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AXIOMTEK DSP501-527 Series User Manual

Digital signage player with 8th gen intel core i5/i3 & celeron processor
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  • Page 1 DSP501-527 Series Digital Signage Player with 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5/i3 & Celeron® Processor...

  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    Axiomtek does not make any commitment to update any information in this manual. Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, among others, without prior written permissions of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. The DSP501-527 does not come with an operating system which must be loaded first before installation of any software into the computer. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal components.

  • Page 4: Classifications

    Classifications Degree of production against electric shock: not classified Degree of protection against ingress of water: IP40 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. Mode of operation: Continuous...

  • Page 5: General Cleaning Tips

    General Cleaning Tips Please keep the following precautions in mind while understanding the details fully before and during any cleaning of the computer and any components within. A piece of dry cloth is ideal to clean the device. Be cautious of any tiny removable components when using a vacuum cleaner to absorb dirt on the floor.

  • Page 6: Scrap Computer Recycling

    Scrap Computer Recycling Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable solutions in case computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case computers are out of order. Trademarks Acknowledgments Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ......................ii Safety Precautions ....................iii Classifications ....................... iv General Cleaning Tips ................... v Scrap Computer Recycling ................... vi SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION................. 1 General Descriptions ................. 1 System Specifications ............... 2 1.2.1 CPU ........................2 1.2.2 I/O System ......................
  • Page 8 Advanced Menu ................31 Chipset Menu ................... 46 Security Menu .................. 50 Save & Exit Menu ................52 APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ............. 55 About Watchdog Timer .................. 55 Sample Program ....................56 viii...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Introduction

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This section contains general information and detailed specifications of the DSP501- 527. Section 1 consists of the following sub-sections:  General Descriptions  System Specifications  Dimensions  I/O Outlets  Packing List 1.1 General Descriptions...

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Features 8th generation Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE 4.1GHz, i3-8145UE 3.9GHz, Celeron®  4305UE 2.0GHz ULT SoC  2 x DDR4-2400/2666 SO-DIMM max. up to 32GB  1 COM port, 5 USB ports and 1 GbE LANs ...

  • Page 11: I/O System

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 1.2.2 I/O System  Display  1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0 up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz)  1 x DP (DP 1.2 up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz)  Ethernet  1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (i219LM) ...

  • Page 12: System Specifications

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 1.2.3 System Specifications  Watchdog Timer  1~255 seconds or minutes; up to 255 levels.  Power Supply  12VDC /60W AC to DC adapter  Operation Temperature  0℃ ~+50℃ (32 ºF ~ 122ºF) ...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 1.3 Dimensions The following diagrams show dimensions and outlines of the DSP501-527. 1.3.1 System Dimensions Introduction...

  • Page 14: Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 1.3.2 Wall-mount Bracket Dimensions Instruction Step 1: Screw the two pieces of wall-mount kits to the bottom plate of the device. Total four screws (metric 3 x6) are required. Step 2: Use the device, with wall mount plate attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of the four screws.

  • Page 15: I/O Outlets

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Step 3: Insert a tapping-screw (thread diameter less than 4mm) head through middle of the keyhole-shaped aperture on the plate, and then slide the device downwards. Tighten the screw head for added stability. 1.4 I/O Outlets The following figures show I/O outlets on the DSP501-527.

  • Page 16: Packing List

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 1.5 Packing List The DSP501-527 comes with the following bundle package :  DSP501-527 System Unit x 1  Quick Installation Guide x 1  Foot Pad x 4  Screw Type AC 60W (12V/5A) Adaptor x 1 ...

  • Page 17: Section 2 Hardware Installation

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The DSP501-527 is convenient for various hardware configurations such as DRAM, SSD (Solid State Drive) and M.2 modules. Section 2 contains guidelines for hardware installation. 2.1 Installation of SO-DIMM Memory Installation of Memory DIMM1 / DIMM2 Device Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 18 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 2.2 Installation of M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the bottom and then loosen all screws. Step 3 Open the top cover.
  • Page 19 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 2.3 Installation of M.2 Key B 4G/LTE Module Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down. Locate and loosen the four screws at the bottom, as illustrated below.
  • Page 20 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 2.4 Installation of M.2 Key E WiFi/BT Module Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down. Locate and loosen the four screws at the bottom, as illustrated below.

  • Page 21: Section 3 Jumper & Connector Settings

    3.1 Locations of Jumpers & Connectors SBC87527 Top View 【Note】: It is strongly recommended that any unmentioned jumper settings should not be modified without instructions by Axiomtek FAEs. Any modifications without instructions might cause system failure. Jumper & Connector Settings...

  • Page 22: Summary Of Jumper Settings

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.2 Summary of Jumper Settings Proper jumper settings configure the DSP300-318 to meet various application purposes. A table of all jumpers and their default settings is listed below. Jumper Description Setting Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults 1-2 Normal (Default)

  • Page 23: Restore Bios Optimal Defaults (Jp1)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.2.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP1) To restore BIOS optimal defaults, please put jumper clip to pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2. Functions Settings Normal (Default) 1-2 close Restore BIOS optimal defaults 2-3 close 3.2.2 Auto Power On (JP4)

  • Page 24: Connectors

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3 Connectors Signals go to the other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a table summarizing the connectors on the hardware.

  • Page 25: Dc Power Jack Connector (Screw Type) (Cn16)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.1 DC Power Jack Connector (screw type) (CN16) The system supports 12V DC-in connector for system power input. The CN16 is a DC jack with a screw. Firmly insert an adapter with at least 60W power output into this connector. To prevent system instability caused by loose connection, make sure all components/devices are properly installed before connecting.

  • Page 26: Hdmi Connector (Cn14)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.3 HDMI Connector (CN14) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable. Pins Signals Pins Signals HDMI OUT_DATA2+ HDMI OUT_DATA2-...

  • Page 27: Ethernet Ports (Lan1)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.4 Ethernet Ports (LAN1) The system has one RJ-45 connectors: LAN1. Ethernet connection can be established by plugging one end of the Ethernet cable into this RJ-45 connector and the other end (phone jack) to a 1000/100/10-Base-T hub.

  • Page 28: Reset Button (Cn8)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.6 Reset button (CN8) The Reset button allows users to reset DSP501-527 when an abnormal situation occurs during system operation. Functions Descriptions Reset system Keep system status 3.3.7 Remote Power Switch Connector (PWRBT1) The system has one 2-pin connector output for remote power on/off switch.

  • Page 29: Displayport Connector (Cn15)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.10 DisplayPort Connector (CN15) The DP is a digital display interface which is capable of transmitting high -definition video. Signal DPB_LANE0 DPB_LANE0# DPB_LANE1 DPB_LANE1# DPB_LANE2 DPB_LANE2# DPB_LANE3 DPB_LANE3# Detect Pin DPB_AUX DPB_AUX# DPB_HPDE +3.3V 3.3.11 Audio Jack Line-out Connector (CN7) The DSP501-527 provides one HD audio jack Line_out connector.

  • Page 30: Audio Jack Mic-In Connector (Cn6)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.12 Audio Jack MIC-in Connector (CN6) The DSP501-527 provides one HD audio jack MIC_in connector. Pins Signals MIC_L MIC_R 3.3.13 M.2 B Key Connector (CN2) The DSP501-527 has one M.2 B Key 3042 socket. Pins Signals...
  • Page 31 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual PERp0/SATA-B- GPIO_2(I/O) GPIO_3(I/O) PETn0/SATA-A- GPIO_4(I/O) PETp0/SATA-A+ PERST# CLKREQ# REFCLKN PEWAKE# REFCLKP N/C_56 N/C_58 ANTCTL0 COEX3 ANTCTL1 COEX2 ANTCTL2 COEX1 ANTCTL3 SIM DETECT RESET# SUSCLK(32kHz) CONFIG_1 +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V CONFIG_2 Jumper & Connector Settings...

  • Page 32: Sim Card Slot (Cn11)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.14 SIM Card slot (CN11) This system has one CN11 socket for inserting a SIM Card. In order to work properly, the SIM Card must be used together with a 4G/LTE module which is inserted into CN2. It is mainly used in 4G/LTE wireless network application.

  • Page 33: M Key Connector (Cn3)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.15 M.2 M KEY Connector (CN3) This system has one M.2 M key socket for inserting M.2 2280 SATA/NVMe SSD module. Pins Signals Pins Signals +3.3V +3.3V LED1# +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V DEVSLP SATA2_RXP SATA2_RXN SATA2_TXN...
  • Page 34 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Pins Signals Pins Signals +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V Jumper & Connector Settings...

  • Page 35: E Key Connector (Ngff1)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 3.3.16 M.2 E KEY Connector (NGFF1) The system has one M.2 E Key 2230 socket on the top side supporting PCI Express x1 and USB 2.0. Signal Signal +3.3V USB_D+ +3.3V USB_D- LED1#(I)(OD) PCM_CLK/I2S SCK SDIO CLK(O)(0/1.8V) PCM_SYNC/I2S WS SDIO CMD(IO)(0/1.8V)

  • Page 36: Device Management Port (Lan3)

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual PEWAKE0#(IO)(0/3.3V) W_DIS1#(I)(0/3.3V) I2C DATA(I0)(0/3.3V) RSVD/PETp1 I2C CLK(I)(0/3.3V) RSVD/PETn1 ALERT#(O)(0/3.3V) RSVD_64 RSVD/PERp1 UIM_SWP/PERST1# RSVD/PERn1 UIM_PWR_SNK/CLKREQ1# UIM_PWR_SRC/GPIO1/PEWAKE1# RSVD/REFCLKP1 +3.3V RSVD/REFCLKN1 +3.3V 3.3.17 Device Management Port (LAN3) The system provides one device management port supporting remote device management (RDM) function. Please contact with FAE to get detailed information.

  • Page 37: Section 4 Bios Setup Utility

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual SECTION 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This section provides users with detailed descriptions in terms of how to set up basic system configurations through the BIOS setup utility. 4.1 Starting To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below: Turn on the computer and press the <Del>...

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 4.3 Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the first screen users see when entering the setup utility. Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 4.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. Users can select any items in the left frame of the screen to go to sub menus: ►...
  • Page 40 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual CPU Configurations This screen shows the CPU version and its detailed information. Active Processor Cores Enable all cores of processor. Hyper-Threading Enable or disable to the logical processor threads. The default is enabled. Power & Performance...
  • Page 41 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual This screen shows the CPU Power management control options. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options. CPU – Power Management Control Use these items to set parameters related to CPU-Power management control.
  • Page 42 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual This screen shows the ME firmware information. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 43 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Trusted Computing You can use this screen for TPM (Trusted Platform Module)configuration. It also shows current TPM status information. Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. The default is Disabled. Once the Security Device Support is enabled, you will see the following screen.
  • Page 44 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual ACPI Settings Use this screen to select options for the ACPI configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Enable Hibernation Enable or disable system ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state).
  • Page 45 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual MCU Configurations Use this screen to Enabled or Disable EDID auto emulate function. The default is Disabled. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 46 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual NCT6102D Super IO Configurations Use this screen to select options for the NCT6102D Super IO Configurations, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 47 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual WatchDog Use the items to set WatchDog parameters. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 48 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Hardware Monitor This screen monitors hardware health status. This screen displays the temperature of the system and CPU as well as system voltages (VCORE, +3.3V, +12V and +5V). BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 49 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual S5 RTC Wake Settings This screen monitors hardware health status. Wake system from S5 Enable or disable system alarm event. The default is Disabled. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 50 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual USB Configurations This screen specifies USB settings. Legacy USB Support Enable or disable legacy USB support. The default is Enabled. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Mass storage device emulation type. Auto option enumerates devices according to their media format.
  • Page 51 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Configuration Use this screen to enable/disable CSM support. CSM Support Enable or disable CSM support. The default setting is Enabled. Boot optional filter Controls the priority of Legacy and UEFI ROMs. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
  • Page 52 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual NVMe Configuration This screen specifies NVMe storage information. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 53 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Enable or disable UEFI Network stack. The default setting is disabled. BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 54: Chipset Menu

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 4.5 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► System Agent (SA) Configuration ►...
  • Page 55 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual System Agent (SA) Configuration This screen allows users to configure memory parameters. Memory Information Display system memory information. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 56 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual PCH-IO Configuration This screen shows the information of South Bridge chipset. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options. SATA and RST Configurations In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA ports.
  • Page 57 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual SATA Controller(s) Enable or disable the SATA Controller feature. The default is Enabled. SATA Mode Selection Determine how SATA controller(s)operate. Operation mode options are AHCI(Advanced Host Controller Interface) and Intel RST Premium mode. The default is AHCI mode.

  • Page 58: Security Menu

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 4.6 Security Menu Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or uninstalled). BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 59 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to set up number of seconds to wait for setup activation key where 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

  • Page 60: Save & Exit Menu

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual 4.7 Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load system configurations with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When users have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
  • Page 61 DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Save Changes When completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes. Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configurations.
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  • Page 63: Appendix Awatchdog Timer

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER About Watchdog Timer Software stability is major issue in most applications. Some embedded systems are not watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when computer hangs.

  • Page 64: Sample Program

    DSP501-527 Series user’s Manual Sample Program The following example enables configurations using debug tool. Enable WDT  Enable configuration: O 2E 87; Un-lock super I/O O 2E 87  Select logic device: O 2E 07 O 2F 08  WDT device enable:...

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