(such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted. Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA...
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment. This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
The equipment has been dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Prefaces Package Contents Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty Spectra PowerBox 100 Embedded System Utility DVD Driver Power Terminal Block Connector (Male) Screw Pack (for HDD / Mini‐PCIe / Wall & VESA Mounting) Wall Mount Kit DVI‐I to VGA Adapter Remote Power On/Off Terminal Block Connector (Male) Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
J1900 (2.0GHz) platform; it has integrated HD graphics processor. This can bring economic advantages on budget and also fulfill the needs for industrial computing tasks. The Spectra PowerBox 100 manages to pack a diverse array of I/O into its small form factor, with one DVI-I port, two RS-232/422/485 COM ports, dual Gb LAN ports, four USB ports and one set of Mic-in and Line-out.
• Linux® Ubuntu 14.04 Power Requirement • Support AT/ATX Power Mode • Power Input Voltage 9~48VDC • One 3-pin Terminal Block Connector • Optional Power Adapter AC/DC 12V/5A 60W • Power Consumption Typical 8.3W, Max.15W Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O 1.3.1 Spectra PowerBox 100 Front Panel USB 3.0 Port Power On/Off Switch Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Press to power-on or power-off the system AT/ATX Mode Select Switch USB 2.0 Port Used to select AT or ATX power mode Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 device...
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COM / DIO / DisplayPort / DVI / LPT & PS2 / VGA. Do not change the module by yourself, it may cause damage to your Spectra PowerBox 100. Please contact with your regional dealer for more information about it.
Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.2 Spectra PowerBox 100 Series w/ modules w/ PB-100-COM Front Rear w/ PB-100-DIO Front Rear w/ PB-100-DP Front Rear w/ PB-100-DVI Front Rear PB-100-LPT/PS2 Front Rear w/ PB-100-VGA Front Rear Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series...
Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.4 Mechanical Dimensions Each of the Spectra PowerBox computers has the same mechanical dimension Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors 2.1 Jumpers Settings The Spectra PowerBox 100 is featured with jumper-free design 2.2 Location of the Jumpers and Connectors 2.2.1 Top View Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors 2.2.2 Bottom View Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Microphone-in Jack MINIPCIE1 Mini PCI-Express Socket PWR_SW2 External Power Connector SATA1 SATA with Power Connector SIM1 SIM Card Socket (apply with MINIPCIE1) USB2_1 / USB2_2 / USB2_3 USB 2.0 Connector USB3_1 USB 3.0 Connector Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
2.4 Switches Definitions AT_ATX1:AT / ATX Power Mode Switch Switch Definition Right ATX Power Mode(Default) Left AT Power Mode CLR_CMOS1:Clear CMOS Switch Switch Definition Clear CMOS Normal Status (Default) PWR_SW1:Power Switch Definition Power Button Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Connector Type:Phoenix 1X3 3-pin, 5.0mm pitch Definition +9~48V IN Chassis GND 2.5.5 PWR_SW2:External remote power on/off switch (Note: Please do not apply power to the pins. This port is used to apply a switch.) 1 2 Definition PWR_ON Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
RX2+ DTR2 RX2- GND2 DSR2 RTS2 CTS2 NOTE: (For Spectra PowerBox w/ PB-100-COM Modul only) The optional module 2 COM ports <RS232 / RS422 / RS485> are with +5/ +12VDC for RI pin (Pin 9). Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series...
1Gbps Network Link Steady Amber 100Mbps Network Link 10Mbps Network Link 2.5.12 LED1:Power / HDD Access LED Status Definition HDD LED+ HDD LED- POWER LED+ POWER LED- LED Status LED Color Yellow POWER Green Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
1. Turn over the unit to have the bottom side face up, loosen the 4 screws of bottom cover and place them aside 2. Remove the cover from the chassis. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
(right picture) as marked on photo and place them aside. 2. Hold front and rear panel and lift up the body of unit vertically. 3. Turn over the body of the unit and place it gently. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.3 Installing the Antennas 1. Remove the antenna hole covers at back panel. 2. Have antenna jack penetrate through the hole. 3. Put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together. 5. Attach the RF connector at another end of cable onto the module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
1. Turn over the body of unit. Unscrew the 3 screws on HDD bracket and remove the bracket. Similar illustration 2. Locate the Mini PCIe slots. Please note that the left connector is shared mSATA/Mini-PCIe interface, and right connector (with SIM socket underneath) is Mini-PCIe interface. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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4. Press down the module and use the two screws to fix the module. 5. If you have a Half-size Mini-PCIe card, make sure use extender to make it Full-size as shown below. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
4 provided screws to assemble HDD and HDD bracket together. 3. Turn over the HDD bracket. Connect the HDD bracket to the SATA connector of the unit and fasten the 3 screws. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
2. Tilt the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle and insert it to SODIMM socket until the gold-pated connector of module contacted firmly with the socket. 45° Similar illustration 3. Press the module down until it’s fixed firmly by the two locking latches on the sides. Similar illustration Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
2. Make sure the either sides of front and rear panels are in the chassis grooves and insert the body of unit into Chassis. Use the 3 screws to fasten the body and chassis together. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing the Chassis Bottom Cover 1. Level the grooves on bottom cover with front and rear panels. Put on the cover. 2. Fasten the 4 screws to fix the cover. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Installing a SIM Card 1. Locate the SIM card socket. 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Press down the socket of SIM card to lock the location. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.10 Wall Mount Brackets The Spectra PowerBox 100 offers Wall Mount that customers can install system on the wall in convenient and economical way. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom of system. Use provided 4 screws to fasten the bracket with each side of system together.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.11 Side Mount Bracket The Spectra PowerBox 100 offers Side Mount that customer can install system to the right or left side of wall to create effective of space. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom of system. Fasten the 4 screws to fix the side mount bracket with system together.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.13 VESA Mount Brackets The Spectra PowerBox 100 offers VESA Mount that customer can mount system with panel complying with VESA 75mm and 100 mm standard for various usage. 2. Provided below is mounted with VESA 1.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.14 DIN-Rail Mount Bracket The Spectra PowerBox 100 offers DIN-Rail Mount that customer can install system on the DIN Rail. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom of system. Fasten the 2 screws to fix the DIN- Rail mount bracket with system together.
Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc>. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu 4.2.1 System Date Set the date. Please use <Tab> to switch between date elements. 4.2.2 System Time Set the time. Please use <Tab> to switch between time elements. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus. 4.3.1 ACPI Settings ■ Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This enables ACPI power management of the system. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
■ Serial Port 4 Configuration This allows you to configure serial port 4. We’ll use serial port 1 configuration as an example in the manual. Similar settings apply to other serial ports configuration. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Entering serial port 1 configuration allows you to enable or disable the port ,and also to configure settings and mode of operations. To avoid conflicted setting with other serial ports, default setting is recommended. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Entering parallel port configuration allows you to enable or disable the port ,and also to configure settings and mode of device operation. Default setting is recommended. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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This allows you to set the timer unit in seconds or minutes. ■ Watch dog Timer This allows you to set between 0 and 255 in unit that was set in Watch dog Mode. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.3 Hardware Monitor This allows you to monitor system’s CPU temperature and voltages. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.4 Serial Port Console Redirection This allows you to enable and disable serial (COM) port(s) for console use. Default setting is disabled. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
This allows you to configure CPU settings such as enabling or disabling of Intel virtualization technology. Use of default setting is recommended in the section. ■ Limit CPUID Maximum Default is Disabled. ■ Execute Disable Bit Default is Enabled. ■ Intel Virtualization Technology Default is Enabled. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Entering Socket 0 CPU Information shows CPU hardware details and supported features. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
4.3.6 Thermal Configuration This allows you to configure temperature of ACPI of OS to trip or shut down the system, or to begin throttling CPU. Use of default setting is recommended in the section. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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This allows 90C (default), 87C, 85C, 79C, &1C, 63C, 55C, 47C, 39C, 31C, 23C, 15C. ■ Passive Trip Point This allows 90C, 87C, 85C (default), 79C, &1C, 63C, 55C, 47C, 39C, 31C, 23C, 15C. ■ DTS Default is Disabled. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
SATA interfaces. Use of default setting is recommended in the section. ■ SATA Mode This allows to set AHCI mode (default) or IDE mode. ■ Serial-ATA Port 0 Default is Enabled. ■ Serial-ATA Port 1 Default is Enabled. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
If you set Windows 8.x and install it or later OS, the Windows OS will easily support USB 3.0 interfaces. ■ OS Selection This allows to set Windows 8.x or Windows 7 (default). Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Configuration Following shows default settings. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Allows user to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Do not launch: Disables option ROM. UEFI: Enables UEFI option ROM only. Legacy: Enables legacy option ROM only. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.10 USB Configuration Following shows default settings. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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XHCI (USB3.0) Hand-off support. ■ EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. ■ USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus. 4.4.1 North Bridge This section provides information on the installed memory size and memory/onboard graphics-related configuration options. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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This item will allow users to enable or disable DOP CG. GTT Size GTT size optimal between 1MB or 2MB. IGD Thermal This item will allow users to enable or disable IGD Thermal. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 South Bridge Following shows default settings. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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This item will allow users to enable or disable USB Port 1. USB Port 2 This item will allow users to enable or disable USB Port 2. USB Port 3 This item will allow users to enable or disable USB Port 3. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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PCI Express Port 3 This item will allow users to enable or disable PCI Express Port 3. Speed Change the PCI Express interface speed. Select <AUTO> ,<Gen 2> or <Gen 1> Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
4.5.1 Administrator Password Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. 4.5.2 User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup utility. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
This item allows user to enable or disable full screen logo show. 4.6.4 Fast Boot This item allows user to enable or disable Fast Boot option. 4.6.5 UEFI Boot This allows to boot device with UEFI-based (not legacy) OS. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
4.7.4 Save as User Defaults This item allows user to save the changes done so far as user defaults. 4.7.5 Restore User Defaults This item allows user to restore the user defaults to all the options. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
To disable configuration, write exit entry key 0xAA to the index port. Following is an example to enable configuration and to disable configuration by using debug. -o 4e 87 -o 4e 87 (enable configuration) -o 4e aa (disable configuration) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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Chapter 5: Product application 5.1.1.3 Relative Registers To program the F81866A configuration registers, the following configuration procedures. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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// Set (bit 4~7) = 0 to select GP 54~57 as Input mode. <Input Value> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xA1) // Select configuration register A1h ReadByte(DataPort, Value) // Read bit 4~7 (0xFx)= GP54 ~57 as High. <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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// Set (bit 0~3) = 1 to select GP 60 ~63 as Output mode. <Output Value> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x91) // Select configuration register 91h WriteByte(DataPort, Value) // Set bit 0~3=(0/1) to output GP 60~63 as Low or High <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 = DO4 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1 0 0 0 value 1 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ value = DI4 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
- Logic 0: Close to GND - Logic 1: Open • Input Voltage: - Logic 0: -3V (Min/D1 to COM+) • 4x Digital Output - Supply Voltage: 5~48V - Sink Current: 1A (Max) - DIO Max: 48V Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual Version 1.31 vertrieb@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 100 Series November 2020...
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