VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2021/01/10 Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc. does not guarantee that the contents herein are complete, true, accurate or non-misleading.
Preface VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Preface VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at www.candtsolution.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Preface VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Package Contents Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty VCO-6131-4M2 Series Fanless Embedded System Utility DVD Driver Wall Mount Kit Accessory Kit Ordering Information Model No.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.2 Hardware Specification System 2x RS-232/422/485, Support 8 Gen Intel® CFL-R S Processor 2x RS-232/422/485 (internal) (LGA 1151, 65W/35W TDP) 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Intel® Core™ i7-9700E, 8 Cores, 12MB cache, up to 4.4 GHz (24V) 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps, internal),...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O Front Panel DisplayPort ATX power on/off switch Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Press to power-on or power-off the system DVI-I port USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (10 Gbps)
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O Top Panel Universal I/O Bracket Used to customized I/O output Top Panel Rear Panel...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.2 Connector / Switch Definition List of Connector / Switch Connector Location Definition AT_ATX1 AT / ATX Power Mode Switch PWR_SW1 Power Switch RESET1 Reset Switch USB 3.2 Gen 2 、 USB 3.2 Gen 1 、 USB2.0...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions 2.3.5 SF100 SPI Con Signal Signal Power ( 3V ) MISO MOSI SPI_GATE#...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions Left Right AT_ATX1: AT / ATX Power Mode Switch Switch Definition 1-2 (Left) ATX Power Mode (Default) 2-3 (Right) AT Power Mode Left Right CAR_PWR1: PC / Car Mode Switch...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions 1 2 3 DELAY_TIME1 Power off delay time setup Switch Switch 1 / 2 / 3 Definition ON / ON / ON 3 sec.(Default Shutdown Timer by O.S)...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions LINE_OUT1 MIC_IN1 LINE_OUT1 : MIC_IN1 : Line-out Jack (Green) Connector Type: 5- Microphone Jack (Pink) Connector Type: pin Phone Jack 5-pin Phone Jack Definition Definition OUT_R MIC_R...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions CLR_CMOS1: Clear BIOS Switch Switch Definition 1-2 (Left) Normal Status (Default) 2-3 (Right) Clear BIOS PWR_SW1: Power Button Definition Definition Power Button...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions RESET1 : Reset Button Definition RESET USB3_1 : USB3.1 Connector, Type A Definition Definition USB3_RX+ USB2_D- USB2_D+ USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_RX-...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions Digital Input Wurung Digital Output Wurung...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions PWR_SW2 : Remote Power Switch Type: Terminal Block 1x2 2-pin, 3.5mm pitch Definition Power Button...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions PWR_SW3 : Remote Power Switch 1x4 pin box header, 2.0mm pitch Definition Power Button PWR_LED HDD_LED...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions CN3 CN4 : LAN and USB3.1 GEN 2 Ports Connector Type:RJ45 port with LEDs and dual USB3.1 ports Definition Definition Definition LAN1_MDI0P USB2_D1- USB2_D2- LAN1_MDI0N USB2_D1+ USB2_D2+...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions Act LED Status Definition Blinking Yellow Data Activity No Activity Link LED Status Definition Steady Orange 1Gbps Network Link Steady Green 100Mbps Network Link 10Mbps Network Link...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions SATA with Power Connector Definition Definition +12V DEVSLP +12V +12V...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.1 Set torque force to 3.5 kgf-cm to execute all the screwing and unscrewing. 3.2 Removing heat sink cover In order to prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 2. Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom side. 3. Now you can remove the heat sink cover.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Disconnecting expansion module from computing module 1. Remove the 3 connecting brackets on the top side of the system and the 3 brackets on the bottom side. 2. Now you can separate the expansion module from the computing module.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.4 Removing chassis bottom cover 1. Unscrew the 6 screws highlighted below. 2. Unscrew 4 screws on the front side. 3. Hold the body of the system and lift it vertically away.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.5 Install HDD/SSD on the internal SATA bay 1. Two internal SATA HDD/SSD bays are available for RCO-6100 series. 2. Unscrew the 4 screws (M3x5L) to remove the internal SATA HDD/SSD bay.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Install the HDD/SSD bracket following the direction below. 5. Fasten the 4 screws to lock the internal HDD/SSD bracket.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.6 Installing HDD on removable SATA HDD bay Two removable SATA HDD bays are available for VCO-6000 Series. 1. Unscrew the two sun screws circled below to take out the removable SATA HDD bay.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Slide the HDD bracket back and then fasten the sun screws. 4. Installation complete...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.7 Installing SODIMM 1. Place the system body with SODIMM socket facing upward. Two SODIMM sockets are available for RCO-6100 series on the top side. 2. Insert memory module from 45 degree direction.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing CPU 1. Press down the CPU socket lever in order to open the socket cover. 2. Remove the CPU protective cover.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Insert CPU gently. 4. Press down the lever again to hold the socket cover.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 5. Paste thermal pad on the CPU. 6. Place the designated heat block onto the CPU with thermal pad.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 7. Lock the heat block with three screws (M3x5L). Screw driver will able to penetrate through the holes on the top in order to fasten the screws with copper stud. 8. Paste the thermal pad onto the installed heat block.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 9. Paste the thermal pad onto the installed heat block.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Installing Mini PCIe card / mSATA The RCO-6100 series has two Mini PCIe slots, both of which are on the top. The MINI-PCI E1 on the top supports mSATA. MINI-PCI 1. Insert Mini PCIe card from 45 degree direction.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.10 Installing M.2 2280 NVMe SSD RCO-6100 series PCBA has an M.2 M key slot on the top, CN2 currently supports NVMe SSD applications 1. Insert M.2 M Key card from 45 degree direction.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.11 Installing WiFi Module RCO-6100 series PCBA has an M.2 E key slot on the top, CN1 currently supports WiFi application 1. Insert M.2 E Key card from 45 degree direction. 2. Press the M.2 E Key card down and lock it with one screw (M2x3.7L).
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. RCO-6100 series system has 4 antenna holes, remove antenna hole plug on the system panel. 4. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole, and fasten the nut with SMA jack.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 5. Assemble the antenna and SMA jack together. 6. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.12 Installing Mini PCIe card / 4GLTE RCO-6100 series PCBA has two Mini PCIe slots on the top, MINI-PCI E2 currently supports 4GLTE applications MINI-PCI E2 1. Insert Mini PCIe card from 45 degree direction.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.13 Installing antenna 1. Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel. 2. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole, and fasten the nut with SMA jack...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Assemble the antenna and SMA jack together. 4. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.14 Installing graphic Card 1. Remove the 6 screws in the circle below. 2. Push the chassis cover following the below direction to open the expansion module.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Now you can remove the top cover. 4. Remove the 11 screws in the circle below...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 5. Now you can remove the graphic card expansion module. 6. Remove the power cable.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 7. Remove the SFF 8654 x8 cable.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 8. Unscrew the 5 screws highlighted below. 9. Unscrew the 4 screws highlighted below.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 10. Unscrew the screw to remove the I/O sheild. 11. Install the graphic card according to the below direction and ensure the gold finger is inserted into the slot.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 12. Install the screw back to secure the graphic card. 13. Insert power cable from the power board to the graphic card.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 14. Adjust the arm until it holds the card firmly in place. 15. Then fasten the screw on the holder.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 16. Fasten the 4 screws. 17. Fasten the 2 screws.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 18. Put the graphic expansion module into the expansion chassis. 19. Fasten the 11 screws.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 20. Insert the power cable. 21. Insert the SFF 8654 x8 cable...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 22. Close the chassis cover...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 BIOS Introduction The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. BIOS Setup Power on the embedded system and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter the setup screens.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2 Main Setup Press <Del> to enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main setup screen is showed as following when the setup utility is entered. System Date/Time is set up in the Main Menu.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.1 CPU Configuration Item Options Description Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled, When enabled, a VMM can utilize the Technology Enabled[Default] additional hardware capabilities provided by Virtualization Technology. Active Processor Cores All[Default] Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration Item Options Description AMT BIOS Features Disabled, When disabled AMT BIOS Features are no Enabled[Default] longer supported and user is no longer able to access MEBx Setup. Note:This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.3 SATA and RST Configuration Item Options Description SATA Controller(s) Disabled, Enable/Disable SATA Device. Enabled[Default] SATA Mode Selection AHCI[Default] , Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.4 RST (UEFI RAID) Configuration How to set the UEFI RAID: 1. When set to “Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration“, please save change reset system. 1. After reboot the system, please into BIOS utility and then will see “Intel (R) Rapid Storage...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 3. Into Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, and start create RAID volume. 3. Start Create the RAID ■ Select Disk that you want to do the RAID ■ Select [x]; No-Select [ ]...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.5 Trusted Computing Item Options Description Security Device Support Enabled, Enable/Disable BIOS support for security Disabled[Default] , device. O.S. will not show Security Device.TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.6 ACPI Settings Item Options Description Enable Hibernation Disabled , Enables or Disables System ability to Enabled[Default], Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. ACPI Sleep State...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.7 Super IO Configuration This setting allows you to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. Item Description Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; , &...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; , &...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 3 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address IO=3E8h; IRQ=7; , &...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 4 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address & IO=2E8h; IRQ=7; , IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 5 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address & IO=2F0h; IRQ=7; , IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 6 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], This item allows you to change the address & IO=2E0h; IRQ=7; , IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.8 Hardware Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages and temperatures. Item Options Description Smart Fan Function Disabled[Default], Enabled or Disable Smart Fan...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Smart Fan Mode Configuration Item Options Description Expansion Fan Manual Mode, Smart Fan Mode Select SmartFan Control SMART FAN IV Mode[Default], 4M2 Expansion Fan Manual Mode, Smart Fan Mode Select SmartFan Control...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection Item Options Description Console Redirection Disabled[Default], These items allows you to enable or disable Enabled COM1 console redirection...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.11 CSM Configuration Item Options Description CSM Support Disabled, This item allows users to enable or disable Enabled[Default] for “CSM Support”. GateA20 Active Upon Request[Default] , This item allows users to set Upon Request Always or Always for "GateA20 Active“.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.12 USB Configuration Item Options Description Legacy USB Support Enabled[Default] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option Disabled disables legacy support if no USB devices are Auto connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Chipset This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Memory Configuration Item Options Description Max TOLUD Dynamic[Default], Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic 1GB, assignment would adjust TOLUD 1.25GB, automatically based on largest MMIO length 1.5 GB, of installed graphic controller 1.75 GB,...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Graphic Configuration Item Options Description Primary Display Auto[Default] , Select which of IGFX/PEG Graphics device should PEG + IGFX be Primary Display. PEG+IGFX(Multiple-Displays): IGFX will be primary and only display under BIOS and DOS mode.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ PEG Port Configuration Item Options Description Enable Root Port Enabled[Default] , Enable or Disable the Root Port Disabled Max Link Speed Auto[Default] , Configure PEG 0:X:X Max Speed Gen1, Gen3, Gen3,...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Item Options Description PCH LAN Controller Enabled [Default] , Enable/Disable onboard NIC. Disabled Wake on LAN Enable Enabled, Enable/Disable integrated LAN to wake the Disabled [Default] system. ■ PCI Express Configuration...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ PCI Express Root Port 8 / 9 / 16 Item Options Description PCI Express Root Port Disabled [Default] , Control the PCI Express Root Port. Enabled 5 /10 /14/15/16/19/21 ASPM Disabled [Default] ,...
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ USB Configuration Item Options Description XHCI Disable Disabled [Default] , Option to enable Compliance Mode. Default is Compliance mode Enabled to disable Compliance Mode. Change to enabled for Compliance Mode testing.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ HD Audio Configuration Item Options Description HD Audio Disabled, Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Enabled [Default] Disabled = HDA will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally enabled.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Security Security menu allow users to change administrator password and user password settings. ■ Administrator Password This item allows you to set Administrator Password. ■ User Password This item allows you to set User Password.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Security Boot Item Options Description Secure Boot Disabled [Default] , Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot Enabled is Enabled,Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode.
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VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Key Management Item Options Description Factory Key Provision Disabled [Default] , Install factory default Secure Boot keys after Enabled the platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode...
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.6 Boot This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. Item Options Description Setup Prompt 1[Default] Number of seconds to wait for setup Timeout activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Save & Exit This setting allows users to configure the boot settings. ■ Save Changes and Reset This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes. This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.
VCO-6131E-4M2 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO GPIO Sample Code GPIO Setting PIN# GPIO# Default Configuration XCOM- XCOM+ OUT8 DIO Output8 DIO Input8 OUT7 DIO Output7 DIO Input7 OUT6 DIO Output6 DIO Input6 OUT5 DIO Output5 DIO Input5...
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