt EFAULT address are automatically detected.

  • Page 105: H/W Monitor

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.3.7 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 10) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU Temperature :+40 C...
  • Page 106 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Manual Mode The fan spins at the speed set in: Manual Duty Cycle Setting (Min=0, Max=100) NOTE: Smart fan functions are supported only when using a 4-pin fan. When using a 3-pin fan, the functions are not supported.
  • Page 107 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Third Boundary Temperature [40] WARNING: CPU failure can result if this value is set too high When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting. Minimum Value: 0°C Maximum Value: 127°C...

  • Page 108: Serial Port Console Redirection

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC +12 V +1.5V VSB3V VBAT 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 11) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

  • Page 109: Console Redirection Settings

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Disabled Disabled the console redirection function Enabled the console redirection function Enabled 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu (BIOS Menu 12) allows the console redirection options to be configured. The option is active when Console Redirection option is enabled.

  • Page 110: Chipset

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Bits per second [115200] Use the Bits per second option to specify the transmission speed of the serial port. The transmission speed is 9600 9600 19200 The transmission speed is 19200 57600 The transmission speed is 57600...

  • Page 111: North Bridge Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.4.1 North Bridge Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Select which graphics controller to use as the...

  • Page 112: South Bridge Configuration

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC IGD Memory [64 MB] Use the IGD Memory option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by the Internal graphics device. Disable 32 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 32 MB...
  • Page 113 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Use the Azalia HD Audio option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. The onboard High Definition Audio controller is disabled Disabled Enabled onboard High Definition Audio controller EFAULT automatically detected and enabled Set Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Use the Set Spread Spectrum option to reduce the EMI.

  • Page 114: Intel Igd Swsci Opregion

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Use the Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion menu to configure the video device connected to the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration...
  • Page 115 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID] Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Configuration options are listed below. Select by Panel ID D EFAULT 800x600 18bit...

  • Page 116: Boot

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Enables/Disables Quiet Quiet Boot...

  • Page 117: Security

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled EFAULT automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.

  • Page 118: Exit

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC User Password Use the User Password to set or change a user password. 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 19) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 119 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.

  • Page 120: Abios Menu Options

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 106...
  • Page 121 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 　 BIOS Information .........................76 　 Memory Information ......................76 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................77 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................77 　 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................78 　 TPM Support [Enable] ......................79 　 TPM State [Disabled] ......................79 　...
  • Page 122 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 　 Terminal Type [ANSI]......................95 　 Bits per second [115200].....................96 　 Initiate Graphics Adapter [PEG/IGD]..................97 　 IGD Memory [64 MB]......................98 　 Restore AC Power Loss [Power On]..................98 　 Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]....................99 　 Set Spread Spectrum [Disabled] ..................99 　...

  • Page 123: B One Key Recovery

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Appendix One Key Recovery Page 109...

  • Page 124: One Key Recovery Introduction

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings.

  • Page 125: System Requirement

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.1.1 System Requirement NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. To create the system backup, the main storage device must be split into two partitions (three partitions for Linux).

  • Page 126: Supported Operating System

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: Specialized tools are required to change the partition size if the operating system is already installed. B.1.2 Supported Operating System The recovery CD is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system (OS). The supported OS versions are listed below.

  • Page 127: Setup Procedure For Windows

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: Installing unsupported OS versions may cause the recovery tool to fail. B.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore Windows system, a few setup procedures are required. Step 1: Hardware and BIOS setup (see Section B .2.1)

  • Page 128: Create Partitions

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 4: Turn on the system. Step 5: Press the <DELETE> key as soon as the system is turned on to enter the BIOS. Step 6: Select the connected optical disk drive as the 1 boot device. (Boot...

  • Page 129: Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 3: The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below. Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 4: Press <5> then <Enter>. Figure B-4: Command Mode Step 5: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions.

  • Page 130: Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC system32>format F: /fs:ntfs /q /v:Recovery /y system32>exit Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands Page 116...

  • Page 131: Install Operating System, Drivers And Applications

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 6: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications...

  • Page 132: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition Step 1: Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be...

  • Page 133: Figure B-8: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC recovery files in Section B .2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition. Figure B-8: Build-up Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system.

  • Page 134: Create Factory Default Image

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 135: Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below ( F igure B-13). Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in F igure B-14.

  • Page 136: Figure B-14: Select A Local Source Drive

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in F igure B-15. Then click OK. Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called...

  • Page 137: Figure B-16: File Name To Copy Image To

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in F igure B-17 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller. Figure B-17: Compress Image Page 123...

  • Page 138: Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image ( F igure B-19). Figure B-19: Image Creation Process...

  • Page 139: Setup Procedure For Linux

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue B.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 140: Figure B-22: Partitions For Linux

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure B-22: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 Step 3 described in Section B .2.2.

  • Page 141: Figure B-23: System Configuration For Linux

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-23: System Configuration for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified. In Linux system, enter Administrator (root). When prompt appears, type: cd /boot/grub vi menu.lst...

  • Page 142: Recovery Tool Functions

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. ( F igure B-25) Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 Step 12 described in Section B .2.5 to create a factory default image.

  • Page 143: Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 6. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section B .2.5. 7. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.

  • Page 144: Factory Restore

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 145: Backup System

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 146: Restore Your Last Backup

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO).

  • Page 147: Manual

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually.

  • Page 148: Other Information

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC B.5 Other Information B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key recovery.
  • Page 149 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 5: When the following window appears, press <S> to select “Specify Additional Device”. Step 6: In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then press <Enter>. The user can now start using the SATA HDD.

  • Page 150: System Memory Requirement

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Step 7: After pressing <Enter>, the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Continue to follow the setup procedure from Step 4 in Section B .2.2 Create Partitions to finish the whole setup process. S t e p 0 : B.5.2 System Memory Requirement...

  • Page 151: C Terminology

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Appendix Terminology Page 137...
  • Page 152 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 153 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC computer is usually a male DE-9 connector. The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts digital signals to analog signals. Double Data Rate refers to a data bus transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.
  • Page 154 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC PCIe PCI Express (PCIe) is a communications bus that uses dual data lines for full-duplex (two-way) serial (point-to-point) communications between the SBC components and/or expansion cards and the SBC chipsets. Each line has a 2.5 Gbps data transmission rate and a 250 MBps sustained data transfer rate.
  • Page 155 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC USB 2.0 supports 480Mbps data transfer rates. The Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a graphics display system developed by IBM. Page 141...

  • Page 156: D Watchdog Timer

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 142...
  • Page 157 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 158 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30H ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 159: E Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 145...

  • Page 160: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC E.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 161 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 162 NOVA-HM551 5.25" SBC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

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