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Neousys Technology Inc.
Nuvo-10108GC Series
User Manual
Revision 1.0
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  • Page 1 | 866-412-6278 info@coastipc.com Neousys Technology Inc. Nuvo-10108GC Series User Manual Revision 1.0 Rev101023...
  • 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 Battery Warning........................7 Service and Maintenance ...................... 8 ESD Precautions ........................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents System Installation Disassembling the System ..................51 Installing Internal Components ................58 3.2.1 CPU Installation for Barebone System .............. 58 3.2.2 Remove and Replace the Existing CPU ............63 3.2.3 DRAM SO-DIMM Installation ................70 3.2.4 mPCIe Module, SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation ......73 3.2.5 M.2 2242/ 3052 (B Key) Module and SIM (2FF) 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

    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 manual introduces Neousys Nuvo-10108GC series featuring Intel / 12 Gen Core™ 35W/ 65W LGA1700 processors and an NVIDIA® graphics card. The ® Nuvo-10108GC system supports an NVIDIA RTX™ 40 series graphics card or the latest RTX™...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Nuvo-10108GC Introduction Nuvo-10108GC is a ruggedized Edge AI computer with extreme CPU and GPU performance for autonomous driving and AI-powered factory automation. It leverages an Intel® 13th/ 12th-Gen CPU and an NVIDIA® RTX™ 40 series or the latest RTX™ 6000 Ada GPU, offering single-precision GPU performances up to 48 TFLOPS or 91 TFLOPS, respectively.
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Nuvo-10108GC Series Product Specifications 1.1.1 Nuvo-10108GC Specifications System Core Supporting Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ Supports Intel® 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 35W/ TDP) 65W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ - Intel® Core™ i9-12900E/ i9-13900TE i9-12900TE - Intel®...
  • Page 12 Nuvo-10108GC 1x M.2 2280 M key socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD 1x front-accessible M.2 2280 M key tray (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD (optional) Expansion Bus PCI Express 1x PCIe x16 slot @Gen4, 16-lanes with 65 mm slot width. The standard GPU locking bracket is designed for NVIDIA®...
  • Page 13: Nuvo-10108Gc Dimension

    Nuvo-10108GC Series Nuvo-10108GC Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.2.1 Nuvo-10108GC I/O Panel View...
  • Page 14: Nuvo-10108Gc Ignition/ 4/3-Pin Terminal Block Panel View

    Nuvo-10108GC 1.2.2 Nuvo-10108GC Ignition/ 4/3-Pin Terminal Block Panel View...
  • Page 15: Nuvo-10108Gc Top Panel View

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 1.2.3 Nuvo-10108GC Top Panel View...
  • Page 16: Nuvo-10108Gc Side Panel View

    Nuvo-10108GC 1.2.4 Nuvo-10108GC Side Panel View 1.2.5 Nuvo-10108GC Bottom View...
  • Page 17: Nuvo-10108Gc Wall-Mount Dimension

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 1.2.6 Nuvo-10108GC Wall-mount Dimension...
  • Page 18: Nuvo-10108Gc Dimensions With Optional Fan Kit

    Nuvo-10108GC Nuvo-10108GC Dimensions with Optional Fan Kit NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.3.1 Nuvo-10108GC I/O Panel View with Optional Fan Kit...
  • Page 19: Nuvo-10108Gc Ignition/ 4/3-Pin Terminal Block Panel View With Optional Fan Kit

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 1.3.2 Nuvo-10108GC Ignition/ 4/3-Pin Terminal Block Panel View with Optional Fan Kit...
  • Page 20: Nuvo-10108Gc Top Panel View With Optional Fan Kit

    Nuvo-10108GC 1.3.3 Nuvo-10108GC Top Panel View with Optional Fan Kit...
  • Page 21: Nuvo-10108Gc Bottom View With Optional Fan Kit

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 1.3.4 Nuvo-10108GC Bottom View with Optional Fan Kit...
  • Page 22: System Overview

    Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-10108GC 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-10108GC Packing List...
  • Page 23: External I/O Panel

    Nuvo-10108GC Series External I/O Panel 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-output and microphone-input. microphone-in jack Reset button Use this button to manual reset the system.
  • Page 24 Nuvo-10108GC CMOS reset button Use this button to manually reset the motherboard BIOS. USB3.2 Gen 2 port (SuperSpeed+) offers up to 10Gbps, twice the bandwidth over existing SuperSpeed USB3.1 Gen. 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port connection. It is also backwards compatible with USB3.0 and USB2.0 2.5Gb Ethernet 2x 2.5Gb Ethernet ports by Intel I226-IT...
  • Page 25: Power Button

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 26: 4-Pole 3.5Mm Speaker-Out/ Microphone-In Jack

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 chipset and audio device drivers.
  • Page 27: Reset Button

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.2.3 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 28: Vga Port

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.2.4 VGA Port The VGA port is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1200@60Hz resolution. The system supports dual independent display outputs by connecting display devices to VGA and DisplayPort connection. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best VGA output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
  • Page 29: Displayport

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.2.5 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 30: Led Indicators

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.2.6 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 31: 10Gb Ethernet Port (Optional)

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.2.7 10Gb Ethernet Port (Optional) The optional high-speed data transmission 10G Ethernet port is backward compatible with 5GBASE-T and 2.5GBASE-T to work with NBASE-T industrial cameras. Indicated in is a screw-lock hole for the corresponding Ethernet port. Speed LED (Top)
  • Page 32: Cmos Reset Button

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.2.8 CMOS Reset Button Positioned between 10GbE and USB ports, indicated by the blue arrow, the CMOS Reset button is used to manually reset the motherboard BIOS in case of system halt or malfunction. To avoid unexpected operation, it is purposely placed behind the panel. To reset, please use the tip of a pen, press and hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the BIOS.
  • Page 33: Usb3.2 Gen 2 Port

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.2.9 USB3.2 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 34: 2.2.10 2.5Gb Ethernet Port

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.2.10 2.5Gb Ethernet Port The systems has two 2.5Gb Ethernet ports feature panel screw fix holes (indicated in red). Each port has one dedicated PCI Express link for maximum network performance. Please refer to the table below for LED connection statuses. Active/Link LED LED Color Status...
  • Page 35: 2.2.11 Gigabit Ethernet

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.2.11 Gigabit Ethernet The system has a GbE ports on its I/O panel and support Wake-on-LAN functions. The GbE ® port is implemented with Intel I219-LM controller with one dedicated PCI Express link for maximum performance. When the Ethernet connection is established, the LED indicators on...
  • Page 36: 2.2.12 Com Port

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.2.12 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 (in red) are software-configurable RS-232/422/485 ports. COM3 and COM4 (in blue) are standard 9-wire RS-232 ports. The operation mode of COM1 and COM2 can be set in BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 37: Terminal Block With Ignition Control

    Nuvo-10108GC Series Terminal Block with Ignition Control The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 48V via a 4-pin and 3-pin pluggable terminal block, which is fit for field usage where DC power is provided. The screw clamping mechanism on the terminal block offers connection reliability when wiring DC power.
  • Page 38: Ignition Control Switch

    Nuvo-10108GC Ignition Control 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. Please use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the position of the ignition power control switch. For details, please refer to the section Ignition Power Control for details...
  • Page 39: Internal I/O Functions

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 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, etc. In this section, we’ll illustrate these internal I/O functions.
  • Page 40: Mini-Pcie Socket & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.5.2 mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition The system provides two mini-PCIe sockets (indicated in blue) that is in compliance with mini-PCIe specification rev. 1.2. The mini-PCIe sockets are designed with a SIM card (slot indicated in red) support. With a SIM card installed, your system can access the internet via your network provider’s 4G/ 3G network.
  • Page 41 Nuvo-10108GC Series mini-PCIe socket definition Signal (mPCIe) Pin # Signal (mPCIe) WAKE# +3.3Vaux +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 3.3V PERp0 +1.5V SMB_CLK PETn0 SMB_DATA PETp0 USB_D- USB_D+ 3.3V...
  • Page 42: 2242/ 3052 (B Key), Sim Card (2Ff) Slot & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.5.3 M.2 2242/ 3052 (B Key), SIM Card (2FF) Slot & Pin Definition The system has an M.2 2242/ 3052 slot (indicated in blue rectangle) with a 5G/ 4G SIM slot (indicated in rectangle). A copper standoff is provided for you to secure onto the motherboard into the red arrow location for an M.2 2242 module, or into the...
  • Page 43 Nuvo-10108GC Series M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 POWER_OFF_N USB_D+ W_DISABLE_N USB_D- Pull-high +1V8 Pull-high +3V3 USB32RxN M2B_SIM1_RST USB32RxP SIM1)CLK SIM1_DATA USB32TxN SIM1_PWR USB32TxP PCIE_RxN PCIE_RxP PCIE_TxN PCIE-TxP PLTRST_N CLKREQ_N PCIE_CLKOUT_N PCIE_CLKOUT_P...
  • Page 44: Sata Ports

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.5.4 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 45: Status Led Output & Remote On/ Off Control And Pin Definition

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.5.5 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control and 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 Standby Power+ and system is in S5 (standby) mode.
  • Page 46: Internal Usb Port On Extension Board

    Nuvo-10108GC 2.5.6 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: M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot For Nvme Ssd

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.5.7 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD The system has a Gen4x4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance. The NVMe SSD offers noticeable performance advantages over 2.5” SSDs for...
  • Page 48 Nuvo-10108GC 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 PERp0 PETn0 PETp0 PERST_N REFCLKN REFCLKP Mechanical Key SUSCLK PEDET +3V3...
  • Page 49: 8-Pin Power Connector

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 2.5.8 8-pin Power Connector The 8-pin power connector (indicated in red) is designed only to support power-consuming PCIe cards, such as frame grabber cards with PoE+. The power budget of the 8-pin connector is limited to 150W, which is insufficient for most modern GPU cards.
  • Page 50: System Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 51: Disassembling The System

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 the screws indicated.
  • Page 52 Nuvo-10108GC Remove two screws indicated on the top. On the rear exhaust fan panel, remove two screws indicated in blue, and remove four screws indicated in holding the exhaust fan in place.
  • Page 53 Nuvo-10108GC Series Gently lift the L-shape cover panel to separate it from the enclosure. Disconnect the fan’s 4-pin plug and gently wiggle off the exhaust fan as the rubber stands may become stuck to the vent.
  • Page 54 Nuvo-10108GC Looking from the top, remove screws indicated and disengage the daughter-board from the motherboard. Remove screws securing the daughterboard Disengage the daughterboard from the motherboard WARNING Please disengage the daughter-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 55 Nuvo-10108GC Series Remove screws indicated on the heatsink. Gently lift and separate the heatsink and motherboard from the enclosure.
  • Page 56 Nuvo-10108GC 10. Remove the screws on the memory module’s heatsink, remove the copper stands. Screws on the memory module’s heatsink Remove the copper stands supporting the memory module’s heatsink...
  • Page 57 Nuvo-10108GC Series 11. Remove the screws indicated, and separate the motherboard from the heatsink. Remove the screws Separate the motherboard from the heatsink...
  • Page 58: Installing Internal Components

    Nuvo-10108GC Installing Internal Components 3.2.1 CPU Installation for Barebone System To install the CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink and the motherboard, please refer to Disassembling the System. Once the motherboard has been separated from the heatsink, turn the motherboard upside-down to access the CPU socket.
  • Page 59 Nuvo-10108GC Series Remove the CPU from its container/ tray. Match the four notches on the side (indicated by the blue arrows) to the protrusions in the socket, gently lower the CPU into the socket. Pay attention to the seating orientation, notice there is a short side (indicated by...
  • Page 60 Nuvo-10108GC Turn the motherboard around and secure the CPU retention bracket by tightening two M3 P-head screws. Hold CPU retention bracket firmly Secure two M3 P-head screws and turn the motherboard around Remove the protector film on the heatsink.
  • Page 61 Nuvo-10108GC Series With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink and secure the four screws. Four standoffs on the heatsink Secure motherboard with screws...
  • Page 62 Nuvo-10108GC Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the 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. Please refer to the recommended order when tightening the screws.
  • Page 63: Remove And Replace The Existing Cpu

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.2.2 Remove and Replace the Existing CPU To replace the existing CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink/ motherboard from the enclosure, please refer to Disassembling the System. To separate the heatsink and the motherboard, remove the eight screws indicated below.
  • Page 64 Nuvo-10108GC At this point, the CPU and retention bracket may be stuck onto the heatsink (due to the thermal pad). Please use a plastic pry tool and gentle separate the CPU/ retention bracket from the heatsink. WARNING With the heatsink, CPU, and retention bracket removed, please be careful when handling the motherboard.
  • Page 65 Nuvo-10108GC Series Place a new CPU thermal pad (indicated in blue) onto the heatsink for the new CPU. Remove and clean off any thermal pad residues around the socket/ motherboard. Gently place the new CPU into the socket by matching the four notches (indicated by blues arrows) on the side to the protrusions in the socket.
  • Page 66 Nuvo-10108GC Make sure all thermal pad residues have been cleaned on both sides of the retention bracket. Place the CPU retention bracket (holder) on top of the CPU and hold it in place. Make sure the screw holes match the CPU retention bracket’s screw holes (indicated by circles).
  • Page 67 Nuvo-10108GC Series 10. Remove the protector film on the heatsink.
  • Page 68 Nuvo-10108GC 11. With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink and secure the four screws. Four standoffs on the heatsink Secure motherboard with screws...
  • Page 69 Nuvo-10108GC Series 12. Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the 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. Please refer to the recommended order when tightening the screws.
  • Page 70: Dram So-Dimm Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.2.3 DRAM SO-DIMM Installation There are two SO-DIMM memory slots (indicated in blue) on the motherboard that supports a total maximum of 128GB ECC/ non-ECC DDR5-4800. Please follow the procedures below to replace or install the memory modules. 1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
  • Page 71 Nuvo-10108GC Series 4. Push the memory module down until it is clipped-in. 5. To install the memory module at the bottom, you will need to remove the heatsink by remove the two screws.
  • Page 72 Nuvo-10108GC 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the module. Remove the thermal pad film protector (indicated in red) and reinstall the memory module’s heatsink. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. 8. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 73: Mpcie Module, Sim (2Ff) Card And Antennae Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.2.4 mPCIe Module, 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.
  • Page 74 Nuvo-10108GC 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 IPEX-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 75: M.2 2242/ 3052 (B Key) Module And Sim (2Ff) Card Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.2.5 M.2 2242/ 3052 (B Key) Module and SIM (2FF) Card Installation The system has an M.2 2242/ 3052 slot (indicated in blue rectangle) with a 5G/ 4G SIM slot (indicated in rectangle). A copper standoff is provided for you to secure onto the...
  • Page 76 Nuvo-10108GC Secure the SIM card by sliding the holder. 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 IPEX-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear panel.
  • Page 77 Nuvo-10108GC Series Secure the external antenna to complete the installation. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 78: M Key) 2280 Nvme Ssd Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.2.6 M.2 (M Key) 2280 NVMe SSD Installation The system has a x4 PCIe M.2 (M key) 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the fast read/ write performances. An NVMe SSD offers exceptional performance over 2.5” SSDs for smoother operating system operations.
  • Page 79 Nuvo-10108GC Series 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.
  • Page 80: Graphics Card Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.2.7 Graphics Card Installation WARNING To reduce the risk of damage, DO NOT remove the graphics card from the antistatic bag before it is ready to be installed into the Cassette module! NOTE For installation compatibility, please consult with Neousys before purchasing a graphics card.
  • Page 81 Nuvo-10108GC Series Remove the corresponding enclosure bezel(s) to the PCIe slot you wish to install to. Take out the graphics card dedicated bracket and cable and attach the cable sorting peg.
  • Page 82 Nuvo-10108GC Remove the graphics card from the antistatic bag, and attach the dedicated bracket to the end of the graphics card by securing the screws indicated. Note the orientation of the installed bracket, the screw holes (indicated in red) should be secured to the top of the enclosure while the screw holes (indicated in blue) should be secure to the enclosure along the bottom.
  • Page 83 Nuvo-10108GC Series Gently lower the graphics card into the PCIe slot while ensuring the gold-fingers are inserted, the graphics card panel is properly inserted and secured with screws. Connect the graphics card’s 12-pin power cable to the daughter board (indicated in red).
  • Page 84 Nuvo-10108GC Secure the dedicated GPU bracket to the enclosure frame at the top and the bottom. Secure bracket to the top of the enclosure Secure bracket to the bottom of the enclosure Reinstall the enclosure and panel when done. 11. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 85: Hdd/ Ssd Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.2.8 HDD/ SSD Installation NOTE The system’s easy-swap tray supports up to 7mm 2.5inch SSD/ HDD specifications. The system has two SATA ports (indicated in blue) and two four pin power connectors (indicated in red). Only one of the SATA and power connector will be connected to the front-accessible tray, so users only need to install the HDD/ SSD to the easy-swap tray.
  • Page 86 Nuvo-10108GC 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 87: Easy-Swap M.2 Nvme Ssd Installation (Optional)

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.2.9 Easy-swap M.2 NVMe SSD Installation (Optional) The system has an optional easy-swap M.2 NVMe SSD tray, accessible from the front I/O panel. The tray supports only M.2 2280 specifications. Lift the lever in the direction indicated to access the tray.
  • Page 88 Nuvo-10108GC Pull the tray out of the enclosure, pinch the two knobs and gently lift the top cover. Insert the NVMe SSD module on a 45° angle and secure with a screw. Insert on a 45° angle Secure with a screw Remove the thermal pad protection film.
  • Page 89 Nuvo-10108GC Series Place the cover back onto the tray, the cover should click-in. Insert the tray with the installed NVMe SSD back into the enclosure, and push the lever back in to complete the installation. The tray is also lockable with the provided key when you purchase this optional kit.
  • Page 90: 3.2.10 Ethernet Port Screw-Lock

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.2.10 Ethernet Port Screw-lock The system's RJ45 Ethernet ports have panel screw holes (indicated in blue) 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. Simply insert the RJ45 connector into the RJ45 port and secure the top and bottom screws using your fingers or a screw driver.
  • Page 91: Installing The System Enclosure

    Nuvo-10108GC Series Installing the System Enclosure Once you have installed all the modules and components onto the motherboard. Re-install the motherboard/ heatsink with the enclosure by securing the screws indicated. Re-insert the motherboard/ heatsink Secure with screws...
  • Page 92 Nuvo-10108GC Install the daughterboard and secure it with the screws indicated. Install the daughterboard Secure the daughterboard Connect the fan’s 4-pin power cable onto the daughterboard and secure the fan. Connect the 4-pin cable Secure the fan...
  • Page 93 Nuvo-10108GC Series Place the L-shape panel onto the enclosure. Place L-shape side panel onto the enclosure Secure the screws indicated on the I/O panel.
  • Page 94 Nuvo-10108GC Secure the screws indicated on the side panel. Secure the screws indicated on the top of the enclosure.
  • Page 95 Nuvo-10108GC Series Secure the two screws indicated on the rear panel to complete the enclosure installation process.
  • Page 96: Mounting And Anti-Vibration Damping Bracket Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC Mounting and Anti-vibration Damping Bracket Installation NOTE You will need to remove the four (4) rubber stands at the bottom of the enclosure if they have been attached. The damping bracket offers superior operating vibration resistance up to 1Grm with HDD or up to 5Grm with SSD.
  • Page 97: Powering On The System

    Nuvo-10108GC Series Powering On the System There are three methods to power on the system ⚫ Pressing the power button ⚫ Sending a LAN packet via Ethernet (Wake-on-LAN) ⚫ Powering on via ignition control (please refer to Ignition Control section) 3.5.1...
  • Page 98: Powering On Using Wake-On-Lan

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 99 Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 100: Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-10108GC Ignition Power Control The ignition power control module for in-vehicle applications is a MCU-based implementation that monitors the ignition signal and reacts to turn on/off the system according to predefined on/off delay. Its built-in algorithm supports other features such as ultra-low power standby, battery-low protection, system hard-off, etc.
  • Page 101: Additional Features Of Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.6.2 Additional Features of Ignition Power Control In addition to the typical timing correlation, the ignition power control module offers additional features to provide additional reliability for in-vehicle applications. 1. Low battery detection The ignition power control module continuously monitors the voltage of DC input when the system is operational.
  • Page 102: Wiring Ignition Signal

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.6.3 Wiring Ignition Signal To have ignition power control for in-vehicle usage, you need to supply IGN signal to the system. The IGN input is located on the 4-pin pluggable terminal block (shared with DC power input). Below is the typical wiring configuration for in-vehicle applications. Connect car Battery+ line (12V for sedan, 24V for bus/truck) to V+.
  • Page 103: Configure Your Windows System

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 3.6.4 Configure your Windows system When applying ignition power control to your system, please make sure you’ve configured your Windows system to initiate a shutdown process when pressing the power button. By default, Windows 7/ 8/ 10 goes to sleep (S3) mode when power button is pressed. As sleep...
  • Page 104: Operation Modes Of Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-10108GC 3.6.5 Operation Modes of Ignition Power 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. When rotary switch is set to mode 15 (0xF), the ignition power control is set to executed according to parameters configured in BIOS setup menu, which allows richer combination of power-on/ power-off delay and more detailed control parameters.
  • Page 105 Nuvo-10108GC Series ⚫ Mode 3 ~ Mode 12 Mode 3 ~ Mode 12 have various power-on delay and power-off delay. Each mode supports a hard-off timeout of 10 minutes. Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout 10 seconds 10 seconds...
  • Page 106: System Configuration

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 107: Com Port Configuration

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 108: Com Port High Speed Mode

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 109: Primary Display

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 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.
  • Page 110: Fan Control Configuration

    Nuvo-10108GC 4.1.4 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 111 Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 112 Nuvo-10108GC 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 113 Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 114 Nuvo-10108GC 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 115: Tpm Availability

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 7/8/10 with UEFI boot mode, it is disable in BIOS by default.
  • Page 116: Auto Wake On S5

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 117: Power On After Power Failure Option

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 118: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    Nuvo-10108GC 4.1.8 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) -Gen Core i and Xeon CPUs. A unique feature, “SKU The system supports various 9 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 119: Wake On Lan Option

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 “Powering On Using BIOS settings. Please refer Wake-on-LAN”...
  • Page 120: 4.1.10 Boot Menu

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 121 Nuvo-10108GC Series 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 Add Boot First Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot...
  • Page 122: 4.1.11 Position New Boot Device

    Nuvo-10108GC 4.1.11 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 123: 4.1.12 Watchdog Timer For Booting

    Nuvo-10108GC Series 4.1.12 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 124: Amt Configuration

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 125: 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. ⚫ M icrosoft Window 10 LTSC 2021 (x64) ⚫...
  • Page 126: Driver Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC Driver Installation T he system drivers are available online, please click on this link to download the drivers. Driver Installation for Watchdog Time 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.
  • Page 127: 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 128: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    Nuvo-10108GC WDT and DIO Library Installation To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below. 1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.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 129 Nuvo-10108GC 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 130: Wdt Functions

    Nuvo-10108GC 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 Usage BOOL bRet = InitWDT() SetWDT Syntax BOOL SetWDT(WORD tick, BYTE unit);...
  • Page 131: Startwdt

    Nuvo-10108GC 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...

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