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Nuvo-9000VTC Series
User Manual
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  • Page 1 Neousys Technology Inc. Nuvo-9000VTC Series User Manual Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Overview Packing List ......................37 2.1.1 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Packing List ..............37 2.1.2 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Packing List ..............37 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Front Panel I/O ..............38 2.2.1 USB3.2 Gen2x1 Port ..................40 2.2.2 USB2.0 Port ...................... 40 2.2.3 CMOS Reset Button ..................41 2.2.4...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 2.3.2 M12 Power over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9100/ 9200VTC) ........53 2.3.3 RJ45 Power over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9104/ 9204/ 9108/ 9208TC) ....54 2.3.4 Digital Input/ Output ..................55 2.3.5 COM Ports ......................57 2.3.6 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC and Ignition Input ..........58 2.3.7 3-Pin Remote On/ Off ..................
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions 4.1.12 Boot Menu ...................... 159 4.1.13 Add Boot Options (Position New Boot Device) ..........161 4.1.14 Watchdog Timer for Booting ................162 AMT Configuration ....................163 RAID Configuration ....................165 4.3.1 Enabling Volume Management Device (VMD) for RAID Volume Setup ..165 4.3.2 RAID Volume Setup ..................
  • 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

    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

    This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter or DC power source, rated 24Vdc, 16A, Tma 60 degree C and 5000m altitude during operation. If further assistance is required, please contact Neousys Technology ⚫ If the system is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect it from mains (power...
  • 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 proper connector engagement ESD Precautions...
  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual This manual introduces Neousys’ in-vehicle Nuvo-9000VTC series featuring Intel® / 12 Gen Core™ CPU up to 24 cores/ 32 threads. The guide also demonstrates the system’s disassembly and installation procedures. Revision History Version Date Description Sep.
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Introduction Nuvo-9000VTC series is Neousys’ latest rugged in-vehicle controller based on Intel® 13th/ 12th-Gen Core™ processors. Benefiting from cutting-edge Intel 7 photolithography, the latest Core™ desktop processors come with up to 24 cores/ 32 threads, offering an incredible boost of computational performance.
  • Page 12: Nuvo-9100Vtc Series Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9100VTC Series Specifications 1.1.1 Nuvo-9100VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel®...
  • Page 13 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2x software-programmable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports (COM1/ COM2) Serial Port 2x RS-232 ports (COM3/ COM4) Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 1x hot-swappable 2.5" HDD tray (7mm HDD/ SSD) and 1x internal 2.5"...
  • Page 14 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Shock EN 50155:2017/ IEC 61373, Category I, Class B - Body mounted CE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 E-Mark, EN 50121 (EN 50155 EMC) [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install only one memory slot.
  • Page 15: Nuvo-9104Vtc Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.1.2 Nuvo-9104VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel® 12th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel®...
  • Page 16 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 1x hot-swappable 2.5" HDD tray (7mm HDD/ SSD) and 1x internal 2.5" SATA HDD SATA ports M.2 NVMe 1x M.2 2280 M key NVMe socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD...
  • Page 17 Nuvo-9000VTC Series [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install only one memory slot. [2] For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required. [3] With one memory module installed...
  • Page 18: Nuvo-9108Vtc Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.1.3 Nuvo-9108VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel® 12th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel®...
  • Page 19 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 1x hot-swappable 2.5" HDD tray (7mm HDD/ SSD) and 1x internal 2.5" SATA HDD SATA ports M.2 NVMe 1x M.2 2280 M key NVMe socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD...
  • Page 20 Nuvo-9000VTC Series [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install only one memory slot. [2] For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required. [3] With one memory module installed...
  • Page 21: Nuvo-9200Vtc Series Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9200VTC Series Specifications 1.2.1 Nuvo-9200VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel®...
  • Page 22 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2x RS-232 ports (COM3/ COM4) Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 2x hot-swappable HDD trays for 2.5" HDD/ SSD installation, supporting SATA HDD RAID 0/ 1 M.2 NVMe...
  • Page 23 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Vibration EN 50155:2017/ IEC 61373, Category I, Class B - Body mounted Shock EN 50155:2017/ IEC 61373, Category I, Class B - Body mounted CE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 E-Mark, EN 50121 (EN 50155 EMC) [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install...
  • Page 24: Nuvo-9204Vtc Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.2.2 Nuvo-9204VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel® 12th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel®...
  • Page 25 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 2x hot-swappable HDD trays for 2.5" HDD/ SSD installation, supporting SATA HDD RAID 0/ 1 M.2 NVMe 1x M.2 2280 M key NVMe socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD...
  • Page 26 Nuvo-9000VTC Series CE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 E-Mark, EN 50121 (EN 50155 EMC) [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install only one memory slot. [2] For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required.
  • Page 27: Nuvo-9208Vtc Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.2.3 Nuvo-9208VTC Specifications System Core Supports Intel® 13th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel® Core™ i9-13900E/ i9-13900TE - Intel® Core™ i7-13700E/ i7-13700TE - Intel® Core™ i5-13500E/ i5-13400E/ i5-13500TE - Intel® Core™ i3-13100E/ i3-13100TE Processor Supports Intel® 12th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1700 socket, 65W/ 35W TDP) - Intel®...
  • Page 28 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out Isolated DIO 4-CH isolated DI and 4-CH isolated DO Storage Interface 2x hot-swappable HDD trays for 2.5" HDD/ SSD installation, supporting SATA HDD RAID 0/ 1 M.2 NVMe 1x M.2 2280 M key NVMe socket (PCIe Gen4 x4) for NVMe SSD...
  • Page 29 Nuvo-9000VTC Series CE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035 E-Mark, EN 50121 (EN 50155 EMC) [1] Due to DDR5 memory’s heat generation, please configure the CPU to 35W mode and install only one memory slot. [2] For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required.
  • Page 30: Isolated Dio Specifications

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Isolated DIO Specifications Isolated Digital Input 4-CH Isolated Digital Input Channels No. of Channel Logic High: 5 to 24V Logic Level Logic Low: 0 to 1.5V Isolated Voltage 2500 Vrms 1kΩ Input Resistance Operation Mode Polling I/O, Change-of-State Interrupt...
  • Page 31: Nuvo-9100Vtc Series Dimension

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9100VTC Series Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.4.1 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Front Panel View 1.4.2 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Rear Panel View...
  • Page 32: Nuvo-9100Vtc Series Top View

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.4.3 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Top View...
  • Page 33: Nuvo-9100Vtc Series Bottom View

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.4.4 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Bottom View 1.4.5 Nuvo-9100VTC Series with Damping Bracket...
  • Page 34: Nuvo-9200Vtc Series Dimension

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9200VTC Series Dimension NOTE All measurements are in millimeters (mm). 1.5.1 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Front Panel View 1.5.2 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Rear Panel View...
  • Page 35: Nuvo-9200Vtc Series Top View

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.5.3 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Top View...
  • Page 36: Nuvo-9200Vtc Series Bottom View

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 1.5.4 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Bottom View 1.5.5 Nuvo-9200VTC Series with Damping Bracket...
  • Page 37: System Overview

    Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-9100VTC 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. Packing List 2.1.1...
  • Page 38: Nuvo-9000Vtc Series Front Panel I/O

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9000VTC Series Front Panel I/O Neousys Nuvo-9000VTC series front panel offer a variety of I/O ports. For demonstration purposes, Nuvo-9100VTC series will be used in most illustrations. Nuvo-9100VTC Series Front Panel Nuvo-9200 Series Front Panel Item Description USB3.2 Gen 2 port (SuperSpeed+) offers up to 10Gbps, twice the USB3.2...
  • Page 39 Nuvo-9000VTC Series VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz DVI-D output supports resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz and is DVI port compatible with other digital connections via an adapter USB3.1 USB3.1 Gen 1 offers up to 5Gbps of data-throughput performance Gen1x1 port Support display resolutions up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz.
  • Page 40: Usb3.2 Gen2X1 Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.1 USB3.2 Gen2x1 Port The system’s USB 3.2 Gen2x1 ports (10Gbps) are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. UFEI USB is also supported so you can use USB keyboard/ mouse in UEFI shell environment.
  • Page 41: Cmos Reset Button

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.3 CMOS Reset Button 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, disconnect the DC power input, and use the tip of a pen to press and hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the BIOS.
  • Page 42: Vga Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.4 VGA Port VGA connector is the most common video display connection. The VGA output supports up to 1920x1200@60Hz resolution. The system supports triple independent display outputs by connecting display devices to VGA, DVI and DisplayPort connection. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best VGA output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
  • Page 43: Dvi Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.5 DVI Port DVI-D transmits graphics data in digital format and therefore can deliver better image quality at high resolution. The DVI connector on the front panel can either output DVI signals or other digital signals (via an adapter/ cable) depending on the display device connected. It supports resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz.
  • Page 44: Displayport

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.7 DisplayPort The system has a DisplayPort (DP) output which 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 @ 60Hz) in resolution. The system is designed to support passive DP adapter/ cable.
  • Page 45: Usb3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.8 USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port The system’s USB 3.2 Gen2x2 type-C port offers up to 20Gbps of data transfer bandwidth, and is implemented via the native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) controller. Indicated in is a screw-lock hole for the corresponding USB port.
  • Page 46: Ethernet Port/ Optional Poe

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.9 2.5 Ethernet Port/ Optional PoE+ All Nuvo-9000VTC series systems offer one 2.5GbE port (in black) and one GbE port (in blue) while Nuvo-9108/ 9208VTC systems have four additional 2.5GbE (with optional Power over Ethernet) ports marked in green on the front panel.
  • Page 47: 2.2.10 Reset Button

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.10 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 2.2.11 LED Indicators...
  • Page 48: 2.2.12 Power Button

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.12 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 49: 2.2.14 Cassette Module

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.2.14 Cassette Module Neousys’ patented expansion Cassette (R.O.C. Patent No. M456527) provides a separated compartment to accommodate an add-on card. It effectively manages thermal conditions of both the system and the add-on card. The modular concept brought by Cassette module also reduces the complexity of installing and replacing an add-on card in the fanless controller.
  • Page 50: Nuvo-9000Vtc Series Rear Panel I/O

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Nuvo-9000VTC Series Rear Panel I/O The rear panel features four RJ45 or M12 PoE ports, CAN bus, digital I/O, four COM ports, ignition control switch, 3-pin terminal and remote 3-pin on/ off control. Item Description Allows controller to communicate with other in-vehicle CAN CAN bus device(s).
  • Page 51 Nuvo-9000VTC Series RJ45 Ethernet is applicable to Nuvo-9104/ 9204/ 9108/ 9208VTC systems. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) port can provide both data connection and electric power to devices. Headphone/ The 4-pole 3.5mm jack accepts microphone voice input and microphone jack headphone speaker sound output.
  • Page 52: Can Bus Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.1 CAN bus Port CAN bus is a robust industrial bus with a pair of differential signals and is commonly used in various industrial and in-vehicles applications. The system is equipped with a CAN bus DB9 port that is compatible with both industrial and in-vehicle applications. The CAN bus port supports CAN2.0A and CAN2.0B up to 1Mbps.
  • Page 53: M12 Power Over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9100/ 9200Vtc)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.2 M12 Power over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9100/ 9200VTC) M12 socket (panel side) M12 plug (cable side) M12 Pin and Corresponding RJ45 Wire Connection Wire color Signal M12 Pin RJ45 Wire PoE ports are provided via 8-pole, x-coded M12 connectors, offering extraordinary reliability for Ethernet connection.
  • Page 54: Rj45 Power Over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9104/ 9204/ 9108/ 9208Tc)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.3 RJ45 Power over Ethernet Port (Nuvo-9104/ 9204/ 9108/ 9208TC) PoE ports are provided via RJ-45 connectors. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an Ethernet technology that supplies electrical power along with data on a standard CAT-6 Ethernet cable.
  • Page 55: Digital Input/ Output

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.4 Digital Input/ Output The system provides 4x isolated digital input channels and 4x isolated digital output channels. The DIO functions support polling mode I/O access and DI change-of-state interrupt. Please refer to digital I/O pin definition on the following page and Watchdog Timer &...
  • Page 56 Nuvo-9000VTC Series DO_GND Digital output ground DO_GND Digital output ground DO_GND Digital output ground DO_GND Digital output ground DO_GND Digital output ground Reserved Reserved pin. Keep unconnected...
  • Page 57: Com Ports

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.5 COM Ports The system provides four COM ports for communicating with external devices. These 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.
  • Page 58: 3-Pin Terminal Block For Dc And Ignition Input

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.3.6 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC and Ignition Input The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 48V via a 3-pin pluggable terminal block, which is fit for field usage where DC power is usually provided. The screw clamping mechanism on the terminal block offers connection reliability when wiring DC power.
  • Page 59: Internal I/O Functions

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 60: Mini-Pcie Socket & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.2 Mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition NOTE When the mini-PCIe module is installed, it is recommended that the ambient operating temperature stays under 60°C. The system provides a mini-PCIe socket (indicated in blue) that is in compliance with mini-PCIe specification rev.
  • Page 61 Nuvo-9000VTC 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 62: 2242/ 3042/ 3052 (B Key), Mini-Sim Card Slot & Pin Definition

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.3 M.2 2242/ 3042/ 3052 (B Key), Mini-SIM Card Slot & Pin Definition The system has an M.2 2242/ 3042/ 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...
  • Page 63 Nuvo-9000VTC Series M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF_N USB_D+ W_DISABLE_N USB_D- Mechanical Key USB3.0-RX- USB3.0-RX+ UIM1-RESET UIM1-CLK USB3.0-TX- UIM1-DATA USB3.0-TX+ UIM1-PWR PERn0 / SATA-B+ UIM2-DET PERp0 / SATA-B- UIM2-DATA UIM2-CLK PETn0 / SATA-A-...
  • Page 64: Sata Ports

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.4 SATA Ports The system has four SATA ports which support Gen3, 6 Gb/s SATA signals. Each SATA port (indicated in blue) features a 7-pin SATA connector. However, due to mechanical restrictions, only two SATA ports can be accommodated inside the Nuvo-9000 series.
  • Page 65: Dip Switch

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.5 DIP Switch The DIP switch (indicated in blue) is reserved for manufacturing/ engineering purposes and should already be configured out of the factory. The table below shows the system default DIP switch settings for reference purposes. System...
  • Page 66: On/ Off Ctrl & Status Output

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.6 On/ Off Ctrl & Status Output Pin# Definition Description WDT_LED- [Output] Watchdog timer indicator, flashing when Watchdog timer is active WDT_LED+ Standby Power- [Output] Standby power indicator, on if DC power is applied and system is in S5 (standby) mode.
  • Page 67: Internal Usb 2.0 Port

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.7 Internal USB 2.0 Port The system’s motherboard 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 68: M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot For Nvme Ssd

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.8 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD The system has a Gen4 x4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD. The M.2 NVMe SSD offers significantly better system performances when compared to a 2.5” SSD.
  • Page 69 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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...
  • Page 70: Socket On Mezio Module

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.9 M.2 Socket on MezIO Module There is an additional M.2 2242 slot (indicated in red) available on the MezIO module (indicated in blue). To expand wireless networking capability, users can install off-the-shelf 4G/ 3G modules and access the internet via the provider’s network.
  • Page 71 Nuvo-9000VTC Series M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition Pin # Signal Pin # Signal +3V3 +3V3 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF_N USB_D+ W_DISABLE_N USB_D- Mechanical Key USB3.0-RX- USB3.0-RX+ UIM1-RESET UIM1-CLK USB3.0-TX- UIM1-DATA USB3.0-TX+ UIM1-PWR PERn0 / SATA-B+ UIM2-DET PERp0 / SATA-B- UIM2-DATA UIM2-CLK PETn0 / SATA-A-...
  • Page 72: Mini-Pcie Socket On Mezio Module

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.10 mini-PCIe Socket on MezIO Module There are two additional full-size mini-PCIe sockets (indicated in red) available on the MezIO module (indicated in blue). They are implemented with USB signals only have better compatibility with off-the-shelf 3G/ 4G mini-PCIe modules. For customers who want to install 3G/ 4G module(s), please take advantage of these two mini-PCIe sockets and the associated SIM slots.
  • Page 73 Nuvo-9000VTC 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 74: Ignition Control Rotary Switch On Mezio Module

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 2.4.11 Ignition Control Rotary Switch on MezIO Module Nuvo-9100/ 9200VTC systems Nuvo-9x04/ 9x08VTC systems For Nuvo-9100/ 9200VTC, the ignition control rotary switch can be found on the MezIO™ once you disassemble the enclosure. For Nuvo-9x04/ 9x08VTC, the ignition control rotary switch can be found on the side, or can be accessed through the punch-out opening on the panel.
  • Page 75: System Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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 76: Disassembling The System

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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. Turn the system upside-down and remove the four screws at the bottom of the Cassette module.
  • Page 77 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently wiggle and separate the Cassette module from the system. NOTE Not applicable to Nuvo-9100VTC/ Nuvo-9104VTC/ Nuvo-9108VTC systems.
  • Page 78 Nuvo-9000VTC Series On the front I/O panel, remove the screws indicated below, and remove the front panel. Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems...
  • Page 79 Nuvo-9000VTC Series On the rear I/O panel, remove the screws indicated below, and remove the rear panel. Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems For Nuvo-9100VTC and Nuvo-9200VTC systems, an O-ring seal may pop out of the M12 connectors. Please safe-keep and reinsert them for enclosure installation...
  • Page 80 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Remove the screws on the left side (facing the rear COM port panel). Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems...
  • Page 81 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently lift the system’s bottom panel. Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems NOTE Please disengage the 22-pin SATA cable connected to the 2.5” hot swappable tray before removing the bottom panel.
  • Page 82 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Once the bottom panel has been removed, disengage the connectors shown. Remove the MezIO module by unscrewing the screws shown and gently lift to separate it from the motherboard.
  • Page 83 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 10. Once the MezIO™ module has been separated, remove the heatsink/ support frame by removing the screws shown below. 11. You should now have access to expansion slots on the motherboard.
  • Page 84: Installing Internal Components

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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 “Disassembling the to the System” section. To do so, remove the four screws indicated below.
  • Page 85 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently separate the motherboard from the heatsink, you’ll see the CPU socket protective cover, place finger tips underneath the sign “REMOVE” for leverage and gently lift the cover. WARNING With the protective cover removed, please be careful when handling the motherboard. DO...
  • Page 86 Nuvo-9000VTC 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 87 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Turn the motherboard around and secure the bracket by tightening two M3 P-head screws. Hold CPU bracket firmly and turn Secure two M3 P-head screws the motherboard around Remove all thermal pads’ protective films on the heatsink.
  • Page 88 Nuvo-9000VTC Series With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the heatsink and secure the four screws. Please remember to remove the protective film (indicated in red) on the CPU’s thermal pad as well. Four standoffs on the heatsink...
  • Page 89 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the five 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 90: Remove And Replace The Existing Cpu

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.2 Remove and Replace the Existing CPU 1. To replace the existing CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink and the motherboard. 2. To do so, remove the eight screws indicated below.
  • Page 91 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3. Remove the screws indicated once you separate the heatsink from the motherboard to remove the CPU holder.
  • Page 92 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4. 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/ holder from the heatsink. WARNING With the heatsink, CPU, and retention bracket removed, please be careful when handling the motherboard.
  • Page 93 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 6. Place a new CPU thermal pad (indicated in blue) onto the heatsink for the new CPU.
  • Page 94 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 7. 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. Pay attention to the seating orientation, notice there is a...
  • Page 95 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 9. Turn the motherboard around and secure the bracket by tightening two M3 P-head screws. Hold CPU bracket firmly and turn Secure two M3 P-head screws the motherboard around 10. Align the motherboard to the four standoffs on the heatsink, gently lower the motherboard onto...
  • Page 96 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 11. Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the four 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 97: Ddr5 So-Dimm Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.3 DDR5 SO-DIMM Installation There are two SO-DIMM memory slots on the motherboard that supports a total maximum of 64GB DDR5-4800. Please follow the procedures below to replace or install the memory modules. 1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the...
  • Page 98 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3. To install the memory module, insert gold fingers into the slot at 45-degree angle, push down on the memory module to clip the module into position. 4. Push the memory module down until it is clipped-in. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other module.
  • Page 99: Mpcie Module, Mini-Sim (2Ff) Card And Antenna Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.4 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antenna Installation The system has mPCIe slots (indicated in blue) coupled with Mini-SIM socket (indicated in red) for installing 3G/ 4G module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the...
  • Page 100 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Before installing the mPCIe module, you need to insert the Mini-SIM card. Slide the SIM slot holder and lift the SIM card holder. Insert the Mini-SIM card (pins facing up), shut the SIM holder and slide it to lock the SIM card in-place.
  • Page 101 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Clip on the IPEX-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the system panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection. Clip on IPEX-to-SMA cable Secure antenna to system panel Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.
  • Page 102: 2242 (B Key) Module And Micro-Sim (3Ff) Card Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.5 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation The system has an M.2 slot (indicated in blue) for installing 5G/ 4G or a WiFi module that can be coupled with dual Micro-SIM card slots (indicated in red). For installation, please refer to the following instructions.
  • Page 103 Nuvo-9000VTC Series The MezIO module’s SIM card slot can be found underneath the MezIO M.2 slot. Insert the module on a 45 degree angle. Gently press down and secure the module with an M3 P-head screw.
  • Page 104 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Clip on the IPEX-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the system panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection. Clip on IPEX-to-SMA cable Secure antenna to rear panel Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.
  • Page 105: 2280 Nvme Ssd Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.6 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD Installation The system has a x4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel® Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive.
  • Page 106 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently press down and secure the module with an M3 P-head screw. Please remember to remove the thermal pad protector film off the heatsink/ support frame for NVMe SSD. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 107: Mezio Tm Module Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.7 MezIO Module Installation MezIO is an innovative interface designed for integrating application-oriented I/O functions into an embedded system. It offers computer signals, power rails and control signals via a high-speed connector. MezIO is also mechanically reliable benefited from its 3-point mounted mezzanine structure.
  • Page 108 Nuvo-9000VTC Series The MezIO module is secured by the three stand-mounts indicated in the illustration below.
  • Page 109 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently lower the MezIO module onto the three stand-mounts while matching the MezIO interface. Secure the module using three screws supplied. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 110: Hdd/ Ssd Installation (Nuvo-9100 Vtc Series Systems)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.8 HDD/ SSD Installation (Nuvo-9100 VTC Series Systems) The system has SATA ports (indicated in blue) and four-pin power connectors (indicated in red). The SATA and power cables should already be connected on the motherboard so users only need to install the HDD/ SSD.
  • Page 111 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Take the HDD/ SSD thermal pad out of the accessory box and place it in the middle of the tray. Remove the protective film covering the HDD/ SSD thermal pad. Secure the HDD/ SSD and match the SATA connector end to the side with two screw holes (indicated in blue), secure the HDD/ SSD with the supplied flathead screws (4 per drive).
  • Page 112 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently put the tray back into the system with the connector side being inserted into the system first and secure the tray with three screws. Reinsert the tray Secure the tray If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.
  • Page 113: Hdd/ Ssd Installation To Hot-Swappable Tray

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.9 HDD/ SSD Installation to Hot-swappable Tray The system has SATA ports (blue) and four-pin power connectors (red). The SATA and power cables should already be connected on the motherboard so users only need to install the 2.5”...
  • Page 114 Nuvo-9000VTC Series With the label side facing upward, insert the SATA connector side of the 2.5” HDD/ SSD into the slot first. You may feel resistance when the SATA connectors meet, push it in firmly until the 2.5” HDD/ SSD is fully inserted into the slot.
  • Page 115: Ethernet/ Poe+ Port Panel Screw Fix

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.10 Ethernet/ PoE+ Port Panel Screw Fix The system's RJ45 Ethernet ports have panel screw fix holes (indicated in blue circles) to secure the cable connection. NOTE Ports underneath the status LEDs have only a fix hole at the bottom.
  • Page 116: Pcie Card Installation Into Cassette Module (Nuvo-9200Vtc)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.2.11 PCIe Card Installation into Cassette Module (Nuvo-9200VTC) WARNING To reduce the risk of damage, DO NOT remove PCIe card from the antistatic bag (or its original packaging) before it is ready to be installed into the Cassette module! The Cassette module provides a separated compartment to accommodate an add-on card.
  • Page 117 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently wiggle the Cassette module and separate it from the system enclosure. Remove the screws to open the Cassette cover. Place the cube spacers provided onto the back of the PCIe card you wish to install into the...
  • Page 118 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Remove the bezel cover (indicated in blue circle) and insert the card into the PCIe/ PCI slot while making sure the bezel is properly inserted into the notch and the card is secured in place with screw. Make sure the card is inserted into the...
  • Page 119 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Gently lower the Cassette module back onto the system enclosure and secure the module onto the system enclosure by securing the following screws.
  • Page 120: Installing The System Enclosure

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Installing the System Enclosure Once you have install the internal module(s), please make sure you have also installed the heatsink/ support frame.
  • Page 121 Nuvo-9000VTC Series To reinstall the system enclosure, place the bottom panel on top of the motherboard while making sure both sides are inserted into the heatsink (indicated in blue). NOTE Please connect the 22-pin SATA cable connected to the 2.5” hot swappable tray before...
  • Page 122 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Install the front panel and secure screws indicated in blue. Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems...
  • Page 123 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Install the rear panel and secure screws indicated in blue. Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems For Nuvo-9100VTC and Nuvo-9200VTC systems, make sure the O-ring seal are re-inserted when re-installing the rear panel.
  • Page 124 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Secure the screws on the left side (facing the rear COM port panel). Nuvo-9200VTC series systems Nuvo-9100VTC series systems...
  • Page 125 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Install the Cassette module and secure screws indicated in blue. NOTE Not applicable to Nuvo-9100VTC systems.
  • Page 126: Damping Bracket Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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. 3.4.1 Nuvo-9100VTC Series Damping Bracket Installation To install the system as a wall mount device, please refer to the following instructions.
  • Page 127: Nuvo-9200Vtc Series Damping Bracket Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.4.2 Nuvo-9200VTC Series Damping Bracket Installation To install the system as a wall mount device, please refer to the following instructions. Take out the two damping brackets M4 screws out of the accessory box. Fix the damping brackets to the two sides of the system enclosure using M4 screws.
  • Page 128: Powering On The System

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Powering On the System There are three methods to power on the system ⚫ Pressing the power button ⚫ Using an external non-latched switch by connecting to the remote on/ off plug ⚫ Sending a LAN packet via Ethernet (Wake-on-LAN)
  • Page 129: Powering On Using External Non-Latched Switch

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.5.2 Powering On Using External Non-latched Switch If your application demands the system to be placed inside a cabinet, you may use an external non-latched switch to power on/ off the system. The system provides a 3-pin “Remote On/ Off” plug for connecting a non-latched switch and acts as the ATX-mode power on/off control switch.
  • Page 130: Powering On Using Wake-On-Lan

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.5.3 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.
  • Page 131 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Magic Packet The magic packet is a broadcast frame containing anywhere within its payload 6 bytes of all 255 (FF FFFFFFFFFF in hexadecimal), followed by sixteen repetitions of the target computer's 48-bit MAC address. For example, NIC’s 48-bit MAC Address is 78h D0h 04h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch...
  • Page 132: Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 133: Additional Features Of Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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. ⚫ Low battery detection The ignition power control module continuously monitors the voltage of DC input when the system is operational.
  • Page 134: Wiring Ignition Signal

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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 3-pin pluggable terminal block (shared with DC power input). For in-vehicle ignition control wiring, please do the following: Connect car Battery+ line (12V for sedan, 24V for bus/truck) to V+.
  • Page 135: Configure Your Windows System

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 10 goes to sleep (S3) mode when power button is pressed. As sleep (S3) is not a complete shutdown behavior, the ignition control function does not recognize the finish of a normal shut down process and thus users will encounter a system hard-off (power cut-off after 10 minutes).
  • Page 136: Operation Modes Of Ignition Power Control

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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. The rotary switch can be located on the on the rear panel or the internal MezIO board, and to access it, please refer to the “Disassembling the System...
  • Page 137 Nuvo-9000VTC Series ⚫ Mode 0 Mode 0 is the ATX mode without power-on and power-off delay. User can only use the power button on the front panel to turn on or turn off the system. Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout ⚫...
  • Page 138 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 14 (E) 3 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes ⚫ Mode 15 (F) Mode 15 allows the user to configure the ignition control in the BIOS. Please refer to the following section for details.
  • Page 139: Bios Ignition Power Control [Mode 15 (F)]

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3.6.6 BIOS Ignition Power Control [Mode 15 (F)] The Mode 15 for ignition control allows ignition control settings to be configured in the BIOS. To set the ignition power control in the BIOS: Press F2 when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 140 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Set IGN Operation Mode to “IGN” and press ENTER. If you wish to set the power on delay time from when you start-up the vehicle, highlight and select “Power On Delay”, select the timing according to your needs and press Enter.
  • Page 141 Nuvo-9000VTC Series If you wish to set the power off delay time from when you turn off the vehicle, highlight and select “Power Off Delay”, select the timing according to your needs and press Enter. If you wish to set the a hard power off timing, select “Hard-Off Timeout”, select the timing...
  • Page 142 Nuvo-9000VTC Series For Battery voltage setting, you may choose between 12V (with a default low battery threshold of 11V, for normal passenger vehicles), or 24V (with a default low battery threshold of 22V, for trucks). Highlight an option and press Enter.
  • Page 143: System Configuration

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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 144: Com Port Configuration

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 145: Com Port High Speed Mode

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.2 COM Port High Speed Mode The high speed mode of each COM port effectively allows for the port's baud rate generator to operate at 8x the speed with an effective baud rate of 921,600 bps (115,200 x 8). Please refer to the following instructions on how to enable the high speed mode for your COM port (COM1 used as an example).
  • Page 146: Delay For Peg Initialization

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.3 Delay for PEG Initialization This setting offers delay in milliseconds for PEG port initialization and PCI enumeration. By increasing the delay value, it may eliminate compatibility issue(s) with some PCIe add-on cards. To set PEG delay in milliseconds: 1.
  • Page 147: Volume Management Device (Vmd)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.4 Volume Management Device (VMD) Limited by the number hard drive the system can accommodate, the system supports RAID configurations in RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirror) mode, you need to have at least two hard drives or SSDs installed. 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 148 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Highlight [Enable VMD controller], press ENTER to bring up Options, Enabled/ Disabled, select Enabled and press ENTER.
  • Page 149 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Highlight [RAID0] or [RAID1], press ENTER to bring up options, Enabled/ Disabled, select your choice and press ENTER again to confirm selection. Highlight your selection, press Enter and press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.
  • Page 150: Tpm Availability

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.5 TPM Availability Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based cryptoprocessor to secure hardware by integrating cryptographic keys into devices. The system is designed with on-board TPM 2.0 module. As TPM 2.0 requires 64-bit Windows 10 with UEFI boot mode, it is enabled in BIOS by default.
  • Page 151: Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Power Enable

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.6 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power Enable Power over Ethernet (PoE) supplies electrical power and data on a standard CAT-5/CAT-6 Ethernet cable. Acting as a PoE PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment), compliant with IEEE 802.3at, each PoE port delivers up to 25W to a Powered Device (PD). The system has a total 100W power budget.
  • Page 152 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4. You can also enable/ disable each port, individually. Use the arrow key to highlight the port, press ENTER to bring up options (Enabled/ Disabled), press ENTER again to select the option. PoE ports 1 – 4 on rear panel PoE ports 5 –...
  • Page 153: Auto Wake On S5

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.7 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 154: Power On After Power Failure Option

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.8 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 155: Power & Performance (Cpu Sku Power Configuration)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.9 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) The system supports Intel 13 / 12 Gen LGA 1700 CPUs from 35W to 65W TDP. A unique feature, “SKU Power Config” is implemented in BIOS to allow users to specific user-defined SKU power limit.
  • Page 156: 4.1.10 Active Performance/ Efficient Cores

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.10 Active Performance/ Efficient Cores NOTE The default “Active Performance/ Efficient Cores” is recommended. Both the Performance/ Efficient cores are all enabled by default (if efficient cores are available). Depending on the CPU model, Intel 13 / 12 Gen CPU may come in a hybrid configuration of “Performance”...
  • Page 157 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Efficient-cores To enable/ disable Performance/ Efficient cores: When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility. Go to [Power] > [CPU Configuration]. Highlight Active Performance-cores or Active Efficient-cores and press ENTER, scroll to enable all or a selected number of cores to activate, press ENTER to set.
  • Page 158: 4.1.11 Wake On Lan Option

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.11 Wake on LAN Option Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism which allows you to turn on your System series via the Ethernet connection. To utilize Wake-on-LAN function, you have to enable this option first in BIOS settings. Please refer “Powering On Using...
  • Page 159: 4.1.12 Boot Menu

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.12 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 160 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Disabled The system is not available for network access using UEFI. PXE Boot Disabled Only UEFI Network Stack is supported: Preboot capability eXecution Environment (PXE) is not supported Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219 Only/ I225 Only or All NICs.
  • Page 161: Add Boot Options (Position New Boot Device)

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.13 Add Boot Options (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.
  • Page 162: 4.1.14 Watchdog Timer For Booting

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.1.14 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”...
  • Page 163: Amt Configuration

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 the AMT function to remotely control the system, you need to configure AMT password and network settings.
  • Page 164 Nuvo-9000VTC Series When entering MEBx for the first time, it will ask for the default (old) password. Please type “admin” and press ENTER. The system will then request that you enter a new password. The new password must consists of at least one 7-bit ASCII non alpha-numeric character, above 32 (eg,!, @, $) and 8 to 32 characters long.
  • Page 165: Raid Configuration

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series RAID Configuration To set up a RAID 0 or 1 volume, 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 166 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3. Select [Enable VMD controller] and press ENTER, highlight [Enabled] and press ENTER. 4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes” and reboot the system. 5. When the system reboots, press [F3] to enter the Device Manager configuration utility.
  • Page 167: Raid Volume Setup

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.3.2 RAID Volume Setup Once you’ve press F3 upon system boot up and you are in the Device Manager configuration utility, select [Intel® Rapid Storage Technology] and press ENTER. The following screen shows Non-RAID physical disks and the option “Create RAID Volume”.
  • Page 168 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 3. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go to the next option.
  • Page 169 Nuvo-9000VTC Series The RAID Level option allows you to select RAID-0 (stripping) or RAID-1 (mirror) for your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready.
  • Page 170 Nuvo-9000VTC Series The Select Disks option allows you to select disk drives for your RAID volume. Highlight a drive and press ENTER, use up/ down arrow keys to highlight “x” and press ENTER to confirm the selection. A minimum of two disk drives must be selected for RAID-0 or RAID-1 configuration.
  • Page 171 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 6. 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 172 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 7. 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. 8. The Create Volume option is the final step in the volume creation process. Highlight “Create Volume”...
  • Page 173 Nuvo-9000VTC Series 9. A summary and status of the RAID volume will be shown when the RAID volume is successfully created. 10. Press F10 to save and Esc to exit the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology configuration page. NOTE The above process was to create a RAID-0 volume. If you wish to create a RAID-1 volume,...
  • Page 174: Loading Raid Driver For Windows Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 4.3.3 Loading RAID Driver for Windows Installation To install Windows on the RAID volume you created, please refer to the following procedure: Please prepare a bootable Windows installation USB drive with the zip file “f6vmdflpy-x64”. Download and unzip the driver files, copy the driver files onto the Windows installation USB drive.
  • Page 175 Nuvo-9000VTC Series In the pop-up Window, select “Browse”, go to the directory where you saved the unzipped drivers “f6vmdflpy-x64”, and click OK.
  • Page 176 Nuvo-9000VTC Series Select the driver “Intel RST VMD Controller 467F” and click on Next. The previous created RAID volume shall appear as unallocated space. From here, just follow the standard Windows installation procedures.
  • Page 177: 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. ⚫ Microsoft Window 10 LTSC 2021 (x64) Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 22.04.1 LTS or other distribution with kernel version ≥...
  • Page 178: System Driver Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series System Driver Installation The system drivers are available online, please click on respective series Nuvo-9100VTC/ Nuvo-9200VTC to download the drivers. Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control Neousys provides a driver package which contain function APIs for Watchdog Timer control function.
  • Page 179: 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 180: Wdt And Dio Library Installation

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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...
  • Page 181 Nuvo-9000VTC 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 182: Wdt Functions

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series 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()
  • Page 183: Startwdt

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 184: Appendix B Poe On/ Off Control

    Nuvo-9000VTC Series Appendix B PoE On/ Off Control Nuvo-9000VTC series offer 802.3at PoE+ ports and users are allowed to manually turn on or off the power supply of each PoE port. This can be useful in power device (PD) fault-recovery or power reset.
  • Page 185 Nuvo-9000VTC Series PoE ports 5 – 8 on front panel...
  • Page 186: Enablepoeport

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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 187: Disablepoeport

    Nuvo-9000VTC 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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