Nexcom NIFE 300 User manual

NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Published August 2021 www.nexcom.com
IoT Automation Solutions Business Group
PC-based Factory Automation System
NIFE 300 Series
User Manual

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Contents
Preface
Copyright ............................................................................................. iv
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 NIFE 300 Series ................................................................4
Front View...........................................................................................4
Top View .............................................................................................5
Mechanical Dimensions...........................................................................6
NIFE 300..............................................................................................6
NIFE 300P2/NIFE 300P2E/NIFE 300E16 .................................................7
NIFE 300P3..........................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
Before You Begin ....................................................................................9
Precautions ............................................................................................9
Jumper Settings ....................................................................................10
Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors for NIFB 300.........................11
Top View ...........................................................................................11
Bottom View .....................................................................................12
Jumpers................................................................................................13
AT/ATX Mode Select.......................................................................13
CMOS Clear Select.........................................................................13
COM3 RI Select..............................................................................14
PCH Config Pin Header ..................................................................14
PCIe Configuration Settings ...........................................................15
Connector Pin Definitions .....................................................................16
External I/O Interfaces - Front Panel ...................................................16
24V DC Power Input ......................................................................16
COM 1 Port (RS232/422/485).........................................................16
COM 2 Port (RS232/422/485).........................................................17
LAN3 and USB 2.0 Ports.................................................................18
LAN2 and USB 3.0 Ports.................................................................19
LAN1 and USB 3.0 Ports.................................................................20
DVI-D Connector............................................................................21

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HDMI.............................................................................................21
Audio Connectors..........................................................................22
LED Indicators ................................................................................22
Internal Connectors...........................................................................23
System Fan Connector ...................................................................23
LED Pin Header ..............................................................................23
Debug Port ....................................................................................24
SMBus ...........................................................................................24
Remote Power On/Off & S3 Connector ..........................................25
COM3 and COM4 Connector ........................................................25
USB 2.0 Connector ........................................................................26
Line-in Pin Header..........................................................................26
SATA Power Connectors.................................................................27
SATA Connectors ...........................................................................27
SIM Card Slot.................................................................................28
GPIO Pin Header ............................................................................28
Reset Connector ............................................................................29
Power Connector...........................................................................29
Power Button.................................................................................30
EDP................................................................................................30
CFast .............................................................................................31
PS2 KB/MS Pin Header ...................................................................31
Mini-PCIe Connector (WLAN/GSM) ................................................32
Mini-PCIe/mSATA Connector..........................................................33
PCIe x16 Slot..................................................................................34
Chapter 3: System Setup
Installing a CPU.....................................................................................36
Installing a SO-DIMM Memory Module .................................................41
Installing a SIM Card.............................................................................44
Installing a CFast Card ..........................................................................46
Installing a 3G/GSM Module .................................................................48
Installing an mSATA Module (NIFE 300 Only).........................................51
Installing an mSATA Module (NIFE 300P2/P3/P2E/E16/E3)......................53
Installing an External SATA Hard Drive...................................................55
Installing an Internal SATA Hard Drive ...................................................57
Installing a PCI or PCIe Card..................................................................59
PCI Volts Configuration on NIFE 300 Riser Cards................................61
Wallmount Mounting ...........................................................................62
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
About BIOS Setup.................................................................................63
When to Configure the BIOS.................................................................63
Default Configuration...........................................................................64
Entering Setup......................................................................................64
Legends................................................................................................64
BIOS Setup Utility..................................................................................66
Main .................................................................................................66
Advanced .........................................................................................67
Chipset..............................................................................................74
Security .............................................................................................78
Boot..................................................................................................78
Save & Exit ........................................................................................79
Appendix A: Power Consumption ........................81
Appendix B: Watchdog Programming Guide.......82
Appendix C: GPI/O Programming Guide ..............83
Appendix D:
Riser Card 3.3V and 5V Jumper Configuration ....85

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PrefaCe
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM
International Co., Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and
does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. However,
users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking
its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom.com. NEXCOM 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
NIFE 300, NIFE 300P2, NIFE 300P2E, NIFE 300E16 and NIFE 300P3 are
trademarks of NEXCOM International 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.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable
European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems
to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining
CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.

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RoHS Compliance
NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status
Update
NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM has established
an engineering and manufacturing task force to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NEXCOM 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 NEXCOM 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 NEXCOM naming convention.

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Warranty and RMA
NEXCOM Warranty Period
NEXCOM manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry standard. NEXCOM warrants that products will be
free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on the
date of invoice by NEXCOM.
NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
▪Customers shall enclose the “NEXCOM 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 “NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM
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 NEXCOM 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
NEXCOM 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: NEXCOM 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 NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
without any charge.
Board Level
▪Component fee: NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
without any charge.

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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.

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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.

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Safety Precautions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or
letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do not
place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been
approved for use with the product and that it matches the voltage and
current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and
current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current
rating marked on the product.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b.Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d.The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
16. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third
pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the
purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
17. CAUTION: 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.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s
website at www.nexcom.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.
3. CFast: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a CFast
storage card.
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.
Safety Warning: This equipment is intended for installation
in a Restricted Access Location only.

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Global Service Contact Information
Headquarters
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
9F, No. 920, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23586,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.nexcom.com
Asia
Taiwan
NexAIoT Headquarters
Industry 4.0 and Cloud Services
13F, No.916, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District, New Taipei City,
23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexaiot.com
NexAIoT Co., Ltd.
Taichung Office
16F, No.250, Sec. 2, Chongde Rd.,
Beitun District,
Taichung City, 406, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexaiot.com
NexCOBOT Taiwan Co., Ltd.
13F, No.916, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcobot.com
GreenBase Technology Corp.
13F, No.922, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com.tw
EMBUX Technology Co., Ltd.
13F, No.916, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com.tw
TMR Technology Corp.
13F, No.916, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com.tw
China
NEXSEC Incorporated
5F, No.4, No.7 Fengxian Middle Rd.,
(Beike Industrial Park), Haidian District,
Beijing, 100094, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexsec.cn
NEXCOM Shanghai
No.4, 16 Building,
Shanghai OMNI Tech & Science Park
No. 1699, Douhui Rd.,
Shanghai, 201108, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn

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NexCOBOT China
Room 501, Building 1, Haichuang Building,
No.7 Qingyi Road, Guicheng Street,
Nanhai District, Foshan City,
Guangdong Province, 528314, China
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcobot.com.cn
Beijing NexGemo Technology Co.,Ltd.
5F, Gemotech Building, No.1, Development Rd.,
Changping International Information Industry Base,
Changping District,
Beijing, 102206, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexgemo.cn
Japan
NEXCOM Japan
9F, Tamachi Hara Bldg.,
4-11-5, Shiba Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0014, Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom-jp.com
NEXCOM Surveillance Technology Corp.
5F, Building C, ZhenHan Industrial Zone,
GanKeng Community, Buji Street,
LongGang District,
ShenZhen, 518112, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
NEXCOM United System Service
Room 603/604, Huiyinmingzun Plaza Bldg. 1,
No. 609, Yunlin East Rd.,
Shanghai, 200062, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
NEXGOL Chongqing
1F, Building B4, Electronic 2nd Area,
(Phoenix Lake Industrial Park), Yongchuan Dist.,
Chongqing City, 402160, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcobot.com/NexGOL
America
USA
NEXCOM USA
46665 Fremont Blvd.,
Fremont CA 94538, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcomusa.com
Europe
United Kingdom
NEXCOM EUROPE
10 Vincent Avenue,
Crownhill Business Centre,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
MK8 0AB, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.co.uk

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Package Contents
Before continuing, verify that the package that you received is complete.
Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
Item Part Number Description Specification Qty
1 4NCPF00310X00 Terminal Blocks 3P 3.81mm Female DIP Green 1
2 4NCPF00316X00 Terminal Blocks 3P 5.08mm Female 180D DIP Green 1
3 50311F0326X00 Flat Head Screw F3x5 Nylok NI+Heat Treatment 8
4 50311F0330X00 Round Head Screw P2x3 NI Nylok 4
5 5060600171X00 2.5 HDD Mylar E-LIN 96.2x70x0.1mm 1
6 5061500010X00 HDD Pulling Tab for NISE 4000 100x35mm T=0.45mm Silicon 1
7 6012200052X00 PE Zipper Bag #8 170x240mm, w/China RoHS Symbol 1
8 6012200053X00 PE Zipper Bag #3 100x70mm, w/China RoHS Symbol 2
9 60177A0489X00 NIFE 300 Quick Reference Guide VER:A Size:A4 Kramer 1
10 6029900037X00 DOW Corning 340 Silcone Heat Sink Compound (3g) 1
11 602DCD1113X00 NIFE 300 DVD Driver VER:1.0 JCL 1

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Ordering Information
The following information below provides ordering information for the
NIFE 300 series.
▪NIFE 300 system (P/N: 10J70030000X0)
▪NIFE 300P2 system (P/N: 10J70030001X0)
▪NIFE 300P2E system (P/N: 10J70030002X0)
▪NIFE 300P3 system (P/N: 10J70030003X0)
▪NIFE 300E16 system (P/N: 10J70030004X0)
▪24V, 120W AC to DC power adapter w/o power core
(P/N: 7400120029X00) For all above systems
▪24V, 180W AC to DC power adapter w/o power core
(P/N: 7400180008X00) Also compatible for NIFE 300E16

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Key Features
▪Support 6th generation Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3 LGA1151 socket type
processors
▪Intel®Q170 PCH
▪1 x DVI-D, and 1 x HDMI for dual independent display support
▪3 x Intel®GbE LAN ports; support WoL, teaming and PXE
▪4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and 2 x RS232/422/485 auto
Overview
▪1 x front access 2.5” SATA HDD tray
▪2 x Mini-PCIe sockets support optional modules and mSATA device
▪1 x external CFast socket and 1 x SIM card socket
▪Support +24VDC input; support ATX power mode
▪PCI/PCIe expansions (NIFE 300P2/P2E/E16 and NIFE 300P3 only)
NIFE 300 NIFE 300P2/P2E/E16 NIFE 300P3

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Hardware Specifications
CPU Support
▪Support 6th generation Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3 LGA socket type processors
– Core™ i7-6700TE, quad core, 3.4GHz, 8M cache
– Core™ i5-6500TE, quad core, 3.3GHz, 6M cache
– Core™ i3-6100TE, dual core, 2.7GHz, 4M cache
– Pentium®G4400TE, dual core, 2.9GHz, 3M cache
– Celeron®G3900TE, dual core, 2.6GHz, 2M cache
Main Memory
▪2 x DDR4 2133 SO-DIMM sockets, support up to 16GB
Display Option
▪Dual independent display
– HDMI + DVI-D
Front I/O Interface Status LEDs
▪1 x Battery/ 1 x C-Fast LEDs
▪4 x GPO status/ 2 x TX/ RX LEDs
▪1 x Power/ 1 x HDD access LEDs
Front I/O Interface
▪1 x ATX power on/off switch
▪1 x HDMI and 1 x DVI-D
▪4 x USB 3.0 ports (900mA per each)
▪2 x USB 2.0 ports (500mA per each)
▪1 x Line-out and 1 x Mic-in
▪2 x Antenna holes for Wi-Fi/GSM
▪1 x Front access 2.5” HDD tray
▪1 x Mini-PCIe expansion supports optional modules
▪2 x RS232/422/485 auto with 2.5KV Isolation
Top I/O Interface
▪1 x 3-pin remote switch
▪1 x CFast expansion
▪1 x SIM card
Storage Device
▪1 x CFast (SATA 3.0)
▪1 x 2.5” HDD (external, SATA 3.0)
▪1 x 2.5” HDD (internal, SATA 3.0)
▪1 x mSATA (via internal Mini-PCIe socket)
Expansion Slot
▪NIFE 300: No expansion
▪NIFE 300P2: Two PCI expansion slots
– Add-on card length: 180mm max
– Power consumption: 10W/ slot max
▪NIFE 300P2E: One PCI expansion slot, and one PCIe x8 expansion slot
– Add-on card length: 180mm max
– Power consumption: 10W/ slot max
▪NIFE 300P3: Two PCI expansion slots and one PCIe x8 expansion slot
– Add-on card length: 180mm max
– Power consumption: 10W/ slot max
▪NIFE 300E16: One PCIe x16 expansion slot
– Add-on card length: 180mm
– Power consumption: 30W/ slot max

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Power Requirements
▪AT/ATX power mode (default with ATX power mode)
▪Power input: typical +24VDC +/ - 20%
▪Power adapter: optional AC to DC power adapter (+24Vdc, 120W)
Dimensions
▪NIFE 300: 90 mm(W) x 185mm (D) x 251mm (H)
▪NIFE 300P2: 155 mm(W) x 185mm (D) x 251mm (H)
▪NIFE 300P2E: 155 mm(W) x 185mm (D) x 251mm (H)
▪NIFE 300E16: 155 mm(W) x 185mm (D) x 251mm (H)
▪NIFE 300P3: 175 mm(W) x 185mm (D) x 251mm (H)
Construction
▪Aluminum and metal chassis with front access design
Environment
▪Operating Temperature:
Ambient with air flow: -5°C to 55°C (according to IEC60068-2-1,
IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14)
▪Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
▪Relative Humidity: 10% to 93% (non-condensing)
▪Shock Protection:
– HDD: 20G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-27
– CFast: 50G, half sine, 11ms, IEC60068-27
▪Vibration protection w/HDD condition:
– Random: 0.5Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-64
– Sinusoidal: 0.5Grms @ 5~500 Hz, IEC60068-2-6
Certifications
▪CE Approval
– EN61000-4-2
– EN61000-4-4
▪FCC Class A
▪LVD
OS Support Lists
▪Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
▪Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit

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Knowing Your NIFE 300 Series
Front View
Power
Button
DVI-D
LED
Indicators
Audio
Ports
HDD Bay
24V DC Input
COM Ports
HDMI
LAN & USB
Ports
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LED Indicators
Indicates the power, hard drive, CFast, battery, COM1/2 and GPO activity of
the system.
Audio Ports
Line-out and mic-in ports to connect headphones, speakers or microphones.
DVI-D
Used to connect a digital LCD panel.
HDMI
Used to connect a high-definition display.
LAN Ports
Three LAN ports used to connect the system to a local area network.
USB Ports
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports to connect the system with USB devices.
HDD Bay
A hard drive bay used to install 2.5” HDDs.
COM1 and COM2
Two DB9 ports used to connect RS232/422/485 compatible devices.
Power Button
Press to power-on or power-off the system.
24V DC Input
Used to plug a DC power cord.

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Top View
PCI/PCIe Expansions
PCI/PCIe expansion slots for add-on cards.
NIFE 300: No expansion
NIFE 300P2: Two PCI expansion slots
NIFE 300P2E: One PCI expansion slot and one PCIe x8 expansion slot.
NIFE 300P3: Two PCI expansion slots and one PCIe x8 expansion slot.
NIFE 300E16: One PCIe x16 expansion slot.
Remote On/Off Switch
Used to connect a remote to power on/off the system.
CFast Slot
Used to insert a CFast card.
PCI/PCIe
Expansions
CFast
Remote
On/Off
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Mechanical Dimensions
NIFE 300
63
90
63
240
4.20
4.20
185
22011 251
R4