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Safety Approvals CE Marking FCC Class A FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested in compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are mean to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. The OPS500-501 series does not come equipped with an operating system. An operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the computer. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components.
Generation Core I series family, which stand for high flexible and user-friendly digital signage applications. Easy maintenance OPS500-501 series offers a best solution for digital signage market. Compliant with Intel OPS architecture, digital signage players are capable of deploying interchangeable systems faster and easing upgrading/maintenance, while lowering costs for development and implementation.
30mm, and it shows the location of the screw holes of front panel as well as the security lock. ※W hile plugging the OPS module, please make sure the heat sink side of OPS module toward the outside. Axiomtek will be out of reasonability if there is any damage occurred due to it.
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 1.3.2 I/O outlet The following figures show you the locations of the OPS500-501 series I/O outlets. Connector Connector JAE TXA-25 DC-Jack Antenna opening RS-232 Ethernet Power Indicator HDMI 1.4 Output Power Switch Reset HDD Indicator Antenna opening Audio(Mic-in &...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 1.3.3 Mechanical Specifications OPS500-501 series is docked in the reference display panel The OPS500-501 Pluggable Module docked at a display panel system. In this reference design, the module is docked and undocked in the vertical direction. NOTE: Please contact Axiomtek for available option display panel.
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The Guide Rail Mechanism for the OPS500-501 series Module You can use the rails alongside of OPS500-501 series Module to dock and undock the plug connector at the back of the module to connect with docking board. There are two lock pins on each side of the rail, and they serve as the locking mechanism to attach the lock holes on the series module.
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Location of Lock Hole on the Pluggable Module *The drawing is base on Intel Open Pluggable Specification Introduction...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Dimensions of the Guide Rail Introduction...
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Vent Holes at the Pluggable Module Back Panel On the OPS500-501 series module, it is recommended by Intel that some vent holes be opened at the back so that hot air can escape more easily from the module that the FAR in on both sides of the module back panel should be greater than 0.25.
Reference Design Display Panel Rear View – Internal The digital signage OPS500-501 series prototype is based on a 32” display panel with the functional blocks illustrated. It is mainly a 3 -board partitioning design consisting of the pluggable module, docking board and the panel control board.
Driver CD x 1 THERMAL GREASE(Syringe 1G) M2 x 5 screw x 2 M4 x 6 screw x 2 If you cannot find the package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors immediately. Introduction...
Pluggable Module Method Storage, DRAM, Wireless or mSATA module Installations The OPS500-501 series model offers a convenient drive bay module for users to install 2.5” HDD/SSD Storage, DDR4 SO-DIMM DRAM, wireless & mSATA modules. Please follow the steps: 2.1.1...
SO-DIMM. 2.1.2 2.5” HDD/ SSD Instllation The OPS500-501 series provides one 2.5” SATA HDD tray to install 2.5” HDD/SSD. When please refer to the following instructions and illustration.
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Step 2 Please refer to the below photo to connect the 2.5” HDD/SSD with HDD’s bracket for assembly. Step 3 Then plug HDD drive in to HDD connector. Step 4 Finally, fasten two screws on HDD cover firmly to complete installation. Hardware Installation...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 2.1.3 Mini PCIe Module Installation The OPS500-501 series provides one Mini card slot for user to install mini cards, please refer to the following instructions and illustration. Step 1 Loosen the screws per illustrated. Step 2 After losing the screws, extract the real of chassis out of the module carefully.
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Step 3 Please find the position of Mini PCIe slot on the bottom side of OPS. Step 4 Please insert the module then fasten screw carefully. Step 5 Fasten all of screws to complete installation. Hardware Installation...
Step 1 Pluggable the box into display Caution: When plugging OPS500-501 series module into an OPS display, make sure the module’s heat sink is facing outside of the display. Axiomtek is not responsible for any damage caused by wrong installation Step 2 Fasten the screws as illustrated.
OPS500-501 User’s Manual CHAPTER 3 CONNECTORS This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility. Connectors Connectors connect this board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection might cause problems.
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Board Layout Top side Bottom side Connectors...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.2 CPU FAN (CN2) CN2 provides power input and FAN control signal, and you can connect CPU FAN through this connector. Signal FAN CTRL FAN DET 3.1.3 HDMI Connector (CN6) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable.
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.4 Power & Reset Button (CN7) The CN7 is one reset button that reboots your computer instead of turning OFF the power switch. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer life of the system’s power supply. Signal RST_BTN PWR_BTN...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.7 Battery 2 PIN (BAT1) The two pin power connector is supplying the power for battery. Signal +VBAT 3.1.8 Mini Card Slot (SCN1) One PCI-Express Mini Card connector supports PCI-Express x1 link, USB 2.0 link and mSATA for usage. Signal Signal Signal...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.9 USB 3.0 Port (SCN4/SCN5) The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 3.0 (5Gb/s), and ideally for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. Signal USB3_POWER USB D0- USB D0+ USB3_SSRX0- USB3_SSRX0+ USB3_ SSTX0- USB3_ SSTX0+ 3.1.10 USB 2.0 Port (SCN6) The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps), and ideally for...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.12 SATA & SATA Power Connector (SATA1) The Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA or SATA) connector supports high- speed SATA with power supply for 2.5” HDD/SSD by one 22pin connector. This SATA 3.0 port with 6Gb/s performance for storage usage. Signal Signal +3.3V...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.13 RJ45 (I219LM) (LAN1) The RJ-45 connector LAN1 is for Ethernet. To connect the board to 100-Base-T or 1000- Base-T hub, just plug one end of the cable into LAN1 and connect the other end (phone jack) to a 100-Base-T hub or 1000-Base-T hub.
OPS500-501 User’s Manual 3.1.15 SW1 Setting ATX/AT Mode, CMOS Clear, PCIe/mSATA for SCN1 and SLP_S3_Docking can be set through SW1. NOTE: SCN1 supports PCIe or mSATA interface that can be set in BIOS. In this case, SW1 pin 3 should be set as “OFF.” Description OFF (Default) AT / ATX Mode...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility. Starting To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below: Turn on the computer and press the <Del>...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Main Menu When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below. ...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual F81803 Super IO Configuration Set parameters of Serial Port 1(COM1)/Serial Port 2(COM2) Serial Port Enable or Disable serial port. Device Settings Display the serial port resource. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual ACPI Settings You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. ...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Hyper Threading To select Hyper-threading function which is Intel's proprietary simultaneous multithreading (SMT) implementation used to improve parallelization of computations (doing multiple tasks at once) performed on x86 microprocessors..
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual SATA Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SATA Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. ...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual PCH-FW Configuration You can use this screen to confirm ME Firmware version. PC Health Status This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration, and enable or disable smart fan. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: PCH–IO Configuration System Agent(SA) Configuration Reference Documents...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual System Agent(SA) Configuration To adjust graphics and memory detail configurations. Graphics Configuration Configure graphics settings. Memory Information Memory configuration parameters Reference Documents...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Graphics Configuration Select the Video Device which will be activated druing POST. This has no effect if external grpahis present. Primary IGFX Boot Display Select the video device which will be activated during POST. It has no effect if external graphics presents VGA modes will be supported only on primary display AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Memory Information Memory configuration parameters This screen shows the system memory information. Reference Documents...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual AMT Configuration This section is used to configure Active Management Technology (AMT) options. Intel® AMT Enables or disables Intel® Active Management Technology. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: Setup Prompt Timeout ...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set. If the Administrator password is set, BIOS will ask and wait for administrator password entered.
OPS500-501 User’s Manual Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or failsafe default values. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select Save Changes and Exit from the Save &...
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OPS500-501 User’s Manual Discard Changes and Reset Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. ...
OPS500-501 User’s Manual APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER Watchdog Timer Setting After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto -reset by the W atchdog Timer. The integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up in the system reset mode by program.
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