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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.
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.
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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Introduction 1.1. The Computer • Fanless Design • Wide Range DC Power Input (9 ~36V) • Various Video Interfaces (VGA + DVI- D+HDMI) supported FPC-7910 • TPM2.0 support • Optional Wi-Fi or LTE Wireless Connectivity supported • Rugged Design for Shock/Vibration Protection •...
Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Intel® 6th &7th generation Core™i7/i5/i3 processor in LGA1151 socket 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting 2133 MHz Memory SDRAM up to 32GB Chipset Intel® H110 Graphics Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 2 x Serial ATA ports with 600MB/s HDD transfer rate 2 x Intel®...
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Introduction Environmental -20 ~ 55°C (-4 ~ 131°F), ambient w/ air flow. For 65W TDP Operating Temp. CPU need to configure TDP to 35W via BIOS setting. Storage Temp. -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) Operating 10 ~ 95% @ 55°C (non-condensing) Humidity Vibration 3 Grms/5~500Hz/random operation w/ SSD...
Introduction 1.4. Inside the Package Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x FPC-7910 or FPC-791X FPC-7910 FPC-791X...
Introduction PAC-120W6B-FSP- 120W AC/DC 19V adapter kit w/ 2-pin/3-pin/4-pin block CBL-7100-COM 4 x COM ports converter cable WMK-7000 Wall-mount kit for FPC-7XXX Series 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. 240GB SSD Intel®...
System Overview 2.2. Take A Tour 2.2.1. Front View FPC-7910 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Only USB2.0 signal) GbE LAN port HDMI port USB 2.0 ports Antenna holes Power button CFast card window FPC-791X USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Only USB2.0 signal) GbE LAN port HDMI port USB 2.0 ports Antenna holes...
System Overview • Power LED Status LED Lamp Color State Description Green Power is on. Stand by No power input. 2.2.2. Rear View FPC-7910 DIO or LPT Port Line out GbE Ports Mic in VGA Port COM1~COM4 serial ports DVI-D port Ground DC-IN FPC-791X...
System Overview 2.3. Driver Installation Notes To install the drivers, please visit our website at www.arbor-technology.com and download the driver pack from the product page. The driver path is listed as below: Windows 10 Driver Path Chipset \WIN10_64_driver\Chipset\SetupChipset.exe \WIN10_64_driver\LAN\PROWinx64.exe \WIN10_64_driver\Graphics\igfx_win10_100.7212.exe Audio \WIN10_64_driver\AUDIO\0006-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R279.exe \WIN10_64_driver\ME_SW_1909.12.0.1236\Cons\ME_SW_MSI\SetupME.
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Engine of the Computer 3.1. Board Layout Main Board Top LAN1 USB6 USB7 USB8 HDMI1 SYSFAN1 EAUD1 CPUFAN1 SIM1 JPIC1 JME1 JME2 DGP1 BAT1 DIO1 LPT1 JDIO1 JACCON1 JACCON2 PWRIN1 LAN2 LAN3 VGA1 USB4 USB5 DVI1 - 14 -...
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Engine of the Computer Main Board Bottom PCIE1 SATA2 SATA1 PCIE2 SMB1 USB1 USB2 PWROUT1 PWROUT2 PWROUT3 POWOUT1 *The PCI/PCIe expansion bus varies according to your model. - 15 -...
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Engine of the Computer Jumpers Label Description ➊ ME FLASH Selection JME1 ➋ CMOS Settings JME2 ➌ DIO Voltage Setting JDIO1 ➍ Vehicle Acc mode selection JACCON2 Connectors Label Description ① Power button ② CFast Card Type I/II slot ③ HDMI connector HDMI1 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet connector &...
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Engine of the Computer Ignition Power Connector JACCON1 Fan power connector CPUFAN1 Fan power connector SYSFAN1 Serial ATA connector 24 25 SATA1, 2 SATA HDD power connector 26 27 28 PWROUT1, 2, 3 PoE power connector POEOUT1 PCIe x4 expansion slot slot PCIE1 PCIe x16 expansion slot* PCIE2...
Engine of the Computer ➍ JACCON2 Function: Vehicle Acc mode selection (Reserved function) Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 2-pin header Setting: Description Short For automation mode (default) Open For vehicle mode 3.2.2. Connectors ① Function Power Button Connector Type: LED tact switch with green and red colors Pin Assignment: Description Description...
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Engine of the Computer ② Function: CFast Card Type I/II slot Connector Type: 7+17-pin CFast Card connector consisting of a SATA compat- ible 7-pin signal connector and a 17-pin power and control connector. Pin Assignment: Desc. Desc SGND1 LED1 SGND2 LED2 PC17 PC10...
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Engine of the Computer ④ LAN1, USB8 Function: GbE RJ-45 Ethernet connector & dual USB3.0 connectors Connector Type: RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet USB3.0 connector Type-A connectors(Only USB2.0 signal) Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
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Engine of the Computer ⑮ LPT1 Function: On-board Parallel Port Connector Connector Type: 2.00mm pitch 2 x13-pin box header Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Desc. STB# AFD# ERR# INIT# SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT ⑯ VGA1, DVI1 Function: Analog RGB & DVI-D Connector Analog RGB Connector Type: Analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin female type) + DVI-D (DVI-D female connector)
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Engine of the Computer DVI-D Connector Desc. Desc. Desc. TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 1- TMDS Data 0- TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 1+ TMDS Data 0+ DDC clock DDC data TMDS clock+ Hot plug detect TMDS clock- ⑰ ⑱ LAN3, USB5 / LAN2, USB4 Function:...
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Engine of the Computer ⑲ CN3 (COM1~4) Function: COM1, COM2: RS-232/422/485 Selectable Serial Port COM3, COM4, RS-232 Port Connector Type: Onboard 44-pin DB44 female connector Pin Assignment: COM1, COM2: RS-232/422/485 Selectable Serial Port Desc. Pin Desc. DCD1 / (RS422 TX-) / (RS485-) DCD2 / (RS422 TX-) / (RS485-) RXD1 / (RS422 TX+) / (RS485+) 12 RXD2 / (RS422 TX+) / (RS485+)
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Engine of the Computer ⑳ PWRIN1 Function: DC Adapter Power Input Connector Type: 4-pin Terminal block Pin Assignment: Desc. 1 2 3 4 VIN+ VIN- Switch - Switch + JACCON1 Function: Ignition Power Connector Connector Type: Onboard 2x1-pin box connector Pin Assignment: Desc.
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Engine of the Computer 24 25 SATA1~2 Function: Serial ATA Connector Connector Type: On-board Standard 7-pin Serial ATA Connector Pin Assignment: Desc. 26 27 28 PWROUT1, 2, 3 Function: SATA HDD Power Connector Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one-wall connector Pin Assignment: Desc.
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Engine of the Computer PCIE1 Function: PCIe x4 Expansion Slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. PCIE2 Function: PCIe x16 Expansion Slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Note: The PCI/PCIe expansion bus varies according to your model. All the pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The installation procedures for FPC-7910 and FPC-791X are similar. This section will use FPC-7910 to illustrate the procedures. 4.1.1. Open the Computer For the computer, removing the top and bottom covers is essential to open the computer to access the inside.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover The Serial ATA connectors, the power connectors for SATA storage devices, and the internal USB ports, PCI/PCIe slots are all built on the bottom side of the main board. To access these connectors, the computer’s bottom cover has to be removed as described below.
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Installation & Maintenance The processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Please refer to the pictures step by step as below and note that the cover of the socket must always be installed during transportation to avoid damage to the socket. - 36 -...
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Installation & Maintenance Find the heat sink in the accessory box. Attach the thermal pad to the heat sink, and remove the blue release liner. Thermal pad for PCH chipset Thermal pad for Heat sink Place the heat sink on the CPU and PCH. Make sure that the thermal pad is in complete contact with the PCH chipset and the heat sink is in complete contact with the CPU to avoid overheating problem.
Installation & Maintenance Secure the heat sink with 6 screws. Restore the top cover to the computer by fastening the screws you removed in Step 1. Make sure they are tightened to ensure the heat dissipation. FPC-7910 FPC-791X 4.1.3. Install/Uninstall Memory Modules The main board has two memory module (DIMM) sockets.
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Installation & Maintenance The SO-DIMM sockets are vertical type, and each socket has two latches for fixing the memory modules. The memory module can only be installed by one direction due to the notch. Pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket. the break latch latch...
Installation & Maintenance Vertically plug the memory module to the DIMM socket. “Fully” plug the memory module until both latches auto-lock the memory module in place. Restore the top cover to the computer. To uninstall a DDR4 memory module: Pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket. The DDR4 memory module will be auto-released from the socket.
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Installation & Maintenance SIM card socket Slide the SIM card holder cover towards the OPEN edge and then lift the cover to open it. Insert the SIM card into the card holder as shown below. Close the SIM card holder door and slide the door to the LOCK edge to lock into place.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.5. Install Wi-Fi Module Remove the top cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.1. Remove on page 34. Top Cover Locate the Mini PCIe socket for wireless module. Note that the socket has a break among the connector. Mini PCIe socket for Wi-Fi module The module's key...
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Installation & Maintenance SMA Connector U.FL connector labeled "1" U.FL connector labeled "0 " for main W-Fi antenna for for auxiliary Wi-Fi antenna MHF Connector Then plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully insert the module, and note that the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector.
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Installation & Maintenance make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. FPC-7910 FPC-791X From the SMA end of the RF antenna, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note that the SMA connector is in the form of a threaded bolt, with one flat side.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.6. Install SATA Storage Devices Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.2. on page 35. Remove the Bottom Cover Find the HDD/SSD brackets inside the computer. Loosen and remove the screws as marked in the illustration below. Then dismount the bracket from the computer.
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Installation & Maintenance For FPC-791X: Slide the HDD/SSD storage device into the bracket and fix the storage device in place by fastening the 4 screws on the bracket If you want to install a second HDD/SSD, repeat the steps above. Attached the SATA cable to the HDD/SSD storage device.
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Installation & Maintenance Install the bracket with the storage device back into the computer by refastening the 4 screws. Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the connectors on the computer. When connecting the SATA cables, there is no specific order. You can use any combination of the SATA and SATA power connectors.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.7. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards (for FPC-791X Only) To install a PCI or PCI Express card: Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover on page 48. Use a cross head screwdriver to loose the screw that secure the expansion slot bracket.
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Installation & Maintenance FPC-7910 FPC-791X Position the CFast card as directed by the graphic printed on the front panel. Insert the CFast card all the way into the slot. Replace the card door and fasten the screw. To uninstall the CFast card: Loosen the card door screw to open the door.
Installation & Maintenance 4.2. 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.
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Installation & Maintenance insulation should extend from the terminal block plugs. Note that the polarities between the wires and the terminal block plugs must be positive to positive and negative to negative. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the captive screws. Plug the terminal block firmly, which wired, into the receptacle on the rear panel.
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BIOS The BIOS Setup utility 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.
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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 use the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.
BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info. The featured settings are: Setting Description Set the system date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date. Day: Sun to Sat ►...
BIOS 5.2. Advanced The featured settings and submenus are: Setting Description CPU Configuration 5.2.1. CPU Configuration on page SATA And RST Configuration 5.2.2. SATA and RST Configuration on page AMT Configuration 5.2.3. AMT Configuration on page Trusted Computing 5.2.4. Trusted Computing on page ACPI Settings 5.2.5.
BIOS 5.2.1. CPU Configuration Setting Description Enabled (default) for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Hyper-threading Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized or Hyper- Threading Technology). When disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled. Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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BIOS Only available when Intel Speed Step is Enabled. Enable /Disable (default) Turbo Mode (requires Turbo Mode EMTTM enabled, unless max turbo ratio is bigger than 16 - SKL AO W/A. Enable/Disable (default) CPU power management. C States Allows CPU to go to C state when it's not 100% utilized.
BIOS 5.2.2. SATA and RST Configuration Setting Description Enables (default) / disables SATA device(s). SATA Controller(s) Configures how SATA controller(s) operate. SATA Mode Selection ► Options: AHCI (default) Aggressive LPM Enables / disables (default) PCH to aggressively enter link Support power state.
BIOS 5.2.3. AMT Configuration Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) is a hardware-based solution ® ® that uses out-of-band communication for system administrators to monitor and manage the computers and other network equipment by remote control even if the hard drive is crashed, the system is turned off or the operating system is locked.
BIOS 5.2.4. Trusted Computing Setting Description Enable (default) or Disable BIOS support for security Security Device Support device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to Pending operation change state of Security Device.
BIOS 5.2.5. ACPI Settings Setting Description Enable ACPI Auto Enables or Disables (default) BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Configuration Enables (default) or Disables System ability to Enable Hibernation Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
BIOS 5.2.6. Super IO Configuration Setting Description Serial Port 1-4 Configuration Serial Port Enable (default) or Disable Serial Port (COM). For serial port 1 & 2 only: Select RS-232 (default), RS-422, RS-485, RS-422 Mode Select Termination Resistor or RS-485 Termination Resistor Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enable (default) or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
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BIOS Change the printer port mode: ► Options: STD Printer Mode (default) ; SPP Mode; Device Mode EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode; EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode; ECP Mode; ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode; ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode - 65 -...
BIOS 5.2.7. Hardware Monitor Setting Description CPUFAN SmartFan Function Enables (default) or Disables Smart Fan Temperature 1~4 & RPM Percentage 1~4 CPUFAN SmartFan Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow Configuration` different temperature by different PRM 1-100. SYSFAN SmartFan Function Enables (default) or Disables Smart Fan Temperature 1~4 &...
BIOS 5.2.8. S5 RTC Wake Settings Setting Description Enable or Disable (default) system wake on alarm event. ► Options available are: Disabled (default): Wake System Fixed Time: System will wake on the hr::min::sec specifiedc. from S5 DynamicTime: If selected, you need to set Wake up minute increase from 1 - 5.
BIOS 5.2.9. PCI Sybsystem Settings Setting Description Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. PCI Latency Timer Options: 32 (default), 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and ► 248 PCI Bus Clocks. Value to be programmed into PCI-X Latency Timer Register. PCI-X Latency Timer ►...
BIOS 5.2.10. CSM Configuration Setting Description CSM Support Enable (default) or Disable CSM Support. Control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Boot option filter ► Options: UEFI and Legacy (default), Legacy only and UEFI only Control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Network ►...
BIOS 5.2.11. USB Configuration Setting Description Enables/disables legacy USB support. ► Options available are Enabled (default), Disabled and Auto. Legacy USB Support ► Select Auto to disable legacy support if no USB device are connected. ► Select Disabled to keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
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BIOS Use this item to set USB mass storage device start unit Device reset time- command time-out. ► Options available are: 10 sec, 20 sec (default)., 30 sec, 40 sec Use this item to set maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller.
BIOS 5.3. Chipset Setting Description System Agent (SA) Configuration Graphics Configuration 5.3.1.1. Graphics Configuration on page 74 PEG port options Enable Root Port: Enable or Disable the root port. Options: Auto (default), Enabled and Disabled. ► PEG Port Configuration Max Link Speed: Configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed. ►...
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BIOS USB Configuration 5.3.1.3. USB Configuration on page 76 ► Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Options available are: Disabled: HDA will be unconditionally disabled HD Audio Configuration Enabled: HDA will be unconditionally Enabled Auto (default) = HDA will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
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BIOS 5.3.1.1. Graphics Configuration Setting Description Select the Graphics device which will be activated as Primary Display. Primary Display Options available are Auto (default), IGFX, PEG ► and PCI Select the card used on the platfform Options: ► Auto (default)(skip GPIO based Power Enable to Select PCIE Card dGPU);...
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BIOS Select the GTT Size. GTT Size ► Options: 4MB, 2MB and 8MB (default). Select the Apeture Size. Note that above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048MB aperture. To use this feature, please Apeture Size disable CSM support. ►...
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BIOS 5.3.1.2. USB Configuration Setting Description Options to disable Compliance Mode. Default is XHCI Disable Compliance FALSE (default) to not disable Compliance Mode. Mode Set TRUE to disable Compliance Mode. xDCI Support Enable/disable (default) xDCI (USB OTG Device). Selectively enable/disable (default) the USB Port Disable Override corresponding USB port from reporting a device connection to the controller.
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BIOS 5.3.1.3. PCH LAN Configuration Setting Description Enabled (default) / disabled onboard NIC. If enabled, “Wake on LAN” option will be available to PCH LAN Controller enable (default) / disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.) Enable (default) or disable integrated LAN to wake Wake on LAN Enable...
BIOS 5.4 Security Setting Description To set up an administrator password: Select Administrator Password. Administrator An Create New Password dialog then pops up onscreen. Password Enter your desired password that is no less than 3 characters and no more than 20 characters. Hit [Enter] key to submit.
BIOS 5.5. Boot Setting Description Set how long to wait for the prompt to show for entering BIOS Setup. Setup Prompt Timeout ► The default setting is 1 (sec). Set it to 65535 to wait indefinitely. ► Sets whether to enable or disable the keyboard’s Bootup NumLock State NumLock state when the system starts up.
BIOS 5.6. Save & Exit Setting Description Save Changes Saves the changes and quits the BIOS Setup utility. and Reset Discard Changes Quits the BIOS Setup utility without saving the change(s). and Exit Restores all settings to defaults. Restore Defaults ►...
Appendices 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.
Appendices 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.
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