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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail of BCM OFT10W-3455J System. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with this mainboard or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Mainboard Specifications Model MX310H Processor/ Chipset Intel® J3455 SoC (1.5GHz Base Frequency, 2.3GHz Burst Frequency) One 204-pin SODIMM DDR3L-1600Mhz (PC3-12800) slot supports up to 8GB Max Memory Display Intel® Integrated HD Graphic Engine Maximum Resolution HDMI: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz...
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Onboard I/O Headers SATA 1 x Std. SATA III Connector 1 x SATA Power Header MSATA_MPCIE Supports mSATA SSDs M2_E Supports E-Key WIFI modules3 (Supports WIFI Cards in 2230 Only) U_SIM Supports uSIM card 2 x USB2.0 Header (2 ports/header)
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Power & Connector 1 x Wide Range DC-In (9V~36V, 6A Max. 19V Recommended) 1x Header (uses a 1x4 2.54mm to AC adapter barrel connector cable) Form Factor 3.5” SBC (5.7” x 4”)
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Chapter 1: IO Port, Mounting Hole Placements IO Ports Item Name Function Description DC_PWR DC-In Jack DC-In Jack for AC Adapter Power Connection. (9V~36V, 6A max. 19V recommended) (Barrel Diameter: 5.5mm) HDMI HDMI Port The HDMI Port Connectors.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Orange Linked Green 100Mbps connection Blinking Data Orange 1Gbps activity connection LAN2 Gigabit LAN This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) (RJ-45) Connectors through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Chapter 2: System Setup This chapter describes the mainboard features and the new technologies it supports Welcome! The mainboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another line of BCM long life mainboards! Before you start installing the mainboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Mainboard Overview Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the mainboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mainboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage mainboard components.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.3.2 Onboard LEDs The mainboard comes with a “Power On LED” (red) and one “Standby Power LED” (green) to indicate the system status. When the “Standby Power LED” lights on: It means the system is either in the standby state, or the power cable is still connected to the power source. The “Power On LED”...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual System Memory 2.4.1 Overview The mainboard comes with one 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations The ECM-3455J board supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered, 204-pins DDR3L-1600MHz (PC3-12800) SODIMM up to 8GB Max.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.4.3 Installing the DDR3L SODIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before installing or removing SODIMMs, or other peripherals from the system. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and the peripherals.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 3. DDR3L memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR or DDR2, or DDR4. Do not install DDR, DDR2, or DDR4 SODIMMs to this board’s SODIMM socket. 2.4.4 Removing the DDR3L SODIMM Follow these steps to remove a SODIMM.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Back Panel (Rear I/O Ports) 2.5.1 Back Pane Connectors Item Name Function Description DC_PWR DC-In Jack DC-In Jack for AC Adapter Power Connection. (9V~36V, 6A max. 19V recommended) HDMI HDMI Port The HDMI Port Connectors. NOTE: 1. Under UEFI boot mode: The HDMI and LVDS will provide video signal simultaneously.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual LAN2 Gigabit LAN This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) (RJ-45) Connectors through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/Link LED Speed LED Status Description...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Connectors/ Headers 2.6.1 4-Pins Power Connector: DCIN_PWR This header is an alternative power connection for the system chassis which doesn’t provide the access to “DC_PWR” AC adapter connection through ECM-3455J rear IO. A 4-pin (2.54mm) to AC adapter barrel connector cable is required.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.2 Front Panel Connector: F_PANEL These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. The “F_PANEL” connector is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 2.6.3 System Fan Connector: SYS_FAN The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to fan connector, please note that the red wire is designated as “Power”...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.4 Serial ATA 3.0 Connector: SATA3 This SATA port supports SATA3.0 standard. Do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during data transmission. 2.6.5 SATA Power Connector: SATA_PWR The SATA hard drive power connection.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.6 mSATA/ Mini-PCIE Connector: MSATA_MPCIE This connector supports mSATA type SSDs. 2.6.7 uSIM Card Slot: U_SIM This slot provides connection to uSIM card.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.8 M.2 Socket: M2_E (E-Key, Supports Wifi Cards in 2230 Only) This connector supports WIFI cards in 2230. 2.6.9 Front USB2.0 Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2 This header provides two USB2.0 connections (An USB2.0 cable is required). NOTE: 1. “F_USB2” header port 0 (the USB set on pin 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 only) Supports Dual Role...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.10 COM Ports: COMA, COMB These headers provide serial connections with serial port COMA and COMB. COMA provides RS232 or Ring-In support. COMB supports RS232/ RS422/ RS485, or Ring-In. 2.6.11 LVDS Panel Connector: LVDS This header provides connection to LVDS type panels in18/ 24-bit Single/ Dual channels.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.12 LVDS Panel Backlight Connector: BACKLIGHT This header provides connection for LVDS panel backlight control connections. 2.6.13 I2C Header: I2C This header provides I2C signal connection.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.14 SPI Header: SPI This header provides SPI signal connection. 2.6.15 SMBUS Header: SMBUS This header provides SMBUS signal connections.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.16 Volume Control Header: VOLUME_CONTROL This header provides volume control signal. 2.6.17 LPT/ GPIO Header: LPT_GPIO This header provides LPT or GPIO signal connections.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.18 LPC Header: LPC This header provides LPC signal connections. 2.6.19 Speaker Header: SPEAKER This header supports 4 ohms/ 2W speaker.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.6.20 Chassis Intrusion Header: CI This 2-pins header provides chassis intrusion warning connection.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Jumpers 2.7.1 ATX/AT Mode Select: AT_ATX This header provides the option to boot the system in the form of ATX mode (default) or AT mode. When the system is set in AT mode, the system power on/off will be controlled directly by the power switch on the power supply.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.7.3 COM Port +12V/ +5V/ Ring-In Select: COMA_PW, COMB_PW These jumpers provide selection between +12V, +5V, and Ring-In (default). 2.7.4 GPIO High/ Low Select: GPIO_SET This jumper provides selection for GPIO High (+3V, default) or Low.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.7.5 LPT/ GPIO Selection for header “LPT_GPIO”: LPT_SEL This jumper selects will designate the function of “LPT_GPIO” header in “LPT” or “GPIO”. 2.7.6 GPIO Power Select: GPIO_PWRSEL When “LPT_GPIO” header is set in GPIO mode, this jumper selects its pin #10, 12 “GPIOPWR”...
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 2.7.7 Clear CMOS Header: CLR_CMOS There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has the power supplied from an external battery to maintain the registry settings of system configuration. For normal state (default), the jumper is set on pin location 2 and 3.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Chapter 3: Starting Up the System Starting Up Your System 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V240V or 110V120V depending on your country’s...
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual NOTE: During system power-on (system post), press <Del> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in BIOS SETUP. If you wish to boot from a different bootable device other than the default arrangement under the BIOS, you may press <F11>...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 BIOS Flash Related Procedure 1. After the BIOS is flashed, shut down the system. 2. Disconnect all power connections from power supply to the mainboard. 3. Clear the CMOS (For at least 30 seconds).
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.3 Entering BIOS Setup Menu Power on the computer and by pressing <DEL> immediately allows you to enter BIOS Setup Menu. If you are not able to enter the BIOS menu but you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET”...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.4 Getting Help Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.5 BIOS Menu Screen When entering the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow user to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter]...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.6 Main Menu This menu gives user an overview of the general system specifications, such as time, date etc. 4.6.1 System Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 4.6.2 System Date The date format is in <Day>,<Month>,<Year>. 4.6.3 System Time...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7 Advanced Menu Select the “Advanced” tab from the BIOS menu screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. NOTE: Take caution when change the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field setting could cause the system not to function properly.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.2 Watch Dog Enable/ Disable Watch Dog Timer. 4.7.3 Onboard LAN Controller Enable/ Disable onboard LAN Controller#1 (The one next to the USB3.0 ports). 4.7.4 Onboard LAN Controller#2 Enable/ Disable onboard LAN Controller#2 (The one next to the audio port).
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.12 Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Settings. NOTE: When “TPM Support” is enabled, it requires to save and exit BIOS once. And reboot the system in order to initiate the TPM support at BIOS. CAUTION: When TPM is enabled and utilized through TPM software under OS, there is a...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.13 NCT6126D Super IO Configuration System Super IO chip parameters. 4.7.13.1 Serial port 1 Configuration Set parameters of Serial Port 1 (“COMA” header). 4.7.13.2 Serial port 2 Configuration Set parameters of Serial Port 2 (“COMB” header). 4.7.13.3 Parallel port Configuration Set parameters of parallel Port (“LPT”...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.14.1 Smart Fan Function Smart Fan setting for system fan header “SYS_FAN”. 4.7.14.1.1 System Fan Mode: Manual Mode Step up time: The amount of time fan takes to increase its value by one step. (Units are intervals of 0.1 second).
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.14.1.2 System Fan Mode: Thermal Cruise Step up time: The amount of time fan takes to increase its value by one step. (Units are intervals of 0.1 second). 10 x 0.1 sec = 1 sec as default.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Three conditions may occur: If the temperature still exceeds the high end, fan output increases slowly. If the fan is operating at full speed but the temperature still exceeds the high end, a warning message is issued to protect the system.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.15 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Parameters. 4.7.15.1 Socket 0 CPU Information Socket specific CPU information. 4.7.15.2 CPU Power Management CPU Power Management options. 4.7.15.2.1 EIST Enable/ Disable Intel Speedstep. 4.7.15.2.2 Turbo Mode Tubo mode enable/ disable.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.15.2.3 C-States Enable/ disable C states. 4.7.15.2.4 Enhanced C-States Enable/ disable C1E. When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. 4.7.15.3 Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.16 USB Configuration USB Configuration parameters. 4.7.16.1 Onboard USB Feature USB Support parameters. 4.7.16.2 Legacy USB Support Enable Legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Disable option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.7.17.5 Ipv6 HTTP Support Enable Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled IPV6 HTTP option will not be created. 4.7.17.6 PXE boot wait time Wait time too press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. 4.7.17.7 Media detect count Number of times presence of media will be checked.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.8 Security Menu Set setup administrator/ user password or secure boot related settings. 4.8.1 Setup Administrator Password Setup Administrator Password. If only the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to BIOS menu and is only asked for when entering BIOS.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.8.3 Secure Boot Customizable Secure Boot settings. Customer needs to provide the code to the board manufacture in order to insert the code to the BIOS. Customer also needs to embedded the corresponding key in their OS image.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.9 Boot Menu Set the system boot order. 4.9.1 Setup Prompt Timeout Number of second to wait for setup activation key. 4.9.2 Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state. 4.9.3 Full Screen LOGO Show Enable or disables Quiet Boot option.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.9.5 Boot mode select Select boot mode in Legacy or UEFI (default). NOTE: If user needs to switch the boot mode between UEFI and Legacy; then user needs to select the desired boot mode first, then save and exit BIOS. The system needs to reboot once in order for the selected boot mode to take effect.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.10 Save & Exit Save and Exit BIOS settings. 4.10.1 Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. 4.10.2 Discard Changes and Exit Exit BIOS without saving any changes made. 4.10.3 Load Optimized Defaults Automatically load optimal BIOS settings.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 4.10.4 Boot Override Choose the desired boot device to be the first boot device at next reboot. NOTE: This function will only function once after rebooted. If user prefers to set the boot device boot order permanently, then the change will need to be made under “Boot”-> “Fixed Boot Order Priorties”...
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Chapter 5: Application Note Please read the following application notes before proceed with the system setup and/or OS installation: Windows 10 Drivers Installation It is recommended to load the ECM-3455J drivers with following sequence: 1. Install “Intel INF Driver”.
OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual Video Support 1. Under UEFI boot mode: The HDMI and LVDS will provide video signal simultaneously. 2. Under Legacy boot mode: Only either HDMI (default) or LVDS provides video signal. (if LVDS panel is attached, please disconnect the HDMI monitor connection to ECM-3455J board in order for the video signal to be switched to the LVDS panel).
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual PXE Boot 5.6.1 In “UEFI” mode: 1. Under BIOS option “Boot”->”Boot mode select”; change it to “UEFI”. 2. Under BIOS option “Advance”->”Network Stack Configuration”: a. Change “Network Stack” to “Enabled”. b. Enable “Ipv4 PXE Support”. 3. Save and exit BIOS.
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OFT10W-3455J User’s Manual 5.6.2 In “Legacy” mode: 1. Under BIOS option “Boot”->”Boot mode select”; change it to “Legacy”. 2. Save and exit BIOS. 3. After system reboot, enter BIOS again. 4. Under BIOS option “Boot”->”NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities”, set the desired PXE LAN port as “Boot Option #1”.
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