Neousys Technology Inc.

Nuvo-8208GC Series

User Manual
Revision 1.1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2
Legal Information ................................................................................................................... 4
Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 5
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................... 5
Copyright Notice .................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................. 7
Battery Warning...................................................................................................................... 7
Service and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 8
ESD Precautions .................................................................................................................... 8
Restricted Access Location .................................................................................................. 8
About This Manual ................................................................................................................. 9

1 Introduction

1.1 Product Specifications............................................................................................. 11

1.1.1 Nuvo-8208GC Specifications ............................................................................ 11
1.2 Nuvo-8208GC Dimension......................................................................................... 13
1.2.1 Nuvo-8208GC I/O Panel View .......................................................................... 13
1.2.2 Nuvo-8208GC Ignition/ Dual 4-Pin Terminal Block Panel View ......................... 14
1.2.3 Nuvo-8208GC Top Panel View ......................................................................... 15
1.2.4 Nuvo-8208GC Hot-swap Panel View ................................................................ 15
1.2.5 Nuvo-8208GC Bottom View .............................................................................. 16
1.2.6 Nuvo-8208GC Wall-mount Dimension .............................................................. 16

2 System Overview

2.1 Nuvo-8208GC Packing List ...................................................................................... 17

2.2 External I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 18
2.2.1 Power Button .................................................................................................... 20
2.2.2 4-pole 3.5mm Speaker-out/ Microphone-in Jack............................................... 21
2.2.3 DisplayPort........................................................................................................ 22
2.2.4 Reset Button ..................................................................................................... 23
2.2.5 LED Indicators .................................................................................................. 24
2.2.6 DVI Port ............................................................................................................ 25
2.2.7 VGA Port ........................................................................................................... 26
2.2.8 USB3.1 Gen 2 Port ........................................................................................... 27
2.2.9 Gigabit Ethernet Port ........................................................................................ 28
2.2.10 USB3.1 Gen 1 Port ........................................................................................... 29
2.2.11 COM Port .......................................................................................................... 30
2.3 Ignition/ Dual 4-Pin Terminal Block......................................................................... 31
2.4 Ignition Control Switch ............................................................................................ 32
2.5 Internal I/O Functions............................................................................................... 33
2.5.1 SODIMM DRAM Slot ........................................................................................ 33
2.5.2 Dual Mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition ..................................... 34
2.5.3 M.2 2242 (B Key), Dual-SIM Card Slot & Pin Definition .................................... 36
2.5.4 SATA Ports ........................................................................................................ 38
2.5.5 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control and Pin Definition ..................... 39
2.5.6 Internal USB Port on Extension Board .............................................................. 40
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2.5.7 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD or Optane Memory............................ 41

3 System Installation

3.1 Disassembling the System ...................................................................................... 44

3.2 Installing Internal Components ............................................................................... 51
3.2.1 CPU Installation Procedure............................................................................... 51
3.2.2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation ............................................................................. 54
3.2.3 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation....................... 56
3.2.4 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation..................... 58
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3.2.5 M.2 (M Key) 2280 NVMe SSD or Intel Optane Memory Installation ............ 60
3.2.6 Graphics Card Installation ................................................................................. 62
3.2.7 HDD/ SSD Installation....................................................................................... 67
3.2.8 Ethernet Port Panel Screw Holes...................................................................... 69
3.3 Installing the System Enclosure ............................................................................. 70
3.4 Mounting and Anti-vibration Damping Bracket Installation.................................. 73
3.5 Powering On the System ......................................................................................... 75
3.5.1 Powering On Using the Power Button............................................................... 75
3.5.2 Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN .................................................................... 76
3.6 Ignition Power Control ............................................................................................. 78
3.6.1 Principles of Ignition Power Control .................................................................. 78
3.6.2 Additional Features of Ignition Power Control ................................................... 79
3.6.3 Wiring Ignition Signal ........................................................................................ 80
3.6.4 Configure your Windows system....................................................................... 81
3.6.5 Operation Modes of Ignition Power Control ...................................................... 82

4 System Configuration

4.1 BIOS Settings ........................................................................................................... 84

4.1.1 COM Port Configuration.................................................................................... 85
4.1.2 COM Port High Speed Mode ............................................................................ 86
4.1.3 Primary Display ................................................................................................. 87
4.1.4 SATA Configuration ........................................................................................... 88
4.1.5 Fan Control Configuration ................................................................................. 90
4.1.6 TPM Availability................................................................................................. 95
4.1.7 Auto Wake on S5 .............................................................................................. 96
4.1.8 Power On After Power Failure Option ............................................................... 97
4.1.9 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration) .................................. 98
4.1.10 Wake on LAN Option ........................................................................................ 99
4.1.11 Boot Menu ...................................................................................................... 100
4.1.12 Boot Type (Legacy/ UEFI) ............................................................................... 102
4.1.13 Position New Boot Device............................................................................... 103
4.1.14 Watchdog Timer for Booting............................................................................ 104
4.1.15 Legacy/ UEFI Boot Device .............................................................................. 105
4.2 AMT Configuration ................................................................................................. 106
4.3 RAID Configuration ................................................................................................ 107
4.3.1 Legacy Mode RAID Configuration................................................................... 107
4.3.2 UEFI Mode RAID Configuration ...................................................................... 113

5 OS Support and Driver Installation

5.1 Operating System Compatibility ........................................................................... 123

5.2 Driver Installation ................................................................................................... 124
5.2.1 Install Drivers Automatically ............................................................................ 124
5.2.2 Install Drivers Manually ................................................................................... 125
5.3 Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control ................................................... 126
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5.4 Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation.............................. 127

Appendix A Using WDT & DIO

WDT and DIO Library Installation ..................................................................................... 137

WDT Functions ................................................................................................................... 139
InitWDT ................................................................................................................................ 139
SetWDT ............................................................................................................................... 139
StartWDT ............................................................................................................................. 140
ResetWDT ........................................................................................................................... 140
StopWDT ............................................................................................................................. 140

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 Legal Information

Legal Information
All Neousys Technology Inc. products shall be subject to the latest Standard
Warranty Policy

Neousys Technology Inc. may modify, update or upgrade the software, firmware or
any accompanying user documentation without any prior notice. Neousys
Technology Inc. will provide access to these new software, firmware or
documentation releases from download sections of our website or through our
service partners.

Before installing any software, applications or components provided by a third party,

customer should ensure that they are compatible and interoperable with Neousys
Technology Inc. product by checking in advance with Neousys Technology Inc..
Customer is solely responsible for ensuring the compatibility and interoperability of
the third party’s products. Customer is further solely responsible for ensuring its
systems, software, and data are adequately backed up as a precaution against
possible failures, alternation, or loss.

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; (2) configurations not
certified and supported are used; (3) parts intended for one system is installed in
another system of different make or model.
 Contact Information/ Declaration of Conformity

Contact Information
Headquarters Neousys Technology Inc.
(Taipei, Taiwan) 15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-2223-6182 Fax: +886-2-2223-6183 Email, Website

Americas Neousys Technology America Inc.

3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
(Illinois, USA)
Tel: +1-847-656-3298Email, Website

China Neousys Technology (China) Ltd.

Room 612, Building 32, Guiping Road 680, Shanghai

Tel: +86-2161155366Email, Website

Declaration of Conformity
FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at own expense.

CE The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European
Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain
CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE
compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
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Copyright Notice
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magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of Neousys Technology, Inc.

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.

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Patents and Neousys, the Neousys logo, Expansion Cassette, MezIO are registered
Trademarks patents and trademarks of Neousys Technology, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Intel , Core™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation

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NVIDIA is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation

All other names, brands, products or services are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.
 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

 Secure each system module(s) using its retaining screws

 Place power cords and other connection cables away from foot traffic. Do not
place items over power cords and make sure they do not rest against data
cables

 Shutdown, disconnect all cables from the system and ground yourself before
touching internal modules

 Ensure that the correct power range is being used before powering the device

 Should a module fail, arrange for a replacement as soon as possible to

minimize down-time

 If the system is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect it from mains
(power socket) to avoid transient over-voltage

Battery Warning
 Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly installed.

 Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the

battery.

 Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.
 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
 Handle add-on module, motherboard by their retention screws or the module’s
frame/ heat sink. Avoid touching the PCB circuit board or add-on module
connector pins

 Use a grounded wrist strap and an anti-static work pad to discharge static
electricity when installing or maintaining the system

 Avoid dust, debris, carpets, plastic, vinyl and tyrofoam in your work area.

 Do not remove any module or component from its anti-static bag before
installation

Restricted Access Location

The controller is intended for installation only in the certain environment where both
these condition apply:

 Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have

been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location
and about any precautions that shall be taken

 Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
 About This Manual

About This Manual

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This manual introduces Neousys Nuvo-8208GC series featuring Intel 9 / 8 Gen
Core™ I hexa/ octa core 35W/ 65W LGA1151 processors and dual graphics cards.
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The Nuvo-8208GC system supports dual 250W NVIDIA graphics cards for the
advanced inference capabilities.

The guide also demonstrates the system’s installation procedures.

Revision History
Version Date Description

1.0 Dec. 2019 Initial release

1.1 Dec. 2022 Updated ignition power control

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1 Introduction
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Nuvo-8208GC is powered by Intel® Xeon® E or 9 8 Gen Core CPU and Intel® C246
chipset; it has powerful computing power to support dual 250W graphics cards. In addition to
the dual x16 PCIe slots for GPU installation, Nuvo-8208GC has two other x8 PCIe slots and
one x4 PCIe slot for expansion cards to extend function sets like data collection, analytics, and
communication.

It accepts 8~35V wide-range DC input and handles heavy power requirements from dual
250W graphics cards. Along with built-in ignition control, it's feasible for vehicle deployment
and operate via the car's electrical system.

Nuvo-8208GC features Neousys’ patented heat dissipation design (* R.O.C Patent No.
M534371) which can effectively dissipate the heat generated by GPU, so it can function under
100% load and wide temperature settings ranging from -25℃ to 60℃.

Paired with Neousys’ damping brackets and patent-pending GPU press bar, Nuvo-8208GC
can be securely positioned and withstand various harsh conditions.

Nuvo-8208GC features front-accessible I/O design. It has 2x GbE, 4x USB3.1 Gen2, 4x

USB3.1 Gen1, 1x UBS2.0, 1x VGA, 1x DVI-D, 1x DisplayPort, and 2x COM. USB 3.1 Gen1/
Gen2 ports feature screw-lock mechanisms for securing cable connections. In addition,
Nuvo-8208GC incorporates two hot-swappable 2.5" trays for easy HDD/ SSD replacement
and an M.2 2280 NVMe socket for the ultimate disk performance.

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1.1 Product Specifications

1.1.1 Nuvo-8208GC Specifications

System Core
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Supporting Intel® Xeon® E and 9 8 Gen Core i CPU (LGA1151 socket)

Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2278GE (8C/ 16T)

Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2278GEL (8C/ 16T)

Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2176G

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-9700E/ i7-9700TE

Intel® Core™ i7-8700/ i7-8700T

Intel® Core™ i5-9500E/ i5-9500TE

Intel® Core™ i5-8500/ i5-8500T

Chipset Intel® C246 Platform Controller Hub

Graphics Independent GPU via x16 PEG port, or integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630

Memory Up to 128 GB ECC/ non-ECC DDR4 2133 SDRAM (four SODIMM slots)

AMT Supports AMT 12.0

TPM Supports TPM 2.0

I/O Interface

1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I219-LM

Ethernet
1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I210-IT

1x VGA connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution

Native Video 1x DVI-D connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution

1x DisplayPort connector, supporting 4096 x 2304 resolution

Serial Port 2x software-programmable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports (COM1/ COM2)

4x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) ports

USB 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports

1x USB 2.0 ports (internal for dongle use)

Audio 1x 3.5mm jack for speaker-output and microphone-input

Storage Interface

SATA 2x hot-swappable HDD trays for 2.5” HDD/ SSD installation

M.2 1x M.2 2280 M key socket (PCIe Gen3 x4) for NVMe SSD or Intel® Optane™ memory

installation

mSATA 2x full-size mSATA port (mux with mini-PCIe)

Expansion Bus

PCI Express 2x PCIe x16 slot@Gen3, 8-lanes

2x PCIe x8 slots@Gen3, 4-lanes

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1x PCIe x4 slot@Gen3, 1-lane

M.2 2x M.2 2242 B key socket with dual front-accessible SIM sockets, supporting dual SIM

mode with selected M.2 LTE module

Mini-PCIe 2x full-size mini PCI Express socket

Power Supply

DC Input 2x 4-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35V DC input and 1x 3-pin ignition control */ **

Mechanical

Dimension 235 mm (W) x 360 mm (D) x 185.6 mm (H)

Weight ~ 8.6Kg

Mounting Wall-mounting with damping brackets

Environmental

Operating with 35W CPU and dual NVIDIA® 250W GPU

temperature -25°C ~ 60°C ****

with >= 65W CPU and dual NVIDIA® 250W GPU

-25°C ~ 60°C **** (configured as 35W TDP mode)

-25°C ~ 50°C ***/ **** (configured as 65W TDP mode)

Storage
-40°C ~85°C
temperature

Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing

Vibration Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 4; 3Grms, 5-500Hz 3 Axes

Shock Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, functional

shock=20g

EMC
* CE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55024 & EN 55032

* When NVIDIA® graphics card is used (single or dual), DC input should be greater than 12V.

** Max current for DC input is 30A (per PWR pin) and max power consumption for the system is 1000W.

*** For i7-8700 and i7-9700E running at 65W mode, the highest operating temperature shall be limited to

50°C and thermal throttling may occur when sustained full-loading applied. Users can configure CPU

power in BIOS to obtain higher operating temperature.

**** For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD drive or Solid State Disk (SSD) is

required.

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1.2 Nuvo-8208GC Dimension

NOTE

All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

1.2.1 Nuvo-8208GC I/O Panel View

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1.2.2 Nuvo-8208GC Ignition/ Dual 4-Pin Terminal Block Panel View

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1.2.3 Nuvo-8208GC Top Panel View

1.2.4 Nuvo-8208GC Hot-swap Panel View

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1.2.5 Nuvo-8208GC Bottom View

1.2.6 Nuvo-8208GC Wall-mount Dimension

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2 System Overview
Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-8208GC 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.

2.1 Nuvo-8208GC Packing List

System
Nuvo-8208GC Qty
Pack
Nuvo-8208GC system
1 1
(If you ordered CPU/ RAM/ HDD, please verify these items)
Accessory box, which contains
 CPU bracket 1
 Neousys drivers & utilities DVD 1
 Wall-mount bracket (with 6 anti-vibration grommet) 2
 Hex key 2
 4-pin power terminal block 2
 Anti-vibration grommet 4
 Screw pack 1
2
 16cm graphics card power cable
 6-pin to 6-pin 1
 6-pin to 8-pin 1
 8-pin to 8-pin 1
 25cm graphics card power cable
 6-pin to 6-pin 1
 6-pin to 8-pin 1
 8-pin to 8-pin 1

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2.2 External I/O Panel

The Nuvo-8208GC I/O panel features Gen2/ Gen1 USB3.0, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, dual
Ethernet and COM ports.

No. Item Description

1 Power button Use this button to turn on or shutdown the system.
4-pole 3.5mm
speaker-out/
2 3.5mm jack for speaker-output and microphone-input.
microphone-in
jack
Support display resolutions up to 4096 x 2304. Compatible with HDMI/
3 DisplayPort
DVI via respective adapter/ cable (resolution may vary).
4 Reset button Use this button to manual reset the system.
From top to bottom, the four system LEDs are PWR (system power),
5 LED indicator HDD (hard disk drive), WDT (watchdog timer) and IGN (ignition
control).
DVI-D output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz and is
6 DVI port
compatible with other digital connections via an adapter.
7 VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz
8 USB 3.1 Gen2 USB3.1 Gen 2 port (SuperSpeed+) offers up to 10Gbps, twice the

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port bandwidth over existing SuperSpeed USB3.1 Gen. 1 connection. It is

also backwards compatible with USB3.0 and USB2.0
1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I219-LM
9 GbE port
1x Gigabit Ethernet port by Intel® I210-IT
USB 3.1 Gen1
10 USB3.1 Gen 1 offers up to 5Gbps of data-throughput performance
port
The software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports. The operation mode
11 COM port
of COM1 and COM2 can be set in BIOS.
12 GPU slot PCIe x16 slot @ Gen3, 8-lanes expansion slot
2x PCIe x8 slots @ Gen3, 4-lanes expansion slot
13 PCIe slots
1x PCIe x4 slot @ Gen3, 1-lane expansion slot
14 GPU slot PCIe x16 slot @ Gen3, 8-lanes expansion slot

Reserved antenna opening

Reserved DB9 connector opening

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2.2.1 Power Button

The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. To turn on the
system, press the power button and the PWR LED should light-up green. To turn off the
system, issuing a shutdown command in OS is preferred, or you can simply press the power
button. To force shutdown when the system freezes, press and hold the power button for 5
seconds. Please note that there is a 5-second interval between on/off operations (i.e. once the
system is turned off, there is a 5-second wait before you can power-on the system).

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2.2.2 4-pole 3.5mm Speaker-out/ Microphone-in Jack

The system audio function uses high definition audio. There is a female 4-pole audio jack
for headphone (speaker) output and microphone input. To utilize the audio function in
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Windows, you need to install corresponding drivers for both Intel C246 chipset and audio
device drivers.

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2.2.3 DisplayPort

The DisplayPort (DP) output is a digital display interface that mainly connect video source and
carry audio to a display device. When connecting a DP, it can deliver up to 4K UHD (4096 x
2304) in resolution. The system is designed to support passive DP adapter/ cable. You can
connect to other display devices using DP-to-HDMI cable or DP-to-DVI cable.

DP-to-HDMI DP-to-DVI
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
DisplayPort output resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers.
Please refer to section OS Support and Driver Installation for details.

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2.2.4 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

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2.2.5 LED Indicators

There are four LED indicators on the I/O panel: IGN, WDT, HDD and PWR. The descriptions
of these four LED are listed in the following table.
Indicator Color Description
PWR Green Power indictor, lid when system is on.
HDD Red Hard drive indicator, flashing when hard disk drive is active.
WDT Yellow Watchdog timer LED, flashing when WDT is active.
IGN Yellow Ignition signal indicator, lid when IGN is high (12V/ 24V).

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2.2.6 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.

The system supports triple independent display outputs by connecting display devices to VGA,
DVI and DisplayPort. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best DVI output
resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics driver. Please refer to
section OS Support and Driver Installation for details.

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2.2.7 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. To support multiple display outputs and achieve best VGA output
resolution in Windows, you need to install corresponding graphics drivers. Please refer to
section OS Support and Driver Installation for details.

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.

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2.2.8 USB3.1 Gen 2 Port

The system’s USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (10Gbps) are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible
Host Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB3.1 Gen.1 USB
2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices. Legacy USB is also supported so you can use USB
keyboard/mouse in DOS environment. There are also screw-lock openings (indicated in red)
for each USB port.
xHCI driver is supported natively in Windows 10, therefore you do not need to install xHCI
driver in prior to utilize USB functions.

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2.2.9 Gigabit Ethernet Port

The system offers 2 GbE ports on its I/O panel. The GbE ports are marked in blue/ red and
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are implemented with Intel I219-LM/ Intel I210-IT controllers, respectively. Each port has one
dedicated PCI Express link for maximum performance. When an Ethernet connection is
established, the LED indicators on the RJ45 connector represents the following connection
statuses:
Active/Link LED
LED Color Status Description
Off Ethernet port is disconnected
Green On Ethernet port is connected and no data transmission
Flashing Ethernet port is connected and data is transmitting/receiving
Speed LED
LED Color Status Description
Off 10 Mbps
Green or
Green 100 Mbps
Orange
Orange 1000 Mbps
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The port implemented using Intel I219-LM (in blue) supports Wake-on-LAN function. Drivers
may be required to utilize the GbE port in Windows environment.

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2.2.10 USB3.1 Gen 1 Port

The system’s USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports (5Gbps) are implemented via native xHCI (eXtensible Host
Controller Interface) controller and are backward compatible with USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB
1.0 devices. Legacy USB is also supported so you can use USB keyboard/mouse in DOS
environment. There are also screw-lock openings (indicated in red) for each USB port.
xHCI driver is supported natively in Windows 10, therefore you do not need to install xHCI
driver in prior to utilize USB functions.

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2.2.11 COM Port

The two COM ports are implemented using industrial-grade ITE8786

Super IO chip (-40 to 85°C) and provide up to 115200 bps baud rate.
COM1 and COM2 (in red) are software-configurable
RS-232/422/485 ports. COM3 and COM4 (in blue) are standard
9-wire RS-232 ports. The operation mode of COM1 and COM2 can
be set in BIOS setup utility. The following table describes the pin
definition of COM ports.

COM Port Pin Definition

COM1 & COM2
Pin# RS-232 Mode RS-422 Mode RS-485 Mode
1 DCD
2 RX 422 TXD+ 485 TXD+/RXD+
3 TX 422 RXD+
4 DTR 422 RXD-
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS 422 TXD- 485 TXD-/RXD-
9 RI

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2.3 Ignition/ Dual 4-Pin Terminal Block

The system accepts a wide range of DC power input from 8 to 35V via dual 4-pin pluggable
terminal block, which is fit for field usage where DC power is provided. The screw clamping
mechanism on the terminal block offers connection reliability when wiring DC power. In
addition to DC power input, this terminal block can also accept ignition signal input (IGN) for
in-vehicle applications.

WARNING

Please make sure the voltage of DC power is correct before you connect it to the system.
Supplying a voltage over 35V will damage the system.

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2.4 Ignition Control Switch

The ignition power control switch features multiple modes for pre and post ignition settings.
Please refer to the section Ignition Power Control for details. Please use a flathead
screwdriver to adjust the position of the ignition power control switch.

For details, please refer to the section Ignition Power Control for details

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2.5 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.

2.5.1 SODIMM DRAM Slot

The system motherboard supports four 260-pin SODIMM socket for installing DDR4 memory
module up to 128GB. Each slot supports single module DDR4 2133MHz SODIMM up to 32GB
capacity.

NOTE

When changes are made to DRAM module(s), such as additionally install or remove and
reinstall (into the same/ different slot, it will result in an approximately 30~60 seconds delay
when booting up for the first time after such change(s).

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2.5.2 Dual Mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe Socket & Pin Definition

The system provides a dual mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe socket (indicated in blue) that is in
compliance with mini-PCIe specification rev. 1.2. You can install either an mSATA SSD or
mini-PCIe module into this socket and the system will automatically detect and configure it to
run PCIe or SATA signals. This mini-PCIe socket is designed with SIM card (slot indicated in
red) support. With a SIM card installed, your system can access the internet via your network
provider’s 3G/ 4G network.

For wireless (WIFI/ 3G/ 4G)

communication, multiple SMA
antenna apertures (indicated in blue)
can be located on the front and rear
panel.

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Dual mode mSATA/ mini-PCIe socket definition

Pin Signal (mPCIe) Signal (mSATA) Pin # Signal (mPCIe) Signal (mSATA)

1 WAKE# - 2 +3.3Vaux 3.3V

3 - - 4 GND GND
5 - - 6 +1.5V +1.5V
7 CLKREQ# - 8 UIM_PWR -
9 GND GND 10 UIM_DATA -
11 REFCLK- - 12 UIM_CLK -
13 REFCLK+ - 14 UIM_RESET -
15 GND GND 16 UIM_VPP -
Mechanical Key

17 Reserved* - 18 GND GND

19 Reserved* - 20 W_DISABLE# -
21 GND GND 22 PERST# -
23 PERn0 SATA_Rxp 24 3.3V 3.3V
25 PERp0 SATA_Rxn 26 GND GND
27 GND GND 28 +1.5V +1.5V
29 GND GND 30 SMB_CLK SMB_CLK
31 PETn0 SATA_Txn 32 SMB_DATA SMB_DATA
33 PETp0 SATA_Txp 34 GND GND
35 GND GND 36 USB_D- -
37 GND GND 38 USB_D+ -
39 3.3V 3.3V 40 GND GND
41 3.3V 3.3V 42 - -
43 GND - 44 - -
45 Reserved - 46 - -
47 Reserved - 48 +1.5V +1.5V
49 Reserved - 50 GND GND
51 Reserved - 52 3.3V 3.3V

WARNING

Some off-the-shelf mini-PCIe 4G modules are not compliant to standard mini-PCIe interface.
They use 1.8V I/O signals instead of standard 3.3V I/O and may have signal conflict. Please
consult with Neousys for compatibility when in doubt!

Installing an incompatible 4G module may damage the system or the module itself may be
damaged.

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2.5.3 M.2 2242 (B Key), Dual-SIM Card Slot & Pin Definition

NOTE

The dual SIM card functionality is only available when Sierra Wireless EM7455/ 7430 solution is

installed. For other 4G add-on solutions, SIM card slot 1 is the default functioning slot.

The system has anM.2 2242 slot (indicated in blue) that works with dual SIM slots (4G + 3G)
indicated in red. By installing a 3G or 4G M.2 module and SIM card, you can access the
internet via the provider’s network.
For wireless 3G/ 4G, multiple SMA
antenna apertures (indicated in blue)
can be located on the front and rear
panel.

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M.2 (B Key) Slot Pin Definition

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 - 2 +3V3
3 GND 4 +3V3
5 GND 6 FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF_N
7 USB_D+ 8 W_DISABLE_N
9 USB_D- 10 -
11 GND
Mechanical Key
21 - 20 -
23 - 22 -
25 - 24 -
27 GND 26 -
29 USB3.0-RX- 28 -
31 USB3.0-RX+ 30 UIM1-RESET
33 GND 32 UIM1-CLK
35 USB3.0-TX- 34 UIM1-DATA
37 USB3.0-TX+ 36 UIM1-PWR
39 GND 38 -
41 PERn0 / SATA-B+ 40 UIM2-DET
43 PERp0 / SATA-B- 42 UIM2-DATA
45 GND 44 UIM2-CLK
47 PETn0 / SATA-A- 46 UIM2-RST
49 PETp0 / SATA-A+ 48 UIM2-PWR
51 GND 50 PERST_N
53 REFCLKN 52 -
55 REFCLKP 54 -
57 GND 56 -
59 - 58 -
61 - 60 -
63 - 62 -
65 - 64 -
67 RESET_N 66 UIM1_DETECT
69 CONFIG_1 68 -
71 GND 70 +3V3
73 GND 72 +3V3
75 - 74 +3V3

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2.5.4 SATA Ports

The system provides two SATA ports which support Gen3, 6 Gb/s SATA signals. Each SATA
port (indicated in blue) features a 7-pin SATA connector and a 4-pin power connector.

The power connector (indicated in red) each accommodates a 2.5” HDD/ SSD in internal HDD
bracket. Standard 22-pin SATA connectors are provided with the system. You may refer to the
SATA Configuration section for SATA settings.

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2.5.5 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control and Pin Definition

Pin# Definition Description

1 WDT_LED-
[Output] Watchdog timer indicator, flashing when Watchdog
2 WDT_LED+
timer is active
3 Standby Power- [Output] Standby power indicator, on if DC power is applied
4 Standby Power+ and system is in S5 (standby) mode.
5 HDD- [Output] Hard drive indicator, flashing when SATA hard
6 HDD+ drive is active.
7 Power- [Output] System power indicator, on if system is turned on,
8 Power+ off if system is turned off.
9 Ctrl- [Input] Remote on/off control, connects to an external
10 Ctrl+ switch to turn on/off the system (polarity is negligible).
11 IGN_LED- [Output] Ignition control indicator, on if ignition control is on,
12 IGN_LED+ off if ignition control is off.

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2.5.6 Internal USB Port on Extension Board

The system’s daughter board has an internal USB2.0 port on the PCBA. You can utilize this
USB port to connect a USB protection dongle inside the chassis of the system.

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2.5.7 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for NVMe SSD or OptaneTM Memory

The system has anx4 PCIe M.2 2280 slot (also in compliance with SATA signal) for you to
® TM
install an NVMe SSD for the ultimate performance or an Intel Optane memory to accelerate
the read/ write performances of traditional hard disk drive. An NVMe SSD offers exceptional
® TM
performance over 2.5” SSDs while Intel Optane memory can dramatically boost your
traditional hard disk drives' read/ write performances.

NOTE

The M.2 slot will automatically detect and configure the slot to run PCIe or SATA signal
depending on the installed device.

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M.2 (M Key) Slot Pin Definition

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GND 2 +3V3
3 GND 4 +3V3
5 PERN3 6 -
7 PERP3 8 -
9 GND 10 DAS/DSS_N
11 PETN3 12 +3V3
13 PETP3 14 +3V3
15 GND 16 +3V3
17 PERN2 18 +3V3
19 PERP2 20 -
21 GND 22 -
23 PETN2 24 -
25 PETP2 26 -
27 GND 28 -
29 PERN1 30 -
31 PERP1 32 -
33 GND 34 -
35 PETN1 36 -
37 PETP1 38 -
39 GND 40 -
41 PERn0 / SATA-B+ 42 -
43 PERp0 / SATA-B- 44 -
45 GND 46 -
47 PETn0 / SATA-A- 48 -
49 PETp0 / SATA-A+ 50 PERST_N
51 GND 52 -
53 REFCLKN 54 -
55 REFCLKP 56 -
57 GND 58 -
Mechanical Key
67 - 68 SUSCLK
69 PEDET 70 +3V3
71 GND 72 +3V3
73 GND 74 +3V3
75 GND

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3 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.

 Please observe all ESD procedures at all times to avoid damaging the equipment.

 Before disassembling your system, please make sure the system has powered off, all
cables and antennae (power, video, data, etc.) are disconnected.

 Place the system on a flat and sturdy surface (remove from mounts or out of server
cabinets) before proceeding with the installation/ replacement procedure.

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3.1 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.
1. One the I/O panel, remove two screws indicated.

2. Remove six screws indicated on the side panel.

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3. Remove two screws indicated on the top.

4. On the rear exhaust fan panel, remove two screws indicated in blue, and remove four
screws indicated in red holding the exhaust fan in place.

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5. Gently lift the L-shape cover panel to separate it from the enclosure.

6. With the L-shape panel removed, remove the screws indicated to gain access to internal
IO connectors.

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7. If you did not purchase CPU/ RAM/ graphics card(s) with the system, please skip steps
8/ 9/ 10 and go to step 11.
8. If you would like to gain access to the installed CPU, the daughter board and exhaust fan
need to be removed to gain access to the main motherboard and heatsink. Please
continue with the steps below.
9. Gently wiggle off the exhaust fan as the rubber stands may become stuck to the vent
and disconnect the fan’s 4-pin plug.

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10. Looking from the top, remove screws indicated and disengage the daughter-board from
the motherboard.

Remove screws securing t he daughter-board

Disengage the daughter-board from the motherboard

WARNING

Please disengage the daughter-board gradually as there are capacitors situated

underneath the PCIe slots that may come in contact with enclosure structures when
removed with excessive force.

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11. Remove screws indicated to separate the heatsink and motherboard from the enclosure.

12. Remove the screws indicated to separate the motherboard from the heatsink.

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13. If your system has these six screws secured, please remove them as well before
separating the motherboard from the heatsink.

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3.2 Installing Internal Components

3.2.1 CPU Installation Procedure

1. To install the CPU, you will need to separate the heatsink and the motherboard, please
refer to Disassembling the System.

2. If you are installing the CPU for the first time, 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 NOT touch the pins in the LGA socket!

3. Remove the CPU from its container/ tray. Match the two notches on the side to the
protrusions in the socket, gently lower the CPU into the socket.

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4. Locate the CPU retention bracket from the accessory box. Place the retention bracket on
the CPU and hold it in place.

5. Turn the motherboard around and secure the bracket by tightening two M3 P-head
screws.

6. Remove all thermal pads’ protective films on the heatsink.

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7. With the four motherboard standoffs aligned, gently lower the motherboard onto the
heatsink and secure the four screws. If you need to install other components, please
refer to respective sections.

8. Once the motherboard has been installed, you’re ready to secure the screws that help
the heatsink apply pressure to the CPU/ chipset die. You’ll want to apply even pressure
to the corners by gradually tightening each screw. Please refer to the recommended
order when tightening the screws.

9. To install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.2 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation

There are four SO-DIMM memory slots (indicated in blue) on the motherboard that supports a
total maximum of 128GB ECC/ non-ECC DDR4-2666. Please follow the procedures below to
replace or install the memory modules.
1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
2. Locate the SODIMM memory module slots on the motherboard.

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.

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4. Push the memory module down until it is clipped-in.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other module.

6. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.

7. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.3 mPCIe Module, Mini-SIM (2FF) Card and Antennae Installation

The system has two mPCIe slots (indicated in blue) coupled with Mini-SIM socket (indicated
in red) for installing 3G/ 4G module. For installation, please refer to the following instructions.
1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
2. Locate the mPCIe and Mini-SIM card slots on the motherboard.

3. Before installing the mPCIe module, you need to insert the Mini-SIM card. Slide the
Mini-SIM slot holder and lift the holder. Insert the Mini-SIM card (pins facing up), shut the
Mini-SIM holder and slide it to lock the SIM card in-place.

Slide and lift SIM card holder Insert Mini-SIM card with pins
facing up
4. Secure the Mini-SIM card by sliding the holder.

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5. Insert the mPCIe module on a 45 degree angle into the mPCIe slot and secure the
module.

Insert on 45 degree angle Secure the module

6. Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the I/O panel.
Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection.

Clip on IPEZ-to-SMA cable Secure antenna body to rear panel

7. Secure the external antenna to complete the installation.

8. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.

9. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.4 M.2 2242 (B Key) Module and Micro-SIM (3FF) Card Installation
The system has an M.2 slot (indicated in blue) for installing 3G/ 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.
1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
2. Locate the M.2 2242 (B Key) and SIM card slots on the motherboard.

3. 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.

Slide and lift SIM card holder Insert Mini-SIM card with pins
facing up
4. Secure the SIM card by sliding the holder.

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5. Insert the module on a 45 degree angle, gently press down and secure the module with
an M2.5 P-head screw

Insert on 45 degree angle Secure the module

6. Clip on the IPEZ-to-SMA cable to the module and secure the antenna to the front or rear
panel. Please refer to the module’s manual for clip-on connection.

Clip on IPEZ-to-SMA cable Secure antenna body to rear panel

7. Secure the external antenna to complete the installation.

8. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.

9. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.5 M.2 (M Key) 2280 NVMe SSD or Intel® OptaneTM Memory Installation
The system has a x4 PCIe M.2 (M key) 2280 slot for you to install an NVMe SSD for the
TM
ultimate performance or an Intel® Optane memory to accelerate the read/ write
performances of traditional hard disk drive. An NVMe SSD offers exceptional performance
TM
over 2.5” SSDs while Intel® Optane memory can dramatically boost your traditional hard
disk drives' read/ write performances. For installation, please refer to the following
instructions.
1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”, you may not need to completely
dismantle the system to gain access to the M.2 slot.
2. Locate the M.2 2280 slot on the motherboard

3. Insert the module on a 45 degree angle.

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4. Gently press down and secure the module with an M2.5 P-head screw.

5. Reinstall the system enclosure and panel when done.

6. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

® TM
7. Please refer to the section Intel Optane Memory BIOS Setup and Driver Installation
for traditional hard drive acceleration.

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3.2.6 Graphics Card Installation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of damage, DO NOT remove the graphics card from the antistatic bag
before it is ready to be installed into the Cassette module!

NOTE

For installation compatibility, please consult with Neousys before purchasing a graphics
card.
Nuvo-8208GC can support up to two 250W NVIDIA graphics cards. The placement of the rear
exhaust fan creates a sealed wind tunnel to bring in cold air to the graphics cards and expels
hot air to offer extreme system stability and reliability. To install a PCIe graphics card, please
refer to the following procedure:
1. Please refer to the section “Disassembling the System”.
2. Locate the PCIe x16 slots on the daughter board, indicated in red and blue. It is
recommended to install your initial graphics card into the red PCIe slot as this makes the
second graphics card installation procedure more convenient. For instruction and
demonstration purposes, the following procedure will install into the blue PCIe slot.

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3. Remove the corresponding enclosure bezel(s) to the PCIe slot you wish to install to.

4. Remove the graphics card from the antistatic bag and gently lower it into the PCIe slot
while ensuring the gold-fingers meet, graphics card panel is properly inserted and
secured with screws.

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5. Connect power cables from the daughter board to the graphics card.

6/ 8-pin power connector on daughter board 6 or 8/ 8-pin power connector on graphics card

NOTE

Please make sure you use short power cables for the graphics card installed closest to
the motherboard and long power cables for the graphics card installed furthest from the
motherboard.

A variety of 6-pin to 8-pin / 8-pin to 8-pin power cables are provided, please refer to the
packing list for details.

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6. Please refer to the GPU bracket provided, please note that the screws indicated in blue
allow the side-way adjustment of the graphics card; the screws indicated in red allow the
positioning of the bracket along the graphics card; and the screws indicated in green
gently pushes down and secures the graphics card in place.

7. Gently lower the graphics card bracket onto the enclosure and graphics card. Make sure
the position of the bracket DOES NOT OBSTRUCT graphics card’s fan.

Make sure bracket DOES NOT

Lower and secure graphics card bracket
OBSTRUCT graphics card’s fan

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8. Due to graphics card thickness, you need to adjust the bracket to firmly secure the
graphics card. Use the hexa screw provided to adjust the bracket until it firmly clamps
down the graphics card.

9. Repeat steps 3~7 if you need to install another graphics card.

10. Reinstall the enclosure and panel when done.

11. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.7 HDD/ SSD Installation

NOTE

The system’s hot swappable slots support up to 9mm 2.5inch SSD/ HDD specifications.

The system has two SATA ports (indicated in blue) and two 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. Please refer to the following
instructions on how to install 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD.
1. The two hot-swappable slots are situated at the bottom, on the side of the enclosure.

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2. You may insert and install the HDD/ SSD without disassembling the enclosure. Simply lift
to spring open the lever to gain access to the hot-swap slot.

3. Insert the HDD/ SSD (with labels facing up) and the SATA connector end towards the
slot, insert it 3/4 of way in and use the lever to fully push the HDD/ SSD into the slot. You
should hear a click sound to ensure the HDD/ SSD is properly inserted and engaged.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other HDD/ SSD.

5. If you need to install other components, please refer to respective sections.

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3.2.8 Ethernet Port Panel Screw Holes

The system's RJ45 Ethernet ports have panel screw holes (indicated in blue circles) for a
firm cable connection.

1. To install and make use to the panel screw hole connection, you must acquire cables
with screws shown in the illustration below.

2. Simply insert the RJ45 connector into the RJ45 port and secure the top and bottom
screws using your fingers or a screw driver.

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3.3 Installing the System Enclosure

1. To reinstall the system enclosure, place the L-shape panel onto the enclosure while
making sure the notch inside the panel is inserted into the slide-and-lock hinges.

Place L-shape side panel onto the enclosure

Slide-and-lock into the indicate hinges

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2. Secure the two screws indicated on the I/O panel.

3. Secure the six screws indicated on the side panel.

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4. Secure the two screws indicated on the top of the enclosure.

5. Secure the two screws indicated to complete the enclosure installation process.

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3.4 Mounting and Anti-vibration Damping Bracket Installation

NOTE

You will need to remove the four (4) rubber stands at the bottom of the enclosure if they have
been attached.

The mounting and damping bracket offers superior operating vibration resistance up to 1Grm
with HDD or up to 5Grm with SSD. Please refer to the Nuvo-8208GC exploded illustration
below on installing damping and mounting brackets. The brackets, damping brackets and
screws can all be found in the accessory box.

1. Take out anti-vibration damping bracket, eight M4 screws (red), eight sleeves (blue) and
ten anti-vibration grommets (green) from the accessory box. Insert the M4 screws into
the sleeves and through the anti-vibration grommets to secure the system to the bracket;
and the bracket on top of a flat horizontal surface.

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2. Place the system on top of a flat horizontal surface and secure it with screws.

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3.5 Powering On the System

There are three methods to power on the system

 Pressing the power button

 Sending a LAN packet via Ethernet (Wake-on-LAN)

 Powering on via ignition control (please refer to Ignition Control section)

3.5.1 Powering On Using the Power Button

This is the simplest way to turn on your system. The power button is a non-latched switch and
behaves as the ATX-mode on/off control. With DC power connected, pushing the power
button will turn on the system and the PWR LED indicator will light up. Pushing the button
when system is on will turn off the system. If your operating system supports ATX power mode
(i.e. Microsoft Windows or Linux), pushing the power button while the system is in operation
will result in a pre-defined system behavior, such as shutdown or hibernation.

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3.5.2 Powering On Using Wake-on-LAN

Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a mechanism to wake up a computer system from a S5 (system off

with standby power) state via issuing a magic packet. The system’s Wake-on-LAN compatible
GbE port is shown below.

NOTE

Please make sure the Intel chipset and Ethernet driver has been properly installed
prior to setting up WOL function.

To enable WOL function, please set up WOL settings in the BIOS and in the operating system
by follow the steps described below.
1. When the system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to the [Power]>[Wake On LAN] and set it to [Enabled].
3. Press F10 to “Save changes and exit BIOS” and allow the system boot into the
operating system.
4. Once booted into the Windows system, press “Windows key + E”, right-click on

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“Network>Properties>Change
adapter settings”. Locate and
double-click on the adapter Intel®
I219 Gigabit Network Connection,
click on Configure...

5. Click on the Power Management tab

and check the following options. Click
on OK when done.

Magic Packet
The magic packet is a broadcast frame containing anywhere within its payload 6 bytes of
all 255 (FF FF FF FF FF FF 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
DESTINATION SOURCE MISC
FF FF FF FF FF FF
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C 78 D0 04 0A 0B 0C
MISC CRC

There are some free tools available on Internet that can be used to send a magic packet.
Please refer to the following link to understand more about Magic Packet.

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3.6 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. In this section, we’ll illustrate the principle of
ignition power control and operation modes.

3.6.1 Principles of Ignition Power Control

The basic concept of ignition power control module is to control the timing correlation between
ignition signal and system power status. A typical timing correlation is described in following
diagram.

1. When DC power is supplied to the system, MCU starts to periodically detect ignition signal.
Note that only MCU is working at this moment and the overall power consumption is less
than 2 mW.
2. Ignition signal is active (both 12VDC and 24VDC ignition signals are accepted).
3. MCU starts to count a pre-defined power-on delay.
4. Once power-on delay expired, MCU turns on necessary standby power for the system
(3.3VSB & 5VSB).
5. A PWRBTN# pulse is then issued to turn on the system (equivalent to one pressing the
power button on the front panel).
6. The system is booting and becomes operational.
7. After a period of time, the ignition signal becomes inactive.
8. MCU starts to count a pre-defined power-off delay.
9. Once power-off delay expired, another PWRBTN# pulse is issued to perform a soft-off for
the system (ex. a normal shutdown process for Windows system).
10.The system is completely shut down.
11.As MCU detects system is off, it turns off the standby power for the system, and operates
in low power mode again (< 2mW power consumption).

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3.6.2 Additional Features of Ignition Power Control

In addition to the typical timing correlation, the ignition power control module offers additional
features to provide additional reliability for in-vehicle applications.
1. Low battery detection

The ignition power control module continuously monitors the voltage of DC input when the
system is operational. If input voltage is less than 9V (for 12VDC input) or less than 18V
(for 24VDC input) over a 60-second duration, it will shut down the system automatically.
2. Guarded power-on/ power-off delay duration

If ignition signal goes inactive during the power-on delay duration, the ignition power
control module will cancel the power-on delay process and go back to idle status. Likewise
if ignition signal goes active during the power-off delay duration, the ignition power control
module will cancel the power-off delay process and keep the system running.
3. System hard-off

In some cases, system may fail to shutdown via a soft-off operation due to system/
application halts. The ignition power control module offers a mechanism called “hard-off” to
handle this unexpected condition. By detecting the system status, it can determine whether
the system is shutting down normally. If not, the ignition power control module will force
cut-off the system power 10 minutes after the power-off delay duration.
4. Smart off-delay

The ignition power control module offers two modes (mode 13 & mode 14) which have very
long power-off delay duration for applications require additional off-line time to process
after the vehicle has stopped. In these two modes, the ignition power control module will
automatically detect the system status during the power-off delay duration. If the system
has shutdown (by the application software) prior to power-off delay expiring, it will cut off
the system power immediately to prevent further battery consumption.

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3.6.3 Wiring Ignition Signal

To have ignition power control for in-vehicle usage, you need to supply IGN signal to the
system. The IGN input is located on the 4-pin pluggable terminal block (shared with DC power
input). Below is the typical wiring configuration for in-vehicle applications.
1. Connect car Battery+ line (12V for sedan, 24V for bus/truck) to V+.
2. Connect car Batter-/ GND line to GND.
3. Connect ACC line to IGN.

WARNING

Please make sure your DC power source and IGN signal share the same ground.

IGN input accepts 8~48VDC. Supply a voltage higher than 48VDC may damage the system.

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3.6.4 Configure your Windows system

When applying ignition power control to your system, please make sure you’ve configured
your Windows system to initiate a shutdown process when pressing the power button. By
default, Windows 7/ 8/ 10 goes to sleep (S3) mode when power button is pressed. As sleep
(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). Please configure “When I press the power button” to “Shut down” in
your Windows system settings.

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3.6.5 Operation Modes of Ignition Power Control

You can use the rotary switch to configure the operation mode. The system offers 16 (0~15)
operation modes with different power-on/power-off delay configurations.

When rotary switch is set to mode 15 (0xF), the ignition power control is set to executed
according to parameters configured in BIOS setup menu, which allows richer combination of
power-on/ power-off delay and more detailed control parameters.

 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
0 N/A N/A N/A
 Mode 1

Mode 1 is AT mode without power-on and power-off delay. The system automatically
turns on when DC power is applied. A retry mechanism is designed to repeat the
power-on cycle if the system fails to boot up.
Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout
1 N/A N/A N/A
 Mode 2
Mode 2 is designed to have a very minor power on/ off delay of 160ms for applications
that requires the system to start up almost at the same as the rest of the equipment it is
working in collaboration with.
Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout
2 160ms 160ms 10 minutes

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 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
3 10 seconds 10 seconds 10 minutes
4 10 seconds 1 minute 10 minutes
5 10 seconds 5 minutes 10 minutes
6 30 seconds 1 minute 10 minutes
7 30 seconds 5 minutes 10 minutes
8 30 seconds 10 minutes 10 minutes
9 3 minutes 1 minute 10 minutes
10 (A) 3 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
11 (B) 3 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes
12 (C) 10 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes
 Mode 13 (D) / Mode 14 (E)

Mode 13 and Mode 14 are ignition power control modes with very long power-off delay.
Both modes support the feature of “smart off-delay”, which automatically detect system
status during power-off delay duration and cut off system power if system is off in prior to
power-off delay expired.
Mode Power-on Delay Power-off Delay Hard-off Timeout
13 (D) 30 seconds 2 hours 10 minutes
14 (E) 3 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes
15 (F) Reserved

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4 System Configuration

4.1 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. If you are unsure of the function you are changing,
it is recommended to change one setting at a time to see its effect(s).

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.

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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. For long-distance RS-422/ 485 transmission, you may set the “Slew
Rate” option as “High” to improve signal quality. For RS-422/485 communication, the “RS-422/
485 Termination” option determines whether to enable/disable internal termination of RS-422/
485 transceiver according to your wiring configuration (e.g. with or without external
termination).

To set COM port operating mode:

1. Press F2when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to [Advanced]  [Peripheral Configuration].
3. Set the [Set COM1 Mode as] option to the desired mode.
4. Once set, press F10 to save setting and exit.

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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).

To set COM port high speed mode:

1. Press F2 when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to [Advanced] > [Peripheral Configuration].
3. Enable or set the [Set COM1 Mode as] option to the desired mode.
4. Highlight [HS Mode] and press ENTER to bring up options, highlight [Enable] and press
ENTER.
5. Once set, press F10 to save setting and exit.

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4.1.3 Primary Display

This setting offers display output selection. Users can choose between Auto (auto detection),
IGFX (integrated graphics card on CPU where applicable) or PEG (PCIe graphics card).

To set the primary display:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [System Agent (SA) Configuration] > [Graphics Configuration] >
[Primary Display] and press ENTER.

3. Use the arrow key to select your primary display settings: Auto/ IGFX/ PEG and press
Enter to make your selection.

4. When done, press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”

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4.1.4 SATA Configuration

The SATA controller of your system supports two (2) operating modes: AHCI and Intel RST
Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode. The AHCI mode, which exposes
SATA's advanced capabilities such as hot swapping and native command queuing, is
supported in several later version of operating systems. The Intel RST Premium With Intel
Optane System Acceleration mode allows the user to greatly accelerate SATA hard drive
read/ write speeds by installing an Optane memory into the M.2 slot. Please refer to the
section “Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration” for details.

Recommended SATA controller mode settings:

 If you’re using Windows Vista, Windows 10, or Linux with kernel 4.15.18 or later, you can
select AHCI mode for better performance.

 If you are looking for faster hard drive read/ write performance, please install an SSD
® TM
(M.2, mPCIe, SATA) or install an Intel Optane memory for hard drive acceleration.

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To set SATA controller mode:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA Configuration].

3. Highlight the SATA, mSATA or M.2 port you wish to set and press ENTER to bring up
setting options. Scroll to and highlight the setting you wish to set and press ENTER.

4. Repeat step 3 to set other SATA ports.

5. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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4.1.5 Fan Control Configuration

The fan control configuration allows users to set the fan operation mode to auto or fixed
speeds operation. The auto mode configuration also offers minimum temperature setting to
trigger the fan and the maximum temperature setting before the fan operates at 100% rotation
speed.

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To set Fan Control Configuration to Auto mode:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [Fan Control Configuration] and press ENTER.

3. To set auto fan control, highlight [Fan Control Mode] and press ENTER, highlight [Auto]

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4. Use the up/ down arrow keys to highlight Fan Start Trip Point or Fan Max. Trip Point and press
ENTER, a window appears and you may enter the temperature in degree Celsius.

 Fan Start Trip Point: The minimum temperature which the fan being to operate

 Fan Max. Trip Point: The maximum temperature where the fan begins to operate at 100%
rotation speed

5. When done, press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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To set Fan Control Configuration to Fixed Speed mode:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [Fan Control Configuration] and press ENTER.

3. To set auto fan control, highlight [Fan Control Mode] and press ENTER, highlight [Fixed Speed].

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4. Highlight [Fan Speed] and press ENTER.

5. A window appears and you may use the up/ down arrow keys to select between 20~100% as your
fixed fan rotation speed.

6. When done, press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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4.1.6 TPM Availability

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based cryptoprocessor to secure hardware by

integrating cryptographic keys into devices. The system is designed with on-board TPM 2.0
module. As TPM 2.0 requires 64-bit Windows 7/8/10 with UEFI boot mode, it is disable in
BIOS by default. For customers who want to utilize TPM feature, you will need to enable TPM
in BIOS as well as install Windows with UEFI mode.

To enable TMP availability:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Security] > [TPM Availability], press ENTER to bring up Options, Available/

Hidden.

3. Highlight your selection, press ENTER and press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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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.

By Every Day The system turns on each day when

operating in state S5. Specify the time of day.

By Day of Month The system turns on each month when

operating in state S5. Specify the day and
time.

Highlight your selection, press ENTER and press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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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.

To set “Power On after Power Failure” option:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Power] > [Power On after Power Failure].

3. Scroll down to highlight [Power On after Power Failure], press ENTER to bring up setting
options, S0 – Power On or S5 – Power Off, and press ENTER to select the setting.

4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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4.1.9 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration)

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The system supports various 9 / 8 -Gen Core i and Xeon 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.
This feature gives you the flexibility of CPU selection and great balance between computing
power and operating temperature range. Depending on the CPU installed, SKU Power Config
settings may include Max/ 65W/ 45W/ 35W/ 25W/ 15W options.

To configure the CPU SKU power limit:

1. When the system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to [Power] → [Power & Performance].
3. Select a proper value of SKU power limit for [SKU Power Config] option.
4. Press F10 to "Exit Saving Changes".

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4.1.10 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 Wake-on-LAN” to set up the system.

To enable/ disable “Wake on LAN” option:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Power]> [Wake on LAN].

3. Press ENTER to bring up setting options, scroll to the setting you desire and press ENTER
to set.

4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes.

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4.1.11 Boot Menu

The Boot menu in BIOS allows you to specify the system’s boot characteristics by setting
bootable device components (boot media) and method. Or, you may press F12 upon system
start up and select a device you wish boot from.

Value Option Description

Boot Type Dual Boot Type Both legacy and EFI boot media listed are approved as boot

media

Legacy Boot Type Only legacy boot media listed are approved as boot media

UEFI Boot Type Only legacy boot media listed are approved as boot media

Quick Boot Enabled The system starts up faster because BIOS skips various

hardware function tests

Disabled The system starts up slower because BIOS goes through

various hardware functions tests

Quiet Boot Enabled When enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo

during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST

messages

Disabled When disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST

messages

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Network Enabled The system is available for network access using UEFI

Stack Disabled The system is not available for network access using UEFI

PXE Boot Disabled Only UEFI Network Stack is supported: Preboot eXecution

capability Environment (PXE) is not supported

Enabled By enabling the PXE boot, one can choose to boot via I219

Only/ I210 Only or All NICs

Add Boot First Newly detected boot media are placed at the top of the boot

Options order

Last Newly detected boot media are placed at the bottom of the

boot order

ACPI 1.0B/ 3.0/ 4.0/ 5.0/ Advanced Configuration and Power Interface allows the

Selection 6.0 operating system to control system power management

USB Boot Enabled Allow boot from bootable USB devices

Disabled Does not allow boot from bootable USB devices

EFI Device Enabled Set to boot bootable EFI media first

First Disabled Will not boot bootable EFI media first

Timeout 1, 2, 3, etc (in Boot delay time in seconds to give the user time to activate

seconds) the hotkey to access the BIOS

Automatic Enabled Automatically checks for the next bootable device when the

Failover set default device fails

Disabled Will only boot from the designated device

WDT for Disabled, 1, 3, 5, 10 WDT ensures a successful system boot by specifying a

booting (minutes) timeout value

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4.1.12 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
10 and Linux support both Legacy and UEFI boot modes. The Legacy boot mode uses MBR
partition for disk and VBIOS for video initialization, the UEFI boot mode uses GPT partition
which supports greater than 2TB partition size and GOP driver for faster video initialization.

NOTE

If you choose Legacy mode, you will not be able to create disk partitions greater than 2TB or
use TPM 2.0 function.
To configure Boot Type:
1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.
2. Go to [Boot]>[Boot Type], press Enter to bring up options, Dual Boot (Legacy+UEFI),
Legacy Boot Type, UEFI Boot Type.
3. Highlight your selection and press Enter.
4. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes”.

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4.1.13 Position New Boot Device

The “Add Boot Options” allow you to determine whether a newly added device (eg. USB flash
disk) is to boot as the first device to boot or the last in the boot sequence.

To set the newly-installed boot device as the first or last boot device:

1. Press F2when the system boots up to enter the BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Boot] > [Add Boot Options] menu.

3. Select [First] or [Last] for your newly-added boot device and press ENTER.

4. Once set, press F10 to save setting and exit.

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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” and “Manually after Entering OS”. When “Automatically
after POST” is selected, the BIOS automatically stops the watchdog timer after POST
(Power-On Self Test) OK. When “Manually after Entering OS” is selected, the user must stop
the watchdog timer once booted into the OS. This guarantees the system can always boot into
the OS, otherwise another booting process will be initiated. For information about
programming watchdog timer, please refer to Watchdog Timer & Isolated DIO.

To set the watchdog timer for boot in BIOS:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Boot] menu.

3. Disable or select timeout value for [WDT for Booting] option.

4. Once you give a timeout value, the [WDT Stop Option] option appears. You can select
“Automatically after POST” or “Manually after Entering OS”.

5. Press F10 to “Exit Saving Changes.

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4.1.15 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.

To set boot order for devices in UEFI Boot Device:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility
2. Go to [Boot] > [UEFI Boot Device]
3. Highlight the device you wish to make boot order changes to and press F5/ F6 or +/ - to
change device boot order.

To select boot order for devices in Legacy Boot Device:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility
2. Go to [Boot] > [Legacy Boot Device], you can choose the type of device to list by
selecting “By Device or By Device Type”.
3. Highlight the device you wish to make boot order changes to and press F5/ F6 or +/ - to
change device boot order.

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4.2 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.

1. Connect Ethernet cable toI219-LM Ethernet port(indicated in blue).

2. When the system boots up, press F10 to enter the MEBx configuration menu.

3. Highlight MEBx Login and press Enter, a prompt will appear asking for password. The
default password is “admin”. For further MEBx configuration details, please refer
to Intel® MEBX User Guide.

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4.3 RAID 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.

WARNING

Please back up hard drive data before you create or modify RAID volume(s) as the process
may cause irreversible data deletion. When creating a RAID volume, it is also recommended
to use hard drives from the same batch (same brand, model, capacity, rpm rate, etc.) to avoid
performance or capacity allocation issues.

4.3.1 Legacy Mode RAID Configuration

To set up RAID configuration, you need to pre-configure the SATA mode setting in the BIOS.
Please refer to the following steps:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA And RST Configuration] > [SATA Mode Selection] >
highlight [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] and press
ENTER.

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3. Go to [Boot] > highlight [Legacy Boot Type] and press ENTER to set boot type.

4. Press F10 to "Exit Saving Changes" and reboot the system.

5. When the system reboots, press [Ctrl + I] to enter the RAID configuration utility.

6. Once you’re in the Configuration Utility, highlight [Create RAID Volume] and press
ENTER.

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7. The following screen allows you to enter the Name of the RAID volume you wish to create.
Enter a name and press ENTER to access the RAID Level setting.

8. For RAID Level, use the up and down arrow key to select between RAID0 (Stripe) or
RAID1 (Mirror) settings. Select a RAID mode and press ENTER to access Stripe Size
setting (not applicable to Mirror mode).

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9. For Stripe Size, use the up and down arrow key to select between 4KB, 8KB, 16KB, 32KB,
64KB, 128KB for your RAID volume stripe size and press ENTER to access the Capacity
setting.

*RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options.

10.You may enter the RAID volume capacity you wish to create at this step and press the
Enter key to complete your RAID settings. By default, the maximum capacity will be
applied. Once you have entered a capacity, press ENTER to confirm.

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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.

12.A data deletion warning will appear, enter “Y” to continue and “N” to stop the volume
creation process.

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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,
please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 8.

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4.3.2 UEFI Mode RAID Configuration

To enable RAID functionality in UEFI mode:

1. When system boots up, press F2 to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Go to [Advanced] > [SATA And RST Configuration] > [SATA Mode Selection] >
highlight [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration] and press
ENTER.

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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.

6. Once you’re in the Configuration Utility, highlight [Intel® Rapid Storage Technology] and
press ENTER.

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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.

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8. The Name option allows you to name your RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready to go
to the next option.

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9. The RAID Level option allows you to select RAID-0 (stripping) or RAID-1 (mirror) for your
RAID volume. Press ENTER when ready.

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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 for RAID-0 or RAID-1
configuration. Press ENTER when ready.

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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.

*RAID1(Mirror) does not offer Stripe Size options.

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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.

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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.

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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 volume,
please perform steps 5 to 13 in this section and select RAID-1 during step 9.

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5 OS Support and Driver Installation

5.1 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 (x64)

 Fedora 29**

 Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS** & Ubuntu18.04.0 LTS**

NOTE

For other Linux OS, Linux kernel should upgrade to 4.15.18.

*For Linux system, user may need to manually compile and install the driver for Intel graphics
or I210 GbE controller if the driver is not embedded in kernel. You can visit Intel website for
further information.

**For distributions, graphics driver and RAID function may not be completely implemented in
its kernel. You may encounter restrictions when using these features, such as triple
independent display and RAID. For optimum operation, it is the users’ responsibility to
manually check for new drivers and upgrades!

Neousys may remove or update operating system compatibility without prior notice. Please
contact us if your operating system of choice is not on the list.

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5.2 Driver Installation

The system comes with a “Drivers & Utilities” DVD that offers “one-click” driver installation
process or you can choose to install driver manually.

5.2.1 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.

To install drivers automatically, please refer to the following procedures.

1. Insert the “Drivers & Utilities” DVD into a USB DVD-drive connect to your system. A
setup utility launches and the following dialog appears.

2. Click on “Automatic Driver Installation” and the setup utility will automatically detect
your Windows operating system and install all necessary drivers. The installation
process takes about 6~8 minutes depending on your Windows version. Once driver
installation is done, the setup utility reboots your Windows and you may begin using your
system.

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5.2.2 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.

Windows 10 (x64)
The recommended driver installation sequence is
1. Chipset driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Chipset_10_APL\Win_ALL\SetupChipset.exe)
2. Graphics driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Graphics_SKL_APL\Win_7_8_10_APL_64\Setup.exe)
3. Audio driver (x:\Driver_Pool\Audio_ALC262\Win_ALL_64\Setup.exe)
4. LAN driver
(x:\Driver_Pool\GbE_I210_I350\Win_ALL_64\APPS\PROSETDX\Win10_x64\DxSetup.e
xe)
5. ME driver (x:\Driver_Pool\ME_10_Series\Win_ALL_AMT\SetupME.exe)

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5.3 Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control

Neousys provides a driver package which contain function APIs for Watchdog Timer control
function. You should install the driver package (WDT_DIO_Setup.exe) in prior to use these
functions. Please note that you must install WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x or later versions.

Windows 10 (x64)

Please execute the driver setup program in the following directory.

x:\Driver_Pool\WDT_DIO\Win7_8_64\WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x(x64).exe

Windows 10 (WOW64)

Please execute the driver setup program in the following directory.

x:\Driver_Pool\WDT_DIO\Win7_8_WOW64\WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x(wow64).exe

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5.4 Intel® OptaneTM Memory BIOS Setup and Driver

Installation
®
The system is compatible with Intel Rapid Storage Technology that supports the installation
® TM
of Intel Optane memory to significantly boost traditional hard disk drive read and write
TM
performances. Intel® Optane memory is Intel® RST’s latest system acceleration solution
featuring a dual-media/disk combination (ultrafast media for file and block caching + slow
media for storage capacity) that is presented to the host OS as a single SSD. The ultrafast
TM
media utilizes PCIe NVMe SSDs that are based on Intel® Optane technology with read
speed of up to 3000Mb/ sec and write speed of up to 2000Mb/ sec.

® TM
To setup Intel Optane memory, please perform the following steps:

1. Press the power button to startup your system (please restart if your system is already
up and running) and press F2 to enter BIOS.

2. Go to “Advanced > SATA And RST Configuration”.

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

5. Press F10 to save and exit, and allow the system to boot into Windows.

6. In Windows, download Intel® RST driver if you don’t already have it on hand. Right-click

on the SetupOptaneMemory.exe and left-click on “Run as administrator” to

execute the setup file.

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7. Follow the 6 step setup procedure as instructed.

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8. Check the “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” box and click on “Next >” to
continue the installation process.

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9. When done, click on “Finish” and restart the system.

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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 up a selection of
drives to be accelerated. Click on “Enable” when ready.

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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.

13. When the Intel® Optane™ memory module has been enabled, the installation window
and a notification window at the bottom right corner will prompt you to restart the system.

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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.

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Appendix A Using WDT & DIO

The watchdog timer (WDT) function to ensure reliable system operation. The WDT is a
hardware mechanism to reset the system if the watchdog timer is expired. Users can start the
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. 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. In prior to program WDT, you should execute the setup program and
install the WDT library. Please use the following WDT_DIO_Setup packages according to your
operating systems and application.

- For Windows 10 64-bit OS with 64-bit application (x64 mode), please install
WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x(x64).exe or later version.

- For Windows 10 64-bit OS with 32-bit application (WOW64 mode), please install
WDT_DIO_Setup_v2.2.9.x(wow64).exe or later version.

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WDT and DIO Library Installation

To setup WDT & DIO Library, please follow instructions below.

1. Execute WDT_DIO_Setup.2.2.9.x.exe. and the following dialog appears.

2. Click “Next >” and specify the directory of installing related files. The default directory is
C:\Neousys\WDT_DIO.

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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
Header File: \Include
Library File: \Lib
Function \Manual
Reference:
Sample Code:
\Sample\WDT_Demo (Demo for Watchdog Timer)

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WDT Functions

InitWDT

Syntax BOOL InitWDT(void);

Description: Initialize the WDT function. You should always invoke

InitWDT() before set or start watchdog timer.

Parameter None

Return Value TRUE: Successfully initialized

FALSE: Failed to initialize

Usage BOOL bRet = InitWDT()

SetWDT

Syntax BOOL SetWDT(WORD tick, BYTE unit);

Description Set timeout value and unit for watchdog timer. When InitWDT()
is invoked, a default timeout value of 255 seconds is assigned.
tick
Parameter
WORD value (1 ~ 65535) to indicate timeout ticks.
unit
BYTE value (0 or 1) to indicate unit of timeout ticks.
0 : unit is minute
1: unit is second
If value of unit is correct (0 or 1), this function returns TRUE,
Return Value
otherwise FALSE.
WORD tick=255;
Usage
BYTE unit=1; //unit is second.
BOOL bRet = SetWDT(tick, unit); //timeout value is 255
seconds

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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

Return Value If the timeout value is given in correct format (WDT started),
this function returns TRUE, otherwise FALSE

Usage BOOL bRet = StartWDT()

ResetWDT

Syntax BOOL ResetWDT(void);

Description Reset the timeout value to the value given by SetWDT().If

ResetWDT() or StopWDT is not invoked before WDT
countdowns to 0, the WDT expires and the system resets.

Parameter None

Return Value Always returns TRUE

Usage BOOL bRet = ResetWDT()

StopWDT

Syntax BOOL StopWDT(void);

Description Stops the countdown of WDT. When WDT has stopped, the
WDT LED indicator stops blinking.

Parameter None

Return Value Always returns TRUE

Usage BOOL bRet = StopWDT()

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