Nexcom NEX 614A User Manual

Nexcom NEX 614A User Manual

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NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Intelligent Platform & Services Business Unit
Embedded Computing (Mini-ITX Motherboard)
NEX 614A

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NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Published May 2018
www.nexcom.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. Intelligent Platform & Services Business Unit Embedded Computing (Mini-ITX Motherboard) NEX 614A User Manual NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. www.nexcom.com Published May 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Specifications ................2 SATA Connector 2 ................16 Knowing Your NEX 614A ................4 USB Connector ................16 Edge I/O View..................5 eDP Connector (Optional) ..............17 8-bit GPIO Header ................17 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 3 Default Configuration ................22 Entering Setup ..................22 Legends ....................22 BIOS Setup Utility ..................24 Main ....................24 Advanced ..................25 Chipset ....................37 Security .....................43 Boot ....................43 Save & Exit ..................44 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 4: Preface

    No describes how to keep the system CE compliant. part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM Declaration of Conformity International Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5: Rohs Compliance

    0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm. In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established an engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard...
  • Page 6: Warranty And Rma

    (manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU and RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems, ▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NEXCOM without any charge.
  • Page 7 ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. viii Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    11. Hold the board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 10: Technical Support And Assistance

    Preface Technical Support and Assistance Conventions Used in this Manual 1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s Warning: website at www.nexcom.com. Information about certain situations, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself 2.
  • Page 11: Global Service Contact Information

    13F, No.920, Chung-Cheng Rd., ZhongHe District, Beijing, 100094, China New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +86-10-5704-2680 Tel: +886-2-8226-7796 Fax: +86-10-5704-2681 Fax: +886-2-8226-7792 Email: sales@nexcom.cn Email: sales@nexcom.com.tw www.nexcom.cn www.nexcom.com.tw Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 12 Hui Yin Ming Zun Building Room 1108, Building No. 11, 599 Yunling Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, 200062, China Tel: +86-21-6125-8282 Fax: +86-21-6125-8281 Email: frankyang@nexcom.cn www.nexcom.cn Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Preface Package Contents Before continuing, verify that the NEX 614A package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table. Item Name NEX 614A motherboard I/O panel shield Optional Accessories Item Part Number...
  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    Preface Ordering Information The following below provides ordering information for NEX 614A. NEX 614A - 3955U (P/N: 10G00061403X0) Optional Accessories ▪ 12V, 60W power adapter w/o power cord (P/N: 7400060028X00) ▪ COM port cable (P/N: 603COM0092X00) ▪ USB cable (P/N: 60233USB71X00) ▪...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    HD Audio, 1 x PCIe 2.0 [X1], 1 x M.2, 1 x Mini PCIe ▪ DC Input +12V ▪ Low profile system ▪ Optional: Wi-Fi module/M.2 storage Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 16: Hardware Specifications

    ▪ Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C – 1 x Front Panel connector ▪ Relative humidity: Operating 10%~90%, non-condensing ▪ 1 x DC jack (5.5/2.5mm), 1 x ATX 4-pin Power connector Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 17 ▪ Windows ® 10 64-bit ▪ Windows 8.1 64-bit ® ▪ Windows 7 32/64-bit ® ▪ Linux Fedora Certifications ▪ EMC & Safety ▪ CE/FCC Class A Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 18: Knowing Your Nex 614A

    Top: SATA1 GPIO Bottom: SATA2 SATA Power PCIe x4 LCD Power 3.3V/5V/12V Selection LVDS Backlight Connector USB 2.0 Header Front Panel Audio 4-pin 12V ATX Power LVDS Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 19: Edge I/O View

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Edge I/O View DC Jack COM1 HDMI DisplayPort USB 3.0 RJ45 LAN Ports Line-out Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Jumpers And Connectors

    Static electricity can damage many of the electronic ▪ Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws. components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 21: Jumper Settings

    (on) and open (off). Two-Pin Jumpers: Open (Left) and Short (Right) Three-Pin Jumpers: Pins 1 and 2 are Short Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 22: Locations Of The Jumpers And Connectors

    The figure below shows the location of the jumpers and connectors. CHA_FAN1 JCOMPWR2 F_PANEL1 JPSON1 COM4 COM3 CLCMOS1 COM2 CPU_FAN1 JDIO1 SATA1 JLVDSVDD1 USB56 EDP1 JBKL1 SATA2 JLVDS1 JBKLVOL1 FP_AUDIO1 JBKL2 ATX12V1 COM1 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 23: Jumpers

    Connector location: CLCMOS1 1-2 Short 2-3 Short 1-2 Short 2-3 Short (Default) (Default) Status Definition Status Definition Short Normal Short AT mode Short Clear CMOS Short ATX mode Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 24: Com2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection

    Connector location: JBKLVOL1 1-2 Short 2-3 Short 1-2 Short 3-4 Short 5-6 Short (Default) (Default) Status Definition Status Settings Short +12V Short Short Ring Short Short Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 25: Lvds Brightness Control Mode Selection

    Connector location: JLVDSVDD1 1-2 Open 1-2 Short (Default) 1-3 Short 3-4 Short 3-5 Short (Default) Status Settings Status Definition Open Short Short Linear Short +12V Short +3.3V Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 26: Connector Pin Definitions

    Connector type: 1x4 4-pin header Connector type: 1x4 4-pin header Connector location: CPU_FAN1 Connector location: CHA_FAN1 Definition Definition Definition Definition +V12 +V12 FAN_SPEED2 FAN_PWM1 FAN_SPEED2 FAN_PWM2 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 27: System Panel Connector

    Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector type: 2x2 4-pin header Connector location: F_PANEL1 Connector location: ATX12V1 Definition Definition Definition Definition HDD_LED+ +5VSB HDD_LED# PWR_LED# +12V +12V PANSWIN# Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 28: Serial Port Connectors (Com2 To Com4)

    COM2_RXD COM4_DCD# COM4_RXD COM2_TXD COM2_DTR# COM4_TXD COM4_DTR# COM2_DSR# COM4_DSR# COM2_RTS# COM2_CTS# COM4_RTS# COM4_CTS# COM2_RI# COM4_RI# COM3 Definition Definition COM3_DCD# COM3_RXD COM3_TXD COM3_DTR# COM3_DSR# COM3_RTS# COM3_CTS# COM3_RI# Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 29: Serial Port (Com1)

    Connector location: SATA1 RS485/422 RS485 Definition Definition RS232 Full Duplex Half Duplex RSATA_TXP1 COM1_DCD# Data- RSATA_TXN1 COM1_RXD Data+ RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 COM1_TXD COM1_DTR# COM1_DSR# COM1_RTS# COM1_CTS# COM1_RI# Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 30: Sata Connector 2

    Connector type: Standard Serial ATA 7P (1.27mm, SATA-M-180) Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: SATA2 Connector location: USB56 Definition Definition Definition Definition RSATA_TXP2 +5V_USB56 +5V_USB56 RSATA_TXN2 USB_CM_N5 USB_CM_N6 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 USB_CM_P5 USB_CM_P6 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 31: Edp Connector (Optional)

    Definition Definition SIO_GPIO0 SIO_GPIO4 eDP_A0- eDP_D0- SIO_GPIO1 SIO_GPIO5 eDP_A0+ eDP_D0+ SIO_GPIO2 SIO_GPIO6 SIO_GPIO3 SIO_GPIO7 eDP_B0- SMB_CLK_RESUME SMB_DATA_RESUME eDP_B0+ AUX- +5Vsb AUX+ eDP_C0- eDP_HPD eDP_C0+ VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector

    Connector type: 1x5 5-pin header Connector location: FP_AUDIO1 Connector location: JBKL1 Definition Definition Definition Definition MIC2L +12V_BL MIC2R +3.3 BL_EN BRIGHT1 LINE2R MIC2-JD +5V_BL SENSEB LINE2L LINE2-JD Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 33: Lvds Connector

    VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS LVDS_A0- LVDS_B0- LVDS_A0+ LVDS_B0+ LVDS_A1- LVDS_B1- LVDS_A1+ LVDS_B1+ LVDS_A2- LVDS_B2- LVDS_A2+ LVDS_B2+ LVDS_A_CLK- LVDS_B_CLK- LVDS_A_CLK+ LVDS_B_CLK+ DDC_CLK DDC_DATA LVDS_A3- LVDS_B3- LVDS_A3+ LVDS_B3+ Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 34: Block Diagram

    MINI_CARD1 Port 9 COM1 NCT_6106D USB2.0 Port 7 COM2-4(RS232) COM2-4 COM2 with 5V/ 12V power (Wake-On-Ring) S-004 GPIO header FANx2 LPC HD JDIO1 CPU_FAN1 JLPC1 CHA_FAN1 Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for NEX 614A. The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and may It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
  • Page 36: Default Configuration

    Powering on the computer and immediately pressing <Del> allows you to enter Setup. Load optimized default values. Press the key to enter Setup: Saves and exits the Setup program. Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted sub-menu Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 37 When “” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 38: Bios Setup Utility

    +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 39: Advanced

    After generating new epoch via ‘Change to New Random Owner EPOCHs’, the selection reverts back to ‘No Change in Owner EPOCHs’, this is to ensure EPOCH stays the same. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 40 ESC: Exit Cpu Default Leaves to factory default value. Auto Initializes to deepest available package C state limit. Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 41: Acpi Settings

    Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend button is pressed. The options are Suspend Disabled and S3 (Suspend to RAM). Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 42: Nct6106D Super Io Configuration

    Deep S5 Support Enables or disables deep S5 support. COM Mode Select Configures the serial port mode to RS232, RS485 Half Duplex or RS485/ RS422 Full Duplex. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 43: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    Displays the IO address and IRQ of serial port 3. Change Settings Change Settings Selects an optimal setting for the Super IO device. Selects an optimal setting for the Super IO device. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 44: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    Configures digital I/O pin 1 to pin 8 as input, output high or output low. Device Settings Displays the IO address and IRQ of serial port 4. Change Settings Selects an optimal setting for the Super IO device. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 45: Hardware Monitor

    Detects and displays the current system temperature. CPU Temperature (PECI) Detects and displays the current CPU temperature. CHA_FAN1 Speed Detects and displays the current chassis fan speed. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 46: Smart Fan

    CPU Smart Fan Mode (For CPU Fan) Configures the fan mode of the CPU fan. The options are Manual Mode and Thermal Cruise Mode (automatic fan mode). Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 47: Serial Port Console Redirection

    System will wake on the hr:min:sec specified. Dynamic Time: System will wake on the current time + increase minute(s). Note: USB does not support S3, S4 and S5 wake. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 48: Network Stack Configuration

    Enables or disables IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 49: Csm Configuration

    This option filters which devices system can boot to. Network Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices. Storage Enables or disables the boot option for legacy storage devices. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 50 This is a workaround for OSs that does not support XHCI hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables USB mass storage driver support. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 51: Chipset

    Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or disables VT-d function on MCH. System Agent (SA) Configuration Enters the System Agent (SA) Configuration submenu. PCH-IO Configuration Enters the PCH-IO Configuration submenu. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 52: Memory Configuration

    Configures the DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. DVMT Total Gfx Mem Configures the DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the internal graphics device. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 53: Lcd Control

    Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Adjusts the brightness of the LVDS. LVDS Back Light PWM Frequency Configures the LVDS backlight PWM frequency. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 54: Pci Express Configuration

    Configures the speed of the PCI Express port. Detect Non-Compliance Device Enables or disables detection of non-compliance PCI Express device. If enabled, POST will take more time. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 55 Configures the speed of the PCI Express port. Detect Non-Compliance Device Enables or disables detection of non-compliance PCI Express device. If enabled, POST will take more time. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 56 HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. USB Port Disable Override Enables or disables the USB port from reporting a device connection to the controller. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 57: Security

    NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 58: Save & Exit

    <ESC> to exit without saving the changes. Save Changes and Reset To save the changes and reset, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...
  • Page 59 Confirm by selecting Yes. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device To launch EFI shell from a filesystem device, select this field and press <Enter>. Copyright © 2018 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NEX 614A User Manual...

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