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ARC-1535 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment February 2023 Avalue Initial Release January 2024 Avalue Add A/B Model October 2024 Avalue Update 1.2 Packing List 2 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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ARC-1535 to change without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Avalue. This product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication.
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Quick Reference Guide Product Warranty (Returns & Warranties policy) 1. Purpose Avalue establishes the following maintenance specifications and operation procedures for providing the best quality of service and shortened repair time to our customers. 2. Warranty 2.1 Warranty Period Avalue endeavors to offer customers the most comprehensive post-sales services and protection;...
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ARC-1535 As for other conditions, Avalue will handle defects by way of repair. The customer will be requested to send the defective product to an Avalue authorized service center, and Avalue will return the repaired product back to the customer as soon as possible. 2.3 Ruling of an out-of-warranty defect The following situations are not included in the warranty: •...
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Quick Reference Guide In case the customer can’t define the cause of problem, please contact Avalue application engineers. Sometimes when the problem can be resolved even before the customer sends back the product. On the other hand, if the customer only returns the key parts to Avalue for repair, it is necessary that the serial number of the entire unit is given in the “Problem Description”...
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ARC-1535 or other causes. Avalue reserves the right for the ruling of the aforementioned situations. • Product damage resulting from lightning, flood, earthquake or other calamities. • The warranty rules for non-Avalue products and accessories shall be in accordance with standards set up by the original supplier. These products and accessories include RAM, HDD, FDD, CD-ROM, CPU, FAN, etc.
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Quick Reference Guide 4. Service Products Avalue provides service products to manage with different customer needs. Should you have any need, please consult to Avalue Sales Department. Defect Analysis Report (DAR) Avalue provides DAR (Defect Analysis Report) services aiming to elevating customer satisfaction.
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ARC-1535 avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock. 13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: •...
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Quick Reference Guide Explanation of Graphical Symbols A WARNING statement provides important information about a Warning potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. A CAUTION statement provides important information about a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result Caution in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or in damage to the equipment or other property.
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ARC-1535 Fragile Packaging Beware of water damage, moisture-proof Carton recyclable Handle with care Follow operating instructions of consult instructions for use. 12 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Disposing of your old product WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is mishandled or incorretly replaced. Replace only with the same type of battery. Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it outside the system.
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ARC-1535 Content 1. Getting Started ......................18 1.1 Safety Precautions ....................18 1.2 Packing List ......................18 1.3 System Specifications ..................... 20 1.4 System Overview ....................24 1.4.1 I/O View ..........................24 1.5 System Dimensions ....................25 1.5.1 ARC-1535 (A Model (Resistive Touch)) ................25 1.5.2 ARC-1535 (WMB version) .....................
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ARC-1535 4.4 Getting Help ......................60 4.5 In Case of Problems ....................60 4.6 BIOS setup ......................61 4.6.1 Main Menu ..........................61 4.6.1.1 System Language ......................62 4.6.1.2 System Date ........................62 4.6.1.3 System Time ........................62 4.6.2 Advanced Menu ........................62 4.6.2.1 CPU Configuration ......................
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1.2 Packing List Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty ARC-1535/ARC-1535-B/ARC-1535-WMB Panel PC Power Adapter Screws for VESA Screws for HDD HDD shockproof Rubber Screws/brackets/plastics spacer for Wall Mount:...
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Quick Reference Guide Purposes and Applications ARC-1535 is used the Intel Atom® X-series (Elkhart Lake platform), which has stronger performance and lower power consumption. it also inherits from ARC-series strength, Modularized, Flexible Expansion, Reliability and Stability. ARC series have been passed stricter vibration and shock testing. It can be used on extreme environment like manufacture or factory.
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ARC-1535 1.3 System Specifications Component Mother Board ARC-EHL Onboard Intel® Elkhart Lake Processor Intel Atom® x6211E Processor (6W, 1.5M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz) Intel Atom® x6413E Processor (9W, 1.5M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz) Intel Atom® x6425E Processor (12W, 1.5M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz) CPU Cooler (Type) Fanless Heatsink 1 x 260-pin DDR4 3200 MHz SO-DIMM socket, supports up to 32GB Max...
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Quick Reference Guide 15" XGA TFT LED Panel, 500 nits B model (P-cap Touch): 15" XGA TFT LED Panel, 300 nits B/L Inverter/Converter Panel built in A model (Resistive Touch): 5-wire resistive touch screen Touch Screen B model (P-cap Touch): 15" PCAP A model (Resistive Touch): PenMount Touch Controller B model (P-cap Touch): ILITEK...
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ARC-1535 B model (P-cap Touch): 350.51 x 274.51 x 56.5 mm Weight 3.7 Kgs A model (Resistive Touch): Front is Silver Aluminum; Rear is Black Color Casting-Aluminum B model (P-cap Touch): Die Casting with Cover lens Fanless Full System Fan-less Win 10/11 OS Support Linux...
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Quick Reference Guide 5. Test Axis: +/- X,Y,Z axis 6. Operation mode 7. Reference IEC 60068-2-27 Testing procedures Test Eb: Shock Test Package drop test Reference ISTA 2A, Method: IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed Test Ea : Drop Test Drop Test 1 Test phase: One corner, three edges, six faces 2 Test high: 96.5cm 3 Package weight: 5Kg 4 Test drawing...
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ARC-1535 1.4 System Overview 1.4.1 I/O View Connectors Label Function Note Default: Lockable DC Jack DC-IN DC Power-in connector Option: Phoenix Connector(MOQ apply) COM1/2 Serial port 1/2 connector DB-9 male connector 4 x USB 3.2 connector LAN1/2 RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2 HDD/Power LED indicator Power Switch Power on button...
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Quick Reference Guide 1.5 System Dimensions 1.5.1 ARC-1535 (A Model (Resistive Touch)) (Unit: mm) ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide 25...
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ARC-1535 2. Hardware Configuration For advanced information, please refer to: 1- ARC-EHL, ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/G/H/K included in this manual. Note: If you need more information, please visit our website: www.avalue.com 28 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide 2.1 ARC-1535 connector mapping 2.1.1 Serial port 1 connector (COM1) RS-232 Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCDA# NDSRA# NRXDA NRTSA# NTXDA NCTSA# NDTRA# NRIA# RS-485 Signal PIN PIN Signal DATA- RS-422 DATA+ Signal PIN PIN Signal TxD- TxD+ RxD+ Please set BIOS &...
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ARC-1535 2.2 Powering On the System To power on the system, follow the steps below. Step 1: Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Connect the other end of the power cord to a power source. Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
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ARC-1535 2.4 ARC-EHL Jumper and Connector list Jumper Label Function Note JRI1/2 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm M.2 KEY power select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm JCOM_SEL1 Serial port 1 in RS-232/422/485 mode 4 x 3 header, pitch 2.00mm 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm JSBKL1 LCD backlight brightness adjustment...
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ARC-1535 2.5 ARC-EHL Jumpers & Connectors settings 2.5.1 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/2) Ring* +12V JRI1 JRI2 * Default 2.5.2 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JSBKL1) PWM Mode* DC Mode * Default 34 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide 2.5.3 AT/ATX Input power select (JSATX1) ATX* * Default 2.5.4 Serial port 1 in RS-232/422/485 mode (JCOM_SEL1) RS232* RS422 RS485 Signal Signal Signal 422RX1- 11 COM1-4 10 NDTRA# 485_422TX1+ COM1-2 NRXDA 422RX1+ COM1-3 NTXDA COM1 485_422TX1- NDCDA# Note: * Default This connector is available after modify the mode of COM1 in...
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ARC-1535 2.5.15 General purpose I/O connector (JGPIO1) Signal PIN PIN Signal SMB_SCL_S0 SMB_SDA_S0 +3.3V 2.5.16 SATA Power connector (SATAPW1) Signal 42 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Removing the Top Cover Warning To prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
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ARC-1535 3.1 Installing Memory Step 1. Remove 2 screws to release the chassis cover, and remove it. Step 2. Slide the DDR4 SODIMM into the memory socket and press it down until properly seated. 56 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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ARC-1535 4.1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 4.2 Starting Setup AMI BIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the NVRAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it.
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Quick Reference Guide 4.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
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ARC-1535 4.4 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or the F1 key again. 4.5 In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot, the AMI BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM settings which...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the Aptio Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. 4.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock.
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ARC-1535 4.6.1.1 System Language This option allows choosing the system default language. 4.6.1.2 System Date Use the system date option to set the system date. Manually enter the month, day and year. 4.6.1.3 System Time Use the system time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.2.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU. Item Options Description When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Enabled[Default] Technology.
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ARC-1535 4.6.2.2 Power & Performance 4.6.2.2.1 CPU – Power Management Control Item Option Description Select the performance state that Max Non-Turbo Performance[Default], Boot performance mode the BIOS will set starting from reset Turbo Performance vector. Enabled[Default], Allows more than two frequency Intel®...
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Quick Reference Guide Enable/Disable Intel® Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will Intel® Speed Shift Enabled expose the CPPC v2 interface to Technology Disabled[Default], allow for hardware controlled P-states. Enable/Disable processor Turbo Enabled[Default], Turbo Mode Mode (requires EMTTM enabled Disabled too). AUTO means enabled. Enable/Disable CPU Power Enabled Management.
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ARC-1535 4.6.2.2.2 GT – Power Management Control Item Option Description Enabled[Default], RC6 (Render Standby) Check to enable render standby support. Disabled Enabled Enabled: Disables Turbo GT frequency. Disable Turbo GT frequency Disabled[Default] Disabled: GT frequency is not limited. 4.6.2.3 PCH-FW Configuration 66 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.2.3.1 Firmware Update Configuration Item Option Description Disabled[Default], ME FW Image Re-Flash Enable/Disable Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Enabled 4.6.2.3.2 PTT Configuration Item Option Description Select TPM device: PTT or dTPM. PTT – dTPM[Default], Enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM 1.2 – Disables TPM Device Selection PTT in SkuMgr Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.
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ARC-1535 4.6.2.4 Trusted Computing Item Options Description Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. Disable, Security Device Support O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol Enable[Default] and INT1A interface will not be available. 4.6.2.5 APCI Settings 68 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Item Options Description Enable ACPI Auto Disabled[Default], Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration Enabled Configuration. Enables or Disables System ability to Disabled Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This Enable Hibernation Enabled[Default], option may not be effective with some Select the highest ACPI sleep state the Suspend Disabled, ACPI Sleep State...
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ARC-1535 4.6.2.6.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled UART 232[Default] UART 232 422 485 UART 422 Change the Serial Port as RS232/422/485. UART 485 4.6.2.6.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Option Description...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.2.6.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 4.6.2.6.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide 71...
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ARC-1535 4.6.2.6.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 4.6.2.7 EC 5571 HW Monitor 72 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings Item Options Description Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select Disabled[Default], Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Wake system from S5 Fixed Time Select Dynamic Time, System will wake on the current time Dynamic Time + Increase minute(s).
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ARC-1535 Item Options Description Disabled[Default], Console Redirection Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled Disabled[Default], Console Redirection EMS Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled 4.6.2.10 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings. Item Options Description This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI Enabled[Default],...
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Quick Reference Guide Floppy enumerates devices according to their media Forced FDD format. Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’, drives with no media will be Hard Disk CD-ROM emulated according to a drive type. 4.6.2.11 Network Stack Configuration Item Options Description Enabled Network Stack...
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ARC-1535 4.6.3 Chipset 4.6.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default] VT-d VT-d capability. Disabled Enable/Disable above 4GB Enabled MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. This Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment Disabled[Default] is enabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB. 76 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.3.1.1 Memory Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default] In-Band ECC Enable/Disable In-Band ECC. Disabled 0: Functional Mode protects requests based on the address ragne, 1:Makes all requests non protected In-Band ECC Operation Mode and ignore range checks, 2:Makes all requests 2[Default] protected and ignore range checks.
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ARC-1535 4.6.3.1.2 Graphics Configuration Item Option Description GTT Size Select the GTT Size. 8MB[Default] 128MB Select the Aperture Size. Note: Above 4GB MMIO BIOS 256MB[Default] Aperture Size assignment is automatically enabled when selecting 2048MB 512MB aperture. To use this feature, please disable CSM Support. 1024MB 4.6.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration 4.6.3.2.1.1 PCI Express Root Port 3(LAN1-I225/I226) Item Option Description PCI Express Root Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. 3(LAN1-I225/I226) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM configure DISABLE –...
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ARC-1535 Disabled[Default] L1 Substates L1.1 PCI Express L1 Substates settings. L1.1 & L1.2 Disabled[Default] Enable/Disable Precision Time Enabled Measurement. Auto[Default] Gen1 PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. Gen2 Gen3 4.6.3.2.1.2 PCI Express Root Port 4(LAN2-I225/I226) Item Option Description PCI Express Root Port Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port.
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.3.2.1.3 PCI Express Root Port 5(M.2 KeyE) Item Option Description PCI Express Root Port 5(M.2 Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. KeyE) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM configure DISABLE –...
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ARC-1535 4.6.3.2.1.4 PCI Express Root Port 7(M.2 KeyB/B2B) Item Option Description PCI Express Root Port 7(M.2 Enabled[Default], Control the PCI Express Root Port. KeyB/B2B) Disabled Disabled[Default], Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State AUTO – BIOS auto ASPM configure DISABLE –...
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Quick Reference Guide Disabled[Default], L1 Substates L1.1 PCI Express L1 Substates settings. L1.1 & L1.2 Disabled[Default] Enable/Disable Precision Time Enabled Measurement. Auto[Default] Gen1 PCIe Speed Configure PCIe Speed. Gen2 Gen3 4.6.3.2.2 SATA Configuration Item Options Description Enabled[Default] SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable SATA Device. Disabled, Enabled Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power...
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ARC-1535 4.6.3.2.3 USB Configuration Item Option Description Option to enable Compliance Mode. Default is to disable Disabled[Default] XHCI Compliance Mode Compliance Mode. Change to enabled for Compliance Enabled Mode testing. 4.6.3.2.4 HD Audio Configuration 84 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Item Option Description Control Detection of the HD-Audio device. Disable = HDA Disabled HD Audio will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be Enabled[Default] unconditionally enabled. 4.6.3.3 Board & Panel Configuration Item Option Description Disabled Active Internal Active Panel(Ch7511) Enabled[Default] LVDS(eDP->Ch7511-to-LVDS).
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ARC-1535 100%[Default] 200[Default] Panel Back Light PWM Select Panel(eDP/LVDS) back light PWM Frequency Frequency. Disabled[Default] ErP Function ErP Function (Deep S5). Enabled Off[Default] PWR-On After PWR-Fail AC loss resume. Last state Disabled Wake Up by Ring Wake Up by Ring from S3/S4/S5. Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] 30 sec...
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.4 Security ⚫ Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password ⚫ User Password Set User Password 4.6.4.1 Secure Boot ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide 87...
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ARC-1535 Item Option Description Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enable, Disabled[Default] Secure Boot Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User Enabled mode. The mode change requires platform reset. Secure Boot mode selector: Standard/Custom. In Standard Secure Boot Mode Custom mode Secure Boot Variables can be configured...
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Quick Reference Guide Item Option Description Install factory default Secure Boot keys after Disabled[Default] Factory Key Provision the platform reset and while the System is in Enabled Setup mode. 4.6.5 Boot Item Option Description Number of seconds to wait for setup activation Setup Prompt Timeout 1~ 65535 key.
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Quick Reference Guide 4.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. 4.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 4.6.6.3 Restore Defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default.
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ARC-1535 5. Maintenance & Troubleshooting System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the product fail they must be replaced. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow 92 ARC-1535 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. Follow the electrostatic precautions outlined below whenever the device is opened. Make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected whenever the product is being installed, moved or modified.
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ARC-1535 Anti-Static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the product may result in permanent damage to the product and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the product. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the product is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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Quick Reference Guide Maintenance and Cleaning When maintaining or cleaning the product, please follow the guidelines below. WARNING: ⚫ For safety reasons, turn-off the power and unplug the panel PC before cleaning. ⚫ If you dropped any material or liquid such as water onto the panel PC when cleaning, unplug the power cable immediately and contact your dealer or the nearest service center.
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ARC-1535 Cleaning Tools Some components in the panel PC may only be cleaned using a product specifically designed for the purpose. In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the panel PC. ⚫...
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Quick Reference Guide Basic Troubleshooting PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Recovery started Typically for development use. The beep code is generated when DXEIPL PPI or DXE Core is not found. Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Typically for development use.
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ARC-1535 6. Product Application For detailed instructions on the operation of the Watchdog Timer and Digital I/O (DIO) features of this Panel PC, please refer to the comprehensive guide available in the "AvalueIOAPI" manual. Please reaching out to your respective distributors, Avalue technical support team, or Avalue customer service representatives for further information.
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Quick Reference Guide 7. Operating the Device The Multi-Touch mode was pre-installed on the Panel PC and need tools for any customizations. Should you have specific requirements or encounter scenarios where a customized touch mode is necessary, we recommend reaching out to your local distributors, Avalue technical support team, or Avalue customer service representatives.
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