2.2 Switches and Connectors Definition…………………..….……………………………….24 2.3 Definition of Switches.……...……………..........……....25 2.4 Definition of Connectors …...….……...……….....………………......27 Chapter 3 System Setup 3.1 Removing the Top Cover ……...……………………………….….…………………..34 3.2 Install CPU ……………………………………………………………………….……………36 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 2 ...
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6.7 Install a PB-500-DIO Module….…..……….…..….….…….……….….…….……....98 6.8 Install a PB-500-COM Module….…..…….…..…...…….……….….…….……....100 6.9 Install an PB-500-IGN Module….…..……….….……..…….……….……….……..102 6.10 Install an External Fan….…..……….….….……...…….……….….……….……..103 6.11 DIN-Rail Mount Brackets….…..……….….….…..…….……….….….…….….…..105 6.12 Side Mount Bracket…..……….…..….…..….…..….…….…..….…….….…..106 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 4 ...
(such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form.
If charges will be incurred for a repair, Spectra lists all charges, and will wait for customer’s approval before performing the repair. Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during transit, to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 8 ...
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14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 9 ...
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty Spectra PowerBox 500 GPU Computer Remote Power On/Off Terminal Block Connector Utility Driver DVD Fan Terminal Block Connector CPU Heat Sink and Thermal Pad...
The unique thermal design is adopted for Spectra PowerBox 500 to maximize the heat dissipation efficiency and allows Spectra PowerBox 500 to thrive in extreme environmental conditions. The thermal solution is made possible with the design of industrial grade components, copper heat pipes, a special aluminum extrusion case, and an optional external fan.
‐ M.2 E key (CNVi), full-size Mini-PCIe and M.2 M Key (NVMe SSD) ‐ Proprietary CMI interface for various I/O expandability ‐ Proprietary CFM interface for PoE+ or Power Ignition Sensing Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Used to reset the system USB3.2 Gen2 Universal I/O Bracket Used to connect to USB 3.2 Gen2/3.2 Used to customized I/O output with optional Gen1/2.0/1.1 compatible devices modules Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 18 ...
Used to connect an antenna for optional wireless interface module HDMI Port Universal I/O Bracket Used to connect the system with HDMI monitor Used to customized I/O output with optional modules Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 19 ...
LED Status Status Blue Power off (S4/S5) Power LED Green Power on (S0) Blinking Blue & Green Stand by (S3) RESET1: Reset Switch Switch Definition Push Reset System Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 25 ...
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0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM4 SW3: Super CAP Switch Location Function DIP1 DIP2 Super CAP ON (Default) Enabled OFF (Default) Super CAP Disabled Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 26 ...
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Connector Type: Terminal Block 1X2 2-pin, 3.5mm pitch Definition PWR_SW Warning!!! DO NOT APPLY POWER to the pins. 2 This port is only used to connect a SWITCH. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 32 ...
1. Turn over the unit to have the bottom side face up, loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover and place them aside for later use. 2. Remove the bottom cover from the chassis. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 34 ...
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3. Loosen the 4 screws. Pull out 4 latches as marked on photo. 4. Hold front and rear panel and lift up the body of unit vertically. 5. Turn over the body of the unit and place it gently. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 35 ...
Pull aside and then lift up the socket lever to unlock the socket. Align the notches on CPU with the alignment post on socket. Hold the CPU by the edges toward the notches and insert the CPU gently. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 36 ...
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Align the four mounting holes and put on the CPU heat sink. Please note: the sign “▽ Front” means to face the side of the thermal block to the front panel. Place the thermal pad on the CPU heat sink. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
2. Insert a SO-DIMM at a 45-degree angle until its edge connector is connected to SO-DIMM socket firmly. 3. Press down the module until the retaining clips snap back in place. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Tilt a Mini PCIe card/mSATA Card at a 45-degree angle and insert it to the socket until the golden finger connector of the card seated firmly. Press the card down and secure it with 2 screws. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
2. Tilt the M.2 E Key card at a 45-degree angle and insert it to the socket until the golden finger connector of the card seated firmly. 3. Press the card down and secure it with 1 screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 40 ...
HDD bay cover bracket. 2. Pull the rotating arm and HDD bracket out of system. 3. Locate the M.2 M Key slot (CN7) on the system board. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 41 ...
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4. Tilt the M.2 M Key card at a 45-degree angle and insert it to the socket until the golden finger connector of the card seated firmly. 5. Press the card down and secure it with the screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 42 ...
2. For Antenna #1, penetrate the antenna jack through the hole. For Antenna #2, loosen the screws on rear panel to remove the rear panel first, and place them aside for later use. Penetrate the antenna jack through the hole. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 43 ...
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Put on the washer and fasten the nut of antenna jack. 4. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together Attach the RF connector at another end of the cable onto the card. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 44 ...
3.9 Install the Top Cover 1. Hold front and rear panel and put the body of unit back to the chassis. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 45 ...
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2. Push the four latches back into the chassis, and fasten the 4 screws as marked. 3. Put the bottom cover onto the system. 4. Fasten the 6 screws on the bottom cover. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 46 ...
3.11 Install a SATA Hard Drive at Front Panel 1. Loosen the screw to remove the HDD bay cover bracket. 2. Pull the rotating arm and pull the HDD bracket out of system. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 47 ...
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4. Align the HDD bracket with the entrance of HDD bay. Insert the HDD bracket and push it until the HDD connector is fully inserted into the SATA slot. 5. Place the rotating arm back and fasten the screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 48 ...
1. Fasten the cover by using the two screws. Note: It’s advised to fasten the 2 screws manually. If fastened with an electrical screw driver, please set the torque of the driver to 2.5 KgF. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 49 ...
3.14 Wall Mount Spectra PowerBox 500 series offers wall mount kit that customers can install system on the wall in convenient and economical ways. 1. Locate mounting holes at the bottom side of system. Use provided 8 screws to fasten the bracket on each side.
VESA 75 mm. Red circles represent the use for VESA 100mm. 1. The following picture illustrates the installation of Spectra PowerBox 500 series on a VESA stand. Align the 4 screw holes of VESA stand with the screw holes on bottom side of system.
Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
4.2.1 System Date Set the date. Please use <Tab> to switch between date elements. 4.2.2 System Time Set the time. Please use <Tab> to switch between time elements. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 54 ...
■ Active Process Cores [All] Allows users to choose the number of active processor cores. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]; if 6 cores CPU is used. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
4.3.3 SATA Configuration ■ SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables Serial ATA controller. ■ SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows users to choose [AHCI] or [RAID] mode. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 56 ...
Port 1 [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA Port 5. 4.3.4 PCH-FW Configuration ■ Intel AMT [Enabled] Allows users to enable or disable Intel® Active Management Technology BIOS execution. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 57 ...
4.3.5 Trusted Computing ■ Security Device Support [Disable] Allow users to enable or disable Security Device Support function. ■ SHA-1 PCR Bank [Enabled] Enables or disables SHA-1 PCR Bank function. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 58 ...
Allows users to select the highest Advanced Configuration Power Interface® (ACPI) sleep state that system will enter when suspend button is pressed. [Suspend Disabled]: Disables entering suspend state. [S3 (suspend to RAM)]: Enables suspend to RAM state. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
This item allows users to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings [Auto] This item allows users to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Allows users to setting CPU smart fan parameters. ■ GPU Smart Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables GPU Smart Fan function. ■ GPU Smart Fan Configuration Allows users to setting GPU smart fan parameters. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 61 ...
[Dynamic Time]: Set the increase time from current time to wake system. 4.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection ■ Console Redirection [Disabled] These items allow users to enable or disable COM0, COM1, COM2, COM3, Com4, COM5 console redirection function. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 62 ...
This item allows users to enable or disable XHCI (USB3.2) hand-off function. ■ USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Enables or disables support for USB mass storage devices. 4.3.12 Network Stack Configuration Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video option ROM. [Do not launch]: Disables option ROM execution. [UEFI]: Enables UEFI option ROM only. [Legacy]: Enables legacy option ROM only. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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4.3.14 NVMe Configuration The screen allows users to select options for the NVMe configuration, and change the value of the selected option. The options will show as the NVME Device is found. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 65 ...
This section allows you to configure chipset related settings according to user’s preference. 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ■ Memory Configuration This item displays detailed memory information in the system. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ■ VT-d [Enabled] This item allows users to enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) function. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]. PCI Express Root Port (CN2 mPCIe) PCI Express Root Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Port. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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[Disabled]: HD Audio device is unconditionally disabled. ■ LAN i219LM Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables i219LM LAN Controller. ■ Wake On LAN (i219) [Enabled] Enables or disables integrated LAN i219LM Wake on LAN function. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 69 ...
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(G3 state). [Always on]: Enters to power on state. [Always off]: Enters to power off state. [Keep last state]: Enters to the last power state before a power failure. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup utility. 4.5.3 Security Boot Secure Boot [Disabled] Enable or disable Secure Boot function. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 71 ...
Allows users to select the power-on state for keyboard NumLock. 4.6.3 Quiet Boot [Disabled] Allows users to enable or disable Quiet Boot function. 4.6.4 Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows users to enable or disable Fast Boot function. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 72 ...
This item allows users to save the changes done so far as user defaults. 4.7.9 Restore User Defaults This item allows users to restore the user defaults to all the options. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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Following is an example to enable configuration and to disable configuration by using debug. -o 4e 87 -o 4e 87 (enable configuration) -o 4e aa (disable configuration) 5.1.1.3 Relative Registers To program the F81866A configuration registers, see the following configuration procedures. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 76 ...
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// Set (bit 0~7) = 0 to select GP 70~77 as Input mode. <Input Value> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x82) // Select configuration register 82h ReadByte(DataPort, Value) // Read bit 0~7 (0xFF)= GP70 ~77 as High. <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 78 ...
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WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x89) // Select configuration register 89h WriteByte(DataPort, Value) // Set bit 0~7=(0/1) to output GP 80~87 as Low or High <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 79 ...
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WriteByte(DataPort, (0x0A)) WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x61) // Select configuration register 61h (Low Byte address) WriteByte(DataPort, (0x00)) <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) default GPIO Port base address is 0xA00h Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 80 ...
Signal High Level: Pull up resistor to XCOM+ ‐ Signal Low Level: = XCOM- ‐ Sink Current: 1A (Max) ‐ Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 82 ...
SW2 on CMI PB-500-COM Module: COM5/COM6 Power Select Location Function DIP1 DIP2 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM5 Location Function DIP3 DIP4 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM6 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 87 ...
6.4 Install an MXM Module Locate the connector of MXM carrier board (J1) on the top side of system. Insert the MXM carrier board vertically to the connector on the system mainboard. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 89 ...
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Place the thermal pad on the chip of MXM Module. Insert the MXM Module into the slot on the MXM carrier board at 45 degrees. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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Put on the thermal block with aligning the four screw-holes, and fasten the four screws. Place the thermal pad on the thermal block. Replace the cover plate at front panel by the accompanying bracket with 4x DP cutout. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 91 ...
6.5 Install a High Speed CMI Module The applicable high speed CMI modules for Spectra PowerBox 500 series are listed in the following table. Model No. Product Description CMI Module with 4x Intel I210-IT GbE LAN, RJ45 Port / 1x...
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Loosen the 2 screws on the front panel to remove the cover plate. Locate the connector of CMI-module (BTB_FH4) on the top side of system. Replace the screw by copper pillar before insert the CMI module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 93 ...
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Insert the CMI module vertically to the female connector on the system mainboard. Fasten the 4 screws to fix it. Attach the M12 I/O bracket, and fasten the two screws and four hex rings to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 94 ...
6.6 Install a PB-500-PoE Module The PB-500-PoE module for Spectra PowerBox 500 series is installed on the PB-500-LAN or the PB-500-LAN-M12 module. Model No. Product Description CMI Module with 4x Intel I210-IT GbE LAN, RJ45 Port / 1x PB-500-PoE Universal Bracket with 4x RJ45 Cutout / CFM Module with PoE Control Function, Individual Port 25.5W...
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Turn over the heatsink of PB-500-PoE and locate the two places marked by red squares. Paste the two thermal pads for PB-500-PoE onto the heatsink carefully. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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PB-500-LAN-M12 module. Fasten 4 screws to fix it. Paste the last thermal pad onto the heatsink carefully, and then execute the step 6 in chapter 6-6 to complete the installation. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Locate the connector of CMI-module (BTB_FH1) on the bottom side of system. Loosen the 2 screws on rear panel to remove the cover plate Penetrate the PB-500-DIO module through the area with an inclined angle. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 98 ...
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Insert the PB-500-DIO module carefully to the CMI connector on main board. Fix it with the two screws as indicated. Attach the PB-500-DIO bracket, and fasten the two screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
1. Locate the connector of CMI-module (BTB_FH1) on the bottom side of system. 2. Loosen the 2 screws on rear panel to remove the cover plate Penetrate the PB-500-COM module through the area with an inclined angle. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 100 ...
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Loosen the 4 D-Sub jack screws as marked on photo. Attach the COM bracket. Fasten 2 screws and 4 D-Sub jack screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
Locate the power Ignition connector (IGN_PH1) on system motherboard as indicated. Insert the connector of power ignition board to the female connector on system motherboard. Fasten two screws to secure the power ignition board. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
1. Prepare an external fan. Loosen the 2 screws halfway on mounting frame before attempting to install it. 2. Slide the FAN into the groove of chassis as illustrated. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500...
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3. Tighten the 2 screws to fix it onto chassis. 4. Insert the plug of the external fan to the external fan power connector. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 500 104 ...
6.11 DIN-Rail Mount Brackets Spectra PowerBox 500 series offers DIN-Rail Mount that customer can install system on the DIN Rail. 1. Please refer to section 3.14 Wall Mount Brackets to install mounting bracket at both sides of system. Fasten 2 DIN rail mounting clips to mounting brackets on both sides with provided 4 screws as illustrated.
6.12 Side Mount Bracket Spectra PowerBox 500 series offers Side Mount Bracket that customer can install system to the right or left side of wall to create effective of space. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom side of system. Fasten the 8 screws to fix the side mount bracket with system together.
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