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ARTS-4770
Fanless In-Vehicle Surveillance with Intel® Core i7-3517UE
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2014.05
P/N: 4012477000100P
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  • Page 1 ARTS-4770 Fanless In-Vehicle Surveillance with Intel® Core i7-3517UE User’s Manual Version 1.0 2014.05 P/N: 4012477000100P...
  • Page 2 Revision History Version Release Time Description May 2014 Initial release...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface................... iii Copyright Notice ..................iii Declaration of Conformity .................iii CE ......................iii FCC Class A ..................iii RoHS ....................iv SVHC / REACH .................iv Important Safety Instructions ..............v Warning ....................v Replacing Lithium Battery .................vi Technical Support ..................vi Warranty ....................vii Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............1 1.1.
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 5 - BIOS ................55 5.1. ARTS-4770 BIOS ................58 5.1.1. Main ..................58 5.1.2. Advanced ................59 5.1.3. Chipset ................... 69 5.1.4. Boot..................74 5.1.5. Security .................. 76 5.1.6. Save & Exit ................77 Appendices .................. 79 Appendix A: HSPA-SI1400 Hardware Installation ........
  • Page 5: 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 damages.
  • Page 6: Rohs

    RoHS ARBOR Technology Corp. certifies that all components in its products are in compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
  • Page 7: 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 8: Replacing Lithium Battery

    Preface 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. Use a grounded wrist strap when handling computer components.
  • Page 9: 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 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...
  • Page 12: Product Highlights

    Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • Fanless and rugged design • Build-in Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE 1.7G Hz Processor • Wide Range DC Power Input (9~36V) • Support Smart Ignition for vehicle • Power on/off delay and low voltage protection • 4-channel POE •...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Soldered onboard Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE 1.7GHz BIOS AMI BIOS Chipset Intel QM77 ® Graphic Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 ® 1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets, supporting DDR3 Memory 1333/1600 MHz, up to 8GB SDRAM • One internal mSATA. Storage •...
  • Page 14 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: Fanless In-Vehicle Surveillance PC ARTS-4770 One Driver CD One User’s Manual - 4 -...
  • Page 15: Ordering Information

    Introduction 1.5. Ordering Information Vehicle Barebone System w/ Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE, w/o ARTS-4770 memory and storage Vehicle BOX System w/ Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE, w/ 16GB ARTS-4700-16S4G mSATA and 4GB memory 1.5.1. Optional Accessories The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them as a standard package, or some vendors may not carry all the items.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...
  • Page 18: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of the computer, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 260.00 282.20 86.00 - 8 -...
  • Page 19: 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 panel. The following illustrations show all the components called out . Front View ⑤ Antenna holes stopped up by plugs ①...
  • Page 20 Getting Started ➎ Green This LED lights green when 3G is on. This LED lights green when LAN2 port is connected to 100M Green bit/s network equipment. ➏ This LED lights orange when LAN2 port is connected to Orange 1000M bit/s network equipment. This LED lights green when LAN1 port is connected to 100M Green bit/s network equipment.
  • Page 21: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The computer supports the operating systems of Windows 7. Find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. DO follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: Chipset→VGA→Audio→Ethernet→ME Paths to find device drivers on CD: Windows 7 Device Driver Path...
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  • Page 23: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 13 -...
  • Page 24: Board Layout

    CPU boards and carrier board of the computers. 3.1.1. CPU Boards The CPU board for ARTS-4770 is EmETXe-i77M2-3517UE. 3.1.1.1. ARTS-4770 - EmETXe-i77M2-3517UE The CPU board for ARTS-4770 is EmETXe-i77M2-3517UE, with Intel Core™ i7-3517UE. ® Top View Bridge...
  • Page 25 System Configuration Bottom View COM Express AB Connector ® COM Express CD Connector ® COM Express CD Connector COM Express AB Connector - 15 -...
  • Page 26: Carrier Board

    System Configuration 3.1.2. Carrier Board PBC-1916 is the carrier board. PBC-1916: Board Top - 16 -...
  • Page 27 System Configuration PBC-1916: Board Bottom - 17 -...
  • Page 28: Jumpers And Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2. Jumpers and Connectors The carrier board PBC-1916 comes with some connectors to join devices and some jumpers to alter the computer's hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components. 3.2.1. Jumpers JBAT1 Function: CMOS Setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting:...
  • Page 29 System Configuration JACON1 Function: Vehicle Acc mode selection Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 2-pin header Setting: Open: for Vehicle (default), without jumper Close: for Automation, with jumper Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 19 -...
  • Page 30 System Configuration Function: Battery Type Selection Switch Type: Setting: (1-6) ON 24V (2-5) ON 12V (3-4) ON 9~36V (default) Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 20 -...
  • Page 31: Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2.2. Connectors CN5(RSTB)1 Function: Power And Reset Button Connector Type: Onboard 2.54 mm-pitch 2x2-pin header Setting: 1. Reset Button 2. GND 3. Power Button 4. GND Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 21 -...
  • Page 32 System Configuration JPIC1 Function: PIC MCU Update Port Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm-pitch 2x3-pin header Setting: 1. PIC_TX 2. Clock 3. Data 4. GND 5. 5V 6. Reset Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 22 -...
  • Page 33 System Configuration PWRIN1 Function: Power Input Connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Description VCC_IN 9~36V Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 23 -...
  • Page 34 System Configuration JGPS1 Description: GPS Port Connector(USB interface) Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 5-pin wafer connector Description 5VCC Data- Data+ 3.3V GPS VBackup Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 24 -...
  • Page 35 System Configuration PWR1 & PWR2 Description: SATA1 And SATA2 Power connector Connector Type: Onboard 3.96mm-pitch 4-pin wafer connector Description VCC5 VCC12 Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 25 -...
  • Page 36 System Configuration Board Bottom - 26 -...
  • Page 37 System Configuration COM1& COM2 Function: RS-232 Port (COM1), RS-232/422/485 (COM2) Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 27 -...
  • Page 38 System Configuration CN10 Description: DIGITAL SINGAL INPUT AND OUTPUT Connector Type: Description Description Digital Input 1 Digital Output 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Output 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Output 3 Digital Input 4 Digital Output 4 Ground Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 28 -...
  • Page 39 System Configuration CN3(P80)1 Description: Port 80 Output Connector Type: Description Description PCI_CLK LPC_FRAME# LPC_LAD0 PLTRST PLTRST PLC_LAD3 PLC_LAD2 VCC3 PLC_LAD1 Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 29 -...
  • Page 40 System Configuration CN(EXTP)6 Description: External Power Connector Connector Type: Onboard 3.96mm-pitch 2-pin wafer connector Description DCIN_VCC Board bottom - 30 -...
  • Page 41 System Configuration SATA1 Description: Serial ATA connectors for storage devices Connector Type: 7-pin serial ATA connector Description Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 31 -...
  • Page 42 System Configuration SATA2 Description: Serial ATA connectors for storage devices Connector Type: 7-pin serial ATA connector Description Board Top - 32 -...
  • Page 43 System Configuration KBUSB1 Function: Keyboard/mouse PS/2 Pin Assignment: USB 3.0 stacked port Keyboard Connector Type: 6-pin Mini-DIN and Type A (Purple) MS_CLK USB 3.0 stacked connectors KB_CLK KB_GND KB_VCC MS_DAT KB_DAT The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 33 -...
  • Page 44 System Configuration MC1 & MC2 Description: PCI Express Mini-card sockets Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Wake 16 UIM_VPP +3.3V 17 UIM_C8/Reserved Pin Desc. COEX1 18 GND Pin Desc. 19 UIM_C4/Reserved 31 PETn0 COEX2 20 W_Disable# 32 SMB_DATA 43 GND...
  • Page 45 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 Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 19 N/C 20 W_DISABLE# 31 PE_CAD3_TX- 42 3G_LED_A +1.5V 21 GND 32 SMB_DATA 43 GND...
  • Page 46 System Configuration MSATA1 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 47 System Configuration LAN1 & 2 Function: 2 x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Connectors Connector type: RJ-45 stacked connector with LED Description Description LAN2 MDI0+ MDI2+ MDI0- MDI2- MDI1+ MDI3+ MDI10- MDI3- LAN1 Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 37 -...
  • Page 48 System Configuration VGA1 Function: Analog RGB & DVI-D Connector Connector type: Analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin female type) + DVI-D (DVI-D female connector) Analog RGB DVI-D Analog RGB Connector Description Description Description GREEN VDDAT BLUE HSYNC VSYNC VDCLK DVI-D Connector Description Description Description TMDS Data 2-...
  • Page 49 System Configuration Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 39 -...
  • Page 50 System Configuration SIM1&2 Description: SIM card socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket Description Description POWER VOLTAGE RESET SIGNAL CLOCK SIGNAL Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 40 -...
  • Page 51 System Configuration USB1 Function: Double-stacked USB ports Connector Type: Two SuperSpeed type-A USB 3.0 connectors Pin Assignment: Description Description VBUS 2 D- 4 GND 6 StdA_SSRX+ StdA_SSRX- 8 StdA_SSTX- StdA_SSTX+ Board Top ROUTE ROUTE - 41 -...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 43 -...
  • Page 54: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The computer 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. 4.1.1.
  • Page 55: Install/Uninstall Sim Card

    To install a SIM card: On the front panel of the computer, find the SIM card slot. ARTS-4770 Front Use a cliper to press the eject botton in the SIM card slot,and the SIM card jacket will be ejected. Pull the jacket out of the slot.
  • Page 56 Installation & Maintenance Put the SIM card into the slot jacket as directed in the illustration below. Push-insert the SIM card into the slot. Push-insert the SIM card. To uninstall the SIM card: Use a cliper to press the eject button to eject the SIM card. Pull out the SIM card.
  • Page 57: Install Sata Hdd/Ssd

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install SATA HDD/SSD The ARTS-4770 supports two 2.5-inch SSD storage devices. To install a 2.5" SSD to the computer, follow through the guide below: On the front panel of the computer, find the two drawer-like brackets, each has two screws to fix it.
  • Page 58 Installation & Maintenance Slide a 2.5-inch SSD into the bracket. Fix the assemblage with four screws. Two screws on one side. The other two screws on the other side. Plug the bracket (with the SSD) back to the computer, and fasten screws.\ - 48 -...
  • Page 59: Disassemble Ssd Bracket

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Disassemble SSD bracket Before Wi-Fi/3G/GPS module Installation, please remove the 2.5 drive bay bracket. Open the Computer as instruction of 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 44 Remove SSD from Bay1. Remove the SATA and SSD power cable from connectors Loose the screws of 2.5 drive bay bracket and remove it.
  • Page 60: Install Memory Module On Cpu Module

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.5. Install Memory Module on CPU Module 1. Open the computer as 4.1.1. Open the Computer 2. Loose the 6 screws one the heat sink. Caution: There are two screws under the heat spreading gel. 3. Locate the Memory module slot and insert the memory module. 4.
  • Page 61: Mount The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Mount the Computer Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a wall in the surroundings. Such integration relies on a wall-mount kit, which comes with the computer. Follow through the guide below to assemble the kit to the computer: Place the computer on a flat surface, with the bottom facing up.
  • Page 62 Installation & Maintenance Use the other screw holes and cutouts on both wall-mount brackets to mount the computer to a wall. (See the green circles in the illustration below). - 52 -...
  • Page 63: Wire Dc-In Power Source

    Installation & Maintenance 4.3. 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. 4.31 Vehicle Application For Vehicle Application, DC power Input wiring pin definition is as follow, Vcc GND Acc To turn on the Vehicle Acc for Vehicle application, please refer to Jumper setting of...
  • Page 64: Automation Application

    Installation & Maintenance 4.3.2 Automation Application Vcc GND Acc receptacle To turn off the Vehicle Acc for Automation application, connect please refer to Jumper setting of JACON1 on page 19 Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box. Use the wire-stripping tool to strip a short insulation DC-IN segment from the output wires of the DC power source.
  • Page 65: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 55 -...
  • Page 66 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Choose the system default Project Version ARTS-4770 1.02 language. Build Date and Time 03/03/2014 14:21:48 System Date [Fri 04/11/2014] System Time...
  • Page 67 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 68: Arts-4770 Bios

    BIOS 5.1. ARTS-4770 BIOS This section will guide you to the BIOS Setup utility featured by the ARTS-4770. 5.1.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and also displays some BIOS info and system info.
  • Page 69: Advanced

    BIOS 5.1.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters S5 RTC Wake Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration...
  • Page 70 BIOS 5.1.2.1. ACPI Settings Access this submenu to configure the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The featured settings are: The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the system to/from hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). Enable Hibernation This option may not be effective with some OS. Enabled is the default.
  • Page 71 BIOS 5.1.2.3. CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration to run a report of the CPU's details including the hardware version, software version, model name, processor speed, microcode revision, max./min. processor speeds, the amount of processor core(s), and CPU caches. See the depiction below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 72 BIOS 5.1.2.4. SATA Configuration SATA Configuration delivers SATA device(s) information and configures SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables SATA device(s). SATA Controller(s) Enabled is the default. SATA Mode Configures how SATA controller(s) operate. Selection Options available are IDE (default), AHCI and RAID. Configures how SATA controller(s) operate.
  • Page 73 BIOS 5.1.2.5. AMT Configuration Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) is a hardware-based solution that ® ® uses out-of-band communication for basic management of client systems, which allows a system administrator to monitor and manage the computers and other network equipment by remote control even if the hard drive is crashed, the system is turned off or the operating system is locked.
  • Page 74 BIOS Enables/disables MEBx Selection Screen function. MEBx Selection Screen Disabled is the default. Enables/disables Hide Un-Configure ME without password Hide Un-Configure ME Configuration Prompt function. Confirmation Disabled is the default. MEBx Debug Message Enables/disables MEBx Debug Message Output function. Output Disabled is the default.
  • Page 75 BIOS 5.1.2.6. USB Configuration Access this submenu to view the USB device(s) enabled in the system. It also configures USB-related features. The featured settings are: Setting Description / Available Options Enables/disables legacy USB support including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Options available are Legacy USB Support Enabled: To enable legacy USB support.
  • Page 76 BIOS 5.1.2.7. F71869E Super IO Configuration This submenu opens in context with the system’s serial ports, COM1 and COM2, to configure the Super IO chipset. The featured settings are: Submenu/Setting Description Configures the system’s serial port (COM port). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port.
  • Page 77 BIOS 5.1.2.8. UART Switch Setting Access this UART Switch Setting to set the data transmission interface for the computer's serial port COM1. The featured setting is: Setting Description Configures the data transmission interface for the computer's serial port COM1. Serial Port 2: Options available are RS232 Support (default), RS422 Support and RS488 Support 5.1.2.9.
  • Page 78 BIOS 5.1.2.10. F81216 Second Super IO Configuration Use this submenu to enable/disable the computer’s serial ports 0~1. The featured submenus are: Submenu Description Configures the computer’s Serial Port 0, which is fixed to RS232 and cannot be changed. The featured settings are: Serial Port 0 Setting Description...
  • Page 79: Chipset

    BIOS 5.1.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset, including the north bridge and the south bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH-IO Configuration PCH Parameters System Agent (SA) Configuration →←: Select Screen : Select Item...
  • Page 80 BIOS 5.1.3.1. PCH IO Configuration Access this submenu to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel PCH RC Version 1.8.0.1 PCI Express Configuration Intel PCH SKU Name QM77 Settings.
  • Page 81 BIOS 5.1.3.1.1. PCI Express Configuration Access this submenu for the following settings: Setting Description Enables/disables PCI Express root port 0. Enabled is the default. ASPM Support Options are: Disable : disables ASPM PCI Express Root L0s : force all links to L0s state Port 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 L1 : force all links to L1 state L0sL1 : force all links to L0s+L1 state...
  • Page 82 BIOS 5.1.3.2. System Agent (SA) Configuration Access this submenu to configure the system agent. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit System Agent Bridge Name IvyBridge Config Graphics Settings. System Agent RC Version 1.8.0.0 VT-d Capability...
  • Page 83 BIOS 5.1.3.2.1. Graphics Configuration Access this submenu to configure the system’s Graphics. Select Graphics Configuration to view graphics info and accesses graphics settings. The featured settings are: Setting Description Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphic device to be the Primary Display Primary Display or SG for Switch Gfx.
  • Page 84: Boot

    BIOS 5.1.4. Boot Access this Boot menu to configure how to boot up the system such as boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt Timeout setup activation key.
  • Page 85 BIOS Sets the boot priority among the available device Boot Option Priorities types. Configures whether to launch the UEFI or legacy OpROM of PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment). Launch PXE OpROM policy Options available are Do not launch (default), and Legacy only. Configures power delay function by the following settings: Setting...
  • Page 86: Security

    BIOS 5.1.5. Security 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 87: Save & Exit

    BIOS 5.1.6. Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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  • Page 89: Appendices

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  • Page 90: Appendix A: Hspa-Si1400 Hardware Installation

    Appendices Appendix A: HSPA-SI1400 Hardware Installation To be able to network with 3G, hardware-wise the computer needs a 3G module installed and a SIM card inserted (as described in on page 44). This appendix will guide you to install the 3G module HSPA-SI1400. C.1.
  • Page 91 Appendices Have the HSPA-SI1400 3G module kit. The 3G module is a full-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”.
  • Page 92 Appendices Remove one plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. an antenna hole w/o the plug Antenna holes stopped up by plugs the removed plug a view from the inside of the computer a view outside the computer Have the RF antenna.
  • Page 93 Appendices 10. 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 flattened side. Among the screw thread, there is a Remove...
  • Page 94 Appendices 13. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. - 84 -...
  • Page 95: Appendix B: Wifi-At2350 Hardware Installation

    Appendices Appendix B: WIFI-AT2350 Hardware Installation To use Wi-Fi, hardware-wise the computer needs a Wi-Fi module installed. This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-AT2350. D.1. Install WIFI-AT2350 Remove the computer’s top cover as described in on page 4.1.1.
  • Page 96 Appendices Prepare the WIFI-AT2350 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 “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”. In order to make the half-size Wi-Fi module compatible with the Mini-card socket, extend the WiFi module with a “mini half bracket”.
  • Page 97 Appendices 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. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove one plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 98 Appendices Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector 10. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN”...
  • Page 99 Appendices 12. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 13.
  • Page 100: Appendix C: Gps Module Hardware Installation

    Appendices Appendix C: GPS Module Hardware Installation GPS Module kit is consist of GPS module, 2 screws, and one cable. Please refer to 4.1.4. Disassemble SSD bracket on page 49 Locate the GPS screw hole on the mainboard Fasten 2 screws to fix the module and connect the cable to the connector on the module.
  • Page 101 Appendices 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 GPS module’s “ANT1“ connector. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut.
  • Page 102 Appendices Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector.
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