Nexcobot Nex 913c User manual

NexCOBOT Co., Ltd.

Intelligent Platform & Services Business Unit

Embedded Computing (Industrial Motherboard)

NEX 913C

User Manual

NexCOBOT Co., Ltd.

Published July 2021 www.nexcobot.com

Contents

Preface

Disclaimer.............................................................................................. iv

Acknowledgements ............................................................................... iv

Regulatory Compliance Statements........................................................ iv

Declaration of Conformity...................................................................... iv

RoHS Compliance ................................................................................... v

Warranty and RMA ................................................................................ vi

Safety Information ................................................................................viii

Installation Recommendations...............................................................viii

Safety Precautions.................................................................................. ix

Technical Support and Assistance............................................................ x

Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................ x

Global Service Contact Information........................................................ xi

Package Contents.................................................................................xiii

Ordering Information ............................................................................xiv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Overview ................................................................................................1

Key Features ...........................................................................................1

Hardware Specifications..........................................................................2

Knowing Your NEX 913C........................................................................4

Edge I/O View......................................................................................5

Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

Before You Begin ....................................................................................6

Precautions ............................................................................................6

Jumper Settings ......................................................................................7

Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors...............................................8

Jumpers..................................................................................................9

CMOS Clear Selection .........................................................................9

AT/ATX Mode Selection .......................................................................9

COM1 Pin1/Pin9 Selection.................................................................10

COM2 Pin1/Pin8 Selection.................................................................10

COM3 Pin1/Pin8 Selection.................................................................11

COM4 Pin1/Pin8 Selection.................................................................11

COM5 Pin1/Pin8 Selection.................................................................12

COM6 Pin1/Pin8 Selection.................................................................12

COM3 RS232 Selection (Default) .......................................................13

COM3 RS422 Selection .....................................................................13

COM3 RS485 Selection .....................................................................14

COM4 RS232/RS485 Selection...........................................................14

eDP VDD Selection ............................................................................15

PCI Clock Selection............................................................................15

Case Open Selection..........................................................................16

Connector Pin Definitions .....................................................................17

External Connector............................................................................17

COM1 DB9 Male Connector ..........................................................17

LAN1 Connector ............................................................................17

Contents

LAN2 Connector ............................................................................18

Internal Connectors...........................................................................19

System Fan Connector ...................................................................19

Digital I/O Connector .....................................................................20

USB 2.0 Connector ........................................................................20

USB 2.0 Connector ........................................................................21

System Panel Connector.................................................................21

COM2 Internal Serial Port Connector .............................................22

COM3 Internal Serial Port Connector .............................................22

COM4 Internal Serial Port Connector .............................................23

COM5 Internal Serial Port Connector .............................................23

COM6 Internal Serial Port Connector .............................................24

Debug Pin Header..........................................................................24

SMBus Header ...............................................................................25

Dual Front USB 3.0 Header.............................................................25

CPU Fan Connector........................................................................26

eDP Backlight Control Pin Header...................................................26

eDP Signal Pin Header....................................................................27

Front Panel Audio Pin Header.........................................................27

S/PDIF Out......................................................................................28

Block Diagram .................................................................................29

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

About BIOS Setup.................................................................................30

When to Configure the BIOS.................................................................30

Default Configuration...........................................................................31

Entering Setup......................................................................................31

Legends................................................................................................31

BIOS Setup Utility..................................................................................33

Main .................................................................................................33

Advanced..........................................................................................34

Chipset..............................................................................................44

Security .............................................................................................48

Boot..................................................................................................50

Save & Exit ........................................................................................51

Preface

PrefaCe

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is

part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in

any form or by any means without the prior written consent from Nexcobot

Co., Ltd.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice

and does not represent commitment from Nexcobot Co., Ltd. However, users

may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking its

manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcobot.com. NexCOBOT shall

not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages

arising out of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights

of third parties, which may result from such use. Any implied warranties of

merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose is also disclaimed.

Acknowledgements

NEX 913C is a trademark of Nexcobot Co., Ltd. All other product names

mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and

describes how to keep the system CE compliant.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC

This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for

a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area

(domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate

measures) at their own expense.

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.

Preface

RoHS Compliance

NexCOBOT RoHS Environmental Policy and

Status Update

NexCOBOT is a global citizen for building the digital

infrastructure. We are committed to providing green

products and services, which are compliant with

European Union RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in

Electronic Equipment) directive 2011/65/EU, to be your trusted green

partner and to protect our environment.

RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg)

< 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent

Chromium (Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) <

0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or

1,000ppm.

In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NexCOBOT has established an

engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction

of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard

NexCOBOT development procedure and that all the new RoHS components

and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality

levels for which NexCOBOT are renowned.

The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and

suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.

How to recognize NexCOBOT RoHS Products?

For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the

suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.

All new product models launched after January 2013 will be RoHS compliant.

They will use the usual NexCOBOT naming convention.

Preface

Warranty and RMA

NexCOBOT Warranty Period

NexCOBOT manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in

accordance with industry standard. NexCOBOT warrants that products will

be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on

the date of invoice by NexCOBOT.

NexCOBOT Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

▪Customers shall enclose the “NexCOBOT RMA Service Form” with the

returned packages.

▪Customers must collect all the information about the problems

encountered and note anything abnormal or, print out any on-screen

messages, and describe the problems on the “NexCOBOT RMA Service

Form” for the RMA number apply process.

▪Customers can send back the faulty products with or without accessories

(manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU and

RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems, please

note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NexCOBOT is

not responsible for the devices/parts.

▪Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products,

making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage

and deterioration during transportation. In case of damages occurred

during transportation, the repair is treated as “Out of Warranty.”

▪Any products returned by NexCOBOT to other locations besides the

customers’ site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the customer.

Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products

NexCOBOT will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one

is basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.

System Level

▪Component fee: NexCOBOT will only charge for main components such

as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,

ex: resistor, capacitor.

▪Items will be replaced with NexCOBOT products if the original one cannot

be repaired. Ex: motherboard, power supply, etc.

▪Replace with 3rd party products if needed.

▪If RMA goods can not be repaired, NexCOBOT will return it to the

customer without any charge.

Board Level

▪Component fee: NexCOBOT will only charge for main components, such

as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,

ex: resistors, capacitors.

▪If RMA goods can not be repaired, NexCOBOT will return it to the

customer without any charge.

Preface

Warnings

Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and

the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory

modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent

with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules, contact

the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets

safety and regulatory requirements.

Cautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage system components. Do the

described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is

available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic

wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

Preface

Installation Recommendations

Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get

into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep small

components separated.

Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally

damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow

require only a few simple tools, including the following:

▪A Philips screwdriver

▪A flat-tipped screwdriver

▪A grounding strap

▪An anti-static pad

Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended

that you do not use needle-nose pliers to disconnect connections as these

can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.

Safety Information

Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:

▪Read all instructions carefully.

▪Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.

▪Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual.

▪When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts

specified by the manufacturer.

▪Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating

device.

▪The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the

rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly

necessary in order to provide balance stability.

▪The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.

There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Preface

Safety Precautions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect the equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning or installing

a component inside the chassis. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or

spray detergents for cleaning.

4. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static bag

until you are ready to install it.

5. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the

equipment and must be easily accessible.

6. Keep the board away from humidity.

7. Put the board on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause

damage.

8. Wear anti-static wrist strap.

9. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

10. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before

connecting the equipment to the power outlet.

11. Hold the board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the

components, contacts or connections.

12. All cautions and warnings on the board should be noted.

13. Use the correct mounting screws and do not over tighten the screws.

14. Keep the original packaging and the anti-static bag; in case the board

has to be returned for repair or replacement.

Preface

Technical Support and Assistance

1. For the most updated information of NexCOBOT products, visit

NexCOBOT’s website at www.nexcobot.com.

2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or

sales representative, please have the following information ready before

calling:

– Product name and serial number

– Detailed information of the peripheral devices

– Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,

version, application software, etc.)

– A complete description of the problem

– The exact wordings of the error messages

Warning!

1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with care.

2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products

or clean with a dry cloth.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Warning:

Information about certain situations, which if not observed,

can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself

when performing a task.

CAUTION!

CAUTION!CAUTION! Caution:

Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.

Note:

Provides additional information to complete a task easily.

Preface

Global Service Contact Information

Asia

Taiwan

NexCOBOT Taiwan

13F, No.916, Chung-Cheng Rd.,

ZhongHe District,

New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: +886-2-8226-7786

Fax: +886-2-8226-7726

Email: [email protected]

www.nexcobot.com

America

USA

NEXCOM USA

4665 Fremond Blvd,

Fremont CA 94538, USA

Tel: +1-510-656-2248

Fax: +1-510-656-2158

Email: [email protected]

www.nexcom.com

China

NEXCOM Shanghai

Room 406-407, Building C, No 154, Lane 953,

Jianchuan Road, Minhang District,

Shanghai, 201108, China,

Tel: +86-21-5278-5868

Fax: +86-21-3251-6358

Email: [email protected]

www.nexcobot.cn

Preface

Package Contents

Before continuing, verify that the NEX 913C package that you received is

complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.

Item Name Qty

1 NEX 913C Motherboard 1

2 I/O Shield 1

3COM Port Cable 1

Preface

Ordering Information

The following information below provides ordering information for NEX 913C.

NEX 913C (P/N: 6879MBNX9131F)

ATX, 8th/9th generation Intel®Core™ processors (up to 95W), Q370,

LGA1151, DDR4 x 4 up to 64GB, HDMI/DVI-D/VGA/eDP, 6 x USB 3.0,

7 x USB 2.0, 2 x GbE, 5 x SATA, 2 x Mini-PCIe (SATA/PCIe), 6 x COM,

1 x DB9, 1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x RS232/485, 1 x PCIe x16, 4 x PCIe x4,

2 x PCI

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

ChaPter 1: ProduCt IntroduCtIon

Key Features

▪8th/9th generation Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium 14nm LGA 1151 socket

processors (Coffee Lake-S, Coffee Lake-S Refresh), Max. 95W, PCH Q370

▪4 x U-DIMM DDR4 with ECC or non-ECC SO-DIMM 2666MHz up to

64GB

▪Support triple display via VGA, DVI-D, DP, eDP

▪2 x Intel®GbE LAN ports, 6 x USB 3.1 (Gen1), 7 x USB 2.0, 5 x RS232,

1 x RS232/485/422, 1 x RS232/485, 4 x SATAIII, PS/2, HD Audio

▪1 x PCIe x16, 4 x PCIe x4, 2 x PCI, 2 x Mini-PCIe, SIM Card

▪8-bit DIO, onboard TPM 2.0

Overview

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Hardware Specifications

CPU Support

▪Intel® 8/9th Generation (Coffee Lake-S, Coffee Lake-S Refresh) CoreTM i7/

i5/i3 LGA 1151 socket processor, Max. 95W

Notice: Support MAX CPU TDP: Hexa-Core 95W (Do not support Octa-

Core 65W/95W CPU)

Chipset

▪Intel®Q370 Express Chipset

Main Memory

▪4x DDR4 U-DIMM memory socket with non-ECC support, up to 64GB

2666MHz

BIOS

▪AMI (UEFI) with watchdog timer support

Display

▪Ingetrated Intel® Gen9 Graphics graphic engine

▪1x VGA connector (resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz)

▪1x eDP pin header (resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz)

▪1x DVI-D connector (resolution up to 1920 x 1090 @ 60Hz)

▪1x HDMI1.4b connector (resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 30MHz)

System

▪1x PS/2 connector, 6 x USB3.1 (Gen1), 7x USB2.0

▪4x RS232, 1x RS 232/485/422, 1x RS232/485

▪Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HDA Codec

▪1x front panel header, 8 bit digital I/O (In/Out programmable), SMBus

▪Supports on board TPM2.0

▪3x smart fan connector

Storage

▪4x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) ports, support RAID 0/1/5/10

▪1x mSATA (by SATA port1)

Expansion Slots

▪One PCIe x16 (Gen 3.0)

▪Four PCIe x4

▪Two PCI

▪One Mini PCIe

▪One SMI Card

Rear I/O

▪1x PS2/2 combo (mouse and keyboard supported)

▪2x USB 2.0

▪1x DVI-D, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI

▪1x COM (by COM1)

▪2x RJ45:

– LAN 1: Intel PHY i219LM Gb LAN (supports iAMT 11.0)

– LAN 2: Intel i211AT Gb LAN

▪4x USB 3.1 (Gen1)

▪1x HD audio connector (1x Line-out, MIC, Line-in 3.5mm jack)

Internal I/O

▪4x USB 2.0

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

– 1x USB 2.0 (Type A, vertical), 4x USB 2.0 (header)

▪2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)

▪5x serial ports

– 3x RS232, 1x RS232/485/422 (via COM3), 1x RS232/485 (via COM4)

▪HA Audio:

– 1x audio pin header (Line-out + Mic-in), 1x S/PDIF Out pin header

Power Requirements

▪1x 24-pin ATX connect/1x 8-pin (2x4) ATX12V power connector

▪support both AT and ATX power supply mode

Dimensions

▪305mm x 244mm (ATX)

Environment

▪Board level operating temperature: 0ºC to 60ºC

▪Storage temperature: -20ºC to 75ºC

▪Relative humidity:

– 10% to 95% (operating, non-condensing)

– 5% to 95% (non-operating, non-condensing)

Certifications

▪Meet CE/FCC Class A

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 1

4x PCI-e x4

PCI Clock Select

S/PDIF Out

PCI-e 16X Slot

Front Audio

COM1 Pin1/Pin9 Select

eDP Signal

eDP VDD Select

eDP Backlight Control

8-pin ATX Power Input

CPU Fan

DDR4 CHB U-DIMM Slot 1

DDR4 CHB U-DIMM Slot 3

DDR4 CHB U-DIMM Slot 2

DDR4 CHB U-DIMM Slot 4

24-pin ATX Power Input USB 2.0 Type A

Dual Front USB 3.0

COM3 RS232/RS422/RS485

Select Jumper 1

COM3 RS232/RS422/RS485

Select Jumper 2

Clear CMOS

SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5

Mini SATA Slot

Mini PCI-e1 Slot

SMBus

COM6 Pin1/Pin8 Select

COM5 Pin1/Pin8 Select

AT or ATX Select

COM4 Pin1/Pin8 Select

COM4 RS232/RS485 Select

Chassis Open Select

Debug

COM3 Pin1/Pin8 Select

COM2 Pin1/Pin8 Select

System Front Panel

Front USB2.0

GPIO

System Fan 2

System Fan 1

COM2

COM3

COM4

COM5

COM6

Knowing Your NEX 913C

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Edge I/O View

2 x LAN

Mic-in

Line-in

Line-out

USB 3.0

(Type A)

USB 2.0 VGA HDMI

DVI-I COMPS/2 Combo Port

Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

ChaPter 2: JumPers and ConneCtors

This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the

NEX 913C motherboard.

Before You Begin

▪Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can

get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep

small components separated.

▪Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally

damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow

require only a few simple tools, including the following:

– A Philips screwdriver

– A flat-tipped screwdriver

– A set of jewelers screwdrivers

– A grounding strap

– An anti-static pad

▪Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is

recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect

connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the

connectors.

▪Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off.

Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching

a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic

components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than

dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of

static electricity exists.

Precautions

Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by

discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected

to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.

Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:

▪Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are

working inside the case.

▪If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the

computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching

the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body of any

other grounded appliance.

▪Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the

components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or

stress the circuit board.

▪Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped

with until they are ready for installation.

▪Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.

Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

Jumper Settings

A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal

pins and a cap. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are

placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the

jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on

just one pin, the jumper is open.

Refer to the illustrations below for examples of what the 2-pin and 3-pin

jumpers look like when they are short (on) and open (off).

Two-Pin Jumpers: Open (Left) and Short (Right)

Three-Pin Jumpers: Pins 1 and 2 are Short

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