Acura Embedded Systems PowerBrick AQ6 User Manual

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Acura Embedded Systems Inc.
Industrial Computing Solutions
Fan-less Computer
PowerBrick AQ6
User Manual
Acura Embedded Systems Inc.
Published Sept 2014
www.acuraembedded.com

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  • Page 1 Acura Embedded Systems Inc. Industrial Computing Solutions Fan-less Computer PowerBrick AQ6 User Manual Acura Embedded Systems Inc. www.acuraembedded.com Published Sept 2014...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About BIOS Setup ..........................Key Features When to Configure the BIOS ......................... Hardware Specifications Default Configuration ..........................Entering Setup Knowing PowerBrick AQ6 ............................... Legends Front Panel ............................BIOS Setup Utility Rear Panel ............................Main Mechanical Dimensions ................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overview Hardware Specifications CPU Support ▪ Onboard Intel ® Atom™ processor E3845 Quad Core,1.92 GHz Main Memory ▪ 1x DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket, Support DDR3L 1066/1333 4GB RAM (Optional upgrade to 8GB ) , un-buffered and non-ECC , Display Option ▪...
  • Page 4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ▪ Windows 7 I/O Interface - Rear ▪ Windows Embedded Standard 7 ▪ 1x USB2.0 ▪ Windows Embedded Compact 7 ▪ 1x HDMI ▪ Linux Kernel version 3.8.0 ▪ 1x RTC Battery ▪ 2x DB9 for COM3 & COM4 Dimensions ▪...
  • Page 5: Knowing Powerbrick Aq6

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 2.0 Knowing PowerBrick AQ6 USB 2.0 port to connect the system with USB 2.0/1.1 devices. USB 3.0 Front Panel USB 3.0 port to connect the system with USB 3.0/2.0 devices. USB 2.0 DVI-I LAN Ports...
  • Page 6: Mechanical Dimensions

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Mechanical Dimensions...
  • Page 7: Connector Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Connectors Chapter 2: Connectors Connector Pin Definitions External I/O Interfaces - Front Panel Remote Power On/Off Switch COM1 Port Connector type: 2-pin switch Connector type: DB-9 port, 9-pin D-Sub Definition RS232 RS485 RS422 PBT_PU Definition Definition Definition SP1_DCD SP1_DATA- SP1_TX- SP1_RXD...
  • Page 8: Com2 Port

    Chapter 2: Connectors COM2 Port DC Power Input Connector type: DB-9 port, 9-pin Connector type: 2-pin RS232 RS485 RS422 Definition Definition Definition Definition GND_FLT SP1_DCD SP1_DATA- SP1_TX- SP1_RXD SP1_DATA+ SP1_TX+ SP1_TXD SP1_RX+ SP1_DTR SP1_RX- SP1_DSR SP1_RTS- SP1_RTS SP1_RTS+ SP1_CTS SP1_CTS+ SP1_RI SP1_CTS-...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: System Setup

    Chapter 3: System Setup Chapter 3: System Setup Installing a SIM Card 1. Locate the SIM card holder and release the cover. 3. Close the cover and secure the holder to the original position. SIM card holder 2. Place the SIM card onto the holder.
  • Page 10: Installing A Cfast Card

    Chapter 3: System Setup Installing a CFast Card 1. Locate the CFast slot at the front and remove the cover on the slot. 2. Insert the CFast card into the slot and fasten the cover. Installing a Battery 1. Locate the battery slot at the front and remove the cover on the slot. 2.
  • Page 11: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs. PowerBrick AQ6. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and reference only and may change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
  • Page 12: Default Configuration

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Default Configuration Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Legends Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There Function are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.
  • Page 13: Bios Setup Utility

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup System Time BIOS Setup Utility Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup functions 24-hour military-time clock.
  • Page 14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup IT8786E Super IO Configuration ACPI Settings This section is used to configure the serial ports. This section is used to configure ACPI Settings. Super IO Chip Enable Hibernation Displays the Super I/O chip used on the board. Enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
  • Page 15 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration This section is used to configure serial port 1. This section is used to configure serial port 2. Serial Port Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port. Enables or disables the serial port.
  • Page 16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration This section is used to configure serial port 4. This section is used to configure serial port 3. Serial Port Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port. Enables or disables the serial port.
  • Page 17 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PPM Configuration This section is used to configure the Processor Power Management (PPM) configuration. CPU Temperature Detects and displays the current CPU temperature. System Temperature Detects and displays the current system temperature. EIST Fan Speed ® Enables or disables Intel SpeedStep.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit CPU Configuration When this field is set to Disabled, it will force the XD feature flag to always return to 0. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow This section is used to configure the CPU. attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
  • Page 19 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Enables or disables hotplug support on SATA port 1 and SATA port 2. USB Configuration This section is used to configure the USB. SATA Port1 Hotplug and SATA Port2 Hotplug Enables or disables hotplug support on SATA port 1 and SATA port 2. SATA Port1 Hotplug and SATA Port2 Hotplug Serial-ATA (SATA) Enables or disables SATA device.
  • Page 20: Chipset

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chipset This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. High Precision Timer Enables or disables the high precision event timer. Restore AC Power Loss Power Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PCH Azalia Configuration USB Configuration Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Enable or Disable the PCI Express Port 0 in the Chipset. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Enabled] PCI Express Port 1 [Enabled] PCI Express Port 2 [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 22: Security

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PCI Express Port 0 to PCI Express Port 2 Boot Enables or disables the PCI Express ports 0 to 2 on the chipset. This section is used to configure the boot features. Security Bootup NumLock State This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad.
  • Page 23: Save & Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Save & Exit Network Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy PXE OpROM. Video Save Changes and Reset Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy video OpROM. To save the changes and reset, select this field then press <Enter>. A Boot Option Priorities dialog Adjust the boot sequence of the system.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup With the unique set of products, Acura Embedded Systems remains committed to its goal of providing trouble-free and customer-friendly service. A special customer service unit has been set up specifically to cater to our esteemed customers' needs.

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