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SEMIL-1700 Series
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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. SEMIL-1700 Series User Manual Rev. 1.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service and Maintenance ...................... 9 ESD Precautions ........................9 Restricted Access Location ....................9 About This Manual ....................... 10 Introduction SEMIL-1700 Series Overview ................... 12 SEMIL-1704 Specifications ..................13 SEMIL-1708 Specifications ..................15 SEMIL-1714J Specifications ..................17 SEMIL-1718J Specifications ..................19 Dimension .........................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Configure your Windows system ................58 Accessing the Rotary Switch .................. 59 Operation Modes of Ignition Power Control ............60 Reinstalling the Backplate ..................62 Ignition Control Setup ....................63 System Configuration BIOS Settings ......................66 5.1.1 COM Port Configuration ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SetWDT ..........................129 StartWDT ..........................130 ResetWDT ........................... 130 StopWDT ..........................130 Appendix B: PoE On/ Off Control GetStatusPoEPort ........................ 131 EnablePoEPort........................132 DisablePoEPort ........................133...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: About This Manual

    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 11 Revision History Version Date Description May. 2023 Initial release May. 2023 Updated mini-PCIe specifications Updated the unit for screw torque range, for securing the Jun. 2023 enclosure panel Updated ignition power control, supercapacitor Nov. 2023 configuration, and optional 10G Ethernet descriptions...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    SEMIL-1700 Series Introduction SEMIL-1700 series is a 2U half-rack extreme-rugged IP67 waterproof capable computer that features an Intel® work-station grade chipset to power a Xeon or 9 -Gen Core™ processor. Coupled with M12 connectors, the system is design to meet the ever changing harsh environmental conditions that can no longer be met by traditional industrial computers.

  • Page 13: Semil-1704 Specifications

    SEMIL-1700 Series SEMIL-1704 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 14 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.7, Procedure I 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 15: Semil-1708 Specifications

    SEMIL-1700 Series SEMIL-1708 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 16 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.7, Procedure I 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 17: Semil-1714J Specifications

    SEMIL-1700 Series SEMIL-1714J 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 18 Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.7, Procedure I 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 19: Semil-1718J Specifications

    SEMIL-1700 Series SEMIL-1718J 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 20 Shock 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 full-loading applied.

  • Page 21: Dimension

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

  • Page 22: Front Panel View

    SEMIL-1700 Series 1.6.2 Front Panel View 1.6.3 Side View...

  • Page 23: Bottom View

    SEMIL-1700 Series 1.6.4 Bottom View...

  • Page 24: Dimensions With Wall Mount Bracket

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

  • Page 25: 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-1700 Packing List System...

  • Page 26: Semil-1700 Front Panel

    SEMIL-1700 Series SEMIL-1700 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-1704 PoE+ GbE 1x IEEE 802.3at GbE+ port via Intel® I219...

  • Page 27: Dc-In Connector

    SEMIL-1700 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 28: Poe+ Gigabit Ethernet Port

    SEMIL-1700 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 Intel ®...
  • Page 29 SEMIL-1700 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 30: Usb Port

    SEMIL-1700 Series 2.2.3 USB Port 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 31: Vga Port

    SEMIL-1700 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 32 SEMIL-1700 Series P5V_VGA VGA_SDA HSYNC_CN VSYNC_CN VGA_SCL 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 33: Audio Port (Semil-17X8 Models Only)

    SEMIL-1700 Series 2.2.5 Audio Port (SEMIL-17x8 Models 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 34: Com1/ Com2 Port

    SEMIL-1700 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 35: Power Button

    SEMIL-1700 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 36: Optional 10Gb Ethernet

    SEMIL-1700 Series 2.2.8 Optional 10Gb Ethernet The system offers an optional 10Gb Ethernet via M12 X-coded connector (in green) implemented using Intel® X550AT controller on the front panel. The port is backwards compatible with 5Gb, 2.5Gb, and Gb Ethernet connections.

  • Page 37: 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 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 38 SEMIL-1700 Series 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. mini-PCIe slot definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal WAKE# +3.3Vaux...

  • Page 39: Mini-Pcie Expansion Slot (Semil-17X8 Models Only)

    SEMIL-1700 Series 2.3.2 mini-PCIe Expansion Slot (SEMIL-17x8 Models Only) The SEMIL-17x8 systems have two 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 bus, analog frame grabber,...
  • Page 40 SEMIL-1700 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 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved USB_D- USB_D+ +3.3Vaux...

  • Page 41: Ignition Control Rotary Switch

    SEMIL-1700 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 42: 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 43 SEMIL-1700 Series Gently lift the panel and you will see the internal components. It is recommended that you disconnect the cables to better access and install components. Only SEMIL-17xxJ models will have PB supercap UPS module. Unplug the DB9 connection to the PB unit...
  • Page 44 SEMIL-1700 Series If hard drives are installed, disconnect the SATA/ power connector. Pull using the connector body, DO NOT pull on the cable! Identify the slot locations of the mini-PCIe slots and their respective SIM slots. SEMIL-17x4 models SEMIL-17x8 models...
  • Page 45 SEMIL-1700 Series If you are installing 5G/ 4G mini-PCIe modules, please install the respective SIM cards first. Slide and lift SIM card holder Insert SIM card with pins facing up Secure the SIM card by sliding the holder To install mini-PCIe module, simply insert the module into the slot on a 45 degree angle, press down and secure with a screw.
  • Page 46 SEMIL-1700 Series 11. 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. 12. Reconnect the cables for the PB module. Connect the DB9 connection...
  • Page 47 SEMIL-1700 Series 14. Gently tug all the cables into the enclosure and shut the bottom panel back on. 15. Secure the indicated screws at a torque range of 6.3 – 7.7kgf-cm in ascending order to complete the HDD installation procedure.

  • Page 48: Hard Drive 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 49 SEMIL-1700 Series Gently lift the panel and you will see the internal components. It is recommended that you disconnect the cables to better access and install components. Unplug the DB9 connection to the PB unit Unplug the 4-pin ATX connector...
  • Page 50 SEMIL-1700 Series 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 Remove screws on both sides of the hard drive Place the hard drive in between the brackets and secure with screws on both sides.
  • Page 51 SEMIL-1700 Series Reconnect the cables for the PB module. Connect the DB9 connection Plug in the 4-pin ATX connector Connect the 4-pin power connector Connect from the motherboard side 10. Make sure the O-ring seal is properly seated in the groove.
  • Page 52 SEMIL-1700 Series 11. 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 – 7.7 kgf-cm in ascending order to complete the HDD installation procedure.

  • Page 53: Wall-Mount Bracket Installation

    SEMIL-1700 Series Wall-mount Bracket Installation The system comes with four 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 54: Rack-Mount Bracket Installation (Optional Accessory)

    SEMIL-1700 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 55: Ignition Power Control

    SEMIL-1700 Series 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 56: Additional Features Of Ignition Power Control

    SEMIL-1700 Series 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 57: Wiring Ignition Signal

    SEMIL-1700 Series Wiring Ignition Signal Connector Pin Definition Signal M12 panel side Wire color TXD1 RXD1 PWR_IGN RXD2 TXD2 To have ignition power control for in-vehicle usage, you need to supply IGN signal to the system. The IGN input is located on Pin 4, within the M12 A-coded COM1/ 2 port. Below is the typical wiring configuration for in-vehicle applications.

  • Page 58: Configure Your Windows System

    SEMIL-1700 Series 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.

  • Page 59: Accessing The Rotary Switch

    SEMIL-1700 Series Accessing the Rotary Switch To access the rotary switch, please refer to the section Disassembling the System. Please power off the system and disconnect all cables connected to the system. Place the system upside-down on a steady surface. Remove the ten (10) screws indicated, and safe keep for later use.

  • Page 60: Operation Modes Of Ignition Power Control

    SEMIL-1700 Series 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 61 SEMIL-1700 Series 160ms 160ms 10 minutes ⚫ 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...

  • Page 62: Reinstalling The Backplate

    SEMIL-1700 Series Reinstalling the Backplate Once you have configured the ignition rotary switch, you are ready to re-secure the backplate. Before doing so, please make sure the O-ring is properly seated in the groove around the chassis edges. Please attached the backplate, and secure the plate using the original ten screws in the following incremental order, and at the torque force specified.

  • Page 63: Ignition Control Setup

    SEMIL-1700 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 64 SEMIL-1700 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 65 SEMIL-1700 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 66: 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 67: Com Port Configuration

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.1 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 68: Com Port High Speed Mode

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.2 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 69: Delay For Peg Initialization

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.3 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 70: Sata Configuration

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.4 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 71 SEMIL-1700 Series To set SATA controller mode: When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA Configuration]. Highlight the SATA, mSATA or M.2 port you wish to set and press ENTER to bring up setting options.

  • Page 72: Tpm Availability

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.5 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 73: Auto Wake On S5

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.6 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 74: Power On After Power Failure Option

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.7 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 75: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.8 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 76: Wake On Lan Option

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.9 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 77: 5.1.10 Boot Menu

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.10 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 78 SEMIL-1700 Series capability eXecution Environment (PXE) is not supported Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219 Only/ I210 Only or All NICs. Add Boot Options First Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot order.

  • Page 79: Boot Type (Legacy/ Uefi)

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.11 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 80: 5.1.12 Boot Option For Newly Added Device

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.12 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 81: 5.1.13 Watchdog Timer For Booting

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.13 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 82: 5.1.14 Selecting Legacy/ Uefi Boot Device

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.1.14 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, you may do so by pressing F12 when the system boots up.

  • Page 83: Amt Configuration

    SEMIL-1700 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 84: Raid Volume Configuration

    SEMIL-1700 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 85 SEMIL-1700 Series Go to [Boot] > highlight [Legacy Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type. Press F10 to "Exit Saving Changes" and reboot the system. When the system reboots, press [Ctrl + I] to enter the RAID configuration utility.
  • Page 86 SEMIL-1700 Series 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. For RAID Level, use the up and down arrow key to select between RAID0 (Stripe) or RAID1 (Mirror) settings.
  • Page 87 SEMIL-1700 Series 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 88 SEMIL-1700 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 89 SEMIL-1700 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 volume,...

  • Page 90: Uefi Mode Raid Configuration

    SEMIL-1700 Series 5.3.2 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 91 SEMIL-1700 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 92 SEMIL-1700 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 93 SEMIL-1700 Series 8. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go to the next option.
  • Page 94 SEMIL-1700 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 95 SEMIL-1700 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 96 SEMIL-1700 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 97 SEMIL-1700 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 98 SEMIL-1700 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 99 SEMIL-1700 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 100: Os Support And Driver Installation

    SEMIL-1700 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 101: Install Drivers Automatically

    SEMIL-1700 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. 6.2.1 Install Drivers Automatically To install drivers automatically, please refer to the following procedures.

  • Page 102: Install Drivers Manually

    SEMIL-1700 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. 6.3.1 For Windows 10 (x64) The recommended driver installation sequence is C hipset driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Chipset_CFL\Win_10_64\SetupChipset.exe)

  • Page 103: Driver Installation For Watchdog Timer Control

    SEMIL-1700 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 104: Intel ® Optane Tm Memory Bios Setup And Driver Installation

    SEMIL-1700 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 memory is Intel® RST’s latest system read and write performances.
  • Page 105 SEMIL-1700 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 106 SEMIL-1700 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 107 SEMIL-1700 Series Follow the 6 step setup procedure as instructed.
  • Page 108 SEMIL-1700 Series Check the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” box and click on “Next >” to continue the installation process.
  • Page 109 SEMIL-1700 Series When done, click on “Finish” and restart the system.
  • Page 110 SEMIL-1700 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 111 SEMIL-1700 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 112 SEMIL-1700 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 113: Cap Energy Management Technology ~ Power Backup Parameter

    Backup Parameter Configurer By controlling fundamental techniques such as charge/ discharge control, active load balance and DC/ DC regulation, Neousys is able to design and create a reliable ultracapacitor-based power backup system. However, the real challenge is how to get the most out of the capacitor energy while ensuring the system shuts down safely during a power blackout.

  • Page 114: Power Backup Parameter Configurer

    SEMIL-1700 Series Power Backup Parameter Configurer 7.2.1 Executing PB2500J Parameter Configurer The PB2500J Parameter Configurer is an application that allows the user to monitor and manage the connected PB2500J-PCIe/ CSM. Once you have installed PB2500J-PCIe/ CSM and have connected it to the host controller COM port (configured in RS-232 mode).

  • Page 115: Pb-2500J Parameter Configurer

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.2 PB-2500J Parameter Configurer Item Description F/W Version Shows the firmware version of your PB-2500J DC Voltage Shows the current input voltage of your PB-2500J CAP Energy Shows the current charged energy status (rated 2500Ws Max.) The time delay (in seconds) to start PB-2500J once your computer has Auto-start _ seconds after DC been powered on.

  • Page 116: Auto-Start

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.3 Auto-start Auto-start Settings If the “Auto-start” box is checked, the system will start __ Auto-start _ seconds after seconds after the 3-pin pluggable terminal block is plugged DC applied into the system (DC applied). If the “Auto-start” box is not checked, once you have plugged in the 3-pin pluggable terminal block, you will need to press the power button to turn the system on.

  • Page 117: Behavior For Dc Loss (<9V)

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.4 Behavior for DC Loss (<9V) Behavior for DC Loss (<9V) Settings If the “Auto” box is selected, the delay shutdown time will be Auto pre-determined by the MCU when you “Re-train” PB-2500J. If the “User-defined Shutdown after _ seconds” is selected,...

  • Page 118: Shutdown At Low Voltage

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.5 Shutdown at Low Voltage Shutdown at low voltage settings If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be Enable determined by the Low Limit: _ V and Delay: _ seconds settings. If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be...

  • Page 119: Shutdown At High Voltage

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.6 Shutdown at High Voltage Shutdown at high voltage settings If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be Enable determined by the High Limit: _ V and Delay: _ seconds settings. If the “Enable” box is checked, the shutdown process will be...

  • Page 120: Supercap Lifetime Extension

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.7 SuperCAP Lifetime Extension SuperCAP lifetime extension settings The SuperCAP lifetime extension setting is an automated setting when users only need to click on the bar, drag it to the desired lifetime extension setting, click on the “Update Parameters”...

  • Page 121: Update Parameters

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.8 Update Parameters Whenever you enter/ adjust a new parameter or parameters, for the new settings to take effect, you must perform the following steps: Click on the “Update Parameters” button and the following dialogue will appear. Click on yes, manually shutdown your system by going to “Start > Shut down”.

  • Page 122: Get Parameters

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.9 Get Parameters Click on “Get Parameters” to manually acquire the current PB-2500J status for F/W version, DC voltage and current stored CAP energy.

  • Page 123: 7.2.10 Load Default

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.10 Load Default You may set PB-2500J back to the original settings by clicking on “Load Default” to reset all changes you have made previously.

  • Page 124: 7.2.11 Re-Train

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.11 Re-train The Re-train function is to customize the PB-2500J to your system’s required shutdown time! By clicking on “Re-train”, a shutdown action will be initiated so the time required to shutdown can be memorized.

  • Page 125: 7.2.12 Reset

    SEMIL-1700 Series 7.2.12 Reset By clicking on Reset, it will erase all previous Re-train settings and hence result in immediate shutdown when a command is issued.

  • Page 126: 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 127: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    SEMIL-1700 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 128 SEMIL-1700 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 129: Wdt Function Reference

    SEMIL-1700 Series WDT Function Reference 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()

  • Page 130: Startwdt

    SEMIL-1700 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 131: 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 132: Enablepoeport

    SEMIL-1700 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 133: Disablepoeport

    SEMIL-1700 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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