Moxa Technologies MC-7130-MP User Manual
Moxa Technologies MC-7130-MP User Manual

Moxa Technologies MC-7130-MP User Manual

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MC-7130-MP Hardware User's Manual
Edition 4.0, February 2017
www.moxa.com/product
© 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 MC-7130-MP Hardware User’s Manual Edition 4.0, February 2017 www.moxa.com/product © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    MC-7130-MP Hardware User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions ............................2-3 LED Indicators ............................ 2-4 Real Time Clock ..........................2-4 Hardware Connection Description ..................... 3-1 Installing the MC-7130-MP ........................3-2 Wiring Requirements ........................... 3-2 Connecting the Power ......................... 3-3 Grounding the MC-7130-MP ......................... 3-3 Connecting Data Transmission Cables ....................3-3 Connecting to the Network ......................
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Audio Mixer Function ....................B-1...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The MOXA MC-7130-MP marine computer is powered by the third generation Intel® Core™ i3 3120ME processor and offers a wide range of I/O connectivity that includes eight NMEA 0183 ports, four serial ports, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, six USB 2.0 and two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports. In addition, it also provides a third generation PCIe x16 slot alongside two standard PCI slots, allowing versatile peripheral expansion for industrial applications.
  • Page 6: Overview

    Introduction Overview The MOXA MC-7130-MP marine computer is powered by the third generation Intel® Core™ i3 3120ME processor and offers a wide range of I/O connectivity including eight NMEA 0183 ports, four serial ports, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, six USB 2.0 and two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports. In addition, it also provides a third generation PCIe x16 slot alongside two standard PCI slots, allowing versatile peripheral expansion for industrial applications.
  • Page 7: Hardware Specifications

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Introduction Hardware Specifications Computer CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-3120ME (BGA CPU package), dual core threaded 64 bit 2.4 GHz processor OS: Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded (must be installed by the user) System Chipset: Intel® QM77 Express Chipset System Memory: 16 GB capacity, 4 GB pre-installed: 2 slots of 8 GB DDR3-1066 204 pin SO-DIMM SDRAM USB: USB 2.0 host x 6, USB 3.0 host x 2, Type A connectors...
  • Page 8: Digital Input

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Introduction Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2 Parity: None Handshake: None Digital Input Input Channels: 8 dry channels, with 4 grounds Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts: • Logic level 0: Close to GND • Logic level 1: Open Connector Type: 6-pin Phoenix-compatible 3.81 mm screw terminal block, x 2...
  • Page 9: Hardware Block Diagram

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Introduction Warranty Warranty Period: 3 years Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty Hardware Block Diagram...
  • Page 10: Hardware Introduction

    Hardware Introduction The MC-7130-MP computer is compact, well-designed, and built rugged enough for industrial applications. LED indicators help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect different devices, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications.
  • Page 11: Appearance

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Hardware Introduction Appearance Front View Rear View...
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Hardware Introduction Dimensions...
  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Hardware Introduction LED Indicators LED Name LED Color LED Function Power (on front panel) Green Power is on and functioning normally Power is off or power error exists Storage (on front panel) Red (on) Storage disk is functioning properly...
  • Page 14: Hardware Connection Description

    Hardware Connection Description In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to various devices. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Installing the MC-7130-MP  Wiring Requirements  Connecting the Power ...
  • Page 15: Installing The Mc-7130-Mp

    Hardware Connection Description Installing the MC-7130-MP Wall or Cabinet Mounting The MC-7130-MP provides two brackets for mounting, either onto walls or into cabinets. Attach the brackets with the screws included on both sides of the chassis. Wiring Requirements You should read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any electronic device: •...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Power

    Hardware Connection Description Connecting the Power The MC-7130-MP comes with a 100 to 240 VAC power input, and also has a 24 VDC power input (via the terminal block). If power is supplied properly, the Power LED will light up.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Serial Device

    MC-7130-MP Hardware Hardware Connection Description The LED indicators on the right-top (for the upper LAN connector) and right-bottom (for the lower LAN connector) corners glow a solid green color when the cable is properly connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network. The LED will flash on and off when Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting to the USB Device The MC-7130-MP comes with two USB 2.0 hosts on the front panel, four USB 2.0 hosts, and two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hosts on the rear panel. The USB ports support peripherals such as a keyboard or mouse, or storage devices such as a portable HDD or DVD-ROM.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Vga Monitor

    Connecting to a VGA Monitor The MC-7130-MP comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector on the rear panel to connect a VGA CRT monitor. To ensure that the monitor image remains clear, be sure to fasten the monitor cable using the cable’s thumbscrews after connecting it to the MC-7130-MP.
  • Page 20: Installing The Removable Sata Storage Drive

    To install a 2.5-inch SATA storage drive, follow these instructions. Turn over the MC-7130-MP to get access to its bottom panel; remove the four screws on the drive bay cover plate. The following figure shows what the location of the screws:...
  • Page 21 MC-7130-MP Hardware Hardware Connection Description Removing the Computer Chassis 1. Remove the five screws on the top cover of the computer. 2. Remove the eight screws fastening each side of the computer (16, total). 3. The internal drive slot is located below the removable drive slot. Turn the drive so that its connectors are facing towards you and insert it into the slot.
  • Page 22: Installing Pci And Pcie Cards

    Installing PCI and PCIe Cards The MC-7130-MP has two universal PCI slots for installing various peripheral cards, such as a RADAR card or PROFIBUS card. Also, a PCIe (x16) card is available for connecting an additional VGA graphic card. To install: 1.
  • Page 23: Upgrading The Memory Module

    For some PCI cards this may reduce performance during I/O space access data transfers. Upgrading the Memory Module The MC-7130-MP comes with four gigabytes of pre-installed DDR3 SDRAM, and can support another 12 gigabytes (up to a total of sixteen). If you would like to install more memory modules, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 24: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the MC-7130-MP computer. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the operating system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these basic input/output peripherals.
  • Page 25: Entering The Bios Setup Utility

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “F2” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen will appear. Select SCU to enter the BIOS configuration. A basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these descriptions to learn how to use them.
  • Page 26: Main Information

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Main Information The main page indicates the system information, such as model name, BIOS version, and CPU type. User may view the basic system hardware information in the page. Advanced Settings The “Advanced Features” screen will appear when choosing the “Advanced” item from the main menu.
  • Page 27: Boot Configuration

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Boot Configuration This item allows users to configure the default value of Numlock. Option: On (default), Off. Peripheral Configuration This item allows you to configure the parallel port and audio device. Parallel Port This item allows you to configure the parallel port.
  • Page 28: Hdc Configuration

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Audio The item allows you to configure if the system will automatically detect the Audio codec. Options: Enabled (default), Disable. HDC Configuration The host drive controller may be configured for IDE (legacy default), AHCI, or RAID mode.
  • Page 29 MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup The Software Feature Mask Configuration will appear as below. RAID 0 is a simple striping of information across two drives. It offers marginal improvements in access times for substantial sacrifices in system reliability. RAID 1 offers full data redundancy across two drives, providing significant improvements in data security and system reliability.
  • Page 30: Video Configuration

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Video Configuration This item allows you to configure the integrated graphics device (IGD) for things like memory allocation (DVMT) and monitor types (Boot Type). Primary Display This item allows you to select the primary display source.
  • Page 31: Chipset Configuration

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup IGD – Boot Type This item allows you to select the video device which will be activated during POST. Options: VBIOS Default (default), VGA, DVI-D2, DVI-D1 Chipset Configuration This item allows you to configure the chipset settings.
  • Page 32: Hardware Monitor

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor This item allows you to view stats like CPU and system temperature, voltage levels, and other chipset information. Please note that the CPU fan will not start until the temperature is above 80 degrees Celsius.
  • Page 33: Set Supervisor Password

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password This item allows you set the supervisor password. Select and then enter the password, and then confirm the password again. To delete the password, enter Set Supervisor Password and then enter the old password; then, leave the new password fields blank, and press enter.
  • Page 34 MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup P-States (IST) This item allows you to enable/disable Processor Performance States (P-States); these states allow you to choose the speed at which your processor will handle itself, thereby conserving energy during usage, or operating at the top speeds available (while consuming more energy).
  • Page 35: Boot Settings

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Boot Settings The section allows users to configure boot settings. Boot Type This item allows you to enable/disable quick boot function. Options: Dual Boot Type (default), Legacy Boot Type, UEFI Boot Type. Quick Boot This item allows you to enable/disable quick boot function.
  • Page 36: Efi Device First

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup EFI Device First This item allows you to determine EFI device first or legacy device first. If enabled, EFI device will be the first; if disabled, legacy device will be the first. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled Boot Delay Time This item allows you to configure the delay time value for users to input hot key during POST time.
  • Page 37: Exit Settings

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Exit Settings The section allows users to exit the BIOS environment. Exit Saving Changes This item allows you to exit the BIOS environment and save the values you have just configured. Options: Yes (default), No Save Change Without Exit This item allows you to save changes without exiting the BIOS environment.
  • Page 38: Save Custom Defaults

    MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Save Custom Defaults This item allows you to save the current BIOS values as a “custom default” that may be reverted to at any time by the “load custom defaults” selection just above. Options: Yes (default), No Discard Changes This item allows you to discard all settings you have just configured.
  • Page 39 MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup Step 3: Run the upgrade program on the MC-7130-MP Computer 1. Reboot the computer, press F12 while booting up to go to the Boot Manager 2. Select USB Disk as the first boot source. Press Enter to continue.
  • Page 40 MC-7130-MP Hardware BIOS Setup ATTENTION Do NOT switch off the power supply during the BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash. 4-17...
  • Page 41: Regulatory Approval Statement

    Regulatory Approval Statement This device complies with part 15 of the 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.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the Audio Mixer Function This chapter describes how to adjust the of the MC-7130-MP’s audio settings for the Mixer function in the Windows XP and Windows XP Embedded operating systems. Since the Mixer function is enabled by default, you need modify the default settings of the Realtek audio device so that sounds picked up from the microphone will not be recorded.
  • Page 43 MC-7130-MP Hardware Adjusting the Audio Mixer Function 4. Uncheck Stereo Mix and choose Mix Volume to complete the configuration.

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