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Arbor Technology FPC-9108 Series User Manual

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FPC-9108 Series
Robust Box PC with Intel
Comet Lake-S
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Xeon
Core
i9/i7/i5/i3 Processor
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User's Manual
Version 1.0
P/N: 4016910800100P
2022.04
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  • Page 1 FPC-9108 Series Robust Box PC with Intel Comet Lake-S ® Xeon Core i9/i7/i5/i3 Processor ® User’s Manual Version 1.0 P/N: 4016910800100P 2022.04...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Release Time Description 2022.04 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Revision History ................i Contents ..................ii 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................viii Warranty ....................ix Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents 4.1.6. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards ........ 64 4.1.7. Install graphic cards ............65 4.2. Wire DC-in Power Source ............70 4.2.1 Automation Mode ............. 70 4.2.2 Vehicle Application Mode ..........71 Chapter 5 - BIOS ................73 5.1.
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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: The Computer

    Introduction 1.1. The Computer FPC-9108-P6-G3 • Intel 10th Gen (Comet Lake-S ) with W480E chipset • Supports NVIDIA® RTX-30 series up to 350W GPU( up to 334.6mm length) • Wide Range DC power input (24~36V) • HDMI x 1 +VGA x1 ( 2 independent display ) •...

  • Page 15: About This Manual

    Introduction FPC-9108-L2U4-G3 • Intel 10th Gen (Comet Lake-S ) with W480E chipset • Supports NVIDIA® RTX-30 series up to 350W GPU( up to 334.6mm length) • Wide Range DC power input (24~36V) • HDMI x 1 +VGA x1 ( 2 independent display ) •...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications FPC-9108-P6-G3 System 10th generation Intel Xeon Core™i9/i7/i5/i3 processor in ® ® LGA1200 socket 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting 2933 ( i9/ Memory i7 CPU)/2666(i5/i3CPU)/2400 MHz (Pentium/ Celeron CPU) SDRAM up to 64GB (ECC / Non-ECC) Chipset Intel W480E...
  • Page 17 Introduction Environmental 80W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 50°C (-4 ~ 122°F) 65W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 55°C (-4 ~ 131°F) Operating Temp. 35W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F) w/ NVIDIA® RTX-3090 : -20 ~ 45°C (-4 ~112°F) Storage Temp.
  • Page 18 Introduction FPC-9108-L2U4-G3 System 10th generation Intel Xeon Core™i9/i7/i5/i3 processor in ® ® LGA1200 socket 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting 2933 ( i9/ Memory i7 CPU)/2666(i5/i3CPU)/2400 MHz (Pentium/ Celeron CPU) SDRAM up to 64GB (ECC / Non-ECC) Chipset Intel W480E ®...
  • Page 19 Introduction Environmental 80W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 50°C (-4 ~ 122°F) 65W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 55°C (-4 ~ 131°F) Operating Temp. 35W TDP CPU : -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F) w/ NVIDIA® RTX-3090 : -20 ~ 45°C (-4 ~112°F) Storage Temp.

  • Page 20: 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 FPC-9108 Series Robust System 1 x User’s Manual 1.5.1.

  • Page 21: Optional Configuration (Ctos* Kit)

    Introduction 1.5.2. Optional Configuration (CTOS* Kit) Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. MK-4C- DDR4-2400 4GB/8GB/16GB/32G(DDR4-2933) SDRAM 4G/8G/16G/32G DIMM kit Intel AX200NGW M.2 Wi-Fi 6 module w/ 2 x 30cm internal WIFI-IN2550 wires ANT-H11...
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2 - System Overview

    Chapter 2 System Overview Chapter 2 - System Overview - 11 -...

  • Page 24: Dimensions

    System Overview 2.1. Dimensions FPC-9108-P6-G3 - 12 -...
  • Page 25 System Overview FPC-9108-L2U4-G3 - 13 -...

  • Page 26: Take A Tour

    System Overview 2.2. Take A Tour 2.2.1. Rear View - 14 -...

  • Page 27: Fpc-9108-P6-G3 Front View

    2.2.2 FPC-9108-P6-G3 Front View Secondary Power Input Main Power Input VGA Port Ignition Switch Power button GbE/2.5GbE LAN Ports USB 3.2 Ports HDMI Port DIO/LPT Input PCI/PCIe slots POE Ports USB 2.0 Ports Line out Mic in SSD slots RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports - 15 -...

  • Page 28: Fpc-9108-L2U4-G3 Front View

    2.2.2 FPC-9108-L2U4-G3 Front View Secondary Power Input Main Power Input VGA Port Ignition Switch Power button GbE/2.5GbE LAN Ports USB 3.2 Ports HDMI Port DIO/LPT PCI/PCIe slots USB 3.2 Ports GbE LAN Ports RS-232 Serial Ports USB 2.0 Ports Line out Mic in SSD slots RS-232/422/485...

  • Page 29: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The CPU module supports Windows 10 64-bit and Linux. To install the drivers, please go to our website at www.arbor-technology.com and download the driver pack from the product page. Then extract the down- loaded file and follow the sequence below to install the drivers: Chipset →...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 19 -...

  • Page 32: Board Layout

    Engine of the Computer 3.1. Board Layout Board Top ⑭MC2 ⑪SIM ⑫VGA2 ⑬MEKEY1 ⑯LAN ⑮USB1 ⑩CPU FAN1 ⑰JSMB1 ⑱RTC Battery ➊ JME1 ①SYSFAN1 ②JSW1 ⑨LPT1 ③DGP1 ⑧DIO1 ➋ JACCON1 ➌ JDIO1 ⑦JACCON2 ⑥SW2 ⑤POEOUT1 ④JPIC2 - 20 -...
  • Page 33 Engine of the Computer Board Bottom PCIE1 ⑲VGACARDPWR01 ⑳USB4 SYSFAN2 USB5 SIM2 MBKEY1 PCIE2 COM7 COM6 COM4 COM5 - 21 -...
  • Page 34 Engine of the Computer Jumpers Label Description ➊ Clear CMOS selection JME1 ➋ ACC ON Mode selection JACCON1 ➌ Ignition power mode JDIO1 Connectors Label Description ① Fan power connector SYSFAN1 ② System reset pin header JSW1 ③ External 80 port pin header DGP1 ④...
  • Page 35 Engine of the Computer RS232 connector 24 25 COM4, COM5 RS232/RS422/RS485 connector 26 27 COM6, COM7 Fan power connector SYSFAN2 PCI Expansion Slot PCIE1 PCI Expansion Slot PCIE2 - 23 -...
  • Page 36 Engine of the Computer Riser board-SCDB-649Y ➀ ⑥ ⑦ ② ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ③ ④ ⑤ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ - 24 -...
  • Page 37 Engine of the Computer Connectors Label Description ① PCIe x16 slot PCIE1 ②③④⑤ PCI slot ⑥⑦ VGA12V power output connector DCOUT1, 2 ⑧⑨⑩ Fan power connector FAN1-3 ⑪ System power input connector DCIN2 ⑫ Serial SATA connector SATA1, 2 ⑬ SATA HDD power connector PWROUT1, 2 - 25 -...

  • Page 38: Pinheaders And Connectors

    Engine of the Computer 3.2. Pinheaders and Connectors 3.2.1. Pinheaders ➊ JME1 Function: Clear CMOS Selection Jumper Type: 2.00mm pitch, 1x2-pin header Setting: Description Short Clear CMOS Open Keep CMOS (default) ➋ JACCON1 Function: ACC ON Mode selection(for debug) Jumper Type: 2.00mm pitch, 1x2-pin header Setting: Description...

  • Page 39: Connectors

    Engine of the Computer 3.2.2. Connectors 3.2.2.1 Main board ①⑩ FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/CPUFAN1) Function: Fan Power Connector Connector Type: Onbard 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description 1 GND 2 +12V 3 RPM 4 Control ② System reset pin header (JSW1): Reserved for Reset button Function: Reserved for Reset button Connector Type: onboard 2.0mm pitch 2-pin header...
  • Page 40 Engine of the Computer ④ Vcore IC debug pin header (JPIC2) Function Reserved For Vcore IC debug Connector Type: Onboard 2.0mm pitch 6-pin header Pin Assignment: Pin Description Description PMSCL nPMALERT PMSDA ⑤ POEOUT1 Function: PoE Power Connector Connector Type: 2.54mm-pitch 4-pin header Pin Assignment: Desc.
  • Page 41 Engine of the Computer ⑦ JACCON2 Function Ignition Power Connector Connector Type: Onboard 2x1-pin box connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Acc_ON ⑧ DIO1 Function: Digital IO Connector Connector Type: 2.0mm pitch 2x13 pin box header Pin Assignment: Desc. Desc DIO0 DIO8 DIO1 DIO9...
  • Page 42 Engine of the Computer ⑨ LPT1 Function: On-board Parallel Port Connector Connector Type: 2.00mm pitch 2 x13-pin box header Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Desc. STB# AFD# ERR# INIT# SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT ⑪ Function: SIM Card Socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket Pin Assignment: Pin Desc.
  • Page 43 Engine of the Computer ⑫ VGA2 Function: Analog RGB Connector Type: Analog RGB(D-Sub 15-pin female type) Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Desc. GREEN BLUE VDDAT HSYNC VSYNC VDCLK ⑬ MEKEY1 Function: M.2 E-Key socket (w/ PCIe + USB 2.0) for optional Wi-Fi/BT Connector Type: M.2 E-Key 2230 Socket Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
  • Page 44 Engine of the Computer ⑮ USB1 Function: USB 2.0/3.0 connectors Connector Type: USB2.0/3.0 Type-A connectors 1 2 3 4 Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the industry standard. 1 2 3 4 ⑯ LAN2 Function: Dual GbE RJ-45 Ethernet connectors Connector Type: RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the industry...
  • Page 45 Engine of the Computer ⑲ VGACARDPWR01 Function: VGA card power Connector Type: oboard 2.54mm pitch 4-pin wafer Pin Assignment: Desc. +V12S +V12S ⑳ USB4, 5 Function: USB 3.0/2.0 Connectors Connector Type: On-board 1.25mm pitch 1x5 pin wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description.
  • Page 46 Engine of the Computer MBKEY1 Function: M.2 B-Key socket (w/ PCIe + USB 3.0 or SATA + USB 3.0)(either one) Connector Type: M.2 B-Key Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 24 25 COM4, 5 Function: RS232 Connector(COM4~COM5) Connector Type: Onboard 1.25mm pitch 9-pin Connector Pin Assignment: Description...
  • Page 47 Engine of the Computer 26 27 COM6, 7 Function: RS232/RS422/RS485 connector(COM6~COM7) Connector Type: Onboard 1.25mm pitch 9-pin Connector Pin Assignment: Description XDCD# XDSR# XRXD XRTS# XTXD XCTS# XDTR# XRI# SYSFAN2 Function: System Fan power out Connector Type: 2.0mm-pitch 2-pin header Pin Assignment: Description +12V...
  • Page 48 Engine of the Computer PCIE2 Function: PCIe x16 slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 3.2.2.2 Riser board - SCDB-649Y ① PCIE1 Function: PCIe x16 slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. ②③④⑤...
  • Page 49 Engine of the Computer ⑧⑨⑩ FAN1-3 Function: Fan Power Connector Connector Type: Onbard 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one-wall wafer connector. Pin Assignment: Pin Description 1 GND 2 +12V 3 RPM 4 Control ⑪ DCIN (DCIN2) Function: DC in Connector Type: oboard 2.54mm pitch 8-pin wafer Pin Assignment: Pin Description 1 GND...
  • Page 50 Engine of the Computer ⑫⑬ PWROUT1, 2 Function: SATA HDD Power Connector Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one-wall connector Pin Assignment: Description +12V Please note that the rest of the connectors and pins on the SCDB-649Y R01 are for other computers. - 38 -...
  • Page 51 Engine of the Computer FPC-9108-P6-G3 ①PWRIN3 ②VGA ③2.5Gbe/GbE LAN Ports ④HDMI & USB3.2 Ports ⑤DIO/LPT Port ⑥POE Ports ⑦USB2.0 Ports ⑧COM1,2 Ports - 39 -...
  • Page 52 Engine of the Computer ① PWRIN3 Function: DC Adapter Power Input for expansion card Connector Type: 4-Pin Terminal block Pin Assignment: Desc. ② Function: Analog RGB & DVI-D Connector Analog RGB Connector Type: Analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin female type) Pin Assignment: Analog RGB Connector Desc.
  • Page 53 Engine of the Computer ④ HDMI & USB3.2 Ports Function: HDMI Connectors (includes USB Con- nectors) Connector Type: HDMI + double stacked USB type A 1 2 3 4 connector Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the 1 2 3 4 industry standard.
  • Page 54 Engine of the Computer ⑦ USB2.0 Ports Function: HDMI Connectors (includes USB Con- nectors) Connector Type: HDMI + double stacked USB type A 1 2 3 4 connector Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the industry standard. ⑧ COM1, COM2 Function: RS-232/422/485 Selectable Serial Port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector...
  • Page 55 Engine of the Computer FPC-9108-L2U4-G3 ②VGA ①PWRIN3 ③2.5GbE/GbE LAN Ports ④HDMI & USB3.2 Ports ⑤DIO/LPT Port ⑥USB3.2 Ports ⑦GbE LAN Ports ⑧COM3,4 ⑨USB2.0 Ports ⑩COM1,2 - 43 -...
  • Page 56 Engine of the Computer ① PWRIN3 Function: DC Adapter Power Input for expansion card Connector Type: 4-Pin Terminal block Pin Assignment: Desc. ② Function: Analog RGB & DVI-D Connector Analog RGB Connector Type: Analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin female type) Pin Assignment: Analog RGB Connector Desc.
  • Page 57 Engine of the Computer ④ HDMI & USB3.2 Ports Function: HDMI Connectors (includes USB Con- nectors) Connector Type: HDMI + double stacked USB type A 1 2 3 4 connector Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the 1 2 3 4 industry standard.
  • Page 58 Engine of the Computer ⑦ GbE LAN Ports Function: RJ-45 connector Connector Type: RJ-45 connector Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the industry standard. ⑧ COM3, COM4 Function: RS-232 Selectable Serial Port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Pin Desc.
  • Page 59 Engine of the Computer ⑩ COM1, COM2 Function: RS-232/422/485 Selectable Serial Port Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Pin Desc RS-232 COM_422 TX- COM_422 TX+ RS-422 COM_422 RX+ COM_422 RX- COM_485 D- RS-485 COM_485 D+ - 47 -...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 49 -...

  • Page 62: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The FPC-9108 Series 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 63 Installation & Maintenance Loosen and remove the 3 screws on the top panels respectively as shown below. Carefully lift the top cover and then completely part the top and slide the side cover from the computer. The inside of the computer comes to view. - 51 -...
  • Page 64 Installation & Maintenance 4.1.1.3. Remove Side Cover Loosen and remove the 2 screws at the bottom as shown below. 2. Loosen and remove the 3 screws on the top panels respectively as shown below. 3. Carefully slide the side over and then completely part the side cover from the computer.

  • Page 65: Install Cpu

    Installation & Maintenance The inside of the computer comes to view. 4.1.2. Install CPU Remove the top and side cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.3. Remove Side Cover on page Locate the CPU socket on the main board - 53 -...

  • Page 66: Install/Uninstall Memory Modules

    The main board has two memory module (DIMM) sockets. Increase memory capacity to make programs run faster on the system. The memory module for the FPC-9108 Series’ SO-DIMM sockets should be a 260-pin DDR4 with a “key notch” off the centre among the pins, which enables the memory module for particular applications.
  • Page 67 Installation & Maintenance side notch side notch key notch To install a DDR4 memory module: Remove the side cover from the computer as described in Section 4.1.1.3. Remove Side Cover on page Locate the SO-DIMM sockets on the main board. The SO-DIMM sockets are vertical type, and each socket has two latches for fixing the memory modules.
  • Page 68 Installation & Maintenance Align the notch on the memory module with the notch in the memory socket. Vertically plug the memory module to the DIMM socket. “Fully” plug the memory module until both latches auto-lock the memory module in place. Restore the top and side cover to the computer.
  • Page 69 Installation & Maintenance To uninstall a DDR4 memory module: Pull back both latches from the SO-DIMM socket. The DDR4 memory module will be auto-released from the socket. Remove the memory module. Restore the top cover to the computer. - 57 -...

  • Page 70: Install Wi-Fi Module

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install Wi-Fi Module Remove the side cover from the computer as described in Section 4.1.1.3. Remove Side Cover on page Locate the M.2 E-Key socket for wireless module. Prepare the Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a M.2 E-Key socket form factor, with two MHF connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“.
  • Page 71 Installation & Maintenance Two MHF connectors, one is “MAIN” (marked 2), the other is “AUX” (marked 1). Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s main connector marked 0.
  • Page 72 Installation & Maintenance Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s main connector (marked 2) Connect the secondary RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s secondary connector (marked 1) Plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully plug the module, and note the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector.
  • Page 73 Installation & Maintenance make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flat side.

  • Page 74: Install Internal Sata Storage Device

    Installation & Maintenance 12. Have the external antenna(s). Screw and tightly fasten the antenna(s) to the SMA connector. 4.1.5. Install Internal SATA Storage Device The computer supports two 2.5” SATA storage devices to work inside the computer for RAID. The following will guide you to install two SATA HDD/SSD. Find the HDD/SSD brackets.
  • Page 75 Installation & Maintenance For the 1st storage bracket, slide the HDD/SSD storage device into the bracket. Fix the storage device in place by fastening the four screws of the bracket. If you are going to install the 2nd HDD/SSD storage device, slide the storage device into the bracket and fix it in place in the same way.

  • Page 76: Install Pci And Pci Express Cards

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.6. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards To install a PCI or PCI Express card: Remove the top cover from the computer as described in section Section 4.1.1.2. Remove Top Cover on page Use a cross head screwdriver to loose the screw that secure the expansion slot bracket.

  • Page 77: Install Graphic Cards

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.7. Install graphic cards To install a graphic cards: Remove the top and side cover from the computer. Install the L-type rack on your graphic card and tighten the screws to secure it as shown below. Note: Please note that the rack screws hole depends on different graphic cards. Assemble the main rack and fix the screws as shown below.
  • Page 78 Installation & Maintenance Locate the PCIe slot on the riser card and install a graphic card into the computer. Use a cross head screwdriver to tighten the screws to secure the graphic card. - 66 -...
  • Page 79 Installation & Maintenance Adjust the rack in the computer to reach the graphic card and secure the rack as the picture below. Plug the power plug of graphic card to computer. - 67 -...
  • Page 80 Installation & Maintenance Use a cross-head screwdriver to tighten the screws to secure the graphic card holder. Restore the top and side cover to the computer. - 68 -...
  • Page 81 Installation & Maintenance 4.1.8. Install/Uninstall SIM Card This section will use FPC-9108-P6-G3 as the example to guide you through the SIM card installation steps: Remove the side cover from the computer as described in Section 4.1.1.3. Remove Side Cover on page 52 Locate the SIM card slot on the main board.

  • Page 82: Wire Dc-In Power Source

    Installation & Maintenance Close the SIM card holder door and slide the door to the LOCK edge to lock into place. To uninstall the SIM card: Loosen and remove the card door screw and open the card door. Push-eject the SIM card. Remove the SIM card.

  • Page 83: Vehicle Application Mode

    Installation & Maintenance insulation should extend from the terminal block plugs. Note that the polarities between the wires and the terminal block plugs must be positive to positive and negative to negative. Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the captive screws. Plug the terminal block firmly, which wired, into the receptacle on the rear panel.
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  • Page 85: Chapter 5 - Bios

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  • Page 86 BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the FPC-9108 Series is featured by American Megatrends Inc to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. The BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. When the computer is off, the battery on the main board supplies power to BIOS RAM.
  • Page 87 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 use the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.

  • Page 88: Main

    BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info. The featured settings are: Setting Description Set the system date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date. ►...

  • Page 89: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced The featured settings and submenus are: Setting Description CPU Configuration 5.2.1. CPU Configuration on page Trusted Computing 5.2.2. Trusted Computing on page 80 ACPI Settings 5.2.3. ACPI Settings on page Super IO Configuration 5.2.4. Super IO Configuration on page Hardware Monitor 5.2.5.

  • Page 90: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.1. CPU Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Active Processor Cores ► Options: All (default) and 1 Enabled (default) for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled Hyper-Threading for other OS (OS not optimized or Hyper-Threading Technology).
  • Page 91 BIOS Enable /Disable (default) CPU power management. C States Allows CPU to go to C state when it's not 100% utilized. - 79 -...

  • Page 92: Trusted Computing

    BIOS 5.2.2. Trusted Computing The features settings are: Setting Description Enable (default) or Disable BIOS support for security Security Device Support device. Schedule an Operation for the security Device. Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State Pending operation of Security Device.

  • Page 93: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 5.2.3. ACPI Settings The features settings are: Setting Description Enable ACPI Auto Enables or Disables (default) BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Configuration Enables (default) or Disables System ability to Enable Hibernation Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

  • Page 94: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip F81866 Settings Setting Description Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Enable (default) or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select RS-232 (default), RS-422, RS-485, RS-422 Mode Select Termination Resistor or RS-485 Termination Resistor Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enable (default) or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
  • Page 95 BIOS Super IO Chip F81216SEC Settings Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Enable (default) or Disable Serial Port (COM). - 83 -...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    BIOS 5.2.5. Hardware Monitor The features settings are: Setting Description CPUFAN SmartFan Function Enables (default) or Disables Smart Fan Boundary 1~4 & Segment Speed 1~5 SYSFAN SmartFan Function Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different PRM 1-100. Note: CPUFAN &...

  • Page 97: S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    BIOS 5.2.6. S5 RTC Wake Settings The features settings are: Setting Description Enable or Disable (default) system wake on alarm event. ► Options available are: Disabled (default): Wake System Fixed Time: System will wake on the hr::min::sec specifiedc. from S5 DynamicTime: If selected, you need to set Wake up minute increase from 1 - 5.

  • Page 98: Ami Graphic Outut Protocol Policy

    BIOS 5.2.7. AMI Graphic Outut protocol policy The features settings are: Setting Description Output Select Output select - 86 -...

  • Page 99: Pci Sybsystem Settings

    BIOS 5.2.8. PCI Sybsystem Settings The features settings are: Setting Description Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. PCI Latency Timer ► Options: 32 (default), 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248 PCI Bus Clocks. Value to be programmed into PCI-X Latency Timer Register. PCI-X Latency Timer Options: 32, 64 (default), 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and ►...

  • Page 100: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.9. USB Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables legacy USB support. Options available are Enabled (default), Disabled and ► Auto. Legacy USB Support Select Auto to disable legacy support if no USB device ► are connected. Select Disabled to keep USB devices available only for ►...
  • Page 101 BIOS Use this item to set USB mass storage device start unit Device reset time- command time-out. Options available are: 10 sec, 20 sec (default)., 30 sec, ► 40 sec Use this item to set maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller.

  • Page 102: Csm Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.10. CSM Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description CSM Support Enable (default) or Disable CSM Support. Control the execution of UEFI PXE OpROM Network ► Options: Do not launch (default) and UEFI Control the execution of UEFI Storage OpROM Storage Options: Do not launch and UEFI (default) ►...

  • Page 103: Nvme Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.11. NVMe Configuration Access this submenu to view the NVMe controller and driver information. - 91 -...

  • Page 104: Chipset

    BIOS 5.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset. The features settings are: Setting Description System Agent (SA) Configuration Access this submenu to view the memory Memory Configuration configuration. Graphics Configuration 5.3.1.1. Graphics Configuration on page 94 PEG port options Enable Root Port: Enable or Disable the root port.
  • Page 105 BIOS Enable or Disable (default) Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment. This is enabled automatically when assignment aperture size is set to 2048MB. PCH-IO Configuration 5.3.1.2. SATA And RST Configuration on page SATA And RST Configuration USB Configuration 5.3.1.3.
  • Page 106 BIOS 5.3.1.1. Graphics Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Select the Graphics device which will be activated as Primary Display. Primary Display ► Options available are Auto (default), IGFX, PEG and PCI Enables/disables the IGD. Internal Graphics Options available are Auto (default), Disabled, and ►...
  • Page 107 BIOS Select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-allocated (Fixed) Graphic DVMT Pre-Allocated Memory size used by the Internal Graphic Device. ► 32M is the default. Select the DVMT 5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by DVMT Total Gfx Mem the Internal Graphic Device. ►...
  • Page 108 BIOS 5.3.1.2. SATA And RST Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Enables (default) / Disables SATA device(s). SATA Controller(s) Determines how SATA controller operate. SATA Mode selection AHCI (default) / Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration Aggressive LPM Enables / Disables(default) PCH to aggressively enter Support link power state.
  • Page 109 BIOS 5.3.1.3. USB Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Options to disable Compliance Mode. Default is XHCI Disable Compliance FALSE (default) to not disable Compliance Mode. Mode Set TRUE to disable Compliance Mode. xDCI Support Enable / Disable (default) xDCI (USB OTG Device). - 97 -...

  • Page 110: Security

    BIOS 5.4. Security The features settings are: Setting Description To set up an administrator password: Select Administrator Password. An Create New Password dialog then pops up Administrator Password onscreen. Enter your desired password that is no less than 3 characters and no more than 20 characters. Hit [Enter] key to submit.

  • Page 111: Security Boot

    BIOS 5.4.1. Security Boot The features settings are: Setting Description Secure Boot Enable/Disable (default) secure boot. Allow users to set the secure boot selector. Secure Boot Mode Standard/Custome (default) mode. Force system to restore default secure boot key Restore Factory Keys database.

  • Page 112: Boot

    BIOS 5.5. Boot The features settings are: Setting Description Set how long to wait for the prompt to show for entering BIOS Setup. Setup Prompt Timeout The default setting is 1 (sec). ► Set it to 65535 to wait indefinitely. ►...
  • Page 113 BIOS Hard Drive BBS Priorities Sets the order of the legacy devices in this group. BBS means “BIOS Boot Specification”. Power Delay Function Power Delay Function Set the system support power delay function. ► Options: Enable (default): Support power delay function. Disable: Power on/off manually operated.

  • Page 114: Save & Exit

    BIOS 5.6. Save & Exit The features settings are: Setting Description Save Changes Saves the changes and quits the BIOS Setup utility. and Reset Discard Changes Quits the BIOS Setup utility without saving the change(s). and Exit Restores all settings to defaults. Restore Defaults ►...

  • Page 115: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices Appendices - 103 -...

  • Page 116: A: Digital I/O Setting

    Appendices A: Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
  • Page 117 Appendices logic device – GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x06); outportb(sioIndex,0x30); Enable GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x01); iTemp = iMode & 0x00FF; outportb(sioIndex,0xA0); GPIO 50~57 - Output Enable */ outportb(sioData,iTemp); iTemp = (iMode & 0xFF00) >> 8; outportb(sioIndex,0xF0); GPIO 00~07 - Output Enable */ outportb(sioData,iTemp);...
  • Page 118 Appendices outportb(sioIndex,0x87); Enable Super I/O */ outportb(sioIndex,0x87); outportb(sioIndex,0x07); Select logic device – GPIO */ outportb(sioData, 0x06); outportb(sioIndex,0xA2); GPIO 50~57 - Status */ iTemp = inportb(sioData); outportb(sioIndex,0xF2); GPIO 00~07 - Status */ iStatus = inportb(sioData); outportb(sioIndex,0xAA); Disable Super I/O */ iStatus = (iStatus<<8) + iTemp; return iStatus;...

  • Page 119: B: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendices B: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.
  • Page 120 Appendices outportb(sioIndex, 0x87); outportb(sioIndex, 0x07); Select logic device – WDT */ outportb(sioData, 0x07); outportb(sioIndex, 0x30); Enable WDT */ outportb(sioData, 0x01); outportb(sioIndex, 0xFA); Enable WDTRST# Output */ outportb(sioData, 0x01); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF6); Timeout value */ outportb(sioData, iCount); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF5); Configure and Enable WDT timer, Start countdown */ outportb(sioData, 0x32);...
  • Page 121 Appendices logic device – WDT */ outportb(sioData, 0x07); outportb(sioIndex, 0xF6); /* Reset WDT Timeout Value */ outportb(sioData, iCount); outportb(sioIndex, 0xAA); Disable Super I/O */ int SioWDTCount(void) int iData; outportb(sioIndex, 0x87); Enable Super I/O outportb(sioIndex, 0x87); outportb(sioIndex, 0x07); Select logic device – WDT */ outportb(sioData, 0x07);...

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