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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. Nuvo-6108GC Series User Manual Revision 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................2 Legal Information ........................4 Contact Information ....................... 5 Declaration of Conformity ..................... 5 Copyright Notice ........................6 Safety Precautions ......................... 7 Service and Maintenance ...................... 8 ESD Precautions ........................8 About This Manual .........................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents BIOS Settings COM1 & COM2 Configuration .................. 71 SATA Configuration ....................72 TPM Availability ......................74 Auto Wake on S5 ...................... 75 Power On After Power Failure Option ..............76 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) ........77 Wake on LAN Option ....................

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    For questions in regards to hardware/ software compatibility, customers should contact Neousys Technology Inc. sales representative or technical support. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, Neousys Technology Inc. shall NOT be responsible for any interoperability or compatibility issues that may arise when (1) products, software, or options not certified and supported;...

  • Page 5: Contact Information

    Neousys Technology Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) 15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-2223-6182 Fax: +886-2-2223-6183 Email, Website Americas Neousys Technology America Inc. 3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA (Illinois, USA) Tel: +1-847-656-3298 Email, Website China Neousys Technology (China) Ltd.

  • Page 6: Copyright Notice

    This manual is intended to be used as an informative guide only and is subject to change without prior notice. It does not represent commitment from Neousys Technology Inc. Neousys Technology Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or documentation, nor for any infringement on third party rights.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Read these instructions carefully before you install, operate, or transport the system.  Install the system or DIN rail associated with, at a sturdy location  Install the power socket outlet near the system where it is easily accessible ...

  • Page 8: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance/ ESD Precautions Service and Maintenance  ONLY qualified personnel should service the system  Shutdown the system, disconnect the power cord and all other connections before servicing the system  When replacing/ installing additional components (expansion card, memory module, etc.), insert them as gently as possible while assuring proper connector engagement ESD Precautions...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual This guide introduces Neousys Nuvo-6108GC system. An industrial grade GPU computer integrating high-end NVIDIA® GeForce® with Intel® Xeon® E3 v5 or 6th Gen Core™ processors. The guide also demonstrates the system’s basic installation procdures. Revision History Version Date...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Nuvo-6108GC Introduction The Neousys Nuvo-6108GC is the world’s first industrial-grade GPU computer integrating NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070, 1080 or TITAN X and an Intel Xeon processor. The perfect replace for massive rackmount IPC systems, Nuvo-6108GC is powered Gen Core™ processor with C236 chipset, supports up by Intel®...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Nuvo-6180GC Product Specifications System Core Supports Intel® Xeon® E5 v3 and 6th-Gen Core™ LGA1151 CPU - Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1275 v5 (8M Cache, 3.6/4.0 GHz)* - Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1268L v5 (8M Cache, 2.4/3.4 GHz) Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-6700 (8M Cache, 3.4/4.0 GHz)* - Intel®...
  • Page 12 Nuvo-6108GC Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing Operating, 1.0Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3 Axes (w/ GPU, fan, HDD and damping bracket installed, Vibration according to IEC60068-2-64) IEC 60068-2-64 CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55022 & EN 55024...

  • Page 13: Dimension

    Nuvo-6180GC Dimension 1.2.1 I/O Panel View NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

  • Page 14: Removable Side Panel View

    Nuvo-6108GC 1.2.2 Removable Side Panel View NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

  • Page 15: I/O Panel View With Damping Bracket Installed

    Nuvo-6180GC 1.2.3 I/O Panel View with Damping Bracket Installed NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

  • Page 16: Bottom View With Damping Bracket Installed

    Nuvo-6108GC 1.2.4 Bottom View with Damping Bracket Installed NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

  • Page 17: System Overview

    Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-6108GC, please check immediately if the package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item(s) are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer or Neousys Technology. Nuvo-6108GC Packing List System...

  • Page 18: External I/O

    Nuvo-6108GC External I/O The Nuvo-6108GC I/O panel features dual gigabit Ethernet, four USB3.0, dual DVI ports (off motherboard chipset), dual serial ports,3-pin terminal and 3-pin on/ off control. Item Description Reset button Use this button to manual reset the system. Power button Use this button to turn on or shutdown the system.
  • Page 19 Nuvo-6180GC Implemented via Intel I219-LM, the Gigabit Ethernet port GbE port offers fast network access. DVI-D output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz DVI port and is compatible with other digital connections via an adapter. USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port supports up to 5 Gbit/s data transfer bandwidth. Implemented via Intel I210-LM, the Gigabit Ethernet port GbE port offers fast network access.

  • Page 20: Reset Button

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.2.1 Reset Button The reset button is used to manually reset the system in case of system halt or malfunction. To avoid unexpected reset, the button is purposely placed behind the panel. To reset, please use a pin-like object (eg. tip of a pen) to access the reset button.

  • Page 21: Power Button

    The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. To turn on the Nuvo-6108GC series, press the power button and the PWR LED should light-up green. To turn off Nuvo-6108GC, issuing a shutdown command in OS is preferred, or you can simply press the power button.

  • Page 22: Speaker-Out 3.5Mm Jack

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.2.3 Speaker-out 3.5mm Jack The system’s audio output is provided via Intel® High Definition Audio (built-in in H110 PCH) and Realtek ALC262 codec. The port is used for speaker / headphone output. To utilize the audio function in Windows, you need to install corresponding drivers for both Intel®...

  • Page 23: Led Indicators

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.2.4 LED Indicators There are four LED indicators on the I/O panel: PWR, UID, WDT and HDD. The descriptions of these three LED are listed in the following table. Indicator Color Description Green lid when system is on. Power indictor, Green Reserved for future usage.

  • Page 24: Usb 3.0 Port

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.2.5 USB 3.0 Port The system’s USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) ports are implemented by native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. Legacy USB is also supported so you can use USB keyboard/mouse in DOS environment xHCI driver is supported natively in Windows 10, therefore you do not need to install xHCI driver in prior to utilize USB functions.

  • Page 25: Gbe Port

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.2.6 GbE Port The system offers 2 GbE ports on its I/O panel. The GbE ports are marked in blue/ ® ® and are implemented with Intel I219-LM/ Intel I210-IT controllers, respectively. Each port has one dedicated PCI Express link for maximum performance. When an Ethernet connection is established, the LED indicators on the RJ45 connector represents the following connection statuses: Active/Link LED...

  • Page 26: Dvi Port

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.2.7 DVI Port The system has two DVI connectors on its I/O panel to support dual independent display outputs. DVI transmits graphics data in digital format and therefore can deliver better image quality at high resolutions. For VGA monitor, Neousys offers a specialized DVI-to-VGA adapter as an accessory shipped with the system.

  • Page 27: Com Port

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.2.8 COM Port The system provides totally five COM ports for communicating with external devices. These COM ports are implemented using industrial-grade ITE8786 Super IO chip (-40 to 85°C) and provide up to 115200 bps baud rate. COM1 and COM2 are software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports. The operation mode of COM1 and COM2 can be set in BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 28 Nuvo-6108GC COM Port Pin Definition COM1 & COM2 RS-485 Mode Pin# RS-232 Mode RS-422 Mode (Two-wire 485) 422 TXD+ 485 TXD+/RXD+ 422 RXD+ 422 RXD- 422 TXD- 485 TXD-/RXD-...

  • Page 29: 3-Pin Terminal Block For Dc Input

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.2.9 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC Input The system allows a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 35V via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block, which is fit for field-use where DC power is usually provided. The screw clamping mechanism on the terminal block offers connection reliability when wiring DC power.

  • Page 30: 2.2.10 3-Pin Remote On/ Off

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.2.10 3-Pin Remote On/ Off The “Remote On/ Off” 3-pin connection allows for external switch extension. It is useful when the system is placed in a cabinet or a not easily accessed location.

  • Page 31: Internal I/O Functions

    Nuvo-6180GC Internal I/O Functions In addition to I/O connectors on the front panel, the system also provides internal on-board connectors, such as remote on/off control, LED status output, internal USB 2.0 ports, 12V power and etc. In this section, we’ll illustrate these internal I/O functions.
  • Page 32 Nuvo-6108GC Pin Definition Pin# Definition Description WDT_LED- [Output] Watchdog timer indicator, flashing when watchdog timer is started. WDT_LED+ UID_LED- [Output] User defined LED, reserved for future usage UID_LED+ HDD- [Output] Hard drive indicator, flashing when SATA HDD+ hard drive is active. Power_LED- [Output]System power indicator, on if system is turned on, off if system is turned off.

  • Page 33: Dual Dram Sodimm Slot

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.3.2 Dual DRAM SODIMM Slot The system motherboard supports two 260-pin SODIMM socket for installing DDR4 memory module up to 32GB. Each slot supports single module DDR4 2133MHz SODIMM up to 16GB capacity.

  • Page 34: Mini-Pcie Slot And Pin Definition

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.3.3 mini-PCIe Slot and Pin Definition The system has a mini-PCIe slot to accommodate solid-state storage device (SSD) or wireless LAN module. Using SSD offers extreme reliability for harsh environments with intense vibration/shock. The system recognizes mini-PCIe SSD as a native storage device so you may install any operating system on the mini-PCIe SSD module, such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux and etc.
  • Page 35 Nuvo-6180GC Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal WAKE# +3.3Vaux COEX1 COEX2 +1.5V CLKREQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA REFCLK- UIM_CLK REFCLK+ UIM_RESET UIM_VPP Mechanical Key Reserved* (UIM_C8) Reserved* (UIM_C4) W_DISABLE# PERST# PERn0 +3.3Vaux PERp0 +1.5V SMB_CLK PETn0 SMB_DATA PETp0 USB_D- USB_D+ +3.3Vaux +3.3Vaux LED_WWAN#...

  • Page 36: And Sim Card Slot

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.3.4 M.2 and SIM Card Slot The system has a M.2 (indicated in blue) slot that works in cooperation with a SIM slot (indicated in red). By installing a M.2 module, you can install a 3G/ 4G module with a SIM card for internet access via your service provider’s 3G/ 4G network. For wireless 3G/ 4G communication, SMA antenna apertures can be located on the I/O panel, next to the speaker jack.

  • Page 37: Sata Port 1

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.3.5 SATA Port 1 The system features four SATA ports. SATA port No. 1 located near the center of the motherboard via a 22-pin SATA connector. You can directly mount a 2.5” HDD/SSD to this port using the bracket that came with the system. For installing procedures, “Installing HDD/ SSD to SATA Port please refer to 1”.

  • Page 38: Sata Ports 2, 3 And 4

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.3.6 SATA Ports 2, 3 and 4 The system has a total of four SATA ports. In addition to SATA port No. 1 mentioned in the previous section, from left to right, SATA port No. 2, 3 and 4 are located at the bottom of the motherboard via 22-pin SATA connectors.

  • Page 39: Internal Usb Port On Extension Board

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.3.7 Internal USB Port on Extension Board The system’s daughter board has an internal USB2.0 port on the PCBA. You can utilize this USB port to connect a USB protection dongle inside the chassis of the system.

  • Page 40: Pcie 8-Pin And 6-Pin 12V Vdc Power Connector

    Nuvo-6108GC 2.3.8 PCIe 8-Pin and 6-Pin 12V VDC Power Connector For high performance graphics cards, an additional 12V input is required. The system offers an 8-pin and a 6-pin PCIe power connector on its daughter board. supports a PCI Express graphics card with up to 90W TDP. Pin# Pin Definition 12 VDC...

  • Page 41: X16/ X8 Pci Express Slots

    Nuvo-6180GC 2.3.9 X16/ x8 PCI Express Slots The system has two x8 (indicated in red) and one x16 (indicated in blue) PCI Express slot. The x8 slot is running at Gen3, 4-lanes PCIe signals and can deliver up to 7.9GB/s bandwidth. The x16 slot is running at Gen3, offering 16-lanes PCIe signals and can deliver up to 15.8GB/s bandwidth.

  • Page 42: System Installation

    Nuvo-6108GC System Installation Before disassembling the system enclosure and installing components and modules, please make sure you have done the following:  It is recommended that only qualified service personnel should install and service this product to avoid injury or damage to the system. ...

  • Page 43: Disassembling The System

    Nuvo-6180GC Disassembling the System To access system internal components, the system needs to be disassembled. To disassemble the system enclosure, you need to remove screws on the I/O panel, removable side panel and system ventilation panel. On the I/O panel side, unscrew the screw shown below.
  • Page 44 Nuvo-6108GC Unscrew the five screws on the removable side panel shown below. Unscrew the two screws on the system ventilation fan panel shown below.
  • Page 45 Nuvo-6180GC Due to the clip on mechanism (indicated in blue), to remove the side panel, you need to gently slide it upwards and then pull outwards to remove the side panel. Slide upwards Pull outwards Remove the graphics card support frame by unscrewing the four screws shown and slide upwards to remove the support frame.
  • Page 46 Nuvo-6108GC To remove the daughter board, unscrew the four screws shown. Gently disengage the daughter board from the motherboard and out of the enclosure.
  • Page 47 Nuvo-6180GC On the side of enclosure, unscrew the six screws. 10. Gently lift the heatsink and motherboard upwards to separate it from the enclosure. 11. Remove the 2.5” hard drive bracket by unscrewing the two screws.
  • Page 48 Nuvo-6108GC 12. Separate the motherboard from the heatsink by removing the nine screws shown below. Heatsink Motherboard...

  • Page 49: Installing Internal Components

    Nuvo-6180GC Installing Internal Components 3.2.1 CPU Installation Procedure Between the motherboard and the heatsink, you’ll see the CPU socket protective cover, place finger tips underneath the sign “REMOVE” for leverage and gently lift the cover. WARNING With the protective cover removed, please be careful when handling the motherboard.
  • Page 50 Nuvo-6108GC Locate the CPU retention bracket from the accessory box. Place the retention bracket on the CPU and hold it in place. Turn the motherboard around and secure the bracket by tightening two M3 P-head screws. Hold CPU bracket firmly and turn Secure two M3 P-head screws the motherboard around...
  • Page 51 Nuvo-6180GC Remove all thermal pads’ protective films on the heatsink. With the five motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink.
  • Page 52 Nuvo-6108GC Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the five screws that help the heatsink apply pressure to the CPU/ chipset die. You’ll want to apply even pressure to the corners by gradually tightening each screw. Reinstall the system enclosure, daughter board and panel when done.

  • Page 53: Ddr4 So-Dimm Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation There are two memory SO-DIMM slots on the motherboard that support a total maximum of 32GB DDR4-2133. Please follow the procedures below to replace or install the memory modules. “Disassembling the 1. Please refer to the section System”, you may not need to completely dismantle the system to gain access to the memory module slots.
  • Page 54 Nuvo-6108GC 4. Push the memory module down until it is clipped-in. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other module. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. 7. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

  • Page 55: Module, Sim Card And Antennae Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.3 M.2 Module, SIM Card and Antennae Installation The system has a M.2 slot (indicated in red) coupled with SIM socket (indicated in blue) for installing 3G/ 4G module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions. “Disassembling the Please refer to the section System”, you may not need to completely dismantle the system to gain access to the M.2 slot and SIM socket.
  • Page 56 Nuvo-6108GC Insert the M.2 module on a 45 degree angle into the M.2 slot and secure the module. Insert on 45 degree angle Secure the module Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the rear panel.

  • Page 57: Mini-Pcie Module And Antennae Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.4 mini-PCIe Module and Antennae Installation The system has a mini-PCIe slot (indicated in blue) for installing WiFi module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions. “Disassembling the Please refer to the section System”, you may not need to completely dismantle the system to gain access to the mini-PCIe slot.
  • Page 58 Nuvo-6108GC Gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw. Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the rear panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection. Clip on IPEZ-to-SMA cable Secure antenna to rear panel Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.

  • Page 59: Installing Hdd/ Ssd To Sata Port 1

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.5 Installing HDD/ SSD to SATA Port 1 The system has four SATA ports. SATA port 1 indicated in blue requires a bracket to install the HDD/ SSD. The SATA ports 2/ 3/ 4 indicated in require the HDDs/ SSDs to be installed on a tray.
  • Page 60 Nuvo-6108GC Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

  • Page 61: Installing Hdd/ Ssd To Sata Ports 2/ 3/ 4

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.6 Installing HDD/ SSD to SATA Ports 2/ 3/ 4 The system has four SATA ports. SATA port 1 indicated in blue requires a bracket to install the HDD/ SSD. The SATA ports 2/ 3/ 4 indicated in require the HDDs/ SSDs to be installed on a tray.
  • Page 62 Nuvo-6108GC Align the HDD/ SSD to the preset screw holes (4 per drive) and secure the drives onto the tray using flathead screws. Use flathead screws to secure drive(s) Drive(s) secured on the tray Gently reinsert the tray back underneath the daughterboard while making sure the clips on both sides of the tray that holds the tray in-place.

  • Page 63: Pci/ Pcie Add-On Card Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC 3.2.7 PCI/ PCIe Add-on Card Installation The system provides two 8x PCI (indicated in blue) and one 16x PCIe (indicated in red) slots on the daughterboard. Please refer the following instructions on installing add-on cards. “Disassembling the Please refer to the section System”, you may not need to completely dismantle the system to gain access to the PCI/ PCIe slots.
  • Page 64 Nuvo-6108GC the PCI/ PCIe slot; make sure the tab at the bottom of the bezel plate is inserted into the notch. Gently insert gold fingers into the slot Bezel tab inserted into notch If you are installing a PCIe graphics card, insert and secure the graphics card support frame.
  • Page 65 Nuvo-6180GC Connect the 8-pin and/ or 6-pin power supply for the card. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

  • Page 66: Installing The System Enclosure

    Nuvo-6108GC Installing the System Enclosure To reinstall the system enclosure, place the side panel back onto the enclosure while making sure the two (2) notches are inserted into the slide-and-lock holes on enclosure frames. Place side panel onto enclosure Slide-and-lock holes...
  • Page 67 Nuvo-6180GC Secure screws on the I/O panel highlighted in blue. Secure the screw on top of the enclosure highlighted in blue.
  • Page 68 Nuvo-6108GC Secure screws on the removable side panel highlighted in blue. Secure screws on the ventilation fan panel highlighted in blue to complete the enclosure installation process.

  • Page 69: Anti-Vibrate Grommet/ Wall Mount Bracket Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC Anti-vibrate Grommet/ Wall Mount Bracket Installation There are eight anti-vibration grommets in the accessory box and two wall mount brackets. Secure the anti-vibration grommets and the wall mount brackets with M4 screws supplied as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 70: Bios Settings

    Nuvo-6108GC BIOS Settings The system is shipped with factory-default BIOS settings meticulously programmed for optimum performance and compatibility. In this section, we’ll illustrate some of BIOS settings you may need to modify. Please always make sure you understand the effect of change before you proceed with any modification. If you are unsure of the function you are changing, it is recommended to change one setting at a time to see its effect(s).

  • Page 71: Com1 & Com2 Configuration

    Nuvo-6180GC COM1 & COM2 Configuration The system’s COM1/ COM2 ports support RS-232 (full-duplex), RS-422 (full-duplex) and RS-485 (half-duplex) mode. You can set the COM1 operating mode via BIOS settings. Another option in BIOS called “Slew Rate” defines how sharp the rising/falling edge is for the output signal of COM1.

  • Page 72: Sata Configuration

    Nuvo-6108GC SATA Configuration The SATA controller of your system supports two (2) operating modes: AHCI and RAID mode. The AHCI mode, which exposes SATA's advanced capabilities such as hot swapping and native command queuing, is supported in several later version of operating systems.
  • Page 73 Nuvo-6180GC 3. Highlight the SATA port you wish to set and press Enter to bring up setting options. Scroll to and highlight the setting you wish to set and press Enter. 4. Repeat step 3 to set other SATA ports. 5.

  • Page 74: Tpm Availability

    Nuvo-6108GC TPM Availability Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based cryptoprocessor to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. The system is designed with on-board TPM 2.0 module. As TPM 2.0 requires 64-bit Windows 7/ 8/ 10 with UEFI boot mode, it is disable in BIOS by default. For customers who want to utilize TPM feature, you will need to enable TPM in BIOS as well as install Windows with UEFI mode.

  • Page 75: Auto Wake On S5

    Nuvo-6180GC Auto Wake on S5 Users can specify the S5 state reaction of the system in the event of a power failure. Value Option Description Auto Wake on S5 Disabled The system does not turn on when operating in state S5. By Every Day The system turns on each day when operating in state S5.

  • Page 76: Power On After Power Failure Option

    Nuvo-6108GC Power On After Power Failure Option This option defines the behavior of System series when DC power is supplied. Value Description S0 – Power On System is powered on when DC power is supplied. S5 – Power Off System is kept in off state when DC power is supplied. To set “Power On after Power Failure”...

  • Page 77: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    Nuvo-6180GC Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) The system supports various 6 -Gen Skylake LGA1151 CPUs. A unique feature, “SKU Power Config” is implemented in BIOS to allow users to specify user-defined SKU power limit. Although the system is designed to have best thermal performance with CPUs of 35W TDP, you can install a 65W CPU and limit its SKU power (to35W) to obtain more computing power.

  • Page 78: Wake On Lan Option

    Nuvo-6108GC Wake on LAN Option Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism which allows you to turn on your System series via Ethernet connection. To utilize Wake-on-LAN function, you have to enable “Powering On Using this option first in BIOS settings. Please refer Wake-on-LAN”...

  • Page 79: Boot Menu

    Nuvo-6180GC Boot Menu The Boot menu in BIOS allows you to specify the system’s boot characteristics by setting bootable device components (boot media) and method. Or, you may press F12 upon system start up and select a device you wish boot from. Value Option Description...
  • Page 80 Nuvo-6108GC using UEFI. PXE Boot Disabled Only UEFI Network Stack is supported: Preboot capability eXecution Environment (PXE) is not supported Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219 Only/ I210 Only or All NICs. Add Boot Options First Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot order.

  • Page 81: Boot Type (Legacy/ Uefi)

    Nuvo-6180GC 4.8.1 Boot Type (Legacy/ UEFI) The system supports both Legacy and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot modes. UEFI is a specification proposed by Intel to define a software interface between operating system and platform firmware. Most modern operating systems, such as Windows 7/8/10 and Linux support both Legacy and UEFI boot modes.
  • Page 82 Nuvo-6108GC Highlight your selection and press Enter. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

  • Page 83: Position New Boot Device

    Nuvo-6180GC 4.8.2 Position New Boot Device The “Add Boot Options” allow you to determine whether a newly added device (eg. USB flash disk) is to boot as the first device to boot or the last in the boot sequence. To set the newly-installed boot device as the first or last boot device: Press F2 when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 84: Watchdog Timer For Booting

    Nuvo-6108GC 4.8.3 Watchdog Timer for Booting The watchdog timer secures the boot process by means of a timer. Once the timer expires, a reset command is issued to initiate another booting process. There are two options in BIOS menu, “Automatically after POST” and “Manually after Entering OS”.

  • Page 85: Legacy/ Uefi Boot Device

    Nuvo-6180GC 4.8.4 Legacy/ UEFI Boot Device When you wish to set a designated boot device, you may set it as the first device to boot in Legacy or UEFI Boot Device setting. Or if you wish to manually select a boot device, you may do so by pressing F12 when the system boots up.

  • Page 86: Amt Configuration

    Nuvo-6108GC AMT Configuration Intel® AMT (Active Management Technology) is a hardware-based technology for remotely managing target PCs via Ethernet connection. The system supports AMT function via its Ethernet port implemented with Intel I219-LM. In prior to use AMT to remotely control the system, you need to configure AMT password and network settings.
  • Page 87 Nuvo-6180GC When the system boots up, press F10 to enter the MEBx configuration menu. Highlight MEBx Login and press Enter, a prompt will appear asking for password. The default password is “admin”. For further MEBx configuration details, please refer to Intel®...

  • Page 88: 4.10 Raid Configuration

    Nuvo-6108GC 4.10 RAID Configuration The system supports RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 10 options. To utilize the RAID function, the minimum HDDs/ SSDs must be installed for the following RAID configurations: RAID 0/ 1: Two HDDs/ SSDs RAID 5: At least three HDDs/ SSDs RAID 10: At least four HDDs/ SSDs NOTE...
  • Page 89 Nuvo-6180GC 5. Upon reboot, press “Ctrl + I” to enter the RAID configuration utility Please refer to the on screen RAID MENU options and instructions for configuration.

  • Page 90: Os Support And Driver Installation

    OS Support and Driver Installation Operating System Compatibility The system supports most operating system developed for Intel® x86 architecture. The following list contains the operating systems which have been tested by Neousys Technology.  Microsoft Window 8 (x64)  Microsoft Window 10 (x64) ...

  • Page 91: Driver Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC Driver Installation The system comes with a “Drivers & Utilities” DVD that offers “one-click” driver installation process. It automatically detects your Windows operating system and installs all necessary drivers for you system with a single click. 5.2.1 Install Drivers Automatically The system comes with a “Drivers &...

  • Page 92: Install Drivers Manually

    Nuvo-6108GC 5.2.2 Install Drivers Manually You can also manually install each driver for the system. Please note when installing drivers manually, you need to install the drivers in the following sequence mentioned below. Windows 10 (x64) The recommended driver installation sequence is Chipset driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Chipset_10_APL\Win_ALL\SetupChipset.exe) Graphics driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Graphics_SKL_APL\Win_7_8_10_APL_64\Setup.exe)

  • Page 93: Driver Installation For Watchdog Timer Control

    Nuvo-6180GC Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control Neousys provides a driver package which contain function APIs for Watchdog Timer control function. You should install the driver package (WDT_DIO_Setup.exe) in prior to use these functions. Please note that you must install WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.4 or later versions.

  • Page 94: Appendix A Using Wdt & Dio

    In this section, we’ll illustrate how to use the function library provided by Neousys to program the WDT functions. Currently, WDT driver library supports Windows 10 x64 and WOW64 platform. For other OS support, please contact Neousys Technology for further information.

  • Page 95: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    Nuvo-6180GC WDT and DIO Library Installation To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below. 1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.2.2.6.exe. and the following dialog appears. 2. Click “Next >” and specify the directory of installing related files. The default directory is C:\Neousys\WDT_DIO.
  • Page 96 Nuvo-6108GC 3. Once the installation has finished, a dialog will appear to prompt you to reboot the system. The WDT & DIO library will take effect after the system has rebooted. 4. When programming your WDT or DIO program, the related files are located in Header File: \Include \Lib...

  • Page 97: Wdt Functions

    Nuvo-6180GC WDT Functions InitWDT Syntax BOOL InitWDT(void); Description: Initialize the WDT function. You should always invoke InitWDT() before set or start watchdog timer. Parameter None Return Value TRUE: Successfully initialized FALSE: Failed to initialize BOOL bRet = InitWDT() Usage SetWDT Syntax BOOL SetWDT(WORD tick, BYTE unit);...

  • Page 98: Startwdt

    Nuvo-6108GC StartWDT Syntax BOOL StartWDT(void); Starts WDT countdown. Once started, the WDT LED indicator Description will begin blinking. If ResetWDT() or StopWDT is not invoked before WDT countdowns to 0, the WDT expires and the system resets. Parameter None Return Value f the timeout value is given in correct format (WDT started), this function returns TRUE, otherwise FALSE Usage...

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