BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2021/01/30 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. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of C&T Solution Inc.
Preface BCO-2000 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 BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at https://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.
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.1 Overview C&T Basic Fanless Embedded Systems are designed for entry-level applications and basic needs. The BCO series can oversee connected devices and manage the collection, storage, and transmission of sensor data, and is capable of distilling unexplored value in data. It is not only robust and can withstand dust, shock, and vibration, but also can suitable for industrial automation, industrial control, kiosk &...
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.2 Hardware Specification System Support 8th Gen. Intel® WL-UE Processor (15W TDP) Operating System Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE Processor 6M Cache, Windows Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit (RS5 or Higher) Processor up to 4.10 GHz Linux Kernel 5.x (Fedora 30 or Higher / Linux Intel®...
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O Front Panel LAN port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network Power LED Antenna hole Indicates the power status of the system Used to connect an antenna for optional Mini- PCIe WiFi module...
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DC IN Expandable I/O bracket Used to plug a DC power input with terminal • COM Port: block COM2 or COM4 Support RS232/422/485 serial COM port device COM1 ~ COM2 support RS232/422/485 serial •...
BCO-2000 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 the chassis bottom 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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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Remove the sata cable、power cable & remove the bottom cover.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.3 Installing SODIMM 1. SODIMM sockets are available for BCO-2000 series on the top side. 2. Insert memory module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the memory module vertically downward until you hear the “click” sound. Make...
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.4 Installing Mini PCIe card / mSATA 1. Mini PCIe 2 can support mSATA. 2. Insert mini PCIe card or mSATA module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the mini PCIe card or mSATA module down and lock it with one screws (M2.5x3.7L).
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.5 Installing antenna 1. Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel. Front Rear 2. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole. 3. Put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack.
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together. 5. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module.
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.7 Installing SATA HDD 1. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 2. Fasten the four screws (M3x5L) to lock the HDD bracket in place. 3. insert power cable and sata cable.
BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing SIM card 1. Following the below direction to open the SIM cover 2. Inser SIM card. 3. Following the below direction until you hear the “click” sound. Make sure the SIM card is firmly in place.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Installing DIN rail holder 1. Din rail holder is available for BCO-2000 series as optional accessories. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover. The highlighted screw holes below will be used.
BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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. ■...
BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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 Acceleration Use RST Legacy OROM Disabled[Default] ,...
BCO-2000 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. 2. After reboot the system, please into BIOS utility and then will see “Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology”...
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 3. Into Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, and start create RAID volume. 4. Start Create the RAID ■ Select Disk that you want to do the RAID ■ Select [x]; No-Select [ ]...
BCO-2000 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. Pending operation None[Default] , Schedule an Operation for the Security Device.
BCO-2000 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 Suspend Disabled, Select the highest ACPI sleep state the S3 (Suspend to RAM)[Default]...
BCO-2000 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). Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB).
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BCO-2000 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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BCO-2000 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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BCO-2000 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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BCO-2000 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; , &...
BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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...
BCO-2000 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“.
BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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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BCO-2000 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, 2 GB, 2.25 GB,...
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Graphic Configuration Item Options Description GTT Size 2MB, Select the GTT Size . 4MB, 8MB[Default] Aperture Size 128MB, Select the Aperture Size. 256MB[Default] , Note : Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is 512MB, automatically enabled when selecting 1024MB,...
BCO-2000 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. Restore AC Power Power On, Specify what state to go to when power is Loss...
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BCO-2000 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 8 / 9 /16 ASPM Disabled [Default] , Set the ASPM Level: L0s,...
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BCO-2000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ USB Configuration Item Options Description XHCI Disable Disabled [Default] , Option to enable Compliance Mode. Default Compliance mode Enabled is to disable Compliance Mode. Change to enabled for Compliance Mode testing.
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BCO-2000 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.
BCO-2000 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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BCO-2000 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. The mode change requires platform reset Secure Boot Mode Standard,...
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BCO-2000 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...
BCO-2000 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. Bootup NumLock On[Default] , Select the Keyboard NumLock state.
BCO-2000 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.
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