Neousys Nuvo-7501 Series User manual

Neousys Technology Inc.
Nuvo-7501 Series
User Manual
Revision 1.0

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
Hot Surface Warning..............................................................................................................7
Battery Warning......................................................................................................................7
Service and Maintenance ......................................................................................................8
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................8
Restricted Access Location..................................................................................................8
About This Manual.................................................................................................................9
1Introduction
1.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................11
1.1.1 Nuvo-7501 Specifications.................................................................................11
1.1.2 Nuvo-7505D Specifications...............................................................................13
1.2 Dimension.................................................................................................................15
1.2.1 Top View of Nuvo-7501 Series..........................................................................15
1.2.2 Front View of Nuvo-7501 Series.......................................................................15
1.2.3 Back View of Nuvo-7501 Series........................................................................16
1.2.4 Side View of Nuvo-7501 Series ........................................................................16
2System Overview
2.1 Nuvo-7501/ 7505D Series Packing List...................................................................17
2.2 Front Panel I/O..........................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Power Button ....................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Ethernet Port.....................................................................................................20
2.2.3 Reset Button.....................................................................................................21
2.2.4 DVI Port............................................................................................................21
2.2.5 VGA Port...........................................................................................................22
2.2.6 System Status LED...........................................................................................22
2.2.7 4-Pole 3.5mm Microphone-in/ Speaker-out Jack..............................................23
2.2.8 CMOS Reset Button .........................................................................................23
2.2.9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Port...........................................................................................23
2.2.10 Nuvo-7501 COM Port .......................................................................................24
2.2.11 Nuvo-7505D Isolated COM Port .......................................................................25
2.2.12 3-Pin Terminal Block for DC Input.....................................................................26
2.3 Rear Panel DIO Port (Nuvo-7505D Only) ................................................................27
2.4 Rear Panel COM Ports (Nuvo-7505D Only) ............................................................28
2.5 Internal I/O Functions...............................................................................................29
2.5.1 Status LED Output & Remote On/ Off Control..................................................29
2.5.2 M.2 2280 (M Key) Slot for SSD (SATA Signal Only)..........................................31
2.5.3 Single DRAM SO-DIMM Slot ............................................................................33
2.5.4 mini-PCIe Slot...................................................................................................34
2.5.5 M.2 2242 B Key and SIM Card Slot..................................................................36
2.5.6 SATA Port..........................................................................................................38
2.5.7 Internal USB Port..............................................................................................39
3System Installation
3.1 Disassembling the System......................................................................................41
3.2 CPU Installation........................................................................................................43
3.3 DDR4 SO-DIMM Installation.....................................................................................48
3.4 M.2 2280 SATA SSD Installation..............................................................................50
3.5 M.2 Module Installation............................................................................................52

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3.6 mini-PCIe Module Installation .................................................................................56
3.7 HDD/ SSD Installation ..............................................................................................58
3.7.1 2.5” HDD/ SSD Installation ...............................................................................58
3.7.2 3.5” HDD Installation.........................................................................................60
3.8 Installing the System Enclosure .............................................................................62
3.9 Mounting Nuvo-7501 Series ....................................................................................64
3.9.1 Wall-mounting Nuvo-7501 Series .....................................................................64
3.9.2 Installing DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (Optional)........................................................65
4System Configuration
4.1 BIOS Settings ...........................................................................................................66
4.1.1 COM Port Configuration....................................................................................67
4.1.2 COM Port High Speed Mode............................................................................69
4.1.3 Power On After Power Failure Option...............................................................70
4.1.4 SATA Configuration...........................................................................................71
4.1.5 Power & Performance (CPU SKU Power Configuration)..................................72
4.1.6 Wake on LAN Option ........................................................................................73
4.1.7 Boot Menu ........................................................................................................74
4.1.8 Boot Type (Legacy/ UEFI).................................................................................75
4.1.9 Add Boot Options..............................................................................................76
4.1.10 Watchdog Timer for Booting..............................................................................77
4.1.11 Legacy/ UEFI Boot Device................................................................................78
5OS Support and Driver Installation
5.1 Operating System Compatibility.............................................................................79
5.2 Driver Installation.....................................................................................................80
5.3 Install Drivers Automatically ...................................................................................80
5.4 Install Drivers Manually ...........................................................................................81
5.4.1 Windows 10 (x64).............................................................................................81
5.5 Driver Installation for Watchdog Timer Control.....................................................81
5.5.1 Windows 10 (x64).............................................................................................81
5.5.2 Windows 10 (WOW64) .....................................................................................81
Appendix A Using WDT & DIO
Watchdog Timer...................................................................................................................82
Isolated DIO (Nuvo-7505D Only) .........................................................................................82
Installing WDT_DIO Library.................................................................................................82
WDT Functions.....................................................................................................................85
InitWDT..................................................................................................................................85
SetWDT .................................................................................................................................85
StartWDT...............................................................................................................................86
ResetWDT .............................................................................................................................86
StopWDT ...............................................................................................................................86
DIO Functions.......................................................................................................................87
InitDIO....................................................................................................................................87
DIReadLine............................................................................................................................87
DIReadPort............................................................................................................................87
DOWriteLine...........................................................................................................................88
DOWritePort...........................................................................................................................88

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 CommercialAvenue, 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 are registered
patents and trademarks of Neousys Technology, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®, Core™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
NVIDIA®, GeForce®are registered trademarks of NVIDIACorporation
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
By means of a power cord connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter or DC power
source, rated 24Vdc, 16A, Tma 60 degree C and 5000m altitude during operation.
If further assistance is required, please contact Neousys Technology
If the system is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect it from mains
(power socket) to avoid transient over-voltage
Hot Surface Warning
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT
TOUCH. "ATTENTION: Surface chaude. Ne
pas toucher."
WARNING!
Components/ parts inside the
equipment may be hot to touch!
Please wait one-half hour after
switching off before handling parts.
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/ Restricted Access Location
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
Restricted Access Location
The controller is intended for installation only in certain environments where both of
the following conditions apply:
Access can only be gained by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL who have
been instructed on the reasons for restrictions applied to the location and any
precautions that shall be taken
Access is through the use of a TOOL, lock and key, or other means of security,
and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location

About This Manual
About This Manual
This guide introduces Neousys Nuvo-7501 series system. It is a compact fanless
embedded controller with Intel®9th/8th Gen CoreTM i7/ i5/ i3 processor.
The guide also demonstrates the system’s basic installation procedures.
Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 Jul. 2020 Initial release

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1 Introduction
Nuvo-7501 series is a cost-effective, compact and yet powerful fanless embedded
computer with a 255 x 173 x 76 mm footprint. Powered by an Intel® 9th/ 8th-Gen
Core™ hexa/ octa core CPU, it offers more than 50% computation performance
improvement over the previous generation.
Nuvo-7501 is designed to be simple and compact while retaining essential elements
of a rugged embedded fanless solution. It features I/Os such as 2x GbE, 4x USB3.0
and 4x COM ports for common industrial applications. It features an M.2 2280 slot
(SATA signal) and can also support a 2.5" SSD/ HDD or a 3.5" HDD. It’s derivative
model, Nuvo-7505D, offers isolated DIO and isolated COM (ports 1~4), which can
protect the controller against ground loops in harsh environments.
The Nuvo-7501 is a cost-effective solution that has retained the quality of materials
all Neousys systems utilize; and the design flow/ stringent test procedures it must
endure. In other words, Nuvo-7501does not compromise on quality and reliability! It
is a fanless embedded platform that has hit the sweet spot in terms of cost, size and
performance. Nuvo-7501 is an ideal fanless embedded solution for various industrial
applications.

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1.1 Product Specifications
1.1.1 Nuvo-7501 Specifications
System Core
Processor
Supporting Intel® 8th/ 9th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1151 socket)
- Intel® Core™ i7-8700*/ i7-8700T/ i7-9700E*/ i7-9700TE
- Intel® Core™ i5-8500*/ i5-8500T/ i5-9500E*/ i5-9500TE
- Intel® Core™ i3-8100*/ i3-8100T/ i3-9100E*/ i3-9100TE
Chipset Intel® H310 platform controller hub
Graphics Integrated Intel® UHD graphics 630
Memory Up to 32 GB DDR4 2666/ 2400 SDRAM (one SODIMM slot)
I/O Interface
Ethernet port 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports by I219 and I210
USB 4x USB3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) ports
Video Port 1x VGA connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution
1x DVI-D connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution
Serial Port 2x software-programmable RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports (COM1/ COM2)
2x RS-232 ports (COM3/ COM4)
Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out
Storage Interface
SATA HDD 1x internal SATA port for 3.5" HDD or 2.5" HDD/ SSD
M.2 1x M.2 2280 SATA interface
Expansion Bus/ Internal I/O Interface
mini-PCIe 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket
M.2 1x M.2 2242 B key socket with internal SIM socket
Power Supply
DC Input 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35 VDC power input
Remote Ctrl &
Status Output
1x 10-pin (2x5) pin header for
remote on/off control and status LED output
Power
Consumption With i7-8700T (in 35W mode): 60W (Max.) @ 24V
Mechanical
Dimension 255 mm (W) x 173 mm (D) x 76 mm (H)
Weight 2.68 kg (incl. CPU, memory and HDD)
Mounting Wall-mount or optional DIN-rail
Environmental

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Storage
Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C
Operating
Temperature -25°C ~ 60°C*/**/***
Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing
Vibration Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 4
Shock Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II
EMC CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024
*Due to thermal limitations, 65W CPUs will be configured to operate in 35W mode
by default.
** For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk
(SSD) is required.
*** For i7 CPUs, thermal throttling may occur when sustained full-loading applied at
60°C ambient temperature.

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1.1.2 Nuvo-7505D Specifications
System Core
Processor
Supporting Intel® 8th/ 9th-Gen Core™ CPU (LGA1151 socket)
- Intel® Core™ i7-8700*/ i7-8700T/ i7-9700E*/ i7-9700TE
- Intel® Core™ i5-8500*/ i5-8500T/ i5-9500E*/ i5-9500TE
- Intel® Core™ i3-8100*/ i3-8100T/ i3-9100E*/ i3-9100TE
Chipset Intel® H310 platform controller hub
Graphics Integrated Intel® UHD graphics 630
Memory Up to 32 GB DDR4 2666/ 2400 SDRAM (one SODIMM slot)
I/O Interface
Ethernet port 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports by I219 and I210
USB 4x USB3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) ports
Video Port 1x VGA connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution
1x DVI-D connector, supporting 1920 x 1200 resolution
Serial Port
2x software-programmable isolated RS-232/ 422/ 485 ports (COM1/ COM2)
2x isolated RS-232 ports (COM3/ COM4)
2x RS-232 ports (COM5/ COM6)
Audio 1x 3.5 mm jack for mic-in and speaker-out
Isolated DIO 8-CH isolated DI and 8-CH isolated DO
Storage Interface
SATA HDD 1x internal SATAport for 3.5" HDD or 2.5" HDD/ SSD
M.2 1x M.2 2280 SATA interface
Expansion Bus/ Internal I/O Interface
mini-PCIe 1x full-size mini PCI Express socket
M.2 1x M.2 2242 B key socket with internal SIM socket
Power Supply
DC Input 1x 3-pin pluggable terminal block for 8~35 VDC power input
Remote Ctrl &
Status Output
1x 10-pin (2x5) pin header for
remote on/off control and status LED output
Power
Consumption With i7-8700T (in 35W mode): 60W (Max.) @ 24V
Mechanical
Dimension 255 mm (W) x 173 mm (D) x 76 mm (H)
Weight 2.68 kg (incl. CPU, memory and HDD)
Mounting Wall-mount or optional DIN-rail
Environmental

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Storage
Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C
Operating
Temperature -25°C ~ 60°C*/**/***
Humidity 10%~90% , non-condensing
Vibration Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 4
Shock Operating, MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II
EMC CE/FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55024
*Due to thermal limitations, 65W CPUs will be configured to operate in 35W mode
by default.
** For sub-zero operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk
(SSD) is required.
*** For i7 CPUs, thermal throttling may occur when sustained full-loading applied at
60°C ambient temperature.

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1.2 Dimension
NOTE
All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
1.2.1 Top View of Nuvo-7501 Series
1.2.2 Front View of Nuvo-7501 Series

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1.2.3 Back View of Nuvo-7501 Series
1.2.4 Side View of Nuvo-7501 Series

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2 System Overview
Upon receiving and unpacking your Nuvo-7501/ 7505D, 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-7501/ 7505D Series Packing List
System
Pack Nuvo-7501/ 7505D Qty
1 Nuvo-7501/ 7505D
(If you ordered CPU/ RAM/ HDD, please verify these items) 1
2
Accessory box, which contains
HDD/SSD bracket
CPU bracket
Neousys drivers & utilities DVD
3-pin power terminal block
Screw pack
Rubber stands
1
1
1
1
6
4

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2.2 Front Panel I/O
The Nuvo-7501 I/O panel features two gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB3.1 Gen1
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 Ethernet port The Ethernet ports support 10/ 100/ 1000Mbps network
connections.
3 Reset button Use this button to manually reset the system.
4 DVI-D port DVI-D output supports resolution up to 1920x1200 and is
compatible with other digital connections via an adapter.
5 VGA port VGA output supports resolution up to 1920x1200.
6 System status
LEDs
Three system LEDs, Power (PWR), Watchdog Timer (WDT),
and Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
4-pole 3.5mm
headphone/
speaker jack
3.5mm jack for speaker-out or microphone-input.
8 CMOS reset Use this button to manually reset the CMOS (BIOS).
9 USB 3.1 Gen1
port
USB 3.1 Gen1 port supports up to 5 Gbit/s data transfer
bandwidth.
10 COM port 1 & 2 COM ports 1 & 2 are software-configurable RS-232/422/485
ports. The ports are isolated on Nuvo-7505D system.
11 COM port 3 & 4 COM3 and COM4 are standard 9-wire RS-232 ports. The ports
are isolated on Nuvo-7505D system.
12
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).

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2.2.2 Ethernet Port
The system offers two GbE ports on its I/O panel. The GbE ports are marked in blue/
red and 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
Green
Off
Ethernet port is disconnected
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
Green or
Orange
Off
10 Mbps
Green
100 Mbps
Orange
1000 Mbps
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.