ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2016/07/04 Model Revised 2016/09/23 Switches and Connectors Revised 2017/10/26 Power Connector Definition Revised 2017/11/02 Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc.
Preface ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ...
Preface ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at www.candtsolution.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
2x LAN Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® Celeron® ACO-3000-3765U 3765U processor, 2x LAN Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i5-5350U ACO-3000-4L-5350U processor, 6x LAN Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i3-5010U ACO-3000-4L-5010U processor, 6x LAN Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel®...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i5-5350U ACO-3000-4P-M12-5350U processor, 2x LAN, 4x M12 PoE Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i3-5010U ACO-3000-4P-M12-5010U processor, 2x LAN, 4x M12 PoE Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® Celeron® ACO-3000-4P-M12-3765U 3765U processor, 2x LAN, 4x M12 PoE Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel®...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i5-5350U ACO-3011P-5350U processor, 2x LAN, 1x PCI expansion Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i3-5010U ACO-3011P-5010U processor, 2x LAN, 1x PCI expansion Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® Celeron® ACO-3011P-3765U 3765U processor, 2x LAN, 1x PCI expansion Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel®...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i5-5350U ACO-3022EE-4L-5350U processor, 6x LAN, 2x PCIe x4 expansion Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel® i3-5010U ACO-3022EE-4L-5010U processor, 6x LAN, 2x PCIe x4 expansion Vehicle applied fanless embedded system with Intel®...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.1 Overview ® ® Based on 5 Gen. Intel Core™ i5-5350U (2.9GHz) / i3-5010U (2.1GHz) or Celeron 3765U (1.9GHz) Dual Core processor, ACO-3000 series is an extreme features integration, outstanding system performance, versatile I/O connections, and rugged reliability fanless embedded systems.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O 1.3.1 ACO-3000 Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.2 ACO-3000-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3000-4P Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.3 ACO-3000-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3000- 4P-M12 Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel COM port DC IN COM3 ~ COM4 support RS232/422/485 serial Used to plug a DC power input with terminal device block Mic-in DVI-I port Used to connect a microphone Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional split cable for dual display mode Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.4 ACO-3011E(P) Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.5 ACO-3011E-4L(P) / ACO-3011P-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3011-4P Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.6 ACO-3011E-4L(P)-M12 / ACO-3011P-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3010- 4P-M12 Only) Reset switch Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.7 ACO-3022EE(PP) Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area Press to reset the system Power LED AT/ATX mode select switch...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.8 ACO-3022EE-4L(P) / ACO-3022PP-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3022EE- Reset switch 4P, ACO-3022PP-4P Only) Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.9 ACO-3022EE-4L(P)-M12 / ACO-3022PP-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (ACO-3022EE- Reset switch 4P-M12, ACO-3022PP-4P-M12 Only) Press to reset the system...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel Mic-in DC IN Used to connect a microphone Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker DVI-I port Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Digital I/O Terminal Block optional split cable for dual display mode The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.2 Connector / Switch Definition List of Connector / Switch Connector Location Definition AT_ATX1 AT / ATX Power Mode Switch CLR_CMOS1 Clear BIOS Switch CAR_PWR1 Car / PC Function Switch 12V_24V_SEL1 12V / 24V Car Battery Switch DELAY_TIME1 Car mode PC turn off delay time...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 Switches Definitions AT_ATX1: AT / ATX Power Mode Switch Switch Definition 1-2 (Left) AT Power Mode 2-3 (Right) ATX Power Mode(Default) CLR_CMOS1: Clear BIOS Switch Switch Definition Normal Status (Default) Clear BIOS CAR_PWR1: PC / Power Ignition Mode Switch Switch...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors Step of Setting Power Ignition Step 1: To select power ignition by PC/CAR switch. Step 2: To select battery input voltage by 12V / 24V switch. Step 3: To configure the power off delay time, please check the Delay Time Setting Options in advance.
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors SATA1, SATA2: SATA with Power Connector SATA1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA2 Definition Definition Definition Definition SATA_TXP0 SATA_TXP1 SATA_TXN0 SATA_TXN1 SATA_RXN0 SATA_RXN1 SATA_RXP0 SATA_RXP1 +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +12V +3.3V +12V +3.3V +12V +3.3V +12V +12V +12V...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors PWR_LED1: Power LED Status Definition POWER LED+ POWER LED- HDD_LED1: HDD Access LED Status Definition HDD LED+ HDD LED- TEMP_LED1: Temperature LED Status Definition TEMP LED+ TEMP LED- WDT_LED1: Watchdog LED Status Definition WATCHDOG LED+ WATCHDOG LED-...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.1 Set torque force to 3.5 kgf-cm to execute all the screwing and unscrewing. 3.2 Removing chassis bottom cover In order to prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source. 1.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.3 Removing chassis top cover 1. Unscrew the four screws (M3x5L) highlighted below. 2. Hold the body of the system and lift it vertically away from the top cover. 3. Top cover separated from the system body.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.4 Installing SODIMM 1. Place the system body with SODIMM socket facing upward. 2. Insert memory module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the memory module vertically downward until you hear the “click” sound. Make sure the memory module is firmly in place.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.5 Installing mini PCIe card / mSATA 1. Two mini PCIe slots are available for ACO-3000 series. They both also support mSATA. 2. Insert mini PCIe card or mSATA module from 45 degree direction. 3.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.6 Installing antenna 1. Three antenna holes are available for ACO-3000 series on the rear panel. 2. Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel. 3. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole.
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack. 5. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module. 6. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together.
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.7 Assembly chassis top cover 1. Place both top cover and system body upside down as shown below. 2. Ensure thermal pad is in place on the CPU thermal block. 3. Hold the system body and slide the front/rear panel into the slide rail on the top cover.
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Push the system body down until it is firmly in place. 5. Fasten the four screws (M3x5L) to lock the system body with top cover.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing HDD on internal SATA HDD bay 1. Unscrew the below four screws (M3x5L) to remove the internal SATA HDD bay. 2. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Install the HDD bracket following the direction below. 4. Fasten the four screws to lock the internal HDD bracket.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Installing HDD on removable SATA HDD bay 1. Unscrew the two sun screws circled below to take out the removable SATA HDD bay. 2. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Slide the HDD bracket back and then fasten the sun screws.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.10 Assemble chassis bottom cover 1. Place the bottom cover according to the below direction and make sure the rail is facing inside the system. 2. Lock the bottom cover with the four screws (M3x5L).
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.11 Installing SIM card 1. Take out the removable SATA HDD bay in order to locate the SIM card slot. SIM 1 SIM 2 2. Now you can insert SIM card into the socket. 3.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.12 To configure Power Ignition settings 1. Ignition Power Control Area is available for ACO-3000 series on the front panel. 2. Unscrew the below screw to remove the control area cover. 3. Now you can configure Car Mode Delay Time Setting Switch, PC/Car Mode Select Switch, and Car Mode Input Power Select Switch.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.13 Installing wall mount kit 1. Wall mount kit is available for ACO-3000 series included in the standard package. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover. The highlighted screw holes below will be used.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.14 Installing DIN rail holder 1. Din rail holder is available for ACO-3000 series as optional accessories. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover with two screw holes for din rail holder.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 BIOS Introduction The system BIOS software is stored on EEPROM. The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. BIOS Setup Power on the embedded system and by pressing <Del>...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2 Main Setup Press <Del> to enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main setup screen is showed as following when the setup utility is entered. System Date/Time is set up in the Main Menu. 4.2.1 System Language Set the system language.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3 Advanced Setup 4.3.1 CPU Configuration ■ Hyper-Threading This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. ■ Active Processor Cores Set number of cores to be enabled. Select <All> or <1> mode.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Execute Disable Bit Enable or disable the Execute Disable Bit (XD) of the processor. With the XD bit set to enabled, certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks can be prevented when combined with a supporting OS ■...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.3 AMT Configuration Use this screen to configure AMT parameters. ■ Intel AMT This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. ■ BIOS Hotkey Pressed This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS Hotkey Press function. ■...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.4 Super IO Configuration This setting allows you to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. ■ Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This item allows you to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ...
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ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This item allows you to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.5 Hardware Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages and temperatures. 4.3.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ■ Console Redirection This item allows you to enable or disable console redirection.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.7 SATA Configuration ■ SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable SATA Controller. ■ SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to select AHCI or RAID Mode. ■ SATA Controller Speed The item is for user to set the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.8 Network Stack Configuration ■ Network Stack Use this item to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.9 CSM Configuration ■ CSM Support This item allows you to enable or disable CSM support. ■ GateA20 Active This item allows you to select <Upon Request> or <Always>. Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always: Do not allow GA20 disabling.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.10 USB Configuration ■ Legacy USB Support This item allows you to select <Enabled>, <Disabled> or <Auto>. Enabled: To enable legacy USB support. Disabled: To keep USB devices available only for EFI specification, Auto: To disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.11 Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM-XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX ■ NIC Configuration Press enter to configure the network device port. Link Speed Use this item to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Select <Auto Negotiated>, <10 Mbps Half>, <10 Mbps Full>, <100Mbps Half>...
ACO-3000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.12 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection- XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX ■ NIC Configuration Press enter to configure the network device port. Link Speed Use this item to specify the port speed used for the selected boot protocol. Select <Auto Negotiated>, <10 Mbps Half>, <10 Mbps Full>, <100Mbps Half>...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual 4.4 Chipset 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ■ VT-d This item allows you to enable or disable VT-d support.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual ▶ Graphics Configuration Use this item to configure internal graphics controller. GTT Size This item allows you to change the GTT size. Aperture Size This item allows you to change the Aperture size. ...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual PCI Express Root Port 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 PCI Express Port 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Port 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 in the chipset. ...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual ▶ USB Configuration USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. XHCI Mode Mode of operation of XHCI controller.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual ■ PCH LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCH integrated ethernet controller. ■ Wake on LAN This item allows you to enable or disable wake on LAN function.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual 4.6 Boot This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. 4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ACO-3000 l User’s Manual 4.7 Save & Exit This setting allows users to configure the boot settings. 4.7.1 Save Changes and Reset This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.