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The SYS-405 is a rugged, industrial system, capable of operating at extended temperatures without requiring a fan or heat-pipe. See “Introduction” on page 2 for details about this manual. For details about the SYS-405, see “Functionality” on page 2 and “Features” on page 3.
This will void the warranty and damage the board. Introduction This manual provides configuration and usage information for the SYS-405. If you still have questions, contact Technical Support at (817) 274-7553, Monday through Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
SYS-405/Features mounting. Information to configure and operate the SYS-405 for most applications is included in this User Manual or on our website at www.winsystems.com. NOTE WinSystems can provide custom configurations for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients. For details, please contact an Application Engineer through Technical Support (see contact information in the Introduction section on page 2).
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Watchdog timer from 1 second to 255 minutes (15,300 seconds) reset Temperature • Operating temperature: Fanless -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F); SYS-405-3845 requires a minimum airflow of 200 LFPM above 80 °C (176 °F) if input voltage (V ) is above 24 V DC. •...
SYS-405/Specifications Specifications The SYS-405 system adheres to the following specifications and requirements. SYS-405 Specifications Electrical 10 to 50 V DC ±5%, 15 Watts (maximum) MTBF 14.5 Years Battery: CR-2032 Chemical System: Li/MnO Nominal Voltage: 3 V Rated Capacity: 225 mAh...
Plug in a compatible +10 to +50 V DC power source at J5. The first time power is applied, the SYS-405 will boot automatically, bypassing the power button (SW1). After initial startup, briefly press the power button to turn the SYS-405 on and off. v1.0 www.winsystems.com...
SYS-405/Configuration Configuration This section describes the SYS-405 components and configuration. Component Layout The SYS-405 provides components on the edge, top, and bottom of the board. Edge connections provide common external connections. 8.1.1 Edge Connections Audio/Mic Ethernet Ports 10-50 VDC COM 1...
The following figure illustrates the location of each connector, jumper, and switch on the top of the SYS-405. (Connector J103 is on the bottom of the board.) Pin 1 of each connector or jumper is indicated by a red square in the figure.
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SYS-405/Configuration Top View Connectors The following table provides connector descriptions and references for the figure on page 8 (“Top View Components”). Item Description Reference SATA Power page 13 HD Audio 7.1 Surround page 14 Serial ATA page 15 System Management...
31 BAT1/BAT2 The SYS-405 uses a single CR-2032 or CR-2025 battery. The nominal voltage of either battery is 3.0 V. This battery, or alternatively an external battery connected to the SYS- 405 board, provides standby power for the real-time clock and optional GPS. See “Battery Select (JP3)”...
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SYS-405/Configuration The watchdog timer initialization requires that the CMD register be cleared and then configured to write the command, and then the data written. Example code for C and Basic are provided following the tables. Watchdog Timer Control Register Offset Address: 0x06, Attribute: R/W, Size: 8 bit...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.3.1 Example code (C WDT) The following code example for the watchdog timer is written in C: Offset = [Register] Value = [Data] VOID Write_EC_SRAM(UINT8 Offset,UINT8 Value){ UINT8 tmp,count; count=100; IoWrite8(0x66,0x82); pBS->Stall(1000); //uint=1us tmp=IoRead8(0x62); count--; }while (((tmp&0x10)==0) & (count>0));...
Power is supplied to the SATA device via the connector at J1. Layout and Pin Reference: Name +5 V +12 V WinSystems cable CBL-PWR-117-12 simplifies this connection to the board. Additional Information This connection is a Molex 22-11-2042. v1.0 www.winsystems.com...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.3 Serial ATA (J3) The bootable SATA (2.0) interface is located at J3. WinSystems offers CBL-SATA-701- 20 for this connector. NOTE J3 cannot be used when J9 mSATA is present. Layout and Pin Reference: Name RX1+ RX1- TX1- TX1+ 8.4.4 System Management (J4)
SPI_MOSI SPI_CS5 8.4.5 Power Input (J5) The SYS-405 is capable of operating from +10 to +50 VDC (+/-5%). The green power input connector (J5) is located next to the power button on the edge of the board. Warning Do not reverse the positive and negative terminals when you connect power to the unit.
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.6 Stereo Audio: Line-In, Line-Out, and Microphone (J6) The SYS-405 uses 3.5 mm stereo line-in, line-out, and microphone jacks at J6. Line In Line Out Mic In 8.4.7 External Battery Connector (J7) (Optional) An external battery connected to the SYS-405 board provides standby power for the real-time clock, CMOS, and optional GPS.
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.9 MiniPCIe with SATA Support (J9) The SYS-405 includes a MiniPCIe socket at J9. The socket automatically detects mSATA, providing a bootable media and storage interface. Layout and Pin Reference: Name Name WAKE# 3.3Vaux 1.5V CLKREQ# REFCLK- REFCLK+ Mechanical Key...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.10 External Fan Connector (J10) The fan voltage output of this connector is determined by the jumper configuration on JP2. NOTE A fan is not provided with the SYS-405. Layout and Pin Reference: Name FAN_PWM FAN_TACH FAN_VCC Additional Information This connection is a Molex 22-11-2042.
SYS-405/Configuration On-board Ethernet activity LEDs are built into the connectors at J11 & J13. There is one green LED (left) and one bi-color green/yellow LED (right). Activity Ethernet Status Left No Link Flashing (green) Linked Right No Link Linked at 10 MB...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.13 LVDS and Backlight (J12) The SYS-405 supports LVDS flat panel displays with resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 24 bpp. Layout and Pin Reference: Name Name 3.3 V 3.3 V SEL68 CLK- CLK+ C_CLK C_DATA BLK_CLK BLK_DATA BLKEN BLKPWM...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.14 USB Touchscreen (J14) J14 (USB 5) provides Plug-and-Play support for a USB Touchscreen. Aside from a simpler and faster interface, it also provides power within the USB cable, eliminating the need for a separate, dedicated cable to power the touchscreen.
COM2 (bottom) 8.4.18 Ethernet GPIO Controller (J20) The SYS-405 is equipped with an Ethernet GPIO connector at J20 that is associated with Ethernet port 2 at J13. Reference power to J20 is controlled by jumper settings on JP8. Layout and Pin Reference:...
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.19 Analog VGA (J21) The SYS-405 supports analog VGA. The required cable is available from WinSystems, part number CBL-234-G-1-1.375C. Layout and Pin Reference: Name Name Ground Green Ground Blue Ground HSYNC Ground VSYNC Ground DDCDATA Ground DDCCLK Additional Information This connection is a Molex 87832-1420.
SYS-405/Configuration 8.4.20 CFAST (SATA SSD) (J103) The SYS-405 supports CFAST storage at J103 located on the back of the board. CFAST is a small form factor SATA SSD. Access the CFAST connector by removing the CFAST cover (see “Access the Enclosure” on page 1 for location).
SYS-405/Configuration 8.5.2 Battery Select (JP3) The presence and position of a jumper at JP3 specifies whether a battery is connected at J7 and whether it is an external or internal battery. The default position is 2-3, an internal battery is connected. In position 1-2, an external battery is connected. The open position (no jumper) indicates that no battery is connected.
SYS-405/Configuration 8.5.5 Panel Orientation (JP6) Select the appropriate up/down and left/right panel orientation for the display connected to J12. This is a panel-dependent feature. Jumper Setting Horizontal (left/right) Orientation: J12 Pin 18 set to HIGH Horizontal (left/right) Orientation: J12 Pin 18 set to LOW...
The Power Button (SW1), located on the lower right edge of the board next to the audio line in/line out/microphone input, controls power to the SYS-405. The first time you connect power to J5, the power button is bypassed and the board powers up automatically.
SYS-405/Configuration 8.6.2 Reset Button (SW2) The Reset Button is a hardware reset. Press SW2 to reset the system. It grounds SYS_RESET# for a full system reset and is used to restart the system after a crash. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 31...
Introduction section on page 2). BIOS Screens The following BIOS screens contain the options and sample settings for the SYS-405. Your actual configuration may differ from the screens shown here. NOTE Use care when modifying BIOS settings.
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Main Menu System Date Displays the current date in MM/DD/YYYY format. To set or change the date, highlight the row using the up/down arrow keys, then highlight the month, day, or year by pressing the Enter key until the desired value is highlighted with a square block. Use the +/- keys to change the highlighted value, or enter the time using the number keys.
SYS-405/BIOS Settings System Information System Information parameters provide information and vary with BIOS version and the specific modules used. The typical format of the information is provided instead of the actual Default Setting or Value. BIOS Version Default Setting/Value: CC405yymmdd...
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings Boot Features NumLock Selects the default state for NumLock during power up. Default Setting/Value: On Timeout Number of seconds that Power On Self Test (POST) will wait for user input before booting. Default Setting/Value: 2 CSM Support Compatibility Support Module that provides backward compatibility services for legacy BIOS devices, such as int10/int13, dependent OS.
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings Allow Hotkey in S4 Resume Enables/disables hotkey detection when the system resumes from the Hibernate state. Default Setting/Value: Enable UEFI Boot Enables the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). The UEFI interfaces between the OS and firmware. Default Setting/Value: Enable Legacy Boot Enables Legacy boot (USB floppy emulation).
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains a variety of complex Items and submenus for CPU and other types of configuration. Warning Assigning incorrect values to items on the following screen menus may cause system malfunction. CPU Configuration Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings Limit CPUI Maximum Disabled for Windows XP. Default Setting/Value: Disable Bi-directional PROCHOT# When a processor thermal sensor trips (either core), the PROCHOT# will be driven. If bi-direction is enabled, external agents can drive PROCHOT# to throttle the processor.
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Uncore Configuration GOP Driver Enable or disable the GOP Driver. Enabling will unload VBIOS; Disabling will load VBIOS. Default Setting/Value: Enable Integrated Graphics Device Enables or disables the Integrated Graphics Device (IGD). Default Setting/Value: Enable Primary Display Selects which of the IGD/PCI Graphics devices should be the primary display, or select SG for Switchable/Hybrid GFX.
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Default Setting/Value: Auto Spread Spectrum Clock Enables or disables the clock chip spread spectrum feature. Default Setting/Value: Disable Force Lid Status For test: forces lid status to on or off. Default Setting/Value: ON When Auto is selected, GMCH uses the VBIOS default. When Level n is selected, GMCH is enabled with the selected Aggressiveness Level.
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings • PCIe 3 Speed: Configures PCIe 3 speed. Default Setting/Value: Auto • PCI Express Root Port 1: Controls the PCI Express Root Port 1 (MiniPCIe) Default Setting/Value: Enable • PCI Express Root Port 2: Controls the PCI Express Root Port 2 (MiniPCIe) Default Setting/Value: Enable •...
SYS-405/BIOS Settings • Chipset SATA: Enables or disables the chipset SATA controller. The chipset SATA controller supports both internal SATA ports (up to 3Gb/s supported per channel) Default Setting/Value: Enable • SATA Test Mode: Enables or disables test mode. Default Setting/Value: Disable •...
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Others SIO Configuration Serial 1 • I/O Address: Modifies the input serial 1 I/O address range from 0x100 to 0xFFF8. Default Setting/Value: 3F0 • IRQ: Modifies the input serial 1 IRQ range from 1 to 15. Default Setting/Value: 4 •...
SYS-405/BIOS Settings Serial 2 • I/O Address: Modifies the input serial 2 I/O address range from 0x100 to 0xFFF8. Default Setting/Value: 2F8 • IRQ: Modifies the input serial 2 IRQ range from 1 to 15. Default Setting/Value: 3 • Mode: Selects the Serial 2 mode. Available modes are RS232, RS422, RS485, and Loopback.
SYS-405/BIOS Settings APM Configuration Power On By RTC Alarm If enabled, allows the SBC to be powered on by an RTC alarm. Default Setting/Value: Disable Wake On LAN1 Default Setting/Value: Enable Security Supervisor Password is (Read Only) Default Setting/Value: Cleared...
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings Press Enter to set or clear the supervisor account’s password. Press Esc to exit without making changes. Supervisor Hint String Press Enter to type a hint for the Supervisor password. If you forget your password, the answer to your hint will help you recover the password.
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SYS-405/BIOS Settings Boot Boot Priority Order Once selected, use the + or – key to change the order in which the selected device boots. Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and down arrows select a device. ‘+’ and ‘-’...
SYS-405/Cables and Software Drivers Exit Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes, exits setup, and restarts the system. Exit Discarding Changes Exits setup without changes. Load Setup Defaults Loads standard default values (this is the same functionality as F9). Discard Changes Loads the original values of this boot time, not the default setup values.
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SYS-405/Best Practices Appendix A. Best Practices This section outlines the best practices for operating the SYS-405 in a safe and effective manner that does not damage the board. Please read this section carefully. Avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)—Only handle the circuit board and other bare electronics when electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is in place.
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Power Supply OFF—The power supply should always be off before it is connected to the I/O Module. Do not hot-plug the SYS-405 on a host platform that is already powered. I/O Connections OFF—I/O Connections should also be off before connecting them to the embedded computer modules or any I/O cards.
SYS-405/Mechanical Drawing Appendix B. Mechanical Drawing Figure B–1: SYS-405 Dimensions 127 mm 107.95 mm 98.43 mm #10-32 THRU(4X) 28.58 mm 19.05 mm DIA 5.56 mm THRU (#10 BOLT PASS-THRU) (4X) 0 mm CFAST QUICK ACCESS PANEL 63.50 mm AUDIO ENET-1...
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