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Order Information Part Number Description ® ECS-9200, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 6 GigE LAN w/4 ECS-9240- , 2 SSD Tray, 8 USB 3.0, 4 COM, 1 M.2, 1 M2DOM, 3 SIM, GTX1050T 32 Isolated DIO ® ECS-9200, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, 6 GigE LAN w/4 PoE ECS-9240- 2 SSD Tray, 8 USB 3.0, 4 COM, 1 M.2, 1 M2DOM, 3 SIM,...
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Order Accessories Part Number Description ® ® E3-1275 v6 7th Generation Intel Xeon E3-1275 v6 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.20 GHz, 80W) ® ® E3-1275 v5 6th Generation Intel Xeon E3-1275 v5 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz, 80W) ®...
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features 1.3 Product Specification 1.3.1 Specifications of ECS-9240 GTX1050 1.3.2 Specifications of ECS-9100 GTX1050 1.4 Supported CPU List 1.5 Mechanical Dimension 1.5.1 Dimensions of ECS-9240 GTX1050 1.5.2 Dimensions of ECS-9100 GTX1050 CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 2.1 Packing List...
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3.7 Installing SSD/HDD 3.8 Installing M.2 3.9 Installing M2DOM 3.10 Mounting Your ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 CHAPTER 4 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Entering BIOS SETUP 4.2 Main 4.3 Advanced 4.4 Chipset 4.5 Security 4.6 Boot 4.7 Save & Exit APPENDIX A : Isolated DIO Guide APPENDIX B : Software Functions APPENDIX C : RAID Installation Guide APPENDIX D : Power Consumption...
12.1, OpenGL 4.5 and OpenCL 2.0 API, featuring multiple VGA, DVI-D, DVI-I, DisplayPort and HDMI display interfaces, up to 8K resolution and 6 independent HD displays, Vecow ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 offers more than 400% improved graphics performance than the one without an independent graphics engine;...
ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 series may contain SSD/HDD and DDR4 SO-DIMM. Please verify these items if necessary.) ECS-9240 GTX1050 Accessory box, which contains ● Vecow Drivers & Utilities DVD ● Wall-mounting bracket ● KHS#6-32x6 screw for wall-mounting bracket ● M2.5x6 screw for Mini PCIe Slot ●...
2.2 Front Panel I/O & Functions In Vecow ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 series family, all I/O connectors are located on the front panel and the rear panel. Most of the general connections to computer device, such as USB, LAN Jack, Audio, Display Port, DVI-I, DVI-D and other additional storage, are placed on the front panel.
2.2.2 Reset Tact Switch DVI-D SIM 2 SIM 3 LAN 1 SIM 1 WLAN CFast DVI-I LAN 2 It is a hardware reset switch. Use this switch to reset the system without power off the system. Press the Reset Switch for a few seconds, and then reset will be enabled.
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2.2.6 DVI-I Connector DVI-D SIM 2 SIM 3 LAN 1 SIM 1 WLAN CFast DVI-I LAN 2 The DVI-I connector on the front panel supports both DVI and VGA display modes. This connector can output DVI signals. The DVI output mode supports up to 1920x1200 resolution.
Pin No. 10/ 100Mbps 1000Mbps Pin No. 10/ 100Mbps 1000Mbps E_TX+ MDI0_P ----- MDI2_N E_TX- MDI0_N E_RX- MDI1_N E_RX+ MDI1_P ----- MDI3_P ---- MDI2_P ------ MDI3_N Each LAN port is supported by standard RJ-45 connector with LED indicators to present Active/ Link/ Speed status of the connection. The LED indicator on the right bottom corner lightens in solid green when the cable is properly connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network, and it lightens in solid orange when the cable is properly connected to a 1000Mbps Ethernet...
SIM 1 WLAN CFast DVI-I LAN 2 There is a system FAN on front side for airflow direction outward. You can adjust the FAN Speed from Vecow BIOS Setting. (refer to 4.3.6_Hardware Monitor_FAN PWM Value) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050...
2.3.3 COM Ports DIO 2 DIO 1 DC-IN Isolated Isolated LAN6 LAN5 LAN4 LAN3 COM 1 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 On | Off COM 2 COM 4 COM 3 HDMI Serial port 1 to 4 (COM 1 to 4) can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS- 485 with auto flow control communication.
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2.3.4 Rear USB 3.0 DIO 2 DIO 1 DC-IN Isolated Isolated LAN6 LAN5 LAN4 LAN3 COM 1 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 On | Off COM 2 COM 4 COM 3 HDMI There are 4 USB 3.0 connections available supporting up to 5GB per second...
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2.3.6 Isolated DIO DIO 2 DIO 1 DC-IN Isolated Isolated LAN6 LAN5 LAN4 LAN3 COM 1 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 PIN 1 ~ 8 PIN 11 ~ 18 On | Off COM 2 COM 4 COM 3 HDMI There is a 32-bit (16-bit DI, 16-bit DO) with 2 DIO connectors in the rear side.
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DO reference circuit: Sink Mode Device DIO Connector (NPN, Default) 6-48V DC DIO_VDC (Pin 20) DO (Pin11-18) DIO_GND (Pin10,19) Source Mode Device DIO Connector (PNP) 6-48V DC DIO_VDC (Pin 20) DO (Pin11-18) DIO_GND (Pin10,19) 2.3.7 3 of 3 Independent Displays DIO 2 DIO 1 DC-IN...
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2.4.2 UPS Power Connector For UPS module optional, we use 4.2mm 2x2p power connector. This system has a UPS power input connector for Optional part UPS Module. CN25 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Ground Ground +VDC_IN +VDC_IN (6~36V, Max.8A) (6~36V, Max.8A) 2.4.3 Miscellaneous Pin Header 2.0mm 2x4p header...
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2.4.5 BIOS Socket If the BIOS needs to be changed, please contact the Vecow RMA service team. BIOS 2.4.6 SATA Connector Standard 7 PIN SATA Connector There are 2 onboard high performance Serial ATA III. It supports higher storage capacity with less cabling effort and smaller required space.
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Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition USB +VCC (+V5/Max. 0.5A) DATA- DATA+ Ground 2.4.9 M2DOM Innodisk M2DOM S20/S30 3ME3 is a M.2 based disk module with vertical type form factor. Its mechanical design can help board maker to release up to 90% space of motherboard as well as improve system reliability by its fixed mechanism.
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PERp1 PERn1 PETp2 PETn2 PERp2 PERn2 +3.3V +3.3V PETp3 +3.3V PETn3 +3.3V DAS/DSS# (I/O)/LED1# (I)(0/3.3V) PERp3 PERn3 +3.3V +3.3V 2.4.11 Mini PCIe Standard full length Mini PCIe slot: Mini PCIe 2 Mini PCIe 3 Mini PCIe 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050...
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The system’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. It is equipped with Panasonic BR2032 190mAh lithium battery. It is recommended that you do not have to get the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be changed, please contact the Vecow RMA service team. Battery 2.4.13 FAN Header Fan power connector supports for additional thermal requirements.
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Pin out: Pin No. Function Pin No. Function SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 Ground Ground 2.4.16 COM Port Header ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 provides 4 COM port headers for internal COM port cable. CN10 Pin out: CN9: CN10: Pin No. Description Port Pin No. Description Port Ground_Frame...
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You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by DIP switch. As below show the DIP switch on and off. 1 : OFF 1 : ON 1 : ON 2 : OFF 2 : OFF 2 : ON 2.5.2 USB Power Jumper Jumper Setting...
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2.5.4 PoE Power ON Select JP10 Jumper Setting Function JP10 POE power on at standby power ready JP10 POE power on after system power on (Default) 2.5.5 Clear CMOS/ME Switch Jumper Setting Function *Normal(Default) Clear CMOS Jumper Setting Function *Normal(Default) Clear ME GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050...
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The modes are listed in the following table: Item Power on delay Power off delay Switch Position ATX mode No delay No delay No delay 5 seconds No delay 10 seconds No delay 20 seconds 5 seconds 30 seconds 5 seconds 60 seconds 5 seconds 90 seconds...
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2.6.3 Smart Battery Protection The system with “Ignition Control” can perform Smart Battery Protection, namely Low Battery Detection. When the system is running on a battery and its voltage drops below the threshold, the system will automatically shut down. The Low Battery Detection is implemented in the ignition control MCU FW and as a default function.
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Step 9 Remove SSD/HDD module. Step 10 Be careful pulling out SATA(yellow), power SATA(blue) and COM cables(red). Step 11 Remove four KHS-#6-32 screws at the rear panel. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...
3.3 Installing DDR4 SO-DIMM Modules Step 1 DDR4 RAM module into SO-DIMM slot. Step 2 Make sure the RAM module is locked by the memory slot. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...
3.5 Installing CFast Card Step 1 Remove 2 pcs F-M3x4 screws on CFast & SIM cover. Step 2 Before inserting CFast & SIM Cards, make sure the system power is not plugged. Step 3 Insert CFast card and push to lock. Step 4 Finish.
3.7 Installing SSD/HDD Step 1 Trigger and open SSD/HDD tray. Step 2 Insert 2.5” SSD/HDD in the tray and fasten two F-M3x4 screws. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...
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3.10.2 VESA Mount Step 1 ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 and VESA Mount. Step 2 Take ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 and VESA Mount with fasten 4pcs KHS#6-32 screws. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...
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3.10.3 Din Rail Kit Step 1 ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 and Din Rail Kit. Step 2 Take ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 and Din Rail Kit and fasten four KHS#6-32 screws in the four marked corners. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...
BIOS SETUP 4.1 Entering BIOS SETUP Figure 4-1: Entering Setup Screen BIOS provides an interface for users to check and change system configuration. The BIOS setup program is accessed by pressing the <Del> key when POST display output is shown. BIOS AND DRIVER SETTING...
4.3.1 ACPI Settings Figure 4 3-1: ACPI Settings Enable Hibernation Enables or disables system's ability to hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state). This option may not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Serial Port 3 Configuration Set parameters of serial port 3 (COM 3). Serial Port 4 Configuration Set parameters of serial port 4 (COM 4). 4.3.6 Hardware Monitor Figure 4 3-6: Hardware Monitor Settings The IT8786 SIO features an enhanced hardware monitor providing thermal, fan speed, and system voltages' status monitoring.
CPU C state Enable or disable CPU C states. Enhanced C-states Enable/disable C1E. When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Package C State limit Package C State limit. Intel TXT(LT) Support Enables or disables Intel (R) TXT (LT) support. 4.3.9 Intel TXT Information Figure 4 3-9: Intel TXT Information Display Intel TXT information.
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4.3.12 CSM Configuration Figure 4 3-12: CSM Settings CSM Support Enable/disable CSM support GateA20 Active UPON REQUEST - GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. ALWAYS - do not allow GA20 to be disabled; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.
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4.4.4 Memory Information of System Agent (SA) Figure 4-4-4: Memory Information Displays memory information. 4.4.5 PCH-IO Configuration Figure 4-4-5: PCH-IO Settings PCH LAN Controller Enable or disable onboard NIC. Wake on LAN Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.) Serial IRQ Mode Configure serial IRQ mode.
4.6 Boot Figure 4-6: BIOS Boot Menu Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables or disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Option Sets the system boot order.
APPENDIX A : Isolated DIO Guide A.1 Function Description ECS-9200 GTX1050 offers two 16-bit DIO (Isolated / Non-Isolated) 20-pin terminal block connector, a watchdog timer, and a 4-port POE. Isolated DIO pins are fix by Hardware design that cannot change in / out direction in runtime process.
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A.3 Software Package Contain Distribution folder include x32 and x64 versions, use batch file for installation. There are included as fallowed: Win7_32.bat: Installation for 32-bit driver Win7_64.bat: Windows update package which driver required (need to restart), and Installation for 64-bit driver Win8_32.bat, Win8_64.bat: Installation for driver, and guideline to Framework 3.5 distribution for sample...
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DIO1 / DIO2 group: Isolate check button: DIO type of DIO configuration, isolated / non-isolated, defined in ECS-9000 series user manual. Read button: Set DIO configuration to get DI / DIO input state. DO type check button: User setting, DO type of DIO configuration to setup 8 pins - Source / Sink. Use for Write (DO) button activate.
APPENDIX B : Software Functions B.1 Driver API Guide In Runtime folder, on ECS9K2.h: _DLL_IMPORT_ definition is used on LoadLibrary API for ECS9K2.dll. ECS9K_EXPORTS definition is used on ECS9K2.dll building. Otherwise, that is used to compile with ECS9K2.lib. BOOL Initial(BYTE Isolate_Type, BYTE DIO_NPN) Initial machine for DIO, watchdog timer, and POE Isolate_Type: DIO type 1: Isolated DIO;...
APPENDIX C : RAID Installation Guide C.1 SATA Mode for RAID Please select SATA device to RAID mode on BIOS menu. Advanced → SATA Configuration → SATA Mode Selection C.2 OS Installation ECS-9200/9100 GTX1050 is featured with six SATA, include two internal SATA, three mSATA and one CFast.
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C.7 Disk Management : Partition the Disk After RAID 1 volume created, you can see the figure of SATA device allocation. You will find “Volume_0000” in SATA device at BIOS menu. To start Disk Management tool, select "initialize disk." Then add “Logical Device” for Windows access. C.8 RAID HDD Fail After RAID 1 volume created, you can see the figure of SATA device allocation.
APPENDIX D : Power Consumption Testing Board ECS-9200 GTX1050 8GB X 2 USB-1 USB Keyboard Logitech K120 USB-2 USB Mouse Microsoft 1113 USB-3 USB Flash Transecnd 3.0 8GB USB-4 USB Flash Transecnd 3.0 8GB CFAST innodisk CFast 3ME3 64GB SATA 0 MEMXPRO M3A 256GB SATA 1 TOSHIBA SSD THNS064GE4BBDC 64GB...