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  • Page 1 Series Embedded System User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    Axiomtek does not make any commitment to update any information in this manual. Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any forms or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, among others, without prior written permissions of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. The eBOX100A does not come with an operating system which must be loaded first before installation of any software into the computer. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal components.

  • Page 4: Classifications

    Classifications Degree of production against electric shock: not classified Degree of protection against ingress of water: IP40 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. Mode of operation: Continuous...

  • Page 5: General Cleaning Tips

    General Cleaning Tips Please keep the following precautions in mind while understanding the details fully before and during any cleaning of the computer and any components within. A piece of dry cloth is ideal to clean the device. Be cautious of any tiny removable components when using a vacuum cleaner to absorb dirt on the floor.

  • Page 6: Scrap Computer Recycling

    Scrap Computer Recycling Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable solutions in case computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case computers are out of order. Trademarks Acknowledgments Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ......................ii Safety Precautions ....................iii Classifications ....................... iv General Cleaning Tips ................... v Scrap Computer Recycling ................... vi SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION................. 1 General Descriptions ................. 1 System Specifications ............... 2 1.2.1 CPU ........................2 1.2.2 I/O System ......................
  • Page 8 Main Menu ..................38 Advanced Menu ................39 Chipset Menu ................... 56 Boot Menu ..................60 Save & Exit Menu ................61 viii...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Introduction

    Series user’s Manual SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This section contains general information and detailed specifications of the eBOX100A.Section 1 consist of the following sub-sections: ◼ General Descriptions ◼ System Specifications ◼ Dimensions ◼ I/O Outlets ◼ Packing List ◼ Model List 1.1 General Descriptions...

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    Series user’s Manual Reliable and Stable Design Processor N97 (Alder Lake N), along with high ® ® The embedded system supports Intel Celeron flexibility and multi-functional design that makes it the best solution for smart factory, AIOT, Edge Computing, Factory automation applications.

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    Series user’s Manual ⚫ Mini PCIe Interface ◼ 1 x Full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (USB 2.0 + PCIe + SIM signal) ◼ 1 x M.2 Key E 2230 socket for Wi-Fi 6E (USB 2.0 + PCIe signal) (*only for two 2.5GbE version)

  • Page 12: Driver Cd Contents

    Series user’s Manual 1.2.4 Driver CD Contents Please download the following eBOX100A drivers from the Axiomtek official website. ⚫ Chipset ⚫ Ethernet (i226-V) ⚫ Graphic ⚫ Serial Port ® ⚫ Intel 【Note】: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Series user’s Manual 1.3 Dimensions The following diagrams show dimensions and outlines of the eBOX100A. 1.3.1 System Dimensions Introduction...

  • Page 14: Wall-Mount Bracket Dimensions

    Series user’s Manual 1.3.2 Wall-mount Bracket Dimensions Users can get 4pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the accessories box. Note: When users install wall mount kit, please turn the LAN ports outlet side towards the floor.
  • Page 15 Series user’s Manual Wall-mount Bracket Assembly Drawing Users can get 4pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the accessories box. 【Note】: If users tighten the screws in drywall, use the hollow wall anchors to...

  • Page 16: Din-Rail (Vertical Type) Bracket Dimensions

    Series user’s Manual 1.3.3 Din-Rail (Vertical type) Bracket Dimensions Users can get 4pcs Countersunk screw M3*4L for fixing the Din rail mount kit from the accessory box. Introduction...
  • Page 17 Series user’s Manual Din-Rail Bracket (Vertical type) Assembly Drawing Users can get 4pcs truss head M3*4L screws for fixing the Din rail mount kit from the accessory box. 【Note】: COM port IO connector facing up . Introduction...

  • Page 18: Vesa Mount Bracket Dimensions

    Series user’s Manual 1.3.4 VESA Mount Bracket Dimensions Users can get 4pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the Vesa mount kit from the accessory box. Introduction...
  • Page 19 Series user’s Manual VESA Mount Bracket Assembly Drawing Users can get 4pcs truss head M3*4L screws for fixing the Vesa mount kit from the accessory box. Introduction...

  • Page 20: I/O Outlets

    Series user’s Manual 1.4 I/O Outlets The following figures show I/O outlets on the eBOX100A. Front View 4 LAN version 1 x 9-36VDC power inpout 1 x Reset swith connector (Phoenix type) 1 x Grounding 1 x Remote switch connector 4 x 2.5GbE...
  • Page 21 Series user’s Manual 2 LAN Version 1 x 9-36VDC power inpout 1 x Reset swith connector (Phoenix type) 1 x Grounding 1 x Remote switch connector 2 x 2.5GbE 1 x HDMI 1 x DisplayPort++ 1.4a 2 x USB 2.0 Power Switch connector 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1...
  • Page 22 Series user’s Manual Side View Introduction...

  • Page 23: Packing List

    9 to 36 VDC Fanless embedded system with Intel ® processor N97 quad-core SoC (Alder Lake-N), 4 LAN, HDMI, eBOX100A-N97-4E DisplayPort++, 2 COM, 4 USB, and 9 to 36 VDC Please contact Axiomtek’s distributors immediately in case any abovementioned items are missing. Introduction...
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  • Page 25: Section 2 Hardware Installation

    Series user’s Manual SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The eBOX100A is convenient for various hardware configurations, such as DRAM, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), PCI Express Mini card, M.2 module. Section 2 contains guidelines for hardware installation.

  • Page 26: Installation Of Memory Module

    Series user’s Manual 2.2 Installation of Memory Module Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the bottom side of the system, and then loosen five screws.

  • Page 27: Installation Of M.2 Key E Module (Cn16)

    Series user’s Manual Step 5 Place the thermal pad on the DRAM bracket and s ecure the DRAM bracket on top of the DRAM module with two screws. 2.3 Installation of M.2 KEY E Module (CN16) Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Mini Pcie Module (Full-Size)(Cn15)

    Series user’s Manual 2.4 Installation of Mini PCIe Module (Full-size)(CN15) Step 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the bottom side of the system, and then loosen five screws.
  • Page 29 Series user’s Manual Step 5 Put the bottom cover and tighten all screws back onto the system. * Note: If use LTE module , please Insert the corresponding SIM card into SIM socket (CN11) before you install the mini-PCIe module.
  • Page 30 Series user’s Manual This page is intentionally left blank. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 31: Section 3 Jumper & Connector Settings

    Series user’s Manual SECTION 3 JUMPER & CONNECTOR SETTINGS Proper jumper settings configure the eBOX100A to meet various application needs. Hereby all jumpers settings along with their default settings are listed for devices onboard. 3.1 Locations of Jumpers & Connectors PSB534 Top View Jumper &...
  • Page 32 Series user’s Manual PSB534 Bottom View 【 Note 】 : It is strongly recommended that any unmentioned jumper settings should not be modified without instructions by Axiomtek FAEs. Any modifications without instructions might cause system failure. Jumper & Connector Settings...

  • Page 33: Summary Of Jumper Settings

    Series user’s Manual 3.2 Summary of Jumper Settings Proper jumper settings configure the eBOX100A to meet various application purposes. A table of all jumpers and their default settings is listed below. Pushbutton Descriptions Settings Use this switch SW3 for clear CMOS...

  • Page 34: Connectors

    Series user’s Manual 3.3 Connectors Please refer to below connector table to get their pin assignments. External Connectors Sections DC-in Phoenix Power Connector (CN1) 3.3.1 HDMI Connector (CN2) 3.3.2 DisplayPort (CN2) 3.3.3 Serial Port Connector (CN6, CN8) 3.3.4 USB 3.2 Connector (CN4) 3.3.5...

  • Page 35: Dc-In Phoenix Power Connector (Cn1)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.1 DC-in Phoenix Power Connector (CN1) The system supports 9-36V Phoenix DC-in connector for system power input. Pins Signals 3.3.2 HDMI Connector (CN2) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable.

  • Page 36: Displayport++ Connector (Cn2)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.3 DisplayPort++ Connector (CN2) eBOX100A supports one DisplayPort++ output. Pins Signals Pins Signals GREEN BLUE CRT_VCC CRT_VCC DDC_DATA Vsync Hsync DDC_CLK 3.3.4 Serial Port Connector (CN6, CN8) The system has two RS232/422/485 serial ports. Please refer to Chapter 4 for the details of BIOS setting.

  • Page 37: Usb 3.2 Connector (Cn4)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.5 USB 3.2 Connector (CN4) The system has two port compliant with USB 3.2 gen1 (5GB/s), and ideally for installing USB peripherals such as scanner, camera, and USB devices, etc. USB 3.2 Gen1 Pins Signal USB Port 0...

  • Page 38: Ethernet Connector (Cn5)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.6 Ethernet Connector (CN5) The eBOX100A has two version: two RJ-45 connectors or four RJ-45 connectors. Two or Four LAN ports are all 2.5GbE and designed by Intel i226-V. Pin assignment 2500/1000 Pins Description Base-T BI_DA+...

  • Page 39: Remote Power Switch Connector (Sw2)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.7 Remote Power Switch Connector (SW2) One 2-pin connector output for remote power on/off switch. Functions Descriptions Short (1-2) Turn on/off system Open Keep system status 3.3.8 Power switch /Reset switch connector (SW1) Functions Descriptions Power switch...

  • Page 40: Sata Connector (Cn10)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.10 SATA Connector (CN10) The Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA or SATA) connector is for high-speed SATA interfaces. It is computer bus interfaces for connecting to devices such as hard disk drives. This board has one SATA 3.0 ports with 6Gb/s performance.

  • Page 41: Full-Size Pci Express Mini Card Slot (Cn15)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.12 Full-Size PCI Express Mini Card Slot (CN15) The eBOX100A supports one full-size PCI-Express Mini Card slot. CN15 is applying for PCI-Express complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2. Users can install WLAN/WWAN cards into this slot.

  • Page 42: 2230 Key E Slot (Cn16)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.13 M.2 2230 Key E slot (CN16) The M.2 2230 Key E for WIFI Module. Pins Signals Pins Signals +3.3V_SBY USB_D+ +3.3V_SBY USB_D- M.2_BT_PCMCLK CNVI_WGR_DATA1_ M.2_BT_PCMRST CNVI_WGR_DATA1_ M.2_BT_PCMIN M.2_BT_PCMOUT CNVI_WGR_DATA0_ CNVI_WGR_DATA0_ UART_BT_WAKE- CNVI_WGR_CLK_D- CNVI_BRI_RSP CNVI_WGR_CLK_D+ Key E...

  • Page 43: Internal Usb 2.0 (Cn7)(Optional)

    Series user’s Manual CNVI_WT_DATA1_D+ CNVI_WT_DATA0_D- CNVI_WT_DATA0_D+ CNVI_WT_CLK_D- +3.3V_SBY CNVI_WT_CLK_D+ +3.3V_SBY 3.3.14 Internal USB 2.0 (CN7)(optional) Pins Signals Pins Signals USB_VCC (+5V level USB_VCC (+5V level standby power) standby power) USB DATA- USB DATA- USB DATA+ USB DATA+ Jumper & Connector Settings...

  • Page 44: Digital I/O (Cn9 And Cn12) (By Request)

    Series user’s Manual 3.3.15 Digital I/O (CN9 and CN12) (by request) The system is equipped with 16bit programmable Digital I/O(2 ports, 8-CH for each port), please refer to the following table to get default pin define. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) or perform store security control.

  • Page 45: Section 4 Bios Setup Utility

    Series user’s Manual SECTION 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY This section provides users with detailed descriptions in terms of how to set up basic system configurations through the BIOS setup utility. 4.1 Starting To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below: Turn on the computer and press the <Del>...

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    Series user’s Manual 4.3 Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the first screen users see when entering the setup utility. Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.

  • Page 47: Advanced Menu

    Series user’s Manual 4.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. Users can select any items in the left frame of the screen to go to sub menus: ►...
  • Page 48 Series user’s Manual ACPI Settings Use this screen to select options for the ACPI configuration and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. ACPI Sleep State When the sleep button is pressed, the system will be in the ACPI sleep state.
  • Page 49 Series user’s Manual Trust Computing If users install a security device, such as TPM, users will see the following information for the TPM device and status. Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
  • Page 50 Series user’s Manual CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU version and its detailed information. C states Use this item to enable or disable CPU Power Management. When set as [Enabled], it allows CPU to go to C states when it’s not 100% utilized.
  • Page 51 Series user’s Manual Active Efficient-Cores Enter the sub-menu of Efficient the E-core Information. Enable or Disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Boot performance mode Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting fromreset vertor.
  • Page 52 Series user’s Manual Storage Configuration This screen allows users to select options for SATA Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 53 Series user’s Manual SATA Controller Highlight this item to enable or disable SATA Controller. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 54 Series user’s Manual F81804 Super IO Configurations Use this screen to select options for the F81966 Super IO Configurations and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 55 Series user’s Manual Serial Port 1 Use this to set parameters of COM 1 (RS232422/485). Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 3F8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ4.
  • Page 56 Series user’s Manual Serial Port 2 Use this to set parameters of COM 2 (RS-232). Serial port Enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 2F8h and for interrupt request address is IRQ3.
  • Page 57 Series user’s Manual Hardware Monitor This screen monitors hardware health status. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU as well as system voltages (VCC_RTC, +5VDUAL, VSB3V, VCC3V and VSB5V). BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 58 Series user’s Manual USB Configurations Display all detected USB devices. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 59 Series user’s Manual Smart Ignition Management Press Enter to access the sub-menu. Calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. BIOS menu Description item Ignition Enabled Management Switch to ACC mode *Note: IGN signal will only be triggered when DCIN Terminal Block 4-Pin IGN relates to VCC.
  • Page 60 Series user’s Manual Disabled System will not turn on automatically when power is connected or when power resumes from a power failure Advance Set system on/off timing and voltage threshold levels Setting Save Settings Save the current settings Restore...
  • Page 61 Series user’s Manual Shutdown Delay Timer (Low The counter will be activated once power source voltage drops Voltage) below the value defined in [Low Voltage Trigger]. The system will be forced to turn off once timer completes countdown. IGN Trigger...
  • Page 62 Series user’s Manual Device Configuration Users can adjust the option 16-CH DIO(8-CH for each port) default setting via this page. Users can have the function by request. BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 63 Series user’s Manual BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 64: Chipset Menu

    Series user’s Manual 4.5 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► System Agent (SA) Configurations For items marked with “”, please press <Enter>...
  • Page 65 Series user’s Manual Security Menu Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or uninstalled). User Password This item indicates whether a user password has been set (installed or uninstalled). Secure Boot Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled or Disable.
  • Page 66 Series user’s Manual Secure Boot Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Secure Boot Mode Secure Boot mode options: Standard or Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically...
  • Page 67 Series user’s Manual Key management Enables expert users to modify Secure boot policy variables without full authentication Press <Enter> to configure the advanced items. Factory Key Provision Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the platform reset and while the...

  • Page 68: Boot Menu

    Series user’s Manual 4.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to set up number of seconds to wait for setup activation key where 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

  • Page 69: Save & Exit Menu

    Series user’s Manual 4.7 Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load system configurations with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When users have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
  • Page 70 Series user’s Manual Save Changes Having completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes. Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configurations.

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