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  • Page 1 User Manual ARK-2232 Fanless Embedded Box Computer...
  • Page 2 English user manual included as a PDF file on the website. Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold and/or installed in China. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 3 The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2018 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec- tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out- of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
  • Page 5 Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
  • Page 6 3x GbE + iDoor (2nd layer, this iDoor support USB I/F only) 1700001524 Power cable 3-pin 183cm, USA type (for MIOe-PWR2) 170203183C Power cable 3-pin 183cm, EU type (for MIOe-PWR2) 170203180A Power cable 3-pin 183cm, UK type (for MIOe-PWR2) ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 7 Il ya un danger d'explosion si la pile est remplacée de façon incorrecte.Remplacez uniquement par un type identique ou equivalent vii User Manualrecommandé par le fabricant. Jetez les piles usagées selon les instruc- tions du fabricant. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 8 This product is intended to be supplied by an UL certified (1) power supply or (2) DC source suitable for use at minimum Tma 40 degree C and output is rated (1) 12Vdc, 5A min. or (2) 9-36Vdc, 6.66-1.66A(Option), if need further assistance, please contact Advantech for further information. ARK-2232 User Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chipset ...................... 4 1.3.1 Functional Specification ..............4 1.3.2 WISE-PaaS................... 5 Mechanical Specifications................. 5 1.4.1 Dimensions ................... 5 Figure 1.1 ARK-2232 Mechanical dimension drawing....5 1.4.2 Weight................... 5 Power Requirements................. 5 1.5.1 System Power................5 1.5.2 RTC Battery .................. 5 Environment Specification.................
  • Page 10 Advanced BIOS Features Setup..........29 3.1.3 Chipset Configuration ..............45 3.1.4 Security..................55 3.1.5 Boot .................... 56 3.1.6 Save & Exit ................. 57 Appendix A Watchdog Timer Sample Code ..59 EC Watchdog Timer sample code ............60 ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 General Introduction

    Chapter General Introduction This chapter gives background information on ARK-2232 series.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    -20 to 60C. ARK-2232 passes worldwide certification including CE/FCC, CB, UL, CCC and BSMI. Multiple Display Support ARK-2232 supports dual independents displays: 1 x VGA + 1 x HDMI which HDMI support 4K resolution. The graphic engine is DirectX 11.3, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 2.1 Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode.

  • Page 13: Product Features

    Dual Display: VGA+HDMI  1.2.3 Ethernet  Chipset: – LAN1 Intel i210-IT – LAN2 Intel i210-IT Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps  Interface: 2 x RJ45   Standard: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3y, IEEE 802.ab. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Chipset

    Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888S:  Compliant with HD Audio specifications Audio  Supports 16/20/24-bit DAC and 16/20/24-bit ADC resolution  Supports: Line-out, Mic-in Audio Connectors: Ear Phone Jack * 2 Battery backup  BATTERY 3V/210 mAh with WIRE x 1 ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Wise-Paas

    Figure 1.1 ARK-2232 Mechanical dimension drawing 1.4.2 Weight 2.9kg (6.39 lbs) Power Requirements 1.5.1 System Power  Minimum power input: – ARK-2232: DC 12V, 5A(Default); 9-36V DC, 6.66A-1.66A (Option by power module) 1.5.2 RTC Battery  Lithium 3 V/210 mAH ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Environment Specification

    5 ~ 500 Hz, 1hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes. 1.6.5 Shock during Operation  When the system is equipped with SSD/mSATA: 30G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration. 1.6.6 Safety  UL, CB, CCC, BSMI 1.6.7  CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 H/W Installation

    Chapter H/W Installation This chapter introduces external IO and the installation of ARK- 2232 hardware.

  • Page 18: Introduction

    2.2.1 Jumper Description You may configure ARK-2232 to match the needs of your application by setting jump- ers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 19: Jumper List

    2.2.2 Jumper List Table 2.1: Jumper List of Main Board RTC Reset AT Mode Jumper RS-422/485 Terminal Resistor Jumper CN32 mSATA & Mini PCIe Switch CN48 M.2 SMBUS Voltage SEL 2.2.3 Jumper Location ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Jumper Setting

    Figure 2.1 Jumper Layout 2.2.4 Jumper Setting At Mother Board RTC Reset Part Number 1653003101 Footprint HD_3x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS Setting Function (1-2)* Normal (default) (2-3)* RTC Reset ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 21 (2-4)* COM4 Enable (4-6)* COM4 Disable (default) CN32 mSATA & Mini PCIe Switch Part Number 1653003101 Footprint HD_3x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS Setting Function BIOS control (default) (1-2)* Mini PCIe (2-3)* mSATA ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Connectors

    M.2 SMBUS Voltage SEL Part Number 1653003101 Footprint HD_3x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS Setting Function (1-2)* 3.3V(default) (2-3)* 1.8V Connectors 2.3.1 ARK-2232 External I/O Figure 2.2 ARK-2232 Front I/O Figure 2.3 ARK-2232 Rear I/O ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Figure 2.4 Power Button

    2.3.1.1 Power ON/OFF Button ARK-2232 has a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side that show On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (Orange LED). The Power button supports dual functions: Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Seconds then off) and Suspend.

  • Page 24: Figure 2.7 Vga Connector

    NC represents "No Connection". 2.3.1.4 VGA Connector The ARK-2232 provides a high resolution VGA interface connected by a D-sub 15- pin connector to support a VGA CRT monitor. It supports display resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (No hotplug support) Figure 2.7 VGA Connector...

  • Page 25: Figure 2.9 Usb 2.0 Connector

    2.3.1.6 USB 2.0 Connector ARK-2232 provides four USB 2.0 interface connectors. The USB 3, 4, 5, 6 connec- tors are used to connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Most digital devices conform to this standard. The USB interface supports Plug and Play.

  • Page 26: Figure 2.11Audio Connector

    2.3.1.8 Audio Connector ARK-2232 offers stereo audio ports by two phone jack connectors of Line_Out, Mic_In. The audio chip is controlled by ALC888S, and it's compliant with Azalea stan- dard. Figure 2.11 Audio Connector Audio Signal Name Line out Mic in 2.3.1.9...

  • Page 27: Installation

    2.3.1.10 GPIO Connector ARK-2232 provides one 8 bit GPIO with D-sub 9-pin connector. The GPIO is pro- grammable and input/output define by customer. Below is pin define of GPIO connec- tor. Figure 2.13 GPIO Connector Table 2.2: GPIO Connector Signal Name...

  • Page 28: Hdd/Ssd Installation

    Remove the top cover and install the memory into the memory socket. Replace the top cover. 2.4.2 HDD/SSD Installation Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover, and the 4 screws on both sides of ARK-2232. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Unscrew the 4 screws on the HDD bay. Install the HDD/SSD into the HDD bay, and fix the HDD onto the bracket. Fix the 4 screws back onto the HDD bay. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Msata Installation

    Installation Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover, and the 4 screws on both sides of ARK-2232. Put the mSATA module onto the mSATA slot (CN20), and fasten the 2 screws back on the mSATA module. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Power Module (Mioe-Pwr2) Installation (Option)

    Replace the bottom cover and fasten the 8 screws back onto the system. 2.4.4 Power Module (MIOe-PWR2) Installation (Option) Remove the 4 screws on the top cover. (Please use the tool in the accessory box.) ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Remove the 2 screws on the power bracket for the original DC jack on the front panel. Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover and on both sides of ARK-2232. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Remove the original internal power cable from M/B. Link the MIOe-PWR2 internal power cable from M/B to the power board. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Screw the new power bracket for MIOe-PWR2 on the front panel. Replace the bottom cover and the 8 screws back onto the system. Replace the top cover and the 4 screws. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Wall Mount Installation (Option)

    2.4.5 Wall mount Installation (Option) Unscrew the 4 screws on both sides of ARK-2232. Screw wall mount brackets on both sides of ARK-2232. Note! M3 type screws, length 5mm x 4 provided for fixing mounting kit and unit. Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.
  • Page 36 ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter AMI BIOS Setup...

  • Page 38: Entering Setup

    With the AMIBIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control the var- ious system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of ARK-2232 BIOS setup screens. AMI BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-2232 setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
  • Page 40  Setup Item Hidden Enable or Disable setup item. 3.1.2.1 Driver Health ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Physical Presence Spec Version Select to Tell O.S. to support PPI Spec Version 1.2 or 1.3.  Device Select TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices, TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 42 OS.  ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.  Lock Legacy Resources Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy Resources ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 43 1st LVDS Backlight Control Switch Backlight Control to PWM or DC mode.  Power Saving Mode This item allows users to set board's power saving mode when off.  Watch Dog Timer Watch Dog Timer Configuration Page. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 44 This page displays all information about Watch Dog Timer Configuration. 3.1.2.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings  Wake system from S5 Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select FixedTime, system will wake on the hr:min:sec specified. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Serial Port Console Redirection  Console Redirection This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection for Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS).  Console Redirection This item allows users to configuration console redirection detail settings. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Socket specific CPU Information  Intel Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.  VT-d Enable/Disable CPU VT-d. Monitor Mwait  Enable/Disable Monitor Mwait.  P-STATE Coordination Change P-STATE Coordination type. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 47 CPU Power Management  EIST Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.  Turbo mode Turbo Mode.  Boot performance mode Enable Max Performance mode  C-States Enable or Disable C States.  Power Limit 1 enable Enable or Disable Power Limit 1. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 48 3.1.2.9 PCI Subsystem Settings  Above 4G Decoding Enable or Disable Above 4G Decoding device.  Hot-Plug Support Enable or Disable Hot-plug support ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 49 3.1.2.10 Network Stack Configuration  Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Storage Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.  Video Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.  Other PCI devices Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. 'Auto' uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 52 3.1.2.13 Security Configuration  TXE HMRFPO Disable This item allows you to enable or diable TXE HMRFPO function  TXE EOP Message Send EOP Message Before Enter OS ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1).  Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COM2).  Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COM3).  Serial Port 4 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COM4). ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 54  Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).  Change Settings Select an optimal settings for Super IO Device.  COM Mode Select communication type as RS232/RS422/RS485. (Only selectable for COM3/COM4) ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Chipset Configuration

    3.1.3 Chipset Configuration North Bridge  Details for North Bridge items.  South Bridge Details for South Bridge items.  Uncore Configuration Details for Uncore Configuration.  South Cluster Configuration Details for South Cluster Configuration. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 56 3.1.3.1 North Bridge  Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. 3.1.3.2 South Bridge ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.  DVMT Total Gfx Mem Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.  Cd Clock Frequency Select the highest Cd Clock frequency supported by the platform. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 58 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration Settings. SATA Drives  Press <Enter> to select the SATA Device Configuration Setup options.  USB Configuration USB Configuration Settings.  Miscellaneous Configuration Enable/Disable Misc. Features.  mSATA/Mini-PCIe/SATA1 Switch Select Disk connector type ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 59 HD-Audio Configuration  HD-Audio Support Enable/Disable HD-Audio Support. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Enable or disable M.2 PME to wake the system from S5.  PCIE Wake from S5 Enable or disable PCIE to wake the system from S5.  WiFi Function Control Enable or disable WiFi to wake the system from S5. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 61 – M.2 Control the M.2 port Enable: Enable M.2 port. Disable: Disable M.2 root port. – ASPM PCI Express Active State Power Management settings. – PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Mini PCIe – Mini PCIe Control the Mini PCIe Enable: Enable Mini PCIe port. Disable: Disable Mini PCIe port. – ASPM PCI Express Active State Power Management settings. – PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 63 SATA Drives  Chipset SATA Enable or Disable the Chipset SATA Controller. USB Configuration ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Enable or disable bytes 38h-3Fh in the upper and lower 128-byte bank of RTC RAM lockdown.  Flash Protection Range Registers Enable or Disable Flash Protection Range Registers.  TCO Lock Enable TCO and Lock Down TCO. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Security

    3.1.4 Security Select Security Setup from the ARK-2232 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>:...

  • Page 66: Boot

    Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options. New Boot Option Policy  Controls the placement of newly detected UEFI boot options. ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Save & Exit

    This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the options.  Boot Override Boot device select can override your boot priority. ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 68 ARK-2232 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Appendix A Watchdog Timer Sample Code

    Appendix Watchdog Timer Sample Code...

  • Page 70: Ec Watchdog Timer Sample Code

    EC_Command_Port mov al, 57h ; Watch dog event flag. out dx,al mov dx, EC_Data_Port mov al, 04h ; Reset event. out dx,al mov dx, EC_Command_Port mov al,28h ; start WDT function. out dx,al .exit ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 71 ARK-2232 User Manual...
  • Page 72 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2018...

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