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ㆍDescription of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.) ㆍA complete description of the problem ㆍThe exact wording of any error messages To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at: www.avalue.com 4 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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On the other hand, if the new product defect is resulting from incorrect configuration or erroneous use by the user instead of any problem of the hardware itself, the customer will also be requested to pay for relevant handling fees. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Lacking detailed statement of fault steps also makes the problem hard to be identified, sometimes resulting in second-time repairs. 6 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Product has been altered or its label of the serial number has been torn off. • Product functionality issues resulting from improper use by the user, unauthorized dismantle or alteration, unfit operation environment, improper maintenance, accident ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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If the customer demands an additional maintenance analysis report, a service fee of various level will be charged depending on the warranty status. In case the analysis result shows that the defect attributes to Avalue’s faulty design or process, the analysis fee will be exempted. 8 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. 10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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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. 15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA. 10 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
A NOTE provides additional information intended to avoid Note inconveniences during operation. Direct current. Alternating current Stand-by, Power on FCC Certification CE Certification Follow the national requirements for disposal of equipment. Stacking layer limit This side up ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 11...
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ARC-1233 Fragile Packaging Beware of water damage, moisture-proof Carton recyclable Handle with care Follow operating instructions of consult instructions for use. 12 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
EXPLOSION ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable. - UNE BATTERIE soumise à une pression d'air extrêmement basse pouvant entraî ner une EXPLOSION ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 13...
1.4 System Overview ....................23 1.4.1 I/O View ..........................23 1.5 System Dimensions ....................24 Hardware Configuration ..................25 2.1 ARC-1233 connector mapping ................26 2.1.1 Serial port 1 connector (COM1) ..................... 26 2.1.2 Serial port 2 connector (COM2) ..................... 26 2.2 Powering On the System ..................
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2.11.1 Serial Port 1 connector (G_COM1) ..................56 2.11.2 Serial Port 2 connector (G_COM2) ..................56 2.11.3 Serial Port 3 connector (G_COM3) ..................57 2.12 ARC-BYT DB-H Jumpers settings ................57 2.12.1 USB Power selector (H_USB_PWR_SEL1) ................57 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 15...
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5.6.2.3 IT8528 Super IO Configuration ..................87 5.6.2.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration ....................88 5.6.2.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration ....................88 5.6.2.3.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration ....................89 5.6.2.3.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration ....................89 16 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Save Changes and Reset ....................110 5.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset ................... 110 5.6.6.3 Restore Defaults ......................111 5.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ............... 111 6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting................112 7. Product Application ....................118 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 17...
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty ARC-1233 Panel PC Power Adapter Power cord Screws for VESA Screws for HDD Rubber for HDD 18 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Purposes and Applications ARC-1233 is used the Intel Atom® (Apollo 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.
2 x Intel I211AT GbE controller Wireless LAN 3 x Antenna Antenna Indicator Light HDD LED, Power LED (Green for Power, Yellow for HDD) Expansion Slots 1 x mini PCIe full size (support half size) 20 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Construction- Rear Black Casting-Aluminum Thermal Solution Fanless Reliability Dust and Rain Test Front Panel IP65, Rear IP41 except I/O Random Vibration Operation Vibration Test Test PSD : 0.00454G²/Hz , 3 Grms System condition : operation mode ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 21...
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Package drop test ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed Operating -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F) Temperature Operating Humidity 0~90% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing Storage -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Temperature Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 22 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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 2 x RJ-45 Ethernet HDD/Power LED indicator Power Switch Power on button ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 23...
Quick Reference Guide 2. Hardware Configuration For advanced information, please refer to: 1- ARC-APL, ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/K included in this manual. Note: If you need more information, please visit our website: www.avalue.com ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 25...
Step 3: Locate the power button on the product. Step 4: Switch on the power button can turn on the system. Keep holding the power button on can force shutdown the PC. Power Input Connector Power Button ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 27...
COM1-3 422RX1+ NRXDA COM1-2 485_422TX1+ NDTRA# 11 COM1-4 12 422RX1- Note: This connector is available after modify the mode of COM1 in BIOS setting. * Default 2.5.6 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1) Signal VBRIGHT BKLEN +12V ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 33...
Jumpers Label Function Note E_JCAN20 CAN2.0 Switch 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm E_JIAP1 For user update FW 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm E_JBOOT0 For user update FW 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 48 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (D_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_3_D NDSR#_3_D NRXD_3_D NRTS#_3_D NTXD_3_D NCTS#_3_D NDTR#_3_D NRI#_3_D 2.8.2 Serial Port 2 connector (D_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_D NDSR#_2_D NRXD_2_D NRTS#_2_D NTXD_2_D NCTS#_2_D NDTR#_2_D NRI#_2_D ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 51...
Quick Reference Guide 2.9.3 For user update FW (E_JIAP1) Default* For user update FW *Default 2.9.4 For user update FW (E_CN1) Signal +3.3V SWDIO SWCLK CAN_BUS_RESET# ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 53...
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ARC-1233 2.9.5 General purpose I/O connector (E_GPIO1) Signal +3.3V 2.9.6 CAN Bus connector (E_CAN1) Signal CANH CANL 54 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (G_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_3_G NDSR#_3_G NRXD_3_G NRTS#_3_G NTXD_3_G NCTS#_3_G NDTR#_3_G NRI#_3_G 2.11.2 Serial Port 2 connector (G_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_G NDSR#_2_G NRXD_2_G NRTS#_2_G NTXD_2_G NCTS#_2_G NDTR#_2_G NRI#_2_G 56 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (H_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_1_H NDSR#_1_H NRXD_1_H NRTS#_1_H NTXD_1_H NCTS#_1_H NDTR#_1_H NRI#_1_H 2.13.2 Serial Port 2 connector (H_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_H NDSR#_2_H NRXD_2_H NRTS#_2_H NTXD_2_H NCTS#_2_H NDTR#_2_H NRI#_2_H 58 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Serial Port 1 connector (I_COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_1_I NDSR#_1_I NRXD_1_I NRTS#_1_I NTXD_1_I NCTS#_1_I NDTR#_1_I NRI#_1_I 2.14.2 Serial Port 2 connector (I_COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal NDCD#_2_I NDSR#_2_I NRXD_2_I NRTS#_2_I NTXD_2_I NCTS#_2_I NDTR#_2_I NRI#_2_I ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 59...
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⚫ Anti-static Discharge: If a user open the rear panel of the flat bezel panel PC, to configure the jumpers or plug in added peripheral devices, ground themselves first and wear an anti-static wristband. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 61...
Memory Installation: Remove 3 screws to release the chassis cover and remove it. Step 2.1 Insert the SODIMM into the memory socket. Step 2.2 Re-assemble your system back through previous steps to complete the installation. 62 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Step 3. HDD Installation: Insert the HDD into the Drive Bay and fasten 2 screws. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 63...
ARC-1233 3.2 Installing ARC-BYT DB Step 1. Unfasten 2 screws of the HDD bracket and take it off. Step 2. Remove 4 screws to release the chassis cover and remove it. 64 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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Quick Reference Guide Step 2.1 Insert the ARC-BYT DB into the socket and fasten 3 screws. Step 2.2 Re-assemble your system back through previous steps to complete the installation ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 65...
Keep the wires separated according to the interface. Wires that share similar electrical characteristics must be bundled together. ⚫ Do not bundle input wiring with output wiring. Keep them separate. ⚫ When necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system. 66 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
4mm. 2. Select the location on the wall for the wall mount plate, secure the mount plate to the wall by inserting four M5 screws into pilot holes and tightening them. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 67...
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PC with the wall mount plate on the wall and slide the panel PC downwards to hang the bracket on the mount plate. Secure the panel PC in place by tightening screws in the wall mount bracket. 68 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
2. Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with VESA holes in the panel PC and secure the panel PC with four M4 retention screws. Ensure that the thread depth of the screws on the rear panel does not exceed 4mm. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 69...
ARC-1233 3.3.3 VESA Mounting The following picture indicates VESA mounting hole pattern (75x75 / 100x100 mm) on this Panel PC. VESA mount is a widely used mounting solution suitable for all kinds of industrial applications. 70 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
HID touch digitizer built-in driver in Windows 7 or later. Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 71...
Windows 11 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step 3. Click Install. Step1. Click Next. Step 4. Complete setup. Step 2. Click Accept. 72 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
All drivers can be found on the Avalue Official Website: www.avalue.com. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 11 operation system. Step 1. Click Next. Step 2. Click Finish to complete setup. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 75...
Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 11 operation system. If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go Step 1. Click OK. Step 2. Complete setup. 76 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
If the warning message appears while the installation process, click Continue to go on. Step 3. Click Install. Step 1. Click Next. Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup. Step 2. Click I Agree. 78 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP 80 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “➢” pointer marks all sub menus. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 81...
BIOS Vendor and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. 82 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. 5.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 83...
Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. 5.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 84 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Select to Tell O.S. to support PPI Spec Version Physical Presence Spec Version 1.2 or 1.3 Note some HCK tests might not 1.3[Default] support 1.3. 5.6.2.2 APCI Settings ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 85...
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Watch Dog Select WatchDog. 1 min 2 min 10 min 30 min Disabled Enabled/Disabled USB Standby Power USB Standby Power Setting Enabled[Default], during S3/S4/S5. Disabled Wake Up by Ring Wake Up by Ring from S3/S4/S5. Enabled[Default], 86 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port 4 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). Serial Port 5 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 5 (COME). ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 87...
5.6.2.3.1 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 UART 485 5.6.2.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration 88 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 5.6.2.3.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 5.6.2.3.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 89...
ARC-1233 Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 5.6.2.3.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration Item Option Description Enabled[Default], Serial Port Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Disabled 5.6.2.4 H/W Monitor 90 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Fixed Time, system will wake on the hr::min::sec Wake system from S5 Fixed Time specified. Select Dynamic Time, System will wake on Dynamic Time the current time + Increase minute(s). 5.6.2.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 91...
Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy Serial Redirection Port COM0[Default], Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. 5.6.2.7 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU. 92 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the Disabled, Intel Virtualization Technology additional hardware capabilities provided by Enabled[Default] Vanderpool Technology. Disabled[Default], VT-d Enable/Disable CPU VT-d. Enabled 5.6.2.7.1 Socket 0 CPU Information 5.6.2.7.2 CPU Power Management Configuration ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 93...
This option controls the Max Core C State that Max Core C State Core C7 cores will support. Core C6 Core C1 Unlimited Disabled, C-State Auto Demotion Configure C-State Auto Demotion. C1[Default] Disabled, C-State Un-demotion Configure C-State Un-demotion. C1[Default] 5.6.2.8 Network Stack Configuration 94 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Auto[Default] Floppy enumerates devices according to their media Mass Storage Devices 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. 96 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
2.25 GB Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. 2.5 GB 2.75 GB Enable/Disable above 4GB Enabled MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. This Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment Disabled[Default] is disabled automatically when Aperture Size is set to 2048MB. 98 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Quick Reference Guide 5.6.3.2 South Bridge Item Option Description Quiet Serial IRQ Mode Configure Serial IRQ Mode. Continuous[Default] Windows[Default] OS Selection Android Select the target OS. Intel Linux 5.6.3.3 Uncore Configuration ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 99...
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Driver. OS Driver LVDS Back Light PWM Select LVDS back light PWM duty. 100%[Default] 200[Default] LVDS Back Light PWM Select LVDS back light PWM Frequency. Frequency Disabled USB Touch Enable or Disable USB Touch. Enabled[Default] 100 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Option Description Control the PCI Express Root Port. Enable: Disable PCI Express Root Port 4 Enable PCIe root port Disable: PCIe root Enable[Default] port. Disable[Default] PCI Express Active State Power ASPM Management settings. L0sL1 Auto ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 103...
Identify the SATA port is connected to Solid SATA Device Type Solid State Drive State Driver or Hard Disk Drive. Disabled[Default] Enable/Disable SATA Port 0/1 DevSlp. Board SATA Port 0/1 DevSlp Enabled rework for LP needed before enable. 106 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
ARC-1233 ⚫ Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password ⚫ User Password Set User Password 5.6.4.1 Secure Boot menu 108 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
1~ 65535 activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. On[Default] Bootup NumLock State Select the Keyboard NumLock state Disabled[Default] Quiet Boot Enables or disables Quiet Boot option Enabled Boot Option #1 Set the system boot order. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 109...
Reset the system after saving the changes. 5.6.6.2 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. 110 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. 5.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 111...
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 112 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Drop the device against a hard surface. ⚫ Strike or exert excessive force onto the LCD panel. ⚫ Touch any of the LCD panels with a sharp object. ⚫ In a site where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated temperature. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 113...
This reduces the possibility of ESD damage. ⚫ Only handle the edges of the electrical component. When handling the electrical component, hold the electrical component by its edges. Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. 114 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
Never drop any objects or liquids through the openings of the device. ⚫ Be cautious of any possible allergic reactions to solvents or chemicals used when cleaning the device. ⚫ Avoid eating, drinking and smoking within vicinity of the device. ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 115...
Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for wiping hard to reach areas. ⚫ Foam swabs: Whenever possible, it is best to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs for cleaning. 116 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
No Console Input Devices are found Flash update is failed Typically for development use. The beep code is generated when platform cannot be reset because reset protocol is not available. Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide 117...
Avalue technical support team, or Avalue customer service representatives for further information. Feel free to inquire about this supplementary resource to enhance your understanding of the Watchdog Timer and Digital I/O (DIO) Application for optimal utilization of your Panel 118 ARC-1233 Quick Reference Guide...
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