Summary of Contents for VIA Mainboard ARTiGO-A1150
- Page 1 ARTiGO-A1150 Barebone System with EPIA-P900 Embedded Board Revision 1.02 102-06252012-1125...
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Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2011-2012 VIA Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of VIA Technologies, Incorporated. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Do’s Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. -
Page 4: Box Contents
Box Contents 1 x ARTiGO-A1150 system 1 x AC-to-DC adapter, DC 12V/5A, 60W 1 x Power cable, 180 cm, USA type 1 x Installation Guide... -
Page 5: Ordering Information
Ordering Information Model Number Description ATG-1150-1D10A1 VIA Eden™ X2 1.0GHz Processor based Embedded System, with 1 x VGA, 1 x ® HDMI , HD Audio (Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in), 1 x GigaLAN, 4 x USB 2.0 1 x USB device, DC-In 12V Optional Accessories Power Cord 99G33-02034C... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 1 Product Overview....................1 Key Features......................2 Specifications ......................4 ARTiGO-A1150 Dimensions................7 2 Front, Rear and Side I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality..9 Front I/O Layout ....................10 Rear I/O Layout ....................10 Side I/O Layout....................10 I/O Pin Description ...................11 Power Button....................11... - Page 7 Nano CPU TM3 Function ................39 SATA Configuration ..................40 Hard Disk Information................40 SuperIO Configuration ...................42 Serial Ports 1 to 2 Address................42 Hardware Health Configuration ...............43 Smart FAN 1 ....................43 ACPI Configuration...................44 Suspend Mode ....................44 ACPI Version Features ................44 APM Configuration...................45 Power Button Mode...................45 Restore on AC/Power Loss..............46 Resume on LAN....................46 Resume on RTC Alarm................46...
- Page 8 Password Check....................56 Exit Options ......................57 Save Changes and Exit ................57 Discard Changes and Exit................57 Discard Changes ..................57 Load Optimal Defaults................57 5 Driver Installation....................59 Microsoft Driver Support................60 Linux Driver Support ..................60 VIII...
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Page 9: Product Overview
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Page 10: Key Features
Quick Data Transmission by USB d d d d evice port evice port evice port evice port The ARTiGO-A1150 comes with one USB device port that allows ARTiGO-A1150 as a USB Client device for user friendly and quick data transfer to another computer. Display Acceleration Display Acceleration Display Acceleration... - Page 11 Networking Networking support support support support The ARTiGO-A1150 is equipped with an RJ-45 port that supports Gigabit Ethernet. The ARTiGO-A1150 also has a WLAN module option that gives the ARTiGO-A1150 freedom of WiFi access. Embedded OS Embedded OS Embedded OS...
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Page 12: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS Processor Core • VIA Eden X2 1.0 GHz processor Logic System • NanoBGA2 package • 800 MHz Front Side Bus speed • 2 MB L2 Cache memory System Chipset System Chipset System Chipset System Chipset • VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset BIOS BIOS BIOS... - Page 13 USB 2.0 U U U U SB SB SB SB 2.0 2.0 ports ports ports ports • Supports four USB 2.0 ports • Supports one USB device port Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive Storage Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive •...
- Page 14 Mechanical Construction Construction Construction Construction • Aluminum Chassis Housing Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting • Optional Wall/VESA dual function mouting bracket Dimension (W x H x D) Dimension (W x H x D) Dimension (W x H x D) Dimension (W x H x D) •...
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Page 15: Artigo-A1150 Dimensions
GO-A1150 D IMENSIONS 146 mm Inspired by Pico-ITX 52 mm 56 mm 14 mm 2.01 mm 52 mm 50 mm 99 mm... -
Page 17: Front, Rear And Side I/O Pin Descriptions And Functionality
Front, Rear and Side I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality... -
Page 18: Front I/O Layout
I/O L RONT AYOUT USB port 2 USB port 1 Power button Inspired by Pico-ITX Power LED HDD LED Line-in Mini USB port Line-out Mic-in I/O L AYOUT LAN port USB port 3 USB port 4 DC IN 12V HDMI VGA port HDMI port Power port... -
Page 19: I/O Pin Description
The HDD LED indicates the hard disk status and flashes in red. USB device port The ARTiGO-A1150 provides a USB device port in the front panel for quick data transfer to another computer. Signal +5VUSBD USBDP-... -
Page 20: Audio Ports (Line-Out, Line-In And Mic-In)
Audio Ports (Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in) The ARTiGO-A1150 offers High Definition Audio through three 3.5 mm TRS jack connectors: Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in. The Line-out jack is for connecting to external speakers or headphones. The Line-In jack is for connecting to an external audio device such as a CD player, tape player, etc. -
Page 21: Hdmi ® Port
DDCSDA Hot Plug Detect LAN Port The ARTiGO-A1150 is equipped with the VIA VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators to show its Active/Link status (green LED) and Speed status (white LED). -
Page 23: Basic Installation
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Page 24: Installing The Memory
Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the memory access cover on the bottom side of the ARTiGO-A1150 and remove the screw. Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Remove the memory access cover as indicated in the figure below. - Page 25 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Insert the memory module into the DDR3 SODIMM socket at the 45 degree angle. Then push down until the memory module snaps into place. The DDR3 SODIMM socket has two locking mechanisms that will click once the memory module has been fully inserted.
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Page 26: Opening The Top Cover Chassis
Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Remove the screw of the top cover from the rear panel of the ARTiGO-A1150. Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Then gently slide the top cover backward and lift off the top cover... -
Page 27: Installing The Sata 2.5" Hard Disk
SATA 2.5” H NSTALLING THE Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Gently slide and remove the top cover backward and lift off the top cover. Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step On the bottom side of the top cover, remove the SATA 2.5” hard disk cover plate by unscrewing the four screws. - Page 28 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Attach the hard disk plate to the 2.5-inch SATA hard disk by aligning the mounting holes on the SATA 2.5” hard disk with the mounting holes on the hard disk cover plate. Then secure the hard disk in place with four screws.
- Page 29 Step Step Step Step 5 5 5 5 Reinstall the hard disk plate by aligning the cover plate with the mounting holes under the top cover and secure it with four screws. Step Step Step Step 6 6 6 6 Connect the SATA power and SATA data cables to the hard disk.
- Page 30 Step Step Step Step 7 7 7 7 Replace the top cover onto the ARTiGO-A1150.
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Page 31: Installing The Sd Card Reader
SD C NSTALLING THE EADER Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the mounting area of SD card reader. Remove the five screws in order to remove the front panel plate. S S S S tep 2 tep 2 tep 2 tep 2 Remove the fan duct as indicated in the figure below. - Page 32 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Mount the SD card reader module (EMIO-5130) and secure it with two screws. Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Locate the SD card reader pin headers on the SD card reader module (EMIO-5130) and on the P820-B daughter card.
- Page 33 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Gently connect the SD card reader cable to the pin header on the SD card reader module (EMIO-5130) and to the pin header on the P820-B daughter card.
- Page 34 Step 6 6 6 6 Properly route the SD card reader cable underneath the fan duct. Then reinstall the fan duct and front panel plate. Step Step 7 7 7 7 Step Step Replace the top cover of the ARTiGO-A1150.
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Page 35: Installing The Wlan Kit
WLAN NSTALLING THE Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Remove the top cover and the front panel plate by unscrewing the five screws as indicated in the figure below. Step 2 Remove the four screws indicated by the red arrows and carefully lift the fan duct off the board. - Page 36 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Locate the WLAN pin header on the P820-B daughter card. Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Gently connect WLAN USB cable to the pin header on the P820-B daughter card.
- Page 37 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 First reinstall the fan duct, and connect the grounding cable to one of the screws of the fan duct as indicated in the figure below. Then attach the front panel plate and secure it with screws. Note: Make sure the WLAN USB cable is properly routed underneath the fan duct.
- Page 38 WLAN antenna cable to the micro RF connector on the WLAN USB module (EMIO-1530 802.11b/g or EMIO-1533 802.11n) as indicated in the figure below. Step Step 9 9 9 9 Step Step Reinstall the top cover of the ARTiGO-A1150.
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Page 39: Installing Vesa Mount Bracket
VESA M NSTALLING OUNT RACKET An optional VESA mount bracket kit is available for mounting the ARTiGO-A1150 behind the monitor. Step Step 1 1 1 1 Step Step Attach the VESA mount bracket to the back of the monitor as... - Page 40 Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step Place the ARTiGO-A1150 unit into the VESA mount bracket. Then connect all the necessary cables from the opening in the base of the bracket.
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Page 41: Bios Setup
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Page 42: Entering The Bios Setup Menu
BIOS S NTERING THE ETUP Power on the computer and press <Delete Delete> during the beginning Delete Delete of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, restart the system and try again. ONTROL Keys Description... -
Page 43: Getting Help
ETTING The BIOS setup program provides a “General Help General Help” screen. You General Help General Help can display this screen from any menu/sub-menu by pressing <F1 F1>. The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating F1 F1 the BIOS setup. -
Page 44: System Overview
YSTEM VERVIEW The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the navigation bar to the “Main” label. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview... -
Page 45: System Date
System Date This section shows the current system date. Press Tab Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab to traverse left through the month, day, and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab year segments. The + + + + and - - - - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values. -
Page 46: Advanced Settings
DVANCED ETTINGS The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU. WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. -
Page 47: Cpu Configuration
CPU C ONFIGURATION The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Enabled/Disabled Module Version 01.08 Nano CPU Thermal Monitor 3 function. -
Page 48: Sata Configuration
SATA C ONFIGURATION The SATA Configuration screen shows links to the primary and secondary SATA hard drive information screens. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SATA Configuration While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the Serial ATA IDE devices presence of SATA devices. SATA-1 Primary IDE : [Hard Disk] This displays the status... - Page 49 In addition, the PIO and DMA modes may be configured for each SATA hard drive. PIO Mode The PIO Mode has six possible settings: Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The “Auto” setting enables the BIOS to autonomously determine the appropriate PIO mode for the hard drive.
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Page 50: Superio Configuration
IO C UPER ONFIGURATION The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses and IRQs of the onboard serial ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure F81865F Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Select Screen... -
Page 51: Hardware Health Configuration
ARDWARE EALTH ONFIGURATION The Hardware Health Configuration displays all monitored information. The temperature is taken from a sensor. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hardware Health Configuration Fan configuration mode setting CPU Temperature :33°C/91°F System Temperature :28°C/82°F Fan1 Speed :3000 RPM +1.2V (VIN1) :1.240 V +3.3V (VIN2) :3.352 V... -
Page 52: Acpi Configuration
ACPI C ONFIGURATION Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Suspend mode... -
Page 53: Apm Configuration
APM C ONFIGURATION Advanced Power Management (APM) enables the operating system to co-work with the BIOS to control the system power management. The APM Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Button Mode [On/Off]... -
Page 54: Restore On Ac/Power Loss
Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss defines how the system will respond after AC power has been interrupted while the system is on. There are three options. Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off The Power Off option keeps the system in an off state until the power button is pressed again. -
Page 55: Rtc Alarm Date (Days)
RTC Alarm Date (Days) The RTC Alarm Date feature is visible only when Resume on RTC Resume on RTC Resume on RTC Resume on RTC Alarm Alarm is enabled. This feature enables the user to specify a specific Alarm Alarm date each month or daily recurrence. -
Page 56: Spread Spectrum Configuration
PREAD PECTRUM ONFIGURATION The Spread Spectrum Configuration screen enables access to the Spread Spectrum Setting feature. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Spread Spectrum Configuration Dynamic to adjust SSC. CPU Spread Spectrum Setting [0.1%] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.69... -
Page 57: Usb Configuration
USB C ONFIGURATION The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices. Additionally, support for various USB features can be enabled or disabled. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables USB device mode. Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse USB Device Mode Enable [Enabled]... -
Page 58: Crb Configuration
CRB C ONFIGURATION The CRB Configuration screen includes several chipset settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Clock [Auto] Options Select Display Device 1 [CRT] Select Display Device 2 [HDMI] Auto VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) [256MB] 400 MHz OnChip HDAC Device [Enable] 533 MHz WATCH-DOG... -
Page 59: Vga Share Memory (Frame Buffer)
VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) The VGA Share Memory feature enables the user to choose the amount of the system memory to reserve for use by the integrated graphics controller. The amount of memory that can be reserved ranges from 64 – 512 MB. OnChip HDAC Device The OnChip HDAC Device feature enables the BIOS to control the high definition audio codec in the chipset. -
Page 60: Boot Settings
ETTINGS The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Boot Boot Boot Settings Configuration Settings Configuration Settings Configuration Settings Configuration and Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority screens. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot... -
Page 61: Quick Boot
Quick Boot The Quick Boot feature enables the BIOS to skip certain tests in order to speed up the boot sequence. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled. Quiet Boot The Quiet Boot feature hides all of the Power-on Self Test (POST) messages during the boot sequence. -
Page 62: Boot Device Priority
EVICE RIORITY The Boot Device Priority screen lists all bootable devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority Specifies the best sequence from the 1st Boot Device [Network: VIA Networking] available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. -
Page 63: Security Settings
ECURITY ETTINGS The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password... -
Page 64: Password Check
Password Check This feature is compulsory when the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password option is set. The user will have up to three chances to enter the correct password before the BIOS forces the system to stop booting. -
Page 65: Exit Options
PTIONS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit F10 key can be used for Discard Changes this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Select Screen Select Item Enter Change... -
Page 67: Driver Installation
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Page 68: Microsoft Driver Support
For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. INUX RIVER UPPORT The VIA ARTiGO-A1150 is highly compatible with many Linux distributions. Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: 1. Drivers provided by VIA 2.