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as a result of the constant upgrading of our products. This document does not entail any guarantee on the part of us
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High Risk Applications Hazard Notice

THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE
OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE
SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").

You understand and agree that your use of our devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at your
risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and
operating safeguards. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security related
requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any our hardware or
software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise stated in the
product documentation, our device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot therefore be deemed
as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as device in High Risk
Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application descriptions,
suggested safety measures, suggested products, and other materials) is provided for reference only

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Revision History

Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue

1.0 Initial Issue 2018-Dec-03

1.1 Update M.2 installation configuration 2018-Dec-24

1.2 Update compliance class 2019-Jan-28

1.3 JP4 pin assignment update 2019-May-06

1.4 Add extended temperature support 2019-Jun-13

Terms and Conditions

We warrant products in accordance with defined regional warranty periods. For more information about warranty
compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region, refer to our website or contact us.

We sell products worldwide and declare regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale, and Purchase Order Terms &
Conditions. For details refer to our website or contact us.

For contact information, refer to our website.

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coupled with collaborative and highly-experienced support enables us to provide exceptional peace of mind to build
and maintain successful products.

For more details on our service offerings such as: enhanced repair services, extended warranty, training academy,
and more visit our website.

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Symbols

V) when touching

. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or

prescribed by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your

This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive

e taken during all handling operations and

The following symbols may be used in this user guide

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE indicates a property damage message.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60

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material.

ESD Sensitive Device!

to static electricity. Care must therefore b
inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.

HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.

Laser!
This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)

from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before
servicing.

This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.

This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.

This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.

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For Your Safety

Your new product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its compliance with
electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your
product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest
of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new product, you are requested to conform with the following
guidelines.

High Voltage Safety Instructions

As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.

Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.

Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable product into a system always ensure that your mains

power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious electrical
shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations on this
product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which provide
external voltages before performing any work on this product.

Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction

ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care

must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not
guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.

It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions

If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.

Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.

 Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

General Instructions on Usage

In order to maintain our product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or
modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by us and described in this user guide or received from
our Technical Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.

This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.

In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.

Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.

Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.

Quality and Environmental Management

We aim to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aim to complying with environmental
laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding our quality and
environmental responsibilities, visit our website.

Disposal and Recycling

Our products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.

WEEE Compliance

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:

 Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
 Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product

become waste

 Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental

disposal of EEE

 Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE

Environmental protection is a high priority with us.
We follow the WEEE directive
You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal.

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Table of Contents

Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

For Your Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Lithium Battery Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

General Instructions on Usage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Quality and Environmental Management ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Disposal and Recycling .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

List of Tables ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 13

1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

1.1.1. Grounding Methods ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

1.2. Lithium Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU) .................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.2. FCC Statement (USA) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.3. EMC Compliance (Canada) .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3/ Shipment and Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

3.1. Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.2. Scope of Delivery ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.2.1. Standard ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.2.2. Optional Parts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4/ System Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1. System Expansion Capabilities ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

4.1.1. System Expansion via SATA Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 19

4.1.2. System Expansion via mSATA / mPCIe Interface ....................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.3. System Expansion via M.2 Card Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.4. System Expansion via Micro SIM Socket ....................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2. Front I/O Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.1. Power LED ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.2. Storage LED ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.3. Act / Link LED ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

4.2.4. Speed LED ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.5. LAN Bypass LED ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.6. Status LED ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.7. Alarm LED ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.2.8. Wireless LED .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.9. User-defined LED .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2.10. Programmable Switch Button ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.2.11. Clear CMOS Switch Button ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3. Rear I/O Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3.1. DC-In Jack ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

4.3.2. Phoenix DC-In Connector .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

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4.3.3. VGA............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

4.3.4. GbE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

4.3.5. USB 3.0 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.6. RS232 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.7. Wi-Fi Antenna Port .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.3.8. 3G / 4G Antenna Port ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.4. Internal View ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.4.1. DDR4 UDIMM Memory Socket ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.4.2. SATA Data Connector & SATA Power Output Wafer................................................................................................................ 26

4.4.3. mSATA / mPCIe Socket ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.4. M.2 Socket .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.4.5. Micro SIM Card Cage ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.6. mPCIe / mSATA Selection Jumper .................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.4.7. M.2 Key B PCIe / SATA Selection Jumper ..................................................................................................................................... 27

5/ Accessing Internal Components .................................................................................................................................................. 29

5.1. Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series .................................................................................................................................... 30

5.1.1. Installing an HDD / SSD ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31

5.1.2. Installing an mPCIe expansion card / mSATA SSD ..................................................................................................................... 31

5.1.3. Installing an M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card ................................................................................................................................. 31

5.1.4. Installing the Micro SIM card ............................................................................................................................................................ 32

6/ Thermal Considerations ................................................................................................................................................................. 34

6.1. Available Processors............................................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.2. Convection Cooling ................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

6.3. System Clearance .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.4. Maximum Temperatures ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.5. Third Party Components ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34

7/ Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................. 35

7.1. DC Power Connection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 36

7.1.1. Cabling ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

8/ Starting Up........................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

8.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

8.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers ............................................................................................................... 39

9/ Maintenance and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 40

10/ Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................. 41

10.1. Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

10.1.1. Mechanical Drawing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 42

10.2. Environmental Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 44

11/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments ................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1.1. DC Jack ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1.2. 2-pin Phoenix Connector ................................................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1.3. VGA Connector ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1.4. Ethernet Connectors .......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

11.1.5. USB 3.0 Port ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

11.1.6. RS232 Serial Port ................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

12/ uEFI BIOS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

12.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 47

12.2. Setup Menus ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

12.2.1. Main Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

12.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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12.2.3. Power Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 65

12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................ 68

12.2.5. Security Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................... 69

12.2.5.1. Remember the password ............................................................................................................................................................. 70

12.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Appendix A: List of Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 72

List of Tables

Table 1: Speed LED Status .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Table 2: Functions of Programmable Switch Button ........................................................................................................................... 21

Table 3: Pin Assignment JP5 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Table 4: Pin Assignment JP4 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Table 5: Fixing bolt extensions and fastening screw ........................................................................................................................... 31

Table 6: Installation configuration of M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card ........................................................................................... 32

Table 7: Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Table 8: Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

Table 9: Environmental Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................... 44

Table 10: DC Jack (see Figure 2, pos.1) ...................................................................................................................................................... 45

Table 11: 2-pin Phoenix Connector (see Figure 2, pos.2) .................................................................................................................... 45

Table 12: VGA Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 3) ...................................................................................................................................... 45

Table 13: Ethernet Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 4) ............................................................................................................................ 45

Table 14: USB 3.0 Port (see Figure 2, pos. 5)........................................................................................................................................... 46

Table 15: RS232 Serial Port (see Figure 2, pos. 6) ................................................................................................................................. 46

Table 16: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar .............................................................................................................. 47

Table 17: Main Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions ................................................................................................................... 48

Table 18: List of Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 72

List of Figures

Figure 1: Front I/O Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Figure 2: Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 3: Ethernet LED Status...................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 4: Internal view (without cover) ................................................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 5: mPCIe / mSATA Selection Jumper (JP5) ................................................................................................................................. 26

Figure 6: M.2 Key B PCIe / SATA Selection Jumper (JP4) .................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 7: Internal view - Inner side of the access cover ..................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 8: Descrewing the access cover of the NWA-6500 Series ................................................................................................... 30

Figure 9: Location of M.2 sockets and fix bolts ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 10: Installing the Micro SIM card ................................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 11: Phoenix power plug terminal ................................................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 12: Mechanical Drawing ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Figure 13: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time ............................................................................................................... 49

Figure 14: BIOS Advanced Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 51

Figure 15: BIOS Advanced Menu - FIA HSIO10 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 52

Figure 16: BIOS Advanced Menu - CPU Chipset Configuration .......................................................................................................... 53

Figure 17: BIOS Advanced Menu - NVMe Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 54

Figure 18: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 55

Figure 19: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 56

Figure 20: BIOS Advanced Menu - Trusted Computing ........................................................................................................................ 57

Figure 21: BIOS Advanced Menu - Network Stack Configuration ..................................................................................................... 58

Figure 22: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration ................................................................................................................ 59

Figure 23: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration ......................................................... 59

Figure 24: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration ........................................................................................... 60

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Figure 25: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration - COM1 Console Redirection Settings .................. 60

Figure 26: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration - Legacy Console Redirection Settings ................ 61

Figure 27: BIOS Advanced Menu - LAN By Pass Configuration......................................................................................................... 63

Figure 28: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor .................................................................................................................................. 64

Figure 29: BIOS Power Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 65

Figure 30: BIOS Power Setup Menu - WatchDog Timer Configuration .......................................................................................... 67

Figure 31: BIOS Boot Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 68

Figure 32: BIOS Security Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 69

Figure 33: BIOS Save & Exit Setup Menu................................................................................................................................................... 71

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1/ General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment

Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been
compiled for your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If
the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the
operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of nonobservance of the instructions we
are exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.

The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:

 The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the

product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.

 The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
 If a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to connect

the product.

 To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, please ensure that the ventilation

openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filter is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the
system close to heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.

 Only devices or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated by

IEC 60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.

 Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.
 Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is

only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.

 The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of

the system). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.

 If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:

 All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.
 The power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.

 The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
 Only original accessories that have been approved by us can be used.
 Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:

 The device has visible damages.

 The device is no longer functioning.

In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.

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Additional safety instructions for DC power supply circuits

 To guarantee safe operation of devices with DC power supply voltages larger than 60 volts DC or a power

consumption larger than 240 VA, please observe that:

 the device is set up, installed and operated in a room or enclosure marked with “RESTRICTED ACCESS”, if

there are no safety messages on product as safety signs and labels on the device itself.

 no cables or parts without insulation in electrical circuits with dangerous voltage or power should be

touched directly or indirectly

 a reliable protective earthing connection is provided

 a suitable, easily accessible disconnecting device is used in the application (e.g. overcurrent protective

device), if the device itself is not disconnectable

 a disconnect device, if provided in or as part of the equipment, shall disconnect both poles simultaneously

 interconnecting power circuits of different devices cause no electrical hazards
 A sufficient dimensioning of the power cable wires must be selected – according to the maximum electrical

specifications on the product label – as stipulated by EN60950-1 or VDE0100 or EN60204 or UL508 regulations.

 The devices do not generally fulfill the requirements for "centralized DC power systems“ (UL 60950-1, Annex NAB;

D2) and therefore may not be connected to such devices!

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1.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or
micro-circuitry.

Therefore proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the
following precautions:

1. Transport boards in ESD-safe containers such as boxes or bags.

2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.

3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.

4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.

1.1.1. Grounding Methods

By adhering to the guidelines below, electrostatic damage to the device can be avoided:

1. Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace. Always

use properly grounded tools and equipment.

2. Use antistatic mats, heel straps, or air ionizers for more protection.

3. Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.

4. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

5. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.

6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.

7. Use only field service tools which are conductive, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners.

8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.

1.2. Lithium Battery Replacement

If replacing the lithium battery, follow the replacement precautions stated below.

Danger of explosion when replacing with wrong type of battery. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery type
must be UL recognized.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries in general trash collection. Dispose of the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special materials,
(e.g. to the collecting points for dispose of batteries).

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2/ Electromagnetic Compatibility

For detailed information refer to section 10.3 “CE Directives and Standards”.

2.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EU)

This product is intended only for use in industrial areas. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines (EMC Directive
2004/108/EC) apply. If the user modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of add-on cards) the
prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no longer apply.

This is a class B product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

2.2. FCC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 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 residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

2.3. EMC Compliance (Canada)

The method of compliance is self-declaration to Canadian standard ICES-003:

(English): This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.

(French): Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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3/ Shipment and Unpacking

Please check that your package is complete, and contains the items below (according to the ordered unit
configuration). If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer.

3.1. Unpacking

Proceed as follows to unpack the unit:

1. Remove packaging.

2. Do not discard the original packaging. Keep it for future relocation.

3. Check the delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order.

4. Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important information for handling the unit.

5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage.

6. If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order, please contact us for

help and information.

3.2. Scope of Delivery

3.2.1. Standard

 1x NWA-6500 Series
 1x 2-pin Phoenix Plug terminal (for models w/ Phoenix DC-In connector)
 1x Power adapter (for models w/ DC-In Jack)
 1x Power cord (for models w/ DC-In Jack, plug type depending on country)
 1x Driver CD
 1x Quick Installation Guide

3.2.2. Optional Parts

 Memory module(s) (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 Internal 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 mSATA SSD (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 mPCIe card (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 M.2 Key A expansion card (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 M.2 Key B SSD (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)
 M.2 Key B expansion card (It may be pre-installed in the system depending on ordered configuration.)

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4/ System Overview

The NWA-6500 Series is a fanless system enclosed within a compact aluminum chassis with cooling fins, offering the
superior qualities for network security controls.

It can be optionally factory-equipped with an mPCIe WLAN /3G / 4G card, an M.2 (Key A) WLAN card and / or an M.2
(Key B) 3G / 4G card. Users may choose the implementation of a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD, an mSATA SSD card and / or an
M.2 SSD (Key B) card as storage media.

The following interfaces are available with the NWA-6500 Series:

Standard Front Panel:

 1x Power LED
 1x Storage LED
 6x Act / Link LED
 6x Speed LED
 2x Bypass LED
 1x Status LED
 1x Alarm LED
 1x WLAN LED
 2x User-defined LED
 1x Programmable Switch Button
 1x Clear CMOS Switch Button

Standard Rear Panel:

 1x VGA
 6x GbE LAN
 2x USB 3.0
 1x RS232
 1x 2-pin Phoenix connector / 1x Lockable DC Jack
 2x Wi-Fi Antenna Port
 2x 3G / 4G Antenna Port

Standard Baseboard and System Expansion Capabilities:

 1x DDR4 SO-DIMM memory socket (DIMM1, model w/ Atom® C3338)
 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM memory socket (DIMM1 & DIMM2, model w/ Atom® C3538)
 1x SATA connector for 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (SATA1, model w/ DC Jack)
 2x SATA connector for 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (SATA1 & SATA2, model w/ Phoenix Connector)
 1x full-sized mSATA / mPCIe socket (MPCIE1)
 1x M.2 Key A socket (M2A1, type 22x30)
 1x M.2 Key B socket (M2B1, type 22x80 or type 22x42)
 1x Micro SIM Card Cage (SIM1)

The device is designed to be operated in:

 Horizontal position: placed as a desktop unit.

When powering on the NWA-6500 Series, make sure that the cooling fins and ventilation
slots of the chassis are not obstructed (covered) by any objects.

To provide sufficient heat dissipation by the cooling of the device, do not cover the cooling
fins and ventilation slots of the NWA-6500 Series. Do not place any objects on the device.
When installing the system, please keep clearance for air circulation.

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4.1. System Expansion Capabilities

4.1.1. System Expansion via SATA Interface

The baseboard comes with one or two onboard SATA interface connectors and corresponding power connector.
Users can expand the NWA-6500 Series with a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD drive.

4.1.2. System Expansion via mSATA / mPCIe Interface

The baseboard comes with an onboard mPCIe / mSATA interface connector. The switch between mPCIe and mSATA
can be taken via the Jumper JP5. The connector is intended to be used to install an mPCIe WLAN card or mPCIe 3G / 4G
modem card, which can be switched via BIOS, when mPCIe is enabled. It is used to install an mSATA SSD drive when
mSATA is enabled.

4.1.3. System Expansion via M.2 Card Interface

The baseboard comes with two onboard M.2 interface connectors. One supports Key A Type 22x30 and the other
supports Key B type 22x80 or type 22x42. An additional fixing bolt extension is required when the Key B socket is
installed a type 22x42 card.

The Key A socket is intended to be used to install an M.2 WLAN card while the Key B socket is used to install an M.2
SSD drive or an M.2 3G / 4G modem card which can be switched via the Jumper JP4.

4.1.4. System Expansion via Micro SIM Socket

The baseboard comes with an onboard socket for a Micro SIM card.

In order to use the Micro SIM card reader functionality, a corresponding mPCIe modem card or M.2 modem card must
be installed to the full-sized mPCIe socket or M.2 Key B socket of your NWA-6500 Series, which can be switched via
BIOS.

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4.2. Front I/O Panel

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Figure 1: Front I/O Panel

1 Power LED (see Chapter 4.2.1)

2 Storage LED (see Chapter 4.2.2)

3 Act / Link LED (see Chapter 4.2.3)

4 Speed LED (see Chapter 4.2.4)

5 LAN Bypass LED (see Chapter 4.2.5)

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6 Status LED (see Chapter 4.2.6)

7 Alarm LED (see Chapter 4.2.7)

8 Wireless LED (see Chapter 4.2.8)

9 User-defined LED (see Chapter 4.2.9)

10 Programmable Switch Button (see Chapter 4.2.10)

11 Clear CMOS Switch Button (see Chapter 4.2.11)

4.2.1. Power LED

The power LED lights up green if the system powered on.

Prerequisite: The system must be attached by means of the power cord to an appropriate mains (DC).

4.2.2. Storage LED

The storage LED blinks red when data is being written into or read from the hard drive.

4.2.3. Act / Link LED

The act / link LED blinks yellow when the data is transferring over the LAN port.

4.2.4. Speed LED

The color that the speed LED lights up indicates the link speed of the Ethernet connection.

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Table 1: Speed LED Status

LED Status Description

Red LED On 1000 Mbit/s link established

Green LED On 100 Mbit/s link established

LED Off 10 Mbit/s link established

4.2.5. LAN Bypass LED

The LAN bypass LED lights up yellow when a pair of LAN ports is operating in bypass mode. The LED "Bypass1" is for
the pair of LAN3 & LAN4 while the LED "Bypass2" for the pair of LAN5 & LAN6.

4.2.6. Status LED

The status LED lights up green when the output value of the port GP10 from Super I/O is high.

4.2.7. Alarm LED

The alarm LED lights up red when the output value of the port GP11 from Super I/O is high.

4.2.8. Wireless LED

The wireless LED blinks green when the data is transferring over the WLAN card or 3G / 4G card.

4.2.9. User-defined LED

The user-defined LED "UD1" and "UD2" light up green when the output value of the port GP12 and GP13 from Super I/O
is high respectively.

4.2.10. Programmable Switch Button

The programmable switch button allows to activate one of three different functions. The function of the switch
button can be selected in BIOS setup.

Table 2: Functions of Programmable Switch Button

Function Action Description

Power Switch Push On Power on / off the system

Reset Switch Push On Reset the system

GPI Switch Normal Input High to the port GP20 of Super I/O

Push On Input Low to the port GP20 of Super I/O

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4.2.11. Clear CMOS Switch Button

Find a paper clip or use the pin of a pen to press this button, allowing users to clear COMS.

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4.3. Rear I/O Panel

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1 DC-In Jack (see Chapter 4.3.1)

2 Phoenix DC-In Connector (see Chapter 4.3.2)

3 VGA (see Chapter 4.3.3)

4 GbE (see Chapter 4.3.4)

5 USB 3.0 (see Chapter 4.3.5)

6 RS232 (see Chapter 4.3.6)

7 Wi-Fi Antenna Port (see Chapter 4.3.7)

8 3G / 4G Antenna Port (see Chapter 4.3.8)

4.3.1. DC-In Jack

For models with DC-In Jack, users can connect the supplied power adapter to this jack for converting AC power to DC.
To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter.

4.3.2. Phoenix DC-In Connector

For models with Phoenix DC-In connector, users should prepare the connecting wires using the supplied Phoenix plug
terminal to plug into this connector for DC connection.

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LED satatus:

LED satatus:

4.3.3. VGA

An external (analog) monitor can be plugged into this interface. The VGA port is provided as a 15-pin D-SUB socket.

VGA Hot Plug works on Windows and Linux installation which have an appropriate driver
installed. However, VGA Hot Plug does not work on the EFI shell, DOS or BIOS Setup.

Hot Removal and Re-Connect of a VGA display always works on BIOS Setup, EFI shell, DOS
regardless of the OS Version, provided the VGA display is connected during power up of the
NWA.

4.3.4. GbE

These connectors are Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, IEEE 1588 capable interfaces. The connectors are
standard 8-pin RJ45 type connectors with status LEDs:

Figure 3: Ethernet LED Status

Off - Link is down

Flasing Green - Link is up and active

Steady Green - Link is up, no activity

Orange - 1000 Mbit/s link established

Green - 100 Mbit/s link established

Off - 10 Mbit/s link established

4.3.5. USB 3.0

The NWA-6500 Series provides two USB 3.0 / 2.0 interfaces on the rear I/O panel. These connectors allow connection
of an USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible device to the system.

4.3.6. RS232

The console port is provided as a 8-pin RJ45 connector; it is RS232 interface and allows remote device console
management.

4.3.7. Wi-Fi Antenna Port

The NWA-6500 Series reserves two covered cutouts for the Reverse (RP) SMA connectors of the WLAN antennas (M.2
WLAN card or mPCIe WLAN card with 2 antennas is an option).

4.3.8. 3G / 4G Antenna Port

The NWA-6500 Series reserves two covered cutouts for the Reverse (RP) SMA connectors of the 3G / 4G antenna(s)
(M.2 3G / 4G card or mPCIe 3G / 4G card with 1 / 2 antenna(s) is an option).

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Figure 4: Internal view (without cover)

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1 DDR4 UDIMM Memory Socket (DIMM1 & DIMM2, see Chapter 4.4.1)

2 SATA Data Connector (SATA1 or SATA, see Chapter 4.4.2)

3 SATA Power Output Wafer (CN1, see Chapter 4.4.2)

4 mSATA / mPCIe Socket (MPCIE1, see Chapter 4.4.3)

5 M.2 Key A Socket (M2A1, see Chapter 4.4.4)

6 M.2 Key B Socket (M2B1, see Chapter 4.4.4)

7 Micro SIM Card Cage (SIM1, see Chapter 4.4.5)

8 mPCIe / mSATA Selection Jumper (JP5, see Chapter 4.4.6)

9 M.2 Key B PCIe / SATA Selection Jumper (JP4, see Chapter 4.4.7)

10 mSATA / mPCIe fixing bolt

11 M.2 fixing bolt for Key A type22x30 and / or Key B type22x42

12 M.2 fixing bolt for Key B type 22x80

4.4.1. DDR4 UDIMM Memory Socket

The NWA-6500 Series provides one 288-pin DDR4 UDIMM socket for the models with Atom® C3338 processor or two
288-pin DDR4 UDIMM sockets for the models with Atom® C3538 processor to install memory RAM.

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4.4.2. SATA Data Connector & SATA Power Output Wafer

The NWA-6500 Series provided one SATA data connector for models with DC jack or two SATA data connectors for
models with Phoenix connector to install a 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD. A SATA power output wafer is provided to power the
hard disk and a bracket is attached on the inner side of the access cover for holding and fixing the hard disk.

4.4.3. mSATA / mPCIe Socket

The NWA-6500 Series reserves one mPCIe / mSATA combo socket for expansion with a full-sized mPCIe 3G / 4G or
WLAN card by default. To switch to mSATA for SSD installation, see jumper setting at JP5 in Chapter 4.4.6.

4.4.4. M.2 Socket

The NWA-6500 Series reserves two M.2 sockets. One is Key A allowing the expansion with a Type 22x30 Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, NFC and / or WiGig card. The other is Key B allowing the expansion with a Type 22x42 / Type 22x80 SSD
card or 3G / 4G card which can be switched via the Jumper JP4 (see Chapter 4.4.7).

The fixing bolt marked in Figure 4, pos. 11 can be used to fix either a Type 22x30 card
installed in M.2 Key A socket and / or a Type 22x42 card installed in M.2 Key B socket with an
additional fixing bolt extension.

4.4.5. Micro SIM Card Cage

The baseboard of the NWA-6500 Series is equipped with a Micro SIM card cage, which can be switched to connect to
either the mPCIe socket or M.2 Key B socket via the BIOS setting (see Chapter 12.2.2).

To avoid damage to the Micro SIM card, insert the Micro SIM card before you turn the
power on and remove the Micro SIM card after you turn the power off.

4.4.6. mPCIe / mSATA Selection Jumper

The Jumper JP5 can switch the mPCIe / mSATA combo socket (MPCIE1) to mPCIe mode for 3G / 4G / Wi-Fi card
installation or mSATA mode for mSATA SSD installation. The default setting is in "mPCIe" mode.

Figure 5: mPCIe / mSATA Selection Jumper (JP5)

Table 3: Pin Assignment JP5

Jumper 1 Position

Pin 1-2 Pin 2-3

Description

X - mPCIe

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Jumper 1 Position

Pin 1-2 Pin 2-3

Description

- X mSATA

“X” = Jumper set (short) and “-” = jumper not set (open)

4.4.7. M.2 Key B PCIe / SATA Selection Jumper

The Jumper JP4 can switch the M.2 Key B socket (M2B1) to PCIe & USB 3.0 mode for 3G / 4G modem card installation
or SATA & USB 3.0 mode for M.2 SSD installation. The default setting is in "PCIe & USB 3.0" mode.

Figure 6: M.2 Key B PCIe / SATA Selection Jumper (JP4)

Table 4: Pin Assignment JP4

Jumper 1 Position

Pin 1-2 Pin 2-3

X - PCIe & USB 3.0

- X SATA & USB 3.0

“X” = Jumper set (short) and “-” = jumper not set (open)

Description

Figure 7: Internal view - Inner side of the access cover

1 2.5" HDD / SSD Bracket

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2 Fixing bolt for fixing HDD / SSD

3 Screw Hole for fixing HDD / SSD

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instructions for components that are sensitive to electrostatic

5/ Accessing Internal Components

This section contains important information that you must read before accessing the internal components. You must
follow these procedures properly when installing, removing or handling any board.

It is recommended to expand your system with additional storage / expansion cards before it is installed into an
equipment, machine or cabinet. Please consider following instruction when you install (or remove) expansion cards.

Before installing/removing an add-on card, please pay attention to the following information:

Please observe the “General Safety Instructions for IT-Equipment” provided with the
system (refer to the chapter 1/) and the installation instructions in this manual.

Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are
permitted to install and work with the device.

The installation/removal of HHD / SSD and/or expansion cards may only be performed
by a qualified person, according to the description in this manual.

Before removing the cover of the device, make sure that the device is turned off and
disconnected from the power supply.

Before you upgrade the device with add-on cards, pay attention to the power
specifications in chapter 10/ “Technical Specifications” and make sure that the power
consumption of the add-on cards does not exceed 5 W per card.

Please follow the safety
discharge (ESD). Failure to observe this warning notice may result in damage to the
device or the latter’s components.

Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions before installing/removing an
add-on card.

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5.1. Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series

Before opening the NWA-6500 Series, the system must be switched off and
disconnected from the main power supply. Also, disconnect all peripheral devices from
the NWA-6500 Series. Before you begin, ensure that you have a clean, flat and ESD­safe surface to work on.

For opening and closing the NWA-6500 Series, please perform the following steps:

1. Close all applications. Shut down the system properly and disconnect the connection to the main power source.

Disconnect all peripherals.

2. The NWA-6500 Series should lay on a flat, clean surface with the access cover facing upwards.

3. Loosen and remove the six Phillips screws (three located on the front I/O panel and the other three on the rear),

that secure the access cover to the chassis. Retain the screws for later use.

Figure 8: Descrewing the access cover of the NWA-6500 Series

4. Lift the access cover up.

5. Now you have access to the internal DDR4 UDIMM, SATA, mSATA / mPCIe, M.2 and Micro-SIM card slots / sockets

respectively in order to remove or install hardware components.

6. For closing replace carefully the access cover to the system and screw it on with the retained screws.

7. Tighten the retained screws when the cover is firmly in place.



When used as intended, the NWA-6500 Series is to operate only in closed condition.
Only when the access cover is properly fixed with the screws, it is ensured that the

user does not have access to the internal parts of the NWA-6500 Series.

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5.1.1. Installing an HDD / SSD

To install an 2.5" HDD / SSD please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Open the device as described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series" (step 1-5).

2. Screw the HDD / SSD to the bracket (Figure 7) and connect the SATA cable to it.

3. Plus the SATA data cable into SATA data connector (SATA1 or SATA2) (Figure 4, pos. 2) and the SATA power cable

into SATA power output wafer (CN1) (Figure 4, pos. 3).

4. In order to close the NWA-6500 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing

the NWA-6500 Series".

5.1.2. Installing an mPCIe expansion card / mSATA SSD

To have access the mPCIe / mSATA socket please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Open the device as described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series" (step 1-5).

2. Locate the mPCIe / mSATA socket (MPCIE1) (Figure 4, pos. 4) and the corresponding fixing bolt. (Figure 4, pos. 10).

3. Align the notches on the mPCIe expansion card / mSATA SSD with the notches in the mPCIe / mSATA socket

(MPCIE1). Insert the mPCIe expansion card / mSATA SSD into the corresponding socket (Figure 4, pos. 4) and

rotate it down with the fixing hole of the card over the fixing bolt.

4. Press the mPCIe expansion card / mSATA SSD down on the side with the fixing hole and secure it with the

available fastening screw (Figure 4, pos. 10).

5. In order to close the NWA-6500 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing

the NWA-6500 Series".

5.1.3. Installing an M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card

To have access the M.2 socket please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Open the device as described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series" (step 1-5).

2. Locate the M.2 socket (M2A1 / M2B1) (Figure 4, pos. 5 / pos. 6) which you intend to use for expansion and the

corresponding fixing bolt. (Figure 4, pos. 11 / pos. 12). For configuration among card types, socket types, fixing

bolts and fixing bolt extensions, view Chapter 4.1.3, Chapter 4.4.4, Table 5 and Table 6.

Table 5: Fixing bolt extensions and fastening screw

Item A B C

Description Fixing Bolt Extension Fixing Bolt Extension Fastening Screw

Dimensions Nominal Size: M3

Length: 8.2 mm

Head Height: 4.2 mm

Nominal Size: M3

Length: 7.2 mm

Head Height: 3.2 mm

Nominal Size: M3

Length: 3.3 mm

Head Height: 0.8 mm

Figure 9: Location of M.2 sockets and fix bolts

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1 M.2 Key A Socket (see Figure 4, pos. 5)

2 M.2 Key B Socket (see Figure 4, pos. 6)

3 M.2 fixing bolt for Key A type 22x30 and / or Key B type 22x42 (see Figure 4, pos. 11)

4 M.2 fixing bolt for Key B type 22x80 (see Figure 4, pos. 12)

Table 6: Installation configuration of M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card

Key A type 22x30

Key B type 22x42

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Key B type 22x80

Key A type 22x30 +
Key B type 22x42

Key A type 22x30 +
Key B type 22x80

3. Align the notches on the M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card with the notches in the M.2 socket (M2A1 / M2B1). Insert

the M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card into the corresponding socket (Figure 4, pos. 5 / pos. 6) and rotate it down with

the fixing hole of the card over the fixing bolt.

4. Press the M.2 SSD / M.2 expansion card down on the side with the fixing hole and secure it with the available

fastening screw (Figure 4, pos. 11 / pos. 12).

5. In order to close the NWA-6500 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing

the NWA-6500 Series".

5.1.4. Installing the Micro SIM card

To have access the Micro SIM card socket please proceed according to the steps described:

1. Open the device as described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing the NWA-6500 Series" (step 1-5).

2. Locate the Micro SIM card socket (SIM1) (Figure 4, pos. 7).

3. To unlock the Micro SIM card socket slide the cover of the Micro SIM socket in the direction shown in Figure 10.

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4. Lift gently the slot cover and open the slot cover as shown in Figure 10.

5. Slide the Micro SIM card into the left and right card guides of the socket cover and push down the cover in order

to close the cover as shown in Figure 10.

6. After closing the cover, lock the cover by sliding the closed cover in the direction shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10: Installing the Micro SIM card

7. In order to close the NWA-6500 Series, proceed step 6 & 7 described in the subsection 5.1 "Opening and Closing

the NWA-6500 Series".

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The maximum system ambient temperature depends mostly on the power consumption

6/ Thermal Considerations

6.1. Available Processors

Please refer to the chapter 10/ "Technical Specifications".

6.2. Convection Cooling

The applied cooling method provides adequate cooling of the device during operation and performs a one-way
thermal transfer to the chassis. The top side of the NWA-6500 Series consist of an aluminum chassis is with cooling
fins. The cooling fins provide heat dissipation during operation.

6.3. System Clearance

The list of processors may be extended over the product lifetime.

To provide sufficient heat dissipation for the cooling of the NWA-6500 Series, never
cover the cooling fins of the chassis. Do not place any objects on the device.

To provide a maximum of airflow through and around the box, proper distances to surrounding parts must be
observed.

6.4. Maximum Temperatures

For the temperature evaluation a specialised tool from Intel® was used to set the processor to a defined workload.
Depending on the power consumption one or more cores were set to 75% workload. This includes the graphics core.
The tool also handles the usage of the "Turbo Mode" of certain processor types.

of the processor and the chipset.

The processor utilization depends highly on the software used. Software using
multicore feature will run on several cores whereas standard software will only utilize
one core. In this case the processor will use the "Turbo Mode" to increase the clock for
the core with the highest workload, as long as the temperature is within limits.

6.5. Third Party Components

When the NWA-6500 Series is extended and configured with third party components like expansion card and hard
drives (HDD or SSD), it has to be taken into account that the air temperature inside the system is higher than the
ambient temperature. An approximately internal temperature rise is given for assistance.

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7/ Installation Instructions

The NWA-6500 Series system is designed for operating:

 as desktop unit.

Expansion card installation should be performed before installing the NWA-6500



Series into control cabinet / custom enclosure / machine.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations.
Where a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be
electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is
most easily done by touching a metal part of the system chassis.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for
operational purposes unless it is otherwise protected.

Prior any installation work, ensure that there are no live wires on the installation site.
Do not handle the device if there is any damage visible.
Do not operate the NWA-6500 Series with foreign objects inside the chassis.
Further do not insert any retrieval device into the device while it is connected to power.
We reject all liability for any and all damages resulting from operation of the unit with

foreign objects inside the chassis.
The NWA-6500 Series has to be installed and operated only by trained and qualified

personnel.
Only personnel with appropriate qualifications, trainings and authorization are

permitted to install and work with the NWA-6500 Series.
This device shall only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary

technical and specific environmental requirements.
The unit must be placed such that there is sufficient space in front and rear of it for

connecting the cables to the I/O interface connectors and for operating the power
button.

Leave sufficient free space around the unit to prevent the device from possibly
overheating!

Refer also to section 10.1.2 “Mechanical Specifications”.
Please follow the local/national regulations for grounding.
The voltage feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and the overcurrent

protection to correspond with the electrical figures indicated on the type label.
The type label is located on the bottom side of the system.
It is recommended that the last cable attached to the system should be the power

cable! Refer to the section 7.1 “DC Power Connection” and chapter 8/ “Starting Up”.

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7.1. DC Power Connection

The NWA-6500 Series is connected by a DC power input jack (Figure 2, pos. 1) to a DC power source or by a 2-pin
Phoenix connector (Figure 2, pos. 2, only the Phoenix power plug terminal is included) via a DC power supply wiring.

For the models with DC power input jack, the NWA-6500 Series is delivered with a power adapter to convert AC
voltage into a DC voltage within the range from 12V to 19V depending on the ordered configuration and a power cord
to carry AC power to the power adapter.

For the models with 2-pin Phoenix connector, the NWA-6500 Series is delivered with a 2-pin Phoenix power plug
terminal. For DC connection, prepare the connecting wires using the supplied Phoenix plug terminal. DC power
voltage should be within the range from 19V to 36V.

Figure 11: Phoenix power plug terminal

1 Slotted pan head screw for securing the wire

2 Slotted pan head screw for securing the Phoenix plug terminal to the Phoenix connector

3 Location for inserting the positive (+) input wire

4 Location for inserting the negative (-) input wire

7.1.1. Cabling

For the pin assignment Phoenix power plug terminal refer to the subsection 11.1.2 "Phoenix Connector".

1. Cut the required length two isolated wires ( 1mm2) AWG 18 and strip each end 5 ~ 7 mm.

2. Twist the striped wire-ends and provide them with ferrules.

3. Loosen the two slotted pan head screws of the DC plug terminal far enough so that you can insert the end of the

prepared wires.

4. Insert the wires into the corresponding clamp of the Phoenix plug terminal. Make sure that you have the right

polarity of the connection [refer to Figure 11 or subsection 11.1.2 "Phoenix Connector"].

5. Fasten the screws to secure the wires into the clamps of the plug terminal.

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Before using your system, become familiar with the system components and check that

8/ Starting Up

The NWA-6500 Series must be only operated with the nominal voltage of 12V ~ 19V DC

8.1. Connecting to DC Power Supply

The DC power input jack (Figure 2, pos. 1) or Phoenix connector (Figure 2, pos. 2) is located on the rear side of the
NWA-6500 Series. The NWA-6500 Series will be connected to a AC-to-DC power adapter via the supplied male DC
power plug and corresponding power cable attached to the adapter, or be connected to a DC main power supply via
the supplied Phoenix power plug terminal (see Figure 11) and corresponding power wires (prepared as described in
the subsection 7.1.1 "Cabling").

or 19V ~ 36V of type SELV. For details refer to the chapter 10/ “Technical
Specifications”.

everything is connected properly. Following a proper cabling procedure will prevent a
false power-on condition, which could result in unit operational failure.

To connect the NWA-6500 Series to a corresponding DC power supply, please perform the following steps:

For model with DC jack:

1. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN, Figure 2, pos. 1) of the NWA-6500 Series.

When you install/disconnect the unit, the functional earth connection must always be
made first and disconnected last.

Also, it is recommended that the last connections attached to the system should be the
power wires!

The NWA-6500 Series must be connected DC power supply complying with the SELV
(Safety Extra Low Voltage) requirements of EN 60950-1 standard. It must be observed
that wiring and short-circuit/overcurrent protection is performed according to the
applicable standards, regulations and respect to the electrical specification of the
NWA-6500 Series.

The disconnecting device (fuse/circuit backer) rating must be in accordance with the
wire cross-section and the rated current of the NWA-6500 Series.

The cables must have some form of support so as to minimize the strain on the unit’s
connectors.

2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

3. Connect the power cable to a power outlet.

For model with Phoenix connector:

1. Ensure that the DC power source is switched off via a disconnecting device (circuit breaker), in order to ensure

that no power is flowing from the external DC power source during the connection procedure.

2. Connect the Phoenix power plug terminal prepared as described in the subsection 7.1.1 "Cabling" to the DC input

Phoenix connector (Figure 2, pos. 2) of the NWA-6500 Series. The DC input connector is located on the rear side.

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3. Connect the other ends of the DC power wires to the connections of the DC main power supply. Pay attention to

the polarity of the connections.

4. Switch on the disconnecting device (circuit breaker) in order to apply voltage to the terminals of the power wires.

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8.2. Operating System and Hardware Component Drivers

Your system can be supplied optionally with a pre-installed operating system.

If you have ordered your NWA-6500 Series with a pre-installed operating system, all drivers are installed in
accordance with the system configuration ordered (optional hardware components). Your system is fully operational
when you switch it on for the first time. Please pay attention to the following note.

If you have ordered the NWA-6500 Series without a pre-installed operating system, you will need to install the
operating system and the appropriate drivers for the system configuration you have ordered (optional hardware
components) yourself.

You can download the relevant drivers for the installed hardware from our web site by
selecting the product.

Pay attention to the manufacturer specifications of the operating system and the
integrated hardware components.

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9/ Maintenance and Cleaning

Our equipment requires only minimum servicing and maintenance for proper operation.

 For light soiling, clean the NWA-6500 Series with a dry cloth. Carefully remove dust from the surface of the

cooling fins of the chassis using a clean, soft brush.

 Stubborn dirt should be removed using a mild detergent and a soft cloth.

Do not use steel wool, metallic threads or solvents like abrasives, alcohol, acetone or
benzene for cleaning the NWA-6500 Series.

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10/ Technical Specifications

Table 7: Technical Specifications

System

Processor

Memory

Video

Display Interface

Network Connection

Ethernet

Peripheral Connection

USB

Serial Port

Storage & Expansion

Storage &
Expansion

Input Voltage &
Connector

Power Adapter

Firmware

BIOS

Watchdog

H/W Monitor

Real Time Clock

TPM

System Control & Monitoring

Button, Switch &
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Intel® Atom® C3338 (Dual Core, 4M Cache, up to 2.20 GHz, FCBGA1310, 9 W TDP)
Intel® Atom® C3538 (Quad Core, 8M Cache, up to 2.10 GHz, FCBGA1310, 15 W TDP)

1x DDR4 UDIMM (for Atom® C3338, low-profile RAM allowed)
2x DDR4 UDIMM (for Atom® C3538, low-profiled RAM allowed)

1x VGA (on rear)

6x GbE LAN (on rear, LAN3 & LAN4 Bypass, LAN5 & LAN6 Bypass)
LAN1 & LAN2: Intel® I210-AT
LAN3 ~ LAN6: Intel® Denverton SoC Ethernet Controller

2x USB 3.0 (Type A on rear)
1x RS232 (RJ45 on rear, console redirection support)

1x 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD
1x mSATA / mPCIe (full size, mixed w/ PCIe x1, SATA & USB 2.0)
1x M.2 Key A (mixed w/ PCIe x1)
1x M.2 Key B (mixed w/ SATA & USB 2.0)
1x Micro SIM Card Holder

DC 12 V ~ 19 V for Lockable DC Jack (on rear)
DC 19 V ~ 36 V for 2-pin Phoenix Connector (on rear)

AC to DC, 100 V ~ 240 V (model w/ DC Jack)

AMI uEFI BIOS w/ 128 Mb SPI Flash
Programmable WDT to generate system reset or LAN bypass
Voltages, Temperatures
SoC integrated RTC
Optional (Infineon SLB 9665 TPM 2.0)

1x Programmable Switch Button (on front, GP input support)
1x Clear CMOS Switch Button (on front)
1x Power LED (on front, green)
1x HDD LED (on front, red)
1x Status LED for GP output (on front, green)
1x Alarm LED for GP output (on front, red)

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6x Act / Link LED for LAN1 ~ LAN6 (on front, yellow)
6x Speed LED for LAN1~LAN6 (on front, 10: off/ 100: green/ 1000: orange)
1x WLAN LED (on front, green)
2x User-defined LED (on front, green)

Cooling

Cooling Method

Software

OS Support

Passive

Windows Server
Linux

10.1. Mechanical Specifications

Table 8: Mechanical Specifications

Construction Aluminum Chassis

Dimensions (W x D x H) 219 mm x 151 mm x 40 mm / 8.62" x 5.94" x 1.57" (model w/ DC Jack)

219 mm x 151 mm x 45 mm / 8.62" x 5.94" x 1.77" (model w/ Phoenix Connector)

Weight 1420 g / 3.13 lb (model w/ DC Jack)

1620 g / 3.57 lb (model w/ Phoenix Connector)

10.1.1. Mechanical Drawing

Figure 12: Mechanical Drawing

Model with DC Jack

Model with Phoenix Connector

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10.2. Environmental Conditions

Table 9: Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 45 °C / 32 °F ~ 113 °F (Standard)

0 °C ~ 65 °C / 32 °F ~ 149 °F (Extended)

Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ 80 °C / -4 °F ~ 176 °F

Humidity 0 % ~ 95 %

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11/ Standard Interfaces – Pin Assignments

Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign.

11.1.1. DC Jack

Table 10: DC Jack (see Figure 2, pos.1)

Pin Signal Name DC Jack (female)

1 +12~19Vin

2 GND

11.1.2. 2-pin Phoenix Connector

Table 11: 2-pin Phoenix Connector (see Figure 2, pos.2)

Pin Signal Name DC Jack (female)

1 +19~36Vin

2 GND

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11.1.3. VGA Connector

Table 12: VGA Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 3)

Pin Signal Name VGA Connector (DB-15)

1 Red

2 Green

3 Blue

4 NC

5 GND

6 GND

7 GND

8 GND

9 VCC

10 GND

11 NC

12 DDC data

13 HSYNC

14 VSYNC

15 DDC clock

11.1.4. Ethernet Connectors

Table 13: Ethernet Connector (see Figure 2, pos. 4)

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Pin Signal Name LAN1 ~ LAN6 (RJ45)

1 TX1+

2 TX1-

3 TX2+

4 TX3+

5 TX3-

6 TX2-

7 TX4+

8 TX4-

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

11.1.5. USB 3.0 Port

Table 14: USB 3.0 Port (see Figure 2, pos. 5)

USB 2.0 Contact Pins USB 3.0 Contact Pins 9-pin USB Connector Type A Version 3.0 / 2.0

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +USB_VCC 5 USB_RX-

2 USB_D- 6 USB_RX+

3 USB_D+ 7 GND

4 GND 8 USB_TX-

9 USB_TX+

11.1.6. RS232 Serial Port

Table 15: RS232 Serial Port (see Figure 2, pos. 6)

Pin Signal Name RJ45 Console Port

1 +5V

2 DCD

3 DSR

4 RXD

5 RTS

6 TXD

7 CTS

8 DTR

9 GND

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12/ uEFI BIOS

12.1. Starting the uEFI BIOS

The NWA-6500 Series is provided with a customized, pre-installed and configured version of AMI Aptio® V uEFI BIOS.
AMI BIOS firmware is based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (uEFI) specification and the Intel® Platform
Innovation Framework for EFI. This uEFI BIOS provides a variety of new and enhanced functions specifically tailored to
the hardware features of the NWA-6500 Series.

The BIOS version covered in this document might not be the latest version. The latest

The uEFI BIOS comes with a setup program that provides quick and easy access to the individual function settings for
control or modification of the uEFI BIOS configuration. The setup program allows the accessing of various menus that
provide functions or access to sub-menus with more specific functions of their own.

To start the uEFI BIOS setup program, follow the steps below:

1. Power on the board.

2. Wait until the first characters appear on the screen (POST messages or splash screen).

3. Press the <DEL> key.

4. If the uEFI BIOS is password-protected, a request for password will appear. Enter either the User Password or the

Supervisor Password (see Security menu), press <RETURN>, and proceed with step 5.

5. A setup menu will appear.
The NWA-6500 Series uEFI BIOS setup program uses a hot key-based navigation system. A hot key legend bar is
located on the bottom of the setup screens.

version might have certain differences to the BIOS options and features described in
this chapter.

The following table provides information concerning the usage of these hot keys.

Table 16: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar

Hotkeys Description

<F1> The <F1> key invokes the General Help window.

<-> The <Minus> key selects the next lower value within a field.

<+> The <Plus> key selects the next higher value within a field.

<F2> The <F2> key loads the previous values.

<F3> The <F3> key loads the standard default values.

<F4> The <F4> key saves the current settings and exit the uEFI BIOS setup.

<→> or <←>

<↑> or <↓>

<ESC> The <ESC> key exits a major setup menu and enter the Exit setup menu.

<RERURN> The <RETURN> key executes a command or select a submenu.

The <Left/Right> arrows selects major setup menus on the menu bar. For example:
Main, Advanced, Security, etc.

The <Up/Down> arrows selects fields in the current menu. For example: A setup
function or a sub-screen.

Pressing the <ESC> key in a sub-menu displays the next higher menu level.

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12.2. Setup Menus

The Setup utility features shows six menus in the selection bar at the top of the screen:

 Main
 Advanced
 Power
 Boot
 Security
 Save & Exit

The Setup menus are selected via the left and right arrow keys. The currently active menu and the currently active
uEFI BIOS Setup item are highlighted in white. Each Setup menu provides two main frames. The left frame displays all
available functions. Functions that can be configured are displayed in blue. Functions displayed in gray provide
information about the status or the operational configuration. The right frame displays an Item Specific Help window
providing an explanation of the respective function.

12.2.1. Main Setup Menu

Upon entering the uEFI BIOS Setup program, the Main Setup menu is displayed. This screen lists the Main Setup menu
sub-screens and provides basic system information. Additionally functions for setting the system time and date are
offered.

Table 17: Main Setup Menu Sub-Screens and Functions

Function Description

BIOS Information Read only field.

Displays information about the system BIOS

Memory Information Read only field.

Displays information about total memory

ME Information Read only field.

Displays information about Intel Management Engine (ME) version

Firmware Information Code version and firmware information

System Date Set System Date

System Time Set System Time

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Figure 13: BIOS Main Menu Screen System Data and Time

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Product Information

Product Name NWA-6500

BIOS Version R0.06 (x64)

BIOS Build Date 11/05/2018

ME FW Version 0B:4.0.4.181

CPU Information

Intel® Atom® CPU C3338 @ 1.50GHz

Microcode Revision 24h

Processor Cores 2/ 2

Memory Information

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Total Size 4096 MB (DDR4) Enter: Select

Frequency 1866 MHz +/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

System Date [Fri 11/30/2018] F2: Previous Values

System Time [15:32:12] F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

Access Level Administrator ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

System Date [dd/mm/yyyy] Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

System Time [hh:mm:ss] Set the Time. Use Tab to switch between Time elements.

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12.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu

The Advanced setup menu provides sub-screens and functions for advanced configurations. The following sub­screen functions are included in the menu:

 LAN Configuration
 FIA HSIO10 Configuration
 CPU Chipset Configuration
 NVMe Configuration
 SATA Configuration
 USB Configuration
 Trusted Computing
 Network Stack Configuration
 Super IO Configuration
 Serial Port Console Redirection
 LAN By Pass Configuration
 H/W Monitor

Setting items on this screen to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction.

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Figure 14: BIOS Advanced Menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Load Intel I210 UNDI [Disabled]

Load X553 1GbE UNDI [Disabled]

> FIA HSIO10 Configuration

> CPU Chipset Configuration

> NVMe Configuration

> SATA Configuration

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

> USB Configuration Enter: Select

> Trusted Computing +/-: Change Opt.

> Network Stack Configuration F1: General Help

> Super IO Configuration F2: Previous Values

> Serial Port Console Redirection F3: Optimized Defaults

> LAN By Pass Configuration F4: Save & Exit

> H/W Monitor ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Load Intel I210 UNDI [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to load onboard UNDI (Universal Network Driver

Interface) for Intel I210.

Load X553 1GbE UNDI [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to load onboard UNDI (Universal Network Driver

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Figure 15: BIOS Advanced Menu - FIA HSIO10 Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Flexible I/O Adapter HSIO10 Configuration

HSIO10 I/O amount Full Avtive

Lane 8: PCIE-C6139 (VGA) [PCIE Enabled]

Lane 18: XHCI-A [XHCI Enabled]

Lane 19: XHCI-B [XHCI Enabled]

Lane 0: I210-AT-1 [PCIE Enabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Lane 2: I210-AT-2 [PCIE Enabled] Enter: Select

Lane 10: mPCIE1 / mSATA [JP5 with mPCIE] +/-: Change Opt.

Lane 4: M.2 Key-A [PCIE Enabled] F1: General Help

Lane 6: M.2 Key-B (SATA) [JP4 with PCIE] F2: Previous Values

Lane 9: SATA1 [SATA Enable] F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

SIM Switch Control [To mPCIE1] ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Lane 8: PCIE-C6139
(VGA)

Lane 18: XHCI-A [Lane Disabled], [XHCI

[Lane Disabled], [PCIE
Enabled]

Select Lane to work as Disabled or PCIE-C6139 (VGA).

Select Lane to work as Disabled or XHCI-A.

Enabled]

Lane 19: XHCI-B [Lane Disabled], [XHCI

Select Lane to work as Disabled or XHCI-B.

Enabled]

Lane 0: I210-AT-1 [Lane Disabled], [PCIE

Select Lane to work as Disabled or I210-AT-1.

Enabled]

Lane 2: I210-AT-2 [Lane Disabled], [PCIE

Select Lane to work as Disabled or I210-AT-2.

Enabled]

Lane 10: mPCIE1 /
mSATA

[Lane Disabled], [PCIE
Enabled], [SATA

Select Lane to work as Disabled, mPCIE1 or mSATA1.

Enabled], [JP5 with
mPCIE]

Lane 4: M.2 Key-A [Lane Disabled], [PCIE

Select Lane to work as Disabled or M.2 Key-A.

Enabled]

Lane 6: M.2 Key-B
(SATA)

[Lane Disabled], [PCIE
Enabled], [SATA

Select Lane to work as Disabled or M.2 Key-B (SATA).

Enabled], [JP4 with
PCIE]

Lane 9: SATA1 [Lane Disabled],

Select Lane to work as Disabled or SATA1.

[SATA Enabled]

SIM Switch Control [To mPCIE1], [To M2

Control Micro SIM Card Holder for MPCIE1 or M2_KEY-B.

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Figure 16: BIOS Advanced Menu - CPU Chipset Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Chipset Configuration

EIST [Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

CPU C State [Enabled]

Active Processor Core 0

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

VMX [Enabled] Enter: Select

VT-d [Enabled] +/-: Change Opt.

VT-d Interrupt Remapping [Enabled] F1: General Help

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] F2: Previous Values

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] F3: Optimized Defaults

IQAT [Enabled] F4: Save & Exit

Fast Boot [Enabled] ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

EIST [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology.

Turbo Mode [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable CPU Turbo capability to

allow the processor core to run faster.

CPU C State [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable the enhanced Cx state of the

CPU.

VMX [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable the Vanderpool Technology

VT-d [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable VT-d.

VT-d Interrupt
Remapping

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable VT-d Interrupt Remapping. If

Interrupt Remapping is disabled, the XAPIC mode will be
disabled.

Max CPUID Value
Limit

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to limit CPUID maximum value. It should be

enabled in order to boot legacy OSes that cannot support CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.

Execute Disable Bit [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Execute Disable Bit

functionality, which prevents malicious buffer overflow attacks.
When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0.

IQAT [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Intel QuickAssist

Technology device from an OS.

Fast Boot [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable fast boot which skips

memory training and attempts to boot using last known good
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Figure 17: BIOS Advanced Menu - NVMe Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

NVMe controller and Drive information

No NVME Device Found

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Figure 18: BIOS Advanced Menu - SATA Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

SATA Configuration

SATA Controller 0 [Enabled]

SATA-0 Port Multiplier [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

Serial ATA 1 Empty +/-: Change Opt.

SATA 1 [Enabled] F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

SATA Controller 0 [Enabled], [Disabled] Select whether to enable or disable SATA controller (D:19, F:0).

SATA-0 Port
Multiplier

[Enabled], [Disabled] Select whether to enable or disable SATA Controller 0 port

multiplier support in CAP register of the controller.

SATA1 [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable SATA Controller 0 Port 1.

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Figure 19: BIOS Advanced Menu - USB Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

USB Configuration

USB Devices:

1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 1 Hub

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

Legacy USB Support [Enabled] +/-: Change Opt.

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] F1: General Help

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Legacy USB Support [Enabled], [Disabled],

[Auto]

Select whether to enable or disable Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are

connected.

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled], [Disabled] Select whether to enable or disable XHCI Hand-off function.

This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

USB Mass Storage
Driver Support

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver

Support.

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Figure 20: BIOS Advanced Menu - Trusted Computing

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Configuration

Security Device Support [Disabled]

NO Security Device Found

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Security Device
Support

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable BIOS support for security

device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be available.

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Figure 21: BIOS Advanced Menu - Network Stack Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Network Stack Configuration

LAN Boot I210-AT-1 [Disabled]

LAN Boot I210-AT-2 [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-1 [Disabled] Enter: Select

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-2 [Disabled] +/-: Change Opt.

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-3 [Disabled] F1: General Help

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-4 [Disabled] F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] F4: Save & Exit

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

LAN Boot I210-AT-1 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel I210-AT-1

LAN Boot I210-AT-2 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel I210-AT-2

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-1 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel X553 NIC with Marvell 88E1543 Port 1.

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-2 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel X553 NIC with Marvell 88E1543 Port 2.

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-3 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel X553 NIC with Marvell 88E1543 Port 3.

LAN Boot X553 1GbE-4 [Disabled], [Load PXE] Select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE (Preboot

Execution Environment) or uEFI-SNP (Simple Network Protocol).
Intel X553 NIC with Marvell 88E1543 Port 4.

Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If

disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available.

Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable IPv6 PXE boot support. If

disabled, IPv6 PXE boot support will not be available.

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Figure 22: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Super IO Configuration

> Serial Port 1 Configuration

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Figure 23: BIOS Advanced Menu - Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

Change Setting [Auto] +/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Serial Port [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings [Auto], [IO=3F8h;

Select an optional setting for Super IO device.
IRQ=4;], [IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12;], [IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12;], [IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 12;], [IO=2E8h;
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
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Figure 24: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

COM1

Console Redirection [Enabled]

> Console Redirection Settings

COM2 (Disabled)

Console Redirection Port Is Disabled

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

Legacy Console Redirection +/-: Change Opt.

> Legacy Console Redirection Settings F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency

F3: Optimized Defaults

Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled] F4: Save & Exit

> Console Redirection Settings ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Console Redirection [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable console redirection.

Figure 25: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration - COM1 Console Redirection Settings

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

COM1

Console Redirection Settings

Terminal Type [ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

Data Bits [8]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Parity [None] Enter: Select

Stop Bits [1] +/-: Change Opt.

Flow Control [None] F1: General Help

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] F2: Previous Values

Recorder Mode [Disabled] F3: Optimized Defaults

Resolution 100x31 [Disabled] F4: Save & Exit

Putty KeyPad [VT100] ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Terminal Type [VT100], [VT100+],

[VT-UTF8], [ANSI]

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VT100: ASCII char set.

VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.

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Feature Option Description

VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode

ANSI: Extended ASCII char set.

Bits per second [9600], [19200],

[38400], [57600],
[115200]

Select serial port transmission speed. The speed must be

matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require

lower speeds.

Data Bits [7], [8] Select data bits.

Parity [None], [Even], [Odd],

[Mark], [Space]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some

transmission errors.

Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even.

Odd: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is odd.

Mark: parity bit is always 1.

Space: parity bit is always 0.

Stop Bits [1], [2] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit

indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.

Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop

bit. The options are 1 and 2 stop bits.

Flow Control [None], [Hardware

RTS/CTS]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When

sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a 'stop' signal can

be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a

'start' signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Software flow

control uses start/stop ASCII chars, which slows down the data

flow and can be problematic if binary data is being sent.

The flow control options are:

• None

• Hardware CTS/RTS: HW flow control uses two wires to send

start/stop signals.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key
Support

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key

Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

Recorder Mode [Disabled], [Enabled] With this mode enabled, only text will be sent. This is to capture

terminal data.

Resolution 100x31 [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable extended terminal

resolution.

Putty KeyPad [VT100], [LINUX],

Select FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty.
[XTERMR6], [SCO],
[ESCN], [VT400]

Figure 26: BIOS Advanced Menu - Serial Port Console Configuration - Legacy Console Redirection Settings

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Redirection COM Port [COM1]

Resolution [80x24]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Redirect After POST [BootLoader] Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

Redirection COM Port [COM1], [COM2

(Disabled)]

Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and

Legacy OPROM Messages.

Resolution [80x24], [80x25] Select the number of rows and columns supported redirection

on legacy OS.

Redirect After POST [Always Enabled],

[BootLoader]

When BootLoader is selected, the legacy console redirection is

disabled before booting to legacy OS. When Always Enabled is

selected, the legacy console redirection is enabled for legacy OS.

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Figure 27: BIOS Advanced Menu - LAN By Pass Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

LAN By Pass Configuration

LAN Bypass 1 Function [Disabled]

LAN Bypass 2 Function [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Switch Button Function [Power On/Off] Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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Feature Option Description

LAN Bypass 1

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable load LAN1 By Pass function.

Function

LAN Bypass 2

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable load LAN2 By Pass function.

Function

Switch Button
Function

[Power On/Off],
[System Reset], [GPI

Select switch button mode.

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Figure 28: BIOS Advanced Menu - H/W Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

PC Health Status

CPU Temperature-DTS : +51 C

CPU Temperature-Thermal : +49 C

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

System Temperature : +39 C Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

+VCORE : +1.053 V F1: General Help

+5V : +5.106 V F2: Previous Values

+VDC : +12.156 V F3: Optimized Defaults

+3.3V : +3.376 V F4: Save & Exit

+VRTC : +3.136 V ESC: Exit

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12.2.3. Power Setup Menu

The Power setup menu provides functions and a sub-screen for power configurations. The following sub-screen
function is included in the menu:

 WatchDog Timer Configuration

Figure 29: BIOS Power Setup Menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Power Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Resume Event Control

Resume LAN X553 1GbE-1 [Disabled]

Resume LAN X553 1GbE-2 [Disabled] Enter: Select

Resume LAN X553 1GbE-3 [Disabled] +/-: Change Opt.

Resume LAN X553 1GbE-4 [Disabled] F1: General Help

Resume LAN I210-AT-1 [Disabled] F2: Previous Values

Resume LAN I210-AT-2 [Disabled] F3: Optimized Defaults

Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] F4: Save & Exit

> WatchDog Timer Configuration ESC: Exit

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→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Feature Option Description

Restore AC Power
Loss

[Power Off], [Power
On], [Last State]

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power

failure.

Select [Power Off] if you want the system to remain off after

power restored.

Select [Power On] if you use a power strip to turn the system on.

Power Saving Mode [Disabled], [EUP SOC

Power]

Configure the power saving mode configuration.

EUP SOC Power: Save power for USB, PCIE-Slot, LAN and

chipset-SOC components.

Resume LAN X553
1GbE-1

[Disabled], [OS­Driver], [FW-

Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel X553 NIC

with Marvell 88E1543 Port 1.
MagicPacket]

Resume LAN X553
1GbE-2

[Disabled], [OS­Driver], [FW-

Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel X553 NIC

with Marvell 88E1543 Port 2.
MagicPacket]

Resume LAN X553
1GbE-3

[Disabled], [OS­Driver], [FW-

Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel X553 NIC

with Marvell 88E1543 Port 3.
MagicPacket]

Resume LAN X553
1GbE-4

[Disabled], [OS­Driver], [FW-

Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel X553 NIC

with Marvell 88E1543 Port 4.
MagicPacket]

Resume LAN I210-AT- [Disabled], [OS- Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel I210-AT-1.

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Feature Option Description

1

Driver], [FW­MagicPacket]

Resume LAN I210-AT-2 [Disabled], [OS-

Select whether to enable wake from LAN device Intel I210-AT-2.
Driver], [FW­MagicPacket]

Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable Wake Up on Alarm, to turn

on your system on a special day of the month.

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Figure 30: BIOS Power Setup Menu - WatchDog Timer Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

WatchDog Timer Configuration

WDT Function [Disabled]

WDT Count Mode* [Minute]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

WDT Timer* 3 Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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* These items appear only when enbling WDT Function.

Feature Option Description

WDT Function [Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable WatchDog Timer function.

WDT Count Mode [Second], [Minute] Select WatchDog count mode: second or minute.

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12.2.4. Boot Setup Menu

The boot setup menu lists the for boot device priority order, that is generated dynamically.

Figure 31: BIOS Boot Setup Menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration

Full Screen LOGO Display [Disabled]

Setup Prompt Timeout 1

Bootup NumLock State [On]

CSM Support [Enabled]

Boot Option Filter [EUFI and Legacy] Enter: Select

Boot up Available Beep [Enabled] +/-: Change Opt.

Load built-in Shell [Enabled] F1: General Help

File System Drivers [Enabled] F2: Previous Values

LED8 Boot Status [Driven Low] F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

Boot Option Priorities ESC: Exit

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→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Feature Option Description

Full Screen LOGO

[Disabled], [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable to display logo screen.

Display

Bootup NumLock
State

[On], [Off] Select the state of the NumLock feature of the keyboard after

Startup.

[On]: The keys on the keypad will act as numeric keys.

[Off]: The keys on the keypad will act as cursor keys.

CSM Support [Enabled] Select whether to enable or disable CSM support.

Boot Option Filter [UEFI and Legacy],

Control Legacy / UEFI ROMs priority.
[Legacy only], [UEFI
only]

Boot up Available

[Enabled], [Disabled] Select whether to enable or disable boot up available beep.

Beep

Load built-in Shell [Enabled], [Disabled] It controls installation of the boot option for a built-in shell.

File System Drivers [Enabled], [Disabled] Free software UEFI file system drivers, such as a read-only

NTFS or exFAT EFI drivers, courtesy of the GRUB project.

LED8 Boot Status [Driven High], [Driven

Low]

LED8 (UGLED/DGLED) boot status when system BIOS boot

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12.2.5. Security Setup Menu

The Security setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings.
The passwords are case-sensitive. The NWA-6500 Series provides no factory-set passwords.

If there is already a password installed, the system asks for this first. To clear a
password, simply enter nothing and acknowledge by pressing <RETURN>. To set a
password, enter it twice and acknowledge by pressing <RETURN>.

Figure 32: BIOS Security Setup Menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to
Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup

If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and
must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights

The password length must be in the following range:

Minimum Length 3

Maximum length 20 Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

Administrator Password F1: General Help

User Password F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

HDD Security Configuration: F4: Save & Exit

HDD 0: WDC WD 1600BE ESC: Exit

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→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Feature Description

Administrator Password Set administrator password

User Password Set user password

If only the administrator’s password is set, then only access to setup is limited. The
password is only entered when entering setup.

If only the user’s password is set, then the password is a power on password and must
be entered to boot or enter setup. Within the setup menu the user has administrator
rights.

Password length requirements are maximum 20 characters and minimum 3 characters.

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12.2.5.1. Remember the password

It is highly recommended to keep a record of all passwords in a safe place. Forgotten passwords results in being
locked out of the system.

If the system cannot be booted because the User Password or the Supervisor Password are not know, contact our
Support for further assistance.

HDD security passwords cannot be cleared using the above method.

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12.2.6. Save & Exit Setup Menu

The exit setup menu provides functions for handling changes made to the UEFI BIOS settings and the exiting of the
setup program.

Figure 33: BIOS Save & Exit Setup Menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Save & Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes Enter: Select

Discard Changes +/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

Restore Defaults F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Feature Description

Save Changes and
Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes. Once you are finished making your
selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are
saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and
stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes and
Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes. Select this option only if you do not want
to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields
other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.

Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup values. This option allows you to save the

selections you made. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to
save any changes.

Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup values. This option allows you to

discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting
this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the
previously saved values.

Restore Defaults Restore Default values for all the setup values. This option allows you to load optimal

default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus, which will provide the
best performance settings for your system. The F9 key can be used for this operation.

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Appendix A: List of Acronyms

The following table does not contain the complete acronyms used in signal names,
signal type definitions or similar. A description of the signals is included in the I/O

Table 18: List of Acronyms

Connector and Internal connector chapters within this user guide.

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2D Two-Dimensional

3D Three-Dimensional

AT Advanced Technology

ATX Advanced Technology eXtended

BGA Ball Grid Array

BIOS Basic Input / Output System

BSP Board Support Package

CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide

Semiconductor

CPU Central Processing Unit

DC Direct Current

DDC Display Data Channel

DIO Digital Input / Output

ECC Error-Correcting Code

EEE Electrical and Electronic Equipment

EOS Electrical OverStress

ESD ElectroStatic Discharge

GbE Gigabit Ethernet

HDD Hard Disk Drive

HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface

LAN Local Area Network

LED Light Emitting Device

LVDS Low-Voltage Differential Signaling

ME F/W Management Engine Firmware

mPCIe mini Peripheral Component Interconnect

express

PC-AT Personal Computer - Advanced

Technology

PCB Printed Circuit Board

PSU Power Supply Unit

PVC PolyViny Chloride

PWM Pulse Width Modulation

RAM Random Access Memory

ROM Read-Only Memory

RTC Real-Time Clock

SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

SDP Serial Download Protocol

SELV Safety Extra-Low Voltage

SIM Subscriber Identity Module

SMBus System Management Bus

SoC System on Chip

SO-DIMM Small Outline Dual In-line Memory

Module

SPD Serial Presence Detect

SPI Serial Peripheral Interface

TDP Thermal Design Power

TPM Trusted Platform Module

UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

USB Universal Serial Bus

UTP Update Transfer Protocol

VGA Video Graphics Array

WDT WatchDog Timer

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment

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