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Network Computing Platforms Online Resources The listed websites are links to the on-line product information and technical support. Resource Website Lanner www.lannerinc.com Product www.lannerinc.com/support/download-center Resources http://eRMA.lannerinc.com Acknowledgement Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
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Network Computing Platforms not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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Network Computing Platforms complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components to avoid these problems. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis. Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
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Network Computing Platforms Ne considerez jamais que l’alimentation est coupee d’un circuit, verifiez toujours le circuit. Cet appareil genere, utilise et emet une energie radiofrequence et, s’il n’est pas installe et utilise conformement aux instructions des fournisseurs de composants sans fil, il risque de provoquer des interferences dans les communications radio.
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Network Computing Platforms Un cable de mise a la terre est requis et la zone reliant les sections du conducteur doit faire plus de 4 mm2 ou 10 AWG. Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC •...
Network Computing Platforms Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing NCA-1210. Lanner’s NCA-1210 is a value combination of form factor and computing processor. The compact desktop empowered by Intel Atom C2358/C2558 CPU proves to be the cost-effective network gateway for small and medium enterprises, retail, branch office and other edge security applications.
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Network Computing Platforms Non-ECC up to 16GB 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports Console 1 x RJ-45 Console port Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD tray or 1 x SATADOM (the drive nor DOM is not included) Networking 4 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports Controller Intel SoC Integrated with Marvell 88E1543 PHY Bypass...
Gbe RJ45 with 1 pair bypass, optional 1x 2.5” HDD support / SATA Package Contents Please unpack your package carefully and inspect all the following items 1 – NCA-1210 Network Appliance 1 – Power adaptor 1 – Console cable 1 – Power cord 1 –...
Network Computing Platforms Front I/Os Power 1 x Power on/off switch DC Jack 1 x DC input jack with lock Reset 1 x reset pin Console 1 x RJ-45 console port 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 4 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports Antenna 2 x SMA antenna holes (antennas not included)
Network Computing Platforms Rear I/Os LAN LED 8 x LAN LED for speed and Link/ACT, 2 per RJ-45 port System LED 1 x POWER/BYPASS/SSD status LED set Antenna 2 x SMA antenna holes (antennas not included)
Network Computing Platforms Connector Pin Assignments USB1: Dual USB 2.0 Type-A ports in double-stacked form factor Description Description +P5V_USB0_L +P5V_USB0_L USB0_SB_L_DN USB1_SB_L_DN USB0_SB_L_DP USB1_SB_L_DP COM1: RJ-45 console port for serial console Description Description LNSINA LSSOUTA LAN: 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN Connectors...
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Network Computing Platforms Description Fast E-Net Giga Net MD0+ MD0- MD1+ MD2+ MD2- MD1- MD3+ MD3- 10-/100-/1000+ 10+/100+/1000- Link+/ACT- Link-/ACT+ SATA6G_1: 7-pin SATA signal connector for SATA storage device Description Description PS4P1: 4-pin SATA power connector at 2.54mm for SATA storage device Description...
Please wear ESD protected gloves before conducting the following steps. Do NOT pile any object onto the system. 1. Power off NCA-1210 completely and remove all power connections. 2. Remove the screws from the bottom and two sides, as circled in the figures below.
Network Computing Platforms 3. Slide the compartment as the arrows of directions below to access the inside of the system. Notes: the four rubber pads at the bottom compartment are designed and pre-installed for desktop usages. The rubber pads may affect rackmount installation. You may remove them for rackmount purposes, but the screw holes will be exposed.
Network Computing Platforms 3. Insert the module into the slot in a diagonal angle and press it down until it’s firmly seated by the clips at both sides. Installing Mini-PCIe Modules The motherboard provides two mini-PCIe sockets. Please follow the procedures below for installation.
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Network Computing Platforms 3. Press the module down and apply screws to secure it.
Network Computing Platforms Installing Disk Drives The system supports 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD as data storage (SSD is recommended due to heat and vibration concerns). Please follow the steps below for installation. 1. Remove the four screws of the disk tray. 2.
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Network Computing Platforms 4. Turn the tray with SSD upside down and apply four screws. 5. Place the SSD-installed tray back onto the system. Apply four screws back. 6. Connect the SATA 7-pin signal cable and the SATA 4-pin power cable to their corresponding connectors on the motherboard.
Network Computing Platforms Installing SMA Antenna (optional) The system can be customized to enable SMA antenna connectivity. Please follow the steps below to install the antenna. 1. Plug the female connector of the SMA antenna cable to the ‘‘MAIN’’ and ‘‘ALT’’ connectors (antenna connector of a wireless network module), as shown in the image below.
Network Computing Platforms 4. Tighten the rings and install the antenna. When installing the antenna, rotate it until it is tightened. Replacing Cooling Fans The system supports one cooling fan. To replace a worn-down fan, please follow the steps below. Notes: make sure the power is completely off and unplugged.
Network Computing Platforms Chapter 5: BIOS Setup (TBD) To enter the BIOS setup utility, simply follow the steps below: 1. Boot up the system. 2. Press <Delete> during the boot-up. Your system should be running POST (Power-On-Self-Test) upon booting up. 3.
Network Computing Platforms Main The [Main] is the first setup screen when you enter BIOS. The [Main] displays general system and BIOS information and you may configure “System Date”, and “System Time”. BIOS Information Project Version: displays version information Build Date and Time: displays the date and time the BIOS was built. Press “Enter”...
Network Computing Platforms Advanced Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Advanced] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you wish to configure. F81801 Super IO Configuration Press “Enter” to access configuration sub-menu for super IO chip parameters. You may access settings for Serial Port 1.
Network Computing Platforms Once you have entered Serial Port 1 Configuration, you may choose to enable or disable the serial port. HW Monitor This option allows you to view hardware health status. you may use [↑] [↓] to select ‘‘Hardware Monitor’’...
Network Computing Platforms Serial Port Console Redirection This option allows you to configure parameters about serial port console redirection. Press “Enter” to access the submenu. select “Enabled” or “Disable” for an available COM port to set up Console Redirection: the console redirection. Then you may use [↑] [↓] to enter ‘‘Console Redirection Settings’’. Notably, the ‘‘Console Redirection Settings’’...
Network Computing Platforms COM Console Redirection Settings the emulation configuration. Select “VT100”, “VT100+”, “VT-UTF8” or Terminal Type: “ANSI”. VT100: ASCII character set VT100+: extends VT100 to support color function keys VT-UTF8: uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more ANSI: Extended ASCII character set select “9600”, “19200”, “38400”, “57600”, or “115200”...
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Network Computing Platforms select the value for data bits. In this case, “7” or “8”. Data Bits: a parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Parity Bits: Select “None”, “Even”, “Odd”, “Mark” or “Space”.
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Network Computing Platforms : stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard is 1 stop bit. Stop Bits Communication with slow devices may require more than 1. flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if Flow Control: the receiving buffers are full, a “stop”...
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Network Computing Platforms this option enables/disables VT-UTF8 combination key VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. : on this mode, when “Enabled”, only text will be sent. This is to capture Recorder Mode terminal data.
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Network Computing Platforms select “Enable” or “Disable” for extended terminal resolution. Resolution 100 x 31: select “80x24” or “80x25”. The default for this case Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: is “80x24”.
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Network Computing Platforms select Function Key and Key Pad on Putty. You may select “VT100”, Putty KeyPad: “LINUX”, “XTERMR6”, “SCO”, “ESCN”, or “VT400”. The settings specify if BootLoader is selected than Legacy Redirection After BIOS POST: console redirection is disabled before booting to Legacy OS. Default value is “Always Enable” which means Legacy OS console redirection is always enabled after BIOS.
Network Computing Platforms CPU Configurations This option allows you to configure CPU parameters. When “Enabled”, the CPU will limit its maximum CPUID input Limit CPUID Maximum: value to 3 when the processor is queried. When “Disabled”, the CPU will function with its actual maximum CPUID values.
Network Computing Platforms IDE Configuration Press Enter to access items for SATA devices and settings. enable or disable SATA function Serial-ATA (SATA): select SATA speed based on the generations defined by SATA SATA Speed Support: specifications. the selection to determine the SATA mode for your storage devices. You may SATA Mode: select “IDE”...
Network Computing Platforms USB Configuration This option allows you to configure USB device Settings. displays information about USB module version USB Module Version: displays USB devices USB Devices: this function enables or disables legacy USB support. Auto option Legacy USB Support: disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
Network Computing Platforms Chipset Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Chipset] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select ‘‘North Bridge’’ or ‘‘South Bridge’’ to configure the parameters. North Bridge Memory Information Total Memory: displays total memory set the maximum value of TOLUD.
Network Computing Platforms South Bridge Once entered South Bridge setting, you may configure USB, PCI Express, high precision timer and restore AC Power Loss states. restore on AC power loss options. Restore On Power Loss: control the USB EHCI (USB2.0) functions. One EHCI controller USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support: must always be enabled.
Network Computing Platforms PCI Express Configuration You may configured PCI Express Port, Hot Plug and Speed for the PCI Express and also view the information about Extra Bus Reserved, Reserved Memory, Reserved Memory Alignment, Prefetchable Memory, Prefetchable Memory Alignment and Reserved I/O. enable or disable the PCI Express port 0 in the chipet PCI Express Port 0/1: enable or disable hot-plug function...
Network Computing Platforms Security Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Security] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. set administrator password. Once set, then this only limits Administrator Password: access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
Network Computing Platforms Boot Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Boot] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 Setup Prompt Timeout: (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
Network Computing Platforms Save & Exit Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Save & Exit] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. exit system setup after saving the configuration changes Save Changes and Exit: exit system setup without saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Exit:...
Network Computing Platforms Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer A watchdog timer is a piece of hardware that can be used to automatically detect system anomalies and reset the processor in case there are any problems. Generally speaking, a watchdog timer is based on a counter that counts down from an initial value to zero. The software selects the counter’s initial value and periodically restarts it.
Network Computing Platforms Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection Console redirection lets you monitor and configure a system from a remote terminal computer by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port. These following steps illustrate how to use this feature. The BIOS of the system allows the redirection of console I/O to a serial port.
2. Independent bypass status control for each pair up to a total of 4 pairs 3. Lanner Bypass Modules can bypass systems Ethernet ports on a host system during three instances: Just-on (Just-on is the brief moment when the internal power supply turns on and booting process starts), System off, or upon software request (during run-time).
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Network Computing Platforms http://www.lannerinc.com/download-center/ and browse the download center and look for Lanner LAN Bypass Watchdog User Manual under the Accessories folder. Fro a description of the physical LAN ports equipped with this function, refer to Front Panel Features in Chapter1 Introduction.
• Parallel Text-based LCM: The LCM connects to the motherboard’s parallel port. The LCD screen can display 2 lines, 16 (or 20) characters per line. • USB and Serial Text or Graphic-based LCM: Our next generation LCM. Lanner engineers design a common source code to be deployed on these two differently interfaced LCM modules.
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Display Off turning off the LCM display Cursor Off/On NOT showing/showing the cursor on the LCM display Blinking off/On turning off/on the cursor blinking Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” displaying the specific sentences Reading “Lanner@Taiwan” reading the specific sentence CGram Test displaying the user-stored characters...
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Network Computing Platforms -LCM1 — Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” in line1. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM1 -LCM2 — Writing “2013-11-05” in line 2. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM2 Keypad — Get the keypad input: the 1st button is read in as Left, the 2nd button is read in as Up, the 3rd button is read in as Right, and the 4th button is read in as Down.
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Network Computing Platforms Virtualization Implemented by Parallel Port Pass Through By the utilization of the parallel port pass through, the Parallel Text-based LCM implements the following three kinds of virtualization in the Guest OS. - QEMU/KVM - Xen - VMWare Player Here, we take the Fedora 20 x86_64 operation system for instance to explain 3 virtualization respectively for parallel port pass through.
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Network Computing Platforms Setting --> VMWare Player’s setting page to select /dev/parport0 as parallel port device. (3) Open a terminal in the Guest OS and then issue the following commands to install Linux Kernel drivers. # modprobe parport # modprobe parport_pc # modprobe ppdev 4) Check that whether the /dev/parport0 exists or not.
Network Computing Platforms Appendix E: Terms and Conditions Warranty Policy 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;...
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