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ARES-5423-TP
Programmable Embedded Controller with
Intel
Atom™ D2550
®
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2013.10
P/N: 4012542301100P
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  • Page 1 ARES-5423-TP Programmable Embedded Controller with Intel Atom™ D2550 ® User’s Manual Version 1.0 2013.10 P/N: 4012542301100P...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Date Description October 2013 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ................i Preface.................... v Copyright Notice ..................v Declaration of Conformity ................. v CE ...................... v FCC Class A ..................v RoHS ....................vi SVHC / REACH .................vi Important Safety Instructions ..............vii Warning ....................viii Replacing Lithium Battery ............... viii Technical Support ...................viii Warranty ....................ix Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............
  • Page 5 Contents 4.2. DIN-rail Mount.................. 48 4.2.1. Mount the Computer .............. 48 4.2.2. Dismount the Computer ............50 4.3. Ground the Computer ..............51 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source..............52 Chapter 5 - BIOS ................53 5.1. Main ....................56 5.2. Advanced ..................57 5.2.1.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

  • Page 10: Warning

    Preface Warning The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it: Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 14: Product Highlights

    Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • Less Cable, Fanless Design • Rich I/O including 6 x COM, DIO, 4 x USB • Outside viewable Status LED lights for Power/HDD/COM/DIO statues. • Outside-accessible CFast socket • Din-Rail mount support • Rugged design for shock/vibration protection •...
  • Page 15 Introduction I/O Ports 2 x RS-232 ports in a 2 x 10-pin terminal block Serial Port 4 x RS-232/485 configurable ports in a 2 x 10-pin terminal block USB Port 4 x USB 2.0 ports LAN Port 2 x RJ-45 ports Video Port 1 x DB-15 female connector for analog RGB DIO Port...

  • Page 16: Inside The Package

    1.5. Ordering Information Barebone system w/ Intel Atom™ D2550 processor ® ARES-5423-TP and 2GB DRAM 1.5.1. Optional Accessories The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them as a standard package, or some vendors may not carry all the items.

  • Page 17: Configure-To-Order Service

    Introduction 1.5.2. Configure-to-Order Service Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. Memoright 2.5” 32GB SATAII SSD SSD-25032 HSUPA 3.75G module kit & internal HSPA-SI1400 wiring Intel...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-5423, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 131.97 Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 21: Take A Tour

    Getting Started 2.2. Take A Tour The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front and rear panels. The following illustrations show all the components called out for ARES-5423.. Front View Status Lamps COM4 COM2 COM1 COM3 LAN Port 1...
  • Page 22 Getting Started LED Lamp Color State Subject Description Power is on. Power (programmable) (by default) No power input. Green Power is on. Power No power input. Green Power is on. PRGM Power No power input or power (programmable) (by default) error (Alarm) No power input or power error...
  • Page 23 Side View Antenna hole DC-in power jack port port CFast slot COM5 COM6 Ground Reset button screw (accessible with a pin) Rear View DIN rail clip - 11 -...

  • Page 24: Driver Installation Notes

    Getting Started 2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-5423 supports the operating systems of Windows 7 and Windows XP. For these operating systems, find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different operating systems, the installation of drivers/utilities may vary slightly, but generally they are similar.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 13 -...

  • Page 26: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The engine of the computer is comprised of a main board and a power board. This section will provide an thorough view of these boards. 3.1.1. Main Board Board Top - 14 -...
  • Page 27 System Configuration Board Bottom - 15 -...

  • Page 28: Power Board

    System Configuration 3.1.2. Power Board Board Top Board Bottom - 16 -...

  • Page 29: Connectors And Dip Switches

    System Configuration 3.2. Connectors and DIP Switches The main board comes with some connectors to join some devices and some jumpers to alter hardware configuration. The power board also comes with some connectors. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components.
  • Page 30 System Configuration CN5 & CN6 Description: External USB ports Connector Type: Double-stacked type-A USB connectors Description USBD- USBD- Main Board Top SATA1 CN10 USB1 Front Panel - 18 -...
  • Page 31 System Configuration VGA1 Function: VGA connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x8-pin header Description Description GREEN BLUE CRT_VCC5 DCC_VDDAT HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Main Board Top SATA1 CN10 USB1 - 19 -...
  • Page 32 System Configuration Function: External VGA port for CRT display Connector Type: D-sub 15-pin female connector Description Description CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B VCC5 DCC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Front Panel - 20 -...
  • Page 33 System Configuration BAT1 Function: RTC power connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x2-pin header Description VBAT Main Board Top SATA1 CN10 USB1 - 21 -...
  • Page 34 System Configuration Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. WAKE# 16 N/C +3.3V 17 N/C 18 GND 19 N/C Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 20 W_DISABLE# 31 PE_CAD3_TX- 42 3G_LED_A +1.5V 21 GND 32 SMB_DATA 43 GND...
  • Page 35 System Configuration Description: SIM card connector Connector Type: SMT-type 2.54mm-pitch 6-pin SIM card connector with a hinged cover Description SIM_PWR_A UIM_RST_A SIM_CLK_A UIM_DATA_A Board Top SATA1 CN10 USB1 - 23 -...
  • Page 36 System Configuration Function: For serial ports COM1 and COM2, which COM3 COM4 are both RS232-interfaced, and for COM3 and COM4, which are configurable between RS232 and RS485. Connector Type: Double-stacked 10-pin Phoenix connector COM1 & COM2 COM3 & COM4 COM1 COM2 (5-wire mode) (3-wire mode)
  • Page 37 System Configuration Function: For digital input / output ports and serial ports COM5 and COM6, which are configurable between RS232 and RS485. Connector Type: Double-stacked 10-pin Phoenix connector COM5 COM6 Digital Input Digital Output COM5 & COM6 (3-wire mode) Description Description Description DIO0...
  • Page 38 System Configuration CN10 Description: mSATA socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 20 NC 36 NC +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND 22 NC 38 NC 23 TX+ 39 +3.3V 24 +3.3V 40 GND 25 TX- 41 +3.3V...
  • Page 39 System Configuration Function: CFast socket Connector type: 24-pin push-push CFast connector, 8.35mm high. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. S1 GND PC1 +3.3V PC10 N/C S2 SATA_TX1+ PC2 GND PC11 N/C S3 SATA_TX1- PC3 N/C PC12 N/C S4 GND PC4 N/C PC13 +3.3V S5 SATA_RX1- PC5 N/C...
  • Page 40 System Configuration Description: LAN Ports Connector Type: Two 8P8C RJ-45 connectors with LED and shield, supporting Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps. Description Description MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI1- MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ MDI3- Main Board Top SATA1 CN10 USB1 Front Side - 28 -...

  • Page 41: Main Board Dip Switch

    System Configuration 3.2.2. Main Board DIP Switch The computer comes with six serial ports COM1 through COM6. They are all provided in terminal block. For data transmission, COM1 and COM2 are fixed to RS232 interface while COM3 through COM6 are configurable between RS432 and RS485.
  • Page 42 System Configuration Follow the guide below to configure COM3 through COM6 for data transmission. • COM3 Settings COM3 Toggle Position Setting RS232 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable 3 4 5 6 7 8 Toggle not applicable COM3 Toggle Position...
  • Page 43 System Configuration COM4 Toggle Position Setting RS485 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable 3 4 5 6 7 8 Toggle not applicable • COM5 Settings COM5 Toggle Position Setting RS232 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 44 System Configuration • COM6 Settings COM6 Toggle Position Setting RS232 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable 3 4 5 6 7 8 Toggle COM6 Toggle Position Setting RS485 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable...

  • Page 45: Power Board Connectors

    3.2.3. Power Board Connectors This section will guide you through the connector s on the power board. PWRIN1 Function: DC-IN power port DC IN Connector Type: 2-pin terminal block Description Description +9~28V Power Board Top Side Panel - 33 -...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 35 -...

  • Page 48: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The ARES-5423 is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer. 4.1.1.
  • Page 49 Installation & Maintenance The inside of the computer comes to view. To connect/disconnect devices to/from the main board and power board, 3.2.1. Main Board Connectors, 3.2.2. Main Board DIP Switch 3.2.3. Power Board Connectors. To install a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD, see 4.1.2.

  • Page 50: Install 2.5" Sata Hdd/Ssd

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Install 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD To install a 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD to the computer: Remove the top cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 36. The inside of the computer comes to view. On the inner side of the top cover, find the bracket to install a 2.5"...
  • Page 51 Installation & Maintenance Remove the sponge. Slide a 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD into the bracket by the direction as shown below. - 39 -...
  • Page 52 Installation & Maintenance Fix the 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD to the bracket using four screws. Connect a power cable and a signal cable to the HDD/SSD. Connect a power cable and a signal cable to the HDD/ SSD. - 40 -...
  • Page 53 Installation & Maintenance Find the SATA signal connector on the main board and the SATA power connector on the power board inside the computer. Connector for SATA signal Connector for SATA power Connect the SATA signal cable and the SATA power cable to the aforesaid boards.
  • Page 54 Installation & Maintenance Place the top cover back onto the computer. Restore the top cover to the computer. Restore the top cover to the computer. - A view from the other side 10. Refasten the 9 screws to fix the top cover. - 42 -...

  • Page 55: Install Sim Card

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install SIM Card The computer comes with a SIM socket for 3G networking. Follow through the guide below to install a SIM card to the computer. Note: Except for a SIM card, the computer also needs a 3G module for 3G networking, see Appendix C to install the 3G module HSPA-SI1400.
  • Page 56 Installation & Maintenance Swivel the hinged cover. Slide a SIM card along the hinged cover. Note the notch on the SIM card should meet the notch on the socket. The SIM card's notch should meet the notch of the socket. Put down the hinged cover and push it forward to lock the SIM card in place.

  • Page 57: Install Msata Storage

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install mSATA Storage To install an mSATA storage module to the computer: Remove the top cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 36. The inside of the computer comes to view. Find the socket for mSATA module as the picture above shows.
  • Page 58 Installation & Maintenance Fully plug the module until it cannot be plugged any more. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press the module down and fix the module in place using two screws. Restore the top cover to the computer. - 46 -...

  • Page 59: Install Wireless Modules

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.5. Install Wireless Modules The computer comes with a Mini-card socket to load the computer with a wireless module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor. The configure-to-order wireless modules available with the computer are the 3G module HSPA-SI1400 and the Wi-Fi moldue WIFI-IN1300: HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit &...

  • Page 60: Din-Rail Mount

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. DIN-rail Mount Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a DIN-rail in the surroundings. Such integration relies on the DIN-rail clip on the rear side of the computer. Follow through the guide below to mount/dismount the computer to/ from a DIN-rail.
  • Page 61 Installation & Maintenance the DIN-rail by DIN-rail clip. Push the bottom of the computer and snap the computer onto the DIN-rail. If the computer cannot be successfully fixed onto the DIN-rail, reverse the computer and clip the computer onto the DIN-rail by the bottom side. Computer mounted on DIN-rail - 49 -...

  • Page 62: Dismount The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2.2. Dismount the Computer Power off the computer and disconnect all cables before proceeding to dismout the computer off the DIN-rail. Push the top side of the computer down, with both hands. Try to release the clip from the DIN-rail. Once the clip is released from the DIN-rail, completely dismount the computer off the DIN-rail by lifting the computer’s bottom side.

  • Page 63: Ground The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.3. Ground the Computer Follow the instructions below to ground the computer to land. Be sure to follow every grounding requirement in your place. Warning Whenever the unit is installed, the ground connection must always be made first of all and disconnected lastly. See the illustration below.

  • Page 64: Wire Dc-In Power Source

    Installation & Maintenance 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment. Follow the instructions below for connecting the computer to a DC-input power source. Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 53 -...
  • Page 66 BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the computer is featured by American Megatrends Inc to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. The BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. When the computer is off, the battery on the main board supplies power to BIOS RAM.
  • Page 67 BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and configure the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.

  • Page 68: Main

    BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info and system info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Set the Date.

  • Page 69: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Legacy OpROM Support Enable or Disable Boot Options Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] for Legacy Network Devices.

  • Page 70: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 5.2.1. ACPI Settings The submenu ACPI Settings allow users to configure the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) by the following settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4...

  • Page 71: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.2. CPU Configuration Access this submenu to identify the CPU and its capabilities by running a report listing the CPU’s model name, processor speed, microcode revision, max./ min. processor speeds, processor cores, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® support and so on. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 72 BIOS Sets whether the processor should limit the maximum CPUID input value to 03h when the operating system queries it upon startup. Limit CPUID Select Enabled to allow a processor with Intel® Hyper- Maximum Threading technology to work with an operating system that doesn’t support it.

  • Page 73: Ide Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. IDE Configuration Select IDE Configuration to view the information about the mSATA storage present in the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit SATA Ports (0-3) Device Names SATA Port0 Not Present if Present and Enabled.

  • Page 74: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Enables Legacy USB support. USB Configuration AUTO option disables legacy USB Devices:...

  • Page 75: F81865 Super Io Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.5. F81865 Super IO Configuration Access this submenu to configure the board’s Super IO for the serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port F81865 Super IO Configuration 1 (COMA) Serial Port 1 Configuration...
  • Page 76 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM2, which is fixed to RS232 interface and cannot be changed. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port, or leaves it on BIOS auto-detection.
  • Page 77 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM4, which is configurable between RS232 and RS485. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port, or leaves it on BIOS auto-detection. Options available are: IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 78 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM6, which is configurable between RS232 and RS485. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port, or leaves it on BIOS auto-detection. Options available are: IO=2E0h;...

  • Page 79: F81865 H/W Monitor

    BIOS 5.2.6. F81865 H/W Monitor Select this submenu to view the main board’s hardware status. Select it to run a report of various info as depicted below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Pc Health Status Chipset temperature : +65 °c...

  • Page 80: Chipset

    BIOS 5.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset, including the north bridge and the south bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge →←: Select Screen : Select Item...

  • Page 81: Host Bridge

    BIOS 5.3.1. Host Bridge This submenu opens and shows the memory information such as memory frequency, total memory and the memory module(s) connected. This submenu also features one submenu - Intel IGD Configuration, to configure Intel IGD (Internal Graphics Device): Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 82 BIOS 5.3.1.1. Intel IGD Configuration Access this submenu to configure the internal graphics device featured by Intel ® Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Main Advanced Auto disable IGD upon exrernal Intel IGD Configuration GFX detected.

  • Page 83: South Bridge

    BIOS 5.3.2. South Bridge Access this submenu to configure the system's south bridge: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Enable or Disable the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] SLP_S4 Assertion Width [1-2 Seconds]...

  • Page 84: Boot

    BIOS 5.4. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock Bootup NumLock State [On]...
  • Page 85 BIOS Setting Description Skip VGA This setting isn't available. Enables/disables skipping USB devices when booting up the system. When enabled, the USB devices won’t be available Skip USB until OS startup. When disabled, the USB devices are available before OS startup. This is the default.

  • Page 86: Security

    BIOS 5.5. Security The Security menu sets up the password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.

  • Page 87: Save & Exit

    5.6. Save & Exit The Save & Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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  • Page 89: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices - 77 -...

  • Page 90: Appendix A: Digital I/O Setting

    Appendices Appendix A: Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
  • Page 91 Appendices outportb(sioIndex, 0xF0); /* GPIO0 0~3 - Inutput */ outportb(sioData, 0xF0); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF2); /* GPIO0 0~3 - Status */ iData = inportb(sioData) & 0x0F; outportb(sioIndex, 0xAA); /* SIO - Disable */ return iData; void Digital_Output(unsigned char oData) unsigned char tData; unsigned char iData; outportb(sioIndex, 0x87); /* SIO - Enable */ outportb(sioIndex, 0x87); outportb(sioIndex, 0x07); /* LDN - GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x06); outportb(sioIndex, 0x2B); /* GPIO1 - Enable */ outportb(sioData, 0x01); outportb(sioIndex, 0x30); /* GPIO - Enable */ outportb(sioData, 0x01); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF0); /* GPIO0 4~6 - Output Enable outportb(sioData, 0xF0); outportb(sioIndex, 0xE0); /* GPIO1 0 - Output Enable */ tData = inportb(sioData); outportb(sioData, tData | 0x01); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF1); /* GPIO0 4~6 - Data */ outportb(sioData, oData); outportb(sioIndex, 0xE1);...

  • Page 92: Appendix B: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendices Appendix B: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.

  • Page 93: Appendix C: 3G Module Hspa-Si1400 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices Appendix C: 3G Module HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation To be able to network with 3G, hardware-wise the computer needs a 3G module installed and a SIM card inserted (as described in 4.1.3. Install SIM Card on page 43) and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program.
  • Page 94 Appendices Dismantle the power board from the main board. The PCI Express Mini-card socket for wireless modules comes to view. Note the socket has a break among the connector . connector break Mini-card socket Have the HSPA-SI1400 3G module kit. The 3G module is a full-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“.
  • Page 95 Appendices Plug the 3G module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully plug the module, and note the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove a plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 96 Appendices Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN”...
  • Page 97 Appendices 11. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole.
  • Page 98 Appendices 14. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 15. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 86 -...

  • Page 99: Install Device Driver

    Appendices C.2. Install Device Driver As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 12, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framework, audio and Ethernet are installed, you can proceed to install the driver for the wireless modules such as 3G module or Wi-Fi module.
  • Page 100 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Click the Finish button to quit the driver installation. - 88 -...

  • Page 101: Install Application Program

    Appendices B.3. Install Application Program Request a copy of the application program from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii. Run the Windows Installer file Watcher_Generic.msi. The installer opens and prepares to install. Once the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher on the computer.
  • Page 102 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the application program to, or simply click the Next button to install the application program to the suggested folder.
  • Page 103 Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the installation. An AirCard Watcher icon then shows up on the desktop. Double-click the AirCard Watcher icon to launch the application program. The AirCard Watcher opens. See the document of the AirCard Watcher to know how to use the application program.

  • Page 104: Appendix D: Wi-Fi Module Wifi-In1300 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices Appendix D: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 Hardware/Software Installation To use Wi-Fi, hardware-wise the computer needs a Wi-Fi module installed, and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program. This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-IN1300 and the device driver.
  • Page 105 Appendices Dismantle the power board from the main board. The PCI Express Mini-card socket for wireless modules comes to view. Note the socket has a break among the connector . connector break Mini-card socket Prepare the WIFI-IN1300 Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a half-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“.
  • Page 106 Appendices In order to make the half-size Wi-Fi module compatible with the Mini- card socket, extend the WiFi module with a “mini half bracket”. Join them together by using two screws. Position the WiFi Join the WiFi module module and the “mini and the “mini half half bracket”...
  • Page 107 Appendices Remove a plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. the antenna hole the removed plug Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other.
  • Page 108 Appendices 11. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flat side. Among the screw Remove thread, there is a...
  • Page 109 Appendices 14. Restore the computer's top cover. 15. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. - 97 -...
  • Page 110 Appendices 16. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 98 -...

  • Page 111: Install Device Driver & Application Program

    Appendices D.2. Install Device Driver & Application Program As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 12, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framwork, audio and Ethernet are installed, you can proceed to install the driver for the wireless modules such as 3G module or Wi-Fi module.
  • Page 112 Appendices Click the Next butoon to proceed. The installer then starts to prepare for the setup. When the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software on the computer. - 100 -...
  • Page 113 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button to proceed. The installer then asks where to install the software. - 101 -...
  • Page 114 Appendices Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the software to, or simply click the Next button to install the software to the suggested folder. The installer then opens a Setup Type selection. Select Typical to install both the driver and the application program (recommended) or select Custom to choose the features to install.
  • Page 115 Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the software installation. The computer’s Wi-Fi feature is ready-to-use, see the document of the application program to know how to connect the computer to a Wi-Fi hotspot. - 103 -...

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