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E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r
A E C - 6 9 1 1
AEC-6911
Fanless Embedded Controller
®
Intel
Atom N270 1.6GHz
Processor
2 PCI slots/ PCMCIA/
™
4 COMs/ Audio/ CompactFlash
AEC-6911 Manual Rev.A 1st Ed.
April 2009

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  • Page 1 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 AEC-6911 Fanless Embedded Controller ® Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor 2 PCI slots/ PCMCIA/ ™ 4 COMs/ Audio/ CompactFlash AEC-6911 Manual Rev.A 1st Ed. April 2009...
  • Page 2 AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
  • Page 3 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. • Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
  • Page 4 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Packing List Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the following materials are enclosed: AEC-6911 Embedded Controller Phoenix Power Connector Wallmount Brackets Audio Cable Screw Package...
  • Page 5 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Safety & Warranty 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this user's manual for later reference. 3.
  • Page 6 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s manual. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
  • Page 7 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Boxer/ Industrial System 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..............1-2 1.2 Features ..............1-4 1.3 Specifications ............1-5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Jumper and Connector..........
  • Page 9 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4.1 Installation ..............4-3 Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer A.1 Programming ............A-2 A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ....A-6 Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 General Information

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (up to 55 degree operation and 5G RMS vibration) and also an innovation for Machine Automation in the IPC industry. AEC-6911 plays a role in connecting all subsystems in common applications. AAEON not only enhances your 1- 2...
  • Page 12 AAEON retains the perfect product design and management team. Our Quality Control through multiple level experience and test has earned a good reputation in IPC field. AAEON’s whole product series are subjected to high-level standards which make them our best guarantee and assurance to customers. Excellent product quality will always be AAEON’s best advertisement.

  • Page 13: Features

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 1.2 Features • ® Fanless Design with Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor • Supports 2 PCI slots for expansion •...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 1.3 Specifications System • ® CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor • System Memory: DDR II SDRAM SODIMM x 1, Max.
  • Page 15 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Input voltage: DC 9V/1.91A~ DC 30V/0.69A 2. AC Input -- External Power Adapter (Optional) Input voltage: 100V AC ~ 240V AC @ 50 ~ 60Hz •...
  • Page 16 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 5~500Hz / random operation (Internal HDD active Module) • Shock: 50g peak acceleration (11msec. duration)(CFD) 20g peak acceleration (11 msec.
  • Page 17 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Front side Rear Side 1- 8 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Chapter Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 19: Jumper And Connector

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 2.1 Jumper and Connector +12V 2 - 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 20 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 VCC5 5VDUAL (Default) Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2 - 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 21 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 JP4/JP5/JP6 +12V +12V +12V COM3 COM4 COM1 (Default) (Default) (Default) J1/J2 J1,J2 VCC5 5VDUAL (Default) 2 - 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 22: Dimension

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 2.2 Dimension 2 - 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 23 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 2 - 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 24: Usb1,2 (J1) & Usb3,4 (J2) Power Selection

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 2.3 USB1, 2 (J1) & USB3, 4 (J2) Power Selection Function Normal VCC5 Standby (Default) 5VDUAL Function Normal...

  • Page 25: Com2 Rs-232/422/485 Selection

    Function +12V RI for COM4 (Default) 2.8 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection α COM2 RS-232/422/485 selection for AAEON BOXER series is set in BIOS setting as following: Entering BIOS Setting Menu: Choose "Integrated Peripherals Super IO device COM2 select". (Default setting is at "RS-232") 2.9 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 26: Hard Disk Drive Installation

    2.10 Hard Disk Drive Installation Disassemble the AEC-6911 For Hard Disk Drive (HDD) installation, you have to disassemble the bottom lid of AEC-6911 and some components and covers in the AEC-6911. Step 1: Unfasten the two screws on the rear panel.
  • Page 27 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 2: Unfasten the screws in blue circle on the front panel. Step 3: Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid. 2 - 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 28 A E C - 6 9 1 1 Assemble the HDD Module After disassembling the AEC-6911, you have to get the HDD module ready for the proceeding installation. Step 1: Fasten the four HDD screws and cover with the four black...
  • Page 29 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 2: Assembly the HDD chassis Step 3: Assembly the damper bracket 2 - 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 4: Connect the HDD cable (for IDE Type HDD) Connect the HDD cable (for SATA Type HDD) HDD DISK SATA Power W /LOCK...
  • Page 31 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 5: Fasten the six screws on the back of the AEC-6911 Step 6: Fasten the screw...

  • Page 32: Pci Card Installation

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Fasten the screw Step 7: 2.11 PCI Card Installation Step 1: Unfasten the screw on the front panel. 2 - 15 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 33 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 2: Unfasten the screw on the rear panel. Step 3: Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid. 2 - 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 34 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 4: Remove the screw with your finger and get the PCI card ready to install.
  • Page 35 A E C - 6 9 1 1 Step 6: Unfasten the screws and push the tenon to lock the PCI card in position. Step 7: Close the bottom lid of the AEC-6911 and fasten six screws on bottom lid. 2 - 18...

  • Page 36: Wallmount Kit Installation

    2.12 Wallmount kit Installation Step 1: Get the brackets ready and fasten appropriate three screws on each bracket. After fastening the two brackets on the bottom lid of AEC-6911, the wallmount kit installation is finished 2 - 19 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 37 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 2 - 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Chapter Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-1...
  • Page 39 3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The AEC-6911 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
  • Page 40 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 3.2 Award BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.
  • Page 41 Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. You can refer to the "AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf" file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter. Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-4...

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Chapter Driver Installation 4 - 1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
  • Page 43 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 The AEC-6911 comes with a CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that meet your needs.
  • Page 44 4. The system will help you install the driver automatically Caution: In AAEON products with Intel embedded graphics chipset, when system booting before CRT / LCD monitor has disconnected to VGA, it will cause Intel graphics chipset automatically detected without CRT / LCD connection and set CRT output to disable.
  • Page 45 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 output through Hot-Key function by Intel suggestion as follows: You need to press <CTRL><ALT><F1> key simultaneously to recover VGA output again.

  • Page 46: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 47: Programming

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 A.1 Programming AEC-6911 utilizes ITE 8712 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON intial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
  • Page 48 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode.
  • Page 49 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
  • Page 50 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 51: It8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program .MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting...
  • Page 52 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port]...
  • Page 53 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,12h JNE Not_Initial...
  • Page 54 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX Read_Configuration_Data ENDP Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h]...
  • Page 55 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax Set_Logic_Device endp ;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h...

  • Page 56: Appendix B I/O Information

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 Appendix I/O Information Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 57: I/O Address Map

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 B.1 I/O Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 58: St Mb Memory Address Map

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 B.2 1 MB Memory Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 59: Irq Mapping Chart

    E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 1 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart B.4 DMA Channel Assignments Appendix B I/O Information...

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