Intel socket479 motherboard supporting intel pentium m and celeron m processors and both vga and dual lvds graphics output with dual pcie gbe, usb 2.0, sata and audio (266 pages)
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC )zNOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 CPU Card MODEL: NOVA-D5251/D4251 5.25” Motherboard Intel® Atom Processor, VGA/LVDS Dual Display, Quad GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Two SATA 3Gb/s, Two PCIe Mini, PCI, PCI-104, RoHS User Manual Page I Rev. 1.10 - 7 February, 2014...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Revision Date Version Changes 7 February, 2014 1.10 Updated for R11 version – changed audio codec to Realtek ALC662 12 December, 2012 1.01 Modified digital I/O description to 24-bit digital I/O (12-bit input, 12-bit output) 21 February, 2011 1.00...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 4.5.5 CPU Fan Setting ....................71 4.5.6 LVDS Voltage Select..................72 4.5.7 LVDS Panel Resolution Select ................. 73 4.5.8 PCI-104 Voltage Setup ..................75 4.6 C .................... 76 HASSIS NSTALLATION 4.6.1 Airflow......................76 4.6.2 Motherboard Installation................. 76 4.7 I...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.3.6.1 COM n Configuration ................101 5.3.7 H/W Monitor ....................107 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ..............110 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings..............111 5.4 C ........................112 HIPSET 5.4.1 Host Bridge Configuration ................113 5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration................114 5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion................116 5.5 B...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.6.5 Create Shared Directory................160 B.6.6 Setup a Client System for Auto Recovery ............161 B.7 O .................... 164 THER NFORMATION B.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller....... 164 B.7.2 System Memory Requirement ................ 166 C TERMINOLOGY .....................
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Table 3-30: TPM Connector Pinouts ...................55 Table 3-31: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................56 Table 3-32: VGA Connector Pinouts...................57 Table 3-33: LAN Pinouts ......................59 Table 3-34: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs ................59 Table 3-35: Serial Port Pinouts....................60 Table 4-1: Jumpers ........................67 Table 4-2: AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings ..............67...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................93 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................94 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................95 BIOS Menu 4: TPM Configuration ....................96 BIOS Menu 5: CPU Configuration ....................97 BIOS Menu 6: IDE Configuration....................98 BIOS Menu 7: USB Configuration ....................99...
1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is a 5.25” SBC with a Intel® Atom D525 or D425 CPU. Up to two 2.0 GB 800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs are supported by the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 (system max. 4 GB). The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is designed for fanless operation.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 1.2 Model Variations There are three models of the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 motherboard. The model variations are listed in Table 1-1 below. Model PCIe GbE LVDS COM Ports 18-bit 1 x DB-9 RS-232 Intel® Atom NOVA-PV-D5251-G4 Four RJ-45...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 1.6 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 203.20 mm Width: 146.05 mm Figure 1-4: NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 Dimensions (mm) Page 6...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 1.7 Data Flow F igure 1-6 shows the data flow between the CPU, the chipset and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter. Figure 1-6: Data Flow Block Diagram...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 1.8 Technical Specifications NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 technical specifications are listed in table below. Specification NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25” Form Factor Embedded Socket 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom D525 dual-core CPU with 1 MB L2 cache CPU Supported 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom D425 single-core CPU with 512 KB L2 cache Express Chipset Intel®...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Specification NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 Expansion One PCI slot PCIe Two PCIe Mini slots (one supports IEI mini DOM) PCI-104 One PCI-104 slot I/O Interface Connectors Audio Connector One internal audio connector (10-pin box header) Serial Ports Four RS-232 COM connectors via 40-pin header...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Specification NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 D525: -20ºC ~ 60ºC with free air; -20ºC ~ 70ºC with force air Operating Temperature D425: -20ºC ~ 65ºC with free air; -20ºC ~ 70ºC with force air Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Physical Specifications...
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-PV-D5251/D4251 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.
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-PV-D5251/D4251 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC VGA cable (P/N: 32003-000900-100-RS) Mini jumper pack (2.0mm) Utility CD One Key Recovery 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...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations Page 18...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin box header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 3-3 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.2 Battery Connector CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. CN Label: BAT1 CN Type:...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Description Battery+ (+3.3V) Ground Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 CompactFlash® Slot NOTE: 1. Both CompactFlash® Type I and Type II cards are supported. 2. To use SATA and CF, CF must be set to slave. CN Label: CN Type: CompactFlash®...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC The SO-DIMM connector is for installing memory on the system. Figure 3-6: SO-DIMM Connector Locations 3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 CN Type: 26-pin header (2x13) CN Location: See Figure 3-7 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.6 Digital I/O Programming Port CN Label: P_DIO_1 8-pin header (1x8) CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-8 CN Pinouts: T able 3-7 Used for programming the LC4064 chip connected to connector DIO1. Figure 3-8: Programming Port Location...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.7 Fan Connector (CPU) CN Label: CPU_FAN1 4-pin wafer (1x4) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-9: CPU Fan Connector Location...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.8 Fan Connector (System) CN Label: FAN2 CN Type: 3-pin wafer (1x3) CN Location: F igure 3-10 CN Pinouts: T able 3-9 The cooling fan connector provides a 12V, 500mA current to the cooling fan. Figure 3-10: +12V Fan Connector Locations...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC CN Location: See Figure 3-11 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The connector connects to the hard drive activity LED and power LED on the system front panel. +5 V power output is also provided via this connector.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC CN Location: See Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-11 The IDE connector can connect to an IDE hard drive or optical device. Figure 3-12: IDE Connector Location Description Description RESET# DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.15 Parallel Port Connector CN Label: LPT1 26-pin header (2x13) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-17 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some other parallel port device such as a printer.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC CN Location: See Figure 3-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board. Figure 3-19: PCI Slot Location Description Description TRST -12 V +12 V +5 V...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Description Description +5 V +5 V AD30 AD31 +3.3 V AD29 AD28 AD26 AD27 AD25 AD24 +3.3 V IDSEL C/BE3 +3.3 V AD23 AD22 AD20 AD21 AD19 AD18 +3.3 V AD16 AD17 +3.3 V C/BE2 FRAME IRDY TRDY +3.3 V...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Description Description AD11 AD12 AD10 C/BE0 +3.3 V +3.3 V +5 V +5 V REQ64 ACK64 +5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V Table 3-18: PCI Slot 3.2.18 PCIe Mini Card Slots CN Label: MINI-PCIE1, MINI-PCIE2...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.20 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWR_BTN1 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis. Figure 3-22: Power Button Connector Location...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC CN Pinouts: See Table 3-23 The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis. Figure 3-23: Reset Button Connector Location Description RESET# signal Table 3-23: Reset Button Connector Pinouts 3.2.22 SATA Drive Connectors...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC The SATA Power Connectors provides +5V power output to the SATA connectors. Figure 3-25: SATA Power Connector Locations Description Table 3-25: SATA Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.24 Serial Port Connector (RS-232) CN Label: COM1 CN Type: 40-pin header (2x20)
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC This connector provides RS-232 connections for four serial ports. Figure 3-26: COM Connector Locations Description Description DATA CARRIER DETECT (DCD1#) DATA SET READY (DSR1#) RECEIVE DATA (RXD1) REQUEST TO SEND (RTS1#) TRANSMIT DATA (TXD1) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS1#)
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Description Description TRANSMIT DATA (TXD4) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS4#) DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR4#) RING INDICATOR (RI4#) Table 3-26: Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.25 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) CN Label: COM6 CN Type: 14-pin header (2x7) CN Location:...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 3.2.29 USB Connectors CN Label: USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4) CN Location: See Figure 3-31 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-31 The USB connectors connect to USB devices. Each pin header provides two USB ports.
LAN1, LAN2, (LAN3, LAN4) CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: F igure 3-33 CN Pinouts: T able 3-33 The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is equipped with two or four RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. Each controller can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector. Page 58...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Description Description MDI0+ MDI0+ MDI1+ MDI1- MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ MDI3- Table 3-33: LAN Pinouts The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yellow. The green LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the speed. See T able 3-34.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical to strictly adhere to the following anti-static precautions whenever the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251, or any other electrical component, is handled.
4.2 Installation Considerations NOTE: The following installation notices and installation considerations should be read and understood before the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 and injury to the person installing the motherboard.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Before and during the installation of the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 DO NOT: DO NOT remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for warranty validation. DO NOT use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are properly connected.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 4: Removing a SO-DIMM. To remove a SO-DIMM, push both handles outward. The memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0: 4.4 CompactFlash® Installation NOTE: Both CompactFlash® Type I and Type II cards are supported.
OPEN a jumper means removing the Figure 4-3: Jumper Locations plastic clip from a jumper. Before the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 are listed in T able 4-1.
Jumper Location: F igure 4-5 If the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in T able 4-3. Setting Description Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup (Default) Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in F igure 4-5 below.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 4-4: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Settings Figure 4-6: COM 6 Function Select Jumper Location 4.5.4 CompactFlash® Setup...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure 4-8: CPU Fan Setting Jumper Location 4.5.6 LVDS Voltage Select WARNING: Incorrect voltages can destroy the LCD panel. Make sure to select a voltage that matches the voltage required by the LCD panel. Jumper Label: J_VLVDS1 for LVDS2...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC J_LCD_TYPE1 Description Short 1-2, 3-4 1024 X 768 (18-bit) Short 5-6 1280 X 1024 (18-bit) Short 1-2, 7-8 1366 X 768 (18-bit) Short 1-2, 5-6, 7-8 1280 X 800 (18-bit) Short 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 1280 X 600 (18-bit)
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 4.5.8 PCI-104 Voltage Setup Jumper Label: 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 4-10 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-11 This jumper selects the voltage supplied to the PCI-104 expansion module. Setting Description Short 1-2 +5.0 V (Default) Short 2-3 +3.3 V...
The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse connector on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connector is properly aligned with the keyboard/mouse connector on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251, connect the cable connector to the on-board connectors. See Figure 4-13. Figure 4-13: 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 4.7.3 LVDS LCD Installation The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 can be connected to a TFT LCD screen through the LVDS crimp connector on the board. To connect a TFT LCD to the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connector.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure 4-14: LVDS Connector Step 3: Locate the backlight inverter connector. The location of the backlight inverter connector is shown in Chapter 3. Step 4: Connect backlight connector. Connect the backlight connector to the driver TFT LCD PCB as shown in Figure 4-15. When inserting the cable connector, make sure the pins are properly aligned.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure 4-15: Backlight Inverter Connection 4.7.4 PCIe Mini Card Installation To install the PCIe Mini card, please refer to the diagram and instructions below. Figure 4-16: PCIe Mini Card Installation Page 81...
0: 4.7.5 SATA Drive Connection The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 is shipped with one SATA drive cable. 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Connection 4.7.6 Four Serial Port Connector The 40-pin serial port connector connects the board connector to four DB-9 connectors. To install, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the COM connector. The locations of the COM port connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
0: Figure 4-19: Serial Device Connector 4.7.7 USB Cable The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
If the USB pins are not properly aligned, the USB device can burn out. Step 2: Align the connectors. The cable has two connectors. Correctly align pin 1on each cable connector with pin 1 on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 USB connector. Step 3: Insert the cable connectors. Once the cable connectors are properly aligned with the USB connectors on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251, connect the cable connectors to the on-board connectors.
Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the LAN connectors are shown in Chapter 3. Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251. See Figure 4-21. Figure 4-21: LAN Connection Page 86...
RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0: 4.8.2 Serial Device Connection (G4 Model Only) The NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 has an optional female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 4.9 Software Installation All the drivers for the NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Function Decrease the numeric value or make changes Page up Move to the next page Page down Move to the previous page Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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)]...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Processor Type Intel(R) Atom(TM CPU D525 @1.80GHz EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 1800 MHz System Bus Speed 800 MHz ---------------------- Ratio Status Actual Ratio : Select Screen ↑...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.3.4 IDE Configuration Use the IDE 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 PATA Master...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Configure SATA as [IDE] Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices. Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device. EFAULT AHCI Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. 5.3.5 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.3.6.1 COM n Configuration Use the COM n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC IO=3F8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt IRQ=3, 4 address is IRQ3, 4 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4 5.3.6.1.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC IO=3E8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt IRQ=10, 11 address is IRQ10, 11 Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt IO=2E8h; address is IRQ10, 11 IRQ=10, 11 5.3.6.1.5 Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC IO=2E0h; IRQ=3, Serial Port I/O port address is 2E0h and the interrupt 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F0h and the interrupt IO=2F0h;...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.3.6.1.7 Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port [Enabled] Use the Parallel Port option to enable or disable the parallel port. 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 :+65 C...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Auto Mode The fan adjusts its speed using these settings by EFAULT RPM: Temperature Bound 1 Temperature Bound 2 Temperature Bound 3 Temperature Bound 4 Manual Mode The fan spins at the speed set in: Manual Duty Cycle Setting...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC When the fan is off, it will only start when the temperature exceeds this setting. Minimum Value: 0°C Maximum Value: 127°C 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Voltages: VCC3V V_core V1.05S Vcc3S Vcc5V 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Console Redirection [Disabled] Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function. Disabled the console redirection function Disabled EFAULT Enabled Enabled the console redirection function 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu (BIOS Menu 12) allows the console redirection options to be configured.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC ANSI The target terminal type is ANSI EFAULT 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...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.4.1 Host Bridge Configuration Use the Host Bridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD] Select which graphics controller to use as the ******Memory Information****** primary boot device.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration Use the South Bridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure the Southbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Function [Disabled] Restore AC Power state...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Enabled onboard High Definition Audio controller EFAULT automatically detected and enabled The onboard High Definition Audio controller is disabled Disabled USB Function [Enabled] Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support. Disabled...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Maximum EFAULT IGD – Boot Type [VBIOS Default] Use the IGD – Boot Type option to select the display device used by the system when it boots. Configuration options are listed below. VBIOS Default EFAULT CRT + LFP LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID] Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 Select the keyboard...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots. Normal POST messages displayed Disabled Enabled OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages EFAULT Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Use the Launch PXE OpROM option to enable the Realtek 8111E PCIe GbE controller to boot the system.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password to set or change a administrator password. 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Restore Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F3 key can be used for this operation. Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC BIOS Information .........................93 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................94 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................94 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................95 TPM Support [Disable] ......................96 ATA/IDE Configurations [Enhanced] .................98 Configure SATA as [IDE].....................99 ...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] ................114 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] ..................114 USB Function [Enabled]....................115 USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support [Enabled] .................. 115 Set Spread Spectrum function [Disabled]..............115 ...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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. This tool provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or reverting to the factory default settings.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC After completing the five initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing <F3> while booting up the system. The detailed information of each function is described in Section B.5. NOTE: The initial setup procedures for Linux system are described in Section B.3.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC partitions. Please take the following table as a reference when calculating the size of the partition. OS Image after Ghost Compression Ratio Windows® 7 7 GB 5 GB Windows® XPE 776 MB 560 MB Windows® CE 6.0...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC The detailed descriptions are described in the following sections. NOTE: The setup procedures described below are for Microsoft Windows operating system users. For Linux, most of the setup procedures are the same except for several steps described in Section B.3.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 2: 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 patient! Figure B-2: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 3: The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-4: Command Prompt Step 5: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 the Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 :...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.2.4 Building the Recovery Partition Step 1: Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Boot the system from the recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 5: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts configuring the system to build a recovery partition. In this process the partition created for recovery files in Section B.2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure B-13). Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in Figure B-14. Then click OK.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 Figure 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...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure B-17 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller. Figure B-17: Compress Image Page 140...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 (Figure B-19). Figure B-19: Creating Image Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure B-20.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 Auto Recovery Setup Procedure...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 1: Follow the steps described in Section B.2.1 ~ Section B.2.3 to setup BIOS, create partitions and install operating system. Step 2: Install the auto recovery utility into the system by double clicking the Utility/AUTORECOVERY-SETUP.exe in the One Key Recovery CD. This utility MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 4: Reboot the system from the 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 patient! Figure B-24: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 5: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <4>...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-26: Building the Auto Recovery Partition Step 7: After completing the system configuration, the following message prompts to confirm whether to create a factory default image. Type Y to have the system create a factory default image automatically. Type N within 6 seconds to skip this process (The default option is YES).
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 8: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure B-28). Figure B-28: Creating Image Step 9: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to restart the system. Figure B-29: Press Any Key to Continue Step 10: Eject the One Key Recovery CD and restart the system.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Partition 1: / Partition 2: SWAP NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure B-31: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC recovery partition. After completing the system configuration, press any key to reboot the system. Eject the recovery CD. Figure B-32: Manual Recovery Environment 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure B-34) Figure B-34: 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. S t e p 0 : B.5 Recovery Tool Functions...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-35: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section B.2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.5.1 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.5.2 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.5.3 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).
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.5.4 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.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.6 Restore Systems from a Linux Server through LAN The One Key Recovery allows a client system to automatically restore to a factory default image saved in a Linux system (the server) through LAN connectivity after encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC B.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings Step 1: Install the DHCP #yum install dhcp (CentOS, commands marked in red) #apt-get install dhcp3-server (Debian, commands marked in blue) Step 2: Confirm the operating system default settings: dhcpd.conf. CentOS Use the following command to show the DHCP server sample location: #vi /etc/dhcpd.conf...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC filename “pxelinux.0”; B.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings Step 1: Install the tftp, httpd and syslinux. #yum install tftp-server httpd syslinux (CentOS) #apt-get install tftpd-hpa xinetd syslinux (Debian) Step 2: Enable the TFTP server by editing the “/etc/xinetd.d/tftp” file and make it use the remap file.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Debian Replace the TFTP settings from “inetd” to “xinetd” and annotate the “inetd” by adding “#”. #vi /etc/inetd.conf Modify: #tftp dgram udp wait root /usr/sbin..(as shown below) #vi /etc/xinetd.d/tftp B.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings Step 1: Copy the Utility/RECOVERYR10.TAR.BZ2 package from the One Key...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC Figure B-43: Disable Automatically Restart Step 2: Configure the following BIOS options of the client system. Advanced → iEi Feature → Auto Recovery Function → Enabled Advanced → iEi Feature → Recover from PXE → Enabled Boot → Launch PXE OpROM → Enabled...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes. Step 6: Restart the client system from LAN. If the system encounters a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes, it will automatically restore from the factory default image.
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC NOTE: A firewall or a SELinux is not in use in the whole setup process described above. If there is a firewall or a SELinux protecting the system, modify the configuration information to accommodate them. B.7 Other Information B.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 5.25" SBC 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. Step 7: After pressing <Enter>, the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 171...
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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 ;...
NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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.
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NOVA-PV-D5251/D4251 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...