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This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC certifica- tion purposes. There is an English user manual included as a PDF file on the CD. Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold and/or installed in China. AIR-500D User Manual...
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The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2022 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to improve the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
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Product Warranty (2 Years) Advantech warrants the original purchaser that all of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation.
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Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech website at www.advantech.com/support to obtain the latest product information. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before calling: –...
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D-1715TER T50A1 Note! BMC having one each in COM/LAN port; Memory/Storage and operating system bundled by request. AIR-500D Default SKU Option Items Optional Item for Default SKU Part Number Description 1700021723-02 Power Cord UL 3P 15A 125V 183cm(IEC320-C19), USA type...
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The equipment should only be installed in a restricted access area. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power supply suitable for use at minimum Tma 50° C (122° F) whose output meets PS2 (or LPS), ES1(or AIR-500D User Manual...
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SELV) and output is rated: 9-36Vdc, 16.65-4.16A. Please contact Advantech for further information. DISCLAIMER: These instructions are provided according to IEC 704-1 specifica- tions. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements con- tained herein. Consignes de Sécurité...
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PS2 (ou LPS), ES1 (ou SELV) et dont la sortie est nominale: 9-36Vdc, 16.65- 4.16A, si besoin d'aide supplémentaire, veuillez contacter Advantech pour plus d'informations. AVERTISSEMENT: Cet ensemble d'instructions est donné conformément à la norme CEI 704-1. Advantech décline toute responsabilité quant à l'exactitude des déclara- tions contenues dans ce. AIR-500D User Manual...
AIR-500D offers 4x GbE, 6x USB 3.0, 4x COM ports and BMC one each in LAN/COM port. In addition, to store and trans- fer a large amount of data, AIR-500D supports up to 4 x 2.5” SATA III hard drive bays and delivers high data transfer rates via optional 10GbE ports and M.2 B key for 5G modules.
1 x M.2 2230 E key for Wi-Fi modules TPM: TPM2.0 (support by optional AMO-I029) 1.2.2 Ethernet ® Chipset: – LAN1/2/3/4 Intel i210 Speed: – LAN1/2/3/4 10/100/1000 Interface: Up to 4 x RJ45 AIR-500D User Manual...
BATTERY 3V/210 mAh with WIRE x 1 TPM 2.0 (support by optional AMO-I029) 1.3.2 SUSI 4.2 SUSI API Sequence Control Supported Multi-level WDT (set by Advantech iManager) Watchdog Timer Programmable 1-255 sec/min Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature/input Current/input Voltage System Information Running HR/Boot record...
Mechanical Specifications 1.4.1 System Dimensions 270[10.62] x 260 [10.23] x 399 [15.71] Unit: mm [Inch] Figure 1.1 AIR-500D Mechanical Dimensions Diagram 1.4.2 Weight 10.6Kg (23.37 lbs) Power Requirements 1.5.1 System Power Power Type: inbuilt ATX Minimum Power Input: 100~240V ...
2.2.1 Jumper Description You may configure AIR-500D to match the needs of your application by setting jump- ers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
2.2.4 Jumper Settings 2.2.4.1 Clear CMOS Setting for JCMOS1 JCMOS1 Clear CMOS Setting 1653003101 Part Number HD_3x1P_79_D Foot Print PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS Description Function Setting Normal Operation (Default) (1-2) Clear CMOS (2-3) AIR-500D User Manual...
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Setting Auto Power On (1-2) Power button for Power On (Default) (2-3) 2.2.5 Bottom Board Jump List Table 2.1: Jumper List M2_SEL1 M2_SEL M2_SEL2 M2_SEL NGFF_SMBEN1 SMB Enable 5G Module power switch 2.2.6 Bottom Board Jumper Locations AIR-500D User Manual...
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M.2 Select Function Source Between USB3.0 and PCIE by M2_SEL2 M2_SEL2 M.2 select function source setting Part Number 1653003101 Foot Print HD_3x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D(M) DIP 2000-13 WS Setting Function (1-2) Auto detect by card (Default) (2-3) USB3.0 Floating PCIE AIR-500D User Manual...
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For 5G Module Power Switch by CN1 Power switch Setting Part Number 1653003101 Foot Print HD_3x1P_79_D Description PIN HEADER 3x1P 2.0mm 180D (M) DIP 2000-13 WS Setting Function (1-2) Set Vout 3.805V (For 5G module support +3.805V) (2-3) Set Vout 3.304V (Default) AIR-500D User Manual...
Connectors 2.3.1 External I/O Locations Figure 2.2 Front I/O Connector Diagram AIR-500D User Manual...
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DATA+ 2.3.1.2 Ethernet Connector (LAN) AIR-500D is equipped with up to 4x Ethernet ports. LAN1/2/3/4 controllers that are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. These Ethernet ports provides a standard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators on the front side to show its Active/Link status (Green LED) and Speed status (Yellow LED).
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2.3.1.3 Power On/Off Button AIR-500D has a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side that show “On” (Green LED) and “Off/Suspend” statuses (Orange LED). The Power button sup- ports dual functions: Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Seconds then off), and Suspend.
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2.3.1.5 USB 3.0 Connector AIR-500D supports 6x USB 3.0 interfaces. The USB interfaces complies with USB UHCI, Rev. 3.0 standards. Please refer to Table 2.5 for its pin assignments. USB 3.0 connectors contain legacy pins to interface with USB 2.0 devices, and a new set of pins for USB 3.0 connectivity.
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Signal Name (RS232) 2.3.1.8 BMC Dedicated VGA Connector Figure 2.10 BMC Dedicated VGA Port Table 2.7: VGA Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Signal Name Green Blue DDAT H-SYNC V-SYNC DCLK 2.3.1.9 DIO Connector Figure 2.11 DIO Connector AIR-500D User Manual...
Unscrew the 6 screws on the side cover, and remove the side cover. Install the memory into the system. Replace the side cover. Memory Configuration Instruction: Using 1x DIMM: install on CN1 or CN3 slot Using 2x DIMM: install on CN1 & CN3 slot Using 3xDIMM is not supported. AIR-500D User Manual...
2.4.2 HDD/SSD Installation Remove 8 screws for HDD/SSD bracket. Take out HDD/SSD tray bracket. Install HDD/SSD in the bracket and insert back to the system. Screw back 8 screws and finish the installation. AIR-500D User Manual...
2.4.3 miniPCIe/mSATA/m.2 Module Installation Remove bottom cover (2.4.2). Install miniPCIe/mSATA module with 2 screws (MINI_PCIE1 with SIM holder), M.2 module with 1 screw (M2E). Replace the bottom cover and fix in place with 6 screws. AIR-500D User Manual...
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PCIex16 Graphic Card Installation (in case of double GPU cards) Remove the top and side covers. Remove the AIR-500D trim. Install the graphics card to the PCIex16 slot, pay attention to the rear of the graphics card on installing L-shaped bracket from the accessory bag in advance.
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Note! If PCiex16 occupy 1 or 2 slots, PCiex1/4 can be installed; If PCiex16 occupy more than 2 slots, PCiex1/4 cannot be installed, as shown below: AIR-500D User Manual...
2.4.4 M.2 Module Installation Remove 14 screws from the top cover and side cover. Install M.2 module (M.2 E Key / M.2 B Key) and tighten 1 screw on the module. AIR-500D User Manual...
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2.4.4.1 Installing the Table Mount Bracket Remove the wall mount bracket and 6 screws from the accessory bag. Fasten 3 screws and brackets on the left and right sides of the bottom, be reminded to install horizontally. AIR-500D User Manual...
AMIBIOS has been integrated into motherboards for over two decades. With the AMIBIOS Setup program, users can modify BIOS settings and control various sys- tem features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AIR-500D BIOS setup screens. AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.
BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no number assigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer to obtain an up- to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU‘s system status is valid.
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the AIR-500D setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. Users can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
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3.2.2.1 Trusted Computing TPM Support (Optional Part Installed) “Enable or Disable” TPM Support. Security Device Support Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. 3.2.2.2 Embedded Controller Configuration AIR-500D User Manual...
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Power Saving Mode This item allows users to set the board’s power saving mode when off. Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 2. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3. Serial Port 4Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4. AIR-500D User Manual...
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This page displays all information about system Temperature/Voltage/Current/ Fan. Watch Dog Timer Enabled or disabled Watch Dog Timer function (Start before boot to OS and must stop by self). Digital I/O Pin Configure digital I/O pins. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Input the System Smart IV Critical Temperature. Fan2 Mode Fan2 Mode Select. FAN2 Temperature 1 Input the System Smart Fan IV Temperature 1. FAN2 DC/PWM 1 Input the System Smart Fan IV DC/PWM 1 Value. AIR-500D User Manual...
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FAN2 Critical Temperature Input the System Smart IV Critical Temperature. 3.2.2.3 S5 RTC Wake Settings Wake System From S5 Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.2.4 UEFI Variables Protection Password protection of Runtime Control the NVRAM Runtime Variable protection through System Admin Pass- word. 3.2.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection AIR-500D User Manual...
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Console Redirection This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection for Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS). Redirection COM Port Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. AIR-500D User Manual...
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“AUTO”, the system will automatically detect USB devices. It will enable USB legacy mode when a USB device is plugged in and disable USB legacy mode when no USB device is plugged in. 3.2.2.7 Network Stack Configuration AIR-500D User Manual...
Serial IRQ Mode Configure Serial IRQ Mode. State After G3 Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Flash Protection Range Registers (FPRR) Enable Flash Protection Range Registers. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Compliance Test Mode Enable when using Compliance Load Board. – LAN1/LAN2 Controller Enable/Disable on board LAN1/LAN2 from Intel i210 Controller support. – Intel X550 Controller Enable/Disable on board LAN3/LAN4 from Intel X550 Controller support. (LAN3/LAN4 are optional by AMO-I031) AIR-500D User Manual...
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Configure PCI Express Root Port Settings. – ASPM PCI Express Active State Power Management settings. – L1 Substates PCI Express L1 Substates settings. – PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. Auto is equal to Gen2 or Gen3 depending on DTR soft strap. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Determine how SATA controllers operate. – Aggressive LPM support Enables/Disables SATA Aggressive Link Power Management. This item will appear when "AHCI" or "RAID" is selected. – SATA port 1/2/3/4 Enable/disable SATA port. SATA port 3 & 4 are optional. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.3.2 Sever ME Configuration MCTP Bus Owner [15:8] bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function. If all zeros sending bus owner is disabled. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.3.3 System Event Log System Error Enable/Disable setup options. AIR-500D User Manual...
3.2.4 Socket Configuration 3.2.4.1 Processor Configuration AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.4.2 Memory Configuration AIR-500D User Manual...
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Memory Frequency Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Mhz. If Enforce POR is disabled, user will be able to run at higher frequencies than the memory support (limited by processor support). Do not select Reserved. AIR-500D User Manual...
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IIO Configuration PCIe Train by BIOS Assume IIO is strapped for Wait-for-BIOS because straps are unreliable in A-0 Silicon. NTB Link Train by BIOS This knob enables or disables the BIOS to train the NTB link. AIR-500D User Manual...
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This option can disable Precision Time Management support in PCI hierarchy. 'Auto' keeps hardware default. PCIe Relaxed Ordering Enable Relaxed Ordering in PCIe devices where it is supported. Note that in some devices it can be not supported, hardwired to zero. AIR-500D User Manual...
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IIO Global Performance Tuning – Performance Tuning Mode Select IIO performance tuning mode, where Safe mode contains the default HW state and Performance Enable Mode has the recommended perfor- mance values. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS hand off. – Energy Efficient Turbo Energy Efficient Turbo Disable, MSR 0x1FC [19]. – Turbo Mode Enable/Disable processor Turbo Mode (requires EMTTM enabled too). – CPU Flex Ratio Override Enable/Disable CPU Flex Ratio Programming. AIR-500D User Manual...
Enter the value Between 1 to 30 min for OS Boot Watchdog Timer Expiration. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. OS Wtd Timer Policy Configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if OS Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.5.1 System Event Log 3.2.5.2 BMC Self Test Log AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.5.3 BMC Network Configuration Configuration Address Source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.5.4 View System Event Log If any event logs occur during boot up, the event logs will be display at this page. AIR-500D User Manual...
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3.2.5.5 BMC User Settings Add User Add user information. Delete User Delete user information. Change User Settings Allow change User settings. AIR-500D User Manual...
3.2.6 Security Administrator Password Set Administrator Password. User Password Set User Password. AIR-500D User Manual...
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Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled, Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode. The mode change requires plat- form reset. – Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom. AIR-500D User Manual...
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables or disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Option Display and select boot devices. AIR-500D User Manual...
Restore Defaults Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. AIR-500D User Manual...
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