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IEI Technology TANK-GM45 User Manual

Wide range temperature fanless embedded system with vga, gigabit ethernet, four usb, rs-232/422/485, rohs compliant
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TANK-GM45 Embedded System
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
TANK-GM45
Wide Range Temperature Fanless Embedded System
with VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Four USB,
RS-232/422/485, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.01 – 29 August 2011
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  • Page 1 TANK-GM45 Embedded System IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: TANK-GM45 Wide Range Temperature Fanless Embedded System with VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Four USB, RS-232/422/485, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – 29 August 2011...
  • Page 2 TANK-GM45 Embedded System Revision Date Version Changes 29 August 2011 1.01 Changed the supported processor from Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo P8600 to Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo P8400 15 June, 2010 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 TANK-GM45 Embedded System Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 M ....................2 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.3 B ........................2 ENEFITS 1.4 F ........................3 EATURES 1.5 T ..................3 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 1.6 C ....................5...
  • Page 5 TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.1 I ......................27 NTRODUCTION 4.1.1 Starting Setup....................27 4.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 27 4.1.3 Getting Help..................... 28 4.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........28 4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................28 4.2 M ........................29 4.3 A .......................
  • Page 6 TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.2.2 Create Partitions ..................... 64 A.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications ........67 A.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition................68 A.2.5 Create Factory Default Image................. 70 A.3 S ................75 ETUP ROCEDURE FOR INUX A.4 R .................. 78...
  • Page 7 TANK-GM45 Embedded System List of Figures Figure 1-1: TANK-GM45 .........................2 Figure 1-2: TANK-GM45 Peripheral Connectors .................5 Figure 1-3: Physical Dimensions (millimeters)................6 Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel Retention Screws (Rear Panel) ............11 Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel Retention Screws (Bottom Panel)...........12 Figure 3-3: Open the Bottom Panel ....................12 Figure 3-4: HDD Bracket Retention Screws................13...
  • Page 8 TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-9: Press any key to continue ..................69 Figure A-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode..............70 Figure A-11: Recovery Tool Menu ....................70 Figure A-12: About Symantec Ghost Window ................71 Figure A-13: Symantec Ghost Path ....................71 Figure A-14: Select a Local Source Drive ..................72 Figure A-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ............72...
  • Page 9 TANK-GM45 Embedded System List of Tables Table 1-1: TANK-GM45 Model Variations ..................2 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications....................4 Table 2-1: Package List Contents ....................9 Table 3-1: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup ....................15 Table 3-2: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup ....................15 Table 3-3: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup ....................15 Table 3-4: LAN Pinouts ........................17...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 12: Overview

    1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: TANK-GM45 The TANK-GM45 Series embedded system is a fanless system for wide range temperature environments. It is powered by the Intel® 45nm Core™2 Duo processor, uses the Intel® GM45 chipset and has 2.0 GB of DDR2 memory. The TANK-GM45B in this series is preinstalled with a 32 GB SATA Solid State Disk (SSD) with up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 13: Features

    One RS-422/485 isolated serial port One VGA port AT/ATX power mode supported RoHS compliant 1.5 Technical Specifications The TANK-GM45 technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2. Specifications System 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T9400 CPU, Supported CPU 2.26 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400 CPU or 2.0 GHz Intel®...

  • Page 14: Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Specifications One PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector Keyboard/Mouse 1 x RS-232 (isolated) Serial Ports 1 x RS-422/485 (isolated) 4 x USB 2.0 ports USB Interfaces One VGA port One 2-pin terminal block for remote control GPIO One power LED (green)

  • Page 15: Connector Panel

    1.6 Connector Panel All external peripheral interface connectors are located on the front panel of the TANK-GM45 . The peripheral interface connectors are shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2: TANK-GM45 Peripheral Connectors Connectors and buttons on the rear panel include the following.

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 1.7 Dimensions The physical dimensions are shown below: Figure 1-3: Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 6...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Chapter Unpacking Page 7...

  • Page 18: Anti-Static Precautions

    When the TANK-GM45 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the TANK-GM45 does not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.

  • Page 19: Unpacking Checklist

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the TANK-GM45 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 20: Installation

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Chapter Installation Page 10...

  • Page 21: Installation Precautions

    Electric shock and personal injury might occur if the rear panel of the TANK-GM45 is opened while the power cord is still connected to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel Retention Screws (Bottom Panel)

    To prevent the internal SATA cable from damage, please open the bottom panel Step 2: as shown below. Figure 3-3: Open the Bottom Panel Remove the four HDD bracket retention screws (Figure 3-4) and lift the HDD Step 3: brackets out of the TANK-GM45. Page 12...

  • Page 23: Figure 3-4: Hdd Bracket Retention Screws

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure 3-4: HDD Bracket Retention Screws Attach the HDD bracket to the HDD. Slide the HDD to connect the HDD to the Step 4: SATA connector. Secure the HDD with the HDD bracket by four retention screws (Figure 3-5).

  • Page 24: Jumper Settings

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Install the HDD bracket in the same position it was before. Step 5: Figure 3–6: HDD Installation Reinstall the bottom panel. Step 6: S t e p 0 : 3.3 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.

  • Page 25: Com3 Rs-422/485 Setup

    1-3, 2-4 RS-422 (Default) 3-5, 4-6 RS-485 Table 3-3: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup 3.4 External Peripheral Interface Connectors The TANK-GM45 has the following connectors. Detailed descriptions of the connectors can be found in the subsections below. Ethernet Keyboard/Mouse Power button Power input...

  • Page 26: Lan Connectors

    Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the RJ-45 connectors are Step 1: shown above. Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of Step 2: the RJ-45 connectors on the TANK-GM45. See Figure 3-8. Page 16...

  • Page 27: Figure 3-8: Lan Connection

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure 3-8: LAN Connection Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN Step 3: cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector. Step 0: Description Description TRD1P0 TRD1P2 TRD1N0 TRD1N2 TRD1P1 TRD1P3 TRD1N1...

  • Page 28: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Activity/Link LED Speed LED DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION STATUS No link 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked Green 100 Mbps connection Blinking TX/RX activity Orange 1 Gbps connection Table 3-5: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs 3.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 29: Remote Control Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure 3-11: Power Input Connector Description Description +12V +12V Table 3-6: Power Input Pinouts 3.4.4 Remote Control Connector CN Label: GPIO (Remote Control) 2-pin terminal block CN Type: See Figure 3-7 CN Location: See Table 3-7 and Figure 3-12 CN Pinouts: The GPIO terminal block connects to a remote control device.

  • Page 30: Serial Port Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 3.4.5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM1 DB-9 connectors CN Type: See Figure 3-7 CN Location: See Table 3-8 and Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: RS-232 serial port devices can be attached to the DB-9 ports on the rear panel.

  • Page 31: Rs-422/485 Serial Port Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Description Description Table 3-8: COM1 Serial Port Pinouts Figure 3-14: Serial Port Pinout Location 3.4.6 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM3 DB-9 connectors CN Type: See Figure 3-7 CN Location: See Table 3-9 and Table 3-10 CN Pinouts: RS-422/485 serial port devices can be attached to the DB-9 ports on the rear panel.

  • Page 32: Usb Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System COM 3 RS-485 Description Pin 1 Data- Pin 2 Data+ Table 3-10: RS-485 Pinouts Figure 3-15: Serial Port Pinout Location 3.4.7 USB Connector CN Label: USB port CN Type: See Figure 3-7 CN Location: See Table 3-11 CN Pinouts: The USB ports are for attaching USB peripheral devices to the system.

  • Page 33: Vga Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure 3-16: USB Device Connection Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device Step 3: connector into the on-board connector. Step 0: Description Description DATA- DATA- DATA+ DATA+ GROUND GROUND Table 3-11: USB Port Pinouts 3.4.8 VGA Connector...

  • Page 34: Figure 3-17: Vga Connector

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The VGA connector connects to a monitor that accepts VGA video input. Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15 Step 1: connector is shown in Chapter 3. Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen Step 2: cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.

  • Page 35: At/Atx Power Mode Selection

    Table 3-12: VGA Connector Pinouts 3.4.9 AT/ATX Power Mode Selection The TANK-GM45 supports AT and ATX power modes. The setting can be made through the AT/ATX switch on the external peripheral interface panel as shown below. Figure 3-19: AT/ATX Switch...

  • Page 36: Bios

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Chapter BIOS Page 26...

  • Page 37: Introduction

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 4.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.

  • Page 38: Getting Help

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Function F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 4.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears.

  • Page 39: Main

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset...

  • Page 40: Advanced

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.

  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction > CPU Configuration > IDE Configuration Select Screen > SuperIO Configuration ↑...

  • Page 42: Ide Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size 4.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of the IDE devices installed in the system.
  • Page 43 TANK-GM45 Embedded System SATA#1 Configuration [Compatible] Use the SATA#1 Configuration option to configure the ATA/IDE controller. Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller. Disabled Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Compatible EFAULT compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels.

  • Page 44: Sata Channel

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.3.2.1 SATA Channel Sets the IDE configuration of the SATA channels. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Primary IDE Master Select the type of device ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ connected to the system Device :Not Detected...
  • Page 45 TANK-GM45 Embedded System This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media ARMD Device. These include, but are not limited to: LS-120 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
  • Page 46 TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk Auto EFAULT drive support cannot be determined. PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s...
  • Page 47 TANK-GM45 Embedded System Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA1 rate of 25 MB/s Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA2 rate of 33.3 MB/s Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer...

  • Page 48: Super Io Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset...

  • Page 49: Hardware Health Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Sets the port address of serial port 3. Disabled EFAULT Serial Port3 IRQ [10] Sets the interrupt request for serial port 3. EFAULT 4.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.

  • Page 50: Ahci Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Hardware Health Monitoring The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: CPU Temperature 1 System Temperature 2 PWM Temperature Voltages: CPU Core +1.05V +3.30V +5.00V +12.0V +1.5V +1.8V...

  • Page 51: Ahci Port N

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit AHCI Settings While entering setup ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. > AHCI Port0 [Not Detected] This displays the status > AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] of auto detection of IDE devices.

  • Page 52: Remote Access Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit AHCI Port0 Select the type of device ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ connected to the system Device :Not Detected ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ SATA Port0 [Auto] S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled] Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item...
  • Page 53 TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ type. Remote Access [Disabled] Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 54 TANK-GM45 Embedded System NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu. Base Address, IRQ [3F8h,4] The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt address of the serial port listed above.

  • Page 55: Usb Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type. The target terminal type is ANSI ANSI EFAULT The target terminal type is VT100 VT100 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8 4.3.7 USB Configuration...

  • Page 56: Power Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.

  • Page 57: Pci/Pnp

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Power Supply Status [ATX] Shows the setting of the Power Selection Jumper. 4.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. WARNING! Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 58 TANK-GM45 Embedded System IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device. The specified IRQ is available to be used by Available EFAULT PCI/PnP devices The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA...

  • Page 59: Boot

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System DM Channel 5 DM Channel 6 DM Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices...

  • Page 60: Boot Settings Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure advanced system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
  • Page 61 TANK-GM45 Embedded System AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Use the AddOn ROM Display Mode option to allow add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. The system forces third party BIOS to display Force BIOS EFAULT during system boot.

  • Page 62: Boot Device Priority

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 16) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The drive sequence also depends on the boot sequence in the individual device section. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...

  • Page 63: Hard Disk Drives

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System 4.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard drives are shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...

  • Page 64: Chipset

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password.

  • Page 65: Northbridge Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Options for VIA® VX800 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ > North Bridge Configuration > South Bridge Configuration Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen General Help...

  • Page 66: Southbridge Configuration

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System ISA expansion card is used, please refer to the documentation that came with the card to see if it is necessary to reserve the space. Memory is not reserved for ISA expansion cards Disabled EFAULT Between 15 MB and 16 MB of memory is reserved 15 MB–16 MB...

  • Page 67: Exit

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system. The system remains turned off...
  • Page 68 TANK-GM45 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit F10 key can be used for Discard Changes and Exit this operation Discard Changes...

  • Page 69: A One Key Recovery

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Appendix One Key Recovery Page 59...

  • Page 70: One Key Recovery Introduction

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings.

  • Page 71: System Requirement

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.1.1 System Requirement NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. To create the system backup, the main storage device must be split into two partitions (three partitions for Linux).

  • Page 72: Supported Operating System

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System NOTE: Specialized tools are required to change the partition size if the operating system is already installed. A.1.2 Supported Operating System The recovery CD is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system (OS). The supported OS versions are listed below.

  • Page 73: Setup Procedure For Windows

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System NOTE: Installing unsupported OS versions may cause the recovery tool to fail. A.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore Windows system, a few setup procedures are required. Hardware and BIOS setup (see Section Step 1: A .2.1)

  • Page 74: Create Partitions

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Turn on the system. Step 4: Press the <DELETE> key as soon as the system is turned on to enter the BIOS. Step 5: Select the connected optical disk drive as the 1 boot device. (Boot Step 6:...

  • Page 75: Figure A-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below. Step 3: Figure A-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Press <5> then <Enter>. Step 4: Figure A-4: Command Mode The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked Step 5: in red) to create two partitions.

  • Page 76: Figure A-5: Partition Creation Commands

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System system32>format F: /fs:ntfs /q /v:Recovery /y system32>exit Figure A-5: Partition Creation Commands Page 66...

  • Page 77: Install Operating System, Drivers And Applications

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Step 6: Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : A.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications...

  • Page 78: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 1: Start the system. Step 2: Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot Step 3: from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be...

  • Page 79: Figure A-8: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System recovery files in Section A .2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition. Figure A-8: Build-up Recovery Partition After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window Step 6: to reboot the system.

  • Page 80: Create Factory Default Image

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 81: Figure A-12: About Symantec Ghost Window

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below ( Step 4: F igure A-13). Figure A-13: Symantec Ghost Path Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in F igure A-14. Then click OK.

  • Page 82: Figure A-14: Select A Local Source Drive

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-14: Select a Local Source Drive Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in Step 6: F igure A-15. Then click OK. Figure A-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called Step 7: F igure A-16).

  • Page 83: Figure A-16: File Name To Copy Image To

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-16: File Name to Copy Image to When the Compress Image screen in F igure A-17 prompts, click High to make Step 8: the image file smaller. Figure A-17: Compress Image Page 73...

  • Page 84: Figure A-18: Image Creation Confirmation

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to Step 9: continue. Figure A-18: Image Creation Confirmation The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image ( Step 10: F igure A-19). Figure A-19: Image Creation Process...

  • Page 85: Setup Procedure For Linux

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to Step 12: reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure A-21: Press Any Key to Continue A.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for a Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 86: Figure A-22: Partitions For Linux

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure A-22: Partitions for Linux Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Step 3: Follow described in Section A .2.2. Then type the following...

  • Page 87: Figure A-23: System Configuration For Linux

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-23: System Configuration for Linux Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first Step 5: access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified. In Linux system, enter Administrator (root). When prompt appears, type: cd /boot/grub vi menu.lst...

  • Page 88: Recovery Tool Functions

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System The recovery tool menu appears. ( Step 7: F igure A-25) Figure A-25: Recovery Tool Menu Create a factory default image. Follow described in Section Step 8: Step 2 Step 12 A .2.5 to create a factory default image.

  • Page 89: Figure A-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Figure A-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section A .2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.

  • Page 90: Factory Restore

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A Step 2: factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 91: Backup System

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A Step 2: backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 92: Restore Your Last Backup

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup Step 2: image (iei_user.GHO).

  • Page 93: Manual

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or Step 2: recover the system manually.

  • Page 94: Other Information

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System A.5 Other Information A.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key recovery.
  • Page 95 TANK-GM45 Embedded System When the following window appears, press <S> to select “Specify Additional Step 5: Device”. In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then Step 6: press <Enter>. The user can now start using the SATA HDD.

  • Page 96: System Memory Requirement

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System After pressing <Enter>, the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Step 7: Continue to follow the setup procedure from in Section Step 4 A .2.2 Create Partitions to finish the whole setup process. S t e p 0 : A.5.2 System Memory Requirement...

  • Page 97: B Safety Precautions

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Appendix Safety Precautions Page 87...

  • Page 98: Safety Precautions

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System B.1 Safety Precautions WARNING: The precautions outlined in this appendix should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the TANK-GM45. Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: B.1.1 General Safety Precautions...

  • Page 99: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the TANK-GM45. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the TANK-GM45 is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 100: Cleaning Tools

    In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the TANK-GM45.  C loth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the TANK-GM45.

  • Page 101: C Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 91...

  • Page 102: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    TANK-GM45 Embedded System C.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 103 TANK-GM45 Embedded System Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 104 TANK-GM45 Embedded System 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯 醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

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