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User Manual ARK-3520L Fanless Embedded Box PC...
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English user manual included as a PDF file on the CD. Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold and/or installed in China. 甲類警語: 警告使用者:這是甲類資訊產品,在居住的環境使用時,可能會造成輻射干擾,在這 種情況下,使用者會被要求採取某些適當措施。 ARK-3520L User Manual...
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The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2017 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
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Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec- tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out- of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
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Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
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Optional Accessories Part Number Description XARK-DPS-150AB-15 AC-to-DC Adapter, DC12V 150W 1702002600 Power cable 3-pin 183cm, USA type 1702002605 Power cable 3-pin 183cm, EU type 1702031801 Power cable 3-pin 183cm, UK type 1700000237 Power Cord, 3-Pin 183cm, PSE ARK-3520L User Manual...
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RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted Access Area. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan- tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein. ARK-3520L User Manual...
Built in Intelligent Management Tools - Advantech iManager & WISE-PaaS/RMM Advantech iManager provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such as multi- level watchdog, hardware monitor, system restore, and other user-friendly interface. iManager is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that monitors system status for problems and takes action if anything is abnormal.
1 x iDoor – 2 x PCI + 1 x PCIe x 4 – 1 x M.2 (E key for Wifi) Software API: Advantech iManager and WISE-PaaS/RMM - Remote Device Management technology 1.2.2 Display Controller: Intel® HD Graphic 530 ...
Supports IRQ Sharing among serial ports under Microsoft Serial ports Windows OS COM1,COM2,COM3,COM4: RS-232/422/485 COM5,COM6,COM7,COM8: RS-232 LAN1 Intel i219LM, LAN2 Intel i210 IT Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps. Ethernet LAN Connectors: Phone Jack RJ45 8P 90D(F) ARK-3520L User Manual...
SUSI 4.0 iManager Sequence control Supported 16-bit programmable DIO Watchdog timer Multi-level WDT (set by Advantech iManager) Programmable 1-255 sec / min Hardware monitor CPU Temperature / input Current / input Voltage System information Running HR / Boot record ARK-3520L User Manual...
For system equipped with SSD/mSATA: 3Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz 1.6.5 Shock during Operation For system equipped with SSD/mSATA: 30G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sin, 11 ms duration 1.6.6 Safety UL, CB, CCC, BSMI 1.6.7 CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI ARK-3520L User Manual...
2.2.1 Jumper Description You may configure ARK-3520L 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.
Power Button for Power On (Default) (1-2) Auto Power On 2.2.4.2 mSATA / PCIe Setting (J2) mSATA / PCIe Setting Part Number 1653003101 Footprint HD_2x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 2x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 21N12050 Setting Function (1-2) mSATA (2-3) PCIe (Default) ARK-3520L User Manual...
Part Number 1653003201 Footprint HD_3x2P_79_D Description Setting Function (1-2) Normal (default) (3-4) (5-6) +12V 2.2.5.2 COM1 RS232 Power Setting (CN6) on AMO-M016 PH_3x2V_S2.00mm Part Number 1653003201 Footprint HD_3x2P_79_D Description Setting Function (1-2) Normal (default) (3-4) (5-6) +12V ARK-3520L User Manual...
2.3.2 ARK-3520L Front I/O Connectors 2.3.2.1 USB2.0 Connector ARK-3520 provides two USB2.0 interface connectors, which give complete Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface complies with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0 compliant. The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (Orange LED). The Power button supports dual functions: Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Seconds then off), and Suspend. Figure 2.7 Power ON/OFF Button 2.3.3.2 Audio Connector ARK-3520 offers two stereo audio ports: Line_Out, Mic_In. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Port1 D7 Note! NC represents “No Connection”. 2.3.3.4 LED Indicators There are two LEDs on the front panel that indicate system status: The thermal LED is for system thermal alarm status; and HDD LED is for HDD status. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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UHCI, Rev. 3.0 standards. Please refer to Table 2.9 for its pin assignments. USB 3.0 connectors contain legacy pins to interface to USB 2.0 devices, and a new set of pins for USB 3.0 connectivity. Figure 2.12 USB3.0 Connector Table 2.8: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Blue DDAT H-SYNC V-SYNC DCLK 2.3.3.8 Power Switch Connector ARK-3520L provides an additional interface for connecting cables to switch on/off the power. Figure 2.14 Power Switch Table 2.10: Power Switch Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Power switch ARK-3520L User Manual...
Memory Installation Unscrew the 4 screws on the top cover, and remove the top cover. Install the memory into the system. Replace the top cover. 2.4.2 Remove Bottom Cover Unscrew the ten screws on the bottom cover. ARK-3520L User Manual...
Install M.2 module (NGFF_1) and fasten the one screw on it. 2.4.6 iDoor Installation Remove the bottom cover (See Chapter 2.4.2). Remove the screws on the door. Install iDoor module onto Mini PCIe and iDoor door frame. Screw the two screws. ARK-3520L User Manual...
Install the optional module and fasten the two screws. Replace the panel and screw it. Install optional Riser card AMO-3501E (2PCI +1 x PCIe x 4) 2.5.1 Install chassis bracket Install 8 pcs screws of chassis bracket ARK-3520L User Manual...
Install 9pcs screws of bottom case 2.5.5 Replace CPU thermal Grease Pad Always use the grease pad provided by Advantech. The P/N of the grease pad is: Part Number Description 1990028893N000 Thermal Pad 25x15x0.2mm K=3.4 PSX-D ARK-3520 To ensure the best thermal performance, it is recommended to replace the thermal grease for CPU thermal pole each time the top cover is opened.
BIOS setup screens. AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This information is stored in flash ROM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ARK-3520L User Manual...
BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no number assigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer to obtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU‘s system status is valid.
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-3520L setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. Users can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
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Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Lock Legacy Resources Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy Resources. S3 Video Repost Enable or Disable S3 Video Repost. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot. USB Provisioning of AMT Enable/Disable of AMT USB Provisioning. PET Progress User can Enable/Disable PET Events progress to receive PET events or not. Watch Dog Enable/Disable WatchDog Timer. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.2.3 PCH-FW Configuration PCH-FW Configuration This page display all information about system ME FW. ME State Set ME to Soft Temporary Disabled. TPM Device Selection Selects TPM device. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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This item allows users to set board’s power saving mode when off. Deep Sleep delay time Set delay time for Deep Sleep mode. Watch Dog Timer This item allows users to select EC watchdog timer. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.2.5 Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Secu- rity Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.2.6 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-3520L User Manual...
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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 configuration console redirection detail settings. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.2.8 CPU Configuration ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Enable or disable CPU C states. CState Pre-Wake Disable – to disable the CState Pre-Wake. Package C State limit Package C State limit. 3.2.2.9 Intel TXT Information Intel TXT Information Display Intel TXT information. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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SATA Controller Enable / Disable SATA Device. SATA Mode Selection Determine how SATA controller operate. Port 0 / Port 1 / mSATA Enable / Disable Serial ATA Port 1 / Port 2 / mSATA Port. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Storage Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Video Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM. Other PCI devices Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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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 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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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 Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Set Parameters of Serial Port 6 (COMB2). Serial Port 7 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 7 (COMC2). Serial Port 8 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 8 (COMD2). Parallel Port Configuration Set Parameters of Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE). ARK-3520L User Manual...
Setup screen. You can display a Chipset BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in this sec- tion. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Gfx Low Power Mode This option is applicable for SFF only. VDD Enable Enable/Disable forcing of VDD in the BIOS. PM Support Enable/Disable PM Support. PAVP Enable Enable/Disable PAVP. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if an external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.3.4 Memory Configuration Options Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. 3.2.3.5 GT – Power Management Control RC6 Render Standby) Check to enable render standby support. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Configure PEG Max Speed. Max Link Width Force PEG link to retrain to X1/2/4/8 or Auto. ASPM Enable PCI Express Active State Power Management settings. Detect Non-Compliance Device Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Enable or Disable PCIE to wake the system from S5. High Precision Timer Enable or Disable High Precision Event Timer. State After S3 Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). ARK-3520L User Manual...
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Enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. DMI Link ASPM Control Enable/Disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. PCI Express Root Port 1/2/3/4/7/8/9 PCI Express Port 1/2/3/4/7/8/9 Settings. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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XHCI Disable Compliance mode Option to disable Compliance Mode. 3.2.3.10 HD Audio Configuration HD Audio Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be uncondition- ally disabled. Enabled = HDA will be unconditionally Enabled. ARK-3520L User Manual...
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3.2.3.11 SB Porting Configuration SATA RAID ROM Run the Legacy ROM or UEFI Driver. ARK-3520L User Manual...
To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>: Change Administrator / User Password Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. ARK-3520L User Manual...
Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options. New Boot Option Policy Controls the placement of newly detected UEFI boot options. ARK-3520L User Manual...
This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the options. Boot Override Boot device select can override your boot priority. ARK-3520L User Manual...
USB 3.0 Drivers Installation Instruction For customers using Windows 7 OS, they need to install drivers to active the USB 3.0 function. Please download driver installation instructions from the Intel website. (https:/ /downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25476/Windows-7-USB-3-0-Creator-Utility) ARK-3520L User Manual...
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