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Summary of Contents for Aaeon BOXER-6841M
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BOXER-6841M Fanless Embedded Box PC User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: October 23, 2018...
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AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
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Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Intel , Platium , Celeron , and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel ® ® ® ®...
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Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity BOXER-6841M Wallmount bracket Screw Package Thermal Pad Package Phoenix power connector Product DVD with User’s Manual (in pdf) and drivers ...
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(if any), its specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product. Users may refer to the AAEON.com for the latest version of this document. Preface...
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Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future references All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it.
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Do NOT disassemble the motherboard so as not to damage the system or void your warranty. If the thermal pad had been damaged, please contact AAEON's salesperson to purchase a new one. Do NOT use those of other brands. The Hex Cylinder Coppers on the front panel are not removable.
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FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
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China RoHS Requirement (EN) Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products AAEON Embedded Box PC/ Industrial System Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Component Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) PCB &...
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A1~A4PCIEx[16]*1 PCIEx[1]*1 A5/A6 PCIEx[8]*2 PCIEx[1]*1 A1/A3 PCIEx[16] Slot power total support 180W A2/A4 PCIEx[16] Slot power total support 250W Windows 10 IOT (64bit) OS Support Windows 8.1 (64bit) Windows embedded 8 standard (64bit) Windows 7 (32bit) Windows embedded standard 7 (32/64bit) Ubantu 16.04 above Mechanical Rugged aluminum extrusion and heavy-duty steel...
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Environmental -20°C ~ 55°C according to IEC60068-2 with 0.5m/s Operating Temperature airflow -20°C ~ 45°C according to IEC60068-2 with 0.5m/s airflow Storage Temperature -45°C ~ 80°C (-49°F ~ 185°F) 5~95% @ 40°C, non-condensing Storage Humidity HDD-1: Random, 1Grm, 5~500Hz, Anti-vibration Anti-Vibration ...
List of Jumpers Please refer to the table below for all of the system’s jumpers that you can configure for your application. Label Function Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection Com1 pin9 function select Clear CMOS Jumper PEG Lanes CFG6 selection PEG Lanes CFG5 selection 2.3.1 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP1) 1 2 3...
List of Connectors Please refer to the table below for all of the system’s connectors that you can configure for your application Label Function D-SUB 15 CRT Port HDMI1 HDMI Connector HDMI2 HDMI Connector USB3.0 Port 1~4 USB 3.0 Port LAN Port 1~5 RJ45 10/100/1000Bps LAN connector Audio Jack...
2.4.2 SIM Slot Pin name Signal Type Signal Level UIM_PWR UIM_RST UIM_CLK UIM_VPP UIM_DATA 2.4.3 CPU FAN Socket Pin name Signal Type Signal Level +VCC_FAN_CPU_CON FAN_TAC_CPU_CON FAN_CTL_CPU_CON 2.4.4 SPI Port Pin name Signal Type Signal Level SPI_MISO SPI_CLK +3.3VSB +3.3V SPI_MOSI SPI_CS Chapter 2 –...
2.4.6 PCIEx16 Port Standard specification 2.4.7 COM1 (Wafer Box, Optional Pin name Signal Type Signal Level DCD1 DSR1 RTS1 ±9V ±9V CTS1 DTR1 ±9V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.13 PWR LED/HED LED Pin name Signal Type Signal Level HDD_LED- PWR_LED- 2.4.14 SATA Power connector 1~2 Pin name Signal Type Signal Level +12V +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.4.15 SATA Signal connector 1~2 Pin name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.4.16 Mini-Card Slot (Full-Mini Card) Pin name Signal Type Signal Level PCIE_WAKE# +3.3V +3.3VSB +1.5V +1.5V PCIE_CLK_REQ# UIM_PWR UIM_DATA Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
CPU Installation Step 1: Turn off the system, unplug the power cord and make sure the system is off. Step 2: Have Intel KabyLake/Skylake/Xeon FCLGA1151 Processor (Max. TDP 35W – KabyLake/Skylake; 73W – Xeon) ready. Step 3: Install the CPU into the socket and place the thermal pad onto it. Chapter 2 –...
DDR4 Memory Module Installation Turn off the system, unplug the power cord to make sure the system is power off. Step 1: Remove the screws as instructed below and remove the heatsink. Remove side cover by unscrewing 4 bolts Chapter 2 –...
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Step 2: Place the thermal pads onto the RAM modules as instructed below. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
2.5” SATA Drive Installation Turn off the system, unplug the power cord to make sure the system is power off. Use the HDD screws provided to assemble 2.5” SATA drive with the HDD Bracket. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
Graphic Card Installation BOXER-6841M-A1 to A4 SKUs support PCIe[x16] graphic card standard high at 114.55mm as below. Length should be under 350mm. BOXER-6841M-A5 and A6 SKUs support PCIe[x8] extension card standard high at 114.55mm as below. Length should be under 192mm.
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**Lock the extension card with the RISER Bracket. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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For SKU BOXER-6841M-A1/A3, Graphic Card max support 180W, please connect graphic card to power connector cable 1. For SKU BOXER-6841M-A2/A4 , Graphic Card max support 250W, require dual power adapter to provide up to 400W power, please connect graphic card to power cable 1 and power cable 2.
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250W Graphic need an extra power board and special power sequence Please follow the power-up steps below Insert 12V-240W adaptor Graphic power input Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Turn on the 12V adaptor Check the 12V adaptor indicator LED is blue Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
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Insert 12V-24V adaptor system power input Switch on the system and you will see screen on the monitor Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
System Test and Initialization The system uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, a few short beeps or an error message will be outputted. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors. The system configuration verification routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory.
AMI BIOS Setup The AMI BIOS ROM has a pre-installed Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configurations, which is stored in the battery-backed CMOS RAM and BIOS NVRAM so that the information is retained when the power is turned off. To enter BIOS Setup, press <Del>...
3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Configuration Options summary: Hyper-Threading Disabled Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). Intel (VMX) Disabled Virtualization Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by...
3.4.2 Advanced: Trusted Computing Options summary: Security Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Support Disabled Enable/Disable Security Device. NOTE: Your Computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of the Device. SHA-1 PCR Bank Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SHA-1 PCR Bank SHA256 PCR Bank...
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Enable or Disable Platform Hierarchy Storage Hierarchy Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable Storage Hierarchy Endorsement Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Hierarchy Disabled Enable or Disable Endorsement Hierarchy TPM2.0 UEFI Spec TCG_2 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Version TCG_1_2 Select the TCG2 Spec Version Support TCG_1_2: the Compatible mode for Win8/Win10...
3.4.3 Advanced: SATA Configuration Options summary: SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Device. SATA Mode AHCI Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Selection Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Port 0/1/2/3 Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.5.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1 Configuration Options summary: Use This Disabled Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8; IRQ=3; IO=3F8; IRQ=4; Select an optimal setting for IO device Mode: RS232 Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
3.4.5.2 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 2 Configuration *This setup menu is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Options summary: Use This Disabled Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8;...
3.4.5.3 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 3 Configuration *This setup menu is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Options summary: Use This Disabled Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8;...
3.4.5.4 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 4 Configuration *This setup menu is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Options summary: Use This Disabled Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2F8;...
3.4.5.5 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 5 Configuration *This setup menu is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Options summary: Use This Disabled Device Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default, Failsafe Default IO=2D0;...
3.4.6.1 Hardware Monitor: Smart Fan Mode Configuration Options summary: Fan 1 Smart Fan Control Manual RPM Mode Manual Duty Mode Auto RPM Mode Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Smart Fan Mode Select Temperature Source Optimal Default, Failsafe Default System Select the monitored temperature source for this fan Temperature 1/2/3/4...
3.4.7 Advanced: USB Configuration Options summary: Legacy USB Support Enabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Disabled Auto Enables BIOS Support for Legacy USB Support. When enabled, USB can be functional in legacy environment like DOS. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected Chapter 3 –...
3.4.8 Advanced: Digital IO Port Configuration Options summary: DIO Type Output Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Input DIO Direction Type Setting DIO Data High Optimal Default, Failsafe Default DIO Output High/Low Setting Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.4.9 Advanced: Power Management Options summary: Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default, Failsafe Default AT Type Select power supply mode. AC Power Loss Last State Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Power On Power Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. RTC wake system Disabled Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. *Setup option VGA is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Secondary IGFX Boot Disabled...
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HDMI 2 Select Secondary Display Device *Setup option VGA is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A6 SKU. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.2 Chipset: PEG Port Configuration Options summary: MAX Link Speed Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Configure PEG Max Speed *Setup item PEG 0:1:1 is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A3/A4/A5/A6 SKU. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
3.5.3 Chipset: PCH-IO Configuration Options summary: HD Audio Disabled Enabled Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled / Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled / enabled Auto = HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. Riser Card x1 PCIe Auto Optimal Default, Failsafe Default...
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Configure PCIe Speed *Setup item Mini-Card 1 PCIe Speed is ONLY for BOXER-6841M-A3/A4/A5/A6 SKU. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
Setup submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password You can set a User Password once an Administrator Password is set. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. Please Note that a User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility. Select the password you wish to set, press Enter to open a dialog box to enter your password (you can enter no more than six letters or numbers).
Product CD/DVD The BOXER-6841M comes with a product DVD that contains all the drivers and utilities you need to setup your product. Insert the DVD and follow the steps in the autorun program to install the drivers. PS: System Driver only supports "Win7 64bit", "Win7 32bit" will not supported.
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Step 4 – Install Audio Driver Open the Step 4 - Audio folder and select the correct chipset and OS Open the .exe file in the folder Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Step 5 – Install USB3.0 Driver Open the Step 5 –...
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Follow the instructions Drivers will be installed automatically Chapter 4 – iX Developer...
DIO Programming BOXER-6841M utilizes FINTEK 81866 chipset as its Digital I/O controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
C.4 Digital I/O Sample Program ************************************************************************************ // SuperIO relative definition (Please reference to Table 1) #define byte SIOIndex //This parameter is represented from Note1 #define byte SIOData //This parameter is represented from Note2 #define void IOWriteByte(byte IOPort, byte Value); #define byte IOReadByte(byte IOPort); // Digital Input Status relative definition (Please reference to Table 2) #define byte DInput1LDN // This parameter is represented from Note3 #define byte DInput1Reg // This parameter is represented from Note4...
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************************************************************************************ // Digital Output control relative definition (Please reference to Table 3) #define byte DOutput1LDN // This parameter is represented from Note27 #define byte DOutput1Reg // This parameter is represented from Note28 #define byte DOutput1Bit // This parameter is represented from Note29 #define byte DOutput1Val // This parameter is represented from Note30 #define byte DOutput2LDN // This parameter is represented from Note31 #define byte DOutput2Reg // This parameter is represented from Note32...
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************************************************************************************ Main VOID Boolean PinStatus ; // Procedure : AaeonReadPinStatus // Input : Example, Read Digital I/O Pin 3 status // Output : InputStatus : 0: Digital I/O Pin level is low 1: Digital I/O Pin level is High PinStatus = AaeonReadPinStatus(DInput3LDN, DInput3Reg, DInput3Bit); // Procedure : AaeonSetOutputLevel // Input : Example, Set Digital I/O Pin 6 level...