Fanless Embedded Controller comes withIntel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
Safety & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully .
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergent s for
cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity .
6. Put this equipment on a firm surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT
COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power
outlet.
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.
1 1. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by
transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equip
ment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
a.The power cord or plug is damaged.
b.Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c.The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d.The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's manual.
e.The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f.The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
15. DO NOT LEA VE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MA Y DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and your local
government's recycling or disposal directives.
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Fanless Embedded Controller comes withIntel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
1.1 Introduction
The FES-6831 is an Embedded Control PC with Intel Atom Processor. The Anti-vibration and high temperature tolerances are the main design features of the FES-6831. This allows the FES-6831 to be installed in a rugged transportation environment despite high ambient vibration and temperature.
In addition to the Atom CPU, the FES-6831 have DVI + VGA output for video output and DC power supply
is commonly used in most vehicles and factory equipments, the FES-6831 can powered by a DC 9~30V
input with low power consumption and high performance. Y ou can also choose an additional external AC
power adapter for power redundancy purposes.
Transportation has become part of most people's life and forms a necessary p art of their lifestyle. From
cars to trains to ships and airplanes, we rely on those tools a lot. The FES-6831 is designed to
improve transportation control and enhance the quality of our lives.
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Fanless Embedded Controller comes withIntel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
1.3 Specifications
System
oCPU: Intel® AtomTM N270 1.6GHz
oChipset: Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
oMemory: 200-pin DDRII SODIMM x 1, Max. 2GB (DDRII 400/533)
oExpansion: Mini-card x 1
oVGA: VGA(DB-15) Connector
oDisplay Interface: DVI-D x 1
oEthernet: Intel® 82574L,10/100/1000Base-TX, RJ-45 x 2
oSSD: Type II Comp actFlash™ slot x 1
oHard Disk Storage: Optional 2.5” Slim HDD kit
oSerial Port: RS-232 x 1, RS-232/422/485 x 1
oAudio: Mic-in / Line-in / Line-out
oUSB: USB 2.0 x 4
oWatchdog T imer: Generates a time-out system reset
oPower Supply: DC Input: 9V~30V AC Input: External Power Adapter (Optional)
oSystem Control: Power on / off switch x 1; Reset button x 1
oIndicator: Power LED x 1/ HDD active LED x 1
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Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
3.1 System Test and Initialization
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will
either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal
and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error
messages usually appear on the screen along with the following instructions:
Press <F1> to RESUME
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up sequence.
System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory . If
they do not match, the program outputs an error message. Y ou will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory .
There are three situations in which you will need to change the
CMOS settings:
1. Y ou are starting your system for the first time
2. Y ou have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased.
The FES-6831 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However , you will
need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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Fanless Embedded Controller comes withIntel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
3.2 Award BIOS Setup
Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately . This will allow you to enter Setup.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration. (Date, time, IDE, etc.)
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard, mouse etc.)
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Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. (HDD power down, power on by ring, KB
wake up, etc.)
PnP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status
This menu allows you to set the shutdown temperature for your system.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for auto detect DIMM/PCI
clock and spread spectrum.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system
operations. While A WARD has designated the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the
right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor/User Passwords.
Save and Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
You can refer to the "Acnodes BIOS Item Description.pdf" file in the CD for the
meaning of each setting in this chapter.
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
A.1 Programming
FES-6831 utilizes ITE 8781 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the Acnodes initial watchdog timer program is
also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
Configuring Sequence Description
After the hardware reset or power-on reset, the ITE 8781 enters the normal mode with all logical
devices disabled except KBC. The initial state (enable bit ) of this logical device (KBC) is determined by the state of pin 121 (DTR1#) at the falling edge of the system reset during power-on reset.
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are subject to change without notice. For latest product information,
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FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes withIntel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
FES6831
Fanless Embedded Controller comes with
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2)
Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode. Undesired result may
occur if the MB PnP Mode is not exited normally.
(1) Enter the MB PnP Mode
To enter the MB PnP Mode, four special I/O write operations are to be performed during Wait for
Key state. To ensure the initial state of the key-check logic, it is necessary to perform four write
opera-tions to the Special Address port (2EH). Two different enter keys are provided to select
configuration ports (2Eh/2Fh) of the next step.
(2) Modify the Data of the Registers
All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the MB PnP Mode. Before accessing a
selected register, the content of Index 07h must be changed to the LDN to which the register belongs,
except some Global registers.
(3) Exit the MB PnP Mode
Set bit 1 of the configure control register (Index=02h) to 1 to exit the MB PnP Mode.
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