Aaeon BOXER-8320AI User Manual

Aaeon BOXER-8320AI User Manual

Compact fanless embedded ai@edge box pc
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BOXER-8320AI
Compact Fanless Embedded AI@Edge Box PC
User's Manual 1
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Last Updated: August 16, 2019

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  • Page 1 BOXER-8320AI Compact Fanless Embedded AI@Edge Box PC User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: August 16, 2019...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Acknowledgement All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Microsoft Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.  Intel , Celeron , and Core™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ® ®  Movidius™, Myriad™, and Myriad™ X are registered trademarks of Intel ...
  • Page 4 Packing List Before setting up your product, please make sure the following items have been shipped: Item Quantity BOXER-8320AI  Din Rail bracket  Screw Package  3 Pin DC-In Power Connector  If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
  • Page 5 (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 product page on AAEON.com for the latest version of this document. Preface...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 China RoHS Requirements (CN) 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 连接器及线材 ○...
  • Page 10 China RoHS Requirement (EN) Hazardous and Toxic Materials List AAEON System QO4-381 Rev.A0 Hazardous or Toxic Materials or Elements Component Name PCB and Components Wires & Connectors for Ext. Connections Chassis CPU & RAM HDD Drive LCD Module Optical Drive...
  • Page 11 2. Individual components including the CPU, RAM/memory, HDD, optical drive, and PSU are optional. 3. LCD Module and Touch Control Module only applies to certain products which feature these components Preface...
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Specifications ....................1 Specifications ....................... 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information .................... 4 Dimensions ........................5 List of Jumpers ......................6 2.2.1 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP5) ......6 2.2.2 Clear CMOS (JP7) ..................6 2.2.3 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP9).............
  • Page 13 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ..................... 26 System Test and Initialization ................27 AMI BIOS Setup ....................... 28 Setup Submenu: Main ................... 29 Setup Submenu: Advanced .................. 30 3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Configuration ............. 31 3.4.2 Advanced: SATA Configuration ............33 3.4.3 Advanced: Hardware Monitor .............
  • Page 14 Restore System with Image File................55 Preface...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Product Specifications...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications System Intel® Core™ i3-6100U Intel® System on Chip Chipset DDR4 SODIMM slot x 1, supports 2133MHz, up System Memory to 16 GB Intel® Movidius™ Myriad™ X x 2 AI Solution HDMI, VGA Display Interface 2.5” SATA Drive Bay x 1 Storage Device 10/100/1000 Base-TX x2 Ethernet...
  • Page 17 Mechanical DIN Rail Mount Mounting Wallmount (Monting kit is optional) 67mm (W) x 186.2mm (H) x 151.5mm (D) Dimensions (W x H x D) 6.1 lbs. (2.8 kg) Gross Weight 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) Net Weight Environmental -25°C ~ 60°C with W.T. SSD (according to Operating Temperature IEC68-2-14 with 0.5 m/s airflow;...
  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    Dimensions Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 20: List Of Jumpers

    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 Clear CMOS Jumper COM2 Pin8 Function Selection JP10 COM1 Pin8 Function Selection 2.2.1 Auto Power Button Enable/Disable Selection (JP5) Disable (Default)
  • Page 21: Com2 Pin8 Function Selection (Jp9)

    2.2.3 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP9) Ring(Default) +12V 2.2.4 COM1 Pin8 Function Selection (JP10) Ring(Default) +12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 22: List Of Connectors

    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 CN12 +5V Output for SATA HDD CN13 SATA Port CN15 HDMI Connector CN19 USB 3.0 Port CN20 Battery CN23...
  • Page 23: Sata Port (Cn13)

    2.3.2 SATA Port (CN13) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SATA_TX+ DIFF SATA_TX- DIFF SATA_RX- DIFF SATA_RX+ DIFF 2.3.3 HDMI Connector (CN15) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DVI_D2+ DVI_D2- DVI_D1+ DVI_D1- DVI_D0+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 24: Usb 3.0 Ports (Cn19)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DVI_D0- DVI_CLK+ DVI_CLK- 2.3.4 USB 3.0 Ports (CN19) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 25: Battery (Cn20)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ +5VSB DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ 2.3.5 Battery (CN20) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +3.3V 3.3V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 26: Lan (Rj45) Connector (Cn23)

    2.3.6 LAN (RJ45) Connector (CN23) Signal Signal MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI2+ MDI2- MDI1- MDI3+ MDI3- 2.3.7 USB 3.0 Ports (CN24) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +5VSB DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 27: External Power Input (Cn25)

    Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIFF USB_SSTX+ +5VSB DIFF USB_D- DIFF USB_D+ DIFF USB_SSRX− DIFF USB_SSRX+ DIFF USB_SSTX− DIFF USB_SSTX+ 2.3.8 External Power Input (CN25) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +9~+24V (or +12V +12V) Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 28: Com Port 2 (Cn26)

    2.3.9 COM Port 2 (CN26) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level ±5V ±5V ±5V RI/+5V/+12V IN/ PWR +5V/+12V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 29: Com Port 1 (Cn27)

    RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS485_D- RS485_D+ NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V * COM2 RS-232/422/485 can be set through BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. * Pin 8 function can be set by JP11. 2.3.10 COM Port 1 (CN27) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level ±5V...
  • Page 30 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS485_D- RS485_D+ NC/+5V/+12V +5V/+12V * COM1 RS-232/422/485 can be set through BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. * Pin 8 function can be set by JP9. Chapter 2 –...
  • Page 31: List Of Connectors (Per-T506)

    List of Connectors (PER-T506) Connectors on board access link to external devices such as hard disk drives, a keyboard. Label Function COM3 CN10 COM4 Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 32: Lan (Rj-45) Port (Cn2)

    2.4.1 LAN (RJ-45) Port (CN2) Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level DIFF MDI0+ DIFF MDI0- DIFF MDI1+ DIFF MDI2+ DIFF MDI2- DIFF MDI1- DIFF MDI3+ DIFF MDI3- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 33: Com Port 3 (Cn9)

    2.4.2 COM Port 3 (CN9) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level ±5V ±5V ±5V RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 34: Com Port 4 (Cn10)

    RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS485_D- RS485_D+ Note: COM3 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. 2.4.3 COM Port 4 (CN10) RS-232 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level ±5V ±5V ±5V Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 35 RS-422 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS422_TX- RS422_TX+ RS422_RX+ RS422_RX- RS-485 Pin Name Signal Type Signal level RS485_D- RS485_D+ Note: COM4 RS-232/422/485 can be set by BIOS setting. Default is RS-232. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 36: Din Rail Mount Installation

    Din Rail Mount Installation Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 37: Ram Installation

    RAM Installation Step 1: Remove the baseplate as instructed below Step 2: Push down to secure the RAM Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 38: Hard Drive/ Ssd Installation

    Hard Drive/ SSD Installation Step 1: Remove the baseplate as instructed below. Step 2: Secure the HDD/SSD to the bracket plate. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 39 Step 3: Connect the SATA and Power cables to the HDD/SSD assembly. Step 4: Secure the HDD/SSD assembly to the baseplate as shown. Check that the assembly is oriented properly. Chapter 2 – Hardware Information...
  • Page 40: Chapter 3 - Ami Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 41: System Test And Initialization

    System Test and Initialization The system uses certain routines to perform testing and initialization during the boot up sequence. If an error, fatal or non-fatal, is encountered, the system will output a few short beeps or an error message. The board can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors.
  • Page 42: Ami Bios Setup

    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>...
  • Page 43: Setup Submenu: Main

    Setup Submenu: Main Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 44: Setup Submenu: Advanced

    Setup Submenu: Advanced Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 45: Advanced: Cpu Configuration

    3.4.1 Advanced: CPU Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 46 Options Summary Hyper-threading Disabled Enabled Optimal 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). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled Active Processor Cores Optimal Default Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
  • Page 47: Advanced: Sata Configuration

    3.4.2 Advanced: SATA Configuration Options Summary SATA Controller(s) Enabled Optimal Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Device. Port Enabled Optimal Default Disabled Enable or Disable SATA Port. Hot Plug Enabled Disabled Optimal Default Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 48: Advanced: Hardware Monitor

    3.4.3 Advanced: Hardware Monitor Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 49: Advanced: Sio Configuration

    3.4.4 Advanced: SIO Configuration Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 50: Sio Configuration: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    3.4.4.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 51: Sio Configuration: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    3.4.4.2 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 2 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Possible: Use Automatic Settings Optimal Default IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Allows user to change Device's Resource settings. New settings will be reflected on This Setup Page after System restarts.
  • Page 52: Sio Configuration: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    3.4.4.3 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 3 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 53: Sio Configuration: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    3.4.4.4 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 4 Configuration Options Summary Use This Device Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Enable or Disable this Logical Device. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 54: Advanced: Usb Configuration

    3.4.5 Advanced: USB Configuration Options Summary Legacy USB Support Enabled Optimal Default Disabled Auto Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 55: Advanced: Trusted Computing

    3.4.6 Advanced: Trusted Computing Options Summary Security Device Support Enable Optimal Default Disable Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. OS will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TPM State Enable Optimal Default Disable Enables or Disables security device.
  • Page 56 Options Summary Device Select TPM 1.0 TPM 2.0 Auto Optimal Default TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM1.2 devices, TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices, Auto will support both with the default set to TPM2.0 devices if not found, TPM.2 devices will be enumerated.
  • Page 57: Advanced: Power Management

    3.4.7 Advanced: Power Management Options Summary Power Mode ATX Type Optimal Default AT Type Select power supply mode. Restore AC Power Last State Optimal Default Loss Power On Power Off Select power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. RTC wake system Disabled Optimal Default...
  • Page 58 Options Summary Resume from Enabled Optimal Default LAN/RI Disabled Enable/Disable Resume from LAN/RI Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 59: Setup Submenu: Chipset

    Setup submenu: Chipset Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 60: Chipset: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    3.5.1 Chipset: System Agent (SA) Configuration Options Summary Max TOLUD Dynamic Optimal Default 1 GB 1.25 GB 1.5 GB 1.75 GB 2 GB 2.25 GB 2.5 GB 2.75 GB 3 GB Maximum Value of TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM)\nDynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller.\nChanging this value may cause side effect, if reserved memory is lesser than MMIO required.
  • Page 61: System Agent (Sa) Configuration: Graphics Configuration

    3.5.1.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration: Graphics Configuration Options Summary Primary IGFX Boot VBIOS default Optimal Default Display HDMI LVDS 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 Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 62: Chipset: Pch-Io Configuration

    3.5.2 Chipset: PCH-IO Configuration Options Summary HD Audio Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled Auto = HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 63: Setup Submenu: Security

    Setup submenu: Security Change User/Administrator Password You can set an Administrator Password or User Password. An Administrator Password must be set before you can set a User Password. The password will be required during boot up, or when the user enters the Setup utility. A User Password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.
  • Page 64: Setup Submenu: Boot

    Setup submenu: Boot Options Summary Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled Optimal Default Enables or disables Quiet Boot option. Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Optimal Default Enabled Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 65: Boot: Bbs Priorities

    3.7.1 Boot: BBS Priorities Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 66: Setup Submenu: Save & Exit

    Setup submenu: Save & Exit Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
  • Page 67: Chapter 4 - Os Flash Guide

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 – OS Flash guide...
  • Page 68: Introduction To This Section

    Introduction to this Section Chapter 4 details the steps of how to load an OS image onto the BOXER-8320AI using the Clonezilla Restore tool. Before you start, make sure you have two USB storage devices (thumb drive) with the appropriate amount of free space. It is also recommended that you download and install a bootable USB drive creator tool such as Rufus before you begin.
  • Page 69 Restore System with Image File Step 1 Attach both the Clonezilla-live USB and Image USB devices to the BOXER-8320AI. Step 2 Boot from the Clonezilla-live USB. Step 3 Choose Clonezilla-live (Default settings, VGA 800x600). Step 4 Choose “eh_US.UTF-8 English”. Step 5 Choose “Start_Clonezilla Start Clonezilla”.
  • Page 70 Step 7 Choose “Use local device (E.g.: hard drive, USB drive)”. Step 8 The system will detect available disks on the system. Press Ctrl-C to continue. Step 9 Choose the Image USB device. Step 10 Check “have existing image file”, and use Tab button to choose “Done”. Step 11 Choose “Expert mode: Choose your own options”.
  • Page 71 Step 13 Choose the image file. Step 14 Choose the option to restore disk. Step 15 Use Tab to select “OK” to use default parameters. Step 16 Choose “Create partition table proportionally”. Step 17 Choose “Yes, check the image before restoring” Appendix B –...
  • Page 72 Step 18 Choose which action to perform when everything is finished. Step 19 The system will check the image file. This may take a few moments. Step 20 Apply to restore image. Appendix B – I/O Information...
  • Page 73 Step 21 The system will now restore the image. This may take a few moments. Step 22 Select “Reboot” to finish disk restoration. Appendix B – I/O Information...

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