Extreme performance digital signage player (70 pages)
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SI-642 4K Signage Player with Intel® HD Graphics 620 User’s Manual Version 1.0 (February 2021)
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
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0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) SI-642 User Manual...
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Avoid Disassembly Do not disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Doing so could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. SI-642 User Manual...
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Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. SI-642 User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: Features Packing List Accessories Specifications Product View Dimensions...
1.1 Introduction The SI-642-N is a 4K digital signage player that leverages the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ U-series processors. The platform can be installed in restaurant as a menu board player or used in commercial establishments to increase brand awareness and customer engagement or deployed in transportation networks to provide real-time information and advertising relevant to the traveler.
1.3 Packing List Your product package should include the items listed below. If any of the items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. SI-642 Digital Signage Player Power Adaptor ...
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Note: The product performance relies on the system functioning as a whole. The level of CPU/APU/GPU processor, the interaction among the processor and the memory and storage bandwidth, or the functionality of the digital signage application software may affect the product performance. SI-642 User Manual...
USB 3.1 Ports (CN3, CN4) 12V DC-in Connector (CN1) Rear View Function Function Power Button (SW1) USB 3.1 Ports (CN7, CN8) HDD Activity and Power LED LAN 1 (CN9), LAN2 (CN10) HDMI Port (CN6) Audio Line-Out (CN11) SI-642 User Manual...
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Side View Function SIM Card Slot Oblique View SI-642 User Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information The information provided in this chapter includes: Installation of memory, M.2 and mini PCIe card Information and locations of connectors...
Hardware Configuration 2.1 Installation / Replacement The following pictures show how to disassemble the SI-642. 1. Remove the bracket holder (wall mount) by releasing the three (3) screws shown below. 2. Remove the cover plate by releasing the six (6) screws shown below.
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3. Remove the I/O connector cover plates by releasing the six (6) screws shown below. 4. Separate the system board from the base heat sink by releasing the six (6) screws shown below. SI-642 User Manual...
Gently push the module in an upright position until the clips of the slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fintertips to eject the module. SI-642 User Manual...
1. Thread and fasten the hex nut and the 2. Apply adhesive around here. washer. Then install the antenna. Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC). SI-642 User Manual...
Hardware Configuration 2.2 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your SI-642 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use.
Pin Assignment for COM1 (RJ45) Port Signal Name Pin # Pin# Function RTS, Request to Send Data Terminal Ready TXD, Transmit Data GND, Ground GND, Ground RXD, Receive Data DSR, Data Set Ready CTS, Clear to Send SI-642 User Manual...
INF files for Plug & Play function for the chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. SI-642 User Manual...
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Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 4. Accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Install. 6. After the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. SI-642 User Manual...
3.3 VGA Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Intel(R) HD Graphics Driver. SI-642 User Manual...
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next until the installation starts. 6. When Setup is complete, restart the computer. SI-642 User Manual...
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. SI-642 User Manual...
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Driver Installation 3. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next. 4. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-642 User Manual...
3.5 LAN Driver Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers.. SI-642 User Manual...
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4. Accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. On the Setup Options screen, select the desired features you want installed. Then click Next to continue. 6. When the Install wizard has completed the installation, click Finish. SI-642 User Manual...
Management Engine Components Drivers Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Intel(R) ME 12.x Drivers. SI-642 User Manual...
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Driver Installation 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 4. Accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. After Intel Management Engine Components have been successfully installed, click Finish. SI-642 User Manual...
3.7 Intel® Serial IO Drivers Installation 1. Insert the disk enclosed in the package with the board. Click Intel on the left pane and then Intel(R) Whiskeylake-U Chipset Drivers on the right pane. 2. Click Intel(R) Serial IO Drivers. SI-642 User Manual...
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 4. Accept the license agreement and click Next until the installation starts. 5. When prompted to install the driver, click Next. 6. After completing the installation, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-642 User Manual...
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: Main Settings Advanced Settings Chipset Settings Security Settings ...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. SI-642 User Manual...
System Time Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. 4.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. SI-642 User Manual...
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This should be enabled only if both WWAN and WLAN solution are based on Intel components. Discrete Serial I/O UART0 needs to be enabled to select BT Bluetooth module. Module Advanced Configures ACPI objects for wireless devices. settings WWAN Configures WWAN related options. Configuration SI-642 User Manual...
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Number of cores to enable in each processor Active Procesor Cores package. Enables / Disables utilization of additional Intel Trusted Execution hardware capabilities provided by Intel(R) Technology Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. SI-642 User Manual...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.3 Power & Performance BIOS Setting Description CPU – Power CPU power management control options. Management Control Enables/Disables processor Turbo Mode Turbo Mode (requires Intel Speed Step or Intel Speed Shift to be available and enabled). SI-642 User Manual...
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ME State Temporarily Disabled Mode. When disabled, AMT BIOS Features are no longer supported and user is no longer able to AMT BIOS Features access MEBx Setup. Note: This option does not disable Manageability Features in FW. SI-642 User Manual...
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1.3. Some HCK tests might not support 1.3. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. Device Select TPM 2.0 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will support both with the default set to TPM SI-642 User Manual...
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Enables / Disables system ability to hibernate Enable Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the ACPI Sleep State system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. SI-642 User Manual...
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For example, if setting up a schedule from Wednesday 5 p.m. to Thursday 2 a.m., configure two schedule slots. But if setting up a schedule from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, configure only a schedule slot. SI-642 User Manual...
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4.4.8 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Port 1 Configuration Sets parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port Enable / Disable the serial port. Select an optimal setting for the Super IO Change Settings device. SI-642 User Manual...
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Hardware Monitor BIOS Setting Description These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function feature of the Temperatures / Voltages motherboard. The values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. SI-642 User Manual...
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The maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Device power-up delay “Auto” uses default value for a Root port it is 100ms. But for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. SI-642 User Manual...
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BIOS Setup 4.4.11 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description CSM Support Enables/Disables CSM Support. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. 4.4.12 NVMe Configuration SI-642 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 4.5 Chipset Settings BIOS Setting Description System Agent (SA) Configuration System Agent (SA) parameters PCH-IO Configuration PCH parameters SI-642 User Manual...
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4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration BIOS Setting Description Graphics Configuration Configures the graphics settings. VT-d Checks if VT-d function on MCH is supported. SI-642 User Manual...
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Sets the aperture size as 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1024 MB or 2048 MB. Aperture Size Note: Above 4 GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048 MB aperture. To use this feature, disable CSM support. SI-642 User Manual...
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Enables / Disables the integrated LAN to wake up the Enable system. Enables / Disables PS_ON support a new C10 state from the CPU on desktop SKUs that enables a lower power PS_ON Enable target that will be required by the California Energy commission (CEC). SI-642 User Manual...
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Enables / Disables the SATA device. Controller(s) SATA Mode Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Options: Selection AHCI / Intel RST Premium Serial ATA Enables / Disables serial ports. Ports SATA Ports Hot Enables / Disables SATA Ports HotPlug. Plug SI-642 User Manual...
4.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. Password User Password Sets a user password. Secure Boot Configures Secure Boot. SI-642 User Manual...
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Restore Factory Forces system to user mode. Install factory default Keys Secure Boot key databases. Enables expert users to modify Secure Boot Policy Management variables without full authentication. SI-642 User Manual...
Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup Restore Defaults options. Save as User Saves the changes done so far as User Defaults. Defaults Restore User Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. Defaults SI-642 User Manual...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. I/O Port Address Map Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)
Motherboard resources 0x0000164E-0x0000164F Motherboard resources 0x00000800-0x0000087F Motherboard resources 0x000000F0-0x000000F0 Numeric data processor 0x0000F050-0x0000F057 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F040-0x0000F043 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F020-0x0000F03F Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1) 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000050-0x00000053 System timer SI-642 User Manual...
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