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USER MANUAL
ARTiGO A600
Fanless Ultra-compact System
0.10-09242015-175600

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ARTiGO A600 Fanless Ultra-compact System 0.10-09242015-175600...
  • Page 2 The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Battery Recycling and Disposal Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product. Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery. Do not attempt to force open the battery. Do not discard used batteries with regular trash. Discard used batteries according to local regulations. Safety Precautions Always read the safety instructions carefully.
  • Page 4 D10A1 D10A1 ARTiGO A600 system with Freescale i.MX6 Dual Lite ARM Cortex-A9 Core 1.0GHz, 4GB eMMC Flash, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x COM, 1 x DIO, 2 x LAN, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DC-In jack, 1 x Micro SD card...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview ........................................................................
  • Page 6 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 5. 5. 5. 5. Software and Technical Supports Software and Technical Supports ..............................31 Software and Technical Supports Software and Technical Supports ........
  • Page 7 Figure 33: Securing the top cover ................26 Figure 34: Installing the rubber feet................27 Figure 35: Installing the VESA bracket ............... 28 Figure 36: Installing the VESA plate ................29 Figure 37: Installing ARTiGO A600 system to the VESA plate......30...
  • Page 8 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Lists of Tables Table 1: COM connector pinout ................... 7 Table 2: Digital I/O connector pinout................8 Table 3: COM connector pinout ................... 8 Table 4: DC-In jack pinout ....................

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    1.1.2. Ultra Slim and Space Saving The ARTiGO A600 has an ultra slim chassis, designed to save space that makes it suitable to install in space critical environment and to ensure maximum reliability. Its chassis design has a robust aluminum alloy top cover and steel bottom chassis.

  • Page 10: Storage Expansion

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 1.1.4. Storage Expansion ARTiGO A600 has an onboard 4GB eMMC flash storage and a Micro SD card slot for expandable storage. 1.1.5. Mounting Solution The ARTiGO A600 supports multiple methods for mounting; it can be mounted to VESA mountable surfaces or even to wall with the VESA mounting kit (optional).

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor Processor Processor Processor 800MHz VIA Cortex-A9 SoC  System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory 1GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard ...
  • Page 12 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply 12~24V DC-In  Operating System Operating System Operating System Operating System Linux Kernel 3.0.8  Operating Temperature...

  • Page 13: Panel Layout

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 1.3. Panel Layout Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Front : Front p p p p anel layout anel layout Figure Figure : Front...

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 1.4. Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 3 3 3 3 : : : : F F F F ront ront ront side ront side...

  • Page 15: External I/O Pin Descriptions And Functionality External I/O Pin Descriptions And Functionality

    Functionality and Functionality and Functionality The ARTiGO A600 has a wide selection of interfaces. It includes a selection of frequently used ports/connectors as part of the external I/O. 2.1. Power Button The ARTiGO A600 comes with a Power button with built-in power LED indicator.

  • Page 16: Digital I/O Connector

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual 2.3. Digital I/O Connector The ARTiGO A600 is equipped with one Digital I/O connector on the rear panel, which offers Digital I/O communication interface to support two GPI and two GPO signals. The pinout of the Digital I/O connector is shown below.

  • Page 17: Dc-In Jack

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 2.5. DC-In Jack The ARTiGO A600 comes with a DC power input jack on the rear panel that carries +12V external power input. The specifications and pinout of power connector are shown below.

  • Page 18: Mini Usb 2.0 Port

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual 2.7. Mini USB 2.0 Port The ARTiGO A600 has two Mini USB 2.0 ports located on the rear I/O panel. The Mini USB 2.0 interface port gives complete Plug and Play and hot swap capability for external devices and it complies with USB UHCI, rev. 2.0. The Mini USB port uses the USB Type AB receptacle connector.

  • Page 19: Mini Hdmi Port

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ® 2.8. Mini HDMI Port ® ® The ARTiGO A600 has a mini HDMI port (19-pin HDMI Type C connector) ® located on the rear I/O panel. The mini HDMI port is used to connect high definition video and digital audio using a single cable.

  • Page 20: Lan Port (Fast Ethernet)

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 2.9. LAN Port (Fast Ethernet) The integrated 8-pin Fast Ethernet port is using an 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector (commonly referred to as RJ-45). The Fast Ethernet port is controlled by VIA VT6113 10/100 Base-TX PHY chip controller.

  • Page 21: Onboard I/O

    ARTiGO A600 system’s mainboard. 3.1. MiniPCIe slot The ARTiGO A600 is equipped with one miniPCIe slot for 3G module. The miniPCIe slot is compatible with mini PCIe 2.0 module that has full-length in size. The pinout of miniPCIe slot is shown below.

  • Page 22: Sim Card Socket

    PCIe slot pinout 3.2. SIM Card socket The ARTiGO A600 is equipped with SIM card socket that can support 3G SIM card. Using the SIM card socket on ARTiGO A600 requires a 3G module installed in the MiniPCIe x1 slot to enable the 3G function, otherwise the SIM card socket is disabled.

  • Page 23: Wlan (Wi-Fi) Connector

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 3.3. WLAN (Wi-Fi) Connector The ARTiGO A600 supports an onboard WLAN connector labeled as “WLAN”. The connector is compatible with the WLAN USB module. The pinout of WLAN connector is as shown below.

  • Page 24: Spi Connector

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual 3.4. SPI connector The ARTiGO A600 is equipped with one 8-pin SPI connector. The SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) connector is used to connect to the SPI programming fixture for updating the SPI flash ROM. The connector is labeled as “SPI”. The pinout of the connector is shown below.

  • Page 25: Hardware Installation

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4. 4. 4. 4. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This chapter provides information about hardware installation procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
  • Page 26 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Slide the top cover horizontally to disengage it from the chassis then pull up to remove the top cover.

  • Page 27: Installing The 3G Minipcie Module And Antenna

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4.2. Installing the 3G MiniPCIe module and antenna Step Step 1 1 1 1 Step Step Align the notch on the MiniPCIe module with the notch on the MiniPCIe slot then insert the module at a 30°...
  • Page 28 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Remove the 3G antenna hole cover. Figure Figure 23 23: Removing 3G antenna cover : Removing 3G antenna cover...

  • Page 29: Installing Sim Card

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4.3. Installing SIM Card Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Push back firmly the SIM card socket to unlock the opening. Step 2...

  • Page 30: Installing The Wlan Usb Module

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4.4. Installing the WLAN USB module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the bottom access cover of the chassis. Remove the screws then gently lift up and remove the bottom access cover.
  • Page 31 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step Install the WLAN USB module (VNT9271) on standoff holes and secure it with two screws. Figure...
  • Page 32 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step Step 4 4 4 4 Step Step Remove the WLAN antenna hole cover on the rear panel. Figure Figure 29 29: Removing WLAN antenna hole cover...
  • Page 33 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step Step 6 6 6 6 Step Step Gently connect the mini coaxial cable of the WLAN port connector to the mini RF connector on the WLAN USB module (VNT9271).

  • Page 34: Reinstalling The Top Cover

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4.5. Reinstalling the top cover Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Mount the top cover, and then gently slide/push backward the top cover until it completely covers the top side of the chassis.

  • Page 35: Installing The Rubber Feet (Optional)

    ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual 4.6. Installing the Rubber feet (optional) Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the designated areas for rubber feet on the bottom side of the chassis.

  • Page 36: Installing The Vesa Mounting Kit (Optional)

    Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Attach the VESA bracket on the back of the ARTiGO A600 using four M4 x 6mm screws. Figure Figure 35 35: Installing the VESA bracket : Installing the VESA bracket...
  • Page 37 ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Align the VESA mounting hole of the VESA plate to the VESA hole on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 38 ARTiGO A600 User Manual Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Hook in the VESA bracket (with the ARTiGO A600 system) by sliding into the VESA plate. Then connect all the necessary cables on the rear panel of the system. Figure Figure...
  • Page 39 Supports Supports Supports 5.1. Linux Support The VIA ARTiGO A600 mainboard is highly compatible with Linux Kernel 3.0.8. 5.1.1. Driver Installation Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: Drivers provided by VIA Using a driver built into a distribution package Visiting www.viatech.com...

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