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ARES-1230
Series
Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel
®
Bay Trail SoC Processor
User's Manual
Version 1.1
2016.12
P/N: 4016123000110P
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  • Page 1 ARES-1230 Series Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel ® Bay Trail SoC Processor User’s Manual Version 1.1 2016.12 P/N: 4016123000110P...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Description November, 2015 Initial release December, 2016 Add ARES-1230-POS related information - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 - System Configuration ..........15 3.1. Board Layout ................... 16 3.1.1. FMB-1230H (Main Board) ............16 3.1.2. SCDB-1289A (for ARES-1230-E)........... 17 3.1.3. SCDB-1289B (for ARES-1230-E) .......... 17 3.1.4. SCDB-1314 (for ARES-1230-POS)........18 3.2. Jumper & Connectors ..............19 3.2.1. Jumpers ................19 3.2.2 Connectors................
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 - BIOS ................61 5.1. Main ....................64 5.2. Advanced ..................65 5.2.1. Boot Configuration ..............66 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration............. 66 5.2.3. Video Configuration ............... 67 5.2.4. SATA Configuration ..............68 5.2.5. LM90 Thermal Sensor ............69 5.2.6.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

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

  • Page 12: Product Highlights

    Intel ® Graphics Intel HD Graphics ® LAN Chipset ® 2 x Intel i210AT PCIe controller Watchdog Timer 1~255 levels reset 2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB9, Selectable)(ARES-1230-E/ ARES- 1230-POS) Serial Port 4 x additional RS-232/485 (DB9, selectable)(ARES-1230- POS) - 2 -...

  • Page 13: Expansion Bus

    2 x RJ-45 ports for GbE 1 x DVI-I connector Video Port 1 x HDMI connector Audio Mic-in/Line-out 1 x SMA antenna hole for optional WiFi function (ARES-1230/ ARES-1230-POS) WiFi 2 x SMA antenna holes for optional WiFi function (ARES- 1230-E) Digital I/O 4 x DI, 4 x DO (ARES-1230-E) 1 x Full-Size mPCIE (PCIex1+USB2.0)

  • Page 14: Inside The Package

    933g (2.06lb) (ARES-1230-POS) Dimensions 180 x 130 x 25 mm (ARES-1230) (W x D x H) 180 x 130 x 40 mm (ARES-1230-E/ ARES-1230-POS) OS Support Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 7/8.1 Embedded / Windows 10 1.4. Inside the Package Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents.

  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. 60W AC/DC Adapter Kit PAC-P060W-01 (ARES-1230/ ARES-1230-POS) 19V/3.4A 65W AC/DC adapter kit PAC-P065W (ARES-1230-E) Atheros AR9462 WiFi module w/ 10cm & 20cm...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-1230 series, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. ARES-1230 180mm Unit: mm - 8 -...
  • Page 19 Getting Started ARES-1230-E 180mm Unit: mm - 9 -...
  • Page 20 Getting Started ARES-1230-POS 180.00 40.00 Unit: mm Unit: mm - 10 -...

  • Page 21: Take A Tour

    Getting Started 180.00 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-1230 series. Front View ARES-1230 ARES-1230-E ARES-1230-POS •...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Rear View ARES-1230 ARES-1230-E ARES-1230-POS - 12 -...

  • Page 23: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-1230 series supports Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Find the necessary drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different OS, the driver/utility installation may vary slightly, but generally they are similar.
  • Page 24 Getting Started Windows 10 Driver Path Device \Win10\Chipset\SetupChipset.exe Chipset 64Bit \Win10\LAN_21.0\64bit\PROWinx64.exe 64Bit \Win10\Graphic\Intel HD Graphics Driver for Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (3rd Gen & BYT)\win64_153339.exe Audio 64Bit \Win10\AUDIO\64bit\0006-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe 64Bit \Win10\TXE_1.1.4.1145_Win7_8.1_10\SetupTXE.exe 64Bit \Win10\MBI\n15hn02w.exe - 14 -...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 15 -...

  • Page 26: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The engine of the computer is the main board. This section will provide an thorough view. 3.1.1. FMB-1230H (Main Board) Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 16 -...

  • Page 27: Scdb-1289A (For Ares-1230-E)

    System Configuration 3.1.2. SCDB-1289A (for ARES-1230-E) Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 3.1.3. SCDB-1289B (for ARES-1230-E) Board Top PWR1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 PWRIN1 CN13 CN14 - 17 -...

  • Page 28: Scdb-1314 (For Ares-1230-Pos)

    System Configuration 3.1.4. SCDB-1314 (for ARES-1230-POS) Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 18 -...

  • Page 29: Jumper & Connectors

    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.
  • Page 30 System Configuration JBAT1 Function: Clears/keeps CMOS Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x2-pin header Setting: Description Short Clears CMOS Open Keeps CMOS (default) Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 20 -...
  • Page 31 System Configuration 3.2.1.2 SCDB-1289A (for ARES-1230-E) JCP1 Function: COM Port Power Selection Jumper Type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 +5V (default) 2-3 +12V Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 21 -...
  • Page 32 System Configuration JV1,2 Function: RI/5V/12V (Pin 9) Selection for COM Port Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 RI (default) 5V or 12V (depends on JCP1) Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 22 -...
  • Page 33 System Configuration SW1, SW3 : CN1 Data Transmission Interface Setting It relies on SW1 and SW3 to set the data transmission interface for CN1. To set CN1 to RS-232 or RS-485, apply the following setting: Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1...
  • Page 34 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 System Configuration RS-485 ► Toggle Pins Position Setting 1 - 16 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 2 - 15 3 - 14 4 - 13...
  • Page 35 System Configuration SW1, SW2 : CN2 Data Transmission Interface Setting It relies on SW1 and SW3 to set the data transmission interface for CN2. To set CN2 to RS-232 or RS-485, apply the following setting: Board Top CN22 CN21 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 12 1 SIM1 PWROUT1...
  • Page 36 System Configuration 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 RS-485 ► Toggle Pins Position Setting 5 - 12 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 - 11 7 - 10 8 - 9...
  • Page 37 System Configuration 3.2.1.3 SCDB-1314 (for ARES-1230-POS) JCP1 Function: COM Port Power Selection Jumper Type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 +5V (default) 2-3 +12V Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 27 -...
  • Page 38 System Configuration JV1,2 Function: RI/5V/12V (Pin 9) Selection for COM Port Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 RI (default) 5V or 12V (depends on JCP1) Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 28 -...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    This section will guide you through the connectors on the main board and daughter board. 3.2.2.1 FMB-1230H (Main Board) Note: The panel illustration in this section is using ARES-1230-E as example. Acutal appearance varies according to your model. LAN1&2 Function:...
  • Page 40 System Configuration USB2 Destription: Connectors for the internal USB ports Connector Type: Pitch 2.00mm 5-pin wafer connectors Pin Assignment: Desc. VCCUSB1 USBLN0 USBLP0 Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 30 -...
  • Page 41 System Configuration PWR1 Destription: Connectors for DC-in power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description PWRINV+ PWRINV+ Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 31 -...
  • Page 42 System Configuration PWROUT1 Destription: Connectors for SATA power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description 12VS Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 32 -...
  • Page 43 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 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 33 -...
  • Page 44 System Configuration MIC1 Destription: Mic-in Port Connector Type: Pink 3.5mm audio jack Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 34 -...
  • Page 45 System Configuration LOUT1 Destription: Line-out Port Connector Type: Lime green 3.5mm audio jack Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 35 -...
  • Page 46 System Configuration HDMI1 Function: HDMI connector Connector Type: 19-pin HDMI connector with flange Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Front Panel USB3 Function: USB 3.0 connector Connector Type: USB 3.0/2.0 type-A connectors Pin Assignment: 1 2 3 4 The pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
  • Page 47 System Configuration USB1 Function: USB 2.0 connectors Connector Type: USB 2.0/1.0 type-A connectors Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Front Panel 51 52 - 37 -...
  • Page 48 System Configuration Description: Mini-card Full Size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 38 -...
  • Page 49 System Configuration Function: mSATA socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: 51 52 The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 39 -...

  • Page 50: Pin Assignment

    System Configuration Function: Mini-card half-size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 3.3AUX 21 GND 3.3AUX 22 BUF_PLT_RST# COEX1 23 PCIE_RXN3 24 3.3AUX Reserved 25 PCIE_RXP3 1.5VS_MINI 26 GND 3.3AUX 27 GND Reserved 28 1.5VS_MINI Pin Desc.
  • Page 51 System Configuration 3.2.2.2 SCDB-1289A (for ARES-1230-E) CN1(COM1),CN2(COM2) Function: Serial port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Description Pin Description RS232 Description Pin Description 485- 485+ RS485 Front Panel - 41 -...
  • Page 52 System Configuration PWROUT1 Destription: Connectors for DC-in power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description VCC5 +12V Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 42 -...
  • Page 53 System Configuration SIM1 Function: SIM card socket Connector Type: SIM card socket Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 43 -...
  • Page 54 System Configuration Description: Mini-card Full Size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 44 -...
  • Page 55 System Configuration DIO1 Destription: Digital I/O Connectors (4-in/4-out) Connector Type: Onboard 1x8-pin box connector Pin Assignment: Description Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 45 -...
  • Page 56 System Configuration CN21&22 Destription: Connectors for the internal USB ports Connector Type: Pitch 2.00mm 5-pin wafer connectors Pin Assignment: Desc. 5VCC Data- Data+ Board Top CN22 CN21 SIM1 PWROUT1 JCP1 DIO1 - 46 -...
  • Page 57 System Configuration 3.2.2.3 SCDB-1289B (for ARES-1230-E) PWRIN1 Destription: DC Adapter Power Input 1 2 3 Connector Type: 1x3-pin Terminal block Pin Assignment: Desc. DCIN PWR_IN_SW# Rear Panel CN13&14 Function: USB 2.0 connectors Connector Type: USB 2.0/1.0 type-A connectors Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
  • Page 58 System Configuration 3.2.2.3 SCDB-1314 (for ARES-1230-POS) CN1(COM1),CN2(COM2) Function: RS-232/422/485 selectable serial port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Description Pin Description 180.00 40.00 RS232 Description Pin Description RS422 Description Pin Description 485 D- 485 D+ RS485 Front Panel...
  • Page 59 System Configuration CN3(COM3) 180.00 40.00 Function: RS-232/485 selectable serial port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Description Pin Description RS232 Description Pin Description 485 D- 485 D+ RS485 Front Panel Unit - 49 -...
  • Page 60 System Configuration CN4(COM4), CN5(COM5), CN6(COM6) Function: RS-232/485 selectable serial port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Description Pin Description RS232 Description Pin Description 485 D- 485 D+ RS485 Rear Panel - 50 -...
  • Page 61 System Configuration PWROUT1 Destription: Connectors for DC-in power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description VCC5 +12V Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 51 -...
  • Page 62 System Configuration SIM1 Function: SIM card socket Connector Type: SIM card socket Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 52 -...
  • Page 63 System Configuration Description: Mini-card Full Size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top PWIN1 SIM1 JCP1 - 53 -...
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  • Page 65: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Installation & Maintenance Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 55 -...

  • Page 66: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The ARES-1230 series 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 67: Restore The Upper Cover

    Installation & Maintenance The inside of the computer comes to view. 4.1.2. Restore the upper cover Restore the upper cover with the box. Fasten the screws to complete the assembly. - 57 -...

  • Page 68: Install Memory Module

    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”...
  • Page 69 Installation & Maintenance To prevent from interfering during installation, unplug the power connector. 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. By a slanted angle, fully plug the memory module until it cannot be plugged any more.
  • Page 70 Installation & Maintenance Plug the power connector into the socket. - 60 -...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 61 -...

  • Page 72: The Computer

    Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Enter Select  SubMenu Save and Exit Note: The screenshots are based on ARES-1230-E as example and may be slightly different from model to model. The BIOS featured menus are: Menu Description Main 5.1. Main on page 64.
  • Page 73 BIOS Exit 5.6. Exit on page 73. 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. ↓...

  • Page 74: Main

    BIOS info and system info. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main InsydeH20 Version ARES-1230 R1.00 Set the current default language Project Name ARES-1230 used by the InsydeH2O. Board Revision Build Date 09/16/2015 Build Time 11:09:29 Processor Type Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2930 @1.83GHz...

  • Page 75: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Configures Boot Settings. Boot Configuration PCI Express Configuration LPSS & SCC Configuration Video Configuration SATA Configuration LM90 Thermal Sensor...

  • Page 76: Boot Configuration

    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 1/2/3/4 Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIE Port 1/2/3/4 Speed Options are: Auto (default), Gen 1, Gen 2 Auto is the default.

  • Page 77: Video Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. Video Configuration 5.2.4.1 Video Configuration Configure video settings. The featured setting is: Setting Description Set Logo & SCU Resolution. Logo & SCU Resolution Options are Auto/640 x480/800 x 600/1024 x 768 Enables/disables Multi EDID support for BIOS Video Multi EDID Support [INI10] Driver.

  • Page 78: Sata Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. SATA Configuration Select this submenu to configure the SATA controller and HD. Setting Description Enables/disables the present SATA controller. SATA Controller(s) Enabled is the default. Configures SATA Speed SATA Speed Options are: Gen 1, Gen 2 (default) Configures how to sun the SATA drives. Configures SATA Mode Options available are AHCI (default) and IDE.

  • Page 79: Lm90 Thermal Sensor

    Local Temperature Display Local Temperature Remote Temperature Display Remote Temperature Thermal Status Display Thermal Status 5.2.6. SIO Fintek 81216/81866D For ARES-1230/1230-E: Setting Description Serial Port 1/2 Enables/disables the Serial port. Base I/O Address Setup the Base I/O Address of the Serial Port.

  • Page 80: Security

    BIOS 5.3. 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 81: Power

    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.

  • Page 82: Boot

    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 <Dual Boot Type>...

  • Page 83: Exit

    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...

  • Page 84: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices - 74 -...

  • Page 85: Appendix A: Install Msata Storage

    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 on page 56. upper cover of the Computer The inside of the computer comes to view. Find the socket for mSATA module as the picture above shows.
  • Page 86 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. Fasten the screws on sides to complete the assembly. - 76 -...

  • Page 87: Appendix B: Wi-Fi Module Hardware Installation

    BIOS Appendix B: Wi-Fi Module Hardware 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. (To have a copy of the device driver, please contact ARBOR customer service by the contact info described in Technical Support...
  • Page 88 BIOS Prepare the 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.
  • Page 89 Appendices 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.
  • Page 90 Appendices 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.
  • Page 91 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 bottom cover and fasten the screws 13.

  • Page 92: Appendix C: Install Sim Card

    Appendices Appendix C: Install SIM Card For models with SIM card socket, refer to the instructions below to install SIM card. Remove the computer’s upper cover as described in 4.1.1. Open the upper on page 56. cover of the Computer Locarte the SIM card socket.
  • Page 93 Appendices Close the SIM card holder door and slide the door to the LOCK edge to lock into place. - 83 -...

  • Page 94: Appendix D: Install Mpcie Module

    Appendices Appendix D: Install mPCIe Module D.1 Install Full-Size mPCIe Module For models with mPCI card socket on daughter board, in case you need to install mPCIe module, refer to the instructions below to proceed. Remove the computer’s upper cover as described in 4.1.1.

  • Page 95: Install Half-Size Mpcie Module

    Appendices D.2 Install Half-Size mPCIe Module If you are to install a half-size mPCIe module, you will need to extend the half-size module with a “mini half bracket”. Join them together by using two screws as shown below. Position the WiFi Join the WiFi module module and the “mini and the “mini half...

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