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Nexcom NEX 605 User Manual

Nexcom NEX 605
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NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Published July 2012
www.nexcom.com
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Industrial Computing Solutions
Embedded Computing (Industrial Motherboard)
NEX 605
User Manual

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Nexcom NEX 605 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNexcom
ModelNEX 605
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Legal Notices

Includes copyright, disclaimer, and acknowledgements information for the manual and product.

Regulatory Compliance

Details FCC and CE compliance statements and requirements for the system.

RoHS Compliance

Outlines NEXCOM's environmental policy regarding RoHS compliance and product recognition.

Warranty and RMA

NEXCOM Warranty Period

Specifies the warranty duration and conditions for NEXCOM products.

NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

Details the procedure for returning products for repair or replacement under warranty.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Provides essential warnings, cautions, and safety information for device installation and operation.

Installation Recommendations

Offers guidance on setting up a suitable environment and using proper tools for installation.

Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety instructions for operating and maintaining the equipment.

Technical Support and Assistance

Provides information on obtaining technical support and necessary details for inquiries.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the user manual for clarity.

Global Service Contact Information

Headquarters

Contact details for the NEXCOM headquarters in Taiwan.

France

Contact information for NEXCOM France.

United Kingdom

Contact information for NEXCOM EUROPE in the UK.

USA

Contact information for NEXCOM USA.

Germany

Contact information for NEXCOM GmbH in Germany.

Italy

Contact information for NEXCOM ITALIA S.r.l.

China

Contact information for NEXCOM China.

China-Shanghai Office

Contact information for the NEXCOM Shanghai office.

Package Contents

Ordering Information

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Overview

Provides a general introduction to the NEX 605 motherboard, including an image.

Key Features

Lists the main features and specifications of the NEX 605 motherboard.

Hardware Specifications

Details the technical specifications for CPU, memory, chipset, BIOS, LAN, display, audio, and expansion.

I/O Interface Details

Describes the various I/O ports and connectors available on the motherboard.

Watchdog Timer

Explains the watchdog timer functionality and its programming capabilities.

Physical Characteristics

Details the board dimensions, operating environment, and certifications.

Knowing Your NEX 605

Provides a visual layout of the motherboard, identifying key connectors and components.

Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

Preparation and Precautions

Guidance on preparing the workspace and general precautions before working with components.

Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of jumpers on the motherboard.

Connector Locations

Illustrates the physical locations of jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

CMOS Clear Select

Details the jumper for clearing CMOS settings.

Power Mode Select

Describes the jumper used to select the power mode (ATX or AT).

LVDS Backlight Power Select

Explains the jumper for selecting the LVDS backlight power source.

PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports

Pin definition for the PS/2 connectors used for mouse and keyboard.

COM1 and VGA Ports

Pin definitions for the COM1 (DB-9) and VGA (DB-15) ports.

HDMI Connector

Pin definition for the HDMI port.

Dual eSata Ports

Pin definition for the dual eSATA ports.

LAN1 and USB0/1 Ports

Pin definitions for the first LAN port and USB 0/1 ports.

LAN2 and USB2/3 Ports

Pin definitions for the second LAN port and USB 2/3 ports.

Audio Connectors

Pin definition for the audio connectors (Mic-in, Line-out).

SATA and LAN LED Connectors

Pin definition for SATA and LAN LED connectors.

FP Control Connector

Pin definition for the Front Panel control connector.

SMBus Connector

Pin definition for the SMBus connector.

Line-in Connector

Pin definition for the Line-in audio connector.

SGPIO (SFF-8485) connector

Pin definition for the SGPIO connector.

USB6/7 Connector

Pin definition for the USB 6/7 connector.

USB8/9 Connector

Pin definition for the USB 8/9 connector.

LVDS Backlight Connector

Pin definition for the LVDS backlight connector.

COM2 Connector (RS232)

Pin definition for the COM2 serial port (RS232).

COM3 Connector (RS232)

Pin definition for the COM3 serial port (RS232).

COM4 Connector (RS232)

Pin definition for the COM4 serial port (RS232).

IR Connector

Pin definition for the Infrared (IR) connector.

FAN Connectors

Pin definition for the fan connectors.

RTC Battery IN Connector

Pin definition for the RTC battery input connector.

ATX Power Connector

Pin definition for the ATX power supply connector.

SATA 2.0 Connectors

Pin definitions for the SATA 2.0 connectors.

LVDS Connector

Pin definition for the LVDS connector.

Sim Card Holder

Details the pin configuration for the SIM card holder.

PIO Connector

Pin definition for the Parallel I/O (PIO) connector.

Mini-PCIe Slot (3.5G)

Pin definition for the Mini-PCIe slot.

PCIe x4 Connector

Pin definition for the PCIe x4 slot connector.

Block Diagram

A diagram illustrating the internal connections and data flow of the motherboard.

Board Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the motherboard in millimeters.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

About BIOS Setup

Explains the BIOS Setup program utility, its function, and how it stores system parameters in CMOS RAM.

When to Configure the BIOS

Lists the conditions and scenarios that require accessing the BIOS setup program.

Default Configuration

Describes how system settings are predefined or automatically detected by the BIOS.

Entering Setup

Provides instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

Legends

Explains the keyboard keys and symbols used within the BIOS setup interface.

Submenu Navigation

Describes how to navigate and access submenus within the BIOS setup utility.

Main BIOS Menu

Details the initial screen displayed upon entering the BIOS Setup Utility.

System Date and Time Settings

Explains how to view and configure the system's date and time settings.

Access Level

Indicates the current user's access level within the BIOS.

ACPI Settings

Configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings for system power management.

S5 RTC Wake Settings

Allows configuration of system wake-up events based on the Real-Time Clock (RTC).

CPU Configuration

Provides settings for configuring the processor, including Hyper-Threading and Execute Disable Bit.

CPUID Maximum Limit

Option to limit the CPUID instruction return value for compatibility with certain operating systems.

Intel IGD Configuration

Settings for configuring the Intel Integrated Graphics Device (IGD), including display output.

SATA Configuration

Configures SATA drive modes (IDE, AHCI, RAID) and port settings.

USB Configuration

Settings for managing USB devices, including legacy support and USB 3.0.

EHCI Hand-Off

Workaround for OSs not supporting EHCI hand-off for USB controllers.

Super IO Configuration

Configures serial and parallel ports managed by the Super I/O chip.

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Enables or disables and configures the COM1 serial port.

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Enables or disables and configures the COM2 serial port.

Serial Port 2 Configuration

Enables or disables and configures the COM3 serial port.

Serial Port 3 Configuration

Enables or disables and configures the COM4 serial port.

Parallel Port Configuration

Configures the parallel port (LPT/LPTE) settings and device mode.

South Bridge Configuration

Settings related to the South Bridge chipset features, including power loss behavior.

Azalia HD Audio

Enables or disables the Azalia High Definition Audio controller.

High Precision Timer

Enables or disables the high precision event timer for system timing.

Chipset USB Configuration

Manages USB device settings specific to the chipset, including EHCI and UHCI controllers.

Bootup NumLock State

Determines the default state of the NumLock key upon system boot.

Launch PXE OPROM

Enables or disables the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot option.

Boot Option Priorities

Sets the sequence of boot devices for system startup.

Administrator Password

Allows setting or changing the BIOS administrator password for system access control.

User Password

Allows setting or changing the BIOS user password for power-on protection.

Save Changes and Reset

Saves current BIOS settings and restarts the system.

Discard Changes and Reset

Exits the BIOS setup without saving any changes made.

Restore Defaults

Resets all BIOS settings to their factory default values.

Boot Override

Allows bypassing the normal boot sequence to boot from a specific device.

Appendix A: Watchdog Timer

WDT Programming Guide

Provides programming instructions and code examples for configuring the Watchdog Timer (WDT).

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