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ARES-530WT
Industrial Embedded Fanless Controller
with Intel
Bay trail SoC
®
User's Manual
Version 1.1
2018.10
P/N: 4012053000110P
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  • Page 1 ARES-530WT Industrial Embedded Fanless Controller with Intel Bay trail SoC ® User’s Manual Version 1.1 2018.10 P/N: 4012053000110P...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Date Description June, 2015 Initial release Added "Pollution Degree" to 1.3. Specifications Oct, 2018 Revised terminal block information in 1.4. Inside the Package - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ................i Preface.................... v Copyright Notice ..................v Declaration of Conformity ................. v CE ...................... v FCC Class A ..................v RoHS ....................vi SVHC / REACH .................vi Important Safety Instructions ..............vii Warning ....................viii Replacing Lithium Battery ............... viii Technical Support ...................
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3. Ground the Computer ..............48 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source..............49 Chapter 5 - BIOS ................51 5.1. Main ....................54 5.2. Advanced ..................55 5.2.1. Boot Configuration ..............56 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration............. 56 5.2.3. USB Configuration ..............57 5.2.4.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

  • Page 10: Warning

    Preface Warning The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it: Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 14: Product Highlights

    Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • Fanless, Cable-less and Modularized Design • Wide Range DC Power Input (9 ~ 36V) • Easy Installation/Maintenance 1.2. About this Manual This manual is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. If you are not sure about the description herein, consult your vendor before further handling.
  • Page 15 Type 2 x mSATA socket Qualification Certification CE, FCC Class A Environment ARES-530WT-J1900: -40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~ 158ºF), ambient with air flow Operating Temp. ARES-530WT-E3845 -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185ºF), ambient with air flow Storage Temp. -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 70°C (non-condensing)

  • Page 16: Inside The Package

    Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x ARES-530WT Programmable Embedded Controller 1 x Driver CD 1 x User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Configure-To-Order Service

    Introduction 1.5.1. Configure-to-Order Service Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. Atheros AR9462 Wi-Fi module w/ 20cm WIFI-AT2300 internal wiring 1 x 2dBi HSUPA antenna ANT-H11 1 x Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna ANT-D11...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-530WT, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 70.00 160.00 Unit:mm Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 21: Take A Tour

    Getting Started 2.2. Take A Tour The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front and rear panels. The following illustrations show all the components called out for ARES-530WT. Front View Status DC-IN Lamps Power...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Side View Audio_out Reset Rear View DIN rail clip - 10 -...

  • Page 23: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-530WT supports the operating systems of Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. For these operating systems, find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different operating systems, the installation of drivers/utilities may vary slightly, but generally they are similar.
  • Page 24 Getting Started Windows 8 Device Driver Path \Audio\32 bit Audio \Audio\64 bit \Chipset\ARES-530WT\32bit\Intel Chipset Software_ Win7_8_8.1_32bit_64bit_R10.0.14 Chipset \Chipset\ARES-530WT\64bit\Intel Chipset Software_ Win7_8_8.1_32bit_64bit_R10.0.14 \Ethernet\Intel\32bit\LAN 18.8.1 _32 Ethernet \Ethernet\Intel\64bit\LAN 18.8.1 _64 \Graphic\Win8\32bit\Kit 57832_win8_32bit_2013-1202\Win32 Graphic \Graphic\Win8\64bit\Kit 5783364_win8_8.1 _64_2013-1202\win64 \MBI\MBI Kit 58443 20140106_windows 8_8.132_64 \TXE\TXE Kit 100885 Windows 8.1...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 13 -...

  • Page 26: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The engine of the computer is comprised of a main board and a daughter board. This section will provide an thorough view of these boards. 3.1.1. Main Board Board Top - 14 -...
  • Page 27 System Configuration Board Bottom - 15 -...

  • Page 28: Power Board

    System Configuration 3.1.2. Power Board Board Top - 16 -...
  • Page 29 System Configuration Board Bottom - 17 -...

  • Page 30: Jumper & Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2. Jumper & Connectors The main board comes with some connectors to join some devices and some jumpers to alter hardware configuration. The power board also comes with some connectors. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components.
  • Page 31 System Configuration JATX1 Function: ATX/AT Mode selection Jumper Type: 2.0mm pitch 1x3 pin header Setting: Description 1-2 AT mode 2-3 ATX mode (default) - 19 -...
  • Page 32 System Configuration Function: External VGA port for CRT display Connector Type: D-sub 15-pin female connector Description Description CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B VCC5 DCC_DATA HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK Front Panel - 20 -...
  • Page 33 System Configuration Function: SUMIT Connector for daughter board Connector Type: SUMIT Connector Function: USB3.0/2.0 ports Connector Type: USB double stack port - 21 -...
  • Page 34 System Configuration Function: USB2.0 ports Connector Type: USB stack port CN5&CN6 Function: RJ-45 LAN ports Connector Type: RJ-45 LAN port with LED lamps Pin Assignment: LAN (RJ-45) Definition Speed Link/Act Amber:1000M Speed Green: 10/100M On: Linked Link/Act Blink: Network Activity Off: No Link Front Panel - 22 -...
  • Page 35 System Configuration PWRIN1 Function: DC-IN power port Connector Type: 3-pin terminal block Description VCC GND C-GND VCC +9~36V C-GND Board Top Side Panel - 23 -...

  • Page 36: Daughter Board Jumpers & Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2.3. Daughter Board Jumpers & Connectors This section will guide you through the jumpers and connectors on the daughter board. Function: COM1 RS422 Terminator Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Normal Mode (Default) 120 ohm Terminal Mode - 24 -...
  • Page 37 System Configuration Function: COM1 RS422 Terminator Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Normal Mode(Default) 120 ohm Terminal Mode - 25 -...
  • Page 38 System Configuration Function: COM1 RS232/422 Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 RS232 2-3 RS422(Default) - 26 -...
  • Page 39 System Configuration JP11 Function: COM2 RS485(422) Terminator Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Normal Mode (Default) 120 ohm Terminal Mode JP11 - 27 -...
  • Page 40 System Configuration JP12 Function: COM2 422 Terminator Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Normal Mode (Default) 120 ohm Terminal Mode JP12 - 28 -...
  • Page 41 System Configuration Function: COM2 RS485/422 Selector Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 RS422 (Default) 2-3 RS485 - 29 -...
  • Page 42 System Configuration Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. WAKE# 16 N/C +3.3V 17 N/C 18 GND 19 N/C Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 20 W_DISABLE# 31 PE_CAD3_TX- 42 N/C +1.5V 21 GND 32 SMB_DATA 43 GND...
  • Page 43 System Configuration CN3&4 Description: mSATA socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 20 NC 36 NC +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND 22 NC 38 NC 23 TX+ 39 +3.3V 24 +3.3V 40 GND 25 TX- 41 +3.3V...
  • Page 44 System Configuration Function: COM1 RS-232/422 Port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Description Description DCD/(422TX-) RXD/(422TX+) TXD(422RX+) DTR(422RX-) Board Top - 32 -...
  • Page 45 System Configuration Function: COM2 RS485/RS422 Port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Description Description 485-(422TX-) 485+(422TX+) (422RX+) (422RX-) Board Top - 33 -...
  • Page 46 System Configuration Function: Daughter board Connector Connector Type: SUMIT Connector JSW1 Function: The reset button - 34 -...
  • Page 47 System Configuration JDIO1 Description: DIGITAL SINGAL INPUT AND OUTPUT Connector Type: DSUB-15 Male Connector Description Description Description PDI1 PDO1 PDI2 PDO2 PDI3 PDO3 PDI4 PDO4 ISO_GND ISO_GND - 35 -...
  • Page 48 System Configuration Function: Audio Out - 36 -...
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  • Page 51: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 39 -...

  • Page 52: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The ARES-530WT is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer.
  • Page 53 Installation & Maintenance Remove the upper cover completely from the computer. The inside of the computer comes to view. - 41 -...

  • Page 54: Restore The Upper Cover

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Restore the upper cover Combine the upper cover with the bottom cover. Restore the side covers and fasten the screws. Fasten the screws on the front and back sides to complete the assembly. - 42 -...

  • Page 55: Install Memory Module

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install Memory Module The main board has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) socket. Load the computer with a memory module to make the computer run programs. The memory module for the computer’s SO-DIMM socket should be a 204-pin DDR3 with a “key notch”...
  • Page 56 Installation & Maintenance By a slanted angle, fully plug the memory module until it cannot be plugged any more. Press down the memory module until it is auto-locked in place. - 44 -...

  • Page 57: Din-Rail Mount

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. DIN-rail Mount Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a DIN-rail in the surroundings. Such integration relies on the DIN-rail clip on the rear side of the computer. Follow through the guide below to mount/dismount the computer to/ from a DIN-rail.
  • Page 58 Installation & Maintenance To mount the unit on a DIN rail, slot the bottom part of the Din-rail clip into the bottom guide of the rail and lift the computer until the top side of the Din-rail hook clicks into place. If the computer cannot be successfully fixed onto the DIN-rail, reverse the computer and clip the computer onto the DIN-rail by the bottom side.

  • Page 59: Dismount The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2.2. Dismount the Computer Power off the computer and disconnect all cables before proceeding to dismount the computer off the DIN-rail. Push the bottom side of the computer up, with both hands to release the top part of clip from the DIN-rail. Once the clip is released from the DIN-rail, completely dismount the computer off the DIN-rail by pulling the computer’s top side.

  • Page 60: Ground The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.3. Ground the Computer Follow the instructions below to ground the computer to land. Be sure to follow every grounding requirement in your place. Warning Whenever the unit is installed, the ground connection must always be made first of all and disconnected lastly. See the illustration below.

  • Page 61: Wire Dc-In Power Source

    Installation & Maintenance 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment. Follow the instructions below for connecting the computer to a DC-input power source. Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 51 -...
  • Page 64 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Set the current default language BIOS Version ARES-530WT-I 0.02 used by the InsydeH2O. Project Name ARES-530WT Build Date 10/20/2014 Build Time 11:54:50 Processor Intel(R) ATOM(TM) CPU E3845 @1.91GHz System Bus Speed...
  • Page 65 BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and configure the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.

  • Page 66: Main

    InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Set the current default language BIOS Version ARES-530WT-I 0.02 used by the InsydeH2O. Project Name ARES-530WT Build Date 10/20/2014 Build Time 11:54:50 Processor Intel(R) ATOM(TM) CPU E3845 @1.91GHz System Bus Speed...

  • Page 67: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Configures Boot Settings. Boot Configuration PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration SATA Configuration Console Redirection SIO FINTEK71869E Help...

  • Page 68: Boot Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.1. Boot Configuration Setting Description Numlock Select Power-on state for Num lock 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration Configures PCI Express by the following settings: Setting Description PCI Express Root Port 1/2/4 Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIE Port 1/2/4 Speed Options are: Auto, Gen 1, Gen 2 Auto is the default.

  • Page 69: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. The featured settings are: Setting Description XHCI Pre-Boot Mode Enables/Disables XHCI Pre-Boot mode support Support Set the mode of operation of xHCI controller xHCI Mode Options are Disabled/Enabled/Auto/Smart Auto(default) XCHI Controller...

  • Page 70: Sata Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. SATA Configuration Select this submenu to configure the SATA controller and HD. Setting Description Enables/disables the present SATA controller. SATA Controller Enabled is the default. Configures how to sun the SATA drives. Configures SATA Mode Options available are AHCI (default) and IDE. Configures the SATA Speed.

  • Page 71: Console Redirection

    BIOS 5.2.5. Console redirection Configure video settings The featured setting is: Setting Description Console Serial Redirection Enables/disables the Console Serial Redirection Set the Terminal Type: Options are VT_100 (default): ASCII char set. VT_100+: Extends VT100 to support color, functional Terminal Type keys, etc.
  • Page 72 BIOS Set the Information Wait Time. Information Wait Time Options are 0 Sec / 2 Sec / 5 Sec (default) / 10 Sec / 30 Sec. C.R After Post Enables/disables Console Redirection After Post Enables/disables Auto Refresh. When it is enabled, AutoRefresh screen will be auto refresh once after detect remote terminal connection.

  • Page 73: Sio Fintek71869E

    BIOS 5.2.6. SIO FINTEK71869E Setting Description Serial Port A Enables/disables the Serial port. RS-232/RS-422 Setting Set the mode of Serial port. Options are RS232 (default), Serial Port A RS-422 Base I/O Address Setup the Base I/O Address of the Serial Port. Interrupt Setup the Interrupt of the Serial Port Serial Port B...

  • Page 74: Security

    BIOS 5.3. Security The Security menu sets up the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device and password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.

  • Page 75: Power

    BIOS 5.4. Power The Security menu sets up the password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.

  • Page 76: Boot

    BIOS 5.5. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Select boot type to Dual type, Boot Type <Legacy Boot Type>...
  • Page 77 BIOS Boot Device Priority Normal Boot Menu Select Normal boot option priority or Advance boot option Priority. Legacy Boot type order Change boot type order Hard Disk Drive Change CD/DVD-ROM Drive Boot order - 65 -...

  • Page 78: Exit

    BIOS 5.6. Exit The Save & Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save...

  • Page 79: Appendices

    BIOS Appendices Appendices - 67 -...

  • Page 80: Appendix A: Install Msata Storage

    Appendices Appendix A: Install mSATA Storage To install an mSATA storage module to the computer: Remove the top cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 40. The inside of the computer comes to view. Find the socket for mSATA module as the picture above shows.
  • Page 81 Appendices Fully plug the module until it cannot be plugged any more. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press the module down and fix the module in place using two screws. Restore the upper cover to the computer. - 69 -...

  • Page 82: Appendix B: Wi-Fi Module Wifi-At2300 Hardware Installation

    Appendices Appendix B: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-AT2300 Hardware Installation To use Wi-Fi, hardware-wise the computer needs a Wi-Fi module installed, and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program. This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-AT2300 and the device driver.
  • Page 83 Appendices Prepare the WIFI-AT2300 Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a half-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “1“, and the other is “0“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “1”, the other is “0”.
  • Page 84 Appendices Press the module down and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove a plastic plug from the computer's side panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. the antenna hole the removed plug Have the RF antenna.
  • Page 85 Appendices Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “1“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN” connector From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flat side.
  • Page 86 Appendices 11. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector. Make sure the nut is tightened. Mount the washer and the nut to the SMA connector. Tighten the nut. 12. Restore the computer's side covers and top cover. 13.

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