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About this manual Scope of the Manual The manual is appropriate for EVOC W15 SERIES. Convention The term “the Board” or “the Product” within the manual usually stands for EVOC W15 SERIES. Instructions Safety instructions To avoid property losses or individual injury, please pay attention to the safety instructions within the manual.
Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Caution Before you have read related safety instructions, please do not expand your device. This device is compliant with related safety requirements. If you have any doubt about the effectiveness of installation in the planned environment, please contact your service representative.
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ESD Instructions The following label can be used to identify the modules that contain electrostatic sensitive devices: When operating the modules that contain electrostatic sensitive devices, please follow the instructions below: When operating the modules that contain electrostatic sensitive devices, make sure to release static electricity on your body (for example, by touching a grounded conductive part).
5. Debugging ......................16 5.1 Operating System ..................16 5.2 Port Definition .....................16 5.2.1 DC Power Input Connector .............16 5.2.2 AUDIO Port..................16 5.2.3 USB Port ..................17 5.2.4 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port .............18 5.2.5 Network Port ...................18 5.2.6 DVI Port ..................19 5.2.7 VGA Port..................19 5.2.8 HDMI Port ..................20 5.2.9 COM Port ..................21 5.2.10 GPIO Port..................22...
Product Introduction 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Overview W15 SERIES is a fanless high-performance 15.6″ wide-screen industrial panel PC. The chassis contains six-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 CPUs, and supports Windows 7(64bit), Windows 10, LINUX(2.6 Kernel) operating systems. The PC is made of Al-alloy + excellent quality sheet metal. Its system structure deploys motherboard + expansion board design solution, which features simplicity.
3 x SATA interfaces, supporting hotswap function Provides two Mini PCIe sockets. MPCIe1 can be used for common Mini PCIe slot card and wireless network Expansion bus card; MSATA1 can be used for common Mini SATA interface card and 4G module. · 2 · W15 SERIES...
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LINE-OUT) 1 x 8-bit GPIO port (using 1×10 Phoenix terminal) Note: The quantity and type of the above ports may vary with different configurations. The actual product shall prevail, if there is any difference. W15 SERIES · 3 ·...
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MTTR≤0.5h Safety Meets basic requirements of GB4943-2011 Protection Front panel meets IP65 grade Power-off status anti-vibration: frequency 5-15Hz, Mechanical amplitude 1mm; frequency 15-200Hz, environmental acceleration 1.0g adaptability Impact: 15g g acceleration, 11ms duration · 4 · W15 SERIES...
(2) To adjust the brightness of the display, you need to long press the button to increase/decrease the brightness, and short/quick clicking is invalid. W15 SERIES · 5 ·...
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Location Description Location Description Power Ground screw GPIO connector HDMI COM1~COM6 LAN1/2 USB5~USB8 Note: For different configurations of the PC (with different motherboards), the external IO ports may be different, and the actual configuration prevails. · 6 · W15 SERIES...
Front IO board Rear IO board Motherboard bracket HDD module 1.3.3 Operation Control Warning Pressing On/Off button won’t cut off the power of the PC! Caution When the PC executes hardware reset, data may be lost. W15 SERIES · 7 ·...
1.4 Status LED Meaning Description Display Disconnected from power Green PC is operating POWER PC status indication Disable LCD screen Orange backlight and touch screen Not being accessed Indicating access to hard drive Yellow Being accessed · 8 · W15 SERIES...
Under this circumstance, please make sure no water drop (condensation) is formed on the surface or interior of the device. If condensation is formed on the device, please wait for over twelve hours before connecting the device. W15 SERIES · 9 ·...
Serial No.: Located on the chassis body (as shown below) 2.4 External Environment Conditions When planning a project, the following conditions should be considered: Please observe the weather and mechanical environment condition specified in the operating instructions. · 10 · W15 SERIES...
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Please do not cover the ventilation hole of the PC (If have). The installation location requirement allowed for the PC should always be observed. The I/O connected or installed should not generate reverse voltage of larger than 0.5V in the PC. W15 SERIES · 11 ·...
Note: Screws for installing the mounting hook are the accessories enclosed with the product. Step 2: Hang the hooks on the back of the machine, then tighten the long screws, which press firmly against the panel. · 12 · W15 SERIES...
Note: During the installation, use the screws that come with select screws according to the user manual. Warning The weight bearing capacity of VESA supporting arm should be at least twice the weight of the PC. W15 SERIES · 13 ·...
PC or the central grounding busbar on the device. The minimum cross section area of the cable shall be no less than 2.5mm and the grounding resistance shall be no more than 0.1Ω. · 14 · W15 SERIES...
① shown in the picture. Danger Disconnect the power source and data cable during a lightning storm. Attention The PC is completely isolated from the power supply only by disconnecting the power connector. W15 SERIES · 15 ·...
9-36 VDC. Its pin definition is as follows: Signal Name Positive Negative DC IN 9V-36V Note: SW+, SW-: remote switch-on/off input signal, to trigger switch-on/off of SW+ and SW- under ATX mode. 5.2.2 AUDIO Port Signal Name LINE IN LINE OUT · 16 · W15 SERIES...
Debugging 5.2.3 USB Port 1.USB2.0 standard port Signal Name +5V_USB USB_DATA- USB1~USB4 USB_DATA+ 2.USB3.0 standard port Signal Name +5V_USB USB_DATA- USB_DATA+ USB_SSRX- USB5~USB8 USB_SSRX+ USB_SSTX- USB_SSTX+ W15 SERIES · 17 ·...
LAN. Please refer to the status description for each LED: LILED ACTLED (dual-color: Network speed Network (single color: orange and green) activity green LED) Green 1000Mbps Data being Orange 100Mbps Flash transmitted No data being 10Mbps transmitted · 18 · W15 SERIES...
Signal Name Signal Name DATA2- DATA2+ GND_DVI HOTPLUG DATA0- DDCCLK DATA0+ DVI-D DDCDATA GND_DVI DATA1- DATA1+ GND_DVI GND_DVI CLK+ CLK- 5.2.7 VGA Port It provides one standard DB15 VGA port. Its pin definition is as follows: W15 SERIES · 19 ·...
Note: Under RS-485 mode, data receive/send direction is controlled by RTS. COM mode configuration: It can be selected via jumper on the I/O board, and please refer to the above table for its pin definition.The detailed configuration is as follows: W15 SERIES · 21 ·...
BIOS. (For details , please refer to Page 37, 38) 5.2.10 GPIO Port Signal Name Signal Name GPIO (pitch: 3.81mm) Note: The factory default status is high level(5V),and the voltage range of input/output signal is 0-5V. · 22 · W15 SERIES...
Supported Range Name BIOS programming interface All supporting BPI motherboards specification, which provides unified interface for software and PCs of EVOC company to access hardware. A platform management All the motherboards/complete application software PCs that support BPI can run developed based on BPI,...
BPI has greatly sped up the product development and reduced the maintenance cost. The BPI architecture is shown in the Figure 1 below: Figure 1 BPI architecture · 24 · W15 SERIES...
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Security and High Reliability The BPI function library accessing the hardware is programmed by the motherboard developer and is strictly tested; therefore, it can avoid system malfunction caused by improper operation of the system hardware. W15 SERIES · 25 ·...
PC, total heart beat times of the CPU. eLog management information can provide valuable reference for failure analysis and product upgrade. BPI library address: please see “Software\Chinese\BPI” Or “Software\English\BPI” in the enclosed CD · 26 · W15 SERIES...
“Start”→“Program”→“EVOC” →“evoc_bpi_x”. 6.3 eManager Software eManager software is a device management platform software developed by EVOC. eManager software can be used for system operation abnormality monitoring, setup of GPIO input/output mode and electrical level, real-time monitoring of temperature, fan and voltage status.
Watchdog. If “Automatically feed watchdog” option is selected, when the counted time is less than 3 seconds, Watchdog will be automatically fed. Function: Monitors whether the system can be normally operated, and carry out reset · 28 · W15 SERIES...
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Software Introduction for abnormality. When abnormality occurs to the system, Watchdog cannot be fed automatically. After counting-down is finished, the system will restart, and recover from system error. 3.GPIO W15 SERIES · 29 ·...
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“Setup” button on the right. If it is a network-type motherboard, the special LED of the motherboard will also be displayed and can be set up. Function: Setup of GPIO and Network LED · 30 · W15 SERIES...
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The effect of hardware detection is shown in the figure above. Method: After the software switches to hardware detection interface, it will automatically acquire temperature, fan speed, voltage and other information, refreshing at a 2S interval. Function: real-time acquisition of hardware operating status. W15 SERIES · 31 ·...
Using method: The boot device order can be changed in the dropdown list in the right picture, then click “Update” to make it effective. In the next boot, enter into the system by the set boot order. Function: To change boot device order under the operating system. 2.Boot-up time · 32 · W15 SERIES...
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The user can directly use eManager software for management of the device. If users intend to program software by themselves. Please refer to the complete routine of VB, VC, C++Builder, Delphi and BPI Programming Interface Operation Manual in the enclosed CD. W15 SERIES · 33 ·...
Please use the internal default value of UEFI to restore the system. Our company is constantly researching and updating UEFI, its setup interface may be a bit different. The figure below is for reference only; it may be different from your UEFI setting in use. · 34 · W15 SERIES...
Choose this option and set the current time by < + > / < - >, which is displayed in format of hour/minute/second. Reasonable range for each option is: Hour (00-23), Minute (00-59), Second (00-59). W15 SERIES · 35 ·...
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This option displays related information and functions of CPU. Please note that the CPU specifications including models, working frequency, number of processor cores, ultra-threading technology and virtualization technology are related to the CPU installed; different families of CPUs will display different information. · 36 · W15 SERIES...
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The control switch of Intel Virtualization Technology function. Active Processor Cores To configure number of active processor cores. Power & Performance This item displays power consumption information and performance setup related to CPU. W15 SERIES · 37 ·...
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BIOS Setup Boot performance mode Enable performance mode selection. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Intel SpeedStep control switch. CPU C states Switch for CPU C states, a status switch for energy saving and power consumption reduction. · 38 · W15 SERIES...
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BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration This item provides COM ports (COM1~6) of this platform. Serial Port 1~6 Configuration W15 SERIES · 39 ·...
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Control switch of current COM port. Device Settings To indicate current resource configuration of COM ports. COMA Mode Select COM port mode selection. COMA RS485 AUTO Flow Automatic flow control switch of COM port. COM5~COM6 Configuration · 40 · W15 SERIES...
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BIOS Setup Serial Port Control switch of current COM port. Device Settings indicate current resource configuration ports.,Reset Required.Displays that the COM port hardware is not connected. HW Monitor W15 SERIES · 41 ·...
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To detect and display working voltage values of various primary voltages of ATX power supply. VBAT To detect and display voltage value of current motherboard battery. CSM Configuration Configuration related to Legacy device compatibility. · 42 · W15 SERIES...
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OS that does not support USB. Note: USB can be used in EFI application, such as in Shell. EVOC Features This option provides configuration of EVOC special functions (“FMI” for short). W15 SERIES · 43 ·...
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BIOS Setup FMI Configuration The general switch of FMI function, used to control whether EVOC Features are supported. Time Record Support This option is used to record the operation time of motherboard. eDisk Support This option is used to enable or disable eDisk.
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BIOS Setup Special Boot Order Configuration The control switch of EVOC special boot order function. Only when this option is set to “Enabled”, can the boot order be configured. Chipset This option provides configuration about platform chipset. W15 SERIES...
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BIOS Setup System Agent(SA) Configuration This option provides configuration of System Agent function. Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency Maximum mem ory frequency setup. · 46 · W15 SERIES...
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To set up capaci ty of video memory of integrated graphics card. Aperture Size To set up video memory capacity of integrated graphics card. DVMT Pre-Allocated To set up shared initial va lue of video memory. W15 SERIES · 47 ·...
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Primary IGFX Boot Displa To set first display outpu LCD Panel Type To set resolution of th e output. Panel Color Depth et the bit number of LCD screen. Graphics Configuration · 48 · W15 SERIES...
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BIOS Setup Enable Root Port Enable or disable PEG Port Max Link Speed Maximum connection speed selection. PEG Port Feature Configuration W15 SERIES · 49 ·...
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This option shows the information of HDD connected to the motherboard. It dynamically detects whether there are SATA devices on the motherboard. If a device is connected with the corresponding port, it will display the SATA device type. Otherwise, it will display “Empty”. · 50 · W15 SERIES...
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(Supported by some platforms). If RAID is to be configured, please select Intel RST Premium mode. SATA Controller Speed SATA controller speed selection. Port 0~3 The control switch used by SATA port. W15 SERIES · 51 ·...
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This option is used to set up user password. te: If only the user password is set, administrator authority can be obtained after the password is keyed in when entering Setup program. At this time, empty password is ineffective. · 52 · W15 SERIES...
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Boot Option Priorities This option is used to c onfigure priorities for system boot. Among them, #1 represents highest priority, #n represents lowest priority. Fast Boot To enable o r disable Fast Boot function. W15 SERIES · 53 ·...
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X86, from 0 ~ 0FFFFh; there is 64K for the system I/ O address space. In traditional ISA connector, only the foregoing 1024 (0000 ~ 03FFh) are used while the ports above 0400h are used · 54 · W15 SERIES...
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Programmable interrupt controller 0040-0043 System timer 004E-004F Motherboard resources 0050-0053 System timer 0060-0060 PS/2 standard keyboard 0061-0061 Motherboard resources 0063-0063 Motherboard resources 0064-0064 PS/2 standard keyboard 0065-0065 Motherboard resources 0067-0067 Motherboard resources 0070-0070 Motherboard resources W15 SERIES · 55 ·...
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UEFI or OS. Interrupt assignment of some devices of X86 platform is shown in the table below, but it does not show the interrupt source occupied by the PCI devices. W15 SERIES · 57 ·...
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APIC and provide more than 16 interrupt sources, like IRQ16 - IRQ23; while some others can have up to 28 interrupt sources, such as motherboard supporting PCI-X. However, relevant OS are required to enable that function. · 58 · W15 SERIES...
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Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA controller DF12C000-DF12C0FF Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA controller DF12E000-DF12EFFF PCI data acquisition and signal processing controller DFFE0000-DFFFFFFF Motherboard resources E0000000-EFFFFFFF Motherboard resources FD000000-FDABFFFF Motherboard resources FD000000-FE7FFFFF PCI bus FDAC0000-FADCFFFF Motherboard resources W15 SERIES · 59 ·...
Isolate the PC from the power source. Steps to open the PC Remove the four screws shown in the picture, to separate the display and chassis. Remove the four sunk head screws shown in the picture, and remove the chassis cover W15 SERIES · 61 ·...
The HDD can only be replaced by authorized personnel. Removing the HDD Steps to remove HDD Remove the four screws shown in the picture, to separate the display and chassis. Remove the four screws fixing the HDD, and pull out the SATA cables · 62 · W15 SERIES...
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Installing Expansion Remove the HDD Installing the HDD Steps to install HDD Mount the HDD, and use four screws to fasten it. Connect the SATA cables W15 SERIES · 63 ·...
The electronic components on the PCB are extremely sensitive to ESD. When operating these components, make sure to take proper preventative measures. Please see the “ESD Guideline” for regulations related to operation of ESD-sensitive components. · 64 · W15 SERIES...
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Remove the four screws shown in the picture, to separate the display and chassis. Take out the MiniPCI-E, M-SATA Installing the MiniPCI-E, M-SATA Steps to install MiniPCI-E, M-SATA Place and assemble the MiniPCI-E, M-SATA according to the picture. W15 SERIES · 65 ·...
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Installing Expansion Close the the chassis and display, and install the four screws as shown in the picture Note: The DVI port side of the chassis should face the top of display screen. · 66 · W15 SERIES...
Take out the mini M-SATA, and then take out the SIM card. Installing the SIM card Steps to install SIM card Place and assemble the SIM card according to the picture, then install the M-SATA W15 SERIES · 67 ·...
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Installing Expansion Close the the chassis and display, and install the four screws as shown in the picture Note: The DVI port side of the chassis should face the top of display screen. · 68 · W15 SERIES...
USB2.0/3.0 Strong 500mA/ (applicable to device current 800mA all USB devices) Each slot 1.5 A 1.5 A 0.3 A 0.2 A 8 W(for MiniPCIE whole PC) Total 1.5 A 1.5 A 0.3 A 0.2 A W15 SERIES · 69 ·...
Recommended Dimensions Drawing for Hole Opening Dimensions drawing of the product with mounting bracket Note: The unit used in the dimensions drawings is usually millimeter. 10.2 Product Outline Dimensions Drawing 10.7 17.4 86.4 380.8 Unit: mm · 70 · W15 SERIES...
(VESA bracket, to be purchased by customers themselves, and does not come with the product) Tighten the screws on the VESA bracket: truss head screw M4×8 S3 N/GB/T 9074.1-2002/Nickel-plated /Nylok /with flat washer, quantity: four. 4X 4.5 Unit: mm · 72 · W15 SERIES...
When starting the application Mouse cursor Mouse driver program program, examine whether the cannot be moved has not been loaded mouse driver has been correctly installed. For more detailed W15 SERIES · 73 ·...
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BIOS setting is this circumstance, please correct while the Invalid backup battery contact your technical support time and date are team incorrect. port USB device has supported No corrective measure. no response operating system. · 74 · W15 SERIES...
All the electronic modules are equipped with large-scale integrated ICs or assemblies. Due to their own design, these electronic components are extremely sensitive to over-voltage, therefore, they are extremely sensitive to any electrostatic discharge. ESD-sensitive assemblies/modules are usually called ESD devices. This is also the W15 SERIES · 75 ·...
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Human body not connected to surrounding electrical level may have electrostatic charging. The following data indicates the maximum electrostatic voltages generated when human bodies contact specific materials. These values are compliant with IEC 801-2 specifications. · 76 · W15 SERIES...
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ESD-sensitive device. Before handling the module, release charges on your body. They can be released by touching a grounded metal component. Make sure a grounded measuring instrument is used. W15 SERIES · 77 ·...
To maintain relatively high system availability, it is recommended to preventatively replace the quick-wear parts. The table below give the time interval for replacement: Assembly Time Interval for Replacement 3 years CMOS backup battery 5 years · 78 · W15 SERIES...
3. Disconnect the PC from power source. Replacing Battery Steps to replace battery Loosen the four screws on the top cover, and open the top cover. Pull out the battery connection cable as shown in the picutre, and remove the battery. W15 SERIES · 79 ·...
When driver program cannot be installed, for example a yellow question mark or exclamation mark appears, it is recommended to install latest patch package of corresponding operating system, or directly install the operating system of latest release version before installing the driver program. · 80 · W15 SERIES...
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