IBASE Technology SI-324-N User Manual

IBASE Technology SI-324-N User Manual

Mid-range digital signage player

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SI-324-N
Mid-Range Digital Signage Player
User's Manual
Version 1.0
(April 2020)

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  • Page 1 SI-324-N Mid-Range Digital Signage Player User’s Manual Version 1.0 (April 2020)
  • Page 2 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”).
  • Page 3: Compliance

    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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 5: Caution

    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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Jumpers & Connectors Quick Reference ..........17 2.6.1 COM1 RS-232 Power (JP2) ..........18 2.6.2 Clearing CMOS Data (J2) ............ 18 2.6.3 System Fan Power Connector (J8) ........19 2.6.4 CPU Fan Power Connector (J9) ........... 19 SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 7 AMD Eyefinity Multiple Displays Configuration ........42 Setting Up AMD Eyefinity Using Quick Setup ......42 Customizing AMD Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup ..46 I/O Port Address Map ................52 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............... 54 Watchdog Timer Configuration .............. 56 SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes:  Features  Packing List  Accessories  Specifications  Product View  Dimensions...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction The SI-324-N is a Four-HDMI digital signage player based on the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 SoC with AMD Radeon™ Vega 3 Graphics that enables unparalleled graphics performance and optimal power efficiency. The compact and fanless player is designed with hardware acceleration to support...
  • Page 11 General Information SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 12: Features

    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-324-N Digital Signage Player  Power Adaptor  Power Cord 1.4 Optional Accessories...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    4 x HDMI 2.0 with hardware EDID emulation Interface 1 x RJ45 GbE LAN Serial 1 x COM RS-232 port (RJ50 connector)  2 x USB 3.0  1 x USB 2.0 Audio Jack 1 x Line-Out SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 14 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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 15: Product View

    EDID data when the connected display/monitor cannot be recognized, or the displayed image does not fit the screen. Oblique View Warning: The heatsink temperature becomes high during operation. Be careful not to touch the unit during operation to avoid injury. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    1.7 Dimensions Unit: mm SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 17: Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information The information provided in this chapter includes:  Installation of memory, M.2 and capture card  Information and locations of connectors...
  • Page 18: Installation / Replacement

    HDMI capture card. If you need to remove the motherboard, install or replace the 2 memory module, move the jumper caps, or replace the lithium battery, you need to remove the 8 screws indicated below. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 19 The M.2 M2280 (J13) & E2230 (J12) card sockets are on the left side. To remove the motherboard or to install/replace the 2nd memory, the 10 screws indicated below need to be removed, Indicated below is the optional HDMI capture card with its connector. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 20: Memory

    2. Gently push the module in an upright position unitl the ejector tabs of the memory 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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 21: Mini-Pcie & M.2 Cards

    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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 22: Pin Assignment For Dc Power Input Connector

    COM1 port is jumper-less and configurable in BIOS. Assignment Assignment DSR, Data set ready DCD, Data carrier detect Ground DTR, Data terminal ready Ground CTS, Clear to send TX, Transmit RTS, Request to send RX, Receive RI, Ring Indicator SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 23: Setting The Jumpers

    Hardware Configuration 2.4 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your SI-324-N 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.
  • Page 24: Jumper & Connector Locations On Motherboard

    2.5 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard Motherboard: MBD324 MBD324 – top and I/O MBD324 - bottom SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 25: Jumpers & Connectors Quick Reference

    Refer to 2.3 Pin Assignment for COM1 RS-232 Port. Be sure to press the EDID button to acquire or change the EDID data when the connected display/monitor cannot be recognized, or the displayed image does not fit the screen. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 26: Com1 Rs-232 Power (Jp2)

    2.6.1 COM1 RS-232 Power (JP2) Function Pin closed Illustration +12V (default) 2.6.2 Clearing CMOS Data (J2) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 27: System Fan Power Connector (J8)

    Hardware Configuration 2.6.3 System Fan Power Connector (J8) Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection 2.6.4 CPU Fan Power Connector (J9) Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Driver Installation

    Chapter 3 Driver Installation The information provided in this chapter includes:  AMD Radeon™ Graphics Driver Installation  HD Audio Driver Installation  LAN Driver Installation...
  • Page 29: Introduction

    3.2 AMD Radeon™ Graphics Driver Installation 1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. Accept the license agreement to continue. 3. Choose either Express Install or Custom Install. 4. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 30: Hd Audio Driver Installation

    3.3 HD Audio Driver Installation 1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next for installation. 3. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 31: Lan Driver Installation

    1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next. 3. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. 4. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    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 ...
  • Page 33: Introduction

    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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 34: Main Settings

    Set the 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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 35 Enables / Disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. ACPI Sleep State Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. 4.4.2 IDE Configuration SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 36 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-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup 4.4.4 F81846 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Ports Configuration Sets parameters of Serial Port (COM). Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 38 The values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. CPU Shutdown Disables or sets system shutdown temperature Temperature to 50°C, 60°C, 70°C or 80°C. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup 4.4.6 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Node 0 Information Displays the memory information related to Node 0. 4.4.7 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy BIOS Setting Description Output Selection Selects an output interface. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 40 Network Stack Enables / Disables UEFI Network Stack. 4.4.9 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description CSM Support Enables / Disables CSM support. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Options: Do not launch, UEFI, Legacy SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 41 The maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value for a Root port it is 100ms. But for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 42: Chipset Settings

    4.5 Chipset Settings BIOS Setting Description Sourth Bridge South Bridge parameters SB USB Configuration Options for SB USB configuration. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup 4.5.1 SB USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description XHCI0 / XHCI1 Ports Enables / Disables XHCI0 / XHCI1 ports. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 44: Security Settings

    4.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. Secure Boot Custimizable secure boot settings. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 45 System mode is user deployed, and CSM is disabled. Secure Boot Customizable Secure Boot mode: In Custom Customization mode, Secure Boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication. Options: Standard, Custom SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 46: Boot Settings

    Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Mode Select Select boot mode as Legacy or UEFI. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. UEFI Hard Disk Drive Specifies the Boot device priority sequence from BBS Priorities available UEFI hard disk drives. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 47: Save & Exit Settings

    Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration.  SDR and HDR Resolution Support  AMD Eyefinity Multiple Displays  I/O Port Address Map  Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)  Watchdog Timer Configuration...
  • Page 49: Sdr And Hdr Resolution Support

    Dual Channel:  2 displays: 2160p60  4 displays: 1440p60 Single Channel:  1 display: 2160p60  2 displays: 1440p60  4 displays: 1080p60 Note: This is about the supported display resolution, not related to the multimedia streams. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 50: Amd Eyefinity Multiple Displays Configuration

    AMD Eyefinity Multiple Displays Configuration AMD Eyefinity is applicable to SI-324-N; it is a technology that allows two or more displays to be grouped together to form a single large desktop. Once AMD Eyefinity is configured, the final resolution is the horizontal and/or vertical sum of the individual monitors.
  • Page 51 However, this feature is not supported. Do not confuse with Try Advanced Setup (see below picture), which becomes available after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. The Try Advanced Setup option is used to customize the Eyefinity Display Group created after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 52 Eyefinity Display Group. Refer to B.2 Customizing AMD Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup for details. Arrange Displays after Eyefinity Quick Setup To arrange displays in desired positions (optional): 1. Click Arrange Displays after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 53 (i.e. Eyefinity Display Group + Extended Desktop Displays). In this example, physically connect 3 of the 4 displays first and arrange them in 3 x 1 extended desktop in the Operating System’s display settings. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 54: Customizing Amd Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup

    Eyefinity Display Group or in one preferred display. By default, the Taskbar extends across all displays in a single row AMD Eyefinity Display Group. In a multi-row AMD Eyefinity Display Group, it extends across the bottom row of displays. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 55 4. To move the Taskbar, simply drag and drop it to the desired display. Ensure that the Taskbar setting is not set to “locked”. 5. To have the Taskbar running across multiple displays again, uncheck the Position the Windows taskbar on a single display option and click Continue. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 56 Desktop option changes how the desktop image is shown across the displays by resizing it. To resize the desktop: 1. Click Try Advanced Setup (under Eyefinity tab in AMD Radeon Settings) after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Resize Desktop once Radeon Additional Settings launches. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 57 Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Adjust Bezel Compensation once Radeon Additional Settings launches. 3. Use the Chevrons (arrow heads) to move the triangle test pattern until it is properly aligned (as shown in below picture). SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 58 To customize Eyefinity desktop resolution: 1. Click Try Advanced Setup (under Eyefinity tab in AMD Radeon Settings) after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Customize Eyefinity Desktop Resolution once Radeon Additional Settings launches. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 59 4. Select the preferred resolution from the Custom Resolution drop-down menu, and click Apply to save the setting. Open the Operating System’s display settings menu to change the resolution to the Custom Resolution selected in Step #4. SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 60: I/O Port Address Map

    PCI Express Root Port 0x0000E000-0x0000EFFF Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000010-0x0000001F Motherboard resources 0x00000022-0x0000003F Motherboard resources 0x00000063-0x00000063 Motherboard resources 0x00000065-0x00000065 Motherboard resources 0x00000067-0x0000006F Motherboard resources 0x00000072-0x0000007F Motherboard resources 0x00000080-0x00000080 Motherboard resources 0x00000084-0x00000086 Motherboard resources SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 61 0x00000B20-0x00000B3F Motherboard resources 0x00000900-0x0000090F Motherboard resources 0x00000910-0x0000091F Motherboard resources 0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker 0x00000081-0x00000083 Direct memory access controller 0x00000087-0x00000087 Direct memory access controller 0x00000089-0x0000008B Direct memory access controller 0x0000008F-0x0000008F Direct memory access controller 0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 62: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    IRQ 54 AMD High Definition Audio Controller IRQ 54 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 4294967285 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 4294967284 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 4294967283 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 55 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 63 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967268 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967267 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967289 AMD PSP 10.0 Device IRQ 4294967288 AMD PSP 10.0 Device SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 64: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    Fintek 81846, program abort.\n"); return(1); }//if (SIO == 0) if (argc != 2) printf(" Parameter incorrect!!\n"); return (1); bTime = strtol (argv[1], endptr, 10); printf("System will reset after %d seconds\n", bTime); if (bTime) EnableWDT(bTime); } else DisableWDT(); } return 0; SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 65 // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81846.H" #include <dos.h> //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int F81846_BASE; void Unlock_F81846 (void); void Lock_F81846 (void); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_F81846(void) unsigned int result; unsigned char ucDid; SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 66 LD); Lock_F81846(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Set_F81846_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_F81846(); outportb(F81846_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(F81846_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_F81846(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_F81846_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81846(); outportb(F81846_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81846_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81846(); return Result; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- SI-324-N User Manual...
  • Page 67 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #defineF81846_INDEX_PORT (F81846_BASE) #defineF81846_DATA_PORT (F81846_BASE+1) //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #defineF81846_REG_LD 0x07 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define F81846_UNLOCK 0x87 #defineF81846_LOCK 0xAA //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_F81846(void); void Set_F81846_LD( unsigned char); void Set_F81846_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char); unsigned char Get_F81846_Reg( unsigned char); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #endif // F81846_H SI-324-N User Manual...

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