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Page 1 SBC-A44-pITX Single Board Computer ® with the Intel Atom E3800 family SOCs and ECC DDR3L memory on picoITX form factor...
Page 2 The above mentioned documents are copyright © 2008 Insyde Software Corp. All rights reserved. For further information on this module or other SECO products, but also to get the required assistance for any and possible issues, please contact us using the dedicated web form available at http://www.seco.com (registration required).
Page 3 Optional multi-standard serial ports ....................................... 32 μSD slot .............................................. 33 3.3.8 3.3.9 S-ATA connectors ..........................................34 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 4 Exit menu ..............................................60 Chapter 5. APPENDICES.................................... 61 Thermal Design ............................................62 Accessories ..............................................63 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 5 5.2.1 Accessories kit CABKITA44 ........................................63 5.2.2 USB-to-Serial port converter modules ....................................64 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 6  Safety  Electrostatic discharges  RoHS compliance  Terminology and definitions  Reference specifications SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 7 All changes or modifications to the equipment not explicitly approved by SECO S.r.l. could impair the equipment s functionalities and could void the warranty SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 8 A RMA Number will be sent within 1 working day (only for on-line RMA requests). SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 9 The SBC-A44-pITX board is designed using RoHS compliant components and is manufactured on a lead-free production line. It is therefore fully RoHS compliant. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 10 Open Computing Language, a software library based on C99 programming language, conceived explicitly to realise parallel computing using Graphics Processing Units (GPU) SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 11 Host Controller Interface, Host controller for USB 3.0 ports, which can also manage USB 2.0 and USB1.1 ports SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 12 USB 2.0 and USB OTG http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_20_070113.zip USB 3.0 http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_30_spec_070113.zip ® Intel Atom Bay Trail family http://ark.intel.com/products/codename/55844/Bay-Trail#@Embedded SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 13 Chapter 2.  Introduction  Technical specifications  Electrical specifications  Mechanical specifications  Block diagram SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 14 Please refer to following chapter for a complete list of all peripherals integrated and characteristics. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 15 2.2 Technical specifications ® Intel Atom E3845, Quad Core @1.91GHz, 2MB Cache, 10W TDP 2 x USB 3.0 Host ports on Dual Type-A socket ® Intel Atom E3827, Dual Core @1.75GHz, 1MB Cache, 8W TDP 2 x USB 2.0 Host port on internal pin header ®...
Page 16 2.3 Electrical specifications SBC-A44-pITX needs to be supplied only with an external 12V ± 5% power supply, minimum 40W for basic functionalities recommended. This voltage can be supplied through a standard 6.3mm (internal pin, diameter 2.0 mm) Power Jack (CN8). Internal pin is V power line.
Page 17 88mA (wake on LAN enabled) Suspend State power consumption: 100mA (resume from LAN + Resume from USB enabled) SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 18 Other suffixes are used for application specific power rails, which are derived from same voltage value of voltage switched rails, if it is not differently stated (for example, +5V is derived from +5V_S, and so on). HDMI SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 19 The printed circuit of the board is made of ten layers, some of them are ground planes, for disturbance rejection. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 20 OPTIONAL SECTIONS SPI Flash SPI Flash HDMI DDR3L ECC Power section System Memory (SODIMM) +12V SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 21 Chapter 3.  Introduction  Connectors overview  Connectors description SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 22 Double USB 3.0 Dual Gigabit Power In Jack HDMI type A Ethernet #0 / #1 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 23 Manufacturer connector (reserved) CN23 GPIO Pin Header CN11 Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports #0 / #1 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 24 GBEx_MDI3+/GBEx_MDI3-: Ethernet Controller #x Media Dependent Interface (MDI) I/O differential pair #3. It is the fourth differential pair in Gigabit Ethernet mode; it is not used in 10/100Mbps modes. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 25 USB_SSRX1+/USB_SSRX1-: USB Super Speed Port #1 receive differential pair; it is managed by xHCI controller through the USB Hub downstream Superspeed Port #1. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 26 “USB 3.0”, see paragraph 4.3.3) before performing Windows  ® 7 and chipset’s driver installation SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 27 LVDS_EVEN_TX0+/ LVDS_EVEN_TX0-: LVDS Even Channel differential data pair #0. TOUCH_INT# TOUCH_SDA LVDS_EVEN_TX1+/ LVDS_EVEN_TX1-: LVDS Even Channel differential data pair #1. +3.3V_A SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 28 (they are normally not accessible on samples, due to the presence of the pin header, but could be requested for mass productions). SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 29 Always use HDMI-certified cables for the connection between the board and the HDMI display; a category 2 (High-Speed) cable is recommended for higher resolutions, category 1 cables can be used for 720p resolution. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 30 Alternatively, it is also possible to buy SECO’s dedicated front panel module, which offers two standard audio jacks, two pushbuttons (for reset and power on) and two LEDs, for SATA activity and Power status signalling.
Page 31 As already written in the previous paragraph dedicated to Audio interface, it is possible to buy SECO’s dedicated front panel module, which offers standard connections: two standard audio jacks, two pushbuttons (for reset and power on) and two LEDs, for SATA activity and Power status signaling.
Page 32 Please check paragraphs 4.3.5, 4.3.6 and 4.3.11 for further details on serial ports enabling and console redirection SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 33 SD_DATA[0÷3]: SD Card data bus. SD_DATA0 signal is used for all communication modes. SD_DATA[1÷3] signals are required for 4-bit communication mode. SD_PWR: +3.3V_S SD dedicated Power rail SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 34 An adapter cable for powering SATA disks from this connector is also contained inside the dedicated cable kit (CABKITA44) for SBC-A44-pITX board. Please also check chapter 5.2.1for further details. +5V_S SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 35 SATA1_RX+/SATA1_RX-: Serial ATA Channel #0 Receive differential pair, multiplexed with N.C. +3.3V_A PCI Express Lane #2 Receive Output Differential pair SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 36 Please be aware that GPI/O connector CN32 is available only on boards with PCB revision C or higher. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 37 For use of these memories, on board there is one SO-DIMM DDR3L socket (CN3), type LOTES p/n AAA-DDR-111-K01 or equivalent, a right angle, high profile socket, used for high speed system memory applications. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 38  Advanced menu  Security menu  Power menu  Boot menu  Exit menu SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 39 <Enter> key allows to display or change the setup option listed for a particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow display the setup sub- screens. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 40 Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00. The system date is in the format mm/dd/yyyy. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 41 Configures the parameters for ACPI management INT/IRQ Configuration See submenu Configures PCI INT and IRQ assignments SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 42 In BIOS and during boot USB 3.0 devices will work in High Speed mode SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 43 Disabled / Enabled Allows enabling / disabling the disabling of USB Device’s name in the timeout string. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 44 Enable or Disable Virtual Channel 1 of Audio Controller HDMI Codec Disabled / Enabled Enable or Disable internal HDMI Codec for audio SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 45 LVDS I2C Support Disabled / Enabled Enable / Disable the I2C Bus available on LVDS connector CN16 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 46 TXE Unconfiguration Perform Yes / No Allows to revert TXE settings to the factory defaults SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 48 Numeric Value Vertical Addressable Video in pixels, a.k.a. Vertical resolution (e.g. 768 on a 1024x768 LFP) SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 49 Enabled / Disabled Enable or disable Bus swapping (Odd  Even) LVDS BUS Swapping Enabled / Disabled SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 50 Serial ATA Port 0 / 1 Shows information related to eventual devices connected to SATA ports 0 or 1 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 51 Use or not global settings for Serial Port 0 for the console Redirection VT_100 / VT_100+ / Terminal Type Set Console Redirection terminal type VT_UTF8 / PC_ANSI SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 52 Allows the selection of the IRQ o be assigned to single PCI INT lines IRQ / INT H IRQ SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 54 ACPI Power off management Enabled / Disabled When disabled, a manual Power off is required SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 55 C1 / C6 / C7 Allows selection of the maximum C-State that must be supported by the OS. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 56 50 / 75 / 100 threshold. Above AC0, the fan will run at full speed. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 57 Using this menu item is possible to select to which specifications release the ACPI tables must be Acpi1.0B / Acpi3.0 / Acpi4.0 / ACPI selection compliant. Acpi5.0 SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 59 Use the + and - Keys to change the boot order priority SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 60 Save Custom Default values for all the setup items. Discard Changes Discard Changes but doesn’t exit from setup utility. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 62 SA44-DISS-1 SBC-A44-pITX Heatspreader Kit SA44-DISS-2 SBC-A44-pITX Heatsink Kit SA44-DISS-3 SBC-A44-pITX Heatsink with integrated FAN Kit SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 63 SATA power cable, for connection of power rails of external SATA disks / SSDs to internal SATA power connector CN21. SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 64 USB to RS422 serial port converter with RJ-45 connector VA13-0000-2300-C0 USB to RS485 serial port converter with RJ-45 connector SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.
Page 65 SECO Srl - Via Calamandrei 91 52100 Arezzo - ITALY Ph: +39 0575 26979 - Fax: +39 0575 350210 www.seco.com SBC-A44-pITX SBC-A44-pITX User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.5 - Author: S.B. - Reviewed by G.G Copyright © 2017 SECO S.r.l.

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