Neousys Technology Nuvo-5501 Series User manual

Neousys Technology Inc.
Nuvo-5501 Series
User Manual
Revision 1.1

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................2
Legal Information...................................................................................................................4
Contact Information...............................................................................................................5
Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................................5
Copyright Notice....................................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................7
Service and Maintenance ......................................................................................................8
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................8
About This Manual.................................................................................................................9
1Introduction
1.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................11
1.1.1 Nuvo-5501........................................................................................................11
1.1.2 Nuvo-5501-DIO.................................................................................................13
1.2 Dimension.................................................................................................................15
1.2.1 Top View of Nuvo-5501 Series..........................................................................15
1.2.2 Front View of Nuvo-5501 Series.......................................................................15
1.2.3 Back View of Nuvo-5501 Series........................................................................16
1.2.4 Side View of Nuvo-5501 Series ........................................................................16
2System Overview
2.1 Nuvo-5501 Packing List...........................................................................................17
2.2 Front Panel I/O..........................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Power Button ....................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Reset Button.....................................................................................................19
2.2.3 USB 2.0 Ports...................................................................................................20
2.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet................................................................................................21
2.2.5 VGA Port...........................................................................................................22
2.2.6 DVI-D Port ........................................................................................................23
2.2.7 System Status LED Indicators ..........................................................................24
2.2.8 USB3.0 Port......................................................................................................24
2.2.9 COM Port..........................................................................................................25
2.2.10 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC Input.....................................................................26
2.3 Rear Panel DIO Port (Nuvo-5501-DIO Only) ...........................................................27
2.4 Internal I/O Functions...............................................................................................28
2.4.1 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control..................................................28
2.4.2 Single DRAM SO-DIMM Slot ............................................................................30
2.4.3 mSATA Slot.......................................................................................................30
2.4.4 mini-PCIe Slot...................................................................................................32
2.4.5 M.2 2242 and SIM Card Slot.............................................................................34
2.4.6 SATA Port..........................................................................................................36
2.4.7 Internal USB Port..............................................................................................37
3System Installation
3.1 Disassembling the System......................................................................................38
3.2 CPU Installation........................................................................................................41
3.3 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation.....................................................................................45
3.4 Installing M.2 Module...............................................................................................46
3.5 Installing mini-PCIe Module.....................................................................................50
3.6 Installing 2.5” HDD/ SSD or 3.5” HDD to SATA Port..............................................53
3.6.1 Installing 2.5” HDD/ SSD ..................................................................................53
3.6.2 Installing 3.5” HDD............................................................................................55
3.7 Installing the System Enclosure .............................................................................56
3.8 Mounting Nuvo-5501 Series ....................................................................................59

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3.8.1 Installing Wall-Mounting Bracket.......................................................................59
3.8.2 Installing DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (Optional)........................................................61
4BIOS Settings
4.1 COM1 & COM2 Configuration..................................................................................63
4.2 Power On After Power Failure Option.....................................................................64
4.3 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration).......................................65
4.4 Wake on LAN Option................................................................................................66
4.5 Boot Menu.................................................................................................................67
4.5.1 Boot Type (Legacy/ UEFI).................................................................................68
4.5.2 Add Boot Options..............................................................................................70
4.5.3 Watchdog Timer for Booting..............................................................................71
4.5.4 Legacy/ UEFI Boot Device................................................................................73
5OS Support and Driver Installation
5.1 Operating System Compatibility.............................................................................74
5.2 xHCI Driver Support in Microsoft OS......................................................................75
5.3 User Provided Items for Windows 7 Installation....................................................75
5.4 Create Windows 7 USB Installation Flash Drive and Patching xHCI Driver........76
5.4.1 Step1 – Create .ISO File from Windows 7 DVD................................................76
5.4.2 Step 2 – Create USB Flash Drive Installer from .ISO........................................77
5.4.3 Step 3 – Create Folder and Copy Files for Patching Process...........................79
5.4.4 Step 4 – Execute .bat File to Patch .wim Files..................................................79
5.4.5 Step 5 – Install Windows 7 Using USB Flash Drive Installer.............................81
5.5 Install Drivers Automatically ...................................................................................82
5.6 Install Drivers Manually ...........................................................................................83
5.6.1 Windows 7 (x86)...............................................................................................83
5.6.2 Windows 7 (x64)...............................................................................................84
5.6.3 Windows 8/ 8.1/ 10 (x64)..................................................................................84
5.7 Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control.....................................................84
5.7.1 Windows 7 (x86)...............................................................................................84
5.7.2 Windows 7/ 8/ 10 (x64).....................................................................................85
5.7.3 Windows 7/ 8/ 10 (WOW64)..............................................................................85
Appendix A Using WDT & DIO
Watchdog Timer...................................................................................................................86
Isolated DIO (Nuvo-5501-DIO Only) ....................................................................................86
Installing WDT_DIO Library.................................................................................................86
WDT Functions.....................................................................................................................89
InitWDT ..............................................................................................................89
SetWDT..............................................................................................................89
StartWDT ...........................................................................................................90
ResetWDT..........................................................................................................90
StopWDT............................................................................................................90
DIO Functions.......................................................................................................................91
InitDIO................................................................................................................91
DIReadLine........................................................................................................91
DIReadPort ........................................................................................................91
DOWriteLine.......................................................................................................92
DOWritePort.......................................................................................................92

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
(Taipei, Taiwan)
Neousys Technology Inc.
15F, No.868-3, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email, Website
Americas
(Illinois, USA)
Neousys Technology America, Inc.
3384 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Tel: [phone] Email, Website
China Neousys Technology China Co., Ltd.
Room 429 /431, Building 32, Guiping Road 680, Shanghai, 200233, China
Tel: [phone] Email, 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.

Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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.
Patents and
Trademarks
Neousys, the Neousys logo, Expansion Cassette, MezIOTM
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
are registered
patents and trademarks of Neousys Technology, Inc.
Intel®
NVIDIA
, Core™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
®, GeForce®
All other names, brands, products or services are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation

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.

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 styrofoam in your work area
Do not remove any module or component from its anti-static bag before
installation

About This Manual
About This Manual
This guide introduces Neousys Nuvo-5501 system. It is a compact fanless
embedded controller with Intel® 6th-Gen CoreTM
The guide also demonstrates the system’s basic installation procedures.
i7/ i5/ i3 processor.
Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 Apr. 2018 Initial release
1.1 Feb. 2019 Updated system power consumption

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1 Introduction
Nuvo-5501 series features compact fanless embedded controllers for the cost and
space conscious. Based on Intel®Skylake platform, it is designed to provide
cutting-edge performance and reliable operation in extreme environment. Its LGA
1151 socket offers users the flexibility to select a 35W CPU from 6th-Gen Intel®
CoreTM i to Celeron®
Nuvo-5501 is the most compact fanless embedded controller supporting Skylake
LGA 1151 socket CPUs, measuring just 221 x 173 x 76 mm, it is easy to deploy in
restricted spaces. In its compact
enclosure, Nuvo-5501 features rich,
front-accessible I/Os including 3x
GbE, 4x USB 3.0 and 4x COM ports.
There is even enough room for a 3.5”
HDD compatible with the latest storage capacities.
lineup to suit application needs.
The compact Nuvo-5501 is a cost-effective solution that does not compromise on
performance and reliability, making it the ideal embedded controller for various
industrial applications.

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1.1 Product Specifications
1.1.1 Nuvo-5501
System Core
Processor
Supports following CPUs
Intel® CoreTM
Intel® Core
i7-6700TE (8M Cache, 2.4/ 3.4 GHz, 35W TDP)
TM
Intel® Core
i5-6500TE (6M Cache, 2.3/ 3.3 GHz, 35W TDP)
TM
Intel® Pentium® G4400TE (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz, 35W TDP)
i3-6100TE (4M Cache, 2.7 GHz, 35W TDP)
Intel® Celeron® G3900TE (2M Cache, 2.3 GHz, 35W TDP)
Chipset Intel® H110 platform controller hub
Graphics Integrated Intel® HD 530/ 510 controller
Memory Up to 16GB DDR4-2133 (single SO-DIMM)
I/O Interface
Ethernet port 1x Gigabit Ethernet port (via Intel I219-LM)
2x Gigabit Ethernet port (via Intel I210-IT)
USB 4x USB3.0 ports
2x USB2.0 ports
Video Port 1x VGA connector
1x DVI-D connector
Serial Port 2x software-programmable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports
2x RS-232 ports
Storage Interface
SATA HDD 1x internal SATA port for 3.5”HDD or 2.5”HDD/ SSD
mSATA 1x full-size mSATA socket
Expansion Bus/ Internal I/O Interface
mini-PCIe 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket
M.2 1x M.2 B key socket for 3G/4G options with SIM socket
USB 1x internal USB2.0 port
Remote Ctrl. &
Status Output
1x 2x6-pin 2.0mm pin-header connector for remote on/off
control and status LED output
Power Supply
DC Input 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35 VDC power input
Max Power
Consumption
With Core™ i7-6700TE: 47.3W (@24V)
With Core™ i5-6500TE: 46.8W (@24V)
With Core™ i3-6100TE: 42.5W (@24V)

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Mechanical
Dimension 221 mm (W) x 173 mm (D) x 76.2 mm (H)
Weight 2.8 kg (incl. CPU, memory and HDD)
Mounting Wall-mount (standard) or DIN-rail mount (optional)
Environmental
Temperature Storage: -40°C ~ 85°C
Operating: -25°C ~ 70°C*/**
Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing
Vibration Operating, 5 Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3Axes
(w/ SSD, according to IEC60068-2-64)
Shock Operating, 50 Grms, half-sine 11 ms duration (w/ SSD, according to
IEC60068-2-27)
EMC CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024
* The 100% CPU loading is applied using Passmark® BurnInTest 8.1. For detail testing criteria,
please contact Neousys Technology.
** For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD drive or Solid State Disk
(SSD) is required.

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1.1.2 Nuvo-5501-DIO
System Core
Processor
Supports following CPUs
Intel® CoreTM
Intel® Core
i7-6700TE (8M Cache, 2.4/ 3.4 GHz, 35W TDP)
TM
Intel® Core
i5-6500TE (6M Cache, 2.3/ 3.3 GHz, 35W TDP)
TM
Intel® Pentium® G4400TE (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz, 35W TDP)
i3-6100TE (4M Cache, 2.7 GHz, 35W TDP)
Intel® Celeron® G3900TE (2M Cache, 2.3 GHz, 35W TDP)
Chipset Intel® H110 platform controller hub
Graphics Integrated Intel® HD 530/ 510 controller
Memory Up to 16GB DDR4-2133 (single SO-DIMM)
I/O Interface
Ethernet port 1x Gigabit Ethernet port (via Intel I219-LM)
2x Gigabit Ethernet port (via Intel I210-IT)
USB 4x USB3.0 ports
2x USB2.0 ports
Video Port 1x VGA connector
1x DVI-D connector
Serial Port 2x software-programmable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports
2x RS-232 ports
Isolated DIO 8-CH isolated DI and 8-CH isolated DO
Storage Interface
SATA HDD 1x internal SATA port for 3.5”HDD or 2.5”HDD/ SSD
mSATA 1x full-size mSATA socket
Expansion Bus/ Internal I/O Interface
mini-PCIe 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket
M.2 1x M.2 B key socket for 3G/4G options with SIM socket
USB 1x internal USB2.0 port
Remote Ctrl. &
Status Output
1x 2x6-pin 2.0mm pin-header connector for remote on/off
control and status LED output
Power Supply
DC Input 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35 VDC power input
Max Power
Consumption
With Core™ i7-6700TE: 47.3W (@24V)
With Core™ i5-6500TE: 46.8W (@24V)
With Core™ i3-6100TE: 42.5W (@24V)

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Mechanical
Dimension 221 mm (W) x 173 mm (D) x 76.2 mm (H)
Weight 2.8 kg (incl. CPU, memory and HDD)
Mounting Wall-mount (standard) or DIN-rail mount (optional)
Environmental
Temperature Storage: -40°C ~ 85°C
Operating: -25°C ~ 70°C*/**
Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing
Vibration Operating, 5 Grms, 5-500 Hz, 3Axes
(w/ SSD, according to IEC60068-2-64)
Shock Operating, 50 Grms, half-sine 11 ms duration (w/ SSD, according to
IEC60068-2-27)
EMC CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024
* The 100% CPU loading is applied using Passmark® BurnInTest 8.1. For detail testing criteria,
please contact Neousys Technology.
** For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD drive or Solid State Disk
(SSD) is required.

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1.2 Dimension
1.2.1 Top View of Nuvo-5501 Series
NOTE
All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
1.2.2 Front View of Nuvo-5501 Series
NOTE
All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

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1.2.3 Back View of Nuvo-5501 Series
DIO port is applicable to the highlighted area in blue for Nuvo-5501-DIO system.
1.2.4 Side View of Nuvo-5501 Series
NOTE
All measurements are in millimeters (mm).

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2 System Overview
Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-5501, 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-5501 Packing List
System
Pack Nuo-6108GC Qty
1 Nuvo-5501
(If you ordered CPU/ RAM/ HDD, please verify these items) 1
2
Accessory box, which contains
HDD/SSD bracket
CPU bracket
Wall-mounting bracket
Neousys drivers & utilities DVD
3-pin power terminal block
Screw pack
1
1
2
1
1
4

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2.2 Front Panel I/O
The Nuvo-5501 I/O panel features three gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB3.0 ports,
two USB2.0 ports, one VGA connector, one DVI-D connector and four serial ports.
No. Item Description
1 Power button Use this button to turn on or shutdown the system.
2 Reset button Use this button to manually reset the system.
3 USB 2.0 The USB 2.0 ports are backward with USB 1.1 / 1.0.
4 GbE ports The Ethernet ports support 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps network
connections.
5 VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz.
6 DVI-D port DVI-D output supports resolution up to 1920x1200@60Hz and
is compatible with other digital connections via an adapter.
7 System status
LEDs
Three system LEDs, Power (PWR), Watchdog Timer (WDT),
and Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
8 USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 port supports up to 5 Gbit/s data transfer bandwidth.
9 COM port 1 & 2 COM ports 1 & 2 are software-configurable RS-232/422/485
ports
10 COM port 3 & 4 COM3 and COM4 are standard 9-wire RS-232 ports
11
3-pin terminal
block (DC/
remote on/ off)
Compatible with DC power input from 8~35V, the terminal block
is also used for remote on/ off control.

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2.2.1 Power Button
The power button is a non-latched switch for ATX mode on/off operation. Press to
turn on the system, PWR LED should light up and to turn off, you can either issue a
shutdown command in the OS, or just press the power button. In case of system
halts, you can press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to force-shutdown the
system. Please note that there is a 5 seconds interval between two on/off operations
(i.e. once turning off the system, you will need to wait for 5 seconds to initiate another
power-on operation).
2.2.2 Reset Button
The reset button can be used to manually reset the system in case of abnormal
condition. To avoid unexpected operation, the reset button is hidden behind the front
panel. You need to use a pin-like object to push the reset button.

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2.2.3 USB 2.0 Ports
In addition to USB 3.0, Nuvo-5501 Series provides two USB 2.0 ports on the front
panel. They are implemented by native xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface)
controller in H110 chipset and are compatible with USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0
devices. Legacy USB support is also provided so you can use USB keyboard/mouse
in DOS environment.
As the xHCI driver is not included natively in Windows 7, your USB keyboard/ mouse
may not work during the installation of Windows 7. Please refer to the
section, Operating System and Driver Installation section.