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NCA-1250 User Manual
Network Appliance Platform
Hardware Platforms for Network Computing
NCA-1250
User Manual
Version: 1.1
Date of Release: 2024-01-19
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  • Page 1 NCA-1250 User Manual Network Appliance Platform Hardware Platforms for Network Computing NCA-1250 User Manual Version: 1.1 Date of Release: 2024-01-19...
  • Page 2 - assumed to be qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, such as professional system integrators, or service personnel and technicians. The latest version of this document can be found on Lanner’s official website, available either through the product page or through the Lanner Download Center page with a login account and password.
  • Page 3 NCA-1250 User Manual Contact Information Taiwan Corporate Headquarters China Lanner Electronics Inc. Beijing L&S Lancom Platform Tech. Co., Ltd. 7F, No.173, Sec.2, Datong Rd. Guodong LOFT 9 Layer No. 9 Huinan Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City 22184, Huilongguan Town, Changping District, Beijing...
  • Page 4 NCA-1250 User Manual Copyright and Trademarks This document is copyrighted © 2024. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 5 NCA-1250 User Manual Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety: Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
  • Page 6 The installation of this product must be performed by trained specialists; otherwise, a non-specialist might create the risk of the system’s falling to the ground or other damages. Lanner Electronics Inc. shall not be held liable for any losses resulting from insufficient strength for supporting the system or use of inappropriate installation components.
  • Page 7 NCA-1250 User Manual Warning Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts. Product shall be used with Class 1 laser device modules.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    NCA-1250 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ............10 Package Content ......................... 10 Ordering Information ......................... 10 Optional Accessory ........................10 System Specifications ......................... 11 Front Panel ..........................12 Rear Panel ........................... 13 Chapter 2: Motherboard Information ..........14 Block Diagram ..........................
  • Page 9 NCA-1250 User Manual Chipset Page ..........................66 Security page ..........................72 Boot Page ............................ 75 Save and Exit Page ........................76 Appendix A: LED Indicator Explanations ........78 Appendix B: Enable 2.5GbE LAN Functionality ......79 Appendix C: Terms and Conditions ..........80...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    NCA-1250 User Manual CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NCA-1250 offers robust multi-core computing power in a compact desktop form factor. It can be configured with Intel® Atom® x7425E/N97, making it a cost-effective gateway platform for SMB, retail, branch offices and those looking to deploy any edge security application.

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    NCA-1250 User Manual System Specifications Form Factor Desktop Processor Options Intel® Atom® x7425E/N97 (Alder Lake N) Platform CPU Socket Onboard Chipset BIOS AMI SPI Flash BIOS Technology DDR5 4800MHz SODIMM System Memory Max. Capacity Up to 16GB Socket 1x 262-pin SODIMM 5x 2.5GbE RJ45 Via Intel®...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    NCA-1250 User Manual Front Panel NCA-1250A NCA-1250B Description SIM Card Slot SIM Card Slot Cover System Power LED Indicators System Status HDD Activity LAN 1~6 (SKU B: LAN 1~5) Antenna Port 2x Antenna Holes for 5G Module (Optional)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    NCA-1250 User Manual Rear Panel NCA-1250A R3 R4 NCA-1250B Description Antenna Port SMA Connector for the Wi-Fi and 5G/LTE Module (Optional) Power Supply 1x DC Jack with Lock Power Button 1x Power ON/OFF Button Reset Button 1x Reset Button (Software Reset)

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Motherboard Information

    NCA-1250 User Manual CHAPTER 2: MOTHERBOARD INFORMATION Block Diagram The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the following figure for your motherboard’s layout design.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Layout

    NCA-1250 User Manual Motherboard Layout The layout of the motherboard illustrates the positions of connectors and jumpers. Use the accompanying picture for guidance on pin assignments and internal connections. Top Side of Motherboard DP3901 LED5701~LED5707 SIM3801 FAN5301 J3801 SODIMM1 M2B2_3801...
  • Page 16 NCA-1250 User Manual Bottom Side of Motherboard J5601...

  • Page 17: Jumper Setting And Pin Assignment

    NCA-1250 User Manual Jumper Setting and Pin Assignment J3801: 5G Module Setting PIN NO. DESCRIPTION M2B2_OPT_VCC M2B2_P22_VBUS_SENSE M2B2_P20_PCIE_DIS Matching Table of Jumper Settings and Modules below, V = install jumper X = NC Latch EM9291 EM9191 Others (1-2) (3-4) (5-6) SW3101: Debug Setting PIN NO.
  • Page 18 NCA-1250 User Manual JSPIROM3401 PIN NO. DESCRIPTION BIOS1_HOLD BIOS1_CS BIOS1_SO BIOS1_SCK BIOS1_SI JBAT1501 PIN NO. DESCRIPTION VBAT J1501: CMOS Setting PIN NO. DESCRIPTION RTCRST SRTCRST (1-2): Short for clear CMOS, NC for normal operating. (3-4): Short for clear CMOS, NC for normal operating.
  • Page 19 NCA-1250 User Manual JSW_SEL5801 (1-2): SW Reset, Default Setting. (2-3): HW Reset. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION SW_RESET BTN_RESET HW_RESET DCIN6201 PIN NO. DESCRIPTION M2B2_3801 PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION M2B2_P38 F_CARD_POWER_OFF_N (default:1V8) USB2_TXP USB2_TXN LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH...
  • Page 20 NCA-1250 User Manual SIM_VCC USB3_TXP M2E_3701 PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LED_WIFI_N CNVi_D1_RXN CNVi_RESET CNVi_D1_RXP SUSCLK CNVi_CLKREQ_N CNVi_D0_RXN LED_BT_N CNVi_D0_RXP CNVi_D1_TXN CNVi_CLK_RXN CNVi_BRI_RSP CNVi_D1_TXP CNVi_CLK_RXP LATCH LATCH LATCH CNVi_D0_TXN LATCH LATCH CNVi_D0_TXP LATCH LATCH LATCH CNVi_RGI_DT CNVi_CLK_TXN CNVi_RGI_RSP CNVi_CLK_TXP...
  • Page 21 NCA-1250 User Manual SATA3_TXN SATA3_TXP LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    NCA-1250 User Manual CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION For your safety and to prevent electric shock or damage to the system, ensure all power connections are disconnected to completely power off the device. Additionally, wear ESD protection gloves while performing the procedures outlined in this chapter.

  • Page 23: Installing System Memory

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing System Memory The motherboard supports one DDR5 SODIMM with speeds of up to 4800MHz. Please follow the steps for installation 1. Power off the system and open the bottom chassis cover. 2. Locate the system memory slot.

  • Page 24: Installing M.2 Storage (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing M.2 Storage (Optional) The motherboard supports one M.2 storage slot for additional SATA storage. Please follow the steps for installation. 1. Power off the system and open the bottom chassis cover. 2. Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Installing Wi-Fi Module Card (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing Wi-Fi Module Card (Optional) The system provides one M.2 2230 E-Key slot for Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi module will require two (2) antennas. Follow the steps for installation. 1. The Wi-Fi Module Kit includes: 1x Wi-Fi Module Card...
  • Page 26 NCA-1250 User Manual Installing Wi-Fi Antennas 1. Locate the two (2) antenna hole placements (A1, A2). Locate the two (2) IPEX connectors on the Wi-Fi module card. 2. From inside the chassis, insert the SMA Female Bulkhead through the antenna...

  • Page 27: Installing Lte Module Card (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing LTE Module Card (Optional) The motherboard provides one M.2 3042/3050/3052 slot for LTE/5G expansion. LTE module requires two (2) antennas, and 5G module requires four (4) antennas. Therefore, only one LTE module or one 5G module can be installed.
  • Page 28 NCA-1250 User Manual 4. Align the notch of the LTE module card with the socket key in the pin slot. 5. Position the LTE module card pins at a 30- Notch degree angle and insert them into the socket until the card is completely seated.
  • Page 29 NCA-1250 User Manual 4. Connect the antenna cables to the IPEX connectors on the LTE module card. 5. Lastly, fasten the antennas onto the bulkhead located on the system's exterior.

  • Page 30: Installing 5G Module Card (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing 5G Module Card (Optional) The motherboard provides one M.2 slot for 5G/LTE expansion. LTE module requires two (2) antennas, and 5G module requires four (4) antennas. Therefore, only one LTE module or one 5G module can be installed.
  • Page 31 NCA-1250 User Manual 5. Push down on the module card and secure it with a screw. Installing 5G Antennas 1. First, antenna extension setup. Locate the metal pillars placement on the motherboard. Then screw in the two metal pillars. Antenna Extension Set...
  • Page 32 NCA-1250 User Manual 4. Locate the four (4) IPEX connectors on the 5G module card. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the IPEX connectors on the 5G module card. 6. Lastly, fasten the antennas onto the bulkhead located on the system's...

  • Page 33: Installing Sim Card (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Installing SIM Card (Optional) The SIM slot on the front panel supports an LTE/5G module (optional). The SIM socket support push-push mechanism, allowing inserting and ejecting the SIM card to be as easy as one push. 1. Locate the SIM card slot cover on the front panel. Loosen the two screws that secure the SIM slot cover and remove the slot cover.

  • Page 34: Rackmount The System (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Rackmount the System (Optional) With the rackmount kit, this system can be fixed onto rack posts. Please contact Lanner ‘s sales representative for purchasing this kit. The Rackmount Kit includes: 2x Ear Bracket 1x Adapter Bracket 1x Adapter Clip...
  • Page 35 NCA-1250 User Manual 4. Designed for a 12V adapter, position the adapter onto the bracket. Then, attach the adapter clip, and fasten it using the two (2) provided screws. Adapter Clip 5. Arrange the adapter's cables within the adapter bracket.

  • Page 36: Wallmount The System (Optional)

    NCA-1250 User Manual Wallmount the System (Optional) With the Wall-mount Kit, this system can be fixed on the wall surface. Please contact Lanner‘s sales representative for purchasing this kit. 1. The Wallmount Kit includes: 1x pair of Wall Brackets 1x Screw Pack...
  • Page 37 NCA-1250 User Manual 5. Position the system's wall brackets to line up with the four screws on the wall. 6. Attach the system by aligning its bracket holes with the wall screws, then press downward on the system to secure.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Software Setup

    NCA-1250 User Manual CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE SETUP BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS setup utility, simply follow the steps below: 1. Boot up the system. 2. The system has AMI BIOS built-in, with a SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or to activate certain system features.

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    NCA-1250 User Manual Main Menu Setup main page contains BIOS information and project version information. Feature Description BIOS Vendor: American Megatrends Core Version: AMI Kernel version, CRB code base, X64 Compliancy: UEFI version, PI version BIOS Information Project Version: BIOS release version...

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    NCA-1250 User Manual Advanced Menu Select the Advanced menu item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the “Advanced” setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen.
  • Page 41 NCA-1250 User Manual Connectivity Configuration Feature Options Description This option configures Connectivity. Disable [Auto Detection] means that if Discrete solution is discovered it will be Integrated enabled by default. Otherwise Integrated solution (CNVi) will be enabled; CNVi Mode Auto [Disable Integrated] disables Integrated Solution.
  • Page 42 NCA-1250 User Manual Disabled BT Tile Mode Enable/Disable Tile Enabled Disabled Advanced settings Configure ACPI objects for wireless devices Enabled...
  • Page 43 NCA-1250 User Manual WWAN Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Select the M.2 WWAN Device options to enable 4G - 7360/7560 WWAN Device 4G - 7360/7560 (Intel), 5G - M80 (MediaTek) Modems 5G - M80...
  • Page 44 NCA-1250 User Manual CPU Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Hardware Prefetcher To turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher. Enabled Adjacent Cache Disabled To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Line Prefetch Enabled Intel (VMX) Disabled When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware...
  • Page 45 NCA-1250 User Manual Efficient-Core Information Performance-Core Information...
  • Page 46 NCA-1250 User Manual Power & Performance...
  • Page 47 NCA-1250 User Manual CPU – Power Management Control Feature Options Description Max Battery Boot performance Select the performance state that the BIOS will set Max Non-Turbo Performance mode starting from reset vector. Turbo Performance...
  • Page 48 NCA-1250 User Manual GT – Power Management Control Feature Options Description RC6 (Render Disabled Check to enable render standby support. Standby) Enabled Maximum GT frequency limited by the user. Choose Maximum GT Default Max between 300MHz (RPN) and 1550MHz (RP0). Value beyond...
  • Page 49 NCA-1250 User Manual PCH-FW Configuration...
  • Page 50 NCA-1250 User Manual Firmware Update Configuration Feature Options Description Me FW Image Disabled Enable/Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Re-Flash Enabled...
  • Page 51 NCA-1250 User Manual Trusted Computing Feature Options Description Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will Security Device Disable not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A Support Enable interface will not be available.
  • Page 52 NCA-1250 User Manual Control PXE Boot Feature Options Description Disabled LAN2 LAN3 Control PXE Boot Control PXE Boot from I226 Lan# LAN4 LAN5 LAN6...
  • Page 53 NCA-1250 User Manual F81804 Super IO Configuration...
  • Page 54 NCA-1250 User Manual Serial Port 1 Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Enabled Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;...
  • Page 55 NCA-1250 User Manual Serial Port 2 Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Enabled Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;...
  • Page 56 NCA-1250 User Manual Hardware Monitor Feature Description SYS1 Temp This value reports the System temperature SYS2 Temp This value reports the System temperature (Close to CPU) CPU Temp This value reports the CPU temperature FAN1 Speed This value reports the Fan1 speed...
  • Page 57 NCA-1250 User Manual Serial Port Console Redirection Feature Options Description Disabled Console Redirection Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled...
  • Page 58 NCA-1250 User Manual Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description Emulation: VT100 ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100+ VT100: ASCII char set. Terminal Type VT-UTF8 VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. ANSI VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.
  • Page 59 NCA-1250 User Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Disabled Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 Key Support Enabled terminals Disabled With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Recorder Mode Enabled Terminal data. Disabled Resolution 100x31 Enables or disables extended terminal resolution.
  • Page 60 NCA-1250 User Manual Legacy Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description Redirection COM Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy COM0 Port OPROM Messages 80x24 On Legacy OS, the Number of Rows and Columns supported Resolution...
  • Page 61 NCA-1250 User Manual PCI Subsystem Settings Feature Options Description Disabled Disables 64bit capable Device Resources to be Allocated Above 4G Decoding Enabled in Above 4G Address Space. If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Disabled SR-IOV Support Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Enabled Support.
  • Page 62 NCA-1250 User Manual USB Configuration Feature Options Description Enables Legacy USB support. Enabled Legacy USB Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Disabled Support Disabled option will keep USB devices available only for EFI Auto applications.
  • Page 63 NCA-1250 User Manual Network Stack Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack Enabled Disabled Enable/Disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE IPv4 PXE Support Enabled boot support will not be available. Disabled Enable/Disable IPv4 HTTP boot support. If disabled, IPv4...
  • Page 64 NCA-1250 User Manual CSM Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled CSM Support Enable/Disable CSM Support. Enabled...
  • Page 65 NCA-1250 User Manual SDIO Configuration Feature Options Description Auto Auto Option: Access SD device in DMA mode if controller SDIO Access ADMA supports it, otherwise in PIO mode. DMA Option: Access SD Mode SDMA device in DMA mode. PIO Option: Access SD device in PIO mode.

  • Page 66: Chipset Page

    NCA-1250 User Manual Chipset Page Select the “Chipset” item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Chipset page. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen.
  • Page 67 NCA-1250 User Manual System Agent (SA) Configuration Feature Options Description Disabled VT-d VT-d capability Enable Enable IOMMU in Pre-boot environment (If DMAR table Disable IOMMU Control Iommu is installed in DXE and If VTD_INFO_PPI is installed in Enable IOMMU during boot PEI.)
  • Page 68 NCA-1250 User Manual PCH-IO Configuration Feature Options Description Power On Restore AC Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied Power Off Power Loss after a power failure (G3 state). Last State...
  • Page 69 NCA-1250 User Manual SATA Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
  • Page 70 NCA-1250 User Manual Security Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Enable will lock bytes 38h-3Fh in the lower/upper 128-byte bank RTC Memory Lock Disabled of RTC RAM. Enabled Enable/Disable the PCH BIOS Lock Enable feature. Required to Bios Lock Disabled be enabled to ensure SMM protection of flash.
  • Page 71 NCA-1250 User Manual TSN GBE Configuration Feature Options Description PCH TSN LAN Enabled Enable/Disable TSN LAN Device. Controller Disabled PCH TSN Port Link RefClk 38.4Mhz 1Gbps Select TSN LANLink Speed Speed RefClk 38.4Mhz 2.5Gbps...

  • Page 72: Security Page

    NCA-1250 User Manual Security page Select the “Security” item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Security page. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Description Setup Administrator If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, it only limits access to Password Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 73 NCA-1250 User Manual Secure Boot Feature Options Description Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Disabled Secure Boot Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. Enabled The mode change requires platform reset Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom.
  • Page 74 NCA-1250 User Manual Key Management Feature Options Description Factory Key Disabled Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform Provision Enabled reset and while the System is in Setup mode Restore Factory Force System to User Mode. Install factory default Secure...

  • Page 75: Boot Page

    NCA-1250 User Manual Boot Page Select the “Boot” item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Boot page. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. Feature Options Description Setup Prompt The number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

  • Page 76: Save And Exit Page

    NCA-1250 User Manual Save and Exit Page Select the “Save and Exit” item from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Save and Exit page. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen. ■ Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit Setup without saving any modifications to the system configuration.
  • Page 77 NCA-1250 User Manual ■ Restore Defaults Restore default values for all setup options. Select “Yes” to load Optimized defaults. PS: The items under Boot Override will depend on devices connected on the system.

  • Page 78: Appendix A: Led Indicator Explanations

    NCA-1250 User Manual APPENDIX A: LED INDICATOR EXPLANATIONS System Power / Status / HDD Activity COLOR COLOR LED ACTION DESCRIPTION ON LCM ON BOARD POWER Green Green Steady When system power on No power on STATUS Green Green Steady control by GPIO...

  • Page 79: Appendix B: Enable 2.5Gbe Lan Functionality

    NCA-1250 User Manual APPENDIX B: ENABLE 2.5GBE LAN FUNCTIONALITY The NCA-1250 features the Intel® i226 Ethernet Controller. To activate the Intel® i226 2.5GbE LAN capabilities, ensure your Linux Kernel is updated to version 5.16.18 or later. The OS Support matrix can be found here.

  • Page 80: Appendix C: Terms And Conditions

    NCA-1250 User Manual APPENDIX C: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Warranty Policy 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;...
  • Page 81 NCA-1250 User Manual RMA Service Request Form When requesting RMA service, please fill out the following form. Without this form enclosed, your RMA cannot be processed.

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