IBASE Technology ARD-028-N User Manual

All-in-one bar-type digital signage display

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ARD-028-N
All-in-One Bar-Type
Digital Signage Display
User's Manual
Version 1.0
(May 2017)

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  • Page 1 ARD-028-N All-in-One Bar-Type Digital Signage Display User’s Manual Version 1.0 (May 2017)
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
  • Page 3: Compliance

    0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 5: Caution

    Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CMOS Data Clearance (JP4) ..........17 2.4.2 ME Register Clearance (JP5) ..........18 Connectors Quick Reference ..............19 2.5.1 COM RS-232/422/485 Port (CN7) ........19 2.5.2 Full-Size Mini-PCIe / mSATA Connector (J14) ..... 20 Chapter 3 Driver Installation ..............21 ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 7 4.5.1 North Bridge ................45 Security Settings ................... 46 Boot Settings..................48 Save & Exit Settings................50 Appendix ...................... 52 I/O Port Address Map ................53 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............... 56 Watchdog Timer Configuration .............. 57 ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction ARD-028-N, a product code of IBASE Digital Signage Player series, is an all- in-one system for general applications. It is a fanless signage player with Atom™ E3825 DC processor and an Intel ® ® Intel I210IT Ethernet controller.
  • Page 10: Packing List

    General Information 1.3 Packing List Your ARD-028-N package should include the items listed below. If any of the items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. • ARD-028-N • Female Terminal Block •...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    CE EMC EN50155 (T1) & EN50121-3-2 / FCC Class B / cULus / Certificate I/O Ports DC Input Terminal block for 12V DC-In 2 x M12 GbE LAN 2 x USB 2.0 Serial 1 x COM Port (RS-232/422/485, jumperless selection) ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 12 Operating: -25 ~ 40 °C (-13 ~ 104 °F) Temperature • Storage: -20~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F) Relative 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing) Humidity Vibration IEC 61373 (Vibration Class B) Protection All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 13: Overview

    1.6 Overview Front View Rear View I/O View No. Name Name LAN Port (M12 Connector) COM RS-232-422/485 Port DC-In Power Connector USB 2.0 Ports VGA Port ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    General Information 1.7 Dimensions Unit: mm ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations before you begin • Information and locations of connectors...
  • Page 16: Essential Installations Before You Begin

    2.1.1 Memory Installation There is one SO-DIMM DDR3L memory slots inside ARD-028-N and the maximum memory is expandable up to 4 GB. If you need to install or replace a memory module, locate the memory slot inside the device and perform the following steps.
  • Page 17: Mini-Pcie & Msata Cards Installation

    1. Align the key of your mini-PCIe card / mSATA card to the mini-PCIe interface (the J14 connector shares mSATA signal), and insert the card slantwise. 2. Push the card down and fix it with 2 screws of M3 x 3.8 mm. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 18: Mounting Brackets Installation

    When mounting, ensure that you have enough room for power and signal cable routing. And have good ventilation for power adapter. The method of mounting must be able to support weight of the ARD-028-N plus the suspend weight of all the cables to be attached to the system. Use the following...
  • Page 19 Wall Mount Installation instructions: 1. Turn your ARD-028-N upside down, attach the mounting brackets to the device, and secure with the supplied 8 screws as below. 2. Then prepare at least four screws (M3, 6 mm) to mount the device on wall .
  • Page 20: Pinout For Dc Power Input Connector

    Hardware Configuration 2.1.4 Pinout for DC Power Input Connector • DC Power Input (terminal block) Assigment Assigment +12V Chassis GND ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 21: Setting The Jumpers

    2.2 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your ARD-028-N by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use. 2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a non-conductive base mounted on the circuit board.
  • Page 22: Jumper & Connector Locations On Motherboard

    Hardware Configuration 2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard Motherboard: IB898 CN4 CN1 IB898 - top ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 23 IB898 - bottom ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 24: Jumpers Quick Reference

    Hardware Configuration 2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference Function Connector Name Page CMOS Data Clearance ME Register Clearance 2.4.1 CMOS Data Clearance (JP4) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 25: Me Register Clearance (Jp5)

    2.4.2 ME Register Clearance (JP5) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear ME Register ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 26: Connectors Quick Reference

    DCD, Data carrier detect DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator GND, ground Assignment RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 27: Full-Size Mini-Pcie / Msata Connector (J14)

    2.5.2 Full-Size Mini-PCIe / mSATA Connector (J14) ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Driver Installation

    Chapter 3 Driver Installation The information provided in this chapter includes: • ® Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility • ® Intel Graphics Driver Installation • HD Audio Driver Installation • ® Intel Trusted Execution Engine Installation • ® Intel USB 3.0 Driver Installaion •...
  • Page 29: Introduction

    Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 3. Accept the license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 4. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 30: Intel Graphics Driver Installation

    3. Click Yes to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation. 4. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next for installation. 5. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 31: Hd Audio Driver Installation

    1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next for installation. 3. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer for changes to take effect. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 32: Lan Driver Installation

    2. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 3. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. 4. The driver has been completely installed. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 33: Intel Usb 3.0 Driver Installation

    3. Click Yes to agree with the license agreement. 4. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next for installation. 5. The driver has been completely installed. You are suggested to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 34: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 BIOS Setup This chapter the different settings available in the AMI describes BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
  • Page 35: Introduction

    These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 36: Main Settings

    BIOS Setup 4.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 37: Advanced Settings

    This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. BIOS Setting Description OnBoard LAN PXE Rom Enables or disables the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 38: Acpi Settings

    Enables / Disables the system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Selects a ACPI sleep state for the system to enter. Options: • Suspend Disabled • S3 (Suspend to RAM) ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 39: Lvds Configuration

    LVDS Configuration BIOS Setting Description LVDS Control Enables / Disables LVDS control. Brightness Percent Sets the brightness percentage as 100 / 75 / 50%. PWM Clock Sets the frequency of the PWM clock as 200, 1K, 5K Hz. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 40: Ismart Controller

    BIOS Setup 4.4.3 iSMART Controller ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 41 Generate the reset signal when system hands up on POST. Schedule Slot 1 / 2 Sets up the hour / minute / day for the power- on schedule for the system. Options: • None • Power On • Power On / Off ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 42: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS Setup 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Port Configuration Sets Parameters of Serial Ports. You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 43 4.4.3.1. Serial Port 1 Configuration ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 44 Changes the mode of serial port. Options: • RS232 Enable • RS485 Enable • RS422 Enable RS485 Auto Flow Control Enables / Disables the RS485 auto flow invert. RS485 Termination Enables / Disables the RS485 termination Control control. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 45 IO=3E8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2E8h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2F0h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 • IO=2E0h ; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. 10, 11, 12 ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 46: Hardware Monitor

    Hardware Monitor BIOS Setting Description CPU Shutdown This field enables or disables the Shutdown Temperature Temperature Options: • Disabled 70 ℃ • 75 ℃ • 80 ℃ • 85 ℃ • 90 ℃ • 95 ℃ • ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 47: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.6 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Socket 0 CPU Information Displays the specific socket CPU Information. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 48: Ppm Configuration

    BIOS Setup 4.4.7 PPM Configuration BIOS Setting Description EIST Enables / Disables Intel SpeedStep. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 49: Ide Configuration

    Serial –ATA Port 0 Enables / Disables Serial Port 0. SATA Port0 HotPlug Enables / Disables SATA Port 0 HotPlug. Serial –ATA Port 1 Enables / Disables Serial Port 1. SATA Port1 HotPlug Enables / Disables SATA Port 1 HotPlug. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 50: Usb Configuration

    EHCI driver. USB Mass Storage Driver Enables / Disables the support for USB mass Support storage driver. USB Transfer time-out The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. Options: 1, 5, 10, 20 sec(s) ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 51 “Auto” uses the default value. For a Root port, it is 100 ms, but for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. Device power-up delay in Sets the desired time in seconds manually for seconds the delay of device power-up. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 52: Chipset Settings

    BIOS Setup 4.5 Chipset Settings 4.5.1 North Bridge ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 53: Security Settings

    4.6 Security Settings ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 54 Sets a password for your HDD. Configuration Advisable to the Power Cycle System after setting the HDD password. Discard or save changes option in setup does not have any impact on HDD when password is set or removed. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 55: Boot Settings

    4.7 Boot Settings ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 56 Options: • Hard Disk • CD/DVD • USB - Hard Disk, CD/DVD, Key, Floppy, Lan • Network • Disabled Hard Disk Drive BBS Specificies the priority sequence of the bood Priorities devices from available hard disk drives. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 57: Save & Exit Settings

    Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. Launch EFI Shell from Attempts to launch EFI Shell application filesystem device (Shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup BIOS Setting Description Reset System with ME ME will run into the temporary disable mode. disable ModeMEUD000 Ignore if ME Ignition is FWMEUD001. ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
  • Page 60: I/O Port Address Map

    J-series AHCI - 0F23 0x0000E060-0x0000E063 Intel(R) Pentium(R) processor N- and J- series / Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor N- and J-series AHCI - 0F23 0x0000E050-0x0000E057 Intel(R) Pentium(R) processor N- and J- series / Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor N- and J-series AHCI - 0F23 ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 61 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000BC-0x000000BD Programmable interrupt controller 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x0000D000-0x0000DFFF Intel(R) Pentium(R) processor N- and J- series / Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor N- and J-series PCI Express - Root Port 1 - 0F48 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 62 Intel(R) Pentium(R) processor N- and J- series / Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor N- and J-series Platform Control Unit - SMBus Port - 0F12 0x000003F8-0x000003FF Serial Port (COM1) 0x000003E8-0x000003EF Serial Port (COM2) 0x00000000-0x0000006F PCI bus 0x00000078-0x00000CF7 PCI bus 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF PCI bus ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 63: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 4294967286 ~ Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection 4294967291 IRQ 4294967292 Intel(R) Trusted Execution Engine Interface IRQ 4294967293 Intel(R) USB 3.0 Extensible Host Controller IRQ 4294967294 Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor E3800 Series / Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor N2920/J1900 ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 64: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    (NCT5523D_BASE) #define NCT5523D_DATA_PORT (NCT5523D_BASE+1) //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define NCT5523D_REG_LD 0x07 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define NCT5523D_UNLOCK 0x87 #define NCT5523D_LOCK 0xAA //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_NCT5523D(void); void Set_NCT5523D_LD( unsigned char); void Set_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char); unsigned char Get_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #endif //__NCT5523D_H ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 65 (SIO == 0) printf("Can not detect Nuvoton NCT5523D, program abort.\n"); return(1); WDTInitial(); WDTEnable(10); WDTDisable(); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void WDTInitial(void) unsigned char bBuf; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 bBuf = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30); bBuf &= (~0x01); Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30, bBuf); //Enable WDTO //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 66 //enable timer bBuf = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF0); bBuf &= (~0x08); Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF0, bBuf); //count mode is second Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF1, NewInterval); //set timer //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void WDTDisable(void) Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF1, 0x00); //clear watchdog timer Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30, 0x00); //watchdog disabled //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 67 Init_Finish; } NCT5523D_BASE = 0x2E; result = NCT5523D_BASE; ucDid = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0x20); if (ucDid == 0xC4) //NCT5523D?? goto Init_Finish; } NCT5523D_BASE = 0x00; result = NCT5523D_BASE; Init_Finish: return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Unlock_NCT5523D (void) outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, NCT5523D_UNLOCK); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, NCT5523D_UNLOCK); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARD-028-N User Manual...
  • Page 68 LD); Lock_NCT5523D(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Set_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_NCT5523D(); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(NCT5523D_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_NCT5523D(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_NCT5523D_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_NCT5523D(); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(NCT5523D_DATA_PORT); Lock_NCT5523D(); return Result; //----------------------------------------------------------------------- ARD-028-N User Manual...

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