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ARES-1231
Series
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Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel
Bay
Trail SoC Processor
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2016.08
P/N: 4016123100100P
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  • Page 1 ARES-1231 Series ® Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel Trail SoC Processor User’s Manual Version 1.0 2016.08 P/N: 4016123100100P...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Date Description August, 2016 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History .................... i Preface......................iv Copyright Notice ....................... iv Declaration of Conformity ..................iv CE ........................iv FCC Class A ....................... iv RoHS ........................v SVHC / REACH ....................v Important Safety Instructions ..................vi Warning ........................vii Replacing Lithium Battery ..................vii Technical Support ....................
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 - BIOS ..................71 5.1. Main ........................74 5.2. Advanced ......................75 5.2.1. Boot Configuration ..................76 5.2.2. PCI Express Configuration..............76 5.2.3. Video Configuration ................77 5.2.4. SATA Configuration .................78 5.2.5. LM90 Thermal Sensor ................79 5.2.6. SIO Fintek 81216 ..................79 5.3. Security ......................80 5.4.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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. Use a grounded wrist strap when handling computer components.

  • Page 10: 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

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

  • Page 12: Product Highlights

    After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, please contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x ARES-1231 Series Fanless Embedded ® Controller with Intel...
  • Page 13 Introduction 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. Optional Accessories PAC-P060W-01 60W AC/DC Adapter Kit (ARES-1231) Optional Configuration (CTOS* Kit) WiFi-AT2130 Atheros AR9462 WiFi module w/ 10cm & 20cm internal wiring ANT-D11 1 x Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna MM-3CL-4G...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Introduction 1.4. Specifications System ® ® Intel Celeron Processor N2930 1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM socket, supporting up to 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz Memory 4GB DDR3L memory module installed Chipset Intel® SoC Graphics Intel® HD Graphics LAN Chipset 2 x Intel® i210AT PCIe controllers Watchdog Timer 1~255 levels reset 4 x RS-232/422/485 w/ 5V/12VDC...
  • Page 15 Introduction 40G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), operation Shock & Crash 60G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), non operation According to IEC 68-2-27 Qualification Certification CE, FCC Class A Power Requirement Power Input DC 12V Input (w/ DC-Jack) Power Consumption Max.
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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 240.4 COM 14 COM 16 COM 8 COM 10 COM 12 REMOVABLE STORAGE DIO 2 COM 13 COM 15 COM 7 COM 9 COM 11 HDMI KB/MS COM 6 COM 4 COM 2 DIO 1 COM 5 COM 3 COM 1 RJ11...

  • 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, rear and side panels. The following illustrations show all the components of ARES-1231. Front View • LED Status Indcator LED indicators are recessed on the front side of the computer to draw users' prompt awareness of the computer’s contiguous events such as power on/off, data transmission and so on.

  • Page 20: Driver Installation Notes

    Getting Started 2.3. Driver Installation Notes The ARES-1231 supports Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Find the necessary drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different OS, the driver/utility installation may vary slightly, but generally they are similar. Find the drivers on CD by the following paths: Windows 7 Driver Path...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 11 -...

  • Page 22: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout 3.1.1. Main Board (FMB-i230H) Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB1 LAN2 USB3 USB3 JPIC1 LAN1 HDMI1 HDMI1 LOUT1 LOUT1 MIC1 MIC1 USB2 PWBT1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 SATA1 JBAT1 PWR1 BAT1 PWROUT1 - 12 -...

  • Page 23: Scdb-128C

    System Configuration 3.1.2. SCDB-128C Board Top Jumpers, Connectors and DIP Switches JCP2 JCP3 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 DIO1 JCP1 JCP1 DIO2 DIP Switches SW13 SW15 SW10 SW11 SW14 SW12 SW16 SW18 SW20 SW21 SW22 SW17 SW26 SW19 SW23 SW24 SW25 - 13 -...

  • Page 24: Scdb-128B

    System Configuration 3.1.3. SCDB-128B Board Top PWR1 PBAT1 - 14 -...

  • Page 25: Jumper, Connectors And Dip Switches

    System Configuration 3.2. Jumper, Connectors and DIP Switches 3.2.1. Jumpers, Connectors and DIP Switches List Jumpers Board Label Function ➊ Clears/Keeps CMOS JBAT1 Main Board ➋ (FMB-i230H) AT/ATX Mode Settings JPIC1 ➊ RJ11 Port Power Selection JCP3 ➋ COM Port 7, 8 Power Selection JCP1 ➌...
  • Page 26 System Configuration ① COM Port 1, 2 (RS-232/422/485 selectable w/ 5/12VDC power) ② COM Port 3, 4 (RS-232/485 selectable) ③ COM Port 5, 6 (RS-232/485 selectable) ④ PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse & 2 x USB 2.0 connectors ⑤ 2 x USB 2.0 connectors ⑥...

  • Page 27: Jumpers

    System Configuration 3.2.2. Jumpers 3.2.2.1. Main Board (FMB-i230H) ➊ JBAT1 Function: Clears/keeps CMOS Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x2-pin header Setting: Description Short Clears CMOS Open Keeps CMOS (default) Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 ➊...
  • Page 28 System Configuration ➋ JPIC1 Function: AT/ATX mode settings Jumper Type: 2.00mm pitch 2x3-pin header Setting: Description 2-4 AT 4-6 ATX mode (default) Note to make consistent setting in BIOS | Advanced menu | ACPI Settings | Power-Supply Type to avoid possible conflict. See 5.2.1.
  • Page 29 System Configuration 3.2.2.2. SCDB-128C ➊ JCP3 Function: RJ11 Port Power Selection Jumper Type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 +12V (default) 2-3 +24V ➋ JCP1 Function: COM Port 7, 8 Power Selection Jumper Type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 +5V (default)
  • Page 30 System Configuration ➍ Function: RI/5V/12V Selection for COM Port 7 Jumper Type: 2.00 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 RI (default) 5V or 12V (depends on JCP1) ➎ JCP2 Function: COM Port 1, 2 Power Selection Jumper Type: 2.54 mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description 1-2 +5V (default)
  • Page 31 System Configuration Board Top ➎ JCP2 ➏ ➐ ➊ JCP3 ➋ JCP1 JCP1 ➍ ➌ - 21 -...

  • Page 32: Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2.3. Connectors 3.2.3.1. Main Board (FMB-i230H) ①② LAN2, 1 Function: Ethernet connectors Connector Type: RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 17 15 USB1 ➀ LAN2 USB3 ➁...
  • Page 33 System Configuration ③ DVI1 Function: DVI-I connector Connector Type: 29-pin DIP-type female connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry C1 C2 standard. C4 C3 Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 ➂ DVI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Rear Panel...
  • Page 34 System Configuration ④ USB2 Destription: Connector for the internal USB port Connector Type: Pitch 2.00mm 5-pin wafer connectors Pin Assignment: Desc. VCCUSB1 USBLN0 USBLP0 Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 ➃ USB2 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 24 -...
  • Page 35 System Configuration ⑤ BAT1 Destription: RTC Battery connector Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description DC12V DC12V C-GND C-GND Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 ➄ BAT1 - 25 -...
  • Page 36 System Configuration ⑥ PWROUT1 Destription: Connector for SATA power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description 12VS Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 ➅ PWROUT1 - 26 -...
  • Page 37 System Configuration ⑦ PWR1 Destription: Connector for DC-in power. Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description DC12V DC12V C-GND C-GND Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 ➆ PWR1 - 27 -...
  • Page 38 System Configuration ⑧ SATA1 Destription: Serial ATA Connector Connector Type: onboard 9-pin header Pin Description SATA_TXP1 SATA_TXN1 SATA_RXN1 SATA_RXP1 Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 ➇ SATA1 - 28 -...
  • Page 39 System Configuration ⑨ PWBT1 Destription: Power Button Connector Type: LED tact switch with green and red colors Pin Description Description SW1_LED_N SW1_LED_P Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 ➈ PWROUT1 BAT1 PWBT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 29 -...
  • Page 40 System Configuration ⑩ MIC1 Destription: Mic-in Port Connector Type: Pink 3.5mm audio jack Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 ➉ MIC1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 30 -...
  • Page 41 System Configuration ⑪ LOUT1 Destription: Line-out Port Connector Type: Lime green 3.5mm audio jack Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 ⑪ LOUT1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 31 -...
  • Page 42 System Configuration ⑫ HDMI1 Function: HDMI connector Connector Type: 19-pin HDMI connector with flange Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 17 15 USB1 USB3 ⑫ HDMI1 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 32 -...
  • Page 43 System Configuration ⑬ USB3 Function: USB 3.0 connector Connector Type: USB 3.0/2.0 type-A connectors Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. 1 2 3 4 Board Top 17 15 USB1 ⑬ USB3 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1...
  • Page 44 System Configuration ⑭ USB1 Function: USB 2.0 connector Connector Type: USB 2.0/1.0 type-A connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 17 15 ⑭ USB1 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 Front Panel - 34 -...
  • Page 45 System Configuration ⑮ Description: Mini-card Full Size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ⑮ 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 35 -...
  • Page 46 System Configuration ⑯ Function: mSATA socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: 51 52 The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ⑯ 17 15 USB1 USB3 HDMI1 LOUT1 MIC1 PWROUT1 BAT1 INV1 SATA1 - 36 -...
  • Page 47 System Configuration ⑰ Function: Mini-card half-size socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Assignment: Pin Desc. Pin Desc. 3.3AUX 21 GND 3.3AUX 22 BUF_PLT_RST# COEX1 23 PCIE_RXN3 24 3.3AUX Reserved 25 PCIE_RXP3 1.5VS_MINI 26 GND 3.3AUX 27 GND Reserved 28 1.5VS_MINI Pin Desc.
  • Page 48 System Configuration 3.2.3.2 SCDB-128C ① CN4 (COM Port 1,2) Function: COM Port 5, 6 (RS232/422/485 w/ 5/12V DC power, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS422 TX-) / RXD / (RS422 TX+) / (RS485-) (RS485+)
  • Page 49 System Configuration ② CN5 (COM Port 3, 4) Function: COM Port 3, 4 (RS232/485, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS485-) RXD / (RS485+) RS485 Board Top ②...
  • Page 50 System Configuration ③ CN6 (COM Port 5, 6) Function: COM Port 5, 6 (RS232/485, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS485-) RXD / (RS485+) RS485 Board Top ③...
  • Page 51 System Configuration ④ Function: KB/MS and 2xUSB 2.0 Connectors (USB 3,4) Connector Type: Onboard 18-pin header Pin Assignment: Description Pin Description HUB1_USB1+ KDATA HUB1_USB1- MDATA VCCUSB1 PS2_VCC KCLK HUB1_USB2+ MCLK HUB1_USB2- VCCUSB1 Board Top ④ JCP1 Rear Panel - 41 -...
  • Page 52 System Configuration ⑤ Function: 2xUSB 2.0 Connectors (USB 5,6) Connector Type: Onboard 8-pin header Pin Assignment: Description VCCUSB3 HUB1_USB3- HUB1_USB3+ VCCUSB3 HUB1_USB4- HUB1_USB4+ Board Top ⑤ JCP1 Rear Panel - 42 -...
  • Page 53 System Configuration ⑥ RJ11 Function: RJ11 connector Connector Type: onboard 6-pin header Pin Assignment: Pin Description SIO_DI8 D_OUT1_N RJ11_POWER D_OUT0_N Board Top ⑥ RJ11 JCP1 Rear Panel - 43 -...
  • Page 54 System Configuration ⑦⑧⑨⑩ COM13, 14 , 15, 16 (COM Port 13, 14, 15, 16) Function: COM Port 13, 14, 15,16 (RS232/485, default: RS232) Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 2x5 pin box header Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS485-) RXD / (RS485+)
  • Page 55 System Configuration ⑪⑫ DIO1, 2 Function: Digital I/O Connectors (4-in/4-out) Connector Type: onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x8-pin box header Pin Assignment: Pin Description Description DI10 DI11 DI12 DI13 DI14 DI15 DO10 DO11 DO12 DO13 DO14 DO15 Board Top ⑪ DIO1 ⑫ DIO2 JCP1 Right Side and Rear Panel...
  • Page 56 System Configuration ⑬ CN3 (COM Port 11, 12) Function: COM Port 11, 12 (RS232/485, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS485-) RXD / (RS485+) RS485 Board Top JCP1 ⑬...
  • Page 57 System Configuration ⑭ CN2 (COM Port 9, 10) Function: COM Port 9, 10 (RS232/485, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS485-) RXD / (RS485+) RS485 Board Top JCP1 ⑭...
  • Page 58 System Configuration ⑮ CN1 (COM Port 7,8) Function: COM Port 7, 8 (RS232/422/485 w/ 5/12V DC power, default: RS232) Connector Type: 9-pin male-type DSUB connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description Pin Description RS232 Pin Description Pin Description DCD / (RS422 TX-) / RXD / (RS422 TX+) (RS485-) / (RS485+)

  • Page 59: Dip Switches

    System Configuration 3.2.4. DIP Switches SW 1~3, 16~18, 25, 26 Function: COM1, 2, 7, 8 RS232/422/485 Mode Switch Jumper Type: 1 x 8-pin DIP Switch Switch No. Switch No. COM1 SW16 SW17 COM2 SW26 SW18 COM7 COM8 SW25 Pins RS232 RS422 RS485 Pins...
  • Page 60 System Configuration SW 4~15, 19~24 Function: COM3~6, 9~16 RS232/485 Mode Switch Jumper Type: 1 x 8-pin DIP Switch Switch No. Switch No. COM3 SW19 SW20 COM4 SW19 SW21 COM5 SW22 SW23 COM6 SW22 SW24 COM9 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 SW10 SW11 COM14 SW10...
  • Page 61 System Configuration Board Top SW19 SW23 SW24 SW13 SW15 SW20 SW21 SW22 SW14 SW11 SW12 SW10 JCP1 - 51 -...
  • Page 62 System Configuration 3.2.2.3 SCDB-128B ① PWR1 Destription: 12V DC-IN1 Connector Type: Onboard 2-pin header Pin Assignment: Description DCIN_VCC ② PBAT1 Destription: 12V DC-IN2 Connector Type: Onboard 7-pin header Pin Assignment: Desc. BATT_SEN SMB_DATA_MAIN SMB_CLK_MAIN BATT BATT ③ PWOUT1 Destription: Connector Type: Onboard 4-pin header Pin Assignment: Desc.
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  • Page 65: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 55 -...

  • Page 66: Disassemble The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance The ARES-1231 is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following section will guide you to disassemble the computer. 4.1. Disassemble the Computer Most of the connectors are built on the sides of the computer. To access the internal components, you need to disassemble the computer as described in this section.
  • Page 67 Installation & Maintenance On the front panel, remove the 4 screws that fasten the panel and then the 20 screws that fasten the COM ports 7~16. On the rear panel, remove the 4 screws that fasten the panel, the 2 standoff screws that fasten the DIO port and then the 12 standoff screws that fasten the COM ports 1~6.
  • Page 68 Installation & Maintenance On the side panel, remove the 2 standoff screws that fasten the DIO port. Remove the screw that fasten the front panel to the top board and then remove the front panel. - 58 -...
  • Page 69 Installation & Maintenance Remove the rear panel. Remove the screw that fasten the SSD storage tray to the bottom board and place the tray aside. Remove the 5 screws that fasten the top board to the bottom board. - 59 -...
  • Page 70 Installation & Maintenance 10. Remove the top board and the bottom board will come to view. To reassemble your computer, just follow the instructions in reverse order. - 60 -...

  • Page 71: Install Ssd Or Hdd

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Install SSD or HDD The computer comes with a removable storage tray for SSD or 2.5" HDD installation. To install an SSD or 2.5" HDD to the computer, complete the following steps. Power off your computer and unplug the power cord and any peripherals. Loosen the 2 thumb screws of the storage tray and remove the tray from the computer.

  • Page 72: Install Memory Module

    Installation & Maintenance Insert the storage tray back into the computer case and push it all the way into the SATA connectors. Fasten the 2 thumb screws of the storage tray. 4.3. 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.
  • Page 73 Installation & Maintenance To install a memory module: Access the bottom board of the computer as described in in 4.1. Disassemble the Computer on page 56. To remove the existing memory module for replacement with a new one, carefully release the latches on the side of the module holder. Then gently slide the module out of the socket.
  • Page 74 Installation & Maintenance Press down the memory module until it is auto-locked in place. To reassembly the computer after the memory module installation, repeat the steps 4.1. Disassemble the Computer on page in reverse order. - 64 -...

  • Page 75: Install Wi-Fi Module (Optional)

    Installation & Maintenance 4.4. Install Wi-Fi Module (Optional) 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 and the device driver. Access the bottom board of the computer as described in 4.1.
  • Page 76 Installation & Maintenance Use a needle-nose pliers or tweezers to remove the antenna plastic plug from the computer to reveal the antenna hole(s). Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. Align the Wi-Fi module with the socket; notches of the Wi-Fi module must match the socket keys for a correct installation.
  • Page 77 Press down the end of the Wi-Fi mini-card and then fix the card in place using two screws. Secure with two screws Connect the 2 antenna cables to the module. If only one antenna is to be used, connect it to the CH0 connector. Make sure that the cable has been securely fastened. CH1 connector CH0 connector Slide the SMA end of the antenna cable(s) into the antenna hole(s).
  • Page 78 Installation & Maintenance 10. Install the washer first and then the nut to the connector to secure the antenna cable connector(s). 11. Prepare the external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the Wi-Fi connector(s). Then swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. 12.

  • Page 79: Install Msata Storage (Optional)

    Installation & Maintenance 4.5. Install mSATA Storage (Optional) To install an mSATA storage module to the computer: Access the inside of the computer as described in 4.1. Disassemble the Computer on page 56. Locate the socket for mSATA module as the picture below shows. Socket for mSATA module Align the notches on the mSATA card with the notches in the mSATA socket.
  • Page 80 Installation & Maintenance Press down the end of the mSATA card and then fix the card in place using two screws. To reassembly the computer after the mSATA module installation, repeat the steps 4.1. Disassemble the Computer on page in reverse order. - 70 -...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Installation & Maintenance Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 71 -...
  • Page 82 BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the computer is 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. To enter the BIOS Setup utility, keep hitting the “Esc”...
  • Page 83 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 84: Main

    BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info and system info. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main InsydeH20 Version ARES-1231 R1.00 Set the current default language Project Name ARES-1231 used by the InsydeH2O.

  • Page 85: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Configures Boot Settings. Boot Configuration PCI Express Configuration LPSS & SCC Configuration Video Configuration SATA Configuration LM90 Thermal Sensor...

  • Page 86: 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 1/2/3/4 Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIE Port 1/2/3/4 Speed Options are: Auto (default), Gen 1, Gen 2 Auto is the default.

  • Page 87: Video Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. Video Configuration Configure video settings The featured setting is: 5.2.4.1 Video Configuration Setting Description Set Logo & SCU Resolution. Logo & SCU Resolution Options are Auto/640 x480/800 x 600/1024 x 768 5.2.4.2 VBT Hook Configuration Setting Description Set the option of CRT. Configure CRT as Options are Default / CRT / No Device CRT EDID Support...

  • Page 88: 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(s) Enabled is the default. Configures SATA Speed SATA Speed Options are: Gen 1, Gen 2 (default) Configures how to sun the SATA drives. Configures SATA Mode Options available are AHCI (default) and IDE.

  • Page 89: Lm90 Thermal Sensor

    BIOS 5.2.5. LM90 Thermal Sensor Setting Description Local Temperature Display Local Temperature Remote Temperature Display Remote Temperature Thermal Status Display Thermal Status 5.2.6. SIO Fintek 81216 Configures SIO by the following settings: Setting Description Serial Port 1/2 Enables/disables the Serial port. Base I/O Address Setup the Base I/O Address of the Serial Port.

  • Page 90: Security

    BIOS 5.3. 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. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev.

  • Page 91: 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. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev.

  • Page 92: 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 <Dual Boot Type>...

  • Page 93: 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. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save...
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