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Preface CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Safety Information Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: • The components included in this package are prone to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please adhere to the following instructions to ensure successful computer assembly. •...
Preface CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the Premio Inc website at www.premioinc.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.1 Overview 3.5” SBC with Intel® Alder Lake-N for Fanless, Ultra Low-Power, Wide Voltage Range & High-Performance Solution Key Features ⚫ Intel® Alder Lake-N PC Client & Embedded Series SoC ⚫ DDR5 4800 MHz SODIMM Slot up to 16GB ⚫...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.2 Hardware Specification Model • 12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Processor N97, QC, 12W • 12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Processor N200, QC, 6W Processor • 12th Gen Intel® IoTG Alder Lake-N Core i3-N305, OC, 9W up to 15W •...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Power 1 x 9V~36V DC-in power connector* • 1 x Line-out jack • 2 x 2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN ports • 2 x Dual Stacked USB 3.2 Type-A ports Rear I/O - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (Bottom layer, 10 Gbps) - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (Top layer, 5 Gbps) •...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC (64-bit, 21H2) • Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (64-bit, 22H2, pre-scan) OS Support • Linux Kernel 5.xx Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (64-bit) (by request) Certification CE, FCC Class A •...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.1.2 Rear I/O Panel 2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN Jacks USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports Line-Out Jack DisplayPor DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors GbE RJ-45 LAN Jack The standard single RJ45 LAN jack is provided for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. High-speed devices are recommended for USB 3.2 ports whereas low-speed devices, such as mouse or keyboard, are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports Line-Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 Memory DIMM1: DDR5 SO-DIMM Slot The SO-DIMM slots is intended for memory modules. Installing DDR5 Memory 1. Locate the SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.4 Storage SATA1: SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Port This connector is SATA 6Gb/s interface port, it can connect to one SATA device.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280) Please install the solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot as shown below. Feature • Supports SATA 3.0 signal. • Supports B+M Key SATA 3.0 SSD. Installing M.2 SSD 1.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.5 Expansion Slots DIMM1: DDR5 SO DIMM Slot The SO-DIMM slots is intended for memory modules. M2_B1: M.2 Slot (B Key, 2242, 3042, 2280) Please install the module card into the M.2 slot as shown below. Feature •...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors M2_E1: M.2 Slot (E Key, 2230) Please install the Wi-Fi/ Bluetooch card into the M.2 slot as shown below. Feature • Supports PCIe x1 & USB 2.0 signal. • Supports Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + BT 5.2 wireless card.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.6 Connectors Power Connectors JPWR1: 4-Pin DC-In Main Power Connector This connector allows you to connect an power supply. JPW1: 4-Pin SATA Power Connector This connector is used to provide power to SATA devices.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.7 Audio Connectors JAUD1: Front Audio Header This connector allows you to connect front panel audio. JAMP1: Audio Amplifier Header The connector is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.8 Graphics Connectors JLVDS1: LVDS Wafer Connector This connector is designed for use with LVDS interface flat panels. When connecting your flat panel to this connector, be sure to check the panel datasheet to ensure that you set the LVDS power select jumper (JVDD1) to the appropriate power voltage.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors JINVDD1: LVDS Inverter Box Header The connector is provided for LCD backlight options, be sure to check the panel datasheet to ensure that you set the LVDS Inverter Power Select Jumper (JINV1) to the appropriate power voltage (5V/12V). JEDP1: eDP Connector This connector is designed for use with eDP interface flat panels.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.9 Other Connectors SYSFAN1: PWM System Fan Box Header The fan power connector supports system cooling fans with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors JCOM1, JCOM2: COM Port Box Headers This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it. • JCOM1 - Supports RS-232/ 422/ 485 - With 0V/ 5V/ 12V •...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors RS422 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 422 TXD- Transmit Data, Negative 422 TXD+ Receive Data, Positive 422 RXD+ Transmit Data, Positive 422 RXD- Receive Data, Negative Signal Ground No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection RS485...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors JGPIO1: GPIO (DIO) Box Header This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. JUSB1~3: USB 2.0 Box Headers These connectors are ideal for connecting USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors JRTC1: CMOS Battery Header If the CMOS battery is out of charge, the time in the BIOS will be reset and the data of system configuration will be lost. In this case, you need to replace the CMOS battery. Replacing CMOS battery 1.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows users to configure the system for optimal use. Users may need to run the Setup program when: • An error message appears on the screen at system startup and requests users to run SETUP. •...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Control Keys <→> <←> Select Screen <↑> <↓> Select Item <Enter> Select Change Value <F1> General Help <F7> Previous Values <F9> Optimized Defaults <F10> Save & Reset* <F12> Screenshot capture <K> Scroll help area upwards <M>...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS Item Contents Item The Menu Bar Main • System Date • System Time • SATA Mode Selection Advanced • Full Screen Logo Display • Bootup NumLock State • CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology Active Efficient-cores Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM)
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup PTT Configuration ME Debug Configuration Anti-Rollback SVN Configuration • Trusted Computing Security Device Support SHA256/ SHA384 PCR Bank Pending Operation Platform Hierarchy, Storage Hierarchy, Endorsement Hierarchy Physical Presence Spec Version TPM 2.0 Interface Type PH Randomization Device Select •...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.3 The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 Main System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. Use <Tab> key to switch between date elements. Format: <Day> <Month> <Date> <Year>. System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. Use <Tab> key to switch between time elements. Format: <Hour>...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 Advanced 3.5.1 Full Screen Logo Display This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo. BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up [Enabled] sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5.3 CPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology. Enables Intel Virtualization technology and allows a platform to [Enabled] run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. The system can function as multiple systems virtually. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Intel® Speed Shift Technology is an energy-efficient method that allows frequency control by hardware rather than the OS. When enabled, Intel® Speed Shift Technology is activated. [Enabled] The technology enables the management of processor power consumption via hardware performance state (P-State) transitions.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1/ 2 This setting enables or disables the specified serial port. » Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. »...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5.5 H/W Monitor (PC Health Status) These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. Thermal Shutdown This setting determines the behavior of the system when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined threshold.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5.7 PCI/PCIE Device Configuration Audio Controller This setting enables or disables the detection of the onboard audio controller. 3.5.8 Network Stack Configuration This menu provides Network Stack settings for users to enable network boot (PXE) from BIOS.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5.9 GPIO Group Configuration GPO0 ~ GPO3 These settings control the operation mode of the specified GPIO. 3.5.10 PCIE ASPM settings This menu provide settings for PCIe ASPM (Active State Power Management) level for different installed devices.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.6 Boot Boot Option #1-2 This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7 Security 3.7.1 Administrator Password Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. 3.7.2 User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup utility.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7.3 PCH-FW Configuration This menu allows you to configure settings related to the PCH firmware. ME State This menu controls the Intel® Management Engine State (ME state) parameters, which provides various management and security capabilities. The following items will display when ME State is enabled. Comms Hub Support Enables or disables the communications hub support.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Firmware Update Configuration This menu will display when ME State is enabled. » ME FW Image Re-Flash Enables or disables the ME Firmware Image Re-flashing. » Local FW Update Enables or disables the capability to perform a firmware update of the ME locally. PTT Configuration Intel®...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ME Debug Configuration This menu allows you to configure debug-related options for the Intel® Management Engine (ME). This menu will display when ME State is enabled. » HECI Timeouts This setting enables/ disables the HECI (Host Embedded Controller Interface) send/ receive timeouts. »...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Anti-Rollback SVN Configuration » Automatic HW-Enforced Anti-Rollback SVN Setting this item enables will automatically activate the hardware-enforced antirollback protection based on the Secure Version Number (SVN). Once enabled, the hardware will enforce that only firmware updates with an SVN equal to or higher than the current SVN can be installed.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7.4 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item enables or disables BIOS support for security device. When set to [Disable], the OS will not show security device. SHA256/ SHA384 PCR Bank These settings enables or disables the SHA256 PCR Bank and SHA384 PCR Bank. Pending Operation When Security Device Support is set to [Enable], Pending Operation will appear.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Platform Hierarchy, Storage Hierarchy, Endorsement Hierarchy These settings enables or disables the Platform Hierarchy, Storage Hierarchy and Endorsement Hierarchy. Physical Presence Spec Version This settings show the Physical Presence Spec Version. TPM 2.0 Interface Type This setting shows the TPM 2.0 Interface Type.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7.5 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and keyboard attached. This setting enables or disables the operation of console redirection. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the terminal screen.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Console Redirection Settings (COM1) » Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). You can select emulation for the terminal from this setting.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7.6 Secure Boot Secure Boot Secure Boot function can be enabled only when the Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and running accordingly. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] The system will automatically load the secure keys from BIOS. [Custom] Allows user to configure the secure boot settings and manually load the secure keys.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Key Management Press Enter key to enter the sub-menu. Manage the secure boot keys. This item appears when “Secure Boot Mode” sets to [Custom]. » Platform Key (PK): The Platform Key (PK) can protect the firmware from any un-authenticated changes. The system will verify the PK before your system enters the OS.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup » Append Key Loads an additional db from storage devices to your system. » Delete Key Deletes the db from your system. » Forbidden Signatures (dbx): Forbidden Signatures (dbx) lists the forbidden signatures that are not trusted and cannot be loaded. »...
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.8 Chipset DVMT Total Gfx Mem This setting specifies the total graphics memory size for Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). LVDS Panel Type This setting specifies the LVDS Panel’s resolution and distribution formats. Backlight Control This setting controls the intensity of the LED’s backlight output.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.9 Power Restore AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: [Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.10 Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes Abandon all changes. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the motherboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the motherboard.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO GPIO WDT BKL SMBus Access Programmin This chapter provides GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output), WDT (Watch Dog Timer), LVDS Backlight and SMBus Access programming guide. Abstract In this section, code examples based on C programming language provided for customer interest.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO General Purpose IO 1. General Purposed IO – GPIO/DIO The GPIO port configuration addresses are listed in the following table: 1.1 Set output value of GPO 1. Read the value from GPO port. 2.
CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO Watchdog Timer 2. Watchdog Timer – WDT The base address (WDT_BASE) of WDT configuration registers is 0xA10. 2.1 Set WDT Time Unit val = Inportb (WDT_BASE + 0x05); // Read current WDT setting val = val | 0x08;...
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO LVDS Backlight Control 3. LVDS Backlight Control – BKL The controller support LVDS backlight level control from 0(0%) to 255(100%), the default backlight level is 100%. It must be controlled by SMBus access. The details of SMBus access (SMBus_ReadByte, SMBus_WriteByte) are provided in this document.
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CT-DAL01 l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO SMBus Access 4. SMBus Access The base address of SMBus must know before access. The relevant bus and device information are as following. #define IO_SC 0xCF8 #define IO_DA 0xCFC #define PCIBASEADDRESS 0x80000000 #define PCI_BUS_NUM #define PCI_DEV_NUM...
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