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NCA-1210

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Rev 1.0
September 12, 2016

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Network Computing Platforms NCA-1210 User Manual Rev 1.0 September 12, 2016...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Lanner Electronics Inc. Lanner Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Lanner Electronics Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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).
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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 •...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Network Computing Platforms Table of Contents Revision History ......................2 Chapter 1: Introduction ....................10 System Specification....................10 Ordering Information ...................12 Package Contents ....................12 Chapter 2: System Overview ..................13 Mechanical Drawing....................13 Block Diagram .....................14 Front I/Os ......................15 Rear I/Os ......................16 Chapter 3: Board Layout....................17 Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard .............17 Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out ..............18 Jumper Settings....................18...
  • Page 9 Network Computing Platforms Save & Exit ......................51 Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer ..............52 Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection..............53 Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 LAN Bypass ..........54 Appendix D: Programming the LCM ................56 Appendix E: Terms and Conditions ................61...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12: Ordering Information

    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 –...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: System Overview

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 2: System Overview Mechanical Drawing Unit: mm...
  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Network Computing Platforms Block Diagram...
  • Page 15: Front I/Os

    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)
  • Page 16: Rear I/Os

    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)
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Board Layout

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 3: Board Layout Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard COM1 LAN3-6 USB1 DCIN1 JCOM1 DIMM1 MINIPCI2 PS4P1 FAN1 LPC1 JBAT1 SPIROM1 MINIPCI2 SATA6G_1...
  • Page 18: Jumper Setting And Connector Pin-Out

    Network Computing Platforms Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out Jumper Settings J2 Reset Mode: set the Reset Mode as Hardware (HW) Reset or Software (SW) Reset.. Default “short pins” are 2-3 as Software Reset (1x3-pin 2.54mm 3P DIP). Description HW Reset Switch input (default 1-2) SW Reset JBAT1: CMOS Clear.
  • Page 19: Connector Pin Assignments

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 Network Computing Platforms J3: GEN3 LAN Bypass Flash jumper setting Fucttion Description Select Pin Normal Flash JCOM1: GEN3 LAN Bypass Flash pin header Description P3VSB NXP_RXD NXP_TXD LPC1: 2x10-pin low pin count at 2.0mm Pin header DIP Description Description CLK_33M_P80 LPC_AD1 PLTRST_PORT80_N LPC_AD0...
  • Page 22 Network Computing Platforms MPCIE1/2: 2 x mini-PCIe sockets Description Description PME_PE_N VCC3 1.5V NC_RSV1 SMB_CLK NC_RSV2 Mini_PCIe_TXN0 1.5V SMB_DATA Mini_CLKREQ_N1 Mini_PCIe_TXP0 NC_UIM_PWR NC_UIM_DATA MINIPCIE_REFCLKN NC_UIM_CLK MINIPCIE_REFCLKP VCC3 NC_UIM_RST VCC3 NC_UIM_VPP NC_LED_WWAN# NC_RSV3 NC_LED_WLAN# NC_RSV4 NC_RSV9 RF_KILL_N2_R NC_LED_WPAN# NC_RSV10 PLTRST_MINIPCIE_N 1.5V Mini_PCIe_RXN0 NC_RSV11 P3VSB...
  • Page 23 Network Computing Platforms SPIROM1: 2x10-pin SPIROM at 2.0mm Pin header SMD for debug purpose Description Description SPI_HOLD0_L PMU_AVN_SPI_R_CS0 V_3P3_SPI PMU_AVN_SPI_MISO PMU_AVN_SPI_R_CLK PMU_AVN_SPI_R_MOSI...
  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Hardware Setup

    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.
  • Page 25: Installing The System Memory

    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.
  • Page 26: Installing Mini-Pcie Modules

    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.
  • Page 27 Network Computing Platforms 3. Press the module down and apply screws to secure it.
  • Page 28: Installing Disk Drives

    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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Installing Sma Antenna (Optional)

    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.
  • Page 31: Replacing Cooling Fans

    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.
  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Bios Setup (Tbd)

    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.
  • Page 33: Main

    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”...
  • Page 34: Advanced

    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.
  • Page 35: Hw Monitor

    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’’...
  • Page 36: Serial Port Console Redirection

    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’’...
  • Page 37: Com 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”...
  • Page 38 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”.
  • Page 39 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”...
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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”.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43: Cpu Configurations

    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.
  • Page 44: Ide Configuration

    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”...
  • Page 45: Usb Configuration

    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.
  • Page 46: Chipset

    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.
  • Page 47: South Bridge

    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.
  • Page 48: Pci Express Configuration

    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...
  • Page 49: Security

    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.
  • Page 50: Boot

    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.
  • Page 51: Save & Exit

    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:...
  • Page 52: Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer

    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.
  • Page 53: Appendix B: Setting Up Console Redirection

    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.
  • Page 54: Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 Lan Bypass

    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).
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Appendix D: Programming The Lcm

    • 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.
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61: Appendix E: Terms And Conditions

    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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