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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Table of Contents Prefaces …………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 04 Revision …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….……….. 04 Disclaimer ………………………………………………………..…….…….………………………….……………….. 04 Copyright Notice …………………………………….…………………….…………………………………………… 04 Trademarks Acknowledgment …………..………………………………………………………....04 Environmental Protection Announcement …………………………….………………….……………….. 04 Safety Precautions ………………………………………….……………………………….…………….………….. 05 Technical Support and Assistance …………………………………….…………….…………….…………….06 Conventions Used in this Manual ………………………………………………………………….….………..06 Package Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual 4.3.5 ACPI Settings…………...……………………………………….…………..………………… 63 4.3.6 Super IO Configuration..………………………………..…….….…………………….… 64 4.3.7 Hardware Monitor…………………………………………….…..…………..…………... 69 4.3.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings …………….…………………………....…………….. 70 4.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ……………………….….....………. 71 4.3.10 USB Configuration……………..……………………......……….. 72 4.3.11 Network Stack Configuration ……………………......……….. 73 4.3.12 NVMeConfiguration …………………………………......………..
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2025/1/2 Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc. does not guarantee that the contents herein are complete, true, accurate or non-misleading.
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Preface DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: ⚫ Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. ⚫ The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Preface DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at https://www.candtsolution.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
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Preface DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Package Contents Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty DCO-1000-ASL Series Embedded System DIN-Rail Mount Kit Accessory Kit Ordering Information Model No.
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.1 Overview The DCO-1000-ASL stands out in the industrial computer market by uniquely combining an ultra-small form factor with Din-rail mounting capabilities. This dual advantage allows for flexibility and efficiency in installation, especially suited for environments where space is a critical constraint.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.2 Block Diagram External Connectors Internal Connectors Daughter Board DDI0 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (4096 x 2304@60Hz) Intel Amston Lake DDR5, 4800 MT/s, 1 x SODIMM socket Platform Processor Max:16GB DDI1 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (4096 x PCIe x1 RJ45 (2.5G)
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 Hardware Specification System Operating System Support Intel® Atom® Processor (Up to 9W TDP) Windows Windows 10/Windows 11 Processor Intel® Atom® Processor x7433RE, Quad Core, CPU Linux Linux kernel 5.X HFM 1.5 GHz/1C Turbo 3.2GHz, GPU 32EU, TDP 9W...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.4 System I/O Front Panel Power on/off switch USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (10 Gbps) Press to power-on or power-off the system Used to connect USB 3.2 device Reset Hole USB 2.0 port Used to reset the system Used to connect USB 2.0 device...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Top & Bottom Panel • CAN (Optional) Digital I/O Terminal Block The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital Used to connect an ECU (Electronic control unit) input and 4 digital output device with D-SUB 9 pin connector •...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.2 Connector / Switch Definition Connector Location Definition RESET1 Reset function PWR_SW1 Power Button switch with LED PWR_SW2 Remote control RJ45 for four 2.5G LANs Display port 1 Display port 2 USB1 USB3.2 Gen2 Type A...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3 I/O Interface Descriptions 2.3.1 Reset function RESET1 Definition RESET 2.3.2 Power Button switch with LED PWR_SW1 Definition Definition Power Button...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.3 RJ45 for four 2.5G LANs LED 1 (Right side) LED 2 (Left side) Link Speed Activity Network link is not established (without LAN Cable connected) or system power off LED color...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.5 USB 2.0 Type A USB2 Definition USB2_D2- USB2_D2+ 2.3.6 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A USB1 Definition Definition USB3_RX+ USB2_DATA1- USB2_DATA1+ USB3_TX- USB3_TX+ USB3_RX-...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.7 Only DC 9~36V Input DC_IN1 Signal Power 9-36V_IN GND_IN 2.3.8 CAN Bus 2 CAN2 Signal CAN2_L CAN2_H 2.3.9 CAN Bus 1 CAN1 Signal CAN2_L CAN2_H...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications Signal Signal PCIE_1_RX_DP PCIE_1_RX_DN CLKOUT_PCIE_P1 CLKOUT_PCIE_N1 M.2_E_RST# SRCCLKREQ1_N M.2_E_WAKE_L M.2_E_RST# M.2_E1_WAKE_L +V3.3A +V3.3A...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.15 Digital Input / Output Connector Signal Signal IN1_1 OUT1_1 IN2_1 OUT2_1 IN3_1 OUT3_1 IN4_1 OUT4_1 XCOM+ XCOM-...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.16 Signals from SIO’s COM3 COM1 Signal Signal NDCD3 NDSR3 NRXD3 NRTS3 NTXD3 NCTS3 NDTR3 NRI3...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications JSPI1 Signal Signal +V3.3A_SPI SPI_CS0_N_R SPI_CLK_R SPI_MISO_R SPI_MOSI_R SPI_IO3 SPI_IO2...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.17 2X5 PIN HEADER COM2 Signal Signal NDCD2 NDSR2 NRXD2 NRTS2 NTXD2 NCTS2 NDTR2 NRI2 2.3.18 AT_ATX1: Default: AT mode Switch Setting ATX mode *2-3 ATX mode*...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.19 1X5 PIN HEADER OOB1 Signal +V5A PWRBTN# RESET_BUT_N Power_ON_OFF 2.3.20 For OOB debug OOB2 Signal 2.3.21 For Auto Link OOB3 Signal...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.22 Support dual nano sim card SIM1 Signal Signal P1_UIM_VDD P2_UIM_VDD P1_UIM_RST P2_UIM_RST P1_UIM_CLK P2_UIM_CLK Detect DETECT P2_UIM_VDD P1_UIM_VPP P2_UIM_VPP P1_UIM_DATA P2_UIM_DATA...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications 2.3.23 Remote control PWR_SW2 Signal PWRBTN#...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.1 Set torque force to 3.5 kgf-cm to execute all the screwing and unscrewing. 3.2 Removing the chassis bottom cover In order to prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Remove the 1 screw on the right side of computer. Now you can remove the bottom cover.
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3.3 Install M.2 B Key card 1. Remove the 3 screws in the back side, Remove the metal cover as the picture below. 2. DCO-1000-ASL series PCBA features an M.2 M Key slot on the top, which supports NVMe Module.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Press the M.2 M Key card down and 3. Insert M.2 M Key card at a 45 degree angle. secure it with one screw (M3x5L). 5. Then put the metal cover on and lock the 3 screws, as shown in the picture below.
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3.4 Installing Wi-Fi Module and Antenna DCO-1000-ASL system has 4 antenna holes in total, all located on the front panel. Front panel DCO-1000-ASL (4LAN) series PCBA has an M.2 Key E slot on the top, which currently supports Wi-Fi application. M.2 E key...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Insert Wi-Fi module at a 45 degree angle. Press the M.2 E Key card down and secure it with one screw (M3x5L). Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Install the SMA female jack through the antenna holes and then secure it with the SMA male plug. Attach the end of the cable from the Wireless RF connector to the communication module as shown in the picture below.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.5 Installing 4G/5G Module and Antenna DCO-1000-ASL series PCBA has an M.2 B Key slot on the top, which currently supports 4G/5G application. B Key Insert 4G/5G module at a 45 degree angle.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Install the SMA female jack through the antenna holes and then secure it with the SMA male plug. Attach the end of the cable from the Wireless RF connector to the communication module as shown in the picture below.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup Assembling Chassis Bottom Cover Place the bottom cover according to the direction shown in the picture below. Lock the left side with 6 screws.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Lock the right side with 1 screw 4. Lock the bottom cover with 2 screws...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.7 Installing SIM Card SIM card socket is located on the back panel of the system. Open the safety bracket Pull out the SIM card tray and place the Nano SIM (SIM 1) on the front of sim tray Place the Mini SIM card on the front of the tray for SIM1.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing DIN Rail Holder Din rail holder is available for DCO-1000-ASL series Place Din rail holder on the back and secure it with four screws (M4x5L, Nylok).
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Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Installing Wall Mount Wall Mount holder is available for DCO-1000-ASL series as optional accessories. Place Wall Mount holder on top of the bottom cover and secure it with four black Anti-Vibration Grommets and four screws (M4x5L, Nylok) as shown in the picture below.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 BIOS Introduction The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. BIOS Setup Power on the embedded system and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter the setup screens.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2 Main Setup Press <Del> to enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main setup screen is showed as following when the setup utility is entered. System Date/Time is set up in the Main Menu.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.1 CPU Configuration Item Options Description Intel (VMX) Virtualization Disabled, When enabled, a VMM can utilize the Technology Enabled[Default] additional hardware capabilities provided by Virtualization Technology. Active Processor Cores All[Default] Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.3 Intel® Time Coordinated Computing Item Description Intel® TCC Authentication Menu Intel® TCC Authentication Menu options Item Options Description Intel® TCC Mode Disabled[Default] , Enable or Disable Intel® TCC Mode. When enabled,...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Intel® TCC Authentication Menu Item Options Description Intel® TCC Authentication Disabled, Intel(R) TCC Authentication determines the Non-OEM Enrolled Key, key to be used. OEM Enrolled Key is built in OEM Enrolled Key[Default] by OEM.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.4 Trusted Computing Item Options Description Security Device Support Enabled[Default] , Enable/Disable BIOS support for security Disabled, device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.5 ACPI Settings Item Options Description Enable Hibernation Disabled , Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate Enabled[Default], (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. ACPI Sleep State...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.6 Super IO Configuration This setting allows you to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. Item Description Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMC).
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], Select an optimal settings for Super IO IO=3E8h; IRQ=7; , Device.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 2 Configuration Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], Select an optimal settings for Super IO IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; , Device.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 3 Configuration(For OOB debug) Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], Select an optimal settings for Super IO IO=3E8h; IRQ=7; , Device.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 4 Configuration(For OOB Auto Link) Item Options Description Serial Port Disabled, Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Enabled[Default] Change Settings Auto[Default], Select an optimal settings for Super IO IO=2E8h; IRQ=7; , Device.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.7 Hardware Monitor These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages and temperatures.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings Item Options Description Wake system from S5 Disabled[Default] Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Fixed Time Select FixedTime, system will wake on the Dynamic Time hr::min::sec specified.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection Item Options Description Console Redirection Disabled[Default], Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Enabled...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.10 USB Configuration Item Options Description Legacy USB Support Enabled[Default], Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option Disabled disables legacy support if no USB devices are Auto connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Chipset This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Item Description Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Parameters Graphics Configuration Graphics Configuration Item Options Description Above 4GB MMIO Enabled[Default] , Enable/Disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS BIOS assignment Disabled assignment\n\nThis is enabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Graphic Configuration Item Options Description GTT Size 2MB, Select the GTT Size . 4MB, 8MB[Default] Aperture Size 128MB, Select the Aperture Size. 256MB[Default] , Note : Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment is 512MB, automatically enabled when selecting >...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Item Description PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Configuration settings. Item Options Description Restore AC Power Loss Power On, Specify what state to go to when power is re- Power Off [Default] , applied after a power failure (G3 state).
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup • PCI Express Root Port 4/7/9/11/12 Item Options Description PCI Express Root Port Disabled, Control the PCI Express Root Port. 4/7/9/11/12 Enabled [Default] ASPM Disabled [Default] , Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State,...
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Security Security menu allow users to change administrator password and user password settings. ■ Administrator Password This item allows you to set Administrator Password. ■ User Password This item allows you to set User Password.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Security Boot Item Options Description Secure Boot Disabled [Default] , Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled Enabled, Platform Key(PK) is enrolled and the System is in User mode.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description Factory Key Provision Disabled [Default] , Install factory default Secure Boot keys after the Enabled platform reset and while the System is in Setup mode Item Description Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.6 Boot This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. Item Options Description Setup Prompt 1[Default] Number of seconds to wait for setup activation Timeout key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Save & Exit This setting allows users to configure the boot settings. ■ Save Changes and Reset This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes. This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.
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Appendix WDT & GPIO This appendix provides the sample codes of WDT (Watch Dog Timer) and GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output).
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DCO-1000-ASL l User’s Manual Appendix – WDT & GPIO WDT Sample Code WDT Setting Psuedo Code // IO Address 0xA16 is time value(second) // IO Address 0xA15 is WDT enable and configuration Example, Set 0xA16=-0x02, 0xA15=0x31, it will reset after 2 seconds...
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