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Manual ASUS IoT PE800G The ASUS IoT PE8000G is a rugged edge AI computer with dual GPUs, Intel® Core™ processors and MIL- STD-810H certification The information contained in this document has been carefully researched and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate.
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PE8000G Series Embedded Computer User Manual...
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E23024 First Edition November 2024 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Contents About this manual ......................5 Conventions used in this manual ..................6 Typography ..........................6 Package contents ......................7 Chapter 1: Getting to know your Embedded Computer 1.1 Features ........................10 1.1.1 Front view ........................10 1.1.2 Rear view ......................... 18 1.2 Motherboard overview ..................20 Chapter 2: Using your Embedded Computer 2.1 Getting started ......................22...
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3.8 Installing a PCIe expansion card ................42 3.8.1 Recommended configurations ................44 3.8.2 Installing a GPU card ....................46 3.8.3 Installing a GPU support bracket (optional) ............51 3.8.4 Installing GPU holders (optional) ................55 3.9 Installing a storage device ...................58 Appendix Safety information ......................62 Setting up your system ......................
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Embedded Computer, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to know your Embedded Computer This chapter details the hardware components of your Embedded Computer. Chapter 2: Using your Embedded Computer This chapter provides you with information on using your Embedded Computer.
Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
Package contents Your Embedded Computer package contains the following items: PE8000G Series GPU power cables* Desk mount with dampers Power terminal blocks IO port dust covers** DIO terminal block**...
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NOTE: • * The GPU power cable may vary depending on the specifications of the GPU card that is bundled with your Embedded Computer. If you need further clarification, please contact your local dealer or ASUS IoT. • ** These accessories are not bundled and need to be purchased separately.
Features 1.1.1 Front view Cellular wireless antenna jack WLAN network wireless antenna jack Expansion card slots WLAN network wireless antenna jack LAN ports with cable lock Cellular network wireless antenna jack Isolated DIO Serial punch- connector (optional) out ports Power button Serial ports (optional) USB 20Gbps port...
Expansion card slot The expansion card slot allows you to install additional hardware components, such as graphics cards or network adapters. LAN port with cable lock The Intel i219 (1 GbE) Gigabit Ethernet controller with 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network and PXE boot.
Isolated DIO connector (optional) The Isolated Digital Input/Output (DIO) connector provides electrical isolation of digital input and output signals, which allow micro controllers to detect and output logic states. The high voltage protection can be used in industrial level uses. Please refer to the illustration below for the specification and pin definitions of the Isolated DIO connector.
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USB 20Gbps Type-C® port with cable lock The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20Gbps Type-C® port provides a transfer rate up to 20 Gbit/s and a maximum of 5 V / 3 A power output. NOTE: The cable lock helps to prevent disconnection caused by tension or vibration.
USB 5Gbps port with cable lock The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 5Gbps port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. NOTE: The cable lock helps to prevent disconnection caused by tension or vibration. USB 2.0 port with cable lock The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras, and printers.
Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin DB9 connector allows you to connect RS- 232/422/485 serial (COM) devices, such as bar code scanners, modems, and printers. Please refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the different COM connectors. NOTE: Default set to RS-232. Setting can be changed through the onboard jumper.
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Cellular network wireless antenna jack The cellular network wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a wireless antenna for cellular signals. NOTE: The cellular network wireless antenna is optional and may not come bundled. WLAN wireless antenna jack The WLAN wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a wireless antenna for Wi-Fi signals.
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2.5-inch hot-swap storage bay The 2.5-inch hot-swap storage bay allows you to install a 2.5- inch HDD/SSD and supports RAID 0/1.
1.1.2 Rear view Cellular network wireless antenna jack Cellular network/GPS wireless antenna jack Air vents (exhaust vent) Power input connectors...
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Cellular network wireless antenna jack The cellular network wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a wireless antenna for cellular network signals. NOTE: The cellular network wireless antenna is optional and may not come bundled. Cellular network/GPS Wireless antenna jack The cellular network/GPS wireless antenna jack allows you to connect a wireless antenna for cellular network signals or GPS signals.
Getting started 2.1.1 Connect a power adapter to your Embedded Computer IMPORTANT! • Power input • +8-48 Vdc, 120-23 A for DC-in (operating temperature -20 to 60°C) • When using a GPU card, the input voltage must be at least 12 V. •...
2.1.2 Connect a display panel to your Embedded Computer You can connect a display panel or projector that has the following connectors to your Embedded Computer: • HDMI™ • DisplayPort To connect an HDMI™ display panel: Connect one end of the HDMI™ cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Embedded Computer’s HDMI™...
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To connect a DisplayPort display panel: Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Embedded Computer’s DisplayPort. Connect display via DisplayPort...
2.1.3 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to your Embedded Computer. You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set. To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Embedded Computer: Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your Embedded Computer.
Installing the desk mount Place the Embedded Computer on a flat stable surface with its top side facing down. Align the desk mount with the screw holes on the bottom of the Embedded Computer, then secure the desk mount to your Embedded Computer using the bundled screws.
Turning your Embedded Computer off If your Embedded Computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Embedded Computer turns off. Putting your Embedded Computer to sleep To put your Embedded Computer to Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
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IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest of the installation process. Before installing any of the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Removing the side cover Turn off your Embedded Computer, then disconnect all cables and peripherals. Place the Embedded Computer on a flat stable surface. Remove the ten (10) screws from the top side (A) and four (4) screws from the right side (B) of the Embedded Computer. Side cover (Top) Side cover (Right)
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Lift the side cover to clear the two (2) knobs from the slotted holes on the chassis, then move it away from the chassis to remove it. Slotted hole...
Replacing the side cover Align and insert the two (2) knobs on the side cover into the slotted holes on the chassis. Lower the side cover until the knobs are seated securely at the bottom of the slotted holes. Slotted hole...
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Secure the side cover to the top side and right side of the chassis using the screws removed previously. Side cover (Top) Side cover (Right)
Installing memory modules Your Embedded Computer comes with a SO-DIMM memory slot that allow you to install two (2) DDR5 SO-DIMMs, ECC*, with a maximum of 64GB. Align and insert the memory module into the slot on the motherboard (A) and press down (B) until it is securely seated in place.
Installing an mPCIe / mSATA module Your Embedded Computer comes with a mini PCIe / mini SATA slot that allow you to install an LTE mPCIe module or mSATA storage module. WARNING! RF modules are intended for OEM or host integrators only. For availability of system level RF certification, check with your OEM integrator.
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To install an mSATA storage module Align and insert the mSATA storage module into the slot, press it down and secure it in place using two (2) screws.
Installing an M.2 M-key module Your Embedded Computer comes with an M.2 (M-key) slot that allow you to install an M.2 SSD (M-key, supports 2280 PCIe x4) module. To install an M.2 SSD module: Align and insert the M.2 SSD into its slot inside the Embedded Computer.
Installing an M.2 E-key module Your Embedded Computer comes with an M.2 (E-key) slot that allow you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module. WARNING! RF modules are intended for OEM or host integrators only. For availability of system level RF certification, check with your OEM integrator.
Installing an M.2 B-key module Your Embedded Computer comes with an M.2 (B-key, supports 3042/3052) slot that allows you to install an M.2 5G/4G/UDR GPS module. WARNING! RF modules are intended for OEM or host integrators only. For availability of system level RF certification, check with your OEM integrator.
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To install an M.2 4G module: If the standoff is already seated in the right mounting hole to fit your M.2 module, skip to step 3. Unscrew the standoff and install it to a mounting hole that matches the length of your M.2 module. Align and insert the M.2 module into the slot.
Installing a PCIe expansion card Your Embedded Computer comes with five (5) PCIe expansion slots on the riser board, which will auto-detect the expansion card(s) installed and adjust bandwidth between Mode 1 ( (1 x PCIe Gen4 x16 + 3 x PCIe Gen 3 x4 + 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x1) and Mode 2 (2 x PCIe Gen4 x8 + 3 x PCIe Gen3 x4 + 2 x PCIe Gen 3 x1).
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DCIN- EXPWR_GEN5 PCIE_SLOT1 EAPWR_POE PCIE_SLOT2 PCIE_SLOT3 PCIE_SLOT4 DCIN+ EXPWR_GEN5_2 EATX12V_1205 EATX12V_1201 EATX12V_1202 EATX12V_1203 EATX12V_1204 PCIE_SLOT5 PCIE_SLOT6 PCIE_SLOT7 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 NOTE: The PCIe slots support expansion cards with a maximum length of 350 mm.
3.8.2 Installing a GPU card Remove the side cover. Refer to the Removing the side cover section for instructions. Remove the six (6) screws securing the inner side panel, and remove the inner side panel. Remove the five (5) screws securing the GPU support plate to the chassis, and remove the GPU support plate.
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Identify the punch-out port(s) on the front of your Embedded Computer corresponding to the slot(s) that will be occupied by the GPU card. NOTE: If you are installing only one (1) GPU card, we recommend that you install it to PCIE_SLOT5. If you have two (2) GPU cards, we recommend that you install them to PCIE_SLOT1 and PCIE_SLOT5.
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Carefully remove the detached metal cover from the chassis. (Optional) Install a GPU support bracket (purchasely separately) to keep the GPU card from moving in the vertical direction. Refer to the Installing a GPU support bracket section for instructions, and then skip to step 12.
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10. Depending on your GPU card’s power requirements, you may need to connect one or two power cables from the riser board to your GPU card.
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11. Secure the GPU support plate to the chassis using the screws removed earlier. 12. (Optional) Install a set of GPU holders (purchased separately) to keep the GPU card from moving and dislodging due to vibration and shock. Refer to the Installing GPU holders section for detailed instructions.
3.8.3 Installing a GPU support bracket (optional) Secure the GPU support bracket (purchased separately) to the back of your GPU card with two (2) screws.
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Insert your GPU card to the empty PCIe slot corresponding to the punch-out port(s) with the metal cover(s) you removed earlier, and ensure that it is securely seated in the slot. Ensure the bracket on your GPU card is properly aligned to the opening on the front of the Embedded Computer, and secure it from the top using a screw to tighten its bracket to the chassis.
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Depending on your GPU card’s power requirements, you may need to connect one or two power cables from the riser board to your GPU card. Secure the GPU support plate to the chassis using the screws removed earlier.
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Secure the GPU support bracket to the GPU support plate using one of the six sets of screw holes that aligns with the length of your GPU card.
3.8.4 Installing GPU holders (optional) Insert the two retaining pins on each of the two GPU holders to the slotted holes on the GPU support plate. GPU support plate Retaining pin GPU holders...
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Slide the two GPU holders as closely as possible to both sides of the GPU card to provide support. Secure the two GPU holders to the GPU support plate using four (4) screws.
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Fit the bottom rounded end of the slotted holes on the vertical GPU stabilizer over the two retaining pins on the side of the GPU support plate as shown. Vertical GPU stabilizer Move the vertical GPU stabilizer down until it rests securely on top of the GPU card (A), and secure it to the GPU support plate with two (2) screws.
Installing a storage device Your may install up to four (4) 2.5” storage devices (hot-swappable, 7~7.5mm) to your Embedded Computer—two (2) from the front and two (2) from the rear. Loosen the two (2) screws of the storage device tray located on the front of your Embedded Computer.
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Install your storage device to the storage device tray, then secure it with four (4) screws. Replace the storage device tray. To ensure that the connector of the storage device is properly inserted into the HDD slot inside the Embedded Computer, the screw holes on the storage device tray should be properly aligned to the screw holes on the front of the Embedded Computer.
Safety information Your Embedded Computer is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system. • When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows.
Safety Precautions Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. 安全上のご注意 付属品は当該専用品です。 他の機器には使用しないでください。 機器の破 損もしくは、...
Regulatory notices COATING NOTICE IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
FCC RF Exposure Information This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 RF Module Warning Statement RF modules are intended for OEM or host integrators only. For availability of system level RF certification, check with your OEM integrator.
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KC: Korea Warning Statement Class A: 사용자 안내문 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다. Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations.
Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/.
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Our company network supports you worldwide with offices in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. For more information please contact: FORTEC Elektronik AG | Augsburger Straße 2b | 82110 Germering +49 89 894450-0 info@fortecag.de www.fortecag.de FORTEC Power GmbH | Lise-Meitner-Straße 3 | 64560 Riedstadt FORTEC Integrated GmbH | Augsburger Straße 2b | 82110 Germering +49 6158 8285-0 +49 89 894363-0...
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