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ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System
ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System
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ECW-281B-945GSE
IEI Intel® Atom™ Fanless Embedded System
RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 2.0
User Manual
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Rev. 1.02 29 April, 2009

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  • Page 1 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System MODEL: ECW-281B-945GSE IEI Intel® Atom™ Fanless Embedded System RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 2.0 User Manual Page i Rev. 1.02 29 April, 2009...
  • Page 2 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Revision Date Version Changes 29 April, 2009 1.02 Modified COM2 information 17 March, 2009 1.01 Changed model name 10 February, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4 ECW-281B-945GSE from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The items listed below should all be included in the ECW-281B-945GSE package. 1 x ECW-281B-945GSE embedded system 2 x Mounting brackets...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NTERNAL VERVIEW SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..................17 3.1 ECW-281B-945GSE E ........18 MBEDDED YSTEM OTHERBOARD 3.1.1 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Motherboard........18 3.1.2 WAFER-945GSE Motherboard Overview............18 3.1.3 CPU Support....................19 3.2 P ..............19 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............19 3.3 I...
  • Page 6 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System 3.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................20 3.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector ............. 21 3.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin) ................22 3.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket..................23 3.3.5 LED Connector ....................25 3.3.6 PCIe Mini Card Slot ..................26 3.3.7 Power Button Connector.................. 28 3.3.8 Reset Button Connector ...................
  • Page 7 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System 4.2.8 DIN Mounting ....................53 4.2.9 Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only)........55 4.2.10 Cable Connections ..................56 4.3 P ................... 56 OWER ROCEDURE 4.3.1 Installation Checklist ..................56 4.3.2 Terminal Block Pinouts ..................57 4.3.3 Power-on Procedure ..................57 BIOS SCREENS......................
  • Page 8 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System 5.8 E ........................104 SOFTWARE DRIVERS ..................106 6.1 A ................107 VAILABLE OFTWARE RIVERS 6.2 S ................107 TARTING THE RIVER ROGRAM 6.3 C ................108 HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION 6.4 VGA D ...................113 RIVER NSTALLATION 6.5 LAN D ...................118...
  • Page 9 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System ® ® B.2.4 VIA MARK 800MHz Solutions ..............140 ® ® B.2.5 Intel Celeron M 1 GHz Solutions .............. 140 ® ® B.2.6 Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz Solutions ............141 ® ® B.2.7 Intel Pentium M 1.6GHz Solutions............142 ®...
  • Page 10 Figure 3-11: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinout Locations ........31 Figure 3-12: Serial Port Connector Location............32 Figure 3-13: USB Connector Pinout Locations............33 Figure 3-14: ECW-281B-945GSE External Peripheral Interface Connector...34 Figure 3-15: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ..............35 Figure 3-16: COM1 Pinout Locations ................36 Figure 3-17: VGA Connector ..................37...
  • Page 11 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Figure 3-20: Clear CMOS Jumper ................40 Figure 3-21: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location ...........41 Figure 4-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws............47 Figure 4-2: Hard Drive Bracket ..................48 Figure 4-3:HDD Bracket Retention Screws ..............48 Figure 4-4: HDD Retention Screws................49 Figure 4-5: HDD Thermal Pad ..................50...
  • Page 12 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen ............. 119 Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation ............... 120 Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete ............. 121 Figure 6-19: Audio Driver Options................122 Figure 6-20: AC’97 Driver Installation File Extraction .......... 122 Figure 6-21: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen ........
  • Page 13 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations..................3 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications ................5 Table 1-3: ECW-281B-945GSE Power Module Options ..........6 Table 1-4: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications ...........7 Table 1-5: Power Adapter Specifications..............8 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............20 Table 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinouts ..............21 Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts ........22...
  • Page 14 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System Table 3-24: Motherboard Power Connector Mapping..........42 Table 4-1: Package List Contents................46 Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................61 Page xiv...
  • Page 15 ECW-281B-945GSE Embedded System List of BIOS Menus Menu 1: Main Menu 2: Advanced.......................64 Menu 3: CPU Configuration ..................64 Menu 4: IDE Configuration ..................65 Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ...........67 Menu 6: Super IO Configuration ................73 Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration ..............77 Menu 8: Power Configuration ..................81...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 18: Ecw-281B-945Gse Embedded System Overview

    The WAFER- motherboard supports a full range of functions for an AT/ATX-compatible industrial computer. ECW-281B-945GSE embedded subsystems are all capable of supporting one 2.5” SATA hard 945GSE disk drive. The ECW-281B- -W models also have a built-in 802.11 b/g wireless module.

  • Page 19: Ecw-281B-945Gse Features

    Wall mount and DIN mount supported. 1.2 ECW-281B-945GSE Model Variations There are four models in the ECW-281B-945GSE embedded system series. The ECW-281B-945GSE series supports 12V DC input and the ECW-281BWD-945GSE series supports 9V~36V DC input. The four models are listed in Table 1-1 below.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    ECW-281B Embedded System 1.3 Technical Specifications The specifications for the Intel based embedded systems are listed below. ECW-281B-945GSE Preinstalled 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 with a 533 MHz FSB Intel® 945GSE + ICH7-M System Chipset Preinstalled 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2 GB)

  • Page 21: Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

    ECW-281B Embedded System -10ºC ~ 50ºC with HDD Operating temperature -10ºC ~ 60ºC with CF card Black Color DIN mount Mounting VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount 2.1 kg/3.9 kg Weight (Net/Gross) 132 mm x 229 mm x 64 mm Dimensions (D x W x H) FCC Class A, CE Table 1-2: Technical Specifications Page 5...

  • Page 22: Power Module Specifications

    1.4 Power Module Specifications 1.4.1 Power Module Options The ECW-281B-945GSE embedded system supports either a 12V DC input or a 9V~36V DC input. The input support depends on the power module installed in the system. The two power modules are listed in Table 1-3:...

  • Page 23: Power Adapter

    -40°C~85°C Operating Temperature: Table 1-4: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications 1.5 Power Adapter The ECW-281B-945GSE series models are shipped with a 55 W power adapter. Figure 1-2: Power Adapter The specifications for the adapter are listed in Table 1-5: 12.0V Nominal 11.52V –...

  • Page 24: Table 1-5: Power Adapter Specifications

    ECW-281B Embedded System Output can be shorted without damage and Short Circuit auto-recovery Protection Upper Trip Limit: 15V+/-1.5V Over-Voltage 10ms Time Hold Up Min. 115V ~ 230V Nominal 264V Max. 47Hz ~ 63Hz Input Frequency 80A Max. (cold start at 25ºC) Inrush Current 1.3Arms Max.

  • Page 25: Mechanical Description

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter Mechanical Description Page 9...

  • Page 26: Ecw-281B-945Gse Mechanical Overview

    An internal bracket supports one 2.5” SATA hard drives. 2.2 Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the ECW-281B-945GSE embedded systems are listed below. 2.2.1 ECW-281B-945GSE Dimensions The dimensions of the ECW-281B-945GSE are listed below and shown in Figure 2-1. Height: 64.00 mm Width: 229.00 mm Length: 132.00 mm...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Dimensions

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 2-1: ECW-281B-945GSE Dimensions (mm) 2.2.2 Motherboard Dimensions The WAFER series dimension are listed below and shown in Figure 2-2. 145.00 mm Length: 102.00 mm Width: Page 11...

  • Page 28: Power Module Dimensions

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 2-2: WAFER SBC Dimensions (mm) 2.2.3 Power Module Dimensions The power module dimensions are listed below and shown in Figure 2-3. 100.00 mm Length: 40.00 mm Width: Figure 2-3: Power Module Dimensions (mm) Page 12...

  • Page 29: External Overview

    An overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 2-4 below. Figure 2-4: ECW-281B-945GSE Front Panel 2.3.2 Rear Panel The rear panel of the ECW-281B-945GSE provides access to the following external I/O connectors. 2 x USB port connectors 2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector...

  • Page 30: Bottom Surface

    Before removing the bottom access panel, make sure the system has been turned off and all power connectors unplugged. The bottom surface of the ECW-281B-945GSE contains the retention screw holes for the VESA MIS-D 100 wall-mount kit, two-side mounting brackets and DIN mount bracket.

  • Page 31: Internal Overview

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 2-6: Bottom Surface 2.4 Internal Overview The ECW-281B-945GSE internal components are listed below: 1 x IEI WAFER motherboard (preinstalled) 1 x IEI power module (preinstalled) 1 x SO-DIMM module (preinstalled) 1 x Hard drive bracket and SATA cable support one SATA hard disk All the components are accessed by removing the bottom surface.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-7: Internal Overview

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 2-7: Internal Overview Page 16...

  • Page 33: System Components

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter System Components Page 17...

  • Page 34: Ecw-281B-945Gse Embedded System Motherboard

    For a complete list of jumpers and connectors on the WAFER-945GSE motherboard, please refer to the WAFER-945GSE user manual. The ECW-281B-945GSE models have a WAFER-945GSE motherboard installed in the system. The following sections describe the relevant connectors and jumpers on the motherboard.

  • Page 35: Cpu Support

    To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The ECW-281B-945GSE comes with an embedded 45 nm 1.60 GHz Intel® Atom™ processor N270. The processor supports a 533 MHz FSB and has a 1.6 GHz 512 KB L2 cache.

  • Page 36: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-945GSE that are used for the ECW-281B-945GSE. 3.3.1 ATX Power Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 37: Atx Power Supply Enable Connector

    See Figure 3-3 CN Location: See Table 3-3 CN Pinouts: The ATX power supply enable connector is connected to the ATX mode connector on the power module to enable the ECW-281B-945GSE to be connected to an ATX power supply. Page 21...

  • Page 38: Audio Connector (10-Pin)

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +5V Standby PS-ON Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts 3.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin) CN Label: AUDIO1 10-pin header CN Type: See Figure 3-4 CN Location: See Table 3-4 CN Pinouts: The 10-pin audio connector is interfaced to an audio line-out connector and provides...

  • Page 39: Compactflash® Socket

    CN Label: 50-pin header (2x25) CN Type: See Figure 3-5 CN Location: See Table 3-5 CN Pinouts: A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the ECW-281B-945GSE. Page 23...

  • Page 40: Figure 3-5: Cf Card Socket Location

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 3-5: CF Card Socket Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION GROUND VCC-IN CHECK1 DATA 3 DATA 11 DATA 4 DATA 12 DATA 5 DATA 13 DATA 6 DATA 14 DATA 7 DATA 15 HDC_CS0# HDC_CS1 GROUND GROUND IOR#...

  • Page 41: Led Connector

    ECW-281B Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION GROUND IORDY SDREQ SDACK# HDD_ACTIVE# DATA 0 66DET DATA 1 DATA 8 DATA 2 DATA 9 DATA 10 VCC-IN CHECK2 GROUND Table 3-5: CF Card Socket Pinouts 3.3.5 LED Connector CN Label: LED_C1 6-pin wafer (1x6) CN Type:...

  • Page 42: Pcie Mini Card Slot

    ECW-281B Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Power LED+ Power LED- HDD LED+ HDD LED- Table 3-6: LED Connector Pinouts 3.3.6 PCIe Mini Card Slot CN Label: 52-pin Mini PCIe Card Slot CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-7 See Table 3-7 CN Pinouts: The PCIe mini card slot enables a PCIe mini card expansion module to be connected to the board.

  • Page 43: Table 3-7: Pcie Mini Card Slot Pinouts

    ECW-281B Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PCIE_WAKE# VCC3 1.5V CLKREQ# LFRAME# LAD3 CLK- LAD2 CLK+ LAD1 LAD0 PCIRST# VCC3 PCIRST# PERN2 3VDual PERP2 1.5V SMBCLK PETN2 SMBDATA PETP2 USBD- USBD+ RF_LINK# BLUELED# 1.5V VCC3 Table 3-7: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts Page 27...

  • Page 44: Power Button Connector

    ECW-281B Embedded System 3.3.7 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWRBTN1 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: See Figure 3-8 CN Location: See Table 3-8 CN Pinouts: The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to enable users to turn the system on and off.

  • Page 45: Sata Drive Connectors

    ECW-281B Embedded System The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis to enable users to reboot the system when the system is turned on. Figure 3-9: Reset Button Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Reset Switch Table 3-9: Reset Button Connector Pinouts 3.3.9 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label:...

  • Page 46: Serial Port Connector (Com3, Com4, Com5 And Com6)

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 3-10: SATA Drive Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 3-10: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts 3.3.10 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6) CN Label: 40-pin header (2x20) CN Type: See Figure 3-11 CN Location: See Table 3-11 CN Pinouts: The 40-pin serial port connector contains the following four serial ports: COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6.

  • Page 47: Figure 3-11: Com3 To Com6 Connector Pinout Locations

    ECW-281B Embedded System COM3 is located on pin 1 to pin 10 COM4 is located on pin 11 to pin 20 COM5 is located on pin 21 to pin 30 COM6 is located on pin 31 to pin 40 Figure 3-11: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO.

  • Page 48: Serial Port Connector (Com 2)

    CN Pinouts: The 14-pin serial port connector connects to the COM2 serial communications channels. COM2 is a multi function channel. In the ECW-281B-945GSE system, the COM2 is an RS-232 serial communication channel by default. Figure 3-12: Serial Port Connector Location...

  • Page 49: Usb Connectors (Internal)

    ECW-281B Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION NDCD NDSR2 NRTS2 NCTS2 NDTR NRI2 TXD485+ TXD485- RXD485+ RXD485- Table 3-12: Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.3.12 USB Connectors (Internal) USB01 and USB23 CN Label: 8-pin header (2x4) CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-13 CN Pinouts: T able 3-13...

  • Page 50: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    DATA- Table 3-13: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel F igure 3-14 shows the ECW-281B-945GSE external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The ECW-281B-945GSE EPIC panel consists of the following: 2 x RJ-45 LAN connectors 1 x Serial port connectors...

  • Page 51: Serial Port Connector (Com1)

    ECW-281B Embedded System The ECW-281B-945GSE is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. The controllers can connect to the LAN through two RJ-45 LAN connectors. There are two LEDs on the connector indicating the status of LAN. The pin assignments are listed in the...

  • Page 52: Usb Connectors

    3.4.3 USB Connectors CN Label: Dual USB port CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-14 CN Pinouts: T able 3-17 The ECW-281B-945GSE has two external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. Page 36...

  • Page 53: Vga Connector

    15-pin Female CN Type: CN Location: F igure 3-14 F igure 3-17 and CN Pinouts: T able 3-18 The ECW-281B-945GSE has a single 15-pin female connector for connectivity to standard display devices. Figure 3-17: VGA Connector DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION GREEN BLUE...

  • Page 54: Wafer-945Gse Motherboard On-Board Jumpers

    ECW-281B Embedded System DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK Table 3-18: VGA Connector Pinouts 3.5 WAFER-945GSE Motherboard On-board Jumpers NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 55: Cf Card Setup

    ECW-281B Embedded System 3.5.1 CF Card Setup Jumper Label: JCF1 2-pin header Jumper Type: See Table 3-20 Jumper Settings: See Figure 3-19 Jumper Location: The CF Card Setup jumper sets the CF Type I card or CF Type II cards as either the slave device or the master device.

  • Page 56: Figure 3-20: Clear Cmos Jumper

    ECW-281B Embedded System If the ECW-281B-945GSE fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.

  • Page 57: Com 2 Function Select Jumper

    ECW-281B Embedded System 3.5.3 COM 2 Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: 8-pin header Jumper Type: See Table 3-22 Jumper Settings: See Figure 3-21 Jumper Location: The COM 2 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM 2) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM 2 Function Select settings are shown in Table 3-22.

  • Page 58: Connector Mappings

    ECW-281B Embedded System 3.6 Connector Mappings This section describes how the connectors on the motherboard and power module are connected to different components within the system. When performing maintenance operations on the system it is imperative that the correct connections are made. 3.6.1 Power Connector The connector mapping for the power module output power connector and the motherboard input power connector are shown in Table 3-23.

  • Page 59: Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter Installation Page 43...

  • Page 60: Anti-Static Precautions

    4.2 Installation Procedure 4.2.1 Installation Procedure Overview To properly install the ECW-281B-945GSE, the following steps must be followed. Detailed descriptions of these instructions are listed in the sections that follow. Unpacking Step 1:...

  • Page 61: Unpacking

    After the ECW-281B-945GSE is received make sure the following components are included in the package. If any of these components are missing, please contact the ECW-281B-945GSE reseller or vendor where it was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative immediately.

  • Page 62: Table 4-1: Package List Contents

    ECW-281B Embedded System Driver and manual CD Wireless antenna (wireless model only) VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount kit (optional) DIN mount kit (optional) Table 4-1: Package List Contents Page 46...

  • Page 63: Bottom Surface Removal

    Step 1: the chassis with six retention screws (Figure 4-1). All six screws must be removed. Figure 4-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws Gently remove the bottom surface from the ECW-281B-945GSE. Step 2: Step 0: 4.2.4 Configure the Jumper Settings To configure the jumper settings, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 64: Hard Drive Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System 4.2.5 Hard Drive Installation One 2.5” SATA hard drive supported. The SATA drive is installed into a hard drive bracket attached on the inside of the bottom panel (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2: Hard Drive Bracket To install the hard drive into the system, please follow the steps below. Remove the bottom surface See Section 4.2.3.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-4: Hdd Retention Screws

    ECW-281B Embedded System Place the HDD into the bracket. Step 3: Align the retention screw holes in the HDD with those in the bottom of the Step 4: bracket. Secure the HDD with the bracket by inserting four retention screws into the Step 5: bottom of the bracket (Figure 4-4).

  • Page 66: Mounting The System With Mounting Brackets

    HDD bracket with those in the back of the bottom surface. Reinsert the four previously removed retention screws. Step 9: Connect the SATA cable connector in the ECW-281B-945GSE to the HDD. Step 10: Replace the bottom surface to the bottom panel by reinserting the six previously Step 11: removed retention screws.

  • Page 67: Mounting The System With Wall Mount Kit

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 4-6: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws Drill holes in the intended installation surface. Step 4: Align the mounting holes in the sides of the mounting brackets with the predrilled Step 5: holes in the mounting surface. Insert four retention screws, two in each bracket, to secure the system to the Step 6: wall.

  • Page 68: Figure 4-7: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    (Figure 4-8). Align the mounting screws on the ECW-281B-945GSE bottom panel with the Step 1: mounting holes on the bracket.

  • Page 69: Din Mounting

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 4-8: Mount the Embedded System 4.2.8 DIN Mounting To mount the ECW-281B-945GSE embedded system onto a DIN rail, please follow the steps below. Attach the DIN rail mounting bracket to the bottom panel of the embedded Step 3: system.

  • Page 70: Figure 4-9: Din Rail Mounting Bracket

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 4-9: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Make sure the inserted screw in the center of the bracket is at the lowest Step 4: position of the elongated hole (Figure 4-10). Figure 4-10: Screw Locations Place the DIN rail flush against the back of the mounting bracket making sure Step 5: the edges of the rail are between the upper and lower clamps (Figure 4-11).

  • Page 71: Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only)

    Figure 4-12: Secure the Assembly to the DIN Rail 4.2.9 Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only) To install an antenna to the wireless ECW-281B-945GSE series for efficient wireless network transmission, follow the steps below. Locate the antenna connector on the rear panel of the embedded system (refer Step 1: to Figure 2-5).

  • Page 72: Cable Connections

    ECW-281B Embedded System Install the antenna to the antenna connector (Figure Step 2: 4-13).Step 0: Figure 4-13: Wireless Antenna Installation 4.2.10 Cable Connections Once the system has been mounted on the wall, the following connectors can be connected to the system. VGA cable connector Serial port connectors RJ-45 connectors...

  • Page 73: Terminal Block Pinouts

    The chassis ground is connected to the ECW chassis internally. The cable ground is connected to the ground pin on the input power connector of the power module. 4.3.3 Power-on Procedure To power-on the ECW-281B-945GSE please follow the steps below: Push the power button. Step 1: Once turned on, the power button should turns to blue.

  • Page 74: Figure 4-15: Power Button

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 4-15: Power Button Page 58...

  • Page 75: Bios Screens

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter BIOS Screens Page 59...

  • Page 76: Introduction

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.

  • Page 77: Getting Help

    ECW-281B Embedded System F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the...

  • Page 78: Main

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu ( B IOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed.

  • Page 79: Advanced

    ECW-281B Embedded System Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory. Size: Lists memory size The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 80: Cpu Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration Page 64...

  • Page 81: Ide Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System The CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details: Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size...
  • Page 82 ECW-281B Embedded System Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller. Disabled Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Compatible compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up to 4 storage devices. Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Enhanced EFAULT...

  • Page 83: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    ECW-281B Embedded System The IDE Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected, and one of the above listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in 5 .3.2.1 appear.
  • Page 84 ECW-281B Embedded System Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed as follows: Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.) Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
  • Page 85 ECW-281B Embedded System specified channel. The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM CD/DVD drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of IDE disk drives on the specified channel. This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media ARMD Device.
  • Page 86 ECW-281B Embedded System one sector at a time. BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the Auto EFAULT drive on the specified channel. If supported the data transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. PIO Mode [Auto] Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller.
  • Page 87 ECW-281B Embedded System Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data SWDMA0 transfer rate of 2.1MBps Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data SWDMA1 transfer rate of 4.2MBps Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data SWDMA2 transfer rate of 8.3MBps Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data...
  • Page 88 ECW-281B Embedded System rate of 99.9MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) S.M.A.R.T [Auto] Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts impending drive failures.

  • Page 89: Super Io Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 6) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
  • Page 90 ECW-281B Embedded System address is IRQ3 Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address. No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2 Disabled Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt 2F8/IRQ3 EFAULT address is IRQ3...
  • Page 91 ECW-281B Embedded System Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4. No base address is assigned to serial port 3 Disabled Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3E8 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E8 EFAULT Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2F0...
  • Page 92 ECW-281B Embedded System Serial port 5 IRQ address is 10 Serial port 5 IRQ address is 11 EFAULT Serial Port6 Address [2E0] Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 6. No base address is assigned to serial port 6 Disabled Serial port 6 I/O port address is 3E8 Serial port 6 I/O port address is 2E8...

  • Page 93: Hardware Health Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan. Fan is on all the time Full On Mode EFAULT...
  • Page 94 ECW-281B Embedded System When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the Automatic Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Temp. Limit of OFF CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM 1 When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set.
  • Page 95 ECW-281B Embedded System CPU Temp. Limit of Start [020] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to start only when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged. The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode.
  • Page 96 ECW-281B Embedded System Slope PWM [0.5 PWM] The Slope PWM 1 option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the Slope PWM 1 option to select the linear rate at which the PWM mode increases with respect to an increase in temperature.

  • Page 97: Power Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options. BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration 5.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).

  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is S1 (POS) EFAULT refreshed;...

  • Page 99: Menu 10:Advanced Power Management Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 10:Advanced Power Management Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system. The system remains turned off Power Off The system turns on...
  • Page 100 ECW-281B Embedded System When the power button is pressed the system goes into Suspend suspend mode Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.

  • Page 101: Remote Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused from a suspended state. The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake Disabled EFAULT event If selected, the following appears with values that Enabled can be selected:...

  • Page 102: Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Remote access is disabled. Disabled EFAULT Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number...
  • Page 103 ECW-281B Embedded System VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access. System is remotely accessed through COM1 COM1 EFAULT System is remotely accessed through COM2 COM2...
  • Page 104 ECW-281B Embedded System Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application. No control flow, None EFAULT Hardware is set as the console redirection Hardware Software is set as the console redirection Software Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should...

  • Page 105: Usb Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers. VT100 does not support all keys on the standard PC 101-key layout, however. The VT-UTF8 convention makes available additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard.

  • Page 106: Menu 12: Usb Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 12: USB Configuration USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers. USB controllers are enabled Disabled USB controllers are disabled Enabled EFAULT USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller USB function disabled Disabled USB function enabled...

  • Page 107: Pci/Pnp

    ECW-281B Embedded System The controller is capable of operating at full speed FullSpeed 12 Mb/s The controller is capable of operating at high speed HiSpeed EFAULT 480 Mb/s Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.

  • Page 108: Menu 13: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device. The specified IRQ is available to be used by Available EFAULT PCI/PnP devices The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are:...
  • Page 109 ECW-281B Embedded System IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device. The specified DMA is available to be used by Available EFAULT PCI/PnP devices The specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy Reserved ISA devices...

  • Page 110: Boot

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu ( B IOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. BIOS Menu 14: Boot 5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 14) to configure advanced system boot options.

  • Page 111: Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease Enabled EFAULT the system boot time...
  • Page 112 ECW-281B Embedded System AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Allows the computer system to force a third party Force BIOS EFAULT BIOS to display during system boot. Allows the computer system to display the Keep Current information during system boot.

  • Page 113: Boot Device Priority

    ECW-281B Embedded System Cannot be booted from a remote system through the Disabled EFAULT Can be booted from a remote system through the Enabled EFAULT 5.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 114: Security

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.6 Security Use the Security menu ( B IOS Menu 17) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 17: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed.

  • Page 115: Chipset

    ECW-281B Embedded System password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change User Password. 5.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu ( B IOS Menu 18) to access the NorthBridge and SouthBridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 116: North Bridge Chipset Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 18) to configure the Northbridge chipset settings. BIOS Menu 19:North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly.
  • Page 117 ECW-281B Embedded System Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enable, 8MB] The Internal Graphic Mode Select option determines the amount of system memory that can be used by the Internal graphics device. Disable 1MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 1MB 8MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 8MB EFAULT...
  • Page 118 ECW-281B Embedded System Maximum DVMT Boot Display Device [Auto] The Boot Display Device BIOS option selects the display device the system uses when it boots. The available options are listed below: Auto EFAULT LVDS1 Panel Type Use the LVDS Panel Type to determine the LCD panel resolution. Configuration options are listed below: 640 x 480 18b 800 x 480 18b...

  • Page 119: Southbridge Configuration

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 20) the southbridge chipset to be configured. BIOS Menu 20:SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [All Disabled] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. The on-board AC’97 audio controller is enabled.

  • Page 120: Exit

    ECW-281B Embedded System 5.8 Exit Use the Exit menu ( B IOS Menu 21) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 21:Exit Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program.
  • Page 121 ECW-281B Embedded System Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program. Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 122: Software Drivers

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter Software Drivers Page 106...

  • Page 123: Available Software Drivers

    ECW-281B Embedded System 6.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system: Chipset Audio...

  • Page 124: Chipset Driver Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-1: Drivers 6.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click “1-Chipset Driver” Step 2: The setup files are extracted as shown in Figure 6-2. Step 3: Page 108...

  • Page 125: Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver Screen

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver Screen When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure Step 4: 6-3 appears. Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 5: Page 109...

  • Page 126: Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement

    ECW-281B Embedded System The license agreement in Figure 6-4 appears. Step 6: Read the License Agreement. Step 7: Click the Yes icon to continue. Step 8: Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement The Read Me file in Figure 6-5 appears. Step 9: Click Next to continue.

  • Page 127: Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-6. Step 11: Page 111...

  • Page 128: Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 12: The Finish screen appears. Step 13: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. Step 14: See Figure 6-7.Step 0:...

  • Page 129: Vga Driver Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.4 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click “2-VGA” Step 2: The VGA Read Me file in Figure 6-8 appears.

  • Page 130: Figure 6-8: Vga Driver Read Me File

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Read Me File The installation files are extracted. See Figure 6-9. Step 5: Figure 6-9: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted The Welcome Screen in Figure 6-10 appears. Step 6: Page 114...

  • Page 131: Figure 6-10: Vga Driver Welcome Screen

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 7: The license agreement in Figure 6-11 appears. Step 8: Read the License Agreement. Step 9: Click the Yes icon to continue. Step 10: Page 115...

  • Page 132: Figure 6-11: Vga Driver License Agreement

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-11: VGA Driver License Agreement The Read Me file in Figure 6-12 appears. Step 11: Click Next to continue. Step 12: Figure 6-12: VGA Driver Read Me File Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-13. Step 13: Page 116...

  • Page 133: Figure 6-13: Vga Driver Setup Operations

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 14: The Finish screen appears. Step 15: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. Step 16: See Figure 6-14.Step 0: Page 117...

  • Page 134: Lan Driver Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-14: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click “3-LAN” Step 2: The Welcome screen in Figure 6-15 appears.

  • Page 135: Figure 6-15: Lan Driver Welcome Screen

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 4: The Ready to Install screen in Figure 6-16 appears. Step 5: Click Next to proceed with the installation. Step 6: Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen The program begins to install.

  • Page 136: Figure 6-17: Lan Driver Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System The installation progress can be monitored in the progress bar shown in Figure Step 8: 6-17. Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-18 appears. Step 9: Step 0: Page 120...

  • Page 137: Audio Driver Installation

    Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click “4-Audio” Step 2: The screen in Figure 6-19 appears Step 3: WARNING: The ECW-281B-945GSE does not support HD Audio. Please do not install the HD Audio driver onto the ECW-281B-945GSE. Page 121...

  • Page 138: Figure 6-19: Audio Driver Options

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-19: Audio Driver Options Select “2-AC’97” in Figure 6-19 Step 4: The installation files are extracted as shown in Figure 6-20. Step 5: Figure 6-20: AC’97 Driver Installation File Extraction The AC’97 Driver Installation screen in Figure 6-21 appears. Step 6: Page 122...

  • Page 139: Figure 6-21: Ac'97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen

    ECW-281B Embedded System Click Next to continue. Step 7: Figure 6-21: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen The Verification window in Figure 6-22 may appear. Step 8: Click “Continue Anyway.” Step 9: Page 123...

  • Page 140: Figure 6-22: Ac'97 Driver Installation Verification

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-22: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification The driver installation begins. See Figure 6-23. Step 10: Figure 6-23: AC’97 Driver Installation When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 6-24 Step 11: appears. Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click Finish Step 12: Page 124...

  • Page 141: Figure 6-24: Ac'97 Driver Installation Complete

    ECW-281B Embedded System Figure 6-24: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete The system reboots.Step 0: Step 13: Page 125...

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    ECW-281B Embedded System Chapter Troubleshooting and Maintenance Page 126...

  • Page 143: Ecw-281B-945Gse System Maintenance Overview

    Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and system damage. To preserve the working integrity of the ECW-281B-945GSE embedded system, the system must be properly maintained. If embedded system components need replacement, the proper maintenance procedures must be followed to ensure the system can continue to operate normally.

  • Page 144: The System Doesn't Boot Up

    ECW-281B Embedded System Make sure the power button is turned on. Step 3: Plug the system into a monitor and check to see if anything appears on the Step 4: screen. If the boot-up screen appears it means the power LED has become disconnected.

  • Page 145: More Troubleshooting

    If all troubleshooting measures have been taken and the system still fails to start, contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ECW-281B-945GSE from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 146: So-Dimm Replacement

    To replace a SO-DIMM memory module into a SO-DIMM socket, please follow the steps below. Remove the bottom surface panel. Place the ECW-281B-945GSE on an Step 1: anti-static pad with the bottom panel facing up and the bottom surface removed.

  • Page 147: Figure 7-2: So-Dimm Installation

    ECW-281B Embedded System (Figure 7-2). Figure 7-2: SO-DIMM Installation Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket Step 6: out and push the rear of the SO-DIMM down. (See Figure 7-2) Secure the SO-DIMM. Release the arms on the SO-DIMM socket. They clip into Step 7: place and secure the SO-DIMM in the socket.Step 0:...

  • Page 148: Asafety Precautions

    ECW-281B Embedded System Appendix Safety Precautions Page 132...

  • Page 149: Safety Precautions

    Do not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing so may cause fire and/or an electrical shock. Electric shocks can occur if the ECW-281B-945GSE chassis is opened when the ECW-281B-945GSE is running. Do not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the ECW-281B-945GSE.

  • Page 150: Anti-Static Precautions

    A.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the ECW-281B-945GSE, please follow the guidelines below. A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the ECW-281B-945GSE, please read the details below. Page 134...

  • Page 151: Cleaning Tools

    In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the ECW-281B-945GSE.  C loth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the ECW-281B-945GSE.

  • Page 152: Iei Embedded System Series

    ECW-281B Embedded System Appendix IEI Embedded System Series Page 136...

  • Page 153: Iei Embedded

    ECW-281B Embedded System B.1 IEI Embedded System Series B.1.1 Overview IEI embedded industrial PC systems are ideal for manufacturing and automation environments where heavy processing demands exist. These systems are designed to operate effectively within high-stress environments that have diverse operational conditions.

  • Page 154: Iei Embedded System Series Variations

    ECW-281B Embedded System B.1.3 IEI Embedded System Series Variations The differences between the series are listed below. Motherboard Cooling CompactFlash Drive Bays ECW-180A WAFER Two cooling fans One CF slot None ECW-180B WAFER Fanless One CF slot None ECW-181A WAFER Two cooling fans One CF slot Two 2.5”...

  • Page 155: Amd ® Geode

    ECW-281B Embedded System Model Number System Chipset DC Input Drive Bays ® ECW-181AS1WD CS5536 9V ~ 36V Two 2.5” HDD ® ECW-181BS1 CS5536 None Two 2.5” HDD ® ECW-181BS1WD CS5536 9V ~ 36V None Two 2.5” HDD ECK-3688GA ® CS5536 One 2.5”...

  • Page 156: Via Mark ® 800Mhz Solutions

    ECW-281B Embedded System Model Number System Chipset DC Input Drive Bays ® ECW-181BS3 VT8237R+ None Two 2.5” HDD ® ECW-181BS3WD VT8237R+ 9V ~ 36V None Two 2.5” HDD ® ECK-3688GB VT8237R+ One 2.5” HDD ® ® Table B-4: VIA LUKE Embedded System Solutions ®...

  • Page 157: Intel Celeron M 1.5Ghz Solutions

    ECW-281B Embedded System ® ® B.2.6 Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz Solutions ® ® All the models listed in the table below support an Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz CPU. Model Number System Chipset DC Input Drive Bays ECW-180AS5X SiS 661CX + SiS 964 None ECW-180AS5XWD SiS 661CX + SiS 964...

  • Page 158: Pentium

    ECW-281B Embedded System Model Number System Chipset DC Input Drive Bays (optional) ® ® Table B-7: Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz Solutions ® ® B.2.7 Intel Pentium M 1.6GHz Solutions ® ® All the models listed in the table below support an Intel Pentium M 1.6GHz CPU.

  • Page 159: Lga 775 Intel

    ECW-281B Embedded System ECW-181AS5S SiS 661CX + SiS 964 Two 2.5” HDD ECW-181AS5SWD SiS 661CX + SiS 964 9V ~ 36V Two 2.5” HDD ECK-3688GDS SiS 661CX + SiS 964 One 2.5” HDD (optional) ® ® ® Table B-9: Intel Socket 479 Pentium /Celeron M Embedded System Solutions...

  • Page 160: Intel Socket 479 Core Duo/Solo Solutions

    ECW-281B Embedded System ® B.2.10 Intel Socket 479 Core Duo/Solo Solutions ® All the models listed in the table below support an Intel Socket 479 Core Duo/Solo CPU with a 667MHz FSB (front side bus). Model Number System Chipset DC Input Drive Bays ECK-3699GF Intel...

  • Page 161: Cbios Menu Options

    ECW-281B Embedded System Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 145...

  • Page 162: Bios Configuration Options

    ECW-281B Embedded System C.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 5. 　 System Overview ....................62 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx]..................63 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx]..................63 　 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]..............65 　 Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]............66 　...
  • Page 163 ECW-281B Embedded System 　 CPU Temp. Limit of Start [020] ................79 　 CPU Fan Start PWM [070] ..................79 　 Slope PWM [0.5 PWM] ..................80 　 Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] ..................82 　 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]..............83 　 Power Button Mode [On/Off] ................83 　...
  • Page 164 ECW-281B Embedded System 　 IRQ# [Available]....................92 　 DMA Channel# [Available] ..................93 　 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] ...............93 　 Quick Boot [Enabled] ....................95 　 Quiet Boot [Disabled] ....................95 　 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] ............96 　 Bootup Num-Lock [Off] ..................96 　...

  • Page 165: Dwatchdog Timer

    ECW-281B Embedded System Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 149...
  • Page 166 ECW-281B Embedded System NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 167 ECW-281B Embedded System NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

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