Revision History Version Release Time Description August, 2014 Initial release May, 2017 Add notes on USB ports in “1.3 Specifications” and remove SDIO related information. - i -...
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Introduction 1.1. The Product • Fanless Design • Soldered Onboard Intel® Atom™ Processor E3800 family • Intel® i210IT PCIe GbE controller • Dual Channels 24-bit LVDS, DDI Port • Extended Operating Temp.: -20 ~ 70ºC 1.2. About this Manual This manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of computers.
Analog RGB signals (via Qseven® GF reserved pin) 1 x DDI port Expansion Bus 3 x PCIe x1 lanes, I2C Operating Temp. -20ºC ~ 70ºC (-4ºF ~ 158ºF) for EmQ-i2301 Watchdog Timer 1~ 255 levels Reset Dimension (L x W) 70 x 70 mm (2.76” x 2.76”) *Please don’t hot plug USB device with USB port0 to avoid that OS can’t...
Before starting with the installation, make sure the following items are shipped. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. 1 x EmQ-i2301 Qseven® CPU Module 1 x Driver CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide...
Introduction 1.6. Driver Installation Note The CPU board supports Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. 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. Find the drivers on CD by the following paths: Windows 8.1 Driver...
Board Overview 2.2. Block Diagram DDR3L-1066/1333 MT/s Onboard DDR3L 2GB SDRAM 1 x eDP port Dual Channels 24-bit LVDS PTN3460 Analog R.G.B. (to Q7 RSV pin) 1 x DDI port (DDI1) 4 x USB 2.0 host ports(Support USB2.0 only) 4 x USB 2.0 Ports(Support USB1.1/2.0) 1 x HSIC SMSC Intel...
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BIOS The BIOS Setup utility is featured by Insyde BIOS to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. Insyde BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. After entering the utility, use the left/right arrow keys to navigate between the top menus and use the down arrow key to access one.
BIOS 3.1. Main The Main menu displays some BIOS info and features the settings of System Date and System Time. The BIOS info displayed is: Info Item Description BIOS Version Delivers the computer’s BIOS version. Project name Delivers the name of the project Delivers the date and time when the BIOS Setup utility was created/ Build Date and Time updated.
BIOS 3.2.1. Boot Configuration Setting Description Numlock Select Power-on state for Num lock 3.2.2. PCI Express Configuration Configures PCI Express by the following settings: Setting Description PCI Express Root Port Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIe Speed Options are: Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2 Auto is the default.
BIOS 3.2.3. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. The featured settings are: Setting Description XHCI Pre-Boot Mode Enables/Disables XHCI Pre-Boot mode support Support Set the mode of operation of xHCI controller xHCI Mode Options are Disabled/Enabled/Auto/Smart Auto(default) XCHI Controller...
BIOS 3.2.5. LPSS & SCC Configuration The featured settings are: Setting Description LPSS & SCC Device Set the mode of LPSS & SCC Device Mode Options are ACPI mode(default)/PCI mode Set the mode of OS Selection OS Selection Options are Windows(default)/Android SCC eMMC Boot Set the mode of eMMC Boot mode Controller...
BIOS 3.2.6. Miscellaneous Configuration The featured settings are: Setting Description / Available Options HPET - HPET support Enables/Disables HPET support in Windows XP Set the state of System when power is re-applied after a Power State After G3 failure (G3 state) Options are S0 State(default)/S5 State Clock Spread Spectrum Enables/Disables Clock Spread Spectrum...
BIOS 3.2.8. Video Configuration Configure video settings The featured setting is: 3.2.8.1 Video Configuration Setting Description Set Logo & SCU Resolution. Logo & SCU Resolution Options are Auto/640 x480/800 x 600/1024 x 768 3.2.8.2 VBT Hook Configuration Setting Description Set the option of CRT. Configure CRT as Options are Default / CRT / No Device CRT EDID Support...
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BIOS 3.2.8.5 IGD Configuration Setting Description Intergrated Graphics Enables/disables Intergrated Graphics Device. Device Set IGD or PCI graphic device as the Primary Display. Primary Display Options are Auto/IGD/PCie. RC6 (Render Standby) Enables/Disables Render standby support. PAVC Enables/disables Protected Audio Video control Power Managment Enables/disables Power mangement lock.
BIOS 3.2.9. 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. SATA Test Mode Enables/disables the SATA test mode. Configures how to sun the SATA drives. Configures SATA Mode Options available are AHCI (default) and IDE.
BIOS 3.2.11. LM90 Thermal Sensor 3.2.12. SIO FINTEK81866 Configures SIO by the following settings: Setting Description Set the state of Power Loss mode Power Loss mode Options are Always On(default)/Always Off Serial Port Enables/disables the Serial port. Serial Port Base I/O Address A/B/C/D Setup the Base I/O Address of the Serial Port.
BIOS 3.3. 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. The featured setting is: Setting Description...
BIOS 3.4. Power The Power menu sets up the power option of system The featured setting is: Setting Description Advanced 3.4.1 Advanced CPU Control on page CPU Control Enables or diables Wake on PME. Wake on PME Determines the action taken when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up event occurs.
BIOS 3.4.1 Advanced CPU Control Setting Description Use XD Enables or disables processor XD capability. Capability Sets whether the processor should limit the maximum CPUID input value to 03h when the operating system queries it upon startup. Limit CPUID Select Enabled to allow a processor with Intel® Hyper- Max value Threading technology to work with an operating system that doesn’t support it.
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BIOS P-States(IST) Enables/disables processor performance states (P-States) Boot Select the performance state that BIOS will set before OS handoff Performance Mode Enables/disables processor Turbo mode (EMTTM enabled is Turbo Mode required) C-States Enables/disables processor idle power saving states (C-states) Enhanced Enables/disables P-state transitions to occur in combination with C-States C-states.
BIOS 3.4. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. The featured settings are: Setting Description Allow InsydeH20 to Skip certain tests while booting . Quick Boot This will descrese the time need to boot the system. Quiet Boot Disables or enables booting in text mode.
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BIOS USB Boot Disables or enables booting to USB boot devices. Set the waiting seconds before booting the default boot Timeout selection Automatic Failover Enables/disables the Automatic Failover. - 33 -...
BIOS 3.5. 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. The features settings are: Setting Description Exit Saving Changes Saves the changes and quits the BIOS Setup utility. Save Changes Without Exit Save Changes but does not quit the BIOS.
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