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Read through this document and become familiar with the SYS-427X before proceeding. FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE BEST PRACTICES MAY DAMAGE THE SYS-427X AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Warnings Only qualified personnel should configure and install the SYS-427X. While observing best practices, pay particular attention to the following.
M.2 Socket 1 with E key. For additional enclosure expansion options, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1- 817-274-7553. The SYS-427X computer supports up to 8 GB of socketed SODIMM DDR3L Error Correcting Code (ECC) SDRAM. Features The SYS-427X provides the following features.
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SYS-427X/Features • Reliability – Intel security engine - Intel® AES New Instructions, Secure Key, Execute Disable Bit, Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Operating Systems (compatibility) • Windows 10 x64, IoT Core •...
Additionally, the computer supports an internal SATA device. The SYS-427X has expansion capabilities via a M.2 Socket 1 with E key, Mini PCIe socket (with mSATA support)and WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 interface.
SYS-427X/Specifications Specifications The SYS-427X adheres to the following features and specifications. Feature Specification System Processor – Intel Atom® Processor X Series – Processor Number - E3950 – Code Name - Apollo Lake – Total Cores - 4 Specifications – Total Threads - 4 –...
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SYS-427X/Specifications Feature Specification Internal Storage / Storage Options eMMC Standard 64 GB eMMC for on-board storage SATA with SATA SATA 6Gb/s port supports up to 2.TB on a 2.5” SSD drive Power SATA Version- 3.1 mSATA mSATA SSD support (Mini PCIe card)
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SYS-427X/Specifications Feature Specification Mounting Wall mounting Options SIDE / VESA / Din-Rail Mounting (Optional) Front I/O Panel Display Port 1 & 2x DisplayPort (version 1.2) 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2x USB 2.0 ports...
SYS-427X/Compliance and Safety Feature Specification Mechanical IEC 60068-2-27 shock 40 g half-sine, 6 ms, 18 shocks testing Random vibra- IEC 60068-2-64 tion 7 g rms for all X, Y, and Z directions; 3 hours testing Mean time MTBF (hours) 171370.5013 between failure MTBF (years) 19.5628...
SYS-427X/Configuration Configuration This section describes the SYS-427X components and configuration. Component Layout 8.1.1 Front and Rear View PWR INPUT 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 2x ENET 2x USB 2.0 PWR SWITCH DISPLAY PORT 1 & 2 AUDIO GPIO 2x RS232/422/485...
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.1.2 Top View 2x USB 2.0 2x USB 2.0 DisplayPort 1X RS232 DisplayPort 2X RS232/ 422/485 2x USB 3.0 8x GPIO ENET AUDIO ENET LVDS and Backlight JUMPERS SATA SATA POWER POWER BATTERY POWER MODULE V1.1 www.winsystems.com Page 15...
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Out/Mic In / PC Speaker jack. NOTE Most of the top view connectors have limited acess when installed in the SYS-427X. Some connectors are used to supply connections to the front IO panel. (Please contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817274- 7553 for more information.)
The Power Button is located on the left side of the IO plate. It controls power to the SYS-427X. Once the fully powered power cable is connected to the unit, it will power up the system without pressing the Power Button.
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.4 J17 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Connector The SYS-427X provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A port. This port supplies 1A maximum continuous current and 5 Gbps transfer speed. When using serial downloader mode, this USB port must be used. A USB 3.0 cable is not required during serial downloader mode.
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.5 J10/J11 USB 2.0 Type-A Connector The SYS-427X provides two USB 2.0 Type A port. This port supplies 500 mA maximum continuous current and 480 Mbps transfer speed. Layout and Pin Reference USB 2.0 Type-A Connector Name USBVCC V1.1 www.winsystems.com...
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.7 COM1 COM2 and COM3 The SYS-427X is equipped with three serial ports (COM 1 and 2 = RS-232/ 422/485 / COM 3 = RS-232) located on the front IO plate. All serial channels use the advanced EXAR SP335E multiprotocol transceiver. All COM ports are configurable and include options for 120-ohm receiver termination, slew rate, and protocol.
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.8 Audio Jack (Combo Line Out/Mic In and PC Speaker) The SYS-427X provides a Combo Line Out / Mic In jack and or use of a PC speaker. Audio Jack 8.2.9 GPIO Connector The SYS-427X provides 8 general purpose input/output connections that are 5-volt tolerant with rising/falling edge event sense interrupt generation.
This connection accepts WINSYSTEMS power modules providing additional power options such as PoE PD, and UPS backup. NOTE J12 is used to power the power adapter board in the SYS-427X. Power Module part number is (ADP-PS-433). For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553.
Part Number: SQW-110-01-F-D-VS-A-K-TR Matching Connector • Samtec TW series 2.00 mm flex stack Part Number: TW-10-03-F-D-280-SM-A 8.2.12 J8 - Battery Header (Internal) An battery connected to the SYS-427X provides standby power for the real-time clock. Layout and Pin Reference Name VBAT Connector •...
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.13 J7 - SATA Power Header (Internal) Power is supplied to the SATA device via the connector at J7. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name +12V SB +5V SB Connector • Hirose DF11 series 2.00 mm dual-row 4-pin Part Number: DF11C-4DP-2V(57) Matching Connector •...
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.15 J6 - LVDS Data and Backlight Header (Internal) The SYS-427X supports single channel LVDS flat panel displays with resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 or 1600 x 900 at 24 bpp. The LVDS output signals are odd bus, differential signals to the LVDS receiver.
SYS-427X/Configuration Connector • Hirose DF13 Series 1.25 mm double row 30-pin Part Number: DF13EA-30DP-1.25V(51) Matching Connectors • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm double row 30-pin Part Number: DF13-30DS-1.25C 8.2.16 J504 - USB Touchscreen Header (Internal) J504 provides plug-and-play support for a USB touchscreen. Aside from a...
POST failure. Each error has its own unique beep code. Refer to BIOS Status and Errors in the supplemental BIOS Manual located under documentation on the WINSYSTEMS SYS-427X webpage. 8.2.18 J2 - HD Audio Header (Internal) The HD audio header supports sample rates ranging from 44.1 to 192 kHz.
NOTE J1 is used to to run the IO address lines to COM3 connector located on the front I/O panel. For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553.
NOTE J4 is used to to run the IO address lines to COM1 and COM2 connectors located on the front I/O panel. For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553 Layout and Pin Reference Name...
ADP-USB-445. J10 is not accessible when using the dual USB Type A Flex-IO Module (ADP-USB-445). For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. Layout and Pin Reference...
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.22 J3 - Serial SATA 6Gbps Connector (Internal) J3 provides a serial SATA 6 Gbps 7-pin connector for interfacing with hard disk drives and solid state disk drives. Connectors • Standard 7-pin serial ATA connector Matching Connector • Standard serial ATA 6 Gbps signal cables 8.2.23 J500 - System Memory (Internal)
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.24 J5 - GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output Header (Internal) The SYS-427X supplies eight 5V-tolerant GPIO lines with rising/falling edge event sense interrupt generation. J5 is used to deliver GPIO lines to theh GPIO connector located on the front I/O panel.
SYS-427X/Configuration 8.2.25 J14 - Analog Inputs (Analog to Digital) Header (Internal) Layout and Pin Reference Name ADC_CH0 ADC_CH1 Connector • Hirose DF13 series 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4P-1.25V (51) Matching Connector • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4S-1.25C V1.1...
8.2.28 J501 - Mini PCIe (with mSATA Support) (Internal) The SYS-427X Mini PCIe socket supports a variety of peripherals as available in this format. Though the sockets support other devices, they are most often used to add mSATA SSD, wireless Ethernet cards from Broadcom, Foxconn (Atheros), or others.
SYS-427X/Configuration LED Indicators LED Reference Description Color +12 VDC +3.3 VDC Yellow +3.3 VSB Green D510 EC_LED Green ETH1_LED1 LINK1000=GREEN, LINK100=YELLOW Green/yellow ETH1_LED2 LINK=SOLID, ACTIVITY=BLINKING Green ETH2_LED2 LINK1000=GREEN, LINK100=YELLOW Green/yellow ETH2_LED1 LINK=SOLID, ACTIVITY=BLINKING Green If the EC_LED is toggling, the chip is in full on running state. If the EC_LED is not toggling, then the chip has entered the programmed sleep state.
The WDT is controlled through a set of virtual registers that are exposed to Apollo Lake applications by the EC on the SYS-427X. The WDT can be programmed to count in either seconds or minutes; it has a minimum granularity of 1 second, and a maximum granularity of 255 minutes.
WINSYSTEMS has software available for manipulating the CMOS RTC from a high-level application. System Management Software The system management software for the SYS-427X consists of a set of library functions and example applications that demonstrate the functionality of the system management software. The software is available for both Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux.
SYS-427X/BIOS Functionality BIOS Functionality The SYS-427X BIOS settings and option descriptions can be found in our supplemental SYS-427X BIOS Manual. Software Description This section provides details on the AMI BIOS components to be used in the implementation of the SYS-427X BIOS firmware.
1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the BIOS update program into a USB socket on the SYS-427X platform. 2. Turn on the SYS-427X and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the EC update program into a USB socket on the SYS-427X platform. 2. Turn on the SYS-427X and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
EC version in the BIOS with the version specified in the EC update notification. 10. Software Drivers Go to www.winsystems.com for information on available software drivers. 11. Accessories WINSYSTEMS accessories and batteries simplify connection to the SYS- 427X. The following table lists available items.
SYS-427X/Options 12. Options Option 3 Shown Below (SYS-427X) Fully Loaded System 12.0.1 Option 1 Parts List (SYS-427X-1) WIFI Only Item Part Number Description Adapter Card for WIFI ADP-MPCIE-M.2-WL MINI-PCIE TO M.2 WIRELESS ADP. WiFi 6 Card RS-INT-9260-M2AE-2 INTEL WIFI6 AC9260 M.2 2230 A+E-KEY KIT WITH TWO ANTENNAS V1.1...
The SYS-427E has a single power connector on the front IO plate. A single 10V- 50V DC input and ground is required to power the SYS-427E. Power Harness Minimize the length of the power harness. This reduces the amount of voltage drop between the power supply and the SYS-427E. V1.1 www.winsystems.com Page 48...
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Conformal Coating Applying conformal coating to a WINSYSTEMS product does not in itself void the product warranty, if it is properly removed prior to return. Coating can change thermal characteristics and impedes our ability to test, diagnose, and repair products.
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SYS-427E/Best Practices Operations/Product Manuals Every Winsystems computer system and single board computer has an Operations manual or Product manual. Periodic updates—Operations/product manuals are updated often. Periodically check the WINSYSTEMS website (http://www.winsystems.com) for revisions. Check pin-outs—Always check the pin-out and connector locations in the manual before plugging in a cable.
SYS-427E/Mechanical Drawings Appendix B. Mechanical Drawings SYS-427E Mechanical Drawings Left measurement are in millimeters. Right Numbers are in inches. V1.1 www.winsystems.com Page 51...
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