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I/O functions for interactive applications and various embedded computing solutions. The CAPA315 has one 204-pin unbuffered SO-DIMM socket for single channel DDR3L 1867MHz memory with maximum memory capacity up to 8GB. There are two Gigabit/Fast Ethernet ports, one SATA port with transfer rate up to 6Gb/s, four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0...
CAPA315 3.5” Board Ethernet ® Two RJ-45 LAN ports: Intel i211AT supports 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN and PXE Boot ROM. Audio HD audio compliant with Realtek ALC662. Line-out and line-in/MIC-in via internal box header.
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And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. Below illustration shows how to set up jumper. Properly configure jumper and switch settings on the CAPA315 to meet your application purpose. Below you can find a summary table of jumpers, switch and onboard default settings.
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.3.1 eDP Voltage Selection (JP1) This is a 2x4-pin (pitch=2.0mm) jumper. The board supports voltage selection for embedded DisplayPort (eDP). Use JP1 to set SCN4 pin 1~4 to +3.3V, +5V or +12V. To prevent hardware damage, before connecting please make sure that the input voltage of display panel is correct.
CAPA315 3.5” Board Connectors Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table of connectors on the hardware.
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.1 COM Wafer Connectors (CN1, CN2, CN13 and CN15) The CN13, CN15, CN2 and CN1 are 9-pin (pitch=1.25mm) connectors for COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4 interface, respectively. All connectors are compliant with Molex 53047-0910. Only COM1 supports RS-232/422/485 communication mode, for further setting details please refer to BIOS setting in section 4.4.
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.3 SMBus Connector (CN4) This is a 3-pin (pitch=2.0mm) wafer connector which is compliant with JST B4B-PH-SM3-TB. The SMBus (System Management Bus) is a simple bus for the purpose of lightweight communication. Signal SMBus clock SMBus data 2.4.4...
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.6 Fan Connector (CN9) A fan interface is available through this connector. You can find fan speed within BIOS Setup Utility if fan is installed. For further information, see BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced\Hardware Monitor\PC Health Status (see section 4.4).
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.9 SATA Power Connector (CN12) This is a 4-pin (pitch=2mm) wafer connector, which is compliant with JST B4B-PH-K-S, for SATA power interface. Signal +12V 2.4.10 SATA Connector (CN14) The CN14 is a high-speed Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA or SATA) interface for connecting to devices such as hard disk drive.
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.12 USB 3.0 Ports (CN17 and CN18) The Universal Serial Bus (compliant with USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)) connector on the rear I/O is for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. Signal Signal USB_VCC (+5V )
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.14 ATX Power Connector (ATX1) Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the board by connecting the power connector. Please make sure all components and devices are properly installed before connecting the power connector.
CAPA315 3.5” Board SCN3 (support mSATA and USB 2.0): Signal Signal +3.3VSB +1.5V SIM_PWR SIM_DATA SIM_CLK SIM_REST SIM_VPP W_DISABLE# PERST# SATA1_RXP +3.3VSB SATA1_RXN +1.5V SMB_CLK SATA1_TXN SMB_DATA SATA1_TXP USB_D0- USB_D0+ +3.3VSB +3.3VSB +1.5V +3.3VSB 2.4.16 SIM Card Socket (SCN2) The board has SCN2 socket on the bottom side for inserting SIM Card. In order to work properly, the SIM Card must be used together with 3G module which is inserted to SCN1 or SCN3.
CAPA315 3.5” Board 2.4.17 eDP Connector (SCN4) The eDP interface is available through 40-pin connector (SCN4), which is compliant with IPEX-20143. Pin 1~4 LCD_VCC can be set to +3.3V, +5V or +12V with JP1 (see section 2.3.1). Signal Signal LCD_VCC...
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Make sure all correct settings are arranged for the installed microprocessor to prevent the CPU from damages. BIOS The CAPA315 uses AMI Plug and Play BIOS with a single 64Mbit SPI Flash. System Memory The CAPA315 supports one 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM socket for maximum memory capacity up to 8GB DDR3L SDRAMs.
CAPA315 3.5” Board Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Hot Keys Description Left/Right The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen. The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub Up/Down screen. The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a +...
CAPA315 3.5” Board Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.
CAPA315 3.5” Board Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Ec DIO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the 8-bit Digital I/O Configuration. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board If DIO Modification is disabled, you are not allowed to change input/output setting. The DIO status sub screen is as follows: If DIO Modification is enabled, you can load manufacture default and access to the DIO status sub screen to change input/output setting, see image below.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Hardware Monitor This screen monitors hardware health status. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fans speed in RPM and system voltages (VBAT, +3.3V, +3.3VSB and +5VSB). AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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CAPA315 3.5” Board ACPI Settings You can use this screen to select options for system ACPI configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Trusted Computing (Optional) This screen provides function for specifying the TPM settings. Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. The default is Disabled. Once the Security Device Support is enabled, you will see the following screen.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 3F8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ4. COM Port Type Use this item to set RS-232/422/485 communication mode.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 2F8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ3. Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 3. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 3E8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ11.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 4. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 2E8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ10. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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CAPA315 3.5” Board CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Intel Virtualization Technology Enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology. When enabled, a VMM (Virtual Machine Mode) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities. It allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications independently, hence enabling a computer system to work as several virtual systems.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board SATA Configuration In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see currently installed hardware in the SATA ports. During system boot up, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Chipset SATA Enable or disable Chipset SATA Controller. The default is Enable.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Utility Configuration BIOS Flash Utility BIOS flash utility configuration. For more detailed information, please refer to Appendix C. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
CAPA315 3.5” Board Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► North Bridge ►...
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CAPA315 3.5” Board North Bridge This screen allows users to configure parameters of North Bridge chipset. Memory Information Display system memory information. Note that the following screens related to North Bridge appear when Boot Mode is set to Legacy Mode, also see section 4.7.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board LCD Control This item allows you to select LCD panel control options. Please press <Enter> to go to the sub menus. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Primary IGFX Boot Display Select the video device which will be activated during POST (Power-On Self Test). The secondary boot display option appears based on your Primary IGFX Boot Display selection, see images below. Secondary IGFX Boot Display Select secondary IGFX boot display.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board South Bridge This screen shows the information of South Bridge chipset. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
CAPA315 3.5” Board Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Setup Administrator Password. Set setup administrator password. User Password Set user password. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
CAPA315 3.5” Board Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Use this item to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Launch UEFI PXE OpROM policy Control the execution of UEFI PXE OpROM. Boot Option Priorities [Boot Option #1, ……] These are settings for boot priority. Specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
CAPA315 3.5” Board Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes. Restore Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option.
CAPA315 3.5” Board Appendix A Watchdog Timer A.1 About Watchdog Timer After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto-reset by the watchdog timer. The integrated watchdog timer can be set up in the system reset mode by program.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Appendix B Digital I/O B.1 About Digital I/O The onboard GPIO or digital I/O has 8 bits (DIO1~8). Each bit can be set to function as input or output by software programming. In default, all pins are pulled high with +5V level (according to main power).
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Please read and follow the instructions below carefully. In your USB flash drive, create a new folder and name it “Axiomtek”, see figure below. Copy BIOS ROM file (e.g. CAPA315X.005) to “Axiomtek” folder.
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Select the USB drive containing BIOS ROM file you want to update using the <> or <> key. Then press <Enter> to get into “Axiomtek” folder. Now you can see the BIOS ROM file on the screen, press <Enter> to select.
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CAPA315 3.5” Board Please wait while BIOS completes the entire flash update process: erase data, write new data and verify data. 10. When you see the following figure, press <Enter> to finish the update process. After that the system will shut down and restart immediately.
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