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1.1
Introduction
ARK-DS520 is powered by an Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core processor with an inte-
grated nVidia GT218 (ION2) graphic module for Full HD playback. There is also a
another fanless option based on the Intel® Atom™ N455 single-core processor. With
NVIDIA Optimus technology, the system energizes media playback with over 10
times normal performance, due to its combination of integrated graphics, high perfor-
mance editing and converting of videos, and rich 3D user interface. ARK-DS520
delivers advanced graphics performance with lower cost to meet your signage appli-
cation requirements.
ARK-DS520 has a rich combination of video output interfaces (e.g.: 2 x VGA, VGA +
HDMI, HDMI + DVI) to provide dual display output simultaneously. For better connec-
tivity, it has internal support for 2 x Mini PCIe interfaces for add-on functions such as
wireless network and TV tuner cards to fulfill different requirements. And ARK-DS520
also supports 4 x USB ports, 2 x COM (RS-232) ports and DIO ports for system inte-
gration and applications.
1.2
Product Features
1.2.1
General
Intel® Atom™ D525 1.8 GHz, Intel® Atom™ N455 1.66 GHz
Rich video I/O combination supports dual display (e.g.: 2 x VGA, VGA + HDMI,
HDMI + DVI)
Supports 2 x GbE, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x COM and 8-bit GPIO ports
Internal 2.5-inch SATA HDD drive bay
Built-in MiniPCIe slot for easy expansion e.g. WiFi, TV-tuner, etc.
Easy integration and easy maintenance
1.2.2
Display
Dual-display support; up to 1080p full HD video playback performance (subject
to the video media format and playback software)
1.2.3
Power Consumption
Typical: 18 W (CPU is Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz and w/o expansion)
Max.: 30 W (CPU is Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz and w/o expansion)
1.3
Hardware Specifications
CPU: Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz (or Intel Atom N455 1.66 GHz)
System Chipset: Intel Atom D525/N455 + ICH8M
BIOS: AMI 16 Mbit Flash BIOS
System Memory: 2 x DDR3 SODIMM sockets, supports DDR3 800 MHz up to
4 GB (D525) & supports DDR3 667 MHz up to 2 GB (N455)
Graphic chipset: nVidia GT218-ILV-B1Video Memory Size: independent dis-
play memory 512 MB
SSD: Supports 1 x CF Card TYPE I/II
HDD: Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD
Watchdog Timer: Single chip watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
I/O Interface: 2 x RS-232 ports
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