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Safety Precautions Before you begin, please review these crucial safety precautions: The tBOX110-APL-MR does not come with an operating system pre-installed. Please ensure you load an operating system before installing any software. Ground yourself to prevent static charge when working with internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic parts in static -shielded devices, as most electronic components are sensitive to static charges.
Classification Degree of production against electric shock: not classified Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP20 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. Mode of operation: Continuous Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment General Cleaning Tips You may need to take the following precautions before you begin cleaning the...
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Cleaning Tools While various companies offer specialized products to facilitate the cleaning process for computers and peripherals, users can also utilize common household items. Below is a list of recommended items for cleaning your computer and its peripherals. Please note that certain components may necessitate the use of specific cleaning products.
Trademarks Acknowledgments Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ®...
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................iii Classification ......................iv General Cleaning Tips ..................iv Scrap Computer Recycling ................... vi SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION................. 1 General Description ................1 System Specifications ............... 2 1.2.1 CPU ........................2 1.2.2 BIOS ........................2 1.2.3 System Memory ....................
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APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ............. 47 About Watchdog Timer ................... 47 How to Use Watchdog Timer ................47 APPENDIX B WINDOWS POWER BUTTON SETTING ......49 APPENDIX C PROGRAMMABLE LED SETTING ........53 Programmable LED Setting ................53 viii...
User’s Manual SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX110-APL- MR. Section 1 includes the following sections: ◼ General Description ◼ System Specification ◼ Dimensions ◼ I/O Outlets ◼ Pack List General Description The tBOX110-APL-MR fanless embedded system is an ideal solution for communications control and protocol converter applications for rolling stock in harsh environments.
User’s Manual ◼ 1 x Terminal Block (male, 2 x 6 pins) for isolation DIO (4DI/4DO) ◼ DIN-rail or wall-mount mounting available. ◼ EN50155, CE and FCC certified. ◼ Supports TPM 2.0 ⚫ Embedded O.S. Supported ◼ ®...
User’s Manual 1.2.5 Ethernet Ports ⚫ Intel Ethernet Controller i210-IT installed. ⚫ 2 x M12-8P Female A-coded connectors support 10/100/1000 with 1.5KVDC magnetic isolated protection on tBOX110-APL-MR 2. ⚫ 2 x M12-8P Female X-coded connectors support 10/100/1000 with 1.5KVDC magnetic isolated protection on tBOX110-APL-MR 4.
User’s Manual 1.2.6 Remote SW ⚫ 1 x SW for remote control. 1.2.7 Storage ⚫ 1 x mSATA (occupied 1 x Full size PCIe Mini Card slot). ⚫ 1 x SATA. 1.2.8 Wireless ⚫ 2 x Full size PCIe Mini Card slots.
User’s Manual 1.2.11 Power ⚫ 1 x DC input connector with M12-5P Male A-coded. ⚫ OVP (over voltage protection) and RPP (reverse polarity protection Signal Note: Default IGN Trigger: Disabled, refer to Smart Ignition Management 1.2.12 Power & Reset Button ⚫...
User’s Manual 1.2.13 ⚫ 1 x Terminal Block 2x6 connector supported an isolation 4 DI / 4 DO Signal Signal DI_COM+ DO_COM+ DI_COM- DO_COM- Digital I/O Specification: A. Digital Input: Input channels: 4, sink/source type Max voltage on DI_COM+ & DI_COM- : 30VDC Status change frequency : 25Hz <Input level for dry contacts>...
User’s Manual 1.2.15 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (SW1) ⚫ Press the tact switch (SW 1) to restore optimal BIOS defaults. 1.2.16 System LED ⚫ The table below summarizes the functional descriptions of the LED indicators and their corresponding colors.
User’s Manual ⚫ 2 x Audio jack for Line out/MIC in ⚫ 2 x SIM slots ⚫ 4 x LED indicate. 1.2.23 Power Supply ⚫ 24-110V DC-in power supply ⚫ Power Rate:24-110VDC,1.47-0.33A (for tBOX110-APL-MR2) ⚫ Power Rate: 24-110VDC,0.98-0.33A (for tBOX110-APL-MR4) 1.2.24...
User’s Manual I/O Outlets The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view and top view of the tBOX110-APL-MR2. Introduction...
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User’s Manual The following figures show you the I/O outlets on the front view and top view of the tBOX110- APL-MR4. Introduction...
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User’s Manual Packing List The tBOX110 comes with the following bundle package: ⚫ Wall Mount kit x 1 ⚫ Wall Mount kit Screw x 4 ⚫ Terminal Block Connect kit x 3 ⚫ Rubber for HDD x 1 ⚫...
User’s Manual SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The tBOX110-APL-MR is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as memory modules and mSATA drives. Section 2 will show you how to install the hardware. Installing the Memory Module Step 1 Turn off the system.
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User’s Manual Installing the mSATA Step 1 Insert the mSATA into the slot. Step 2 Fasten the screws tightly. Note: 75A11610600E 2pcs Large flat head cross mechanical tooth flat tail nickel-plated M2*6L screw Hardware Installation...
User’s Manual Installing the Wireless Module Step 1 Loosen the screw and remove the cover. Note: 75211630600E 1pcs Dish head cross mechanical tooth flat tail nickel-plated M3*6L screw (120 degrees) Step 2 Insert the SIM Card into the socket and push in. Then put back the cover and tighten the screw.
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User’s Manual Step 3 Install the wireless module into the slot and tighten the screws. Note: 75A11610600E 2pcs Large flat head cross mechanical tooth flat tail nickel-plated M2*6L screw SIM slot Wireless module insert slot CN13 Step 4 Remove the antenna plug from one antenna hole on the system chassis, and prepare the antenna cable.
User’s Manual Installing the Hard Disk Step 1 Loosen the bracket screw and remove the bracket and atttach the HDD pad on the bracket. Step 2 Insert the hard disk and screw the bracket to the chassis. Hardware Installation...
User’s Manual Installing the DIN-rail Mount and Wall Mount Kits The tBOX110-APL-MR provides DIN-rail and Wall Mount kits that customers can install as below: Method 1: DIN-rail Mount Step 1 Prepare the DIN-rail mount assembling components (screws and bracket).
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User’s Manual Method 2: Wall Mount Step 1 Prepare the wall mount assembling components (screws and bracket). Note: 75411630600E 4pcs Umbrella head cross type mechanical tooth flat tail nickel plated M3*6L screw Step 2 Align the positioning notches on the wall mount bracket to the edges of the system unit.
User’s Manual 2.6 Installing the Cable Fixing Plate For HDMI: Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 To fasten the HDMI cable fixing plate (Figure 1) to the system, align the hole on the plate with the hole on the system chassis. Then, tighten the screw to fasten the plate, as shown in Figure 2 below.
User’s Manual SECTION 3 AMI UEFI BIOS UTILITY The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in Setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash backup to save the Setup information whenever the power is turned off...
User’s Manual Advanced Features This Advanced menu allows users to configure and improve your system, or to set up some system features according to your preference. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
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User’s Manual ⚫ CPU Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the CPU Configuration information. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual ⚫ SATA Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the SATA Configuration information. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual ⚫ PCIE/mSATA Mini Card Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the PCIE/mSATA Mini Card Configuration information. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual ⚫ USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the USB Configuration information. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual ⚫ NCT6106D HW Monitor Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the hardware status items under monitor. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual ⚫ NCT6106D Super IO Configuration The default setting for all serial ports is RS232. You can change the setting by selecting the value you want in each COM port type. The system supports RS422 and RS485 modes as well as high-speed mode.
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User’s Manual ⚫ Trust Computing This sub-menu will allow you to enable/disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support and to configure the TPM State. Select Trusted Computing and press Enter to access the sub-menu. Select the Security Device Support item to enable the TPM device.
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User’s Manual ⚫ DIO Configuration The DIO Modification default setting is “disable”. If the setting is changed to “enable”, you can load manufacture default and program DIO setting. (Please refer to below graphics.) Note: Input/Output settings would observe DIO pin-define settings.
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User’s Manual ⚫ Smart Ignition Management Press Enter to access the sub-menu. Calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual BIOS menu item Description Ignition Enabled Management Switch to In-Vehicle mode *Note: IGN signal will be t DC-in M12 only riggered when pin5 IGN connected to VCC, ignition power or ignition control signal. Disabled Switch to AT/Railway mode...
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User’s Manual BIOS menu item Description Activate Voltage Trigger The system only turns on when the voltage delivered by the power source is higher than the value you set here. Low Voltage Trigger The system will begin countdown stage once voltage drops below the value you set here.
User’s Manual Security The Security menu allows users to enhance system security by setting an administrator password and a user password. No password has been set in the default setting. (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
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User’s Manual Note: The BIOS default has no password. The user must remember the password after creating one. If the user forgets the password RMA is the only solution. AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
User’s Manual Boot Type The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system, providing UEFI, Legacy, and Compatible modes to select from. The default setting boot mode is [UEFI Mode]. (Please refer to below graphics.)
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User’s Manual The Boot Option Priorities can be set by selecting Boot Option #1, #2… (Please refer to below graphics.) AMI UEFI BIOS Utility...
User’s Manual Save & Exit The Save & Exit menu allows users to determine whether to accept their modifications to the system configuration, or to keep default settings for optimal fail-safe performance. (Please refer to below graphics.) BIOS...
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User’s Manual Changes save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes. Discard Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to Changes the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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User’s Manual APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER About Watchdog Timer After the system stops working for a while, it will be auto-reset by the watchdog timer. The integrated watchdog timer can be set up in the system reset mode by program.
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User’s Manual APPENDIX B WINDOWS POWER BUTTON SETTING Please enter the power button setting through the PC console, and then follow below steps to complete the setting. Windows Power Button Setting...
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User’s Manual When IGN function has been used, the power button’s setting must be switched to “Shut down” as below. Then the system can be shut down normally, after IGN has been turned off. Windows Power Button Setting...
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User’s Manual APPENDIX C PROGRAMMABLE LED SETTING Programmable LED Setting LEDs are controlled by General Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) in Super IO. The relevant control positions are as follows: ⚫ Super IO GPIO3 Group (GPIO20~27), Location: Address E8h for setting Programming LED.
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