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NCA-1011 User Manual Rev 1.2 March 22nd, 2019...
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Lanner Electronics Inc. Lanner Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Lanner Electronics Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change.
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Online Resources The listed websites are links to the on-line product information and technical support. Resource Website Lanner www.lannerinc.com Product www.lannerinc.com/support/download-center Resources http://eRMA.lannerinc.com Acknowledgement Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
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EMC Notice 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.
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Operating Safety Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature may not be adequate to cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Be sure that the room in which you choose to operate your system has adequate air circulation.
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Consignes de sécurité Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la securite generale : Laissez la zone du chassis propre et sans poussiere pendant et apres l’installation. Ne portez pas de vetements amples ou de bijoux qui pourraient etre pris dans le chassis. Attachez votre cravate ou echarpe et remontez vos manches.
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Les decharges electrostatiques (ESD) peuvent endommager l’equipement et gener les circuits electriques. Des degats d’ESD surviennent lorsque des composants electroniques sont mal manipules et peuvent causer des pannes totales ou intermittentes. Suivez les procedures de prevention d’ESD lors du retrait et du remplacement de composants. - Portez un bracelet anti-ESD et veillez a ce qu’il soit bien au contact de la peau.
At the networking aspect, NCA-1011 comes with five RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect with other networking devices. In fact, the RJ-45 I/O set of NCA-1011 is programmed with one pair of Lanner’s Gen 3 LAN Bypass. The platform also provides a RJ-45 console port to establish a console terminal for control and management.
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Single channel up to 4GB 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 1 x RJ-45 Console port Console Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD tray (the drive is not included) 1 x mSATA mini socket Networking 5 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports Controller 1 x Intel i211 Bypass...
Ordering Information NCA-1011A NCB-1011A (motherboard) + NCC-1011A (daughter board) 5 x LAN ports with 1 pair bypass Package Contents Please unpack your package carefully and inspect all the following items 1 – NCA-1011A Network Appliance 1 – 36W Power adaptor 1 –...
Front I/Os DC Jack 1 x DC input jack Power 1 x Power on/off switch Reset 1 x reset pin Console 1 x RJ-45 console port 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 5 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports...
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With VGA and Two SMA Antennas (Optional) F1 F2 DC Jack 1 x DC input jack Power 1 x Power on/off switch Reset 1 x reset pin Console 1 x RJ-45 console port 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports 5 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports VGA (optional) 1 x VGA port enabled by cable connection SMA antenna (optional)
Chapter 3: Board Layout Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard LAN3-6 USB1 COM1 DCIN1 PS4P1 MINIPCI1 DIMM1 MSATA1 VGAA1 FAN1 COMB2 SPIROM1 Notes: the DIMM and mini-PCIe modules shown as installed in the picture are for reference ONLY and NOT included by default.
Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out Jumper Settings J11: RTC reset. Once Pin 2 & 3 are short, it will start to clear CMOS setting. Short Pin(s) Description 1-2 short Normal Clear CMOS J10: jumper setting for hardware or software reset Short Pin(s) Description Hardware reset...
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Short Pin(s) Description SATA DOM 2-3 (default) Normal J5: SRTCRST_N reset Short Pin(s) Description 1-2 (default) Normal Clear...
Connector Pin Assignments USB1: Dual USB 2.0 Type-A ports in double-stacked form factor Description Description VCC5 VCC5 USBx_N USBx_N USBx_P USBx_P J7: USB pin header in 2x10-pin 2.54mm Description Description VCC5 VCC5 USBx_N USBx_N USBx_P USBx_P COM1: RJ-45 console port for serial console Description Description Request To Send (RTS)
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Description Description MSCLK MSDAT KBDAT KBCLK PS4P1: 4-pin SATA power connector at 2.54mm for SATA storage device Description J3: 7-pin SATA signal connector for SATA storage device Description Description CON1: a 5-pin fan connector in WAFER 2.54mm 5P DIP form factor. Since the...
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system is designed in fanless form, this connector is reserved for OEM or ODM purpose. Description Fan_out Fan status +12V LAN2~6 : 5 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN Connectors Description MD0+ MD0- MD1+ MD2+ MD2- MD1- MD3+ MD3- VGA1: 12-pin header for VGA display function Description Description Ground...
Please wear ESD protected gloves before conducting the following steps. Do NOT pile any object onto the system. 1. Power off NCA-1011 completely and remove all power connections. 2. Remove the screws from the bottom and two sides, as circled in the figures below.
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3. Slide the compartment as the arrows of directions below to access the inside of the system.
Installing the System Memory The motherboard supports DDR3L 1,333MHz non-ECC SO-DIMM socket up to 4GB. Please follow the steps below to install the DIMM memory modules. 1. Power off the system and locate the DDR DIMM slot. 2. Align the DIMM module and make sure the notches of the module aligned with the socket keys in the slot.
Installing mSATA Mini and Mini-PCIe Modules The motherboard provides a mSATA mini socket and a mini-PCIe socket. Please follow the procedures below for installation. 1. Locate the mSATA mini and mini-PCIe sockets. 2. Insert modules as shown in the image below. 3.
Installing Disk Drives The system supports 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD as data storage (SSD is recommended due to heat and vibration concerns). Please follow the steps below for installation. 1. Remove the three screws of the disk tray. 2. Take the tray out. 3.
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SATA connector facing this way 4. Turn the tray with SSD upside down and apply four screws. 5. Place the SSD-installed tray back onto the system. Apply three screws back.
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6. Connect the SATA 7-pin signal cable and the SATA 4-pin power cable to their corresponding connectors on the motherboard. 7. Plug the standard 7+15 SATA connector to the SSD.
Installing SMA Antenna (optional) The system can be customized to enable SMA antenna connectivity. Please follow the steps below to install the antenna. 1. Plug the female connector of the SMA antenna cable to the MAIN and ALT connectors (antenna connector of a wireless network module), as shown in the image below. 2.
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3. Use the supplied rings to secure the male connector from the front panel. 4. Tighten the rings and install the antenna. When installing the antenna, rotate it until it is tightened.
Installing VGA Port (Optional) The system can be configured to enable VGA display. Please follow the steps below if you wish to enable a VGA port for display purpose. 1. Use the supplied VGA cable to connect the “VGAA1” pin header on the motherboard. 2.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup The system has AMI BIOS built-in, with a SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. Pressing the <Tab> or <Del> key immediately allows you to enter the Setup utility. Control Keys →←...
Main The [Main] is the first setup screen when you enter BIOS. The [Main] displays general system and BIOS information. Feature Description BIOS BIOS Version: BIOS release version Information Build Date and Time: MM/DD/YYYY To set the Date, use <Tab> to switch between Date elements. Default Range of Year: 2005-2099 System Date Default Range of Month: 1-12...
F81801 Super IO Configuration This option allows users to configure system Super I/O chip parameters. Press <Enter> to access the sub-menu.
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Serial port 1 Configuration Press <Enter> to access the sub-menu in order to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM). Feature Options Description Enabled Enable or Disable Serial Port Disabled Serial Port (COM) Device IO=3F8h; IRQ = 4 Settings Auto IO=3F8h;...
Console Redirection Settings Feature Options Description VT100: ASCII char set VT100 VT100+:Extends VT100 to support color, VT100+ function keys, etc. Terminal Type VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8:Uses UTF8 encoding ANSI Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes ANSI: Extended ASCII char set 9600 19200 Selects serial port transmission speed.
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None Flow Control can prevent data loss from Flow Control Hardware buffer overflow. RTS/CTS VT-UTF8 Combo Disabled Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support Key Support Enabled for ANSI/VT100 terminals Disabled With this mode enabled, only text will be Recorder Mode Enabled sent.
CPU Configuration This option allows users to configure CPU Configuration parameters. Press <Enter> to access the sub-menu. Feature Options Description Limit CPUID Disabled Disabled for Windows XP Maximum Enabled XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a Execute...
IDE Configuration This option allows users to configure IDE devices. Press <Enter> to access the sub-menu. Feature Options Description Disabled Serial-ATA (SATA) Enable / Disable Serial ATA Enabled SATA Speed Gen1 SATA Speed Support Gen1 or Gen2 Support Gen2 IDE Mode SATA Mode AHCI Select IDE / AHCI...
USB Configuration This option allows users to configure USB Configuration parameters. Press <Enter> to access the sub-menu. USB Module Version: displays USB module version information USB Devices: displays USB device information Feature Options Description Enables Legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if Enabled Legacy USB no USB devices are connected;...
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time-out 5 sec and Interrupt transfers 10 sec 20 sec 1 sec Device reset 5 sec USB mass storage device Start Unit time-out 10 sec command time-out 20 sec Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Device power-up Auto Host Controller.
Chipset Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Chipset] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select “North Bridge” or “South Bridge” to configure.
North Bridge Press <Enter> to access configuration items of North Bridge parameters. Memory Information Total Memory: displays total memory capacity Feature Options Description Dynamic 2 GB 2.25 GB Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. 2.5 GB 2.75 GB 3 GB...
South Bridge Press <Enter> to access sub-menu of South Bridge parameters. Feature Options Description High Precision Enabled Enable or Disable the High Precision Event Timer Disabled Timer. Power Off Select AC power state when power is Restore AC Power On re-applied after a power failure.
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USB Configuration Press <Enter> to access USB configuration settings. Feature Options Description USB 2.0(EHCI) Enabled Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. Support Disabled One EHCI controller must always be enabled...
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PCIE Express Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Enable or Disable the PCI Express Port 0 in PCI Express Port 0 Disabled the Chipset. Enabled Hot Plug Enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug. Disabled Auto Speed Gen 2 Configure PCIe Port Speed Gen 1 Extra Bus Reserved (0-3) for bridges behind Extra Bus Reserved...
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Reserved (4K/8K/12K/16K/.../48K) Reserved I/O Range for this Root Enabled Enable or Disable the PCI Express Port 1 in PCI Express Port 1 Disabled the Chipset. Enabled Hot Plug Enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug. Disabled Auto Speed Gen 2 Configure PCIe Port Speed Gen 1 Extra Bus Reserved (0-3) for bridges behind...
Network Computing Platforms Security Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Security] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Feature Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, it only limits access to Setup and is only asked for Administrator Password when entering Setup.
Network Computing Platforms Boot Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Boot] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Feature Options Description The number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt setup activation key.
Network Computing Platforms Save & Exit Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Save & Exit] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Save Changes and Reset When Users have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes and exit from BIOS Setup in order for the new system configuration parameters to take effect.
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Network Computing Platforms configuration. The following window will appear after the “Discard Changes and Exit” option is selected. Select “Yes” to Discard changes and Exit Setup. ■ Restore Defaults Restore default values for all setup options. Select “Yes” to load Optimized defaults.
Network Computing Platforms Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer A watchdog timer is a piece of hardware that can be used to automatically detect system anomalies and reset the processor in case there are any problems. Generally speaking, a watchdog timer is based on a counter that counts down from an initial value to zero. The software selects the counter’s initial value and periodically restarts it.
Network Computing Platforms Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection Console redirection lets you monitor and configure a system from a remote terminal computer by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port. These following steps illustrate how to use this feature. The BIOS of the system allows the redirection of console I/O to a serial port.
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2. Independent bypass status control for each pair up to a total of 4 pairs 3. Lanner Bypass Modules can bypass systems Ethernet ports on a host system during three instances: Just-on (Just-on is the brief moment when the internal power supply turns on and booting process starts), System off, or upon software request (during run-time).
Network Computing Platforms Fro a description of the physical LAN ports equipped with this function, refer to Front Panel Features in Chapter1 Introduction. Appendix D: Programming the LCM The LCD panel module (LCM) is designed to provide real-time operating status and...
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• Parallel Text-based LCM: The LCM connects to the motherboard’s parallel port. The LCD screen can display 2 lines, 16 (or 20) characters per line. • USB and Serial Text or Graphic-based LCM: Our next generation LCM. Lanner engineers design a common source code to be deployed on these two differently interfaced LCM modules.
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Display Off turning off the LCM display Cursor Off/On NOT showing/showing the cursor on the LCM display Blinking off/On turning off/on the cursor blinking Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” displaying the specific sentences Reading “Lanner@Taiwan” reading the specific sentence CGram Test displaying the user-stored characters...
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Network Computing Platforms #./plcm_test -LCM1 -LCM2 — Writing “2013-11-05” in line 2. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM2 Keypad — Get the keypad input: the 1st button is read in as Left, the 2nd button is read in as Up, the 3rd button is read in as Right, and the 4th button is read in as Down.
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Network Computing Platforms - VMWare Player Here, we take the Fedora 20 x86_64 operation system for instance to explain 3 virtualization respectively for parallel port pass through. Use the procedures listed below for step-by-step instructions separately based on your case. In case of QEMU/KVM or Xen, please use the following steps as a guideline to implement the virtualization : (1) Make sure that the Guest OS has been installed.
Network Computing Platforms 4) Check that whether the /dev/parport0 exists or not. You may not find proper “/dev/parport0” in the device list, please reconfirm the setup of VMWare Player’s setting page described in Step 2. (5) Reboot the Guest OS. Note: It is still necessary for you to install “insmod parport.ko”, “parport_pc.ko”...
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Network Computing Platforms 3. The buyer will pay for repair (for replaced components plus service time) and transportation charges (both ways) for items after the expiration of the warranty period. 4. If the RMA Service Request Form does not meet the stated requirement as listed on “RMA Service,”...