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Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
Preface Warning The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it: Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.
Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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Introduction 1.1. The Computer FPC-821X_Series • Fanless Design • Wide Range DC Power Input (9 ~36V) • Various Video Interfaces (VGA + DVI-D+DP) • TPM2.0 support • Optional Wi-Fi6 or LTE/5G Wireless Connectivity • Rugged Design for Shock/Vibration Protection • Memory support up to 64GB - 2 -...
Introduction 1.2. Specifications FPC-821X_Series System Intel Gen. Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processor in LGA1700 socket ® 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, Memory supporting 3200 MHz SDRAM up to 64GB Chipset Intel H610E ® Graphics Integrated Intel HD Graphics ® 2 x Serial ATA ports with 600MB/s HDD transfer rate LAN Chipset 3 x Intel WGI226V 2.5GbE controllers...
Introduction 1.3. Inside the Package Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x FPC-821X Series Robust System 1 x User’s Manual 1.4.1.
Introduction 1.4.2. Optional Configuration (CTOS* Kit) Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. 240GB SSD Intel 2.5” 240GB SATAIII SSD kit ® MK-4C- DDR4-3200 8GB/16GB/32GB SDRAM DIMM kit 4G/8G/16G/32G Intel AX200NGW M.2 Wi-Fi 6 module w/ 2 x 30cm internal...
System Overview 2.2. Take A Tour 2.2.1. FPC-821X_Series Rear View DB25 Connector / LPT port Fan Connector Line-out Mic-in RS-232 Serial Ports Main Power Input PCI/PCIe slots VGA Port DVI-D Port - 9 -...
System Overview 2.2.2. FPC-821X_Series Front View LAN Ports Antenna hole USB 3.2 Gen2 Power button CFast Socket / SIM card Socket RTC Battery USB 3.2 Gen1 Display Port - 10 -...
2.3. Driver Installation Notes The CPU module supports Windows 10 64-bit and Linux. To install the drivers, please go to our website at www.arbor-technology.com and download the driver pack from the product page. Then extract the down- loaded file and follow the sequence below to install the drivers: Chipset →...
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Engine of the Computer ⑥ MBKEY1 Function: M.2 B-Key socket (w/ PCIe + USB 3.0 or SATA + USB 3.0)(either one) Connector Type: M.2 B-Key Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. ⑦ AUDIO1 Function: Audio connector Connector Type: Onboard Type 6pin connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description...
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Engine of the Computer ⑨ COM3 - COM4 Function: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Type: External double-stacked 9-pin D-sub male connector Pin Assignment: RS-232 Analog RGB ⑩ DVI-D Connector Function: DVI-D Connector Connector Type: DVI-D (DVI-D female connector) Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the DVI-D industry standard.
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Engine of the Computer ⑬⑭ FAN Connector (SYSFAN1,2 / CPUFAN1,2) Function: Fan Power Connector Connector Type: Onbard 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one-wall wafer connector Pin Assignment: Pin Description 1 GND + S C 2 +12V 3 RPM 4 Control (Rear side connector) ⑮...
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Engine of the Computer ⑰ LANCN1~3 Function: LAN port and double stacked USB type A connector Connector Type: Onboard 1.25mm pitch 9-pin Connector Pin Assignment: The Pin assignment conform to the indus- try standard. ⑱ SIM1,2 Function: SIM Card Socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket Pin Assignment: Pin Desc.
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Engine of the Computer ⑳ SATA1, 2 Function: Serial ATA Connector Connector Type: On-board Stabdard 7-pin Serial ATA Connector Pin Assignment: Description VGACARDPWR01 Function: VGA card power Connector Type: oboard 2.54mm pitch 4-pin wafer Pin Assignment: Desc. +V12S +V12S COM3, 4 Function: RS232 Connector(COM3~COM4) Connector Type: Onboard 1.25mm pitch 9-pin Connector...
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Engine of the Computer PCIE1 Function: PCIe x 8 slot Pin Assignment: ARBOR pin define PCIE2 Function: PCIe x16 slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. USBCN1, 2 Function: USB2.0 Wafer Connector Type: On-board 1.25mm 1x5 pin wafer connector Pin Assignment: Description.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The FPC-821X Series is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer. 4.1.1.
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Installation & Maintenance Carefully lift the top cover and remove the top cover from the computer. The inside of the computer is revealed. - 29 -...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover Place the computer upside down on a flat surface. Loosen and remove 6 screws that securing the bottom cover. 2. Lift the bottom cover and remove the cover from the computer. This should reveal the inside of the computer. 4.1.2.
Installation & Maintenance The processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Please refer to the pictures step by step as below and note that the cover of the socket must always be installed during transportation to avoid damage to the socket. Note: Please note that, when pushing the lever down to unclip, the lever may rebound.
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Installation & Maintenance “key notch” off the centre among the pins, which enables the memory module for particular applications. There are another two notches at each left and right side of the memory module to help fix the module in the socket. side notch side notch key notch...
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Installation & Maintenance Align the notch on the memory module with the notch in the memory socket. Vertically plug the memory module to the DIMM socket. “Fully” plug the memory module until both latches auto-lock the memory module in place. Restore the top and side cover to the computer.
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Installation & Maintenance To uninstall a DDR4 memory module: Pull back both latches from the SO-DIMM socket. The DDR4 memory module will be auto-released from the socket. Remove the memory module. Restore the top cover to the computer. - 34 -...
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install Wi-Fi Module Remove the top cover from the computer as described in Section 4.1.1.1. Remove Top Cover on page Locate the M.2 E-Key socket for wireless module. Prepare the Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a M.2 E-Key socket form factor, with two MHF connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“.
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Installation & Maintenance Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s main connector marked 0. If you are going to connect a secondary antenna, connect it to the connector marked 1.
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Installation & Maintenance The module's key notch should meet the connector's break. Press the module down and fix the module in place using one screw. Locate the SMA antenna holes on front panel. Remove the plastic plug to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future.
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Installation & Maintenance 10. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 11.
Installation & Maintenance 12. Have the external antenna(s). Screw and tightly fasten the antenna(s) to the SMA connector. 4.1.5. Install Internal SATA Storage Device The computer supports two 2.5” SATA storage devices to work inside the computer for RAID. The following will guide you to install two SATA HDD/SSD. Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in.Section 4.1.1.2.
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Installation & Maintenance Slide the HDD/SSD storage device into the bracket and fix the storage device in place by fastening the 4 screws on the bracket. Install the bracket with the storage device back into the computer by refastening the 4 screws. Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the connectors on the computer.
Installation & Maintenance 4.1.6. Install & uninstall the CFast card / SIM card: From the front panel of the computer, locate the door to the CFast / SIM card slot. Loosen the screw to remove the door. Position the CFast/SIM card as directed by the graphic printed on the front panel.
Installation & Maintenance Remove the CFast/SIM card. Refasten the screw to close the card door. Note: Make sure to refasten the screw to close the card door each time the CFast(SIM) card is installed or uninstalled. 4.1.7. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards To install a PCI or PCI Express card: Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.2.
Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Wire DC-in Power Source 4.2.1 Automation Mode Follow the instructions below for connecting the computer to a DC-input power source. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment. Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box.
Installation & Maintenance 4.3 Replace RTC Battery Users can replace RTC battery without losing settings. To replace the RTC battery: Remove the 2 screws that secure the RTC service battery window. Pull out the RTC battery and disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board.
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BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the FPC-821X Series is featured by American Megatrends Inc to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. The BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. When the computer is off, the battery on the main board supplies power to BIOS RAM. To enter the BIOS Setup utility, keep hitting the “Delete”...
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BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and use the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.
BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info. The featured settings are: Setting Description Set the system date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date. Day: Sun to Sat ►...
BIOS 5.2. Advanced The featured settings and submenus are: Setting Description CPU Configuration 5.2.1. CPU Configuration on page Power & Performance 5.2.2. Power & Performance on page Trusted Computing 5.2.3. Trusted Computing on page ACPI Settings 5.2.4. ACPI Settings on page Super IO Configuration 5.2.5.
BIOS 5.2.1. CPU Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware Intel (VMX) Virtualization capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Technology ► Options: Enabled (default) or Disabled Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Active Performance Cores Options: All (default) and 1 ►...
BIOS 5.2.2. Power & Performance The features settings are: Setting Description CPU - Power Management Control Options Control CPU Power Management: Options: Boot performance mode: Max ► Battery, Max Non-Turbo performance, Turbo performance(Default) Control CPU Power Management: CPU - Power management Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm): Control Options: Disable(Default), Enabled...
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BIOS RC6(Render Standby): Check to enable render standby ► Options: Disabled / Enabled(Default) Maximum GT frequency: Maxium GT frequency limited by the user. Choose between 300MHz and 1450MHz. GT - Power Management ► Options: Default Max Frequency(Default), Control 100Mhz~1200Mhz Disable Turbo GT Frequency: Enabled/Disabled GT Frequency.
BIOS 5.2.3. Trusted Computing The features settings are: Setting Description Enable (default) or Disable BIOS support for security Security Device Support device. Schedule an Operation for the security Device. Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change State Pending operation of Security Device.
BIOS 5.2.4. ACPI Settings The features settings are: Setting Description Enables (default) or Disables System ability to Enable Hibernation Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS. Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
BIOS 5.2.5. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip F81866 Settings Setting Description Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Enable (default) or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select RS-232 (default), RS-422, RS-485, RS-422 Mode Select Termination Resistor or RS-485 Termination Resistor Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enable (default) or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
BIOS 5.2.6. Hardware Monitor The features settings are: Setting Description Fan Mode: Auto Boundary 1~4 & Segment Speed 1~5 CPUFAN SmartFan Function Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow SYSFAN SmartFan Function different temperature by different PRM 1-100. Fan Mode: Manual (0%~100%) Note: CPUFAN &...
BIOS 5.2.8. S5 RTC Wake Settings The features settings are: Setting Description Enable or Disable (default) system wake on alarm event. ► Options available are: Disabled (default): Wake System Fixed Time: System will wake on the hr::min::sec specifiedc. from S5 DynamicTime: If selected, you need to set Wake up minute increase from 1 - 5.
BIOS 5.2.9. USB Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables legacy USB support. Options available are Enabled (default), Disabled and ► Auto. Legacy USB Support Select Auto to disable legacy support if no USB device ► are connected. Select Disabled to keep USB devices available only for ►...
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BIOS Use this item to set USB mass storage device start unit Device reset time- command time-out. Options available are: 10 sec, 20 sec (default)., 30 sec, ► 40 sec Use this item to set maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller.
BIOS 5.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset. The features settings are: Setting Description System Agent (SA) Configuration Access this submenu to view the memory Memory Configuration configuration. Graphics Configuration 5.3.1.1. Graphics Configuration on page 64 VT-d Enable (default) or Disable VT-d function - 63 -...
BIOS 5.3.1. Graphics Configuration The features settings are: Setting Description Select the Graphics device which will be activated as Primary Display. Primary Display ► Options available are Auto (default), IGFX, PEG and PCI Select the Apeture Size. Note that above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048MB aperture.
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BIOS The features settings are: Setting Description Enabled (default) / Disabled SATA device(s). SATA Controller(s) Enabled / Disabled (default) PCH to aggressively enter Agressive LPM Support link power state. Enabled(default) / Disabled SATA port Serial ATA Port 0~3 SATA device information. Serial ATA Port 0~3 DevSlp Enabled (default) / Disabled the SATA port.
BIOS 5.4. Security The features settings are: Setting Description To set up an administrator password: Select Administrator Password. An Create New Password dialog then pops up Administrator Password onscreen. Enter your desired password that is no less than 3 characters and no more than 20 characters. Hit [Enter] key to submit.
BIOS 5.5. Boot The features settings are: Setting Description Set how long to wait for the prompt to show for entering BIOS Setup. Setup Prompt Timeout ► The default setting is 1 (sec). Set it to 65535 to wait indefinitely. ►...
BIOS 5.6. Save & Exit The features settings are: Setting Description Save Changes Saves the changes and quits the BIOS Setup utility. and Reset Restores all settings to defaults. Restore Defaults ► This is a command to launch an action from the BIOS Setup utility.
Appendices A: Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
Appendices B: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.
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