Industrial fanless pc w/ intel tiger lake core™ i5/i3 processors (59 pages)
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ARTS-3250/3672W Fanless Train PC w/ Intel Core™ i7 (ARTS-3672W) & ® Fanless Train PC w/ Intel Core™ Atom™ D2550 (ARTS-3250) ® User’s Manual Version 1.2 2015.03 P/N: 4012325000120P...
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Revision History Version Release Time Description October 2013 Initial release Add Appendix E External and Internal December 2013 Cables Change ARTS-3672 to ARTS-3672W Revise Page 4 : Operating Temp. : From -25~55°C (-13~131°F), ambient w/ air flow, EN50155 Class T1 to -40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~158°F ), ambient w/ air flow, EN50155 Class TX March 2015...
Contents Revision History ................i 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 Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............
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Contents 4.1.3. Install/uninstall CFast Card ............ 62 4.1.4. Install SATA HDD/SSD (ARTS-3672W only)......64 4.1.5. Install Wireless Modules ............67 4.2. Mount the Computer ................ 68 4.3. Wire DC-in Power Source..............69 Chapter 5 - BIOS ................71 5.1. ARTS-3250 ..................74 5.1.1.
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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...
(PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed...
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 and rugged design • M12 connector for DC power input with isolated protection • Isolated RS-232/485 and GPIO • Support outside-accessible CFast and SIM slot • Support optional WiFi or HSUPA wireless connectivity • Support power on/off delay control •...
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Introduction • One Mini-PCIe slot for optional WiFi/GPS module • One Mini-PCIe slot interconnected with SIM card socket Expansion Bus for optional HSUPA/LTE module • One SIM socket (outside accessible) Storage • ARTS-3250: One 2.5” drive bay for SATA SSD ARTS-3672W: Two 2.5”...
Introduction 1.4. Inside the Package 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: One ARTS-3250 or ARTS-3672W Fanless Train PC ARTS-3250 ARTS-3672W...
Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of the computer, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 2.1.1. ARTS-3250 266.80 254.60 - 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 . 2.2.1. ARTS-3250 Front View Reset button DVI-I LAN1 SIM/CFast (accessible...
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Rear View COM1 Antenna holes RS232/485 Power stopped up by port serial port jack plugs COM3 Audio LAN2/LAN3 COM4 COM2 port ports ports RS485 serial ports Side View - 11 -...
Getting Started 2.2.2. ARTS-3672W Front View ① Status LED Lamps ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ③ ② ④ ⑨⑩ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ⑤ • No. Description No. Description ① ⑥ LAN1 port SSD tray 2 Anti-theft lock for HDD/SSD ②...
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Getting Started This LED lights green when LAN2 port is connected to 100M Green bit/s network equipment. ➐ This LED lights orange when LAN2 port is connected to Orange 1000M bit/s network equipment. ➑ Green This LED lights when power is on. Rear View Antenna holes RS232/485...
Getting Started 2.3. Driver Installation Notes The computer supports the operating systems of Windows 7. Find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. DO follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: Chipset→VGA→Audio→LAN→ME Paths to find device drivers on CD: ARTS-3250...
System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The engine of the computer is constructed by a CPU board and a carrier board. Following in this section you will be guided through the CPU boards and carrier board of the computers. 3.1.1. CPU Boards The CPU board for ARTS-3672W is EmETXe-i67M2 while the CPU board for ARTS-3250 is EmETXe-i250C.
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System Configuration Bottom View COM Express AB Connector ® COM Express CD Connector ® COM Express CD Connector COM Express AB Connector - 17 -...
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System Configuration 3.1.1.2. ARTS-3250 - EmETXe-i250C The CPU board for ARTS-3250 is EmETXe-i250C, with Intel Atom™ D2550. ® SO-DIMM socket Top View SO-DIMM socket NM10 SB Cedar View D NM10 SB Cedar View D Bottom View COM Express AB Connector ®...
System Configuration 3.2. Jumpers and Connectors The carrier board PBC-1914 comes with some connectors to join devices and some jumpers to alter the computer's hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components. 3.2.1. Jumpers JBAT1 Function: CMOS Setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting:...
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System Configuration JSA1 Function: Adjusts the pin 7 of connector SATA1 to GND or +5 VCC SATA1 for DOM (disk on module) application. See also on page 34. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to set pin 7 to GND. (This is the default setting.) Short pin 2 and pin 3 to set pin 7 to +5 VCC.
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System Configuration JTERM2 Function: COM2 RS485 terminator setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to set COM2 to RS485 normal mode. (The default setting.) Short pin 2 and pin 3 to set COM2 to 120 ohm terminator mode..
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System Configuration JTERM3 Function: COM3 RS485 terminator setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to set COM3 to RS485 normal mode. (The default setting.) Short pin 2 and pin 3 to set COM3 to 120 ohm terminator mode..
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System Configuration JTERM4 Function: COM4 RS485 terminator setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to set COM4 to RS485 normal mode. (The default setting.) Short pin 2 and pin 3 to set COM4 to 120 ohm terminator mode..
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System Configuration JPDI1 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI1. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI1. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration JPDI2 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI2. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI2. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration JPDI3 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI3. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI3. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration JPDI4 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI4. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI4. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration JPDI5 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI5. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI5. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration JPDI6 Function: Selecting digital input power. Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Short pin 1 and pin 2 to select DI_V+ for PDI6. Short pin 2 and pin 3 to select DI_V- for PDI6. (The default setting.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1...
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System Configuration SATA1 Description: Serial ATA connectors for storage devices Connector Type: 7-pin serial ATA connector Description GND or +5 VCC (*Use jumper JSA1 to adjust this pin to GND or +5 VCC. See also JSA1 on page 22.) Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5...
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System Configuration SATA2,3 Description: Serial ATA connectors for storage devices Connector Type: 7-pin serial ATA connector Description Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6 LED3 LED4 VIN5 SIM1 JBAT1 A13 A14 JUSB1 SATAPW2 SATAPW3 JSA1 FAN1 SATA1 JVOUT1 JVOUT2 JPIC1 KBMS1 RSTB1 JPDI2 JPDI4...
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System Configuration RSTB1 Description: Pin header for power button and reset button. Connector Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 4-pin header Description SYS_RESET# PWR_IN_SW# Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6 LED3 LED4 VIN5 SIM1 JBAT1 A13 A14 JUSB1 SATAPW2 SATAPW3 JSA1 FAN1 SATA1 JVOUT1 JVOUT2 JPIC1...
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System Configuration JDIO1 Description: Digital output wafer connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 5-pin wafer connector Description Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Output 4 Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6 LED3 LED4 VIN5 SIM1 JBAT1 A13 A14 JUSB1 SATAPW2...
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System Configuration JDIO2 Description: Digital input wafer connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 9-pin wafer connector Description Description DI_V- Digital Input 3 DI_V+ Digital Input 4 Digital Input 5 Digital Input 1 Digital Input 6 Digital Input 2 Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6...
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System Configuration PWRIN1 Description: External power input wafer connector Connector Type: Onboard 3.96mm-pitch 4-pin wafer connector Description Chassis GND Power - Power + Power + Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6 LED3 LED4 VIN5 SIM1 JBAT1 A13 A14 JUSB1 SATAPW2 SATAPW3 JSA1 FAN1...
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System Configuration LAN1 Description: One Ethernet port over double-stacked USB 2.0 ports Connector Type: One 8P8C RJ45 connector w/ two type-A USB connectors LAN (RJ-45) USB (Type-A) 1 2 3 4 Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 1 MDI0+ MDI2+ 2 MDI0- MDI2- USB-...
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System Configuration DVI1 Description: DVI-I port (digital and analog) Connector Type: 29-pin DIP-type female connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. T.M.D.S DATA 2- T.M.D.S DATA 1/3 SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 5+ T.M.D.S DATA 2+ T.M.D.S DATA 3- T.M.D.S CLOCK SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 2/4 SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 3+ T.M.D.S CLOCK+...
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System Configuration SIM1 Description: SIM card socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket with a hinged cover Description Front Panel Board Top LAN1 DVI1 LED5 LED6 LED3 LED4 VIN5 SIM1 JBAT1 A13 A14 JUSB1 SATAPW2 SATAPW3 JSA1 FAN1 SATA1 JVOUT1 JVOUT2 JPIC1 KBMS1...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The computer 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. 4.1.1.
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Installation & Maintenance To adjust jumpers or connect/disconnect devices to/from the carrier board, 3.2.1. Jumpers on page 3.2.2. Connectors on page 32. To install a 3G module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, see Appendix C: HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation on page 123. To install a Wi-Fi module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, see Appendix D: WIFI-IN1350 Hardware/Software Installation on page 133.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Install/uninstall SIM Card The computer supports a SIM card for mobile networking and comes with an outside-accessible SIM card slot. Follow through the guide below to install a SIM card to the computer. To install the SIM card: On the front panel of the computer, find the door to the SIM card slot.
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Installation & Maintenance To uninstall the SIM card: Loosen the card door screw and open the card door. Push-eject the SIM card. Remove the SIM card. Restore the card door. Note to restore the card door each time the SIM card is installed or uninstalled. See also Appendix C to install a 3G module.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install/uninstall CFast Card The computer supports a CFast card for storage and comes with an outside- accessible CFast slot. Follow through the guide below to install a CFast card to the computer. Note: Be sure to turn off the computer before installing or uninstalling the CF card if the OS is installed on the card.
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Installation & Maintenance To uninstall the CFast card: Loosen the card door screw and open the card door. Push-eject the CFast card. Remove the CFast card. Restore the card door. Note to restore the card door each time the CFast card is installed or uninstalled. - 63 -...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install SATA HDD/SSD (ARTS-3672W only) The ARTS-3672W supports two 2.5-inch HDD/SSD storage devices. To install a 2.5" HDD/SSD to the computer, follow through the guide below: On the front panel of the computer, find the two drawer-like brackets, each with a lock at its left side.
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Installation & Maintenance Pull out and remove the bracket from the computer. Slide a 2.5-inch SSD into the bracket. Slide a 2.5-inch SSD into the bracket. - 65 -...
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Installation & Maintenance Fix the assemblage with four screws. Two screws on one side. The other two screws on the other side. Plug the bracket (with the SSD) back to the computer. - 66 -...
Installation & Maintenance Restore the lock to the lock position. Restore the lock to the lock position. 4.1.5. Install Wireless Modules The computer comes with two Mini-card sockets to load the computer with the wireless modules of PCI Express Mini-card form factor. The configure- to-order wireless modules available with the computer are the 3G module HSPA-SI1400 and the Wi-Fi moldue WIFI-IN1350: HSPA-SI1400...
Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Mount the Computer Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a wall in the surroundings. Such integration relies on a wall-mount kit, which comes with the computer. Follow through the guide below to assemble the kit to the computer: Place the computer on a flat surface, with the bottom facing up.
Installation & Maintenance 4.3. 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.
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BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the computer is featured by American Megatrends Inc to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. The BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. When the computer is off, the battery on the main board supplies power to BIOS RAM.
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BIOS Main 5.2.1. Main on page 96. Advanced 5.2.2. Advanced on page 97. 5.2.3. Chipset Chipset on page 110. ARTS-3672W Boot 5.2.4. Boot on page 115. Security 5.2.5. Security on page 117. Save & Exit 5.2.6. Save & Exit on page 118. Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions.
BIOS 5.1. ARTS-3250 This section will guide you to the the BIOS Setup utility featured by the ARTS-3250. 5.1.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and also displays some BIOS info and system info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS The featured settings are: Setting Description System Time Sets system time. System Date Sets system date. 5.1.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
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BIOS ACPI Settings 5.1.2.1. ACPI Settings on page 77. CPU Configuration 5.1.2.2. CPU Configuration on page 78. SATA Configuration 5.1.2.3. SATA Configuration on page 79. USB Configuration 5.1.2.4. USB Configuration on page 80. H/W Monitor 5.1.2.5. H/W Monitor on page 81. Super IO 5.1.2.6.
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BIOS 5.1.2.1. ACPI Settings Access this submenu to configure the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The featured settings are: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
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BIOS 5.1.2.2. CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration to run a report of the CPU's details including the hardware version, software version, model name, processor speed, microcode revision, max./min. processor speeds, the amount of processor core(s), and CPU caches. See the depiction below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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BIOS 5.1.2.3. SATA Configuration SATA Configuration delivers SATA device(s) information and configures SATA device(s). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Port0 Not Present SATA Ports (0-3) Device SATA Port1 Not Present Names if Present and Enabled.
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BIOS 5.1.2.4. USB Configuration USB Configuration displays the info of the connected USB devices and configures USB parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option USB Devices: disables legacy 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse support if no USB devices are connected.
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BIOS 5.1.2.5. H/W Monitor H/W Monitor monitors the computer's hardware status. Select this submenu to run a report of the info including CPU/system temperatures, CPU speed and other voltage info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Pc Health Status CPU temperature...
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BIOS 5.1.2.6. Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration is a submenu to control the system’s Super IO chip Fintek F71869E. It configures the serial port on the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Configuration Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied Power On After Power Fail...
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BIOS 5.1.2.7. UART Switch Setting Access this UART Switch Setting to set the data transmission iinterface for the computer's serial port COM1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced UART switch setting Select an optimal setting for Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1: [RS232 Support]...
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BIOS 5.1.2.8. Second Super IO Configuration Use this submenu to enable/disable the computer’s serial ports 1~4 and to configure their I/O addresses and IRQ. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Second Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1.
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BIOS Configures the computer’s COM2, which is fixed to RS485 and cannot be changed. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port.
BIOS 5.1.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset, including the north bridge and the south bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Host Bridge Parameters ► Host Bridge ►...
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BIOS 5.1.3.1. Host Bridge This submenu opens showing the memory information such as memory frequency, total memory and the memory module(s) presence. This submenu also features one submenu - Intel IGD Configuration to configure Intel IGD (Internal Graphics Device): Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Config Intel IGD Settings.
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BIOS 5.1.3.2. South Bridge Select this submenu to view the south bridge's CIM (common information model) version and configure the system's south bridge: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset ► TPT Devices Enable/Disable Intel(R) IO ►...
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BIOS Sets the minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal. Options available are: SLP_S4 Assertion Width 1-2 Seconds 3-4 Seconds 2-3 Seconds 4-5 Seconds (default) 5.1.3.2.1. TPT Devices This submenu provides users with the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables Intel High Definition Audio.
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BIOS USB 2.0 (EHCI) Enables/disables USB 2.0 (EHCI) support. Support Options available are Disabled and Enabled (default). 5.1.3.2.2. PCI Express Root Port 0 Access this submenu for the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables PCI Express root port 0. PCI Express Port 0 Enabled is the default.
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BIOS 5.1.3.2.4. PCI Express Root Port 2 Access this submenu for the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables PCI Express root port 2. PCI Express Port 2 Enabled is the default. Enables/disables the I/O APIC of PCI Express root port 2. Port 0 IOxAPIC Disabled is the default.
BIOS 5.1.4. Boot Access this Boot menu to configure how to boot up the system such as boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Select the Keyboard Boot Configuration NumLock state Bootup NumLock State...
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BIOS Sets the boot priority among the available device Boot Option Priorities types. Configures power delay function by the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables power delay function: Power Delay Enable is the default. Function Select Disabled to manually power on/off.. Configures how much time should be delayed for the system to power Power Delay Function...
BIOS 5.1.5. Security 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 5.1.6. Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot...
BIOS 5.2. ARTS-3672W This section will guide you to the the BIOS Setup utility featured by the ARTS-3672W. 5.2.1. Main The Main menu features System Date and System Time settings while also displaying some BIOS info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot...
BIOS The featured settings are: Setting Description System Date Sets system date. System Time Sets system time. 5.2.2. Advanced The Advanced menu configures the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), CPU, SATA, USB, Super IO and others. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
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BIOS ACPI Settings 5.2.2.1. ACPI Settings on page 98. CPU Configuration 5.2.2.2. CPU Configuration on page 99. SATA Configuration 5.2.2.3. SATA Configuration on page 101. USB Configuration 5.2.2.4. USB Configuration on page 102. Super IO 5.2.2.6. H/W Monitor on page 105. Configuration H/W Monitor 5.2.2.5.
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BIOS The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the system to/from hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). Enable Hibernation This option may not be effective with some OS. Enabled is the default. Sets the highest ACPI sleep state that system enters when the suspend button is hit.
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BIOS The featured setting is: Setting Description Enables/disables the processor’s Hyper-threading feature. Select Enabled for Windows XP and Linux, which are optimized for Hyper-threading technology. Hyper Threading Select Disabled for other OS that are not optimized for Technology Hyper-threading. Enabled is the default. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
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BIOS 5.2.2.3. SATA Configuration SATA Configuration delivers SATA device(s) information and also configures SATA device(s). Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Device. Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Software Preserve Unknown...
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BIOS 5.2.2.4. USB Configuration USB Configuration displays the info of the connected USB devices and configures USB parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB USB Configuration support. AUTO option disables legacy USB Module Version 8.10.26 support if no USB devices are connected.
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BIOS Sets the timeout for Control/Bulk/Interrupt transfers. USB transfer time-out Options available are 1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec and 20 sec (default). Sets the time for POST to wait for a USB device to start. Device reset time-out Options available are 10 sec, 20 sec (default), 30 sec and 40 sec.
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BIOS 5.2.2.5. Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration is a submenu to control the system’s Super IO chip Fintek F71869E. It configures the serial port on the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Configuration Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied Power On After Power Fail...
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BIOS 5.2.2.6. H/W Monitor H/W Monitor monitors the computer's hardware status. Select this submenu to run a report of the info including CPU/system temperatures, CPU speed and other power info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Pc Health Status CPU temperature...
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BIOS 5.2.2.7. UART Switch Setting Access this UART Switch Setting to set the data transmission interface for the computer's serial port COM1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced UART switch setting Select an optimal setting for Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1: [RS232 Support]...
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BIOS 5.2.2.8. F81216 Second Super IO Configuration Use this submenu to enable/disable the computer’s serial ports 1 through port 4 and also to configure their I/O addresses and IRQ. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Second Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial...
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BIOS Configures the computer’s COM2 by the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port. Serial Port 2 Options available are: Configuration IO=2F8h;...
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BIOS 5.2.2.9. Sandybridge PPM Configuration This submenu controls the processor's power management by the following settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Sandybridge PPM Configuration Turbo Mode. Turbo Mode [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
BIOS 5.2.3. Chipset Use this Chipset menu to configure the system’s chipset. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset System Agent (SA) ► System Agent (SA) Configuration Parameters ► PCH-IO Configuration →←: Select Screen ↓↑: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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BIOS 5.2.3.1. System Agent (SA) Configuration This submenu configures System Agent (SA), i.e. the north bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Check to enable VT-d System Agent RC Version 1.2.0.0 function on MCH. VT-d Capability Supported VT-d [Enabled]...
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BIOS Select Graphics Configuration to view graphics info and accesses graphics settings. The featured submenu is that features the following LCD Control setting: Setting Description Sets the graphics device to activate during POST. This setting has no effect if an Graphics Configuration external graphics is present.
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BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable or disable PCIE Intel PCH RC Version 1.1.4.1 Wake# to wake the system. Intel PCH SKU Name QM67 Intel PCH Rev ID 05/B3 PCIE Wake UP [Enabled] ►...
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BIOS Controls USB devices. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the EHCI (USB2.0) USB controller 1. EHCI1 Enabled is the default. One EHCI controller must always be USB Configuration enabled. Enables/disables the EHCI (USB2.0) USB controller 2. EHCI2 Enabled is the default. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
BIOS 5.2.4. Boot Access this Boot menu to configure how to boot up the system such as boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Number of seconds to wait Boot Configuration for setup activation key.
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BIOS Sets the very 1st boot device among the available hard disk drives. Hard Drive BBS Priorities Option(s) available are the available storage device(s) and Disabled. Configures power delay function by the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables power delay function: Power Delay Enable is the default.
BIOS 5.2.5. Security 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 5.2.6. Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot...
Appendices Appendix A: Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
Appendices Appendix B: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industrial application to monitor CPU activities. The application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT timeout, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.
Appendices Appendix C: HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation To be able to network with 3G, hardware-wise the computer needs a 3G module installed and a SIM card inserted (as described in 4.1.2. Install/uninstall SIM Card on page 60) and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program.
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Appendices Have the HSPA-SI1400 3G module kit. The 3G module is a full-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”.
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Appendices Remove one plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. an antenna hole w/o the plug Antenna holes stopped up by plugs the removed plug a view from the inside of the computer a view outside the computer Have the RF antenna.
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Appendices 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 flattened side. Among the screw thread, there is a Remove...
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Appendices 12. Restore the computer's top cover. 13. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 14. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 127 -...
Appendices C.2. Install Device Driver As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 14, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framework, 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 button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Click the Finish button to quit the driver installation - 129 -...
Appendices C.3. Install Application Program Request a copy of the application program from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii. Run the Windows Installer file Watcher_Generic.msi. The installer opens and prepares to install. Once the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher on the computer.
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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. Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the application program to, or simply click the Next button to install the application program to the suggested folder.
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Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the installation. An AirCard Watcher icon then shows up on the desktop. Double-click the AirCard Watcher icon to launch the application program. The AirCard Watcher opens. See the document of the AirCard Watcher to know how to use the application program.
Appendices Appendix D: WIFI-IN1350 Hardware/Software Installation 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-IN1350 and the device driver.
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Appendices Prepare the WIFI-IN1350 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”. In order to make the half-size Wi-Fi module compatible with the Mini- card socket, extend the WiFi module with a “mini half bracket”.
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Appendices Plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully plug the module, and note the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove one plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole.
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Appendices Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN”...
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Appendices 11. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 12.
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Appendices D.2. Install Device Driver & Application Program As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 14, 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. - 140 -...
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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. - 141 -...
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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.
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. Appendix D: WIFI-IN1350 Hardware/Software Installation - 143 -...
Appendices Appendix E:External and Internal Cables In this session you will find the following information about the external and internal cables: RJ-45 LAN cable Description External LAN cable for ARTS-3X50 1x RJ-45 Male connector Connector 1x M12 A-code Male 8 Pin Pin assignments Description Pin 1...
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Appendices Power cable Description External Power cable for ARTS-3X50 1x power terminial connector Connector 1x M12 Female 5 Pin Pin assignments Description Pin 1 Vin+ Pin 2 Vin+ Pin 3 Chassis GND Pin 4 Vin- Description Pin 1 DC Input + Pin 2 DC Input - Pin 3...
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Appendices USB cable Description External USB cable for ARTS-3X50 1x USB A type female connector Connector 1x M8 male 4 Pin Pin assignments Description Pin 1 USB 5V Pin 2 USB_N Pin 3 Pin 4 USB_P Internal USB Description Internal USB cable for ARTS-3X50 cable Connector 1x M8 female connector Pin assignments...
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Appendices Audio cable Description External audio cable for ARTS-3X50 1x 3.5mm Stereo plug Connector 1x M12 A-code Male 8 Pin Pin assignments Jack Description Audio GND Line out-R Audio A Line out-L Audio GND MIC-R Audio B MIC-L Pin assignments Description Pin 1 Line out-L...
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