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In-Vehicle Computing
User's Manual
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 VBOX-3000 In-Vehicle Computing User's Manual Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    Disclaimer SINTRONES® Technology Corp. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this product. SINTRONES® Technology Corp. makes no representation or warranty regarding the content of this manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Read the following precautions before setting up a SINTRONES Product. Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Function Introduction Model Specifications..................6 VBOX-3000 Illustration <Mainboard, System> ..........7 Memory Module Installation ................9 Power Supply ....................10 Ignition Power Management Quick Guide ............ 11 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ................13 Connectors Guide ..................15 Jumpers Guide .....................22 2 System Installation System Introduction ..................24...
  • Page 5 4 System Resources Watch Dog Timer Setting ................49 GPIO Settting ....................50 AMI Post Code .....................51 Resource List ....................55 5 Packing List Packing List ....................57...

  • Page 6: Function Introduction

    1 Function Introduction  1.1 Model Specifications • Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor with 533MHz FSB Chipset • Intel 945GSE + ICH7M Memory • 1 x DDRII-533 SO-DIMM Up to 2GB Display • Integrated Intel GMA-950 GFx Core in 945GSE MCH •...

  • Page 7: Vbox-3000 Illustration

    • MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure V, Ground Equipment=100g Construction • Aluminum alloy Mounting • Supports both of wall-mount/VESA-mount Weight • 1406g Dimensions • 182 x 167.6 x 35mm • 182 x 167.6 x 47mm (with battery kit)  1.2 VBOX-3000 Illustration  Mainboard...
  • Page 8  System...

  • Page 9: Memory Module Installation

     1.3 Memory Module Installation The VBOX-3000 provide one 200pins SODIMM slot for DDR2 533MHz SDRAM memo- ry modules and supports memory sizes up to 2GB. These DIMM slots are inteded for memory modules. DDR2 SO-DIMM Slot 200-pin, 1.8V Installing Memory Module 1.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

     1.4 Power Supply 5V/12V HDD Power Connector : JPWR1 This connector provides power to the hard disk drives. 12V System Power Connector : PWR1 This connector provides power to the hard disk drives. Important Power supply of 200watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

  • Page 11: Ignition Power Management Quick Guide

     1.5 Ignition Power Management Quick Guide Startup/shutdown conditions from the IGNITION signal : 1. IGNITION startup signal must be valid during 10 sec. (anti noise protection). 2. IGNITION shutdown – IGNITION signal must be inactive during 5 minutes, then PIC controller initiate Power Button signal (OS must be set to shutdown from the Power Button).

  • Page 12: Power Management

    1. Power-off delay time is selectable by BIOS to disable and enable in 5 min / 2Hrs. 2. Ignition On/Off status detectable by SW 3. If the ignition is off and the system is still on after 5 minutes, VBOX-3000 will shut down automatically.

  • Page 13: Lan Connector Leds

     1.6 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs  USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.  The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
  • Page 14  DVI-I Port The DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) connector allows you to connect an LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computerand its display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.) ...

  • Page 15: Connectors Guide

    RS422 Function DESCRIPTION 422TXD-, RS-422 transmission line, negative 422RXD+, RS-422 receiving line line, positive 422TXD+, RS-422 transmission line, positive 422RXD-, RS-422 receiving line, negative  1.7 Connectors Serial ATA II Connector : SATA1, SATA2 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA II device.
  • Page 16 SPI Flash ROM Connector : JSP1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. SIGNAL PIN SINNAL VCC3_SB VCC3_SB SPI_MISO_F SPI_MOSI_F SPI_CS0_F# SPI_CLK_F SPI_HOLD# Keyboard/Mouse Connector : JKBMS1 This connector is used to connector PS/2 keyboard & mouse. SIGNAL PIN SINNAL VCC5 VCC5...
  • Page 17 Serial Port Connector :J2 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach serial devices to it through the optional serial port bracket. SIGNAL PIN SINNAL COM_NDCD2 COM_NDCD4 COM_NRD2 COM_NRD4 COM_NTD2 COM_NTD4 COM_NDTR2 COM_NDTR4 COM_NDSR2...
  • Page 18 Digital IO Connector : J3 This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. SIGNAL PIN SINNAL VCC5 N_GPO 3 N_GPO1 N_GPO 2 N_GPO 0 N_GPI 3 N_GPI 1 N_GPI 2 N_GPI 0 Front Panel Connector : JFP1 This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switch- es &...
  • Page 19 Front Panel Audio Connector : JAUD1 This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. SIGNAL DESCRIPTION MIC_L Microphone - Left channel Ground MIC_R Microphone - Right channel PRESENCE# Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Definition Audio dongle is connected to the analog header.
  • Page 20 LVDS Flat Panel Connector : JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typical- ly used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the JVDD1 jumper (p.18) to proper power voltage..
  • Page 21 Front USB Connector : JUSB1 This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connect- ing high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 play- ers, modems and the like. SIGNAL PIN SINNAL USB_RSTR SBD1+ SBD0- SBD1-...

  • Page 22: Jumpers Guide

     1.8 Jumpers COM Port Power Jumper : JCOMP1 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports. Clear CMOS Jumper : JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of system configuration.
  • Page 23 Backlight Connector & LVDS Power Jumper : JVDD1 The backlight connector is provided for LCD backlight options while the LVDS power jumper allows users to select the operation voltage of the LVDS interfaced flat panel.. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect ) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.

  • Page 24: System Installation

    2 System Installation 2.1 System Introduction  Mic In Digital I/O SIM Card USB2.0 Port DC In Power LED Line Out WIFI/BT Antenna 3 3G Antenna 4 COM2 Port HDD/SSD LED LAN Port USB2.0 Port COM1 Port WIFI / BT Antenna 2 GPS Antenna 1...

  • Page 25: Opening Chassis With Battery Kit

     2.2 Opening Chassis with Battery Kit Step 1. There are four screws as shown in the picture. Step 2. Unscrew four screws of the back cover as shown in the picture. Step 3. Open the Back Cover.

  • Page 26: Opening Chassis Without Battery Kit

     2.3 Opening Chassis without Battery Kit Step 1. Unscrew the four screws of the M ounting Bracket as shown in the picture. Step 2. Unscrew the six screws of the Back Cover as shown in the picture. Step 3. Open the Back Cover as shown in the picture.

  • Page 27: Installing Hdd With Battery Kit

     2.4 Installing HDD with Battery Kit Step 1. Put the HDD on the Back Cover as shown in the picture. Step 2. Turn over the Back Cover and screw the four screws of the Back Cover as shown in the picture.

  • Page 28: Installing Hdd Without Battery Kit

     2.5 Installing HDD without Battery Kit Step 1. Put the HDD on the Back Cover as shown in the picture. Step 2. Turn over the Back Cover and screw the four screws of the Back Cover as shown in the picture.

  • Page 29: Installing Memory

     2.6 Installing Memory Step 1. Put Memory on this place as shown in the picture. Step 2. Hold the Memory with its notch aligned with the Memory socket of the board and insert it at a 30-degree angle into the socket as shown in the picture.

  • Page 30: Installing Sdd

     2.7 Installing SSD Step 1. Put the SSD on the bracket as shown in the picture. Step 2. Screw the one screw of the SSD holder as shown in the picture. Step 3. Connect the SSD power cable and SATA cable to SSD as shown in the picture.

  • Page 31: Installing 3G Module

     2.8 Installing 3G Module Step 1. Hold the Module with its notch aligned with the socket of the board and insert it at a 30 degree angle into the socket as shown in the picture. Step 2. Screw one screw to the holder as shown in the picture.

  • Page 32: Installing Sim Card

    Step 1. Use thin stick to push the button as shown in the picture. Step 2. Take the holder away from VBOX-3000 as shown in the picture. Step 3. Put your SIM Card into the holder as shown in the picture.

  • Page 33: Installing Mini Pci Express Expansion Card (Wifi Module)

     2.10 Installing MINI PCI Express Expansion Card (WiFi Module) Step 1. Put MINI PCIe Expansion Card on this place as shown in the picture. Step 2. Hold the Module with its notch aligned with the socket of the board and insert it at a 30 degree angle into the socket as shown in the picture.

  • Page 34: Installing Battery Module

     2.11 Installing Battery Module Step 1. Screw two screws on the back cover as shown in the picture. Step 2. Connect the Cable to UPS1 Connector as shown in the picture.

  • Page 35: Bios

    • Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format. VBOX-3000 Mainboard V1.0 073109 where : 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

  • Page 36: Control Keys

    Control Keys Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press (DEL) key to enter Setup. <↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←>...

  • Page 37: Main

     3.2 Main System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. System Date This setting allows you to set the system Date. The time format is <Day> <Month> <Date> <Year>. Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2 [Type] Press PgUp/<+>...

  • Page 38: Advanced

     3.3 Advanced CPU Configuration ...
  • Page 39 » Max CPUID Value Limit The Max CPUID Value Limit BIOS feature allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology. When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum CPUID input value to 03h when queried, even if the processor supports a higher CPUID input value.
  • Page 40 PCI/ PCIE Device Configuration  » USB Functions This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB controller. » USB 2.0 Controller This setting enables/disables the onboard USB controller. » Audio Controller This setting enables / disable the onboard USB controller. »...

  • Page 41: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration  » Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Address, Serial Port 3/4/5 IRQ Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the specified serial ports. » Serial Port 3/4/5 Mode These settings specify the operation mode of the specified serial prots. »...

  • Page 42: Hardware Health Configuration

    Hardware Health Configuration  These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans' speeds. Power off Delay Time & DIO Configuration  » Power-off delay time is selectable by BIOS to disable and enable in 5 min / 2Hrs. GPO Setting configure special GPO data.

  • Page 43: Boot

     3.4 Boot » 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. » Try Other Boot Devices Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system fail to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.

  • Page 44: Security

     3.5 Security » Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. » User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password.

  • Page 45: Chipset

     3.6 Chipset » Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of system memory allocated for video memory. » DVMT Mode Select Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynamically allo- cate memory resources according to the demands of the system at any point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efficiency of the memory allocated to either system or graphics processor.

  • Page 46: Power

     3.7 Power » ACPI Aware O/S This setting enables/disables ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) sup- port for Operating System. Set to [No] if your OS doesn’t support ACPI and set to [Yes] if ACPI is supported. » Suspend Mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function.
  • Page 47 » USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 This setting allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from the S3/S4 sleep state. » Resume On LAN This field specifies whether the system will be awadened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected..

  • Page 48: Exit

     3.8 Exit » Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. » Discard Changes and EXit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. » Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. »...

  • Page 49: System Resources

    4 System Resources  4.1 Watch Dog Timer Setting Software code SIO_IDX equ 2Eh SIO_DTA equ 2Fh Timer equ 10; reset after 10 seconds 1. Enter configuration mode dx,SIO_IDX al,87h dx,al al,01h dx,al al,55h dx,al dx,al 2. Set to LDN 07 dx,SIO_IDX al,07h dx,al...

  • Page 50: Gpio Settting

     4.2 GPIO Setting ; Read GPI0-GPI3 DATA dx, 0a25h al, dx ; al = GPI0-GPI7 data ; BIT7=GPI7, BIT6=GPI6, BIT5=GPI5, BIT4=GPI4 ; BIT3=GPI3, BIT2=GPI2, BIT1=GPI1, BIT0=GPI0 ; Write GPO0-GPO3 dx, 0a25h al, dx al, 11110000h ; Set GPO0-GPO3 = High al, 00001111h ;...

  • Page 51: Ami Post Code

     4.3 AMI Post Code » Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description Early chipset initialization is done.
  • Page 52 » POST Code Checkpoins The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area.
  • Page 53 Checkpoint Description Early POST initialization of chipset registers. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
  • Page 54 Checkpoint Description Log errors encountered during POST Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.

  • Page 55: Resource List

     4.4 Resource List » ICH7M GPIO GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect AB18 GPIO0 BM_BUSY# VCC3 PM_BMBUSY# GPIO1 REQ[5]# VCC5 PREQ#5 GPIO2 I/OD PIRQE# VCC5 VCC3 GPIO3 I/OD PIRQF# VCC5 VCC3 GPIO4 I/OD PIRQG# VCC5 VCC3 GPIO5 I/OD PIRQH# VCC5 VCC3 AC21...
  • Page 56 GPIO Type Multiplexed with Power Connect GPIO30 OC6# 3VSB 3VSB GPIO31 OC7# 3VSB 3VSB AG18 GPIO32 CLKRUN# VCC3 CLKRUN# AC19 GPIO33 AZ_DOCK_EN# VCC3 PRES2 GPIO34 AZ_DOCK_RST# VCC3 PRES3 AD21 GPIO35 SATACLKREQ# VCC3 PRES1 AH19 GPIO36 SATA2GP VCC3 SATA2GP AE19 GPIO37 SATA3GP VCC3 SATA3GP...

  • Page 57: Packing List

     5.1 Packing List 1. VBOX-3000 System 2. Power adapter 3.Mounting bracket 4. 1 GB DDRII SO-DIMM Memory (Optional) 5. 2 GB DDRII SO-DIMM Memory (Optional) 6. 2.5" 160GB Hard Disk Drive (Optional) 7. 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Kit (Optional) 8. 8GB MLC Type SSD (Optional) 9.

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