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ARES-1500-A10
Robust Box Computer with AMD G-T40N
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User's Manual
Version 1.0
2013.05
P/N: 4012150002100P
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  • Page 1 ARES-1500-A10 Robust Box Computer with AMD G-T40N Platform User’s Manual Version 1.0 2013.05 P/N: 4012150002100P...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Date Description May 2013 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 - BIOS ................51 5.1. Main ....................54 5.2. Advanced ..................56 5.2.1. ACPI Settings ................. 58 5.2.2. CPU Configuration ..............59 5.2.3. IDE Configuration..............60 5.2.4. USB Configuration ..............60 5.2.5. Super IO Configuration ............61 5.2.6.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    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...

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (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...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 10: Warning

    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.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    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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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 14: The Computer

    1.1. The Computer As the very first model launched for ARBOR's brand new series ARES-1500, the ARES-1500-A10 is a modest box comuter to feature the basic and essential features required for industrial field. Loaded with AMD G-T40N Dual Core GHz processor and chipset of AMD A50M, the fanless computer consumes low power while delivering advanced graphics and intensive computing.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Kernel Soldered onboard AMD G-T40N Dual Core 1.0GHz Processor processor BIOS AMI BIOS Chipset AMD A50M Graphics Graphics Integrated AMD G-Series 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket, supporting 800/1066 System Memory MHz SDRAM, up to 4GB Serial ATA 1 x serial ATA port for mSATA Ethernet Controller...
  • Page 16 Introduction Construction Aluminum alloy Mounting VESA-mount / wall-mount 0.93 kg (2.05 lb) Weight 1.1 kg (2.42 lb) System = 188 x 149.5 x 30 mm (7.4" x 5.88" x 1.18") Dimensions (W x D x H) Packing = 304 x 294 x 355 mm (11.97" x 11.57" x 13.98") Power Requirement Power Input DC12V input by 2.5mm power jack...

  • Page 17: 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: 1 x ARES-1500-A10 Robust System 1 x Driver CD 1 x User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Configure-To-Order Service

    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. DDR3-1333 4GB SDRAM Memory Modules DDR3-1333 2GB SDRAM Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 WiFi ®...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-1500-A10, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 21: Take A Tour

    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-1500-A10.. Front View Power Line-out DVI-I button...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Rear View Antenna hole stopped up COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 by a plug Side View - 10 -...

  • Page 23: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-1500-A10 supports the operating systems of Windows XP 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.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 13 -...

  • Page 26: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The main board FMB-a50M3 forms the engine of the ARES-1500-A10 computer. This section will provide an thorough view of this board. FMB-a50M3: Board Top - 14 -...
  • Page 27 System Configuration FMB-a50M3: Board Bottom - 15 -...

  • Page 28: Jumpers And Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2. Jumpers and Connectors The main board FMB-a50M3 comes with some connectors to join some devices and also some jumpers to alter hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components one-by-one. 3.2.1. Jumpers Function: CMOS Setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting:...
  • Page 29 System Configuration Function: Controls power supply mode Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Setting Sets the power supply to ATX mode (default) Sets the power supply to AT mode Note this setting should be consistent with BIOS | Advanced | ACPI Settings | AC Power Shutdown mode to prevent conflict.
  • Page 30 System Configuration JV2 & JV3 Function: COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header Rear Panel Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 • COM1 Settings Serial Port Protocol Jumpers Setting 1 & 2 loop-back 1 & 2 2 &...
  • Page 31 System Configuration Function: Reserved Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header Rear Panel Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 19 -...

  • Page 32: Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2.2. Connectors LPC1 Function: Board debugging (for factory use only) Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x5-pin header Description Description PCLK_FWH LAD3 LFRAME# LAD2 LAD0 3V3S BUF_PLTRST_N LAD1 Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 20 -...
  • Page 33 System Configuration COM1 Function: Serial port 1, configurable for RS232/RS422/ RS485. See JV2 & JV3 for the configuration. Connector Type: 9-pin male DB connector Description Description Rear Panel Board Top COM2 COM1 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 21 -...
  • Page 34 System Configuration COM2, COM3 and COM4 Function: Serial ports 2/3/4, all are RS232-interfaced. Connector Type: 9-pin male DB connector Description Description Rear Panel Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 22 -...
  • Page 35 System Configuration USB3 & USB4 USB4 USB1 Destription: Connectors for the internal USB ports Connector Type: Pitch 2.00mm 5-pin wafer connectors USB3 USB4 Pin Desc. Desc. USBP_12N_CON USBP_13N_CON USBP_12P_CON USBP_13P_CON Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 23 -...
  • Page 36 System Configuration Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector interconnected with SIM card socket Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Wake 20 W_Disable# 36 USB_D- +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND COEX1 22 PERST# 38 USB_D+ 23 PERn0 39 +3.3V...
  • Page 37 System Configuration SIM1 Destription: SIM card socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket with a hinged cover Description Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 25 -...
  • Page 38 System Configuration Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. WAKE# 20 W_DISABLE# 36 USB_D- +3.3Vaux 21 GND 37 GND COEX1 22 PERST# 38 USB_D+ 23 PERn0 39 +3.3V COEX2 24 +3.3V 40 GND...
  • Page 39 System Configuration GIF2 Description: PCI Express bus Connector Type: 164-pin PCI Express edge connector Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 Desc. Desc. Desc. Desc. PRSNT1# A22 HSIN_1 HSIP_6 GND60 +12V4 A23 GND17 HSIN_6 HSIP_11 +12V5 A24 GND18 GND35 HSIN_11 GND6 A25 HSIP_2...
  • Page 40 System Configuration Board Bottom AH23 Desc. Desc. Desc. Desc. +12V1 B22 GND11 B43 GND26 HSON_11 +12V2 B23 HSOP_2 B44 GND27 GND44 +12V3 B24 HSON_2 B45 HSOP_7 GND45 GND1 B25 GND12 B46 HSON_7 HSOP_12 SMCLK B26 GND13 B47 GND28 HSON_12 SMDAT B27 HSOP_3 B48 PRSNT2#2 GND46...
  • Page 41 System Configuration MIC1 Destription: Mic-in Port Connector Type: Pink 3.5mm audio jack Description MICL MIC_R MIC1_JD AU_GND AU_GND Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 Front Panel - 29 -...
  • Page 42 System Configuration LOUT1 Destription: Line-out Port Connector Type: Lime green 3.5mm audio jack Description LOUT-L LOUT-L LOUT-R FRONT_JD AU_GND AU_GND Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 Front Panel - 30 -...
  • Page 43 System Configuration USB1 & USB2 Destription: USB Ports Connector Type: Double-stacked type-A USB connectors Description Description VCC-1 DNEG-1 DPOS-1 GND-1 VCC-2 DNEG-2 DPOS-2 GND-2 MNT-HOLE1 MNT-HOLE2 MNT-HOLE3 MNT-HOLE4 Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 Front Panel - 31 -...
  • Page 44 System Configuration LAN1 Destription: LAN Ports Connector Type: Two 8P8C RJ-45 connectors with LED and shield Port 1 Port 2 Description Description LAN1_MDIP0 LAN2_MDIP0 LAN1_MDIN0 LAN2_MDIN0 LAN1_MDIP1 LAN2_MDIP1 LAN1_MDIN1 LAN2_MDIN1 LAN1_MDIP2 LAN2_MDIP2 LAN1_MDIN2 LAN2_MDIN2 LAN1_MDIP3 LAN2_MDIP3 A10 LAN1_MDIN3 LAN2_MDIN3 LA1 LA_1 LB_1 Port 1 Port 2...
  • Page 45 System Configuration DVI1 The computer features a DVI (digital visual interface) port, supporting DVI-I (digital and analog). Description: DVI-I port (digital and analog) C1 C2 Connector Type: 29-pin DIP-type female connector C4 C3 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+...
  • Page 46 System Configuration PWBT1 Destription: Power Button Connector Type: LED tact switch with green and red colors Pin Description Description SW1_LED_N SW1_LED_P Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 Front Panel - 34 -...
  • Page 47 System Configuration PWR1 Destription: Connectors for DC-in power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Description Description PWRINV+ PWRINV+ Board Top COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 16 18 - 35 -...
  • Page 48 System Configuration Description: mSATA socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 20 NC 36 NC +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND 22 NC 38 NC 23 TX+ 39 +3.3V 24 +3.3V 40 GND 25 TX- 41 +3.3V 16 18...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 37 -...

  • Page 50: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The ARES-1500-A10 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.
  • Page 51 Installation & Maintenance Turn the computer over. Hoist the bottom. Disconnect the cable from the power connector. Disconnect the cable from the power connector. Part the bottom cover completely from the main board. - 39 -...
  • Page 52 Installation & Maintenance The inside of the computer comes to view. To adjust jumpers or connect/disconnect devices to/from the main board, 3.2.1. Jumpers on page 3.2.2. Connectors on page 20. To install a memory module to the computer, see 4.1.2. Install Memory Module on page 41.

  • Page 53: Install Memory Module

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Install Memory Module The main board has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Load the computer with a memory module of higher capacity to make programs run faster. The memory module for the computer’s SO-DIMM socket should be a 204-pin DDR3 with a “key notch”...
  • Page 54 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 module’s key notch SO-DIMM slot connector's break Aligh the memory module’s key notch at the SO-DIMM slot connector's break.
  • Page 55 Installation & Maintenance To uninstall the DDR3 memory module: Pull back both locks from the memory module. The DDR3 memory module will be auto-released from the socket. Remove the memory module. Restore the bottom cover to the computer. - 43 -...

  • Page 56: Install Msata Storage

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install mSATA Storage To install an mSATA storage module to the computer: Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 38. See the illustration below and find the PCI Express Mini-card socket for an mSATA storage.
  • Page 57 Installation & Maintenance Fully plug the module until it cannot be plugged any more. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Restore the bottom cover to the computer. - 45 -...

  • Page 58: Install Sim Card

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install SIM Card The computer comes with a SIM socket for 3G networking. Follow through the guide below to install a SIM card to the computer. Note: To make use of a SIM card for 3G networking, a 3G module is also needed on the computer, see Appendix B to install the 3G module...
  • Page 59 Installation & Maintenance Swivel the hinged cover. The hinged cover is also the card holder. Slide a SIM card along the hinged cover. Note the notch on the SIM card should meet the notch on the socket. The SIM card's notch should meet the notch of the socket.

  • Page 60: Install Wireless Modules

    Installation & Maintenance 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-IN1300: HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit &...

  • Page 61: Mount The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Mount the Computer Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a wall in the surroundings or to the rear of a display monitor. 4.2.1. VESA-Mount Mounting the computer to the rear of a display monitor relies on VMK-1000, a VESA mount kit, which is available on your option.

  • Page 62: Wall-Mount

    Installation & Maintenance Hang the computer onto the VMK-1000 VESA mount kit, and fully tighten the four halfway-fastened screws as previously mentioned. 4.2.2. Wall-Mount Follow through the guide below to mount the computer to a wall. Find the four cutouts as marked in the illustration below: Mount the computer to a wall by the said cutouts.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 51 -...
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 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.

  • Page 66: Main

    BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info and system info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Choose the system default BIOS Vendor...
  • Page 67 BIOS The featured settings are: Setting Description Sets the BIOS Setup utility's default language. System Language Only English is available. System Time Sets system time. System Date Sets system date. - 55 -...

  • Page 68: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. 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 Boot Security Save & Exit Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Enable or Disable Boot Options Restore AC Power [Always off]...
  • Page 69 BIOS USB Configuration 5.2.4. USB Configuration on page 60. Super IO 5.2.5. Super IO Configuration on page 61. Configuration H/W Monitor 5.2.6. H/W Monitor on page 64. - 57 -...

  • Page 70: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 5.2.1. ACPI Settings The submenu ACPI Settings allow users to configure the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) by the following settings: 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.

  • Page 71: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.2. CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration to run a report of the CPU's details including: 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. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 72: Ide Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. IDE Configuration Select IDE Configuration to view the information about the mSATA storage present in the system. 5.2.4. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables legacy USB support.

  • Page 73: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.5. Super IO Configuration This submenu configures the Super IO chip for the computer’s COM1 to COM4. The featured submenus are: Submenu Description Configures the computer’s COM1, which is RS232/RS422/RS485 configurable. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default.
  • Page 74 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM2, which is fixed to RS232 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, or leaves it on BIOS auto-detection.
  • Page 75 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM4, which is fixed to RS232 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, or leaves it on BIOS auto-detection.

  • Page 76: H/W Monitor

    BIOS 5.2.6. H/W Monitor Select this submenu to view the main board’s hardware status. Select it to run a report of various info as depicted below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Pc Health Status Chipset temperature : +50 °c...

  • Page 77: Chipset

    BIOS 5.3. 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 North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge →←: Select Screen : Select Item...

  • Page 78: North Bridge Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.1. North Bridge Configuration Select this submenu to access the north bridge configuration, which covers the submenus GFX Configuration and PCIE Ports Configuration: Submenu Description Configures the system's graphics. The featured setting is: Setting Description Sets the system's video output: Configuration Display Port Options available are:...

  • Page 79: South Bridge Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.2. South Bridge Configuration Select this submenu to view the south bridge's CIM (common information model) version and configure the system's south bridge: The featured submenus are: Submenu Description Configures the south bridge's SATA features by the following settings: Setting Description OnChip SATA...

  • Page 80: Boot

    BIOS 5.4. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock Bootup NumLock State [On]...
  • Page 81 BIOS Enables/disables initializing only a minimal set of devices required to launch the active boot options when booting up the system. Disabled is the default. This setting has no effect for BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) options. When enabled, the following settings become available: Setting Description Enables/disables skipping EFI VGA driver...

  • Page 82: Security

    BIOS 5.5. 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.

  • Page 83: Save & Exit

    BIOS 5.6. 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 Security Save &...
  • Page 84 BIOS Boot Override presents a list in context with the boot devices in the system. Select the device to boot up the system regardless Boot Override of the currently configured boot priority. This is a command to launch an action from the BIOS Setup utility rather than a setting.

  • Page 85: Appendices

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  • Page 86: Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendices Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.

  • Page 87: Appendix B: 3G Module Hspa-Si1400 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices Appendix B: 3G Module 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 4.1.4. Install SIM Card page 46) and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program.
  • Page 88 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”.
  • Page 89 Appendices If you are using the antenna hole on the computer's rear panel, remove the rear panel by loosening and removing the screws as shown in the illustration below: (If you are not using the antenna hole on the computer's rear panel, skip this step.) Remove the plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 90 Appendices Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN” connector. 10. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut.
  • Page 91 Appendices Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 12. 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.
  • Page 92 Appendices 15. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 16. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 80 -...

  • Page 93: Install Device Driver

    Appendices B.2. Install Device Driver As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 11, 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.
  • Page 94 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Click the Finish button to quit the driver installation. - 82 -...

  • Page 95: Install Application Program

    Appendices B.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.
  • Page 96 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.
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: Appendix C: Wi-Fi Module Wifi-In1300 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices Appendix C: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 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-IN1300 and the device driver.
  • Page 99 Appendices The socket has a break among the connector. connector break Mini-card socket 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”.
  • Page 100 Appendices 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”. Join them together by using two screws. Position the WiFi Join the WiFi module module and the “mini and the “mini half half bracket”...
  • Page 101 Appendices If you are using the antenna hole on the computer's rear panel, remove the rear panel by loosening and removing the screws as shown in the illustration below: (If you are not using the antenna hole on the computer's rear panel, skip this step.) Remove the plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 102 Appendices 10. 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 11. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut.
  • Page 103 Appendices Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 13. 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.
  • Page 104 Appendices 16. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 17. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 92 -...

  • Page 105: Install Device Driver & Application Program

    Appendices C.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.
  • Page 106 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. Click the Next button to proceed. - 94 -...
  • Page 107 Appendices 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. - 95 -...
  • Page 108 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.
  • Page 109 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. - 97 -...

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