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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. SEMIL-1700GC Series User Manual Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service and Maintenance ...................... 8 ESD Precautions ........................8 Restricted Access Location ....................8 About This Manual ......................... 9 Introduction SEMIL-1700GC Series Overview ................10 SEMIL-1724GC Specifications ................. 12 SEMIL-1728GC Specifications ................. 14 SEMIL-1744GC Specifications ................. 16 SEMIL-1748GC Specifications ................. 18 Dimension .........................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 4.1.3 Delay for PEG Initialization ................59 4.1.4 SATA Configuration ................... 60 4.1.5 TPM Availability ....................62 4.1.6 Auto Wake on S5 ....................63 4.1.7 Power On After Power Failure Option ............... 64 4.1.8 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) ........65 4.1.9 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

    Disclaimer 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 connectors are properly engaged ESD Precautions...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual This manual introduces Neousys Technology SEMIL-1700GC series, an IP67 waterproof extreme-rugged fanless GPU computer that supports NVIDIA® Tesla T4/ Quadro P2200 while featuring workstation-grade Intel® chipset and offers excellent passive thermal performance with M12 connectors for robust and cost-effectiveness.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Overview SEMIL-1700GC series is one of the world’s first IP67-rated, waterproof and dustproof inference server with pre-installed NVIDIA® Tesla T4 or Quadro P2200. It takes industrial computing to a new level of robustness for rugged edge AI solutions. Coupled with Intel®...
  • Page 11 By combining powerful CPU/ GPU, robust IP67 protection, true fanless wide-temperature operation, rugged M12 connectors, and standard 2U 19” rack form factor, Neousys SEMIL-1700GC series offers possibilities of deploying AI to places that have yet to be reached.

  • Page 12: Semil-1724Gc Specifications

    SEMIL-1700GC Series SEMIL-1724GC Specifications System Platform Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 -Gen CPU (LGA1151 socket) - Xeon E 2176G (6C/12T) / 2278GE (8C/16T) / 2278GEL (8C/16T) Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-9700TE/ i7-9700E/ i7-8700T/ i7-8700 - Intel® Core™ i5-9500TE/ i5-9500E/ i5-8500T/ i5-8500 - Intel®...
  • Page 13 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.7, Procedure I EN-50155, CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 ** For optional 10GbE support, please contact Neousys Technology *** For Xeon E 2176G/ 2278GE, i7-9700E, and i7-8700 running at 65W mode, the highest operating temperature shall be limited to 50°C and thermal throttling may occur when sustained...

  • Page 14: Semil-1728Gc Specifications

    SEMIL-1700GC Series SEMIL-1728GC Specifications System Platform Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 -Gen CPU (LGA1151 socket) - Xeon E 2176G (6C/12T) / 2278GE (8C/16T) / 2278GEL (8C/16T) Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-9700TE/ i7-9700E/ i7-8700T/ i7-8700 - Intel® Core™ i5-9500TE/ i5-9500E/ i5-8500T/ i5-8500 - Intel®...
  • Page 15 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II EN-50155, CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024 ** For optional 10GbE support, please contact Neousys Technology *** For Xeon E 2176G/ 2278GE, i7-9700E, and i7-8700 running at 65W mode, the highest operating temperature shall be limited to 50°C and thermal throttling may occur when sustained...

  • Page 16: Semil-1744Gc Specifications

    SEMIL-1700GC Series SEMIL-1744GC Specifications System Platform Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 -Gen CPU (LGA1151 socket) - Xeon E 2176G (6C/12T) / 2278GE (8C/16T) / 2278GEL (8C/16T) Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-9700TE/ i7-9700E/ i7-8700T/ i7-8700 - Intel® Core™ i5-9500TE/ i5-9500E/ i5-8500T/ i5-8500 - Intel®...
  • Page 17 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II EN-50155, CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024 ** For optional 10GbE support, please contact Neousys Technology *** For Xeon E 2176G/ 2278GE, i7-9700E, and i7-8700 running at 65W mode, the highest operating temperature shall be limited to 50°C and thermal throttling may occur when sustained...

  • Page 18: Semil-1748Gc Specifications

    SEMIL-1700GC Series SEMIL-1748GC Specifications System Platform Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 -Gen CPU (LGA1151 socket) - Xeon E 2176G (6C/12T) / 2278GE (8C/16T) / 2278GEL (8C/16T) Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-9700TE/ i7-9700E/ i7-8700T/ i7-8700 - Intel® Core™ i5-9500TE/ i5-9500E/ i5-8500T/ i5-8500 - Intel®...
  • Page 19 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II EN-50155, CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024 ** For optional 10GbE support, please contact Neousys Technology *** For Xeon E 2176G/ 2278GE, i7-9700E, and i7-8700 running at 65W mode, the highest operating temperature shall be limited to 50°C and thermal throttling may occur when sustained...

  • Page 20: Dimension

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.6.1 Superior View...

  • Page 21: Front Panel View

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 1.6.2 Front Panel View 1.6.3 Side View 1.6.4 Bottom View...

  • Page 22: Dimensions With Wall Mount Bracket

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Dimensions with Wall Mount Bracket NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.7.1 Front View 1.7.2 Bottom View...

  • Page 23: System Overview

    Upon receiving and unpacking your 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. SEMIL-1700GC Packing List System...

  • Page 24: Semil-1700Gc Front Panel

    SEMIL-1700GC Series SEMIL-1700GC Front Panel Item Description DC input 8V to 48V DC input (M12 S-coded) The M12 X-coded Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports provide both data connection and electric power to devices (eg. IP camera). SEMIL-1724GC PoE+ GbE 1x IEEE 802.3at GbE+ port via Intel® I219 3x IEEE 802.3at GbE+ port via Intel®...

  • Page 25: Dc-In Connector

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.1 DC-IN Connector The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 48V via a M12 S-coded connector. The M12 S-coded connectors offer COTS availability and ultra-rugged connection reliability when wiring DC power. WARNING Please make sure the voltage of DC power is correct before you connect it to the system.

  • Page 26: Poe+ Gigabit Ethernet Port

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.2 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Port The system offers PoE+ GbE ports via M12 X-coded connectors on the front panel. The ® port marked in green is implemented using Intel I219-LM controller that supports ® Wake-on-LAN and is also compatible with...
  • Page 27 SEMIL-1700GC Series Connector Pin Definition Panel side Cable connector end Signal M12 panel side M12 cable connector end Wire color LAN P0 LAN N0 LAN P1 LAN N1 LAN P3 LAN N3 LAN N2 LAN P2...

  • Page 28: Usb Port

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.3 USB Port SEMIL-1724GC and SEMIL1744GC have two USB ports while SEMIL-1728GC and SEMIL-1748GC have four USB ports. The USB2.0 ports are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. Legacy USB support is also provided so you can use USB keyboard/mouse in DOS environment.

  • Page 29: Vga Port

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.4 VGA Port VGA connector is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1200@60Hz resolution. To support VGA display output and achieve best VGA output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
  • Page 30 SEMIL-1700GC Series NOTE Please make sure your VGA cable includes SDA and SCL (DDC clock and data) signals for correct communication with monitor to get resolution/timing information. A cable without SDA/ SCL can cause blank screen on your VGA monitor due to incorrect resolution/timing output.

  • Page 31: Audio Port (Semil-1728Gc/ Semil-1748Gc Only)

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.5 Audio Port (SEMIL-1728GC/ SEMIL-1748GC Only) The M12 A-coded audio port accepts microphone voice input and headphone speaker sound output. To utilize the audio function in Windows, you need to install corresponding drivers for both motherboard and audio.

  • Page 32: Com1/ Com2 Port

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.6 COM1/ COM2 Port The system provides two COM ports via an M12 A-coded connector for communicating with external devices. These COM ports are 3-wire RS-232 specifications and provide up to 115200 bps baud rate. Connector Pin Definition...

  • Page 33: Power Button

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.2.7 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 34: Internal I/Os

    Installing after-sales internal modules on your own may affect its waterproof capabilities and is not recommended. If you must install internal modules after purchase, please consult your sales representative as you may need to return the system to Neousys Technology or an authorized SEMIL distributor for processing to retain waterproof capability.

  • Page 35: Mini-Pcie Expansion Slot (Mux With Msata)

    5G/4G, WIFI, GPS, CAN bus, analog frame grabber, etc. If the module is installed after initial purchase, you may need to return the unit to Neousys Technology or an authorized SEMIL distributor for SMA antenna installation.
  • Page 36 SEMIL-1700GC Series mini-PCIe slot 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...

  • Page 37: Mini-Pcie Expansion Slot (Semil-17X8Gc Models Only)

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.3.2 mini-PCIe Expansion Slot (SEMIL-17x8GC Models Only) The SEMIL-17x8GC systems have two standard full size mini-PCIe slots. There are plenty of off-the-shelf mini-PCIe modules with versatile capabilities. By installing a mini-PCIe module, your system can have expanded features such as WIFI, GPS, CAN...
  • Page 38 SEMIL-1700GC Series mini-PCIe Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Reserved +3.3Vaux Reserved Reserved +1.5V Reserved UIM PWR UIM DATA Reserved UIM CLK Reserved UIM RESET UIM VPP Mechanical Key Reserved Reserved W DISABLE# PERST# Reserved +3.3Vaux Reserved +1.5V...

  • Page 39: Ignition Control Rotary Switch

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 2.3.3 Ignition Control Rotary Switch The ignition power control switch features multiple modes for pre and post ignition settings. Please refer to the section Ignition Power Control for details.

  • Page 40: Installation

    Installing after-sales internal modules on your own may affect its waterproof capabilities and is not recommended. If you must install internal modules after purchase, please consult your sales representative as you may need to return the system to Neousys Technology or an authorized SEMIL distributor for processing.

  • Page 41: Mini-Pcie Module Installation

    Installing after-sales internal modules on your own may affect its waterproof capabilities and is not recommended. If you must install internal wireless modules after purchase, please consult your sales representative as you may need to return the system to Neousys Technology or an authorized SEMIL distributor for antenna installation.
  • Page 42 SEMIL-1700GC Series Gently lift the panel and you will see the internal components. If hard drives are installed, disconnect the SATA/ power connector. Pull using the connector body, DO NOT pull on the cable!
  • Page 43 SEMIL-1700GC Series Identify the slot locations of the mini-PCIe slots and their respective SIM slots. SEMIL-17x4GC models SEMIL-17x8GC models If you are installing 5G/ 4G mini-PCIe modules, please install the respective SIM cards first. Slide and lift SIM card holder...
  • Page 44 Refer to the module’s manual and connect the antenna. 10. To install an SMA antenna, you may have to return the unit to an authorized Neousys Technology SEMIL distributor to properly install and retain the IP67 waterproof capability.ove an antenna hole on the enclosure and secure the antenna...
  • Page 45 SEMIL-1700GC Series 11. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated in the groove, gently tug all the cables into the enclosure and shut the bottom panel back on. 12. Secure the indicated screws at a torque range of 6.3 – 7.7kg/cm in ascending order to complete the HDD installation procedure.

  • Page 46: Hard Drive Installation

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Hard Drive Installation To install or replace hard drives in the system, please refer to the following instructions: Disconnect all cable connections and shut down the system. Turn the system upside-down and place it on a flat sturdy surface.
  • Page 47 SEMIL-1700GC Series Gently lift the panel and you will see the internal components. If you are replacing existing HDD, disconnect the SATA/ power connector. Pull using the connector body, DO NOT pull on the cable! Disconnect the SATA/ power connector...
  • Page 48 SEMIL-1700GC Series Place the hard drive in between the brackets and secure with screws on both sides. Repeat this step if you are installing a second HDD. Connect the SATA/ power cable onto the HDDs.
  • Page 49 SEMIL-1700GC Series Make sure the O-ring is properly seated in the groove, gently tug all the cables into the enclosure and shut the bottom panel back on. Secure the indicated screws at a torque range of 6.3 – 7.7kg/cm in ascending order...

  • Page 50: Wall-Mount Bracket Installation

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Wall-mount Bracket Installation The system comes with wall-mount installation brackets. The four brackets are interchangeable and can be installed on any of the four locations designated for bracket installation. Please follow the procedures below to install the brackets.

  • Page 51: Rack-Mount Bracket Installation (Optional Accessory)

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Rack-mount Bracket Installation (Optional Accessory) The system comes with optional rack-mount brackets. The two brackets can be installed so the system can be mounted into a standard 19” server cabinet. Please follow the procedures below to install the brackets.
  • Page 52 SEMIL-1700GC Series The grip (in green) can be found in the accessory box and is an optional installation item. Simply match the grip to the openings on the rack mount bracket and secure with M3 screws (in green) provided in the accessory box.

  • Page 53: Ignition Control Setup

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Ignition Control Setup The following procedure demonstrates how to remove the backplate of a SEMIL-17XX series to gain access to the ignition control rotary switch. Please power off the system and disconnect all cables connected to the system.
  • Page 54 SEMIL-1700GC Series Operation Modes of Ignition Control You can use the rotary switch to configure the operation mode. The system offers 16 (0~15) operation modes with different power-on/power-off delay configurations. Mode 0 Mode 0 is the ATX mode without power-on and power-off delay. Users can only use the power button on the front panel to turn on or turn off the system.
  • Page 55 SEMIL-1700GC Series detect system status during power-off delay duration and cut off system power if the system is off before the power-off delay expires. Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout 13 (D) 30 seconds 2 hours 10 minutes 14 (E)

  • Page 56: System Configuration

    NOTE Not all BIOS settings will be discussed in this section. If a particular setting/ function you are after requires specific BIOS settings but is not discussed in this section, please contact Neousys Technical Support staff.

  • Page 57: Com Port Configuration

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.1 COM Port Configuration The system’s COM1/ COM2 ports support RS-232 (full-duplex) mode. Another option in BIOS called “Slew Rate” defines how sharp the rising/falling edge is for the output signal of COM1. To set COM port operating mode: Press F2 when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 58: Com Port High Speed Mode

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 59: Delay For Peg Initialization

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.3 Delay for PEG Initialization This setting offers delay in milliseconds for PEG port initialization and PCI enumeration. By increasing the delay value, it may eliminate compatibility issue(s) with some PCIe add-on cards. To set PEG delay in milliseconds: 1.

  • Page 60: Sata Configuration

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 61 SEMIL-1700GC Series To set SATA controller mode: When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA And RST Configuration]. Highlight the SATA, mSATA or M.2 port you wish to set and press ENTER to bring up setting options.

  • Page 62: Tpm Availability

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.5 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 10 with UEFI boot mode, it is enabled in BIOS by default.

  • Page 63: Auto Wake On S5

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.6 Auto Wake on S5 When the system is set to operate in S5 state, the user can specify a time to turn on the system, daily or monthly. Value Option Description Auto Wake on S5 Disabled The system does not turn on when operating in state S5.

  • Page 64: Power On After Power Failure Option

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 65: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.8 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) The system supports various 8th Gen Coffee Lake 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 (to 35W) to obtain more computing power.

  • Page 66: Wake On Lan Option

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 67: 4.1.10 Boot Menu

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 68 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 69: Boot Type (Legacy/ Uefi)

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 7/ 8/ 10 and Linux support both Legacy and UEFI boot modes.

  • Page 70: 4.1.12 Boot Option For Newly Added Device

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.12 Boot Option for Newly Added 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.

  • Page 71: 4.1.13 Watchdog Timer For Booting

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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”.

  • Page 72: 4.1.14 Selecting Legacy/ Uefi Boot Device

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 4.1.14 Selecting 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,...

  • Page 73: Amt Configuration

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 AMT to remotely control the system, you need to configure AMT password and network settings.

  • Page 74: Raid Volume Configuration

    SEMIL-1700GC Series RAID Volume 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 75 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 76 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 77 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 78 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 79 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 80: Uefi Mode Raid Configuration

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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] >...
  • Page 81 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 82 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 83 SEMIL-1700GC Series 8. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go to the next option.
  • Page 84 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 85 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...
  • Page 86 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 87 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 88 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 89 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 90: Os Support And Driver Installation

    SEMIL-1700GC Series OS Support and Driver Installation Operating System Compatibility The system support 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 91: Install Drivers Automatically

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Install Drivers Automatically 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 To install drivers automatically, please refer to the following procedures.

  • Page 92: Install Drivers Manually

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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. 5.3.1 For Windows 10 (x64) The recommended driver installation sequence is C hipset driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Chipset_CFL\Win_10_64\SetupChipset.exe)

  • Page 93: Driver Installation For Watchdog Timer Control

    SEMIL-1700GC Series Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control Neousys provides a driver package which contains function APIs for watchdog timer, digital I/ O, per-port PoE power on/off control and other platform-related functions. You should install the driver package (WDT_DIO_Setup.exe) in prior to use these functions.

  • Page 94: Intel ® Optane Tm Memory Bios Setup And Driver Installation

    SEMIL-1700GC Series ® 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 95 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 96 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 97 SEMIL-1700GC Series Follow the 6 step setup procedure as instructed.
  • Page 98 SEMIL-1700GC Series Check the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” box and click on “Next >” to continue the installation process.
  • Page 99 SEMIL-1700GC Series When done, click on “Finish” and restart the system.
  • Page 100 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...
  • Page 101 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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.
  • Page 102 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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 103: Appendix A: Using Wdt & Dio

    WDT and keeping resetting the timer to make sure the system or program is running. Otherwise, the system shall be reset. 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.

  • Page 104: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    SEMIL-1700GC Series WDT and DIO Library Installation To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below. 1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.2.3.0.exe and the following dialog appears. 2. Click “Next >” and specify the directory of installing related files. The default directory...
  • Page 105 SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 106: Wdt Function Reference

    SEMIL-1700GC Series WDT Function Reference InitWDT Syntax BOOL InitWDT(void); Initialize the WDT function. You should always invoke Description: InitWDT() before set or start watchdog timer. Parameter None Return Value TRUE: Successfully initialized FALSE: Failed to initialize Usage BOOL bRet = InitWDT()

  • Page 107: Startwdt

    SEMIL-1700GC Series 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...

  • Page 108: Appendix B: Poe On/ Off Control

    PoE port. This can be function can be useful in power device (PD) fault-recovery or power reset. The function APIs are encapsulated in Neousys WDT_DIO driver package. Please follow the instructions in Appendix B Watchdog Timer &...

  • Page 109: Enablepoeport

    SEMIL-1700GC Series EnablePoEPort Syntax BOOL EnablePoEPort (BYTE port); Description Turn on PoE power of designated PoE port. Parameter port BYTE value specifies the index of PoE port. Please refer to the following illustration, port should be a value of 1 ~ 8.

  • Page 110: Disablepoeport

    SEMIL-1700GC Series DisablePoEPort Syntax BOOL DisablePoEPort (BYTE port); Description Turn off PoE power of designated PoE port Parameter port BYTE value specifies the index of PoE port. Please refer to the following illustration, port should be a value of 1 ~ 8...

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