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Arbor Technology FPC-7700 Series User Manual

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FPC-7700 Series
Robust Box Computer with Intel
Ivy Bridge /
®
Sandy Bridge Platform
User's Manual
Version 1.2
2013.12
P/N: 4012770000120P
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  • Page 1 FPC-7700 Series Robust Box Computer with Intel Ivy Bridge / ® Sandy Bridge Platform User’s Manual Version 1.2 2013.12 P/N: 4012770000120P...
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  • Page 3 Revision History Version Release Time Description 2013 January Initial release FPC-7700 supports the 2nd HDD/SSD storage device. The changes involved are: • 1.3. Specifications • 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover • 4.1.4. Install SATA Storage Devices Appendix C: 3G Module HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation is added.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Revision History ................i Contents ..................ii Preface.................... v Copyright Notice.................. v Declaration of Conformity..............v CE ....................v FCC Class A ................v RoHS ...................vi SVHC / REACH ................vi Important Safety Instructions .............vii Warning .....................viii Replacing Lithium Battery ..............viii Technical Support................viii Warranty ....................ix Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents 4.1.3. Install Internal USB Drives ..........58 4.1.4. Install SATA Storage Devices .......... 59 4.1.5. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards ......... 65 4.1.6. Install/uninstall CFast Card ..........68 4.1.7. Install/uninstall SIM Card ..........70 4.1.8. Install Wireless Modules ..........72 4.2.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

  • Page 10: Warning

    Preface Warning The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it: Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 14: The Computer

    Introduction 1.1. The Computer The FPC-7700 Series are ARBOR’s new generation of industrial box computers based on Intel 3rd generation processors Core ® ™ i5 or i3 with chipset Intel QM77 to deliver low ® power consumption and high performance.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Kernel Intel 3rd generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 processor in rPGA ® ™ Processor socket BIOS AMI UEFI BIOS Chipset Intel QM77 (Ivy Bridge) Chipset ® Graphics Integrated Intel HD 4000 ® 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 16GB System Memory at 1333/1600 MHz 2 x Serial ATA ports for RAID...
  • Page 16 Introduction Storage 2 x 2.5” drive bays Type 1 x CFast slot Qualification Certification CE, FCC Class A Environment Operating Temp. -20 ~ 55°C (-4 ~ 131°F), ambience w/ air flow Storage Temp. -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) Operating Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 55°C (non-condensing) Vibration 3 Grms/5 ~ 500Hz/random operation w/ SSD Operating 20G (11ms);...

  • Page 17: Inside The Package

    1.4. Inside the Package Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x FPC-7700 Series Robust System FPC-7700 FPC-7701/7702/7703 1 x Driver CD 1 x User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Ordering Information

    Introduction 1.5. Ordering Information FPC-7700 Fanless system w/o expansion bus FPC-7701 Fanless system w/ 1 x PCI and 1 x PCIex16 FPC-7702 Fanless system w/ 1 x PCIex8 and 1 x PCIex16 FPC-7703 Fanless system w/ 2 x PCI 1.5.1. Optional Accessories The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them as a standard package, or some vendors may not carry all the items.

  • Page 19: Configure-To-Order Service

    Introduction 1.5.2. Configure-to-Order Service Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. SSD-25080 Intel 2.5” 80GB SATAII SSD kit ® HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit & internal wiring WIFI-IN1300 Intel Centrino®...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - System Overview

    Chapter 2 System Overview Chapter 2 - System Overview - 9 -...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    System Overview 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of each FPC-7700 and FPC-7701/7702/7703, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 2.1.1. FPC-7700 6.00 NUT UNC#6-32 238.00 250.00 225.00 Unit: mm - 10 -...

  • Page 23: Fpc-7701/7702/7703

    System Overview 2.1.2. FPC-7701/7702/7703 6.00 NUT UNC#6-32 238.00 250.00 225.00 Unit: mm - 11 -...

  • Page 24: Take A Tour

    System Overview 2.2. Take A Tour The computer has some I/O ports, status LED lights and controls on the front and rear panels. The following illustrations show all the components called out for all FPC-7700 and FPC-7701/7702/7703. 2.2.1. Front Views •...
  • Page 25 • FPC-7701/7702/7703 Front ⑤ ① ③ ② ④ ⑭ ⑬ ⑥ ⑫ ⑩ ⑪ ⑨ ⑧ ⑦ Description Description ① ⑧ LAN1 Active LED USB 2.0 ports ② ⑨ LAN2 Active LED eSATA ports ③ ⑩ USB 2.0 ports LAN2 Link LED ④...

  • Page 26: Rear Views

    2.2.2. Rear Views Take a look a the rear sides of FPC-7700 and FPC-7701/7702/7703. • FPC-7700 Rear Line out DIO/LPT LAN ports DVI-I Mic in (Selectable) COM Ports DVI-D USB 3.0 DC-in ports • FPC-7701/7702/7703 Rear Line out DIO/LPT LAN ports DVI-I Mic in (Selectable)

  • Page 27: Side Views

    2.2.3. Side Views • FPC-7700 Front-right FPC-7700 Rear-left - 15 -...
  • Page 28 System Overview • FPC-7701/7702/7703 Front-right FPC-7701/7702/7703 Rear-left - 16 -...

  • Page 29: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The FPC-7700 Series support the operating systems of Windows XP, Windows 7 and Linux. For Windows O.S., find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different O.S., the installation of drivers/ utilities may vary slightly, but generally they are similar. DO follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: Chipset→.NET Framework→VGA→Audio→LAN→ME→USB 3.0...
  • Page 30 Windows 7 Driver Path Chipset INF\Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility Graphic driver\WIN7\Graphic_win7_64_V8.15.10.2795 Graphic driver\WIN7\Intel HD Graphics Driver - 32 Bit LAN\XP_WIN7_SERIES\32 LAN\XP_WIN7_SERIES\64 Audio AUDIO\WIN7 USB 3.0\Intel_USB_3.0_xHC_Driver_ENG_1.0.4.225\ USB 3.0 Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver ENG 1.0.4.225\Driver_Installer Intel® Management ME\ME Engine .NET Framework Framework 3.5...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 19 -...

  • Page 32: Board Layout

    Engine of the Computer 3.1. Board Layout The main board FMB-i77M1 forms the engine of the FPC-7700 Series computers. This section will provide an thorough view of this board. FMB-i77M1: Board Top 51 52 - 20 -...
  • Page 33 Engine of the Computer FMB-i77M1: Board Bottom - 21 -...

  • Page 34: Jumpers, Connectors And Dip Switches

    Engine of the Computer 3.2. Jumpers, Connectors and DIP Switches The main board FMB-i77M1 comes with some connectors to join cables to other devices and some jumpers and DIP switches to alter hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of the components one-by-one. 3.2.1. Jumpers JBAT1 Board Top Function: CMOS Setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header...
  • Page 35 Engine of the Computer JME1 Board Top Function: Enables/disables Intel Management ® Engine Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Setting Enables ME (default) Disables ME 51 52 - 23 -...
  • Page 36 Engine of the Computer Board Top Function: Controls power supply mode Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Setting Sets power supply to AT mode Sets power supply to ATX mode (default) Note this setting should be consistent with BIOS | 51 52 Advanced | ACPI Settings | Power-Supply Type to...
  • Page 37 Engine of the Computer JPIC1 Description: External PIC programming pin header Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 3x2-pin header Description ICSP-CLK ICSP-DAT VCC5_PIC MCU_RST 51 52 LPCI1 Function: Board debugging Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x5-pin header Description PCLK_FWH LFRAME# LAD0 BUF_ PLTRST_N LAD3...

  • Page 38: Dip Switch Sw9

    Engine of the Computer 3.2.2. DIP Switch SW9 The computer comes with a DB44 female connector for COM ports 1~4. COM1 and COM2 are fixed to RS232 while COM3 and COM4 can be switched between loopback, RS232, RS485 half-duplex and RS485/RS422 full-duplex. The main board is provided with a 8-toggle (16-pin) DIP switch on the top side to switch COM3 and COM4 among the available protocols Board Top Among the toggles: Toggles 1, 2...
  • Page 39 Engine of the Computer Signal Control High Toggle Position Position Toggle Toggle Follow the guide below to switch COM3 and COM4 between loop-back, RS232, RS485 Half-Duplex and RS485/422 Full Duplex. Note the DIP switch setting here needs to be consistent with BIOS | Advanced Menu | F81866 Second Super IO Configuration | Serial Port 3 Configuration and Serial Port 4 Configuration to prevent possible conflict. See 5.2.7.
  • Page 40 Engine of the Computer COM3 Toggle Position Setting RS232 not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable Toggle not applicable COM3 Toggle Position Setting RS485 Half-Duplex not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable Toggle not applicable Note this setting should be consistent with BIOS | Advanced menu | F81866 Second Super IO Configuration | Serial Port 3 Configuration to prevent conflict. See Serial Port 3 Configuration on page...
  • Page 41 Engine of the Computer • COM4 Settings COM4 Toggle Position Setting not applicable Loop-back not applicable not applicable Toggle not applicable not applicable COM4 Toggle Position Setting not applicable RS232 not applicable not applicable not applicable Toggle not applicable COM4 Toggle Position Setting...
  • Page 42 Engine of the Computer COM4 Toggle Position Setting not applicable RS485/RS422 not applicable Full-Duplex not applicable not applicable Toggle not applicable Note this setting should be consistent with BIOS | Advanced menu | F81866 Second Super IO Configuration | Serial Port 4 Configuration to prevent conflict. See Serial Port 4 Configuration on page - 30 -...

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Engine of the Computer 3.2.3. Connectors SATA1 & SATA2 Description: Serial ATA connectors for storage devices Connector Type: 7-pin Serial ATA connector Description Board Bottom - 31 -...
  • Page 44 Engine of the Computer PWROUT1 and PWROUT2 Description: Power connectors for SATA storage devices Connector Type: 2.54mm-pitch 1x4-pin DIP-type connector Pin Desc. VCC5 +12V Board Bottom - 32 -...
  • Page 45 Engine of the Computer Description: PCI Express MiniCard socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm pitch 52-pin edge card connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Wake 20 W_Disable# 36 USB_D- +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND COEX1 22 PERST# 38 USB_D+ 23 PERn0 39 +3.3V COEX2 24 +3.3V...
  • Page 46 Engine of the Computer DIO1 Description: Digital I/O connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x13-pin box header Pin Desc. Pin Desc. DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 DIO4 DIO5 DIO6 DIO7 DIO8 DIO9 DIO10 DIO11 DIO12 DIO13 DIO14 DIO15 VCC5 VCC5 Board Top Rear Panel - 34 -...
  • Page 47 Engine of the Computer LPT1 Description: Printer/parallel port connector Connector Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x13-pin box header Pin Desc. Pin Desc. XP_STB# P_AFD# XP_D0 P_ERR# XP_D1 P_INIT# XP_D2 P_SLIN# XP_D3 XP_D4 XP_D5 XP_D6 XP_D7 P_ACK# P_BUSY P_PE P_SLCT Board Top Rear Panel - 35 -...
  • Page 48 Engine of the Computer PWRIN1 Description: DC-in power receptacle 1 2 3 4 Connector Type: 5.00mm-pitch 4-pole Euro-Type terminal block Pin Desc. PWRINV+ PWRINV- G-GND PWR_IN_SW# Board Top 51 52 Rear Panel - 36 -...
  • Page 49 Engine of the Computer FAN1 Description: CPU fan power connector (The fan must be a +12V fan.) Connector Type: 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin wafer connector with one wall Pin Desc. +12V Fan_Detect Board Top 51 52 - 37 -...
  • Page 50 Engine of the Computer DVI Connectors The computer features two DVI (digital visual interface) ports, supporting both DVI-I (digital and analog) and DVI-D (analog only). • DVI-I Description: DVI-I port (digital and analog) Connector Type: 29-pin DIP-type female connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc.
  • Page 51 Engine of the Computer • DVI-D Description: DVI-D port (analog only) Connector Type: 24-pin DIP-type female connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. T.M.D.S DATA 2- T.M.D.S DATA 1/3 SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 5+ T.M.D.S DATA 2+ T.M.D.S DATA 3- T.M.D.S CLOCK SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 2/4 SHIELD T.M.D.S DATA 3+ T.M.D.S CLOCK+...
  • Page 52 Engine of the Computer EKBM1 Description: Audio connector Connector Type: 2.54mm-pitch 4-wall 1x6-pin wafer connector Pin Desc. MICL MICR MIC GND Speaker(Lout)-L Speaker(Lout)-R Speaker GND Board Top 51 52 Rear Panel - 40 -...
  • Page 53 Engine of the Computer LAN1 Description: One Ethernet port over double- stacked USB 2.0 ports Connector Type: One 8P8C RJ45 connector w/ two type-A USB connectors LAN (RJ-45) USB (Type-A) 1 2 3 4 Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. MDI0+ MDI2+ 1 2 3 4...
  • Page 54 Engine of the Computer LAN2 and LAN3 Description: One Ethernet port over double- stacked USB 3.0 ports Connector Type: One 8P8C RJ45 connector w/ two SuperSpeed type-A USB 3.0 connectors 1 2 3 4 LAN (RJ-45) USB (Type-A) Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc.
  • Page 55 Engine of the Computer USB2 Description: Double-stacked USB 2.0 ports over one eSATA port 1 2 3 4 Pin Desc. Desc. USB01_VCC USB01_VCC 1 2 3 4 USBP_10N_CON USBP_11N_CON USBP_10P_CON USBP_11P_CON USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND SATA_TXP4 SATA_TXN4 USB_GND SATA_RXN4 SATA_RXP4...
  • Page 56 Engine of the Computer USB3 Description: Double-stacked USB 2.0 ports over one eSATA port 1 2 3 4 Pin Desc. Desc. USB23_VCC USB23_VCC 1 2 3 4 USBP_12N_CON USBP_13N_CON USBP_12P_CON USBP_13P_CON USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND USB_GND SATA_TXP5 SATA_TXN5 USB_GND SATA_RXN5 SATA_RXP5...
  • Page 57 Engine of the Computer USB1 and USB4 Description: Connectors for the internal USB USB4 USB1 ports (for FPC-7701/7702 only, Configure-to-Order) Connector Type: Type A female USB 2.0 ports compatible USB1 USB4 Pin Desc. Desc. USBP_4N_CON USBP_5N_CON USBP_4P_CON USBP_5P_CON Board Bottom - 45 -...
  • Page 58 Engine of the Computer CN1: Description: Serial ports COM1 to COM4 (COM1/2 are RS232; COM3/4 are RS232/422/485 selectable) Connector type: DB44 female connector Desc. Desc. Desc. Desc. COM1 COM2 GND2 GND2 (RS-232) (RS-232) GND1 GND1 COM3 COM4 (RS-232 (RS-232 RS-422/ RS-422/ GND2 GND2...
  • Page 59 Engine of the Computer CBL-7100-COM (COM Converter Cable) (Optional) 1-to-5 COM converter cable: 4 x DB9 male and 1 x DB9 female connectors COM1 (RS-232): Labelled CN2 on DB9 cable controller DB44 Pin DB9 Pin Desc. DB44 Pin DB9 Pin Desc.
  • Page 60 Engine of the Computer COM2 (RS-232): Labelled CN3 on DB9 cable controller DB44 Pin DB9 Pin Desc. DB44 Pin DB9 Pin Desc. 232 mode 485 mode COM3 (RS-232) labelled CN4 on DB9 Cable COM3 (RS-485) PIN OUT Controller DB44 DB44 Signal Desc.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 49 -...

  • Page 62: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The FPC-7700 Series is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer.
  • Page 63 Installation & Maintenance From the front panel, loosen and remove the 2 screws as marked in the illustrations below. (And make sure the CF Card door is closed.) FPC-7700 Front FPC-7701/7702/7703 Front From the rear panel, loosen and remove the 2 screws as marked in the illustrations below.
  • Page 64 Installation & Maintenance The inside of the computer comes to view. To adjust jumpers or connect/disconnect cables to/from the main board, 3.2. Jumpers, Connectors and DIP Switches on page 22. To install memory modules, see 4.1.2. Install/uninstall Memory Modules on page 56. To install MiniCard-based wireless modules, see 4.1.8.
  • Page 65 Installation & Maintenance 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover The Serial ATA connectors, the power connectors for SATA storage devices, and the internal USB ports (configure-to-order for FPC-7701/7702/7703 only), PCI and PCIe connectors are all built on the bottom side of the maind board. To access these connectors, the computer’s bottom cover has to go. Follow through the steps below to remove the bottom cover from the computer.
  • Page 66 Installation & Maintenance From the rear panel, loosen and remove the 2 screws as marked in the illustrations below. FPC-7700 Rear FPC-7701/7702/7703 Rear After the said screws are removed, proceed to dismount the bottom cover. Carefully pry at the joint of the bottom cover and top cover, which locates at about two third of the computer’s height for FPC-7701/7702/7703 and about four fifth of the computer for FPC-7700. Then completely part the bottom cover from the computer.
  • Page 67 Installation & Maintenance FPC-7703 FPC-7700 2 x PCI To install internal USB drives, see 4.1.3. Install Internal USB Drives page 58. To install SATA storage devices, see 4.1.4. Install SATA Storage Devices on page 59. To install PCI/PCIe cards, see 4.1.5.

  • Page 68: Install/Uninstall Memory Modules

    The main board has two dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Increase memory capacity to make programs run faster on the system. The memory module for the FPC-7700 Series’ SO-DIMM sockets should be a 204-pin DDR3 with a “key notch” off the centre among the pins, which enables the memory module for particular applications.
  • Page 69 Installation & Maintenance Pull back both latches from the socket. the break latch latch the SO-DIMM socket’s slot connector vertical-type SO-DIMM socket (overview) Confront the memory module’s edge connector side at the SO-DIMM socket. Position the memory module at the SO-DIMM socket, with the memory module’s key notch aligned at the break of the SO-DIMM’s slot connector.

  • Page 70: Install Internal Usb Drives

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install Internal USB Drives Since some critical application programs rely on a USB key to run, an USB drive is necessary to store related encrypted keys and digital certificates. The FPC-7701, FPC-7702 and FPC-7703 allow building two USB ports inside the chassis to support two USB drives to work therein for reinforced protection against theft or tamper. (Configure-to-Order only) To install the internal USB drive(s): Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in...

  • Page 71: Install Sata Storage Devices

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install SATA Storage Devices The computer supports two 2.5” SATA storage devices to work inside the computer for RAID. The following will gudie you to install two SATA HDD or SSD. 4.1.4.1. Install SATA Storage Devices for FPC-7700 Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.2.
  • Page 72 Installation & Maintenance Fix the storage device in place by using screws at the four screw holes on both sides of the bracket. Install the bracket and the storage device back into the computer by refastening the four screws. SATA connectors power connectors for SATA storage...
  • Page 73 Installation & Maintenance Install the bracket and the storage device back into the computer by refastening the three screws. SATA connectors power connectors for SATA storage devices Restore the bottom cover to the computer. - 61 -...
  • Page 74 Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4.2. Install SATA Storage Devices for FPC-7701, 7702 & 7703 Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.2. Remove the Bottom Cover on page 53. Find the HDD/SSD bracket inside the computer. Loosen and remove the four screws as marked in the picture below.
  • Page 75 Installation & Maintenance Slide another HDD/SSD storage device into the bracket. Fix another storage device in place by using screws at the four screw holes on both sides of the bracket. the bracket and two 2.5” SATA storage devices piggybacking. Reinstall the bracket (with the storage devices) to the computer.
  • Page 76 Installation & Maintenance Connect the SATA signal cable(s) and power cable(s). Restore the bottom cover to the computer. - 64 -...

  • Page 77: Install Pci And Pci Express Cards

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.5. Install PCI and PCI Express Cards The FPC-7701 supports one PCIe x16 slot and one PCI slot while the FPC- 7702 features each PCIe x16 slot and PCIe x8 slot. And the FPC-7703 comes with two PCI slots. Follow the guide below to install an PCI Express or PCI card to the computer.
  • Page 78 Installation & Maintenance FPC-7703 2 x PCI 2 x PCI Loosen and remove either of the screws as marked in the illustration below depending on which card to install, a PCI or a PCI Express one. FPC-7701 FPC-7702 PCI PCIex16 PCIex16 PCIex8 FPC-7703...
  • Page 79 Installation & Maintenance After the screw is removed, dismount the card door from the I/O bracket. FPC-7701 FPC-7702 card door removed card door removed PCIex16 PCIex16 FPC-7703 card door removed 2 x PCI Plug the PCI or PCI Express card to the due slot. Re-fasten the screw to fix the card in place.

  • Page 80: Install/Uninstall Cfast Card

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.6. Install/uninstall CFast Card The computer supports a CFast card for storage and comes with an outside- accessible CFast slot. Follow through the guide below to install a CFast card to the computer. Note: Be sure to turn off the computer before installing or uninstalling the CF card if the OS is installed on the card.
  • Page 81 Installation & Maintenance Position the CFast card at the slot as directed by the graphic printed on the inner side of the door. Push-insert the CFast card. Push-insert the CFast card. To uninstall the CFast card: Loosen and remove the card door screw and open the card door. Push-eject the CFast card.

  • Page 82: Install/Uninstall Sim Card

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.7. Install/uninstall SIM Card The computer supports a SIM card for mobile networking and comes with an outside-accessible SIM card slot. Follow through the guide below to install a SIM card to the computer. To install the SIM card: From the front panel of the computer, find the door to the SIM card slot.
  • Page 83 Installation & Maintenance Position the SIM card at the slot as directed by the graphic printed on the inner side of the door. Push-insert the SIM card. Push-insert the SIM card. To uninstall the SIM card: Loosen and remove the card door screw and open the card door. Push-eject the SIM card.

  • Page 84: Install Wireless Modules

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.8. Install Wireless Modules The computer comes with two Mini-card sockets to load the computer with the wireless modules of PCI Express Mini-card form factor. The configure- to-order wireless modules available with the computer are the 3G module HSPA-SI1400 and the Wi-Fi moldue WIFI-IN1300: HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit &...

  • Page 85: Mount The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.2. Mount the Computer Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a wall in the surroundings. Such integration relies on a wall-mount kit, which is available on option. Follow through the guide below to assemble the kit to the computer: Place the computer upside down on a flat surface. Find the eight screw holes at its bottom as marked in the red circles in the illustration below: Have the two wall-mount brackets.

  • Page 86: Ground The Computer

    Installation & Maintenance 4.3. Ground the Computer Follow the instructions below to ground the computer to land. Be sure to follow every grounding requirement in your place. Warning Whenever the unit is installed, the ground connection must always be made first of all and disconnected lastly. See the illustration below. Remove the ground screw from the rear panel. Attach a ground wire to the rear panel with the screw.

  • Page 87: Wire Dc-In Power Source

    Installation & Maintenance 4.4. Wire DC-in Power Source Warning Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to install or replace this equipment. Follow the instructions below for connecting the computer to a DC-input power source. Before wiring, make sure the power source is disconnected. Find the terminal block in the accessory box.
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  • Page 89: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 77 -...
  • Page 90 BIOS The BIOS Setup utility for the FPC-7700 Series is featured by American Megatrends Inc to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. The BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. When the computer is off, the battery on the main board supplies power to BIOS RAM.
  • Page 91 BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and use the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.

  • Page 92: Main

    BIOS 5.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Date and System Time and displays some BIOS info. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Choose the system default BIOS Vendor American Megatrends...

  • Page 93: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip, Fintek 81866. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters S5 RTC Wake Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration AMT Configuration...

  • Page 94: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 5.2.1. ACPI Settings The submenu ACPI Settings enable users to change the system’s ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) configuration by the following settings: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).

  • Page 95: Ss Rtc Wake Settings

    BIOS 5.2.2. SS RTC Wake Settings Access this submenu to configure whether and when to awake the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may Enable Hibernation [Enabled] be not effective with some OS.
  • Page 96 BIOS Sets if to awake the system some time in the future. Options available are Enabled and Disabled (default). Enable this feature to awake the system some time from Wake System now. When enabled, the following setting becomes available: with Dynamic Setting Description TIme...

  • Page 97: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration to run a report of the CPU's details including: model name, processor speed, microcode revision, max./min. processor speeds, the amount of processor core(s), Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support, Intel ® ® virtualization technology (VT-x) support, Intel Safer Mode Extensions (SMX) ®...

  • Page 98: Sata Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. SATA Configuration SATA Configuration manages the system’s SATA configuration and also delivers its status. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA Device. SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] SATA Controller Speed [Gen3] Serial ATA Port 1 MRSAJ5D016GC12 (16.0G...
  • Page 99 BIOS 5.2.5. AMT Configuration Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) is a hardware-based solution ® ® that uses out-of-band communication for system administrators to monitor and manage the computers and other network equipment by remote control even if the hard drive is crashed, the system is turned off or the operating system is locked.
  • Page 100 BIOS Activate Remote Enables/disables CIRA (Client-Initiated Remote Access) boot. Assistance Disabled is the default. Process Customizes the timeout for the establishment of MPS connection. This setting is only available when Activate Remote Assistance Process is enabled. AMT CIRA Set it to 0 to use the default timeout value of 60 seconds. Timeout Set it to 255 to have MEBx (Management Engine BIOS extension) wait until the connection succeeds.

  • Page 101: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.6. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB devices and configure USB features. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy USB Devices: support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will 1 Keyboard, 3 Hubs keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
  • Page 102 BIOS 5.2.7. F81866 Super IO Configuration This submenu configures the Super IO chip (Fintek F81866) for the computer’s serial ports 1~4 and the parallel port. The featured submenus are: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Set Parameters of Serial Port F81866 Super IO Configuration 1 (COMA) F81866 Super IO Chip F81866 Serial Port 1 Configuration...
  • Page 103 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM2, which is fixed to RS232 and cannot be changed. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port.
  • Page 104 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM4, which is RS232/RS422/RS485 selectable. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port. Options available are: IO=2E8h;...
  • Page 105 BIOS Configures the computer’s parallel port (printer port). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the parallel port. Parallel Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the parallel port Options available are: IO=378h; IRQ=7; (default) IO=378h; IRQ=5,7; IO=278h; IRQ=5,7; Change When the Device Mode (see the next Settings setting) is set to ECP Mode, ECP &...

  • Page 106: F81866 H/W Monitor

    BIOS 5.2.8. F81866 H/W Monitor Select this submenu to view the main board’s hardware status. Select it to run a report of various info as depicted below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU temperature : +34%...

  • Page 107: Cpu Ppm Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.9. CPU PPM Configuration Select this submenu to configure the PPM (processor power module) for the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Turbo Mode. CPU PPM Configuration Turbo Mode [Disabled] →←: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save &...

  • Page 108: Chipset

    BIOS 5.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH-IO Configuration PCH Parameters System Agent (SA) Configuration →←: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.

  • Page 109: Pch-Io Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.1. PCH-IO Configuration Select this submenu to view the RC version, SKU name and revision ID of the Intel PCH. Select this submenu also to configure the PCH: ® Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Intel PCH RC Version IvyBridge USB Configuration settings...
  • Page 110 BIOS Sets the minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal to ensure the DRAMs have been safely power-cycled, or disables it. Options available are: SLP_S4 Assertion Disabled Width 1 to 2 seconds 2 to 3 seconds 3 to 4 seconds 4 to 5 seconds (default) - 98 -...

  • Page 111: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.2. System Agent (SA) Configuration Select this submenu to view the name and RC version of the System Agent (SA), i.e. the north bridge. Select this submenu also to configure the System Agent (SA) by the following setting and submenus: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
  • Page 112 BIOS Displays the graphics information including IGFX VBIOS (internal graphics video BIOS) version and frequency. It also configures the graphics devices by the following settings: Setting Description Graphics Sets the supported values for graphics turbo IMON Turbo (CPU load current monitor) current. IMON Options available are 14 to 31. Current 31 is the default.

  • Page 113: Boot

    BIOS 5.4. Boot The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt Timeout setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite...
  • Page 114 BIOS Enables/disables initializing only a minimal set of devices required to launch the active boot options when booting up the system. Disabled is the default. This setting has no effect for BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) options. When enabled, the following settings become available: Setting Description...

  • Page 115: Csm Paramenters

    BIOS 5.4.1. CSM Paramenters Access this submenu to configure the execution of OpROM, boot options filter and so on. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Launch CSM [Always] This option controls if CSM Boot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] will be launched Launch PXE OpROM policy [Do not launch]...
  • Page 116 BIOS Configures whether to launch the UEFI or legacy OpROM of storage. Launch Storage Options available are Do not launch, UEFI only and Legacy OpROM policy only (default). This setting is only available when Launch CSM is enabled (set to Always). Configures whether to launch the UEFI or legacy OpROM of video.

  • Page 117: Security

    BIOS 5.5. Security The Security menu sets up the password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.

  • Page 118: Save & Exit

    BIOS 5.6. Save & Exit The Save & Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...

  • Page 119: Appendices

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  • Page 120: A: Digital I/O Setting

    Appendices A: Digital I/O Setting Digital I/O can read from or write to a line or an entire digital port, which is a collection of lines. This mechanism helps users achieve various applications such as industrial automation, customized circuit, and laboratory testing. Take the source code below that is written in C for the digital I/O application example.
  • Page 121 Appendices delay(10); /* GPIO20~27 Data */ SMB_Byte_WRITE(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x21,(oData & 0xFF00) >> 8 ); delay(10); /* GPIO10~17 Status */ iTemp = SMB_Byte_READ(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x12); iData = iTemp; delay(10); /* GPIO20~27 Status */ iTemp = SMB_Byte_READ(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x22); iData = ( iTemp << 8 ) + iData; delay(10);...

  • Page 122: B: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendices B: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.

  • Page 123: C: 3G Module Hspa-Si1400 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices C: 3G Module HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation To be able to network with 3G, hardware-wise the computer needs a 3G module installed and a SIM card inserted (as described in 4.1.7. Install/uninstall SIM Card on page 70) and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program.
  • Page 124 Appendices Have the HSPA-SI1400 3G module kit. The 3G module is a full-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”.
  • Page 125 Appendices Remove the plastic plug from the enclosure’s front panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector - 113 -...
  • Page 126 Appendices Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN” connector. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flattened side.
  • Page 127 Appendices 10. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. the flat side of the antenna hole Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 11. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector. Make sure the nut is tightened. Mount the washer and the nut to the SMA connector.
  • Page 128 Appendices 13. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 14. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 116 -...

  • Page 129: Install Device Driver

    Appendices C.2. Install Device Driver As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 17, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framework, audio and Ethernet are installed, you can proceed to install the driver for the wireless modules such as 3G module or Wi-Fi module.
  • Page 130 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Click the Finish button to quit the driver installation. - 118 -...

  • Page 131: Install Application Program

    Appendices C.3. Install Application Program Request a copy of the application program from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii. Run the Windows Installer file Watcher_Generic.msi. The installer opens and prepares to install. Once the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher on the computer.
  • Page 132 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the application program to, or simply click the Next button to install the application program to the suggested folder.
  • Page 133 Appendices An AirCard Watcher icon then shows up on the desktop. Double-click the AirCard Watcher icon to launch the application program. The AirCard Watcher opens. See the document of the AirCard Watcher to know how to use the application program. - 121 -...

  • Page 134: D: Wi-Fi Module Wifi-In1300 Hardware/Software Installation

    Appendices D: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 Hardware/Software Installation To use Wi-Fi, hardware-wise the computer needs a Wi-Fi module installed, and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program. This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-IN1300 and the device driver.
  • Page 135 Appendices Prepare the WIFI-IN1300 Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a half-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”. In order to make the half-size Wi-Fi module compatible with the Mini- card socket, extend the WiFi module with a “mini half bracket”.
  • Page 136 Appendices Plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully plug the module, and note the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector. connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove the plastic plug from the computer's rear (or front) panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 137 Appendices Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN”...
  • Page 138 Appendices 11. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flat side with the antenna hole's flat side. the flat side of the antenna hole Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole. 12. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector. Make sure the nut is tightened. Mount the washer and the nut to the SMA connector.
  • Page 139 Appendices 14. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 15. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 127 -...

  • Page 140: Install Device Driver & Application Program

    Appendices D.2. Install Device Driver & Application Program As described in 2.3. Driver Installation Notes on page 17, after the drivers for the chipset, .NET Framwork, audio and Ethernet are installed, you can proceed to install the driver for the wireless modules such as 3G module or Wi-Fi module.
  • Page 141 Appendices Click the Next butoon to proceed. The installer then starts to prepare for the setup. When the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software on the computer. - 129 -...
  • Page 142 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button to proceed. The installer then asks where to install the software. - 130 -...
  • Page 143 Appendices Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the software to, or simply click the Next button to install the software to the suggested folder. The installer then opens a Setup Type selection. Select Typical to install both the driver and the application program (recommended) or select Custom to choose the features to install.
  • Page 144 Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the software installation. The computer’s Wi-Fi feature is ready-to-use, see the document of the application program to know how to connect the computer to a Wi-Fi hotspot. - 132 -...
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