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  • Page 1 User Manual ARK-2121F Fanless Embedded Box Computer...
  • Page 2 Ce package contient un manuel de l'utilisateur sur papier en chinois à des fins de certification Chine CCC, et veuillez télécharger le dernier manuel de l'utilisateur et le pilote en anglais sur le site Web ci-dessous: https://www.advantech.com/support/ details/manual?id=1-1140EI9 Veuillez ne pas tenir compte du manuel de l'utilisateur sur papier chinois si le produit ne doit pas être vendu et / ou installé...
  • Page 3 The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2021 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to improve the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants the original purchaser that all of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation.
  • Page 5 Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com to obtain the latest product information. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support or additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before calling: –...
  • Page 6  1 x Simplified Chinese manual  Ordering Information Model Number Description ARK-2121F-U0A1E Celeron J1900 2.0GHz w/HDMI, VGA, dual GbE, 6 COM, 6 USB Optional Accessories Part Number Description AC-to-DC Adapter, DC19 V/3.42 A 65 W, with Phoenix Power Plug, 96PSA-A65W19P2-2 0 ~ 40 °C (32 ~ 104 °F) for Home and Office Use...
  • Page 7 The product is intended to be supplied by an UL Listed power supply or dc source suitable for use at Tma 70 °C/158 °F min. This power supply’s output should meet PS2 (or LPS) ES1 (for SELV) and output is rated 9-36Vdc, 5- 11.25A min. Please contact Advantech for further information. ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 8 Consignes de sécurité Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions de sécurité. Veuillez conserver ce manuel de l'utilisateur pour référence ultérieure. Veuillez débrancher cet équipement de la prise secteur avant le nettoyage. Utili- sez un chiffon humide. N'utilisez pas de détergent liquide ou pulvérisé pour le nettoyage.
  • Page 9 CC adaptée à une utilisation à Tma 70 ? min. Lorsque la sortie est conforme à PS2 (ou LPS) ES1 (ou SELV) et que la sortie est de 9 à 36 Vcc, 5 à 1,25 A min., Si vous avez besoin d'aide supplémentaire, veuillez contacter Advantech pour plus d'informations. ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 10 ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter Introduction..........1 Introduction ....................2 Product Features..................3 1.2.1 General ..................3 1.2.2 Display ..................3 1.2.3 Ethernet ..................3 Chipset ...................... 3 1.3.1 Specifications................3 1.3.2 iManager/SUSI 4.0................ 4 Mechanical Specifications................. 5 1.4.1 Dimensions ................... 5 Figure 1.1 Mechanical Dimension Diagram......... 5 1.4.2 Weight...................
  • Page 12 2.4.2 Memory Installation..............17 2.4.3 mSATA Installation ..............19 Installing Mounting Brackets ..............21 Chapter BIOS Settings ........23 BIOS Setup ..................... 24 Figure 3.1 Initial Setup Program Screen ........24 Entering Setup ..................24 Main Setup....................25 Figure 3.2 Main Setup Screen........... 25 3.3.1 System date/System time ............
  • Page 13 Chapter Introduction This chapter details background information on the ARK-2121F series.

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Advantech’s ARK-2121F is an intelligent, fanless embedded system with multiple I/O ® powered by an Intel Celeron™ J1900 Quad Core low-power processors. This new ® generation of Intel Celeron™ processor delivers a 300% processing power and ® graphics performance increase when compared with Intel Atom™...

  • Page 15: Product Features

    Storage: 1 x mSATA and 1 x high capacity 2.5" SATA HDD (up to 12.5mm  height) Expansion Interface: Supports 2 x full size MiniPCIe (1 with SIM holder)  Software API: Advantech iManager/SUSI 4.0 and SUSIAccess - Remote  Device Management technology 1.2.2 Display ®...

  • Page 16: Imanager/Susi 4.0

    1.3.1.2 Chipset DirectX 11.1 and OpenGL 3.0  Internal Graphics Display Ports VGA + HDMI, and HDMI 1.4a  Features Supports HDCP 1.3  H/W accelerated video decode  Video Accelerator Video decoder: Support MPEG4, VC1, WMV9, H.264  Supports DVD, Blu-ray, and HD video ...

  • Page 17: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications 1.4.1 Dimensions 264 x 68.4 x 133 mm (10.41 x 2.69 x 5.2 in) Figure 1.1 Mechanical Dimension Diagram 1.4.2 Weight 2.3 kg (5.06 lb)  Power Requirements 1.5.1 System Power Minimum power input: DC 9 - 36 V, 5 A - 1.25 A ...

  • Page 18: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications 1.6.1 Operating Temperature With industrial grade SSD/mSATA: -20 ~ 70 °C (-4 ~ 158 °F), with air flow,  speed=0.7 m/sec With 2.5-inch hard disk 0 ~ 45 °C (32~113 °F), with air flow, speed=0.7 m/sec  1.6.2 Relative Humidity 95% @ 40 °C (104 °F) (non-condensing) ...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 H/W Installation

    Chapter H/W Installation Hardware installa-  NOTE: tion should be performed by a qualified technician  This chapter details the external I/O and the installation of ARK- 2121F hardware.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    Introduction The following sections show the internal jumpers setting and the external connectors pin assignment for applications. Jumpers 2.2.1 Jumper Description You may configure ARK-2121F to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 21: Jumper Location

    2.2.3 Jumper Location Figure 2.1 Jumper Layout 2.2.4 Jumper Settings Motherboard Auto Power On Setting Part Number 1653002101 Footprint HD_3x2P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 2*1P 180D(M)SQUARE 2.0 mm DIP W/O Pb Setting Function Power On by power button (1-2)* Auto Power On (default) Clear CMOS Part Number 1600000071...

  • Page 22: Connectors

    Connectors 2.3.1 External I/O Connectors Figure 2.2 I/O Connectors Diagram ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 23 2.3.1.1 COM Connector ARK-2121F provides four D-sub 9-pin connectors, which provide RS232/422/485 serial communication interface ports. The default setting is RS-232, if you want to use RS-422/485, you can find the BIOS setting in Chapter 3.4.2. The RS-422/485 mode of ARK-2121F COM1~COM6 can be supported via BIOS set- tings.
  • Page 24 2.3.1.2 Ethernet Connector (LAN) ARK-2121F is equipped with two Ethernet controllers that are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. LAN1, LAN2 are all equipped with Intel i210 Ethernet controller. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators on the front side to show its Active/Link status (Green LED) and Speed status (Yellow LED).
  • Page 25 2.3.1.4 USB Connector ARK-2121F provides four USB interface connectors. The USB connectors are used to connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Most digital devices con- form to this standard. The USB interface supports Plug and Play. Figure 2.6 USB Connector Table 2.5: USB Connector Signal name Signal name...
  • Page 26 2.3.1.6 Power Input Connector ARK-2121F comes with a two pin headers that carries 9 ~ 36 VDC external power input. Figure 2.8 Power Input Connector Table 2.7: Power Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name +9 - 36 VDC 2.3.1.7 Power ON/OFF Button ARK-2121F comes with a Power On/Off button, that supports dual functions of Soft Power-On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Second), and suspend.
  • Page 27 2.3.1.9 DIO Connector ARK-2121F offers 8 PIN Isolated DIO and 2 PIN Ground. Type: 0~3 PIN; DI; 4~7 PIN DO: 8~9 PIN Ground Input Voltage: 0 to 30 VDC at 25 Hz *Isolation level: 3kV Digital Output levels: for Wet contacts: Logic Level 1: Close to GND ...

  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation 2.4.1 HDD Installation Unscrew the six screws on the bottom cover. Slide the 2.5" SATA HDD into the HDD bay on the bottom cover. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 29: Memory Installation

    Secure the four screws into the side of the HDD bracket. The screws are used to secure the HDD to the bracket. (The screws are in the accessory box.) Return the bottom cover and screws. 2.4.2 Memory Installation Unscrew the four screws on the top cover. ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 30 Unscrew the four screws on the right and left side of the top cover. Remove the top cover. Install DDR3L memory in to the system. Recover the top chassis. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 31: Msata Installation

    2.4.3 mSATA Installation Unscrew the six screws from the bottom cover. Put the mSATA module into the mSATA slot (CN16). ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 32 Secure the 2 screws to the mSATA module. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 33: Installing Mounting Brackets

    Installing Mounting Brackets Desktop Use 4 x M3x6L screws to secure the ARK-2121F unit. Bureau Utilisez 4 pièces de vis M3x6L pour fixer l'unité ARK-2121F. Wall-mounted (I/O coastline facing up and down) Use 4 x sM3x6L screws to secure ARK-2121F unit. Fixé...
  • Page 34 ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 35: Bios Settings

    Chapter BIOS Settings...

  • Page 36: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Use the AMIBIOS setup program to modify BIOS settings and control the various system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ARK-2121F BIOS setup screens. Figure 3.1 Initial Setup Program Screen AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.

  • Page 37: Main Setup

    Main Setup When users first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, users will enter the Main setup screen. Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 38: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-2121F setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to enter the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...

  • Page 39: Acpi Settings

    3.4.1 ACPI Settings Figure 3.4 ACPI Setting Enable ACPI Auto Configuration  This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration. Enable Hibernation  This item allows users to enable or disable hibernation. ACPI Sleep State  This item allows users to set the ACPI sleep state.

  • Page 40: Ite8768E Super I/O Configuration

    3.4.2 ITE8768E Super I/O Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration  Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port 2 Configuration  Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port 3 Configuration  Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port 4 Configuration ...

  • Page 41: Embedded Controller Configuration

    3.4.3 Embedded Controller Configuration EC Hardware Monitor  This page displays isystem Temperature/Voltage/Current information. EC Power Saving Mode  This item allows users to set the board’s power saving mode when off. EC Watchdog Function  This item allows users to select EC watchdog timer. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 42: S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    3.4.4 S5 RTC Wake Settings Wake system from S5  Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select FixedTime, system will wake on the hr:min:sec specified. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 43: Serial Port Console Redirection

    3.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection  This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection for Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS). Console Redirection  This item allows users to configure console redirection settings. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 44: Cpu Configuration

    3.4.6 CPU Configuration Figure 3.5 Intel Fast Flash Standby Limit CPUID Maximum  Disabled for Windows XP. Execute Disable Bit  XD can prevent certain classes of malicious attacks when com- bined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.) Hardware Prefetcher ...

  • Page 45: Ppm Configuration

    3.4.7 PPM Configuration CPU C state Report  Enable/Disable CPU C state report to OS. Max CPU C-state  This option controls Max C state that the processor will support. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 46: Ide Configuration

    3.4.8 IDE Configuration Serial-ATA (SATA)  Enable/Disable Serial ATA. SATA Speed Support  SATA Speed Support Gen1 or Gen2. SATA Mode  Select IDE/AHCI. Serial-ATA Port 0/Port1  Enable/Disable Serial ATA Port0/Port1. SATA Port 0/Port1 HotPlug  Enable/Disable SATA Port0/Port1 hotplug function. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 47: Csm Configuration

    3.4.9 CSM Configuration CSM Support  Enable/Disable CSM Support. GateA20 Active  UPON REQUEST - GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. We suggest you do not disable GA20 as this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.

  • Page 48: Usb Configuration

    3.4.10 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support  Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-off  This is a workaround for OS without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI owner- ship change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
  • Page 49 Security Configuration  TXE HMRFPO Disable  TXE Firmware Update  TXE EOP Message  Send EOP Message before entering OS. TXE Unconfiguration Perform  Revert TXE settings to factory defaults. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 50: Chipset Configuration

    Chipset Configuration North Bridge  Details for North Bridge items. South Bridge  Details for South Bridge items. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 51: North Bridge

    3.5.1 North Bridge Intel IGD Configuration  Config Intel IGD Settings. Max TOLUD  Maximum Value of TOLUD. ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 52 3.5.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration Primary IGFX Boot Display  Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if an external graphics are present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. DVMT Pre-Allocated ...

  • Page 53: South Bridge

    3.5.2 South Bridge Azalia HD Audio  Azalia HD Audio Options. USB Configuration  USB Configuration Settings. PCI Express Configuration  PCI Express Configuration settings. High Precision Timer  Enables or disables the high precision timer. LAN1 Controller  Enable or Disable LAN1. LAN2 Controller ...
  • Page 54 3.5.2.1 Azalia HD Audio Audio Controller  Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present disabled otherwise. Azalia HDMI Codec ...
  • Page 55 3.5.2.2 USB Configuration OS Selection  OS Selection to choose Windows 8.X/Windows 7. XHCI Mode  Mode of operation of xHCI controller. USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support  Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
  • Page 56 3.5.2.3 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Port0/Port2  Enable or Disable the PCI Express Port0/Port 2 in the Chipset. Speed  Configure PCIe Port Speed. ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 57: Security Setup

    Security Setup Select Security Setup from the ARK-2121F Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Secu- rity Setup options, such as password protection are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>: Change Administrator/User Password ...

  • Page 58: Boot Settings

    Boot Settings Setup Prompt Timeout  Number of seconds that the firmware will wait before initiating the original default boot selection. A value of 0 indicates that the default boot selection is to be initiated immediately on boot. A value of 65535(0xFFFF) indicates that firm- ware will wait for user input before booting.

  • Page 59: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit  This item allows you to exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit  This item allows you to exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset ...
  • Page 60 ARK-2121F User Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix A Watchdog Timer Sample Code

    Appendix Watchdog Timer Sample Code...

  • Page 62: Ec Watchdog Timer Sample Code

    EC Watchdog Timer Sample Code EC_Command_Port = 0x29Ah EC_Data_Port = 0x299h Write EC HW ram = 0x89 Watch dog event flag = 0x57 Watchdog reset delay time = 0x5E Reset event = 0x04 Start WDT function = 0x28 ==================================================== .model small .486p .stack 256 .data...
  • Page 63 ARK-2121F User Manual...
  • Page 64 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, such as electronically, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2021...

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