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15.6"intel celeron n3350 / pentium n4200 processor slim and fanless panel pc
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SP-7256 M2
SP-7256
15.6" Intel
®
/ Pentium N4200 processor
slim and fanless Panel PC
Celeron
N3350
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SP-7256 15.6" Intel Celeron N3350 ® ® / Pentium N4200 processor slim and fanless Panel PC SP-7256 M2...
  • Page 2 SP-7256 ® ® 15.6” Intel Celeron N3350 / Pentium N4200 Processor slim and Fanless Panel PC COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. This manual is copyrighted in Feb. 2020. You may not reproduce or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying and recording.
  • Page 3 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ..................... v Introduction ..................1-1 About This Manual ..............1-2 Getting Started ..................2-1 Package List ................2-2 System Overview ............... 2-3 System Specifications ..............2-5 Safety Precautions ..............2-7 System Configuration ................. 3-1 External I/O Ports Diagram ............3-2 3.1.1 Rear I/O Ports Diagram ............
  • Page 5 3.5.8 MCU FW Rewrite Connector ..........3-14 3.5.9 DC Power Input Connector ..........3-14 3.5.10 Sysetm Fan Connector ............. 3-15 3.5.11 MINI PCI Express Slot ............3-16 3.5.12 LVDS Connector ............... 3-17 3.5.13 Front Panel Connector ............3-18 3.5.14 HD Audio Connector ............3-18 3.5.15 Panel Inverter Connector ..........
  • Page 6 Installing Sound Driver Utility ............. 4-8 BIOS SETUP ..................5-1 Introduction................. 5-2 Accessing Setup Utility ............... 5-4 Main .................... 5-7 Advanced ................... 5-9 5.4.1 Advanced - ACPI Settings ..........5-10 5.4.2 Advanced – Onboard Device Configuration ..... 5-11 5.4.3 Advanced – Hardware monitor ......... 5-12 5.4.4 Advanced –...
  • Page 7 Save & Exit ................5-39 Appendix A System Diagrams ............ A-1 Touch Panel Cover Exploded Diagram ............A-2 LCD Panel Exploded Diagram ............... A-3 LCD Panel Holder Exploded Diagram ............A-4 DC Jack Exploded Diagram ................A-5 Front Cover and LCD Holder Exploded Diagram ........A-6 Main Board Exploded Diagram ..............

  • Page 8: Revision History

    Revision History The revision history of SP-7256 User Manual is described below: Version No. Revision History Page No. Date Added the setting of Section 3.5.22 Slide Switch For LVDS Resolution 3-23 2020/02/13 Selection. Initial Release 2018/01...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides the introduction for the SP-7256 system as well as the framework of the user manual. The following topic is included: • About This Manual Page: 1-1 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual Thank you for purchasing our SP-7256 system. The SP-7256 is an updated system designed to be comparable with the highest performance of IBM AT personal computers. The SP-7256 provides faster processing speed, greater expandability and can handle more tasks than before.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides the information for the SP-7256 system. It describes how to set up the system quickly and outlines the system specifications. The following topics are included: • Package List • System Overview • System Specification • Safety Precautions Experienced users can go to Chapter 3 System Configuration on page 3-1 for a quick start.

  • Page 12: Package List

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Package List If you discover any of the items listed below are damaged or lost, please contact your local distributor immediately. Item Q’ty SP-7256 Manual / Driver DVD Quick Guide Page: 2-2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: System Overview

    Chapter 2 Getting Started System Overview Unit: mm Front View Rear View 375.6 REF 339.93 207.5 98.5 8 M4 Top View Bottom View DC-IN HDMI LAN1 LAN2 Remote SW SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 2-3...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started Unit: mm Left Side View Right Side View Quarter View Page: 2-4 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

     1 x full-sized mini-PCIe slot (with mini-PCIe and USB Expansion Slot signal)  1 x HDMI Display Port  1 x Line-out, 1 x MIC-in Audio  4 in / 4 out Digital I/O Page: 2-5 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16  Projective capacitive touch (USB interface) Touch Screen Environment  HDD: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Operating Temperature  SDD: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)  -20°C ~ 80°C (-4°F ~ 176°F) Storage Temperature  20%~ 90% Humidity Page: 2-6 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Safety Precautions

    100V to 240V AC; otherwise the system may be damaged. Environmental Conditions • Do not lay your SP-7256 flat on the table when it is in operation. Be sure to allow enough space around the system to have easy access needs. •...
  • Page 18 If dust is accumulated on the case surface, remove it by using a special vacuum cleaner for computers. • If replace a battery with an incorrect type, it can defeat a safeguard. (For example, in the case of some lithium battery types.) Page: 2-8 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    The following topics are included: • External I/O Ports Diagram • Connector & Jumper Quick Reference Table • System Main Board Component Locations • How to Set Jumpers • Setting Main Board Connectors and Jumpers Page: 3-1 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Rear I/O Ports Diagram

    External I/O Ports Diagram 3.1.1 Rear I/O Ports Diagram HDMI USB 3.0 DC-IN Line-out LAN1 COM1 LAN2 MIC-in Remote Switch DC-IN HDMI LAN1 LAN2 Remote SW 3.1.2 Side I/O Ports Diagram Power USB 2.0 Button Page: 3-2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table

    DC Power Input Connector PWR2 Mini PCI Express Slot M_PCIE1 LVDS Connector LVDS1 Front Panel Connector JFP1 HD Audio Connector AUDIO1 Panel Inverter Connector JINV1 SATA 3.0 Connector SATA1 SATA Power Connector SATA_PWR1 BIOS Reset Connector Page: 3-3 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Component Locations Of System Main Board

    Make sure both the system and peripheral devices are turned OFF as sudden surge of power could damage sensitive components. Make sure SP-7256 is properly grounded. CAUTION: Observe precautions while handling electrostatic sensitive components.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: Always touch the motherboard components by the edges. Never touch components such as a processor by its pins. Take special cares while you are holding electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the mainboard components. Page: 3-5 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Bottom View Of System Main Board

    Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.3.2 Bottom View of System Main Board Figure 3-2 Main Board Component Location (Rear View) Page: 3-6 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: How To Set Jumpers

    2 to create one setting and shorting. You can also select to connect pins 2 and 3 to create another setting. The format of the jumper picture will be illustrated throughout this manual. The figure below shows different types of jumpers and jumper settings. Page: 3-7 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration Jumper diagrams Jumper settings Page: 3-8 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Setting Main Board Connectors And Jumpers

    COM2_DCD COM2_RX COM2_TX COM2_DTR COM2_DSR COM2_RTS COM2_CTS COM2_RI Notes: COM2 is selectable as RS232, RS422, RS485 by BIOS setting. Default setting is RS232. Please see Chapter 5 “Advanced – Onboard Device Configuration” for selection details. Page: 3-9 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Lan1, Lan2 Ports

    Description: LAN1, LAN2 Port, LAN RJ-45 Port (Rear I/O) LAN1 / LAN2 LAN1 Pin Assignment: ASSIGNMENT LAN1_MDIP0 LAN1_MDIN0 LAN1_MDIP1 LAN1_MDIP2 LAN1_MDIN2 LAN1_MDIN1 LAN1_MDIP3 LAN1_MDIN3 LAN2 Pin Assignment: ASSIGNMENT LAN2_MDIP0 LAN2_MDIN0 LAN2_MDIP1 LAN2_MDIP2 LAN2_MDIN2 LAN2_MDIN1 LAN2_MDIP3 LAN2_MDIN3 Page: 3-10 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 LAN LED Indicator Left Side LED Green Color 10/100Mbps LAN Speed Indicator Orange Color Giga LAN Speed Indicator No LAN Switch/HUB connect Right Side LED Yellow Color Blinking LAN Message Active No LAN Message Active Page: 3-11 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Dual Usb 3.0 Connectors

    USB2_P1_DN USB3_TXP1 VCC5_USB1 3.5.4 USB 3.0 Connectors Connector Location: USB2 Description: USB 3.0 Connectors USB 3.0 (USB2) signals: ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT USB3_RXN2 USB3_RXP2 USB2_P2_DP USB3_TXN2 USB2_P2_DN USB3_TXP2 VCC5_USB1 USB3_RXN1 USB2 USB3_RXP1 USB2_P1_DP USB3_TXN1 USB2_P1_DN USB3_TXP1 VCC5_USB1 Page: 3-12 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Usb 2.0 Connectors

    DIN 3 DOUT3 Notes: Users can set the GPI/GPO configuration via Protech’s API/Utility. Default setting is GPI every time when system AC power is re-applied from power failure state Configuration can be still kept even in S5 state unless system AC power is lost.

  • Page 32: I2C Wafer

    MCU FW Rewrite Connector Connector Location: JMCU1 Description: MCU FW Rewrite Connector ASSIGNMENT JMCU1 MCU_5VSB MCU_SPD MCU_SPC 3.5.9 DC Power Input Connector Connector Location: PWR2 Description: DC Power Input Connector PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT VCC12 VCC12 PWR2 Page: 3-14 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Sysetm Fan Connector

    PIN ASSIGNMENT VCC12 SYSFANIN SYSFANOUT FAN1 Notes: Fan speed mode can be set by BIOS or API. Default BIOS setting is “Auto Duty-Cycle Mode”. Please see Chapter 5 or check API document for more details. Page: 3-15 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Mini Pci Express Slot

    Mini PCI Express is the successor of the Mini PCI card and provides an increased data throughput. The cards have a detached network interface and are equipped with one lane. They are used in particular in embedded designs or compact box PCs. Page: 3-16 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Lvds Connector

    3.5.12 LVDS Connector Connector Location: LVDS1 Description: LVDS Connector LVDS1 ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT LVDS_VCC LVDS_CLKB_DN LVDS_CLKB_DP LVDS_B2_DN LVDS_B2_DP LVDS_B1_DN LVDS_B1_DP LVDS_B3_DP LVDS_B3_DN LVDS_B0_DP LVDS_B0_DN LVDS_CLKA_DP LVDS_CLKA_DN LVDS_A2_DP LVDS_A2_DN LVDS_A1_DP LVDS_A1_DN LVDS_A0_DP LVDS_A0_DN LVDS_A3_DP LVDS_A3_DN LVDS_VCC LVDS_VCC Page: 3-17 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Connector

    HDD LED- RESET BTN POWER BTN 3.5.14 HD Audio Connector Connector Location: AUDIO1 Description: HD Audio Connector for Line_in / Line_out / Mic_in ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT LINE-OUT-R LINE-OUT-L HD_GND HD_GND HD_LINE-IN-R HD_LINE-IN-L HD_GND HD_GND HD_MIC1-R HD_MIC1-L AUDIO1 Page: 3-18 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Panel Inverter Connector

    Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Connector Connector Location: SATA1 Description: Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Connector ASSIGNMENT SATA_TXP0 SATA_TXN0 SATA_RXN0 SATA1 SATA_RXP0 3.5.17 SATA Power Connector Connector Location: SATA_PWR1 Description: Serial ATA Power Connector ASSIGNMENT VCC5 SATA_PWR1 Page: 3-19 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Bios Reset Connector

    Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.5.18 BIOS Reset Connector Connector Location: JP9 Description: This connector is only for Protech's engineers. (Purpose: BIOS reset). Please do not use this connector; otherwise, the system might be crashed. 3.5.19 LVDS Backlight Control Selection Connector Location: JP7 Description: Jumper for selecting PIN5 (LVDS_BKLTEN) voltage of JINV1.

  • Page 39: Lvds Vcc Voltage Selection

    Description: Voltage selection jumper for selecting PIN1, PIN29, PIN30 (LVDS_VCC) voltage of LVDS1. SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION 3.3V JP_VDD1 (Default Setting) JP_VDD1 Note: Please refer to PANEL INVERTER CONNECTOR for more information about pin definition of JINV1. Page: 3-21 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Clear Cmos Data Selection

    Step4. Power on the PC and the PC will then auto-reboot for once in order to set SoC’s register. Step5. Done! SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION Open Normal (Default Setting) Clear CMOS* Note: Please make sure the main power is off before clearing CMOS. Page: 3-22 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Slide Switch For Lvds Resolution Selection

    Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.5.22 Slide Switch For LVDS Resolution Selection Connector Location: SW1 Description: Slide Switch for LVDS Resolution/Channel/Color Bit Selection SELECTION SETTING 1366 x 768 1CH/18bit (Default Setting) Page: 3-23 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Software Utilities

    Chipset Software Installation Utility • Installing Intel ® Trusted Execution Engine Driver installation • Servicing stack update for Windows 10 • Installing Graphics Driver Utility • Installing LAN Driver Utility • Installing Sound Driver Utility SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 4-1...

  • Page 43: Introduction

    Chapter 4 Software Utilities Introduction Enclosed with the SP-7256 Series package is our driver utilities contained in a DVD-ROM disk. Refer to the following table for driver locations: Filename (Assume that Purpose DVD- ROM drive is D:) UEFI Win10 ...

  • Page 44: Installing Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

    10 series, and it should be installed immediately after the OS installation is finished. Please follow the steps below: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to SP-7256 and insert the driver disk. Enter the Chipset folder where the Chipset driver is located Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

  • Page 45: Intel ® Trusted Execution Engine Driver Installation

    Boot and platform security features. 4.3.2 Installation Instructions for Windows 10 Insert the driver disk into a DVD ROM device. Under Windows system, go to the directory where the driver is located. Run the application with administrative privileges. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 4-4...

  • Page 46: 4.4 Servicing Stack Update For Windows 10

    To install the utility, simply follow the following steps: Insert the driver disk into a DVD ROM device. Under Windows system, go to the directory where the driver is located. Run the application with administrative privileges. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 4-5...

  • Page 47: Installing Graphics Driver Utility

    Chapter 4 Software Utilities Installing Graphics Driver Utility The GRAPHICS interface embedded in SP-7256 can support a wide range of display types. You can have dual displays via LVDS interfaces and make the system work simultaneously. To install the Graphics driver utility, follow the steps below: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to SP-7256 and insert the driver disk.

  • Page 48: Installing Lan Driver Utility

    Installing LAN Driver Utility Enhanced with LAN function, SP-7256 supports various network adapters. To install the LAN Driver, follow the steps below: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to SP-7256 and insert the driver disk. Enter the LAN folder where the driver is located Click PROWinx64_v21.1.exe file for driver installation.

  • Page 49: Installing Sound Driver Utility

    ® Windows 10 series. To install the Sound Driver, follow the steps below: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to SP-7256 and insert the driver disk. Open the Sound folder where the driver is located Click the 0008-64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_Win10_R281.exe for driver installation.

  • Page 50: Bios Setup

    The BIOS Setup Utilities consist of the following menu items: • Accessing Setup Utilities • Main Menu • Advanced Menu • Chipset Menu • Security Menu • Boot Menu • Save & Exit Menu SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-1...

  • Page 51: Introduction

    Chapter 5 BIOS Setup Introduction The SP-7256 System uses an AMI (American Megatrends Incorporated) Aptio BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated. The SPI Flash contains the built-in BIOS setup program, Power-On Self-Test (POST), PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
  • Page 52 After the system is powered on, users can access the BIOS setup menu by pressing <Del> or <Esc> immediately while the POST message is running before the operating system is loading. All the menu settings are described in details in this chapter. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-3...

  • Page 53: Accessing Setup Utility

    Self-Test (POST) routines and the POST message will be displayed: Figure 5-2. POST Screen with AMI Logo Press <Del> or <Esc> to access the Setup Utility program and the Main menu of the Aptio Setup Utility will appear on the screen as below: SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-4...
  • Page 54 US English. You may use <↑> or <↓> key to select among the items and press <Enter> to confirm and enter the sub-menu. The following table provides the list of the navigation keys that you can use while operating the BIOS setup menu. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-5...
  • Page 55 <F2> Load the previous configuration values. <F3> Load the default configuration values. <F4> Save the current values and exit the BIOS setup menu. <Esc> Close the sub-menu. Trigger the confirmation to exit BIOS setup menu. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-6...

  • Page 56: Main

    No changeable options Time version is built. Access Level No changeable options Displays the current user access level. BXT SOC No changeable options Displays the SOC stepping. MRC Version No changeable options Displays the MRC version. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-7...
  • Page 57 The “Day” is automatically changed. Sets the system time. The format is [Hour: Minute: Second]. Users can directly enter System Time Hour, minute, second values or use <+> or <-> arrow keys to increase/decrease it. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-8...

  • Page 58: Advanced

    F81964 Watchdog Sub-Menu Watchdog timer parameters. S5 RTC Wake Settings Sub-Menu RTC wake parameters. CPU Configuration Sub-Menu CPU configuration parameters. F81964 Super IO Sub-Menu System Super IO chip parameters Configuration USB Configuration Sub-Menu USB configuration parameters. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-9...

  • Page 59: Advanced - Acpi Settings

    Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This Enable Hibernation (S4) - Enabled (default) option may be not effective with some - Disabled Enables or Disables System ability to Enable Sleep (S3) - Enabled (default) Sleep (OS/S3 Sleep State). SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-10...

  • Page 60: Advanced - Onboard Device Configuration

    Menu Path Advanced > Onboard Device Configuration The Onboard Device Configuration allows users to configure COM2 Mode. Onboard Device Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose -RS-422 COM2 Mode Selection -RS-232 (default) Selects COM2 mode. -RS-485 SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-11...

  • Page 61: Advanced - Hardware Monitor

    No changeable options in supply. VCC12V No changeable options Detects and displays 12V voltage. Detects and displays the voltage level VCC3V No changeable options of VCC3V in supply. VSB3V No changeable options Detects and displays VSB3V voltage. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-12...
  • Page 62 Detects and displays the voltage level VCC5V No changeable options of VCC5V in supply. Detects and displays the voltage level VSB5V No changeable options of VSB5V in supply. Detects and displays the battery VBAT No changeable options voltage. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-13...

  • Page 63: Advanced - F81964 Watchdog Configuration

    BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Enabled Enables/Disables F81964 Watchdog Enable Watchdog - Disabled (default) timer settings. Watchdog Timer Numeric Sets the timeout for Watchdog timer. Count (from 10 to 255) Watchdog Timer = 1sec * Count SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-14...

  • Page 64: Advanced - S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    • Fixed Time: The system will wake - Disabled (default) Wake system from S5 - Fixed Time on the time (hr::min::sec) specified. • Dynamic Time: The system will - Dynamic Time wake on the current time + increased minute(s). SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-15...

  • Page 65: S5 Rtc Wake Settings [Fixed Time]

    (Numeric) from 0 to 23 power-on event. Sets a minute for a scheduled Wake up minute (Numeric)from 0 to 59 power-on event. Sets a second for a scheduled Wake up second (Numeric)from 0 to 59 power-on event. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-16...

  • Page 66: S5 Rtc Wake Settings [Dynamic Time]

    S5 RTC Wake Setting Screen (Dynamic Time) BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Sets a period of time (in minutes) to Wake up minute increase (Numeric) from 1 to 5 wake up the system after it enters S5 state. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-17...

  • Page 67: Advanced - Cpu Configuration

    CPU power management options. When enabled, a VMM can utilize Intel Virtualization - Disabled the additional hardware capabilities Technology - Enabled (default) provided by Vanderpool Technology. - Disabled (default) VT-d Enables/Disables CPU VT-d. - Enabled SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-18...

  • Page 68: Socket 0 Cpu Information

    L1 Data Cache No changeable options L1 Data Cache Size. L1 Code Cache No changeable options L1 Code Cache Size. L2 Cache No changeable options L2 Cache Size. L3 Cache No changeable options L3 Cache Size. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-19...

  • Page 69: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Menu Path Advanced > CPU Configuration > CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Enables/Disables Intel Speed Step - Disabled EIST feature for dynamic scaling processor - Enabled (default) frequency. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-20...

  • Page 70: Advanced - F81964 Super Io Configuration

    Displays the super I/O chip Super IO Chip (F81964) No changeable options model. Sets the parameters of Serial Port Serial Port 1 Configuration Sub-menu 1 (COM1). Sets the parameters of Serial Port Serial Port 2 Configuration Sub-menu 2 (COM2). SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-21...
  • Page 71 No changeable options setting. -Auto (default) Allows user to change -IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 Device's Resource settings. -IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; Change Settings New settings will be reflected -IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; on This Setup Page after -IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; System restarts. -IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-22...
  • Page 72 Reports the current COM setting. -Auto (default) -IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 Allows user to change Device's -IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; Resource settings. New settings Change Settings -IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; will be reflected on This Setup -IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; Page after System restarts. -IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-23...

  • Page 73: Advanced - Usb Configuration

    AUTO enumerates devices according -Floppy to their media format. Optical drives Mass Storage -Forced FDD are emulated as 'CDROM', drives with Devices: [drive(s)] -Hard Disk no media will be emulated according to -CD ROM a drive type. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-24...

  • Page 74: Chipset

    This menu allows users to configure advanced Chipset settings such as North Bridge and South Bridge configuration parameters.. Chipset Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose North Bridge Sub-menu North Bridge Parameters. South Bridge Sub-menu South Bridge Parameters. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-25...

  • Page 75: Chipset -North Bridge

    "8192 MB (LPDDR3)". Memory Speed No changeable options Displays memory speed. Displays the current amount and type of Memory Slot0 No changeable options memory on each memory slot, e.g. "8192 MB (LPDDR3)". SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-26...

  • Page 76: Chipset -South Bridge

    Chipset > South Bridge South Bridge Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose HD-Audio Configuration Sub-menu HD-Audio configuration settings. PCI Express Configuration Sub-menu PCI Express Configuration Settings. SATA Drives Sub-menu SATA Device Configuration Settings. Miscellaneous Configurations Sub-menu Miscellaneous Configuration Settings. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-27...

  • Page 77: Chipset -South Bridge- Hd Audio Configuration

    Chapter 5 BIOS Setup 5.5.2.1 Chipset –South Bridge- HD Audio Configuration Menu Path Chipset > South Bridge > HD Audio Configuration HD-Audio Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose -Disabled HD-Audio Support Enable/Disable HD-Audio support. -Enabled (default) SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-28...

  • Page 78: Chipset -South Bridge- Pci Express Configuration

    Sub-menu (I210 LAN) LAN) parameters. PCI Express Root Port 2 PCI Express Root Port 2 (I210 Sub-menu (I210 LAN) LAN) parameters. PCI Express Root Port 3 PCI Express Root Port 3 Sub-menu (Mini-PCIe) (Mini-PCIe) parameters. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-29...
  • Page 79 (I210 LAN) • Enabled: Enables PCI Express -Auto (default) Root Port 1 (I210 LAN). • Disabled: Disables PCI Express Root Port 1 (I210 LAN). - Auto (default) PCIe Speed - Gen1 Configure PCIe speed. - Gen2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-30...
  • Page 80 • Enabled: Enables PCI Express - Auto (default) Root Port 2 (I210 LAN). • Disabled: Disables PCI Express Root Port 2 (I210 LAN). - Auto (default) PCIe Speed - Gen1 Configure PCIe speed. - Gen2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-31...
  • Page 81 - Enabled (Mini-PCIe) • Enabled: Enables PCI Express Root - Auto (default) Port 3 (Mini-PCIe). • Disabled: Disables PCI Express Root Port 3 (Mini-PCIe). - Auto (default) PCIe Speed - Gen1 Configure PCIe speed. - Gen2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-32...

  • Page 82: Chipset -South Bridge- Sata Drives

    - Enabled (default) SATA Controller. Displays SATA drive branding SATA Port 0 No changeable options information if the device exists on port 0. - Disabled Port 0 Enables or Disables SATA Port 0 - Enabled (default) SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-33...

  • Page 83: Chipset -South Bridge- Miscellaneous Configuration

    - Disabled Win 8/8.1/10 don't support WOL from Wake On Lan - Enabled hybrid shutdown state (S4). If user (default) needs WOL from classic shutdown state (S5), please turn off 'fast startup' feature in OS. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-34...

  • Page 84: Security

    Specifies the administrator password. Password alphanumeric characters. Password can be 3-20 User Password Specifies the user password. alphanumeric characters. Enter sub-menu with option to enabled HDD Security Sub-menu password protected HDD/SSD Configuration (if supported by SATA device). SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-35...
  • Page 85 Security menu and press <Enter>, and the password dialog entry box appears. 2. Select the configured Administrator Password or User Password that you want to delete. Leave the dialog box blank and press <Enter>. 3. Press <Enter> again when the password confirmation box appears. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-36...

  • Page 86: Boot

    • On: Enables the NumLock function - On (default) Bootup NumLock State automatically after the system is - Off powered on. • Off: Disables the NumLock function after the system is powered on. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-37...
  • Page 87 Allows users to change the boot order from the available device(s). - [Drive(s)] Boot Option #1~#n Note that in the menu displayed, you will - Disabled only see the device with the highest priority for a specific boot device type. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-38...

  • Page 88: Save & Exit

    Discard Changes and Reset to discard any changes you have made and restore the factory BIOS defaults. Load User Defaults You may simply press F3 at any time to load the Optimized Values which resets all BIOS settings to the factory defaults. Save & Exit Screen SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-39...
  • Page 89 Saves the changes done so far as User No changeable options Defaults Defaults. Restore User Restores the User Defaults to all the BIOS No changeable options Defaults settings. Forces to boot the system from selected Boot Override - [Drive(s)] [drive(s)]. SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: 5-40...

  • Page 90: Appendix A System Diagrams

    Front Cover and LCD Holder Exploded Diagram • Main Board Exploded Diagram • Panel PC Exploded Diagram • Heatsink and Cable Cover Exploded Diagram • Snap Rivet Exploded Diagram • Packing Exploded Diagram • VESA Wall-mount Installation SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: A-1...

  • Page 91: Touch Panel Cover Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Touch Panel Cover Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 Top Cover 90-002-28410415 15.6" Projected Capacitive Touch Panel 52-380-16583701 Page: A-2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 92: Lcd Panel Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams LCD Panel Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty LCD Panel 52-351-15156302 LCD Poron for 15.6” Panel 30-013-24200415 (355x9x0.5mm) LCD Poron for 15.6” Panel 30-013-24100415 (205.5x7.5x0.5mm) Page: A-3 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 93: Lcd Panel Holder Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams LCD Panel Holder Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 Panel Holder (BE-0986) 80-029-03001415 Round Head With Spring Washer Screw 22-232-30060211 M3x0.5Px6mm PS-3100 LED Housing (Black) 30-014-04100165 SP-7256 LED CABLEL=220mm 27-018-41505072 (GREEN) 15.6" TFT LCD Panel(LED Backlight),...

  • Page 94: Dc Jack Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams DC Jack Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty PA-6722 DC Jack Plate 80-005-03001353 PA-6722 DC Jack Holder 80-029-03001353 PA-6225 EVA Sponge (12x10x0.5mm) 90-013-15100314 Flat Head Screw #2 /ψ5/ M3x0.5Px5mm 22-212-30005311 Page: A-5 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 95: Front Cover And Lcd Holder Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Front Cover and LCD Holder Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 Top Cover 90-002-28410415 Round Head Screw #2 / T3x6mm 22-135-30006011 Round Washer Head Screw 22-242-30005311 M3x0.5Px5mm SP-7256 LED Lens 90-021-02130415 SATA Cable 27-008-41505081 Fillister Head Screw #2 / M3x0.5Px6mm...

  • Page 96: Main Board Exploded Diagram

    MIC Jack / Line in Jack 27-028-41503111 Remote Connector 27-019-41508071 Flat Head Screw #2/UNC-No.4-40, 22-315-40008019 L=8mm, FLAT=1.0mm Thermal Interface Pads, K=13, 21-006-82020005 19.5x19.5x1mm (Blue) Thermal Interface Pads, K=12, 81-006-81010006 10x10x1mm (Gray) Thermal Interface Pads, K=12, 81-006-81212001 12x12x1mm (Gray) Page: A-7 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 97: Panel Pc Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Panel PC Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 Bottom Cover 90-002-28110415 Round Washer Head Screw 22-242-30005311 M3x0.5Px5mm Flat Head Screw #2 /ψ5 / 22-215-30006311 M3x0.5Px6mm (Black) Pan Head Screw #2 / T3.0x10mm 22-125-30010011 (Black)

  • Page 98: Heatsink And Cable Cover Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Heatsink and Cable Cover Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 Bottom Cover 90-002-28110415 Flat Head Screw #2/ψ5 / M3x0.5Px6mm 22-215-30006311 (Black) SP-7256 Cable Cover 90-002-28210415 Pan Head Screw #2 / T3.0x10mm 22-125-30010011 (Black) HDD Tray...

  • Page 99: Snap Rivet Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Snap Rivet Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty Snap Rivet 30-076-04300000 Page: A-10 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 100: Packing Exploded Diagram

    Appendix A System Diagrams Packing Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty SP-7256 SP-7256RA-A0B SP-7256 EPE Top (496x183x161mm 94-016-00301415 SP-7256 EPE Bottom (496x183x189mm) 94-016-00302415 Box for Protech 395x167x67 34-003-01520001 15.6" Touch Panel Mylar 30-056-25100415 SP-7256 Cardboard (342x245mm) 94-004-01301415 PA-6722 Outer Carton (PPC TYPE)

  • Page 101: Vesa Wall-Mount Installation

    75 100 Note 1: The Size of the 8 screws (highlighted in red in the above picture) is M4 x5 Note 2: Please mount SP-7256 onto a wall location that is no higher than 2M from the ground. Page: A-12...

  • Page 102: Appendix B Technical Summary

    This appendix will give you a brief introduction of the allocation maps for the system resources. The following topics are included: • System Block Diagram • Interrupt Map • I/O Map • Memory Map • Configuring WatchDog Timer • Flash BIOS Update SP-7256 USER MANUAL Page: B-1...

  • Page 103: System Block Diagram

    TDP : 6.5W ,9.5W ,12W USB 2.0 x2 USB2.0 COM 1 RS232 F81846AD-I RS-232 LOW PIN COUNT (Super IO) COM 2 SATA x1 SATA3.0 RS232/422/485 FOR BIOS VERSION DETECT BOARD ID (BE-0981RA default : 0001) Page: B-2 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 104: Interrupt Map

    IRQ 70 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 71 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 72 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 73 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 74 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 75 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 76 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-3 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 105 IRQ 100 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 101 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 102 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 103 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 104 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 105 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 106 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-4 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 106 IRQ 130 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 131 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 132 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 133 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 134 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 135 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 136 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-5 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 107 IRQ 160 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 161 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 162 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 163 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 164 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 165 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 166 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-6 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 108 IRQ 190 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 191 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 192 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 193 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 194 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 195 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 196 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-7 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 109 IRQ 271 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 272 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 273 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 274 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 275 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 276 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 277 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-8 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 110 IRQ 301 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 302 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 303 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 304 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 305 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 306 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 307 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-9 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 111 IRQ 331 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 332 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 333 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 334 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 335 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 336 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 337 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-10 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 112 IRQ 361 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 362 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 363 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 364 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 365 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 366 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 367 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-11 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 113 IRQ 391 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 392 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 393 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 394 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 395 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 396 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 397 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-12 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 114 IRQ 421 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 422 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 423 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 424 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 425 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 426 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 427 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-13 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 115 IRQ 451 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 452 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 453 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 454 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 455 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 456 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 457 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-14 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 116 IRQ 481 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 482 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 483 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 484 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 485 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 486 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 487 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Page: B-15 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 117 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 IRQ 4294967279 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 IRQ 4294967280 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 IRQ 4294967281 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 IRQ 4294967282 Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 Page: B-16 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 118 Intel(R) Celeron(R)/Pentium(R) Processor PCI Express Root Port - 5AD9 IRQ 4294967294 Intel(R) Celeron(R)/Pentium(R) Processor PCI Express Root Port - 5AD8 Note: These resource information were gathered using Windows 10 (the IRQ could be assigned differently depending on OS) Page: B-17 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 119: I/O Map

    System CMOS/real time clock 0x00000078-0x00000CF7 PCI Express Root Complex 0x00000080-0x0000008F Motherboard resources 0x00000092-0x00000092 Motherboard resources 0x000000A0-0x000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000A4-0x000000A5 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000A8-0x000000A9 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000AC-0x000000AD Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000B0-0x000000B1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000B2-0x000000B3 Motherboard resources Page: B-18 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 120 Intel(R) Celeron(R)/Pentium(R) Processor PCI Express Root Port - 5AD8 0x0000F000-0x0000F03F Intel(R) HD Graphics 0x0000F040-0x0000F05F Intel(R) Celeron(R)/Pentium(R) Processor SMBUS - 5AD4 0x0000F060-0x0000F07F Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F080-0x0000F083 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x0000F090-0x0000F097 Standard SATA AHCI Controller Page: B-19 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 121: Memory Map

    Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft) 0x91200000-0x912FFFFF Intel(R) Celeron(R)/Pentium(R) Processor PCI Express Root Port - 5AD8 0x80000000-0xCFFFFFFF PCI Express Root Complex 0x80000000-0xCFFFFFFF Intel(R) HD Graphics 0x91280000-0x912FFFFF Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection #2 0x9127C000-0x9127FFFF Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Page: B-20 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 122 0x9131B000-0x9131BFFF Intel(R) Trusted Execution Engine Interface 0x90000000-0x90FFFFFF Intel(R) HD Graphics 0x91314000-0x91315FFF Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x91318000-0x913180FF Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x91317000-0x913177FF Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x7B800001-0x7BFFFFFF PCI Express Root Complex 0x7C000001-0x7FFFFFFF PCI Express Root Complex Page: B-21 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 123: Configuring Watchdog Timer

    To exit the Extended Function Mode, writing 0xAA to the EFER is required. Once the chip exits the Extended Function Mode, it is in the normal running mode and is ready to enter the configuration mode. Page: B-22 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 124 Enable watchdog timer and set timeout interval to 30 seconds. ; -------------------- Enter to extended function mode ------------------------ ; -----------------Select Logical Device 7 of watchdog timer---------------- ;-------------------------Enable Watch dog feature----------------------------- ;------------- Set timeout interval as 30seconds and start counting --------- ;------------------------------Enable Watch PME-------------------------------- Page: B-23 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 125 Appendix B Technical Summary ; -----------------------Set second as counting unit ------------------------- ;---------------------------Start the watchdog timer -------------------------- ;----------------------Exit the extended function mode--------------------- Page: B-24 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 126: Flash Bios Update

    (2) Turn on the computer and press <ESC> or <DEL> key during boot to enter BIOS Setup. (3) Select [Boot] menu and set USB bootable device as the 1 boot device. (4) Press <F4> key to save configuration and exit the BIOS setup menu. Page: B-25 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 127 BIOS ROM may be crashed and the system will be unable to boot up next time. After the BIOS update procedure is completed, the following messages will be shown: Page: B-26 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 128 Restart the system and boot up with the new BIOS configurations. The BIOS Update is completed after the system is restarted. Reboot the system and verify if the BIOS version shown on the initialization screen has been updated. Page: B-27 SP-7256 USER MANUAL...

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