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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 •...
Intel® H110 and C236 series chipset, and flexible LAN configurations. The adoption of the 6th generation Intel® Core™ processor comes with the promise to enhance processor performance, while lowering the TDP. NCA-4210 supports flexible LAN configurations. Depending on the SKUs, there are Ethernet connectivity options of 6 x RJ-45 GbE LAN + 2 x SFP GbE LAN with 2 pairs of bypass, and 6 x RJ-45 GbE LAN with 2 pairs of bypass.
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Network Computing Platforms 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports 1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD (the drive is not Storage included) 1 x mSATA socket via mini-PCIe interface Networking Model-A: 6 x RJ-45 GbE Ethernet ports Model-B: 6 x RJ-45 GbE Ethernet ports and 2 x SFP ports Controller Model-A: 6 x Intel i210-AT...
PCH, 6 GbE RJ45 with 2 pairs bypass, 2 SFP GbE ports and 1 NIC Module Slot Package Contents Please unpack your package carefully and inspect all the following items 1 – NCA-4210 Network Security Platform 1 – power cable 1 – Short Ear Rack mount kit with screws 1 – Console cable 1 –...
Network Computing Platforms Front I/Os LED Indicators POWER/STATUS/HDD Power: status about power supply Status: programmable status LED signals for system activities HDD: status about storage devices, such as HDD or SSD LCM with 4 x keypads Console 1 x RJ-45 console port 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports in double stacked form 6 x RJ-45 GbE ports SFP LAN...
Network Computing Platforms Rear I/Os PCIe 1 x PCIe expansion slot (optional) Expansion Fans 3 x cooling fans Power switch 1 x power on/off switch power jack 1 x power jack for connection with power adapter...
Network Computing Platforms Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out Jumper Settings J4:RTC reset - the clear CMOS jumper Short Pins Description 1-2 (Default) Normal Clear CMOS J6:RESET - the jumper to set hardware or software reset Short Pins Description Hardware Reset 2-3(Default) Software Reset J1:PCIE Reversal Function - the jumper to set PCIe normal or reversal behavior...
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Network Computing Platforms Short Pins Description PCIE 1X8 1X4 1X4 2-3(Default) PCIE 2X8 J3:PCIE X8 X4 Function – select PCIe x4 or x8 mode Short Pins Description 1-2(Default) PCIE 2X8 PCIE 1X8 1X4 1X4 J5:POWER Button Function – select ATX or AT power mode Short Pins Description 1-2(Default)
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Network Computing Platforms Pin number Pin signal In/Out Request To Send (RTS) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Transmitted Data (TxD) Signal Ground Signal Ground Received Data (RxD) Data Set Ready (DSR) Clear To Send (CTS) J18: internal pin header for serial connection Pin number Pin signal In/Out...
Please wear ESD protected gloves before conducting the following steps. 1. Power off NCA-4210 completely. 2. Remove the two screws at the rear, as circled in the figures below. 3. Slide and pull the top compartment as the arrow of direction below.
Network Computing Platforms 4. Lift the top compartment. Installing the CPU The motherboard supports 1 x 6 Generation Intel CPU (codenamed Skylake) with LGA1151 socket. Please follow the steps below for installing the processor. 1. Press the load lever as shown in the figure below.
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Network Computing Platforms 2. Hold and drag the load lever outwards. 3. Drag the load lever out of the latch.
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Network Computing Platforms 4. Move the load lever as shown in the image below. 5. Once the cover is opened, you can install the CPU. Then, reverse the steps to securely lock the CPU socket.
Network Computing Platforms Installing the CPU Heat-Sink and Fan Duct The system is supplied with a CPU heat sink and a fan duct as its thermal solution. Please refer to the steps below. 1. Prepare the supplied heat sink and place it on top of the CPU socket. Make sure the 4 screws on the heat sink align with the 4 screw-holes on the motherboard.
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Network Computing Platforms 3. Prepare the supplied fan duct. The fan duct will serve as the heat radiation bracket for the CPU and the motherboard. 4. Fold the fan duct as shown in the image below. 5. Place the folded fan duct on top of the heat sink. Please make sure the screw-holes are aligned.
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Network Computing Platforms 6. Remove the double-sided tapes on the back, as pointed by the two arrows in the diagram below. 7. Fold and attach the tape of the right side of the fan duct to the aluminum bracket as shown in the image below.
Network Computing Platforms 8. Insert the part with tape at the corner between the two cooling fans. Then attach the tape to the fan as shown in the image below. Installing the System Memory The motherboard supports DDR4 ECC/UDIMM up to 2,400MHz memory at max. 16GB per socket.
Network Computing Platforms Installing Disk Drives The system supports 1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs as data storage. Please follow the steps below for installation. (Note: the following steps are based on 2 x 2.5” SATA disk drives installation).
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Network Computing Platforms 3. Take the tray out and prepare to install a SATA 2.5” disk drive. 4. Place the disk drive as shown in the image below. Apply 2 screws for each side of the disk drive. SATA connector this way 5.
Network Computing Platforms 6. Establish SATA cable connection between the disk drive and the motherboard. Please apply 15+7 SATA cable to the drive while using SATA 7-pin connector and SATA 4-pin connector for the motherboard. Installing a mSATA Module The motherboard provides one mSATA slot. Follow the procedures below for installing a mSATA card.
Network Computing Platforms Installing an IPMI Card The motherboard provides one OPMA socket which is used to install an IPMI card. Please follow the steps below for instructions. 1. Locate the OPMA socket. 2. Insert an IPMI card into the socket and then press it down. 3.
Network Computing Platforms Replacing Cooling Fans NCA-4210 supports 2 cooling fans. To replace a worn-down fan, please follow the steps below. 1. Remove the screws circled below. 2. Apply some force and pull the fan out of its original place, as shown in the image below.
Network Computing Platforms Installing Ethernet NIC Module NCA-4210 supports one Ethernet NIC module space to expand its network throughput. Please follow the instructions below. Notes: For information about compatible modules, please refer to the “Ordering Information” and “Optional Accessories” sections, or contact Lanner for more details.
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Network Computing Platforms 3. Slide your Ethernet NIC module into the space, until it is firmly attached. 4. Secure the module with two captive screws on the bezel.
Network Computing Platforms Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 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. Then you will be directed to the BIOS main screen. 4.
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 BIOS Vendor: displays BIOS vendor information BIOS Version: displays BIOS version Build Date and Time: displays the date and time the BIOS was built.
Network Computing Platforms Advanced Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Advanced] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you wish to configure. Super IO Configuration Press “Enter” to access configuration sub-menu for super IO chip parameters. You may access settings for Serial Port 1 or 2 or the Parallel port.
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Network Computing Platforms Once you have entered Super I/O configuration, you may choose to configure Serial Port 1 or 2, or the Parallel port. Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration Press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 1 (COM). Device setting is fixed as default.
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Network Computing Platforms Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration Once Serial Port 2 is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 2 (COM). Device setting is fixed as default.
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Network Computing Platforms Parallel Port Configuration This option allows you to set parameters for parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Once Parallel Port is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Parallel Port. Device setting is fixed as default.
Network Computing Platforms Smart Fan Configuration This option allows you to configure parameters about the cooling fans. Press “Enter” to access the submenu. CPU Smart Fan Mode Once Serial Port 2 is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable “Smart Fan Mode”.
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 COM port console redirection. Console Redirection: The default is “Enabled”.
Network Computing Platforms select this item to enter the setting sub-menu. Console Redirection Settings: 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...
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Network Computing Platforms select “9600”, “19200”, “38400”, “57600”, or “115200” for bits per Bits per second: second. The Bps will determine serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds select the value for data bits.
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Network Computing Platforms a parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Parity Bits: Select “None”, “Even”, “Odd”, “Mark” or “Space”. : 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.
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Network Computing Platforms flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if Flow Control: the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. You may select “None” or “Hardware RTS/CTS”, depending on the circumstances. this option enables/disables VT-UTF8 combination key VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
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Network Computing Platforms : on this mode, when “Enabled”, only text will be sent. This is to capture Recorder Mode terminal data. select Function Key and Key Pad on Putty. You may select “VT100”, Putty KeyPad: “LINUX”, “XTERMR6”, “SCO”, “ESCN”, or “VT400”.
Network Computing Platforms CPU Configuration This option allows you to configure CPU parameters. number of cores to enable in each processor package. The Active Processor Cores: default is “All” for optimization.
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Network Computing Platforms You may press ‘‘Enter’’ to select the number of cores to be enabled. an Intel hardware-based protection against malicious code. It will Execute Disable Bit: detect the memory in which a code can be executed or not. When enabled, it will prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS.
Network Computing Platforms SATA Configuration Press Enter to access items for SATA devices and settings. the selection to determine how SATA controllers operate. SATA Mode Selection:...
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Network Computing Platforms You may select ‘‘AHCI’’ or ‘‘RAID’’ mode. Please be noted that there must be two SATA disk drives installed in order to enable RAID mode. enable or disable the mSATA port mSATA:...
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Network Computing Platforms enable or disable the SATA1 port SATA1: enable or disable the SATA2 port SATA2:...
Network Computing Platforms USB Configuration This option allows you to configure USB device Settings. 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. Disable option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
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Network Computing Platforms You may select ‘‘Enabled’’, ‘‘Disabled’’ or ‘‘Auto’’.
Network Computing Platforms LAN Boot Select This option allows you to select one of the onboard LAN boot. Press “Enter” to access the sub-menu. the default is “Disabled” On Board LAN Boot:...
Network Computing Platforms Chipset Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Chipset] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select ‘‘System Agent (SA) Configuration’’ or ‘‘PCH-IO Configuration’’. displays and provides options to configure system System Agent (SA) Configuration: agent (SA) parameters VT-d: select “Enabled”...
Network Computing Platforms Memory Configuration Memory Configuration provides memory configuration parameters. Once accessed, information about memory frequency, total memory, and DIMM#1/2 status will be displayed.
Network Computing Platforms PCH-IO Configuration PCH-IO configuration provides PCH parameters. Intel PCH RC Version: displays Intel PCH RC version Intel PCH SKU Name: displays PCH SKU name Intel PCH Rev ID: displays Intel PCH revision ID Restore On Power Loss: select “Restore On Power Loss” options: Power On, Power Off, or Last Status.
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. select boot mode LEGACY or UEFI. Boot mode select:...
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Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the first system boot device. Boot Option #1: determine the device to be the second system boot device. Boot Option #2:...
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Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the third system boot device. Boot Option #3: specifies the boot device priority sequence from available USB Device BBS Priorities: USB drives.
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Network Computing Platforms set the device to be the first system boot device. Boot Option #1: determine the device to be the second system boot device. Boot Option #2:...
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Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the third system boot device. Boot Option #3: determine the device to be the fourth system boot device. Boot Option #4:...
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:...
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Network Computing Platforms exit system setup without saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Exit: restore/load factory default setting for all setup parameters. Restore Defaults:...
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Network Computing Platforms Boot Override You may select a device under “Boot Override” for this function.
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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