Preface.................... v Copyright Notice ..................v Declaration of Conformity ................. v CE ...................... v FCC Class A ..................v RoHS ....................vi SVHC / REACH .................vi Important Safety Instructions ..............vii Warning ....................viii Replacing Lithium Battery ............... viii Technical Support ................... viii Warranty ....................ix...
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Contents 4.3. Ground the Computer ..............34 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source..............35 Chapter 5 - BIOS ................37 5.1. Main ....................40 5.2. Advanced ..................41 5.2.1. Boot Configuration ..............42 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration............. 42 5.2.3. USB Configuration ..............43 5.2.4.
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Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...
ARBOR Technology Corp. certifies that all components in its products are in compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC. The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main purpose...
Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
Preface Warning The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it: Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.
Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • Fanless, Cable-less and Modularized Design • Wide Range DC Power Input (9 ~ 36V) • Easy Installation/Maintenance • Outside accessible CFast Slot 1.2. About this Manual This manual is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
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Introduction Environment Operating Temp. -30 ~ 60°C (-22 ~ 140°F), ambient w/ air flow Storage Temp. -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F) Relative Humidity 10 ~ 90% @ 60°C (non-condensing) 5~500Hz, 3G rms X,Y,Z axis w/ SSD, according to Vibration IEC 68-2-64 40G peak acceleration (11 m sec.
Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x ARES-5300 Programmable Embedded Controller 1 x Driver CD 1 x User’s Manual...
Introduction 1.5.2. Configure-to-Order Service Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 WiFi ® ® WIFI-IN1300 module w/ 20cm internal wiring ANT-D11 1 x WiFi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna - 5 -...
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Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-5300, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. Unit: mm - 8 -...
Getting Started 2.2. Take A Tour The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front and rear panels. The following illustrations show all the components called out for ARES-5300. Front View CFast Status Slot Lamps...
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Getting Started Side View DC-in power jack Rear View DIN rail clip - 10 -...
2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-5300 supports the operating systems of Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. For these operating systems, find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different operating systems, the installation of drivers/utilities may vary slightly, but generally they are similar. DO follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: Chipset→Graphics→Audio→Ethernet...
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Getting Started Windows 8 Device Driver Path \Audio\32 bit Audio \Audio\64 bit \Chipset\ARES-5300\32bit\Intel Chipset Software_ Win7_8_8.1_32bit_64bit_R10.0.14 Chipset \Chipset\ARES-5300\64bit\Intel Chipset Software_ Win7_8_8.1_32bit_64bit_R10.0.14 \Ethernet\Intel\32bit\LAN 18.8.1 _32 Ethernet \Ethernet\Intel\64bit\LAN 18.8.1 _64 \Graphic\Win8\32bit\Kit 57832_win8_32bit_2013-1202\Win32 Graphic \Graphic\Win8\64bit\Kit 5783364_win8_8.1 _64_2013-1202\win64 \MBI\MBI Kit 58443 20140106_windows 8_8.132_64 \TXE\TXE Kit 100885 Windows 8.1...
System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The engine of the computer is comprised of a main board and a power board. This section will provide an thorough view of these boards. 3.1.1. Main Board Board Top - 14 -...
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System Configuration 3.2. Jumper & Connectors The main board comes with some connectors to join some devices and some jumpers to alter hardware configuration. The power board also comes with some connectors. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components.
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System Configuration Function: External VGA port for CRT display Connector Type: D-sub 15-pin female connector Description Description CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B VCC5 DCC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Front Panel - 19 -...
System Configuration 3.2.3. Power Board Connectors This section will guide you through the connector s on the power board. Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. WAKE# 16 N/C +3.3V 17 N/C 18 GND Pin Desc.
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System Configuration PWRIN1 Function: DC-IN power port DC IN Connector Type: 2-pin terminal block Description Description +9~36V Power Board Top Side Panel - 23 -...
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Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The ARES-5300 is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer.
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Installation & Maintenance Remove the upper cover completely from the computer. The inside of the computer comes to view. - 27 -...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Restore the upper cover Combine the upper cover with the bottom cover. Restore the side covers and fasten the screws. Fasten the screws on the front and back sides to complete the assembly. - 28 -...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install Memory Module The main board has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) socket. Load the computer with a memory module to make the computer run programs. The memory module for the computer’s SO-DIMM socket should be a 204-pin DDR3 with a “key notch”...
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Installation & Maintenance Confront the memory module’s edge connector with the SO-DIMM slot connector. Align the memory module’s key notch at the break on the SO- DIMM slot connector. memory SO-DIMM slot module’s key connector's notch break Aligh the memory module’s key notch at the SO-DIMM slot connector's break.
Installation & Maintenance 4.2. DIN-rail Mount Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a DIN-rail in the surroundings. Such integration relies on the DIN-rail clip on the rear side of the computer. Follow through the guide below to mount/dismount the computer to/ from a DIN-rail.
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Installation & Maintenance To mount the unit on a DIN rail, slot the bottom part of the Din-rail clip into the bottom guide of the rail and lift the computer until the top side of the Din-rail hook clicks into place. If the computer cannot be successfully fixed onto the DIN-rail, reverse the computer and clip the computer onto the DIN-rail by the bottom side.
Installation & Maintenance 4.2.2. Dismount the Computer Power off the computer and disconnect all cables before proceeding to dismount the computer off the DIN-rail. Push the bottom side of the computer up, with both hands to release the top part of clip from the DIN-rail. Once the clip is released from the DIN-rail, completely dismount the computer off the DIN-rail by pulling the computer’s top side.
Installation & Maintenance 4.3. Ground the Computer Follow the instructions below to ground the computer to land. Be sure to follow every grounding requirement in your place. Warning Whenever the unit is installed, the ground connection must always be made first of all and disconnected lastly. See the illustration below.
Installation & Maintenance 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment. Follow the instructions below for connecting the computer to a DC-input power source. Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box.
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Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main BIOS Version R0.05 Set the current default language used by the InsydeH2O. Project Name ARES-5300 Build Date 02/25/2014 Build Time 10:16:18 Platform firmware information VLV SOC OC (B3 Stepping) MRC Version 0.95 PUNIT FW...
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BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and configure the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.
Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Set the current default language BIOS Version R0.05 used by the InsydeH2O. Project Name ARES-5300 Build Date 02/25/2014 Build Time 10:16:18 Platform firmware information VLV SOC OC (B3 Stepping) MRC Version 0.95 PUNIT FW...
BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Configures Boot Settings. Boot Configuration PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration Video Configuration Thermal Configuration SATA Configuration ACPI Table/Feature Control...
BIOS 5.2.1. Boot Configuration Setting Description Numlock Select Power-on state for Num lock 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration Configures PCI Express by the following settings: Setting Description PCI Express Root Port Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIe Speed Options are: Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2 Auto is the default.
BIOS 5.2.3. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. The featured settings are: Setting Description XHCI Pre-Boot Mode Enables/Disables XHCI Pre-Boot mode support Support Set the mode of operation of xHCI controller xHCI Mode Options are Disabled/Enabled/Auto/Smart Auto(default) XCHI Controller...
BIOS 5.2.4. Video Configuration Configure video settings The featured setting is: Setting Description Intergrated Graphics Enables/disables Intergrated Graphics Device. Device Set IGD or PCI graphic device as the Primary Display. Primary Display Options are Auto/IGD/PCie. RC6 (Render Standby) Enables/Disables Render standby support. PAVC Enables/disables Protected Audio Video control Power Managment...
BIOS 5.2.5. Thermal Configuration Access this submenu to configure the thermal configuration. The featured submenus are: Setting Description Critical Trip Set the value of temperature of the ACPI critical Trip point Point When this point is reached, the OS will shut down the system. Set the value of temperature of the ACPI Passive Trip point Passive Trip When this point is reached, the OS will begin to throttling the...
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BIOS 5.2.7. ACPI Table/Feature Control Setting Description FACP - RTC S4 This function will be avalible only when ACPI is enabled. Wakeup Enables/disables S4 Wakup from RTC. This item is valid only for WIN2K and WINXP. Also, a frech install of APIC - IO APIC the OS must occur when APIC mode is desired.
BIOS 5.3. Security The Security menu sets up the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device and password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.
BIOS 5.4. Power The Security menu sets up the password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.
BIOS 5.4.1 Advanced CPU Control Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Enable or disable processor XD Advanced CPU Control capability Use XD Capability <Enabled> Limit CPUID Max value <Disabled> Bi-Directional PROCHOT# <Enabled> VTX-2 <Enabled> TM1 and TM2 <Enabled>...
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BIOS Active Set the Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Processor Options are ALL/1 Cores P-States(IST) Enables/disables processor performance states (P-States) Boot Select the performance state that BIOS will set before OS handoff Performance Mode Enables/disables processor Turbo mode (EMTTM enabled is Turbo Mode required) C-States...
BIOS 5.5. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Select boot type to Dual type, Boot Type <Legacy Boot Type>...
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BIOS USB Boot Disables or enables booting to USB boot devices. Set the waiting seconds before booting the default boot Timeout selection Automatic Failover Enables/disables the Automatic Failover. Boot Device Priority Normal Boot Menu Select Normal boot option priority or Advance boot option Priority.
BIOS 5.6. Exit The Save & Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save...
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BIOS Appendix A: Install mSATA Storage To install an mSATA storage module to the computer: Remove the top cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 26. The inside of the computer comes to view. Find the socket for mSATA module as the picture above shows.
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BIOS Fully plug the module until it cannot be plugged any more. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press the module down and fix the module in place using two screws. Restore the upper cover to the computer. - 57 -...
Appendix B: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 Hardware/Software Installation This page is intentionally left blank. To use Wi-Fi, hardware-wise the computer needs a Wi-Fi module installed, and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program. This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-IN1300 and the device driver.
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Prepare the WIFI-IN1300 Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a half-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”. Plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle.
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BIOS Press the module down and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove a plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future.
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BIOS Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN” connector From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flat side.
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Appendices 11. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector. Make sure the nut is tightened. Mount the washer and the nut to the SMA connector. Tighten the nut. 12. Restore the computer's side covers and top cover. 13.
Appendices B.2. Install Device Driver & Application Program As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 11, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framwork, audio and Ethernet are installed, you can proceed to install the driver for the wireless modules such as 3G module or Wi-Fi module.
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Appendices Click the Next butoon to proceed. The installer then starts to prepare for the setup. When the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software on the computer. - 64 -...
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Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button to proceed. The installer then asks where to install the software. - 65 -...
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Appendices Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the software to, or simply click the Next button to install the software to the suggested folder. The installer then opens a Setup Type selection. Select Typical to install both the driver and the application program (recommended) or select Custom to choose the features to install.
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Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the software installation. The computer’s Wi-Fi feature is ready-to-use, see the document of the application program to know how to connect the computer to a Wi-Fi hotspot. - 67 -...