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VT-MITX-APL Single Board Computer
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Version: 1.3
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  • Page 1 Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions VT-MITX-APL Single Board Computer User Manual Version: 1.3 © Vantron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 2 World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions Revision History Version Description Date V1.0 First release Nov. 5, 2021 V1.1 Updated specifications Apr. 23, 2022 V1.2 Updated interface figures Nov. 20, 2022 V1.3 Updated fan information May 19, 2023 VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4.24 J13 Speaker connector (24) .................... 24 2.4.25 J50 Front panel audio connector (25) ................24 2.4.26 B1 RTC connector (26) ....................25 2.4.27 J38 PS/2 (27) ........................25 2.4.28 DDR3L SO-DIMM socket (28) ..................25 VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 4 Windows 10 System Flashing ..................41 4.4.1 Prerequisites ........................41 4.4.2 Making a Bootable USB Drive for Windows 10 .............. 41 4.4.3 Installing Windows 10 ....................42 CHAPTER 5 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY ..................43 Disposal .......................... 44 Warranty ........................45 VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 5: Foreword

    Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated, or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless otherwise permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly released copies of this manual.
  • Page 6 Email: sales@vantrontech.com Symbology This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant information. Caution for latent damage to system or harm to personnel Attention to important information or regulations VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 7 The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of such tools to avoid short circuit of the Product. • Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product damage. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 8 Clean with a damp cloth • Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector • Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults: • The Product is damaged •...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 1.1 Product Overview VT-MITX-APL single board computer adheres to the international industry size standards with a 170mm x 170mm form factor. It is powered by Intel® Celeron® APL-N3350 quad core processor, and customers have the choice between Windows 10 and Linux operating systems.
  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    /I211 TPD 6W M.2 WiFi RTL8111F RJ45 PCIEx1 /I211 USB3.0x2 Realtek Mic/HP/SPK HD Audio ALC269 USB2.0x2 2xSPK CONN SATA0 AMPTPA3113 Mini PCIE CONN M.2 SSD SATA1(6Gb/s) SCH3222 COM2/RS23 COM1/RS23 PS/2 KB/MS COM4 COM3 2/422/485 2/422/485 VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Operating system Windows 10, Linux Software OTA tool BlueSphere OTA Dimensions MITX standard board, 170mm x 170mm Mechanical Heat dissipation 2 x Fan connector Temperature Operating: -20℃~+60℃ Environment Humidity RH 10%-85% (Non-condensing) Condition Certification RoHS VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 13: Operating System

    1.6 Mechanical Dimensions • 170mm x 170mm 1.7 Power Supply and Consumption VT-MITX-APL works with +12V DC power input supplied by the power connector or power jack. The Board consumes 10W+ (without speakers) of power or 40W+ (with speakers) of power.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Connectors And Pin Assignment

    Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 2 CONNECTORS AND PIN ASSIGNMENT VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 15: Product Layout

    The board I/Os will be described in detail in 2.4 Connectors and Jumpers following the sequencing numbers provided here. Memory VT-MITX-APL is equipped with a DDR3L SO-DIMM socket that supports up to 8GB RAM. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 16: Identification Of Pin 1

    The power jack supports 12V DC power supply, and the recommended current is 1.5A. 2.4.2 J5 Power connector (2) Specification: 2 x 2 x 4.2mm, 12.8mm (H), Male, Vertical, White, WDT, THR, RoHS Pinout description: Name Type Description Ground Ground +VDC DC-IN POWER + +VDC DC-IN POWER + VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 17: J16/J17 Ethernet Connector (3)

    Pinout description: Name Type Description VDD_LCD LCD POWER +5V VDD_LCD LCD POWER +5V VDD_LCD LCD POWER +5V LCD_DETECT_R LVDS DETECT SEL 6/8 SELECT 6 OR 8 DEPTH LVDS_A_D0-_R LVSDO_DATA LVDS_A_D0+_R LVSDO_DATA LVDS_A_D1-_R LVSDO_DATA LVDS_A_D1+_R LVSDO_DATA VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 18: J10 Lcd Bkl Connector (5)

    Specification: 1 x 6, 2.0mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1 Pinout description: Name Type Description VCC_BLK LCD BACKLIGHT POWER +12V VCC_BLK LCD BACKLIGHT POWER +12V LCD_BKLTEN LCD BACKLIGHT ENABLE LCD_BKLT_PWM LCD BACKLIGHT PWM Ground Ground VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 19: U17 Hdmi (6)

    HDMI DATA HDMI_DATA0+ HDMI DATA Ground HDMI_DATA0- HDMI DATA HDMI_CLK+ HDMI CLK Ground HDMI_CLK- HDMI CLK HDMI_DDC_SCL HDMI DDC I2C CLK HDMI_DDC_SDA HDMI DDC I2C DATA Ground VCC_HDMI HDMI POWER +5V HDMI_HPD HDMI HOT PLUG DETECTION VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 20: J11 Vga (7)

    VGA_DDC_DATA VGA_HS VGA_VS VGA_DDC_CLK VGA CLK 2.4.8 J19/J18 RS232 port (8) VT-MITX-APL implements two RS232 serial ports. Specification: 2 x 5 x 1.5mm, 5.75mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1 Pin 2 VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 21: J20/J21 Rs232/Rs422/Rs485 Port (9)

    Specification: 2 x 5 x 1.5mm, 5.75mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1 Pin 2 Pinout description: Name Type Description RS485_A/422TX+ RS485_P RS485_B/422TX- RS485_N 422RX+ DATA 422RX- DATA DSR1 DATA RTS1 DATA CTS1 DATA RI1_L DATA VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 22: J39 Gpio (10)

    | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 2.4.10 J39 GPIO (10) VT-MITX-APL implements a GPIO connector, offering 8 GPIO signals. Specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm, 1.5A, 4mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1...
  • Page 23: J25 M.2 B-Key Slot (12)

    SYS_REST 2.4.12 J25 M.2 B-Key slot (12) VT-MITX-APL implements an M.2 B-Key that supports a size of 2242 and is compatible with PCIe x4/SATA to connect an SSD for huge data transfer and storage. The slot also supports a size of 3052 and is compatible with PCIe x1/USB 3.1 to connect a 5G module for faster wireless communication.
  • Page 24: J17 Sata Power Connector (16)

    World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 2.4.16 J17 SATA power connector (16) VT-MITX-APL implements a 4-pin power connector to supply power to the SATA device. Specification: 1 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 6mmH, Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1...
  • Page 25: U46 Usb 3.0 Port (18)

    | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 2.4.18 U46 USB 3.0 port (18) VT-MITX-APL provides two USB 3.0 ports for expansion of functions. Specification: 3.0, Type-A, Female, 17.5mm (L), Right angle, WDT, THR, RoHS USB 3.0 USB 3.0...
  • Page 26: J3 Smbus Connector (20)

    Pinout description: Name Type Description +V3.3_A POWER SMB_SCL_3.3V SMB_SCL SMB_SDA_3.3V SMB_SDA Ground 2.4.21 J38 Debug connector (21) VT-MITX-APL implements a debug connector for debugging and troubleshooting purposes. Pin 1 Pinout description: Name Type Description LPC_FRAME# LPC_AD3 LPC_AD2 LPC_AD1 LPC_AD0 Ground LPC_CLK1_25M +V3.3_A...
  • Page 27: J12 Audio Jack (22)

    ALOUT_R_SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER INPUT 2.4.23 J14 Microphone jack (23) Specification: 3.5mm, 5-pole, Female, Right angle, THR, RoHS Pinout description: Name Type Description Ground MIC1_RRR MIC RIGHT INPUT MIC1_LLL MIC LEFT INPUT Ground MIC_JD JD INPUT VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 28: J13 Speaker Connector (24)

    Pin 2 Pin 1 Pinout description: Name Type Description MIC2_LLL MIC LEFT INPUT Ground MIC2_RRR MIC RIGHT INPUT RINP_AMP2 AMP2 RIGHT INPUT MIC2_JD MIC2 JD INPUT Ground LINP_AMP2 AMP2 LEFT INPUT HP2_JD HP2 JD INPUT VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 29: B1 Rtc Connector (26)

    Description BAT_PWR RTC + RTC - 2.4.27 J38 PS/2 (27) VT-MITX-APL implements a PS/2 connector for connecting a keyboard or mouse. Specification: 1 x 6, 2.0mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS Pin 1 Pinout description: Name Type...
  • Page 30: Sim Slot (29)

    2.4.30 J36/J37 Fan connectors (30) VT-MITX-APL implements two fan connectors, one (J37) is to connect a fan to offer active heat dissipation for the system, and the other (J36) is a CPU fan connector for cooling the CPU.
  • Page 31: Chapter 3 First-Use Debugging

    Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 3 FIRST-USE DEBUGGING VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 32: Serial Configuration

    World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 3.1 Serial Configuration VT-MITX-APL implements 4 serial connectors identified as COM1 ~ COM4 by the device manager shown as follows. The ports displayed here may not necessarily match the ones that are identified by your device manager, so please be aware of any discrepancies.
  • Page 33: Gpio Setup

    You can then use the TestCommPC Vxxx tool in the directory of SW Guide > COM test in the release package for serial debugging. 3.2 GPIO Setup VT-MITX-APL implements 8 GPIO pins with details shown below: Name Default mode Default level...
  • Page 34: Enabling Watchdog Timer

    The Counter shall be set more than 3 if the Count Mode is minute; • 4. Press F10 to save the settings; 5. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart the system to get the settings take effect. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Bios And Windows

    Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 4 BIOS AND WINDOWS VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 36: Bios Introduction

    1. Press “Win + R” on the keyboard to call the command box; 2. Input msinfo32 in the command box and click “OK” to confirm; 3. Move to BIOS Version/Date on the open page to check the detailed information. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 37: Bios Setup

    Choose to boot from an internal file, only for EFI partition Configure secure boot function, and enable/disable secure Administer Secure Boot boot Overview of all BIOS setup options. You must be very Setup Utility careful when modifying the default settings. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 38: Secure Boot

    5. There will be a dialog box indicating the system will be reset. Click OK, and the system will reboot; If you need to disable Secure Boot after that, set Enforce Secure Boot to Disabled. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 39 1. Press the “Win + R” on the keyboard to call the command box; 2. Input msinfo32 in the command box and click “OK” to confirm; 3. Move to BIOS Mode and Secure Boot State on the open page to check the detailed information. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 40: Main

    4.3.3 Main Language: You can select from English, French, Chinese, and Japanese for system • language. System Time: The time format is <Hour>: <Minute>: <Second>. • System Date: The date format is <Month>/ <Day>/<Year>. • VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 41: Advanced

    SEG Chipset Feature: This option allows you to enable/disable wakeup on USB from S5 state. • OEM Configuration: LVDS configurations are available to change. • SIO SCH 3222: Serial ports are configured here. • H2OUVE Configuration: You can enable/disable the configuration interface of H2OUVE tool. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 42: Security

    | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 4.3.5 Security Information of current TPM device is available here and you can set the supervisor • passwords as well. 4.3.6 Power VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 43: Boot

    Options for wakeup on PME/RTC from S5 are available. 4.3.7 Boot Users can set the boot mode, the sequence, timeout, and automatic failover of boot • devices when BIOS attempts to load the operating system. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 44: Exit

    World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 4.3.8 Exit Options for users to load or exit BIOS Setup include loading system optimal defaults • or loading custom settings, exiting with custom changes save or not saved. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 45: Windows 10 System Flashing

    Partition Scheme based on the USB drive. Yet make sure the partition scheme is GPT; 4. Set the Target system as UEFI and the File system as FAT32 or NTFS; 5. Click START to make the bootable USB drive. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 46: Installing Windows 10

    4. Select the bootable USB drive you created for Windows 10 and press ENTER; 5. Wait for the installation of Windows 10 on the Board. When the installation finishes, there will be a Windows 10 icon on the desktop. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Disposal And Warranty

    Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 5 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 48: Disposal

    & electronic waste recycling/disposal center. Proper disposal of this sort of waste helps avoid harm and adverse effect upon surroundings and people’s health. Please contact local organizations or recycling/disposal center for more recycling/disposal methods of related products. VT-MITX-APL | User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
  • Page 49: Warranty

    CUSTOMER’s location and no Product so inspected shall be returned to VANTRON unless the cause for the rejection or defect is determined to be the responsibility of VANTRON. VANTRON shall in turn provide the CUSTOMER turnaround shipment on defective Product within fourteen (14) working days upon its receipt at VANTRON.

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