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Nuvo-8034 Series
User Manual
Revision 1.4

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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. Nuvo-8034 Series User Manual Revision 1.4...
  • 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 Hot Surface Warning......................7 Battery Warning........................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 3.2.3 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation ....... 60 3.2.4 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation ..... 62 ® 3.2.5 M.2 (M Key) 2280 NVMe SSD or Intel Optane Memory Installation .... 64 3.2.6 PCIe/ PCI Card Installation ................
  • 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: +1-847-656-3298Email, 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

    24Vdc, 16A, Tma 60 degree C and 5000m altitude during operation. If further assistance is required, please contact Neousys Technology  If the system is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect it from mains...
  • 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 manual introduces Neousys Nuvo-8034 featuring Intel Xeon, 9 Core™ I octa/ hexa core 65W/ 35W LGA1151 processors and dual graphics cards. The system features two x16 PCIe, two x8 PCIe and three PCI slots for legacy expansion cards.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Nuvo-8034 Introduction Nuvo-8034 is based on the one-for-all concept featuring meets the I/O expansions that meet the demands of industrial automation and system integrators for machine vision, automation, and AI applications. Nuvo-8034 is the first box-PC to offer seven expansion slots that include two x16 PCIe, two x8 PCIe and three PCI slots, in just half the volume of a typical 4U, 19”...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Nuvo-8034 Product Specifications 1.1.1 Nuvo-8034 Specifications System Core Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 Gen Core i CPU (LGA1151 socket) Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2278GE (8C/ 16T) Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2278GEL (8C/ 16T) Processor Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2176G Intel® Core™ i7-9700E/ i7-9700TE/ i7-8700/ i7-8700T Intel®...
  • Page 12 Nuvo-8034 3x 33MHz/ 32-bit 5V PCI slots 1x M.2 2242 B key socket supporting dual SIM mode with selected M.2 LTE module Mini-PCIe 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket with internal SIM socket (mux. With mSATA) Power Supply 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35V DC input DC Input 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for remote control Mechanical...
  • Page 13: Nuvo-8034 Dimension

    Nuvo-8034 Nuvo-8034 Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.2.1 Nuvo-8034 I/O Panel View...
  • Page 14: Nuvo-8034 Side Panel View

    Nuvo-8034 1.2.2 Nuvo-8034 Side Panel View...
  • Page 15: Nuvo-8034 Top View

    Nuvo-8034 1.2.3 Nuvo-8034 Top View...
  • Page 16: Nuvo-8034 Rear View

    Nuvo-8034 1.2.4 Nuvo-8034 Rear View...
  • Page 17: Nuvo-8034 Wall-Mount Bracket Dimension

    Nuvo-8034 1.2.5 Nuvo-8034 Wall-mount Bracket Dimension...
  • Page 18: System Overview

    Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-8034 system, 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-8034 Packing List...
  • Page 19: External I/O Panel

    Nuvo-8034 External I/O Panel The Nuvo-8034 I/O panel features USB3.1 Gen2/ Gen1, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, dual Ethernet, COM ports, dual 2.5” external slots, DIO. Item Description Power button Use this button to turn on or shutdown the system. 4-pole 3.5mm speaker-out/ 3.5mm jack for speaker-out or microphone-input.
  • Page 20 Nuvo-8034 port bandwidth over existing SuperSpeed USB3.1 Gen. 1 connection. It is also backwards compatible with USB3.0 and USB2.0 1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I219-LM GbE port 1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I210-IT USB 3.1 Gen1 USB3.1 Gen 1 offers up to 5Gbps of data-throughput performance port The software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports.
  • Page 21: Power Button

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.1 Power Button The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. To turn on the system, press the power button and the PWR LED should light-up green. To turn off the system, issuing a shutdown command in OS is preferred, or you can simply press the power button.
  • Page 22: 4-Pole 3.5Mm Speaker-Out/ Microphone-In Jack

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.2 4-pole 3.5mm Speaker-out/ Microphone-in Jack The system audio function uses high definition audio. There is a female 4-pole audio jack for headphone (speaker) output and microphone input. To utilize the audio function in ® Windows, you need to install corresponding drivers for both Intel C246 chipset and audio device drivers.
  • Page 23: Displayport

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.3 DisplayPort The DisplayPort (DP) output is a digital display interface that mainly connect video source and carry audio to a display device. When connecting a DP, it can deliver up to 4K UHD (4096 x 2304) in resolution. The system is designed to support passive DP adapter/ cable. You can connect to other display devices using DP-to-HDMI cable or DP-to-DVI cable.
  • Page 24: Reset Button

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.4 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 25: Led Indicators

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.5 LED Indicators There are four LED indicators on the I/O panel: IGN, WDT, HDD and PWR. The descriptions of these four LED are listed in the following table. Indicator Color Description Green Power indictor, lid when system is on. Hard drive indicator, flashing when hard disk drive is active.
  • Page 26: Dvi Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.6 DVI Port DVI-D transmits graphics data in digital format and therefore can deliver better image quality at high resolution. The DVI connector on the front panel can either output DVI signals or other digital signals (via an adapter/ cable) depending on the display device connected. It supports resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz.
  • Page 27: Vga Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.7 VGA Port VGA connector is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1200@60Hz resolution. The system supports triple independent display outputs by connecting display devices to VGA, DVI and DisplayPort. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best VGA output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
  • Page 28: Usb3.1 Gen 2 Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.8 USB3.1 Gen 2 Port The system’s USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (10Gbps) are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB3.1 Gen.1 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.
  • Page 29: Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.9 Gigabit Ethernet Port The system offers 2 GbE ports on its I/O panel. The GbE ports are marked in blue/ ® ® 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 30: 2.2.10 Usb3.1 Gen 1 Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.10 USB3.1 Gen 1 Port The system’s USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports (5Gbps) are implemented via 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.
  • Page 31: 2.2.11 Com Port

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.11 COM Port The two 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-configurable RS-232/422/485 ports. The operation mode of COM1 and COM2 can be set in BIOS setup utility. The following table describes the pin definition of COM ports.
  • Page 32: 2.2.12 Hot-Swappable 2.5" External Hdd/ Ssd Slot

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.12 Hot-swappable 2.5” External HDD/ SSD Slot The system supports external 2.5” HDD/ SSD hot-swappable slot(s). Designed for easy access, the HDD/ SSD slot is secured by a lock (indicated in red) and it supports RAID modes 0/ 1 configuration for OS installation. To set up RAID, please refer to RAID Volume Configuration section for details.
  • Page 33: 2.2.13 3-Pin Terminal Block

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.13 3-pin Terminal Block The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 35V via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block, which is fit for field usage where DC power is usually provided. The 3-pin terminal block also offers “Remote On/ Off” that allows for external switch extension. It is useful when the system is placed in a cabinet or a not easily accessed location.
  • Page 34: 2.2.14 Isolated Digital Input/ Output

    Nuvo-8034 2.2.14 Isolated Digital Input/ Output The system provides 8x isolated digital input channels and 8x isolated digital output channels. The DIO functions support polling mode I/O access and DI change-of-state interrupt.
  • Page 35 Nuvo-8034 Digital I/O Pin Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition ISO_5V DO_0 DO_GND DO_3 DO_1 DO_GND DO_2 DO_5 DO_4 DO_7 DO_6 DI_GND DO_GND DI_6 DI_GND DI_1 DI_5 DI_GND DI_3 DI_0 DI_7 DI_2 DI_GND DI_4...
  • Page 36: Internal I/O Functions

    Nuvo-8034 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 etc. In this section, we’ll illustrate these internal I/O functions. 2.3.1 SODIMM DRAM Slot The system motherboard supports four 260-pin SODIMM socket for installing ECC/ non-ECC...
  • Page 37: Dual Mode Msata/ Mini-Pcie Socket & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.2 Dual Mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition The system provides a dual mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe socket (indicated in blue) that is in compliance with mini-PCIe specification rev. 1.2. You can install either an mSATA SSD or mini-PCIe module into this socket and the system will automatically detect and configure it to run PCIe or SATA signals.
  • Page 38 Nuvo-8034 Dual mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe socket definition Signal (mPCIe) Signal (mSATA) Pin # Signal (mPCIe) Signal (mSATA) WAKE# +3.3Vaux 3.3V +1.5V +1.5V CLKREQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA REFCLK- UIM_CLK REFCLK+ UIM_RESET UIM_VPP Mechanical Key Reserved* Reserved* W_DISABLE# PERST# PERn0 SATA_Rxp 3.3V 3.3V PERp0 SATA_Rxn +1.5V...
  • Page 39: 2242 (B Key), Dual-Sim Card Slot & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.3 M.2 2242 (B Key), Dual-SIM Card Slot & Pin Definition NOTE The dual SIM card functionality is only available when Sierra Wireless EM7455/ 7430 solution is installed. For other 4G add-on solutions, SIM card slot 1 is the default functioning slot. The system has anM.2 2242 slot (indicated in blue) that works with dual SIM slots (4G + 3G) indicated in red.
  • Page 40 Nuvo-8034 M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF_N USB_D+ W_DISABLE_N USB_D- Mechanical Key USB3.0-RX- USB3.0-RX+ UIM1-RESET UIM1-CLK USB3.0-TX- UIM1-DATA USB3.0-TX+ UIM1-PWR PERn0 / SATA-B+ UIM2-DET PERp0 / SATA-B- UIM2-DATA UIM2-CLK PETn0 / SATA-A- UIM2-RST PETp0 / SATA-A+ UIM2-PWR...
  • Page 41: Sata Ports

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.4 SATA Ports The system provides two SATA ports which support Gen3, 6 Gb/s SATA signals. Each SATA port (indicated in blue) features a 7-pin SATA connector and a 4-pin power connector. The power connector (indicated in red) each accommodates a 2.5” HDD/ SSD in internal HDD bracket.
  • Page 42: Status Led Output & Remote On/ Off Control And Pin Definition

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.5 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control and Pin Definition For an application which places the system inside a cabinet, it’s useful to have an external system status LED indicators. The system provides a 2x6, 2.0mm pitch pin header to output system status such as power, HDD, watchdog timer, and control system on/ off remotely.
  • Page 43 Nuvo-8034 Pin Definition Pin# Definition Description WDT_LED- [Output] Watchdog timer indicator, flashing when Watchdog WDT_LED+ timer is active Standby Power- [Output] Standby power indicator, on if DC power is applied and system is in S5 (standby) mode. Standby Power+ HDD- [Output] Hard drive indicator, flashing when SATA hard drive is active.
  • Page 44: Memory

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.6 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD or Optane Memory The system has anx4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot (also in compliance with SATA signal) for you to ® install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive.
  • Page 45 Nuvo-8034 M.2 (M Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 PERN3 PERP3 DAS/DSS_N PETN3 +3V3 PETP3 +3V3 +3V3 PERN2 +3V3 PERP2 PETN2 PETP2 PERN1 PERP1 PETN1 PETP1 PERn0 / SATA-B+ PERp0 / SATA-B- PETn0 / SATA-A- PETp0 / SATA-A+ PERST_N REFCLKN...
  • Page 46: Internal Usb Port On Extension Board

    Nuvo-8034 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 47: Com Port 3 And 4

    Nuvo-8034 2.3.8 COM Port 3 and 4 There are two COM ports on the daughter board. The port indicated in blue is COM3 and the one indicated in red is COM4.
  • Page 48 Nuvo-8034 COM3/ 4 Port Pin Definition RS-232 connector Cable header Connector on motherboard Signal Signal Signal...
  • Page 49: System Installation

    Nuvo-8034 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 50: Disassembling The System

    Nuvo-8034 Disassembling the System To access system internal components, the system needs to be disassembled. To disassemble the system enclosure, you need to remove the Cassette module and screws on both I/O panels. One the I/O panel, remove two screws indicated. Remove the screws indicated on the side panel.
  • Page 51 Nuvo-8034 Remove two screws indicated on the top. On the rear exhaust fan panel, remove the two screws indicated.
  • Page 52 Nuvo-8034 Gently lift the L-shape cover panel to separate it from the enclosure. Looking from the top, remove screws indicated and disengage the extension board from the motherboard.
  • Page 53 Nuvo-8034 Disconnect the DIO cable connector and 4-pin fan connector to the extension board. Disconnect 4-pin fan connector Disconnect DIO connector Gently disengage the extension board and separate it from the motherboard. WARNING Please disengage the extension board gradually as there are capacitors situated underneath the PCIe slots that may come in contact with enclosure structures when removed with excessive force.
  • Page 54 Nuvo-8034 Remove screws indicated to separate the heatsink and motherboard from the enclosure. 10. Remove the screws indicated in blue to separate the motherboard from the heatsink. If your system already has a CPU installed, you will also need to remove screws in locations indicated in before separating the motherboard from the heatsink.
  • Page 55: Installing Internal Components

    Nuvo-8034 Installing Internal Components 3.2.1 CPU Installation Procedure To install the CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink and the motherboard, please refer to Disassembling the System. If you are installing the CPU for the first time, you’ll see the CPU socket protective cover, place finger tips underneath the sign “REMOVE”...
  • Page 56 Nuvo-8034 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 Remove all thermal pads’ protective films on the heatsink. With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink and secure the screws indicated.
  • Page 57 Nuvo-8034 Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the six spring screws (found in the accessory box) 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. Please refer to the recommended order when tightening the screws.
  • Page 58: Ddr4 So-Dimm Installation

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation There are four SO-DIMM memory slots (indicated in blue) on the motherboard that supports a total maximum of 128GB ECC/ non-ECC DDR4-2666. Please follow the procedures below to replace or install the memory modules. 1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
  • Page 59 Nuvo-8034 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 60: Mpcie Module, Mini-Sim (2Ff) Card And Antennae Installation

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.3 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation The system has two mPCIe slots (indicated in blue) coupled with Mini-SIM socket (indicated in red) for installing 3G/ 4G module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
  • Page 61 Nuvo-8034 Insert the mPCIe module on a 45 degree angle into the mPCIe 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 I/O panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection.
  • Page 62: 2242 (B Key) Module And Micro-Sim (3Ff) Card Installation

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.4 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation The system has an M.2 slot (indicated in blue) for installing 3G/ 4G module that can be coupled with dual Micro-SIM card slots (indicated in red). For installation, please refer to the following instructions.
  • Page 63 Nuvo-8034 Insert the module on a 45 degree angle, gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw Insert on 45 degree angle Secure the module Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear panel.
  • Page 64: Tm Key) 2280 Nvtme Ssd Or Intel Optane Tmemory Installation

    Nuvo-8034 ® 3.2.5 M.2 (M Key) 2280 NVMe SSD or Intel Optane Memory Installation The system has a x4 PCIe M.2 (M key) 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel® Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive.
  • Page 65 Nuvo-8034 Gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections. ® Please refer to the section Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation for traditional hard drive acceleration.
  • Page 66: Pcie/ Pci Card Installation

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.6 PCIe/ PCI Card Installation WARNING To reduce the risk of damage, DO NOT remove your PCIe/ PCI card from the antistatic bag before it is ready to be installed! NOTE For installation compatibility, please consult with Neousys before purchasing a graphics card.
  • Page 67 Nuvo-8034 Remove the PCIe/ PCI card from the antistatic bag and gently lower it into the PCIe/ PCI slot while ensuring the gold-fingers meet, the bezel panel is properly inserted and secured with screws. Make sure bezel panel is inserted Secure bezel with screw properly If you are installing a graphics card, connect the 6-pin power cable provided from the...
  • Page 68: Hdd/ Ssd Installation

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.7 HDD/ SSD Installation NOTE The system’s hot swappable slots support up to 9mm 2.5inch SSD/ HDD specifications. The system has two SATA ports (indicated in blue) and two four pin power connectors (indicated in red). The SATA and power cables should already be connected on the motherboard so users only need to install the HDD/ SSD.
  • Page 69 Nuvo-8034 You may insert and install the HDD/ SSD without disassembling the enclosure. Simply lift to spring open the lever to gain access to the hot-swap slot. Insert the HDD/ SSD (with labels facing up) and the SATA connector end towards the slot, insert it 3/4 of way in and use the lever to fully push the HDD/ SSD into the slot.
  • Page 70: Ethernet Port Panel Screw Holes

    Nuvo-8034 3.2.8 Ethernet Port Panel Screw Holes The system's RJ45 Ethernet ports have panel screw holes (indicated in blue circles) for a firm cable connection. To install and make use to the panel screw hole connection, you must acquire cables with screws shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 71: Installing The System Enclosure

    Nuvo-8034 Installing the System Enclosure To reinstall the system enclosure, the bottom panel on top of the motherboard while making sure both sides are inserted into the heatsink (indicated in blue). Place L-shape side panel onto the enclosure Slide-and-lock into the indicate hinges...
  • Page 72 Nuvo-8034 Secure the screws indicated on the I/O panel. Secure the screws indicated on the side panel.
  • Page 73 Nuvo-8034 Secure the two screws indicated on the top of the enclosure. Secure the two screws indicated on the fan exhaust panel to complete the enclosure installation process.
  • Page 74: Wall-Mount Bracket Installation

    Nuvo-8034 Wall-mount Bracket Installation The optional wall mount bracket allows the system to be mounted horizontally. Please refer to the following installation procedure to install the wall mount. To install, secure the wall mount bracket to the bottom of the system enclosure using the M4 screws provided.
  • Page 75 Nuvo-8034 Dimension illustration of the installed wall mount bracket for your reference.
  • Page 76: Powering On The System

    Nuvo-8034 Powering On the System There are two methods to power on the system  Pressing the power button  Sending a LAN packet via Ethernet (Wake-on-LAN) 3.5.1 Powering On Using the Power Button This is the simplest way to turn on your system. The power button is a non-latched switch and behaves as the ATX-mode on/off control.
  • Page 77: Powering On Using Wake-On-Lan

    Nuvo-8034 3.5.2 Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism to wake up a computer system from a S5 (system off with standby power) state via issuing a magic packet. The system’s Wake-on-LAN compatible GbE port is shown below. NOTE Please make sure the Intel chipset and Ethernet driver has been properly installed prior to setting up WOL function.
  • Page 78 Nuvo-8034 Once booted into the Windows system, press “Windows key + E”, right-click on “Network>Properties>Change adapter settings”. Locate and double-click on the adapter Intel® I219 Gigabit Network Connection, click on Configure... Click on the Power Management tab and check the following options. Click on OK when done.
  • Page 79: System Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 System Configuration 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.
  • Page 80: Com Port Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.1 COM Port 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 81: Com Port High Speed Mode

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.2 COM Port High Speed Mode The high speed mode of each COM port effectively allows for the port's baud rate generator to operate at 8x the speed with an effective baud rate of 921,600 bps (115,200 x 8). Please refer to the following instructions on how to enable the high speed mode for your COM port (COM1 used as an example).
  • Page 82: Primary Display

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.3 Primary Display This setting offers display output selection. Users can choose between Auto (auto detection), IGFX (integrated graphics card on CPU where applicable) or PEG (PCIe graphics card). To set the primary display: 1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. 2.
  • Page 83: Sata Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.4 SATA Configuration The SATA controller of your system supports two (2) operating modes: AHCI and Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration 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 84 Nuvo-8034 To set SATA controller mode: 1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. 2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA Configuration]. 3. Highlight the SATA, mSATA or M.2 port you wish to set and press ENTER to bring up setting options.
  • Page 85: Fan Control Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.5 Fan Control Configuration The fan control configuration allows users to set the fan operation mode to auto or fixed speeds operation. The auto mode configuration also offers minimum temperature setting to trigger the fan and the maximum temperature setting before the fan operates at 100% rotation speed.
  • Page 86 Nuvo-8034 To set Fan Control Configuration to Auto mode: When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to [Advanced] > [Fan Control Configuration] and press ENTER. To set auto fan control, highlight [Fan Control Mode] and press ENTER, highlight [Auto]...
  • Page 87 Nuvo-8034 Use the up/ down arrow keys to highlight Fan Start Trip Point or Fan Max. Trip Point and press ENTER, a window appears and you may enter the temperature in degree Celsius.  Fan Start Trip Point: The minimum temperature which the fan being to operate ...
  • Page 88 Nuvo-8034 To set Fan Control Configuration to Fixed Speed mode: When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to [Advanced] > [Fan Control Configuration] and press ENTER. To set auto fan control, highlight [Fan Control Mode] and press ENTER, highlight [Fixed Speed].
  • Page 89 Nuvo-8034 Highlight [Fan Speed] and press ENTER. A window appears and you may use the up/ down arrow keys to select between 20~100% as your fixed fan rotation speed. When done, press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.
  • Page 90: Tpm Availability

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.6 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.
  • Page 91: Power On After Power Failure Option

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.7 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.
  • Page 92: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.8 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) The system supports various 9 -Gen Core i and Xeon 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 (to 35W) to obtain more computing power.
  • Page 93: Wake On Lan Option

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.9 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 this option first in BIOS settings. Please refer “Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN”...
  • Page 94: 4.1.10 Boot Menu

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.10 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 95 Nuvo-8034 Network Enabled The system is available for network access using UEFI Stack Disabled The system is not available for network access using UEFI PXE Boot Disabled Only UEFI Network Stack is supported: Preboot eXecution capability Environment (PXE) is not supported Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219 Only/ I210 Only or All NICs...
  • Page 96: Boot Type (Legacy/ Uefi)

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.11 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 10 and Linux support both Legacy and UEFI boot modes.
  • Page 97: 4.1.12 Position New Boot Device

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.12 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 F2when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 98: 4.1.13 Watchdog Timer For Booting

    Nuvo-8034 4.1.13 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”. When “Automatically after POST”...
  • Page 99: Amt Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 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. Prior to using the AMT function to remotely control the system, you need to configure AMT password and network settings.
  • Page 100: Raid Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 RAID Configuration To set up a RAID 0 or 1 volume in Legacy or UEFI mode, you need to have at least two hard drives or SSDs installed. The system supports RAID configurations in RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirror) mode. Users can select the configuration that best suit their needs with RAID 0 (striping) mode offering better hard drive read/ write performances while RAID 1 (mirror) offers better data security.
  • Page 101 Nuvo-8034 3. Go to [Boot] > highlight [Legacy Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type. 4. Press F10 to "Exit Saving Changes" and reboot the system. 5. When the system reboots, press [Ctrl + I] to enter the RAID configuration utility. 6.
  • Page 102 Nuvo-8034 7. The following screen allows you to enter the Name of the RAID volume you wish to create. Enter a name and press ENTER to access the RAID Level setting. 8. For RAID Level, use the up and down arrow key to select between RAID0 (Stripe) or RAID1 (Mirror) settings.
  • Page 103 Nuvo-8034 9. For Stripe Size, use the up and down arrow key to select between 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB for your RAID volume stripe size and press ENTER to access the Capacity setting. *RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options. 10.
  • Page 104 Nuvo-8034 11. Reviewed your settings and if you wish to change any setting(s), you will need to press [ESC] and start again from Step 5.If all settings are correct and you wish to continue, with “Create Volume” highlighted, press ENTER to begin creating the RAID volume. 12.
  • Page 105 Nuvo-8034 13. Once the RAID volume has been created, the configuration utility will bring you back to the main screen showing the RAID volume and their member disks. 14. The above process was to create a RAID-0 volume. If you wish to create a RAID-1 volume, please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 8.
  • Page 106: Uefi Mode Raid Configuration

    Nuvo-8034 4.3.2 UEFI Mode RAID Configuration To enable RAID functionality in UEFI mode: 1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. 2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA And RST Configuration] > [SATA Mode Selection] > highlight [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] and press ENTER.
  • Page 107 Nuvo-8034 3. Go to [Boot], highlight [UEFI Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type. 4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes” and reboot the system. 5. When the system reboots, press [F3] to enter the Configuration Utility. 6. Once you’re in the Configuration Utility, highlight [Intel® Rapid Storage Technology] and press ENTER.
  • Page 108 Nuvo-8034 7. The following screen shows Non-RAID physical disks and the option “Create RAID Volume”. Highlight “Create RAID Volume” and press ENTER to begin creating your RAID volume.
  • Page 109 Nuvo-8034 8. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go to the next option.
  • Page 110 Nuvo-8034 9. The RAID Level option allows you to select RAID-0 (stripping) or RAID-1 (mirror) for your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready.
  • Page 111 Nuvo-8034 10. The Select Disks option allows you to select disk drives for your RAID volume. Highlight a drive and press ENTER, use up/ down arrow keys to highlight “x” and press ENTER to confirm the selection. A minimum of two disk drives must be selected for RAID-0 or RAID-1 configuration.
  • Page 112 Nuvo-8034 11. The Stripe Size option allows you to configure the stripe size of your RAID volume. Available stripe sizes are 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and press ENTER to confirm the stripe size selection. *RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options.
  • Page 113 Nuvo-8034 12. The Capacity (MB) option allows you to configure the storage capacity of your RAID volume. By default, the full storage capacity will be applied. Once you have entered a capacity, press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 114 Nuvo-8034 13. The Create Volume option is the final step in the volume creation process. Highlight “Create Volume” and press ENTER to begin creating your RAID volume base on the settings you just configured.
  • Page 115 Nuvo-8034 14. A summary and status of the RAID volume will be shown when the RAID volume is successfully created. 15. Press F10 to save and Esc to exit the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology configuration page. NOTE The above process was to create a RAID-0 volume. If you wish to create a RAID-1 volume, please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 9.
  • Page 116: Os Support And Driver Installation

    Nuvo-8034 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 10 (x64) ...
  • Page 117: Driver Installation

    Nuvo-8034 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 118: Install Drivers Manually

    Nuvo-8034 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) Audio driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Audio_ALC262\Win_ALL_64\Setup.exe)
  • Page 119: Driver Installation For Watchdog Timer Control

    Nuvo-8034 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_v2.3.0.10 or later versions. Windows 10 (x64) Please execute the driver setup program in the following directory.
  • Page 120: Intel ® Optane Tm Memory Bios Setup And Driver Installation

    Nuvo-8034 ® Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation ® The system is compatible with Intel Rapid Storage Technology that supports the installation ® of Intel Optane memory to significantly boost traditional hard disk drive read and write performances. Intel® Optane memory is Intel®...
  • Page 121 Nuvo-8034 Go to “SATA Mode Selection”, press the Enter key to bring up options, select “Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration” and press ENTER to select the option.
  • Page 122 Nuvo-8034 Go to “M.2 2280 NVMe Storage Device” and press the Enter key to bring up the selection, select “RST Controlled” and press the Enter key to select the option. Press F10 to save and exit, and allow the system to boot into Windows. In Windows, download Intel®...
  • Page 123 Nuvo-8034 Follow the 6 step setup procedure as instructed.
  • Page 124 Nuvo-8034 Check the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” box and click on “Next >” to continue the installation process.
  • Page 125 Nuvo-8034 When done, click on “Finish” and restart the system.
  • Page 126 Nuvo-8034 10. Upon system restart, the following initialization screen will appear. Click on Next to continue. 11. In the Setup section, you will see your Intel® Optane™ memory drive and compatible drive(s) that can be accelerated. Click on the downward arrow to bring up a selection of drives to be accelerated.
  • Page 127 Nuvo-8034 12. The data backup warning will appear, please backup any data you may have stored on your Intel® Optane™ memory module before proceeding. Check the box “Erase all data on Intel® Optane™ memory module” and click on Continue. 13. When the Intel® Optane™ memory module has been enabled, the installation window and a notification window at the bottom right corner will prompt you to restart the system.
  • Page 128 Nuvo-8034 14. Upon system restart, a successful enablement message will appear to indicate the Intel® Optane™ memory module has been enable successfully. 15. Once enabled, the RST software Setup section should show your configuration information.
  • Page 129: 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. Installing WDT_DIO Library The WDT_DIO function library is delivered in the form of a setup package named WDT_DIO_Setup.exe.
  • Page 130: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    Nuvo-8034 WDT and DIO Library Installation To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below. 1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.2.3.0.10.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 131 Nuvo-8034 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 132: Wdt Functions

    Nuvo-8034 WDT Functions InitWDT Syntax BOOL InitWDT(void); Description: Initialize the WDT function. You should always invoke InitWDT() before set or start watchdog timer. None Parameter Return Value TRUE: Successfully initialized FALSE: Failed to initialize BOOL bRet = InitWDT() Usage SetWDT Syntax BOOL SetWDT(WORD tick, BYTE unit);...
  • Page 133: Startwdt

    Nuvo-8034 StartWDT Syntax BOOL StartWDT(void); Description Starts WDT countdown. Once started, the WDT LED indicator 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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