Summary of Contents for Avalue Technology ARC-1538
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ARC-1538 15" 11th Gen. Intel® Core™ Processor i7/i5/i3 Fanless Rugged Touch Panel PC with IET Expansion Quick Reference Guide Ed – 24 May 2022 Copyright Notice Copyright 2022 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Part No. E2017A580A0R...
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These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual first. To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at: http://www.avalue.com.tw/ 2 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
1.4 System Overview ..........................13 1.4.1 I/O View ..........................13 1.5 System Dimensions ..........................14 Hardware Configuration ........................15 2.1 ARC-1538 connector mapping ......................16 2.1.1 Serial port 1 connector (COM1) ..................... 16 2.1.2 Serial port 2 connector (COM2) ..................... 16 2.2 Installing Memory ..........................
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3.3 Using Setup ............................42 3.4 Getting Help ............................43 3.5 In Case of Problems ........................... 43 3.6 BIOS setup ............................44 3.6.1 Main Menu ..........................44 3.6.1.1 System Language ......................45 3.6.1.2 System Date ........................45 4 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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3.6.3.3.1 SHOW DMI INFO ......................66 3.6.4 Security ..........................66 3.6.4.1 Secure Boot ........................67 3.6.4.1.1 Key Management ........................ 68 3.6.5 Boot ............................69 3.6.6 Save and exit ........................70 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset ....................70 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. 1.2 Packing List 1 x ARC-1538 Panel PC 1 x Power Adapter ...
(3052 for 5G module, PCIeIII x 2 for NVMe) 1 x 80-pin Expansion IET interface Other Component SIM card slot (for 4G or 5G module) for M.2 Key-B 2242/3042/3052 Onboard NuvoTon NPCT754AABYX support TPM 2.0 (by option) Storage 8 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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1 x 16-bit GPIO (by ARC-BYT DB-E) (Option By IET module only, (DB-B, DB-C) Video Port (Option By IET module only, AUX-080 (for 2xHDMI) Audio Port Realtek ALC888S & 897 co-layout (or other option decided by Avalue) ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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7. Storage : SSD or M.2 SSD Sine Vibration test (Non-operation) 1 Test Acceleration : 2G 2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz 3 Sweep:1 Oct/ per one minute. (logarithmic) 4 Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis 10 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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IET DB-A 4 x USB3.0 kit for ARC Series ACC-ARC-AUDIO-1R IET DB-B HDMI + 5.1 CH Audio Kit for ARC Series ACC-ARC-MPCIE-1R IET DB-C HDMI + MPCIE w/SIM Kit for ARC Series ACC-ARC-COM-1R IET DB-D 2 x Isolated RS-232 Kit for ARC Series ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 11...
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IET DB-F OBDII - CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series (J1939J1708 for Large ACC-ARC-OBDII-2R Vehicle) IET DB-F OBDII - CAN Bus Kit for ARC Series (ISO15765-4 for Special ACC-ARC-OBDII-3R Large Vehicle) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 12 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Default: Lockable DC Jack DC-IN DC Power-in connector Option: Phoenix Connector(MOQ apply) COM1/2 Serial port 1/2 connector DB-9 male connector 4 x USB 3.2 connector LAN1/2 RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2 HDD/Power LED indicator Power Switch Power on button ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 13...
Quick Reference Guide 2. Hardware Configuration For advanced information, please refer to: 1- ARC-TGL, ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/G/H/K included in this manual. Note: If you need more information, please visit our website: http://www.avalue.com.tw ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 15...
Step 1. Remove 2 screws to release the chassis cover, and remove it. Step 2.1 Insert the SODIMM into the memory socket. Step 2.2 Re-assemble your system back through previous steps to complete the installation. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 17...
LPC connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm SATA1 Serial ATA connector SATAPW1 SATA Power connector 2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm Power button M2B1 M.2 KEY-B 2242/3042/3052 connector M2KE1 M.2 KEY-E 2230 connector ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 19...
Quick Reference Guide 2.5.15 General purpose I/O connector (JGPIO1) Signal PIN PIN Signal SMB_SCL_S0 SMB_SDA_S0 +3.3V 2.5.16 SATA Power connector (SATAPW1) Signal ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 29...
Serial Port 1 connector (D_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_3_D NDSR#_3_D NRXD_3_D NRTS#_3_D NTXD_3_D NCTS#_3_D NDTR#_3_D NRI#_3_D 2.8.2 Serial Port 2 connector (D_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_D NDSR#_2_D NRXD_2_D NRTS#_2_D NTXD_2_D NCTS#_2_D NDTR#_2_D NRI#_2_D ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 35...
Serial Port 1 connector (G_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_3_G NDSR#_3_G NRXD_3_G NRTS#_3_G NTXD_3_G NCTS#_3_G NDTR#_3_G NRI#_3_G 2.9.2 Serial Port 2 connector (G_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_G NDSR#_2_G NRXD_2_G NRTS#_2_G NTXD_2_G NCTS#_2_G NDTR#_2_G NRI#_2_G 36 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (H_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_1_H NDSR#_1_H NRXD_1_H NRTS#_1_H NTXD_1_H NCTS#_1_H NDTR#_1_H NRI#_1_H 2.11.2 Serial Port 2 connector (H_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_H NDSR#_2_H NRXD_2_H NRTS#_2_H NTXD_2_H NCTS#_2_H NDTR#_2_H NRI#_2_H 38 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (I_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_1_I NDSR#_1_I NRXD_1_I NRTS#_1_I NTXD_1_I NCTS#_1_I NDTR#_1_I NRI#_1_I 2.12.2 Serial Port 2 connector (I_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_I NDSR#_2_I NRXD_2_I NRTS#_2_I NTXD_2_I NCTS#_2_I NDTR#_2_I NRI#_2_I ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 39...
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 41...
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “” pointer marks all sub menus. 42 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
BIOS Vendor and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 43...
<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. 44 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 3.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 45...
Auto Detection[Default] Integrated] disables Integrated Solution. NOTE: When CNVi is present, the GPIO pins that are used for radio. 3.6.2.2 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU. 46 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Enabled[Default] Technology. All[Default] Number of cores to enable in each processor Active Processor Cores package. 3.6.2.3 Power & Performance ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 47...
Enable/Disable CPU Power Management. Allows C States CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100% utilized. Disabled Enable/Disable C1E. When enabled, CPU will Enabled[Default], Enhanced C-states switch to minimum speed when all cores enter Disabled C-State. 48 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
INT1A interface will not be available. 3.6.2.6 APCI Settings Item Options Description Enables or Disables System ability to Disabled Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This Enable Hibernation Enabled[Default], option may not be effective with some 50 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
M/B Mode Test[Default] Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port 4 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). Serial Port 5 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 5 (COME). ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 51...
Disabled UART 232[Default] UART 232 422 485 UART 422 Change the Serial Port as RS232/422/485. UART 485 3.6.2.7.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 52 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
3.6.2.7.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 3.6.2.7.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 53...
ARC-1538 3.6.2.7.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 3.6.2.8 HW Monitor 54 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Wake system from S5 Fixed Time Select Dynamic Time, System will wake on the current time Dynamic Time + Increase minute(s). 3.6.2.10 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 55...
Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’, drives with no media will be Hard Disk CD-ROM emulated according to a drive type. 3.6.2.11 Network Stack Configuration Item Options Description Enabled Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack. Disabled[Default] 56 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Item Option Description PCI Express Root Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. 5(LAN2-I225) Disabled Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all Disabled[Default], ASPM links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto 60 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Quick Reference Guide 3.6.3.2.2 SATA And RST Configuration Item Options Description Enabled[Default] SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled, Enabled[Default] Port 0 Enable or Disable SATA Port. Disabled Enabled[Default] Port 1 Enable or Disable SATA Port. Disabled ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 63...
3.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration Item Option Description Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disable = HDA Disabled HD Audio will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be Enabled[Default] unconditionally enabled. 3.6.3.3 Board & Panel Configuration 64 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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Wake Up by Ring from S3/S4/S5. Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec Watch Dog Select WatchDog. 1 min 2 min 10 min 30 min Disabled Enable/Disabled USB Standby Power USB Standby Power Enabled[Default] during S3/S4/S5. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 65...
ARC-1538 20db[Default] Amplifier Gain Amplifier Gain adjust. 26db Disabled Onboard USB Touch Onboard USB Touch Enabled/Disabled. Enabled[Default] 3.6.3.3.1 SHOW DMI INFO 3.6.4 Security 66 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Custom mode Secure Boot Variables can be configured Custom[Default] without authentication. 3.6.4.1.1 Key Management Item Option Description Install factory default Secure Boot keys after Disabled[Default] Factory Key Provision the platform reset and while the System is in Enabled Setup mode. 68 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
Enables or disables boot with initialization of a Disabled[Default] Fast Boot minimal set of devices required to launch active Enabled boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options. Boot Option #1/#2 Set the system boot order. ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide 69...
This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. 3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. 70 ARC-1538 Quick Reference Guide...
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