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- Page 1 AL551 Embedded SBC 3.5” User’s Manual A47010907...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Standby Power LED ..................20 Front Panel Connector ................20 SATA (Serial ATA) Connector ............... 21 SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connector ............. 21 LVDS LCD Panel Connector ................. 22 Copyright ......................2 LCD/Inverter Power Connector ..............22 SMBus Connector .................. -
Page 4: Warranty
Warranty Static Electricity Precautions 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, in- It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even ability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and prod- before installing them in your system unit. -
Page 5: About The Package
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One AL551 board • One COM port cable (Length: 300mm, 2 x COM ports) •... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications SYSTEM Processor Intel Atom ® Processor E3900 Family, BGA 1296 POWER Type Single 12V +/-10% DC ® Intel Atom x7-E3950 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W Connector Right Angle Connector (4-pin) ®... -
Page 7: Features
Chapter 1 • Wake-On-LAN Features This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is • Watchdog Timer supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- agement Event) signal. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout 4-pin Right Angle EIO (optional) Speaker Out DC-in (optional) 4-pin Digital I/O Realtek Vertical ALC262 Type (optional) SMBus LAN 1 Front Audio (JP1) (JP11) 9 10 Intel I211AT or I210IT (opt.) USB 2.0 Intel I211AT or I210IT (opt.) (JP10) -
Page 9: Block Diagram
Chapter 2 Block Diagram DDR3L 1866MHz Channel A PTN3355 SODIMM DP++ SATA 3.0 PCIe x1 LVDS PTN3460 USB 2.0 PCIe x1 GLAN I211AT PCIe 2x GLAN I210IT (opt.) SMBus E I/O (opt.) LPC Bus PCIe x1 GLAN I211AT Intel Atom ®... -
Page 10: System Memory
Chapter 2 Installing the SODIMM Module Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in Note: boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual only. -
Page 11: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 Jumper Settings degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear Clear CMOS inside the socket. -
Page 12: Lcd/Inverter Power Select
Chapter 2 LCD/Inverter Power Select Backlight Brightness Select 1-2 On: +3.3V JP11 (default) 1-2 On: +12V (default) JP10 2-3 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V JP11 is used to select the power level of LVDS LCD inverter connector. JP10 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +3.3V or +5V. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP10 match the power specification of backlight control. -
Page 13: Panel Power Select
Chapter 2 Panel Power Select LVDS Channel and bpp Select 2 4 6 1 On: Single LVDS 1 3 5 1-2 On: +12V 1 Off: Dual LVDS 2 4 6 2 On: VESA (24bpp) 1 3 5 3-4 On: +5V 2 Off: JEIDA or VESA JP12 2 4 6... -
Page 14: M.2 Signal Select
Chapter 2 M.2 Signal Select 1-2 On: SATA (default) 2-3 On: PCIe JP1 is used to select the M.2 signal: SATA (default) or PCIe. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com... -
Page 15: Rear Panel I/O Ports
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports 12V DC-in DC-in 12V3 12V4 USB 3.1 GND2 GND1 Gen1 LAN 1 LAN 2 DC-in DC in DP++ DP++ USB 2.0 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 12V DC-in connector •... -
Page 16: Graphics Interfaces
Chapter 2 Graphics Interfaces RJ45 LAN Ports The display ports consist of the following: • 1 VGA port • 1 DP++ port LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 DP++ Features • 2 Intel I211AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers or 2 optional Intel I210IT PCI ®... -
Page 17: Usb Ports
Chapter 2 USB Ports Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. USB 5,6 USB 4 USB 1 USB 3.0 USB 2.0 USB 3... -
Page 18: I/O Connectors
Chapter 2 Front Audio Connector I/O Connectors SPK Out L+ Digital I/O Connector SPK Out L- SPK Out R- SPK Out R+ Speaker Out Digital I/O Front Audio Mic-L Mic-R Line-R Mic-JD (Sense) Line-L Line-JD (Sense) The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides monitoring and control functions to the connected Front Audio external devices. -
Page 19: Com (Serial) Ports
Chapter 2 COM (Serial) Ports COM 1 & COM 2 RS422 RS232 RS485 Full Duplex DCD_1 TX-_1 DATA-_1 DSR_1 RD_1 TX+_1 DATA+_1 RTS_1 TD_1 RX+_1 CTS_1 DTR_1 RX-_1 COM 1 RI_1 COM 2 DCD_2 TX-_2 DATA-_2 DSR_2 RD_2 TX+_2 DATA+_2 RTS_2 TD_2 RX+_2... -
Page 20: Standby Power Led
Chapter 2 Standby Power LED Front Panel Connector Standby Power LED Power/Standby LED HDD LED Front Panel Power Button Reset Button Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will be lit. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Pow- er On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. -
Page 21: Sata (Serial Ata) Connector
Chapter 2 SATA (Serial ATA) Connector SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connector SATA SATA 0 Power 6Gb/s SATA 3.0 Features Ground Ground • 1 Serial ATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s • Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device. -
Page 22: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector
Chapter 2 LVDS LCD Panel Connector LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector Function Function Function LVDS_Out3+ (Odd_3+) LVDS_Out7+ (Even_3+) Dimming Control LVDS_Out3- (Odd_3-) LVDS_Out7- (Even_3-) Panel Power +3.3V LVDS_Out2+ (Odd_2+) LVDS_Out6+ (Even_2+) LCD/Inverter Power Panel Backlight On/Off Control LVDS_Out2- (Odd_2-) LVDS_Out6- (Even_2-) LCD/Inverter Power... -
Page 23: Smbus Connector
Chapter 2 SMBus Connector Expansion Slots Extension I/O (Optional) M.2 B Key 2242 with PCIe/USB 2.0/SATA SMBus 3.0 signals Full-size Mni PCIe with PCIe/USB 2.0 signals Extension I/O Connector (Optional) The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one The Extension I/O connector supports a multitude of signals such as PCIe, DDI, USB, LPC, and to act as a master by initiating data transfer. - Page 24 3V3SB 12VSB 3V3SB PSON 5VSB 5VSB 5VSB 5VSB PCIE_WAKE0_3V3 Note: DFI board's E I/O connector: Manufacturer: Samtec SMB_CLK_RESUME Part No.: QSE-040-01-L-D-A-K-TR SMB_DATA_RESUME Description: Board-to-board connector, 0.8mm (pitch), 3.25mm (height), SMT type, 180 degree CK_P_25M_EIO LPC_AD0 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi .com...
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Page 25: Battery
Chapter 2 Battery Battery Connector Connect to the battery connector Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. •... -
Page 26: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. -
Page 27: Insyde Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 3 Insyde BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. - Page 28 Chapter 3 ACPI Configuration Note: If Quiet Boot of Boot menu is set to enabled, BGRT Logo field will appear for This section configures the system ACPI parameters. configuration. Refer to the Boot menu in this chapter for more information. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
- Page 29 Chapter 3 CPU Configuration Video Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU. This section configures the video settings. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Select which of IGD/PCIe Primary Display <IGD> E n a b l e / D i s a b l e I n t e l Graphics device should be Integrated Graphics Device <Enabled>...
- Page 30 Chapter 3 Audio Configuration SATA Configuration This section is used to configure the audio settings. This section configures the SATA controller. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable HD-Audio Audio Controller <Enabled> Enables or Disables the Support SATA Controller <Enabled>...
- Page 31 Chapter 3 USB Configuration PCI Express Configuration This section is used to configure the parameters of the USB device. This section configures settings relevant to PCI Express root ports. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Control the PCI Express Advanced PCI Express Root Port 1 (M.2 B Key)
- Page 32 Chapter 3 Console Redirection This section configures settings relevant to console redirection. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Control the PCI Express PCI Express Root Port 3 (LAN 1) <Enabled> Root Port. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Enable: Enable PCIe root port Advanced Disable: Disable PCIe root...
- Page 33 Chapter 3 When Console Serial Redirect is set to enabled, the screen will appear like below: COMA to COMB InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable Console Redirec- Console Serial Redirect <Enabled> COMA tion Function Terminal Type <VT_100>...
- Page 34 Chapter 3 When UseGlobalSetting is set to disabled, the screen will appear like below: SIO FINTEK81803 This section configures the system super I/O chip parameters. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 COMA Advanced PortEnable <Enabled> Confi...
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Page 35: Security
Chapter 3 Security PC Health Status This section displays the PC health status. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced When Hidden, don’t ex- Current TPM Device <TPM 2.0 (FTPM)> poses TPM to 0 TPM State All Hierarchies Enabled, UnOwned PC Health Status... -
Page 36: Boot
Chapter 3 Boot Note: AL551 only support UEFI boot, no Legacy boot. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit The number of seconds that the fi rmware will wait Setup Prompt Timeout before booting the original Numlock <On>... -
Page 37: Exit
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating Insyde BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to Main Advanced Security Boot Exit the how-to-video at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/31. Exit system setup and save your changes. Exit Saving Changes Load Optimal Defaults Discard Changes Save Setting to fi... -
Page 38: Notice: Bios Spi Rom
Chapter 3 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel Trusted Execution Engine has already been integrated into this system board. ® Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system- board and used on another system board of the same model. 2. -
Page 39: Chapter 4 - Supported Software
Please download drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the perfor- tion tips then click “Install”. mance of AL551 at https://www.dfi.com/product/index/249#download. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows ®... - Page 40 Chapter 4 Intel Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, download “AL551 Graphics Driver” zip file at our website. tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
- Page 41 Chapter 4 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, download “AL551 Audio Driver” zip file at our website. To install the driver, download “AL551 LAN Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1.
- Page 42 Chapter 4 Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driver 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. To install the driver, download “AL551 TXE Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Tick “I accept the terms in the License Agreement“ and then click “Next.” 5.
- Page 43 Chapter 4 SIO Driver 3. The step displays the installing status in the progress. To install the driver, download “AL551 SIO Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 4. Click “Finish“ when the installation is complete.
- Page 44 Chapter 4 5. Setup is now installing the 3. Go through the readme docu- driver. ment for system requirements and installation tips then click “Next”. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart Click “Next”.
- Page 45 Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 4. Click “Finish” to exit installation. To install the reader, download “AL551 Driver Package” iso file at our website. 1. Click “Next” to install or click “Change Destination Folder” to select another folder. 2. Click “Install” to begin instal- lation.
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Page 46: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist
Appendix A Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display. - Page 47 Appendix A Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.
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