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BOXER-8320AI Compact Fanless Embedded AI@Edge Box PC User’s Manual 1 Last Updated: August 16, 2019...
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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 , Celeron , and Core™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation ® ® Movidius™, Myriad™, and Myriad™ X 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-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.
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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 product page on 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) 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...
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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...
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...
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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;...
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)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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.
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 Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 –...
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.
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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.
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...
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Options Summary Resume from Enabled Optimal Default LAN/RI Disabled Enable/Disable Resume from LAN/RI Chapter 3 – AMI BIOS Setup...
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.
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 –...
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 –...
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.
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.
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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”.
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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”.
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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 –...
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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...
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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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