Acrosser AES-HM76Z1FL User Manual

AES-HM76Z1FL User Manual

AES-HM76Z1FL

Fanless and Ultra Slim Intel HM76
Embedded System

User Manual

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For the purpose of improving reliability, design and function, the information in
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incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
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Trademarks

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trademarks and product names or brand names appear in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.

Purpose

This document is intended to provide the information about the features and use of
the product.

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Audience

The intended audiences are technical personnel, not for general audiences.

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Table of Contents

1. System Introduction ...................................................................... 5

1.1. Specications ............................................................................................................. 6

1.3. Packing List ................................................................................................................ 8

1.3.1. Options List ..................................................................................................... 8

1.4. System Dissection ...................................................................................................... 9

1.4.1. Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 9

1.4.2. I/O Panel ....................................................................................................... 10

1.4.3. System Conguration ..................................................................................... 11

2. Assembly/Disassembly Procedures .......................................... 12

2.1. 2.5” HDD, CF Card, SIM Card, and Mini PCIe Card Installation .............................. 12

2.2. Memory Module Installation...................................................................................... 17

3. BIOS Settings ............................................................................... 19

3.1. Enter the AMI Aptio Setup Utility............................................................................... 19

3.2. Main Setup ............................................................................................................... 19

3.3. Advanced Setup ....................................................................................................... 21

3.3.1. SATA Conguration ....................................................................................... 22

3.3.2. F81216 Second Super IO Conguration ....................................................... 23

3.3.3. W83627DHG Super IO Conguration ........................................................... 24

3.3.4. W83627DHG HW Monitor ............................................................................. 24

3.4. Chipset Setup ........................................................................................................... 25

3.4.1. PCH-IO Conguration ................................................................................... 26

3.4.1.1. Graphics Conguration ................................................................... 27

3.5. Boot Setup ................................................................................................................ 28

3.6. Security Setup .......................................................................................................... 29

3.7. Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................................... 30

4. Function Description ................................................................... 31

4.1. Digital Inputs ............................................................................................................. 31

4.2. Digital Outputs .......................................................................................................... 32

4.3. Watchdog Timer ....................................................................................................... 32

4.4. Serial ATA (SATA) ..................................................................................................... 32

4.5. USB .......................................................................................................................... 32

4.6. GPI / GPO connector denition ................................................................................ 33

4.6.1. GPIO2 / COM4 pin denition ......................................................................... 33

4.6.2. GPIO1 / COM3 pin denition ......................................................................... 33

4.6.3. GPI / GPO cable color denition ................................................................... 34

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5. Driver and Utility Installation ...................................................... 35

5.1. CD-Title Introduction ................................................................................................. 35

5.2. Driver Installation Page ............................................................................................ 37

5.3. Utility Installation Page ............................................................................................. 39

5.4. Application Installation Page .................................................................................... 41

5.5. Document Page ........................................................................................................ 46

6. Software Installation and Programming Guide ........................ 47

6.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 47

6.1.1. Overview ....................................................................................................... 47

6.2. API List and Descriptions ......................................................................................... 47

6.2.1. General ......................................................................................................... 47

6.2.2. GPIO ............................................................................................................. 48

6.2.3. Watchdog ...................................................................................................... 48

6.2.4. Hardware Monitor .......................................................................................... 49

6.2.5. Serial Mode ................................................................................................... 50

7. FAQ ............................................................................................... 51

Q 1. Why the Linux operating system can not re-install by the same storage device? .... 51

Q 2. Why the monitor display abnormally on screen during Linux installation? ............... 51

Q 3. Why the display resolution only for 800x600 and 1024x768 at X Window under

Basic Graphics Mode? ............................................................................................. 51

Q 4. Does my system support Windows 8? ..................................................................... 51

Q 5. Why do we get error message when we execute utility program? ........................... 51

Q 6. What can I do if my system does not power on? ...................................................... 51

Q 7. No display when power on? ..................................................................................... 52

Q 8. Where is the serial number located on my system? ................................................. 52

Q 9. My system has audio problem? ................................................................................ 53

Q 10. My system can not connect to Internet? ................................................................... 54

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1. System Introduction

The AES-HM76Z1FL embedded system uses the latest technology in scalable Intel
Celeron and 3rd generation Core i7/i3 processors with a HM76 chipset. It features
graphics via VGA and HDMI, DDR3 SO-DIMM support, complete I/O such as 4 x
COM ports, 3 x USB3.0 ports, 8 x GPI and 8 x GPO, and storage via SATA III and
Compact Flash. The AES-HM76Z1FL also supports communication by 2 x RJ-45
gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 x SIM slot, and 1 x Mini PCIe expansion socket for a 3.5G
or WiFi module.

The heat sink from the fanless design provides AES-HM76Z1FL with great thermal

performance, as well as increases the efciency of usable space. The fanless design

provides dustproof protection, and saving the product itself from fan malfunction.
AES-HM76Z1FL has thin client dimensions, with a height of only 20 millimeters, half
the size thinner than most of the embedded appliances.

Different from most industrial products that focus on application in one specic

industry, the AES-HM76Z1FL provides solutions for various applications through
the complete I/O interfaces. Applications of the AES-HM76Z1FL include: embedded
system solutions, control systems, digital signage, POS, Kiosk, ATM, banking, home
automation, and so on. It can support industrial automation and commercial bases
under multiple circumstances.

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1.1. Specifications

System

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CPU

Chipset

Memory

BIOS

• Intel Core i7 3517UE 1.7GHz

• Intel Core i3 3217UE 1.6GHz

• Intel Celeron Processor 1047UE 1.4GHz

• Intel Celeron Processor 927UE 1.5GHz

• Intel HM76

• 2 x 204-pin SO-DIMM Sockets

• Support 1333/1600MHz DDR3 up to 16GB

• AMI UEFI BIOS

Display

Graphic Controller

Video Interface

• Integrated within HM76

• 2 x HDMI (HDMI Type A connector)

• 1 x VGA (Combo Connector)

Storage

CF

SATA

• 1 x Compact Flash Type II Socket

• 1 x SATA III Port with SATA Power Connector

Communication and I/O

Expansion

SIM

Ethernet

USB

Serial Ports

GPIO

Audio

• 1 x Mini PCIe Socket (For 3.5G/WiFi)

• 1 x SIM Card Slot

• 2 x GbE (RJ45 with LED)

• 3 x USB 3.0 (USB 3.0 Type A Connector)

• 2 x USB 2.0 (1 for Mini PCIe / 1 for Combo Connector)

• 2 x RS-232 (DB9 Connector)

• 2 x RS-422/485 (DB15 Connector. Shared with GPIO)

• 8 x GPI (DB15 Connector. Shared with RS-422/485)

• 8 x GPO (DB15 Connector. Shared with RS-422/485)

• 1 x Line-Out (Combo Connector)

Power Requirement

Power Supply

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• 12V/60W Power Adaptor (DC Jack)

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OS Support

• Windows 7 (x86, x64)

• Windows 7 Embedded (x86)

• Fedora 17 (x86, x64)

• Ubuntu 12.10 (x86, x64)

Mechanical & Environment

Thermal

Dimension

Operating Temp

Storage Temp

Relative Humidity

Safety

• Fanless (Heatsink)

• 274.0 mm x 182.6 mm x 20 mm

• 0 ~ 45°C (32 ~ 113°F)

• -20 ~ 80°C (-4 ~ 176°F)

• 0 ~ 90%, Non-condensing

• CE, FCC Class A

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1.3. Packing List

Check if the following items are included in the package.

1 x AES-HM76Z1FL System

1 x Quick Manual

1 x CD-Title with driver and utility

1 x Power Cord for USA, or Europe, or Japan, or UK

1 x DC12V Universal Power Adapter

1 x Combo Cable

2 x GPIO Cable

2 x 2.4~2.5GHz Antenna

1 x Pull-tab Opener

1.3.1. Options List

Description Connection

3.5G Module Mini PCIe

WiFi Module Mini PCIe

Memory DDR3 2G+2G

Memory DDR3 4G+4G

Memory DDR3 8G+8G

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Note: There are 4 output connectors in one Combo cable, but only “USB”, “VGA”, and

“AUDIO” features are available. Please connect them correctly. The remaining
connector is reserved for other products.

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1.4.1. Dimensions

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(Unit: mm)

274

COM1 COM2 GPO GPI

20

182.6

DC12V HDMI1 HDMI2 USB1 USB2 USB3 LAN1 LAN2

ANT1 ANT2

195.8

COMBO

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1.4.2. I/O Panel

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Power
SwitchDCInput

Antenna

HDMI

USB 3.0

RS-232

LAN

GPO & RS-422/485

connector

GPI & RS-422/485

COMBO

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3

1. Top Cover

2. Bottom Base

3. HDD Cover

4. Heatsink Module Set

5. Mainboard

6. DDR3 Memory Cover

4

2

5

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2. Assembly/Disassembly Procedures

The following instructions will guide you to install your HDD or SSD, CF Card, Mini
PCIe Card, SIM Card, and Memory Card.

2.1. 2.5” HDD, CF Card, SIM Card, and Mini PCIe Card Installation

Step 1: Loosen the screw located at the chassis bottom, and lift the HDD cover.

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There is the room reserved for 2.5” HDD, CF Card, SIM Card, and Mini PCIe Card
installation.

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Step 2: We have a customized pull-tab opener which can easily pull out the disk.

After having inserted the disk to the SATA connector, peel off the protective sheet on
the pull-tab opener and then stick it on your disk.

pull-tab opener
with sticker

Step 3: Insert and push the disk into the SATA connector.

For SSD installation, we recommend using SSD of H9.5mm.

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The pull-tab opener will be helpful to detach the disk from the SATA connector.

Step 4: Insert your CF card.

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Step 5: Insert your SIM card according to your application.

SIM

Card

Step 6: Install your Mini PCIe card according to your application.

Mini PCIe

Card

For 3.5G or WiFi installation, you will have to connect both ends of the

antenna cables to the feed point on the Mini PCIe card rst, and then

connect the two antennas found in the package to the ANT1 & ANT2
port at the rear I/O panel.

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Step 7: After nished installation, close the compartment cover and fasten the screw.

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2.2. Memory Module Installation

Step 1: Loosen the screw located at the chassis bottom, and lift the memory compartment

cover.

Step 2: Install the DDR3 memory into the socket.

Align the notch key on the module with the one on the socket when
installing the memory module.

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Step 3: After nished installation, close the compartment cover and fasten the screw.

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3. BIOS Settings

This chapter describes the BIOS setup program. The BIOS settings can be viewed
and changed for the module.

Note: Only technical personnel should change the default BIOS settings.

3.1. Enter the AMI Aptio Setup Utility

Aptio is AMI's BIOS rmware based on the UEFI Specications and the Intel Platform

Innovation Framework for EFI.

Ctrl

Delete

> + <

Alt

Page Up

The Aptio Setup Utility can be accessed by pressing the <
during POST.

After powering up, the BIOS message appears on the screen. If the message
disappears before you respond, restart it by pressing <
keys.

3.2. Main Setup

Once you enter the AMI Aptio Setup Utility, the Main Menu appears on the screen.
Press the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the <

Down

> keys to select the parameters you want in each item.

Main Security Save & ExitBootChipsetAdvanced

BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor

Core Version
Compliancy

Project Version
Build Date and Time

PCH Information
Intel PCH SKU Name

Processor Information
Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE CPU @ 1.70GHz
Name

Frequency

Processor ID
Number of Processors
Microcode Revision
GT Info

IGFX VBIOS Version

Memory RC Version

Total Memory

Memory Frequency

ME FW Version

ME Firmware SKU

System Language

System Date
System Time

Access Level

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright © 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Choose the system default

American Megatrends

4.6.5.3

UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
SKU_0 B1.0
07/25/2013 11:22:29

HM76

IvyBridge
1600 MHz
306a9
2Core(S) / 4Thread(s)

16

GT2 (1000 MHz)

2143

1.5.0.0

8192 MB (DDR3)
1333 MHz

8.0.10.1464

1.5 MB

[English]

[Mon 05/06/2013]

[12:03:42]

Administrator

Version 2.15.1226. Copyright © 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

language.

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

> or <

> + <

Esc

Delete

> <

> key

>

Page

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Note: Listed at the bottom of the menu are the control keys. If you need any help with the

item elds, you can press <F1> key, and it will display the relevant information.

• BIOS Information

Options Description

BIOS Vendor This item displays the BIOS vendor.
Core Version This item displays the Core Version.
Compliancy This item displays the BIOS Compliancy.
Project Version This item displays the Project name and BIOS’s version.
Build Date and Time This item displays the date and time of the project build.

• PCH Information

Options Description

Intel PCH SKU Name This item displays the PCH Information.

• Processor Information

Options Description

Brand String This item displays the CPU processor.
Name This item displays the CPU type.
Frequency This item displays the CPU speed.
Processor ID This item displays the CPU processor ID.
Number of Processors This item displays CPU # of cores and Threads.
Microcode Revision This item displays the microcode version.
GT Info GT2 (1200 MHz)

• IGFX VBIOS Version

This item displays the VBIOS’s version.

• Memory RC Version

This item displays the memory RC version

• Total Memory

This item displays the amount of memory installed.

• Memory Frequency

This item displays the speed of memory installed.

• ME FW Version

This item displays the ME FW version.

• ME Firmware SKU

This item displays the ME Firmware.

• System Language

Choose the system default language.

• System Date

This option allows user to set the date on the system real-time clock RTC. Use your
keyboard to navigate to the month, day, or year and type in the correct numeric
value.

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Note: The Day option automatically changes when you set the Date option.

• System Time

This option allows user to set the time on the RTC. Use your keyboard to navigate to
the hour, minute, or second and type in the correct numeric value.

Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30

P.M. as 17:30:00.

• Access Level

This feature enables user to provide access to the user based on the administration
rights, whether the user can be an Administrator or Guest User.

3.3. Advanced Setup

Select the Advanced menu item from the Aptio Setup Utility to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. You can select any item in the left frame of the screen and press
<Enter> key to enter its sub-menu and access its parameters.

Main BootChipsetAdvanced Security Save & Exit

SATA Configuration

F81216 Second Super IO Configuration
W83627DHG Super IO Configuration
W83627DHG HW Monitor

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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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3.3.1. SATA Configuration

This option allows you to view and congure the SATA settings.

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

SATA Mode Selection

Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve

Port 1

CF CARD
Software preserve

CF CARD

• SATA Controller(s)

Set this opton to enable or disable the SATA devices.

• SATA Mode Selection

Determines the SATA controller(s) will operate in

• Serial ATA Port 1

Enable or disable SATA Port 1.

• CF CARD

Enable or disable CF card socket.

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Security Save & Exit

[Enabled]

[AHCI]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

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Enable or Disable SATA Device.SATA Controller(s)

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

IDE

AHCI

or

mode.

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3.3.2. F81216 Second Super IO Configuration

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

F81216 Second Super IO Configuration

F81216 Second Super IO Chip

COM 1 Configuration

COM 2 Configuration
COM 3 Configuration
COM 4 Configuration

COM3 422/485 function

COM4 422/485 function

• COM 1 ~ COM 4 Conguration

This option sets parameters of COM1 ~ COM4.

• COM3 422/485 function

This option enables COM_3 422 function or only 485 function.

• COM4 422/485 function

This option enables COM_4 422 function or only 485 function.

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Security Save & Exit

F81216 SecondIO

[RS-422]

[RS-422]

Set Parameters of COM 1

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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3.3.3. W83627DHG Super IO Configuration

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

W83627DHG Super IO Configuration

W83627DHG Super IO Chip

Parallel Port Configuration

• Parallel Port Conguration

The Parallel Port is used as the GPO.

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Security Save & Exit

W83627DHG

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

3.3.4. W83627DHG HW Monitor

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

PC Health Status

System temperature

CPU temperature
VCORE

5V
12V

3.3V

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Security Save & Exit

: +32’ C
: +42’ C
: +0.832 V
: +5.175 V
: +12.000 V
: +3.328 V

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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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3.4. Chipset Setup

Select the Chipset menu item from the Aptio Setup Utility to enter the Chipset

Conguration Setup screen. You can select any item in the left frame of the screen

and press <Enter> key to enter its sub-menu and access its parameters.

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

LAN1

LAN2

Audio

SB USB Configuration
Graphics Configuration

• LAN1 ~ LAN2

Control the LAN port Enabled / Disabled.

• Audio

Control Detection of the Azalia device.

Options Description

Disabled Azalia will be unconditionally disabled.
Auto Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

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Security Save & Exit

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Auto]

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↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

• SB USB conguration

SB USB Conguration settings.

• Graphics Conguration

Graphics parameters.

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3.4.1. PCH-IO Configuration

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

SB USB Configuration

xHCI Mode

EHCI1

EHCI2

Legacy USB Support

• xHCI Mode

Options Description

Disabled / Auto / Smart Auto Mode of operation of xHCI controller.

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Security Save & Exit

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[Smart Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

• EHCI1, EHCI2

Options Description

Enable / Disable Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller

• Legacy USB Support

Options Description

Enabled Enables Legacy USB support.
Disabled Keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Auto Disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

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3.4.1.1. Graphics Configuration

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

System Agent Bradge Name
System Agent RC Verison
VT-d Capability

DVMT Pre-Allocated

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Promary IGFX Boot Display

• DVMT Pre-Allocated

Options Description

32M / 64M / 96M / 128M / 160M
/ 192M / 224M / 256M / 288M /
320M / 352M / 384M / 416M /
448M / 480M / 512M / 1024M

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Security Save & Exit

IvyBridge

1.5.0.0
Supported

[64M]

[256MB]

[VBIOS Default]

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size
used by the Internal Graphics Device.

• DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Options Description

128M / 258M / MAX Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphics Memory size used by the Internal

• Primary IGFX Boot Display

Options Description

VBIOS Default / D_SUB /
HDMI 1 / HDMI 2

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Graphics Device.

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This
has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display
selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be
supported only on primary display

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3.5. Boot Setup

Choose boot priority.

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

Boot Configuration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State

Boot Logo
Fast Boot

CSM16 Module Version

Driver Option Priorities

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option#1

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

• Setup Prompt timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) stands for

indenite waiting.

• Bootup NumLock State

Select the keyboard NumLock State.

• Boot Logo

Enables or disables Quiet Boot option.

• Fast Boot

Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to
launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

• Boot Option #1

Sets the system boot order.

• Hard Driver BBS Priorities

Set the order of the legacy devices in this group.

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Security Save & Exit

2

[On]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

7.69

[PO: ADATA SX900]

→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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3.6. Security Setup

Main SecurityBoot Save & ExitChipsetAdvanced

Password Description

If only the Administration’s password is set,

then this only limits access to Setup and is

only asked for when entering Setup.
If only the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:

Minimum length

Maximum length

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Administrator Password

System Mode state
Secure Boot state

Secure Boot

HDD Security Configuration:

PO: ADATA SX900

Setup

Disabled

[Enabled]

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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

• Administrator Password

Set administrator password.

• Secure Boot

Secure Boot ow control. Secure Boot is possible only if System runs in User Mode.

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3.7. Save & Exit Setup

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Discard Changes

Save Changes
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

PO: ADATA SX900

• Save Changes and Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

• Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

• Save Changes

Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.

• Discard Changes

Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.

• Restore Defaults

Restore/Load default values for all the setup options.

• Save as User Defaults

Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.

• Restore User Defaults

Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

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→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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4. Function Description

4.1. Digital Inputs

There are 8 digital inputs for general purpose input. You can read the status of any

input through the software API. You can dene their purpose for any digital input

function. Please refer to the “
chapter for the detailed information on how to use the API.

The following diagrams state how to connect the digital inputs to the devices on the
system.

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High: 2.5 ~ 3.3V
Low: 0 ~ 0.8V

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4.2. Digital Outputs

There are 8 digital outputs for general purpose output. The eight digital outputs are
TTL level Schmitt-trigger pin with 12mA source-sink capability for each channel, and
the maximum output voltage is 3.3V. You can control the output status of these digital
outputs through the software API. Please refer to the “

Programming Guide

The following diagrams state how to connect the digital inputs to the devices on the
system.

3.3V

” chapter for the detailed information on how to use the API.

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4.3. Watchdog Timer

If you set a watchdog timer, you can use it to reset the system when system hangs
up due to hardware issue. After you set the watchdog timer, the software shall re­set the timer to re-start a new cycle before it time-out. Please refer to Chapter 6.
Software Installation and Programming Guide for how to set the watchdog timer.

4.4. Serial ATA (SATA)

There is one SATA III port on the main board. There is also one SATA power
connectors (5V only power) for the SATA hard disk. Please be careful about it when
you install SATA hard disk driver.

4.5. USB

There are three USB 3.0 connectors provided on the mainboard. These USB 3.0
connectors are backward compatible with the USB 2.0. There are also two USB 2.0
ports provided (1 for Mini PCIe, 1 for Combo Connector).

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4.6. GPI / GPO connector definition

4.6.1. GPIO2 / COM4 pin definition

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GPI0 2 GPI1

3 GPI2 4 GPI3

5 GND 6 GND

7 TX4+ 8 TX4-

PCBA

DB15

9 RX4+ 10 RX4-

11 GPI4 12 GPI5

13 GPI6 14 GPI7

15 Reserved 16 NC

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GPI0 2 GPI1

3 GPI2 4 GPI3

5 GND 6 GND

7 TX4+ 8 TX4-

9 RX4+ 10 RX4-

11 GPI4 12 GPI5

13 GPI6 14 GPI7

15 Reserved N/A N/A

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4.6.2. GPIO1 / COM3 pin definition

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GPO0 2 GPO1

3 GPO2 4 GPO3

5 GND 6 GND

7 TX3+ 8 TX3-

PCBA

DB15

9 RX3+ 10 RX3-

11 GPO4 12 GPO5

13 GPO6 14 GPO7

15 Reserved 16 NC

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GPO0 2 GPO1

3 GPO2 4 GPO3

5 GND 6 GND

7 TX3+ 8 TX3-

9 RX3+ 10 RX3-

11 GPO4 12 GPO5

13 GPO6 14 GPO7

15 Reserved N/A N/A

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4.6.3. GPI / GPO cable color definition

Pin # Color Pin # Color

1 Brown 2 Orange

3 Green 4 Blue

5 Black 6 Glay

7 Red/White 8 White

9 Red 10 Purple

GPI/GPO DB15

Cable

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11 Light Green 12 Light Blue

13 Pink 14 Brown/White

15 Yellow N/A N/A

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5. Driver and Utility Installation

5.1. CD-Title Introduction

Acrosser's CD-Title is a compact driver and utility CD that enables a fast and easy
installation for all the drivers, utilities, applications and documents this product may
need.

Put the CD-Title into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-Title will automatically detect the
mainboard information to see if they are matched. The following error messages

appear if you use an incorrect CD-Title version with your mainboard. Please nd the

correct CD-Title to proceed.

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Put the correct CD-Title of your mainboard into your CD-ROM drive. The following
installation screen should appear.

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If not, enter the root folder of the CD-Title, run the excution le “

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Setup.exe

“.

5.2. Driver Installation Page

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Step 1: Select the “

checkboxes, and then click “

Note: Select the “

driver you want to install one by one, but the “
before installing all the others.

Driver

” tab. Click the “

Clear All

Select All

Install

” button to start installing all the selected drivers.

“ button will clear all the selections, and then you can select the

” button to select all the driver

Chipset

” driver has to be installed

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Step 2: The driver installation started.

Step 3: The driver installation nished. The conguration will be valid after reboot.

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Step 1: Select the “

Step 2: The “Test Utility” screen appears.

Utility

” tab. Click the “

Test Utility

” box.

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Select (1) GPIO Utility:

Select (2) WatchDog Utility:

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Select (3) Hardware Monitor Utility:

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Select (4) COM Mode Utility:

5.4. Application Installation Page

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Step 1: Select the “

Note: The “

Acrobat Reader

Application

” tab. Click the “

” is necessary for reading the user manual in PDF le format.

Acrobat Reader XI

” box.

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Step 2: Install “

Intel_MEI

” components driver.

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Step 3: Install “

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Acrosser Driver

” into the system. Windows OS will create “

AcroDev

” device.

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If the “Windows Security” warning message appears, select “

software anyway

Step 4: Install “

” to go on next step.

Drivers for Optional Modules

Install this driver

”.

Note: This driver installation is necessary for operating the optional 3.5G or WiFi module.

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According to your application, run the “
its driver.

.EXE

” le in the

3.5G

or

WiFi

folder to install

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5.5. Document Page

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The user manual is stored in the “

Note: To read the PDF le, you will have to install “

Application Installation Page

the “

Document

”.

” folder.

Acrobat Reader

” rst. Please refer to

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6. Software Installation and Programming Guide

6.1. Introduction

6.1.1. Overview

This model provides four type APIs which are GPI/GPO interface, Watchdog timer
interface, Hardware Monitor interface and Serial Mode interface. Users can use the

GPI/GPO API congure and access the GPI/GPO interface and the Watchdog timer.

The GPI/GPO has eight input pins and eight output pins. The Watchdog timer can
be set to 1~255 seconds. Setting the timer to zero disables the timer. The remaining
seconds of the timer to reboot can be read from the timer. The Hardware Monitor API
can get CPU Temperature, System Temperature, CPU Core Voltage, 5V Voltage,
12V Voltage, and 3.3V Voltage. Serial Mode can get and set COM3 and COM4
current status is RS422, RS485 Mode.

6.2. API List and Descriptions

6.2.1. General

Table 1. General Syntax Description

Syntax: lib_init(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: lib_close(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

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Library initialization, using this library must call this

function rst.

None

0: Successful

-1: Fail

Library close, when you not used this library must call this
function.

None

0: Successful

-1: Fail

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6.2.2. GPIO

Table 2. GPIO Syntax Description

Syntax: get_gpi_status(int pin)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: get_gpo_status(int pin)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: set_gpo(int pin, int value)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

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Get the status of GPIO input pins status.

This function takes an integral variable as the parameter.

The pin0 ~ 7 is pins.

1: HIGH

0: LOW

Get the status of GPIO output pins status.

This function takes an integral variable as the parameter.

The pin0 ~ 7 is pins.

1: HIGH

0: LOW

Set the status of GPIO Output value.

Set value 0 is Low, 1 is High(Linux)

None

6.2.3. Watchdog

Table 3. Watchdog Syntax Description

Syntax: wdt_start(int value)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: wdt_stop(Void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

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This function of the watchdog time to start counter.

The parameter ‘value’ is the value to set to watchdog timer
register. The range is 1 ~ 255.

None

Any time call this function will stop Watchdog Timer.

None

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Syntax: get_wdt_count()

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

This function read the value of the watchdog time counter.

None

This function returns the value of the time counter.

6.2.4. Hardware Monitor

Table 4. Hardware Monitor Syntax Description

Syntax: get_cpu_temp(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: get_sys_temp(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: get_cpu_core_voltage(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Get the CPU Temperature.

None

An Integral number.

Get the System Temperature.

None

An Integral number.

Get the CPU Core Voltage.

None

A oating number.

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Syntax: get_5_voltage(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: get_12_voltage(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: get_33_voltage(void)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

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Get the 5V Voltage.

None

A oating number.

Get the 12V Voltage.

None

A oating number.

Get the 3.3V Voltage.

None

A oating number.

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6.2.5. Serial Mode

Table 5. Serial Mode Syntax Description

Syntax: get_comport_mode(int com)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Syntax: set_comport_mode(int com, int mode)

Description:

Parameters:

Return Value:

Get the COM port mode.

0: COM3

1: COM4

0: RS485

1: RS422

Set the COM port mode.

0: COM3

1: COM4

0: RS485

1: RS422

None

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7. FAQ

Q 1. Why the Linux operating system can not re-install by the same storage

device?

• Make sure to clean up the original data on the storage device before installation.

• It is recommended to format the storage device before installation.

Q 2. Why the monitor display abnormally on screen during Linux

installation?

• Change another monitor and try to install again.

• Install the OS in "

Q 3. Why the display resolution only for 800x600 and 1024x768 at X Window

under Basic Graphics Mode?

• Make sure the Vender and Project of monitor detected correctly on the Display

conguration.

• Contact your monitor vender to get the driver for Linux.

• Adjust the settings in XORG.CONF:

• Determine the interval between the two frequencies (Max. and Min.) for both
horizontal scanning and vertical scanning your monitor supported.
For example:
HorizSync: 30.0 ~ 80
VertRefresh: 50 ~ 75

• Add the frequencies in XORG.CONF for that "vesa" device and monitor.

• Reboot system.

basic graphics mode

".

Q 4. Does my system support Windows 8?

• The system is designed and veried with Windows 7, Fedora 17 and Ubuntu

12.10. Acrosser did not verify this system with Windows 8. Please contact

Acrosser local sales representative or authorized channels to help you conrm

whether a new Windows 8 driver is provided.

Q 5. Why do we get error message when we execute utility program?

• Make sure all the drivers have been installed correctly.

• If the problem still exist, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized sales
channels.

Q 6. What can I do if my system does not power on?

• If your system can not power on via adapter, below are a few steps you can
follow to attempt to correct the issue.

• Ensure that the power cord and AC adapter are plugged solid and not loose

tting.

• Ensure the adapter output is DC 12V (min. 60W)

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• Ensure the DC 12V output correctly connect to the system.

• Attempt to use a different electrical outlet or a different adapter.

• If your system can not power on via ATX PSU, below are some steps you can
fellow to attempt to correct this problem.

• ATX PSU has some protections. Ensure that PSU PS_ON# signal connect to

GND and the PSU output DC 12V to the system.

• Because the system only use DC 12V, it will not consume 3.3V and 5V

output. Some PSUs could mis-judge the situations and stop any voltage
output.

• Ensure the DC 12V output correctly connect to the system.

• Attempt to use a different electrical outlet or a different PSU.

Q 7. No display when power on?

• Make sure all cables are connected correctly and the power has been turned on:

• Restore CMOS default setting via CMOS headers, then reboot the system.

• If the problem still exist, please keep the necessary components (e.g. CPU,
memory, keyboard and HDD) for testing:

• If the system could power on well with the above conguration, please plug back

the other components one by one to nd out which one may cause this problem.

• If the system still could not power on, please listen if there is any warning beeps.

• Memory issue:

• Clean the Golden Finger of memory.

• Clean the memory slots.

• Leave only one memory stick to test.

• If convenient, please change different memory modules to test again.

• CPU issue:

• Check whether the CPU is in our supported CPU.

• Check whether there are any damagers of your CPU or CPU socket.

• Check whether the CPU fan is correctly connected.

• If the problem still exist, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized sales

channels.

Q 8. Where is the serial number located on my system?

• The serial number (S/N) is an alpha-numeric character located on the bottom or
side chassis.

(for reference only)

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Graphics Configuration

• How do I connect the second monitors to my system?

• Basically, there are “duplicate” and “extend” mode for the second monitor.

• “duplicate” mode – you will see the same contents on both monitors.

• “extend” mode – your monitors display different contents, and you can drag

your contents between the rst and second monitor.

• Ensure the display device setting is correct and monitor cables are connected
well.

• For device setting, it could be different because of different operating systems

and S/W version.

• You can search from “Google” as reference setting.

• If the problem still exist, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized sales
channels.

Q 9. My system has audio problem?

• Make sure to enable the on-board audio function in BIOS menu.

Main BootChipsetAdvanced

LAN1

LAN2

Audio

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[Auto]

• Make sure the audio driver and device was installed successfully.

• Make sure the speaker is connected to the correct connector.

• Check if the audio function is set to “MUTE”.

• Please adjust the audio volume louder.

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• If the problem still exist, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized sales
channels.

Q 10. My system can not connect to Internet?

• Make sure the network adapter can be recognized in Device Manager.

• If there is question mark or exclamation mark in the network adapter, please re­install the network driver.

• If the problem still exist, please contact Acrosser FAE or sales representative for
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• Make sure the Network Connections/Local Area Connection is enabled (right
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• If the problem still exist, please shut down the rewall and anti-virus software.

• If the Network Connections/Local Area Connection show “no connection”, please
check your network cable connection.

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• If the Network Connections/Local Area Connection show “limited connection”,

please disable and enable your connection to x this problem. Or, you can unplug
and plug the LAN cable to x the problem.

• If the problem still exist, please contact your MIS whether there are any DHCP or

IP conguration or ISP/WAN setting limitation.

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Technical Support Form

We deeply appreciate your purchase of Acrosser products. Please nd the “

doc

” le in our utility CD. If you have any questions or problems about Acrosser products,
please ll in the following information. We will answer your questions in the shortest time
possible.

Describe Your Info and Acrosser System Info

• Your Company Name:

• Your Contact Info: Phone Number:

• Your E-Mail Address:

• Your Company Address:

• Acrosser Model Name:

• Acrosser Serial Number:

Describe System Conguration

• CPU Type:

• Memory Size:

• Storage Device (e.g. HDD, CF, or SSD):

• Additional Peripherals (e.g. Graphic Card):

• Operating System & Version (e.g. Windows 7 Embedded):

• Special API or Driver:

• Running Applications:

• Others:

(If yes, please provide it for debug.)

tech_form.

Describe Your Problems or Questions:

Send the above information to one of the following Acrosser contacts:

• Acrosser Local Sales Representative

• Acrosser Authorized Sales Channels

• Acrosser Inquiry --- http://www.acrosser.com/inquiry.html

• Acrosser FAX Number --- 886-2-29992887

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