Acrosser AES-HM76Z1FL User Manual

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AES-HM76Z1FL

System Manual

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mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or
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Acrosser service contact info:

We deeply appreciate you purchase Acrosser products. If you have any questions or problems about
Acrosser products, the following is the suggested procedures: We will answer your questions a.s.a.p.

1) Describe your info and Acrosser system info

A. Your company name: _____________

B. Your contact info: ____________________ & phone number: _________________

C. Your e-mail address: ______________________

D. Your company address: ___________________________________________

__________________________________________
E. Acrosser model name: _____________________
F. Acrosser Serial Number: _____________________

2) Describe system configuration
A. CPU type ________________
B. Memory size ___________________
C. Storage (e.g. HDD or CF or SSD) ___________________
D. Extra peripherals (e.g. graphic card) __________________________
E. Operating system & version (e.g. Windows 7 embedded) ____________________
F. Special API or driver ____________________ (If yes, please provide it for debug, thank you.)
G. Running applications _____________________
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3) Describe your problems or questions:

4) Send the above info to one of the following Acrosser contact windows:
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction .................................................... 7

1.1. System Specifications ....................................................................................... 7

1.2. Packing List ........................................................................................................ 9

1.3. Features ............................................................................................................ 10

1.4. System Dissection ........................................................................................... 11

Chapter 2 Procedures of Assembly/Disassembly .................... 14

2.1 2.5” HDD Installation ........................................................................................ 14

2.2 CF Card Installation ......................................................................................... 17

2.3 Memory Installation ......................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3 Board Introduction ..................................................... 21

3.1. Specifications ................................................................................................... 21

3.2. Package Contents (for System) ...................................................................... 22

3.3. Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 23

Chapter 4 H/W Information ......................................................... 24

4.1. Mainboard illustration...................................................................................... 24

4.2. Locations of IO ports & Jumper settings definition ...................................... 26

4.2.1. COMBO and LAN Connector ................................................................ 26

4.2.2. USB Connector ...................................................................................... 27

4.2.3. HDMI Connector .................................................................................... 27

4.2.4. Power/HDD LED, DC1, PWR1 ............................................................... 28

4.2.5. GPIO1, GPIO2, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 ....................................... 29

4.2.6. CF1 ......................................................................................................... 30

4.2.7. CN_SATA1, SIM1, MINIPCIE1 ............................................................... 30

4.2.8. CN_DIMM_1, CN_DIMM_2, SW4, SW3, SW2, SW1 .............................. 31

Chapter 5 BIOS Settings ............................................................. 32

5.1. Main Setup ........................................................................................................ 33

5.2. Advanced Setup ............................................................................................... 34

5.2.1 SATA Configuration ............................................................................... 35

5.2.2 F81216 Second Super IO Configuration .............................................. 36

5.2.3 W83627DHG Super IO Configuration ................................................... 37

5.2.4 W83627DHG HW Monitor ...................................................................... 38

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5.3. Chipset Setup ................................................................................................... 39

5.3.1. SB USB Configuration ................................................................ .......... 40

5.3.2. Graphics Configuration ................................ ................................ ........ 41

5.4. Boot Setup ........................................................................................................ 42

5.5. Security setup ................................................................................................ .. 43

5.6. Save & Exit Setup ............................................................................................ 44

Chapter 6 Function Description ................................................. 46

6.1. Digital Inputs .................................................................................................... 46

6.2. Digital Outputs ................................................................................................. 47

6.3. Watchdog Timer ............................................................................................... 47

6.4. Serial ATA (SATA) ............................................................................................. 47

6.5. USB ................................................................................................................... 48

6.6. GPI / GPO connector definition ...................................................................... 48

Chapter 7 Driver And Utility Installation .................................... 50

7.1. Introduction to Driver CD Interface ................................................................ 50

7.1.1. Driver Page ............................................................................................ 51

7.1.2. Utility Page ............................................................................................. 56

7.1.3. Application Page ................................................................................... 58

7.1.4. Documents Page ................................................................................... 60

Chapter 8 Software Installation and Programming Guide ....... 61

8.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 61

8.1.1. Overview ................................................................................................ 61

8.2. API List and Descriptions................................................................................ 62

8.2.1. General ................................................................................................... 62

8.2.2. GPIO ....................................................................................................... 63

8.2.3. Watchdog ............................................................................................... 64

8.2.4. Hardware Monitor .................................................................................. 65

8.2.5. Serial Mode ............................................................................................ 67

FAQ ............................................................................................... 68

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Specification

CPU

Intel Core i7 3517UE 1.7GHz
Intel Core i3 3217UE 1.6GHz
Intel Celeron Processor 1047UE 1.4GHz
Intel Celeron Processor 927UE 1.5GHz

Chipset

Intel HM76

BIOS

AMI UEFI BIOS

Memory

2 x 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets support 1333/1600MHz
DDR3 up to 16GB

Video

Graphic Controller

Integrated within HM76

Video Interface

● 2 x HDMI (HDMI Type A connector)

● 1 x VGA (Combo connector)

Storage

SATA

1 x SATA III port with SATA power connector

CF

1 x Compact Flash Type II socket

Chapter 1 System Introduction

AES-HM76Z1FL series with Intel 3rd generation Core i7/i3/Celeron processor is a
multi-function in Industrial computer, which is suitable for using in all kind of applications.
Besides basic I/O ports like RS232/422/485, GPI/GPO, Combo VGA/USB/audio, it has
complete wireless solutions for 3.5G or Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB 3.0 and swappable 2.5” HDD.

AES-HM76Z1FL is an ultra slim (20mm height only) system for easy installation. With Intel
advanced CPU, it is a powerful platform to satisfy different applications. Over 20 years
experience, Acrosser solve the system thermal issues with fanless design. With 3.5G or
Wi-Fi wireless solutions, customers can save man-power and time for network cables. It also
passes IEC, FCC and CE regulations to confirm the excellent quality.

AES-HM76Z1FL is the right choice with the best performance/price ratio for your industrial
applications.

1.1. System Specifications

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Communication

Expansion

1 x MiniPCIe socket(For 3.5G/WiFi)

SIM

1 x SIM slot (SIM card changeable without opening case)

Ethernet

● 2 x GbE (RJ45 with LED)

● Realtek RTL8111F

USB

● 3 x USB 3.0 (USB 3.0 Type A connector)

● 2 x USB 2.0 (1 for MiniPCIe / 1 for Combo connector)

Serial Ports

● 2 x RS-232 (DB9 connector)

● 2 x RS-422/485 (DB15 connector, shared with GPIO)

GPIO

● 8 x GPI (DB15 connector, shared with RS-422/485)

● 8 x GPO (DB15 connector, shared with RS-422/485)

Audio

● 1 x Line-Out (Combo connector)

● Realtek ALC662

Power Requirement

Power Supply

12V/60W Power Adaptor (DC Jack)

Software

OS Support

Windows 7(32/64bit), Windows 7 Embedded(32bit) ,
Fedora 17(32/64bit), Ubuntu 12.10(32/64bit)

Mechanical & Environment

Thermal

Fanless (Heatsink)

Dimension

274.4 mm x 182.8 mm x 20 mm

Operating Temp

0 ~ 45°C (32 ~ 113°F)

Storage Temp

-20 ~ 80°C (-4 ~ 176°F)

Relative Humidity

0 ~ 90%, non-condensing

Safety

CE, FCC class A

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Model Name

Part Lists

QTY

AES-HM76Z1FL

AES-HM76Z1FL system

1

Quick manual

1

CD Utility

1

USA or Europe or Japan or UK power cord

1

DC12V universal adapter

1

Combo cable

1

GPIO cable

2

2.4~2.5GHz Antenna

2

Description

Connection

3.5G module

Mini-PCIe

WiFi module

Mini-PCIe

Memory DDR3 2G+2G

Memory DDR3 4G+4G

Memory DDR3 8G+8G

1.2. Packing List

Check if the following items are included in the package.

The following is optional module information. You can contact Acrosser sales rep or
local authorized channel to get more detailed info.

Note: Combo cable has 4 output connectors. Only “USB”, “VGA” and “audio” are
available features. Please connect them correctly. The remaining connector is
reserved for other products.

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1.3. Features

 Support Intel 3rd generation Core i7 / i3 processor and Celeron Processor CPU + HM76

chipset

 DDR3 non ECC SO-DIMM * 2, up to 16GB memory
 HDMI x 2
 Combo connector --- VGA + Audio + USB
 SATA III & SATA power x 1
 Swappable 2.5” HDD kit x 1
 GbE chip LAN x 2
 COM x 4 (2 x RS232 & 2 x RS422/485)
 CF type II socket x 1 / SIM slot x 1
 Mini PCIe socket x 1 (Capable for WiFi or 3.5G)
 Flexible GPIO ports (8-in, 8-out)

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1.4. System Dissection

(1) Dimensions

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Combo

LAN * 2

HDMI * 2

Antenna * 2

USB * 3

DC Input

COM * 2

GPO (output)

GPI (input)

POWER

(2) Front Panel

(3) Back Panel

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Item

Description

Quantity

1

TOP COVER

1

2

BOTTOM BASE

1

3

HDD DRIVER COVER

1

4

HEATSINK MODULE SET

1

5

MAIN BOARD

1

6

DDR3 MEMORY COVER

1

(4) System Configuration

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Chapter 2 Procedures of Assembly/Disassembly

2.1 2.5” HDD Installation

The following instructions will guide you to install 2.5” HDD step-by-step.

1. Unfasten screw of HDD cover and take off it.

2. There is the empty space reserved for HDD installation.

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pull-tab opener

with sticker

3. We have a customized pull-tab opener which can easily un-install HDD. Please
stick HDD with this pull-tab opener before installation. Our system has equipped
with SATA connector. Please insert and push HDD into the SATA connector.

P.S. We recommend using SSD of H9.5mm.

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P.S. The following is reference diagram for HDD un-installation.

4. Assemble HDD cover back by fastening the screw.

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2.2 CF Card Installation

1. Unfasten screw of HDD cover and take off it.

2. Push CF card into CF socket.

3. Finish the CF card installation. Please assemble the HDD cover back and fasten
the screws.

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2.3 Memory Installation

1. Unfasten screw of memory cover and take off it.

2. Install the DDR3 memory into the socket.

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3. Assemble memory cover back by fastening the screw.

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Board Guide

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Chapter 3 Board Introduction

AMB-HM76Z1 series with Intel 3rd generation Core i7/i3/Celeron processor is a
multi-function in Industrial main board, which is suitable for using in all kind of applications.
Besides basic I/O ports like RS232/422/485, GPI/GPO, Combo VGA/USB/audio, it has
complete wireless solutions for 3.5G or Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB 3.0 and swappable 2.5” HDD.

AMB-HM76Z1 is the right choice with the best performance/price ratio for your industrial
applications.

3.1. Specifications

 Support Intel 3rd generation Core i7 / i3 processor and Celeron Processor CPU + HM76

chipset

 DDR3 non ECC SO-DIMM * 2, up to 16GB memory
 HDMI x 2
 Combo connector --- VGA + Audio + USB
 SATA III & SATA power x 1
 Swappable 2.5” HDD kit x 1
 GbE chip LAN x 2
 COM x 4 (2 x RS232 & 2 x RS422/485)
 CF type II socket x 1 / SIM slot x 1
 Mini PCIe socket x 1 (Capable for WiFi or 3.5G)
 Flexible GPIO ports (8-in, 8-out)

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3.2. Package Contents (for System)

Check if the following items are included in the package.

 1 x AES-HM76Z1FL System
 1 x Software Utility CD
 2 x GPIO cable
 1 x Quick Manual
 1 x Adapter
 1 x Power cord
 1 x Combo cable
 2 x 2.4~2.5GHz Antenna

Note: Combo cable has 4 output connectors. Only “USB”, “VGA” and “audio” are available
features. Please connect them correctly. The remaining connector is reserved for other
products.

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3.3. Block Diagram

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Chapter 4 H/W Information

This chapter describes the installation of main board. At first, it shows the Function
diagram and the layout. It then describes the unpacking information which you should
read carefully, as well as the jumper/switch settings for the main board configuration.

4.1. Mainboard illustration

Top Side

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Bottom Side

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COMBO1

PIN

SIGNAL

PIN

SIGNAL

1

USB+

11

DDCCL

2

USB-

12

NC 3 GND

13

GND

4

VCC5

14

Audo_R

5

GND

15

GND 6 RED

16

NC 7 Green

17

Audo_L

8

Blue

18

NC

9

HSYNC

19

NC

10

VSYNC

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DDCDA

LAN2 RJ45 LAN Connector

LED

ON/OFF

Status

LED1

OFF

10Mbps

Green

100Mbps

Orange

1000Mbps

LED2

Yellow

Link/Active

OFF

LAN OFF

LAN1 RJ45 LAN Connector

4.2. Locations of IO ports & Jumper settings definition

4.2.1. COMBO and LAN Connector

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USB3

Standard USB 3.0 Type-A connector

1

5V

5

SS_RX -

2

Data -

6

SS_RX +

3

Data +

7

GND 4 GND

8

SS_TX -

--

-----

9

SS_TX +

USB2

USB1

HDMI2, HDMI1

PIN

SIGNAL

PIN

SIGNAL

1

DATA2+

2

GND

3

DATA2-

4

DATA1+

5

GND

6

DATA1-

7

DATA0+

8

GND

9

DATA0-

10

CLK+

11

GND

12

CLK-

13

NC

14

NC

15

DDCCL

16

DDCDA

17

GND

18

+5V

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HPD

4.2.2. USB Connector

4.2.3. HDMI Connector

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LED2

HDD LED

LED1

Power LED

DC1

DC Power Input

PIN

DEFINE

1

Power IN

2

GND 3 GND

PWR1

Push this button to Power On the system.

4.2.4. Power/HDD LED, DC1, PWR1

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GPIO2 / COM4

GPI Pin Define:

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

16

NC

GPIO1 / COM3

COM2, COM1

GPO Pin Define:

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

16

NC

Only For RS-232 Function

Pin

SIGNAL

1

DSR

2

DCD

3

RTS

4

SIN 5 CTS

6

SOUT 7 RI 8 DTR 9 NC

10

GND

4.2.5. GPIO1, GPIO2, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4

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CF1

CF CARD Type II Socket

CN_SATA1(only support 5V device)

PIN

Signal

PIN

Signal

1

GND

2

TX+

3

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

6

RX+

7

GND

8

NC

9

NC

10

NC

11

GND

12

GND

13

GND

14

VCC5

15

VCC5

16

VCC5

17

GND

18

NC

19

GND

20

NC

21

NC

22

NC

4.2.6. CF1

4.2.7. CN_SATA1, SIM1, MINIPCIE1

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SIM1

MINIPCIE1

SIM Card Holder

Connects to 3.5G Cell phone SIM

Card.

MINI PCI Express

Connector

CN_DIMM_1 / CN_DIMM_2

DDR3 non ECCSO-DIMM
connector

SW1 / SW3 (COM3 / COM4 RX

Terminator resistor selection )

SW2 / SW4 (COM3 / COM4 TX

Terminator resistor selection )

Default : All Off

Default : All Off

4.2.8. CN_DIMM_1, CN_DIMM_2, SW4, SW3, SW2, SW1

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Chapter 5 BIOS Settings

This chapter describes the BIOS menu displays and explains how to perform common

tasks needed to get the system up and running. It also gives detailed explanation of the
elements found in each of the BIOS menus. The following topics are covered:

 Main Setup
 Advanced Setup
 Chipset Setup
 Boot Setup
 Security Setup
 Save & Exit Setup

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5.1. Main Setup

Once you enter the AMI BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the < + > < - > keys to select
the value you want in each item.

Note: Listed at the bottom of the menu are the control keys. If you need any help with the
item fields, you can press the <F1> key, and it will display the relevant information.

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Option

Choice

Description

SATA Configuration

N/A

SATA Device Options Settings

F81216 Second

Super IO

Configuration

NA

System Second Super IO Chip Parameters.

W83627DHG Super

IO Configuration

N/A

System Super IO Chip Parameters.

W83627DHG HW

Monitor

NA

Monitor hardware status

5.2. Advanced Setup

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Option

Choice

Description

SATA Configuration

Enable / Disable

Enable or disable SATA Device.

SATA Mode

Selection

IDE / AHCI

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

Port 1

Enable / Disable

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

CF CARD

Enable / Disable

Determines how CF CARD operate.

5.2.1 SATA Configuration

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Option

Choice

Description

COM 1 ~ Com 2

Configuration

NA

Set Parameters of COM1 ~ COM2

COM 3 ~ Com 4

Configuration

NA

Set Parameters of COM3 ~ COM4

COM3 422/485

function

RS-422 / RS-485

Enable COM_3 422 function or only 485 function

COM4 422/485

function

RS-422 / RS-485

Enable COM_4 422 function or only 485 function

5.2.2 F81216 Second Super IO Configuration

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Option

Choice

Description

Parallel Port

Configuration

NA

The Parallel Port used as the GPO

5.2.3 W83627DHG Super IO Configuration

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5.2.4 W83627DHG HW Monitor

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Option

Choice

Description

LAN 1 ~2

Enabled / Disabled

Control the LAN port Enable / Disable.

Audio

Disabled / Auto

Control Detection of the Azalia device.
Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled.
Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

SB USB

configuration

N/A

SB USB Configuration settings

Graphics

Configuration

N/A

Graphics Parameters

5.3. Chipset Setup

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Option

Choice

Description

xHCI Mode

Disabled / Auto /

Smart Auto

Mode of operation of xHCI controller.

EHCI1 ~ 2

Enable / Disable

Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI
controller must always be enabled.

Legacy USB Support

Enabled / Disabled

/ Auto

Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are
connected.
Disable option will keep USB devices available only for EFI
applications.

5.3.1. SB USB Configuration

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Option

Choice

Description

DVMT Pre-Allocated

32M / 64M / 96M / 128M /

160M / 192M / 224M / 256M

/ 288M / 320M / 352M /

384M / 416M / 448M / 480M

/ 512M / 1024M

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

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

128M / 256M / MAX

Select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic memory
size used by the Internal Graphics
Device.

Primary IGFX Boot

Display

VBIOS Default / D_SUB /

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2

Select the Video Device which will be
activate4d 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

5.3.2. Graphics Configuration

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Option

Choice

Description

Setup Prompt

timeout

2

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535
(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Boot up Num Lock

State

On / off

Select the keyboard NumLock state

Boot Logo

Enables / disables

Enables or disables Quiet Boot option

Fast Boot

Enables / disables

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.

5.4. Boot Setup

Choose boot priority.

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Option

Choice

Description

Administrator

Password

NA

Set Administrator Password

Secure boot

Enables / disables

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

5.5. Security setup

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option

Choice

Description

Save Changes and Exit

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for save

changes and exit.

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and

Exit

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for discard

changes and exit.

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation: Load

Previous Values

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

Discard Changes

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation: Save

configuration

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

5.6. Save & Exit Setup

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Restore Defaults

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation: Load

Previous Values

Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation: Load
Optimized Defaults

Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Pressing <Enter> on

this item for

confirmation: Save

configuration

Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

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Chapter 6 Function Description

6.1. Digital Inputs

There are 8 clamped diode protection digital inputs. You can read the status of any input
through the software API. These digital inputs are general purpose input. You can define
their purpose for any digital input function. The detailed information please refers to Software
Programming Guide for how to use the API.

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

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6.2. Digital Outputs

There are 8 clamped diode protection digital outputs. You can control the output status of
these digital outputs through the software API. The eight digital outputs are capable sink
maximum 500 mA current for each channel and maximum output voltage is 12V. These
digital outputs are general purpose outputs. The detailed information please refers to
Software Programming Guide for how to use the API.

Following diagrams state how to connect the digital outputs to devices on the system.

6.3. 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 re-set 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.

6.4. 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.

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GPI O2 / COM4 pin definition

PCBA

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

16

NC

DB15

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

GPIO1 / COM3 pin definition

PCBA

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

16

NC

DB15

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

6.5. USB

There are three USB 3.0 connectors on the main board. USB 3.0 signals are compatible with
USB 2.0 signals. You can connect USB 3.0 or 2.0 devices without any problems. There
are also two USB 2.0 signals used by mini-PCIe and combo USB interface.

6.6. GPI / GPO connector definition

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GPI / GPO cable color definition

GPI/GPO DB15 cable

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

11

Light Green

12

Light Blue

13

Pink

14

Brown/White

15

Yellow

N/A

N/A

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Chapter 7 Driver And Utility Installation

7.1. Introduction to Driver CD Interface

Acrosser provides the driver CD, which includes the drivers, utilities, applications and

documents. For Windows environment, it can be guided by the setup program; for Linux
environment, the related files can be found at folder “HM76Z1\Linux”.

Once putting the CD into the optical disk drive, it will run automatically. The driver CD

will also detect the main board information to see if they are matched. The following error
messages appear if you get an incorrect driver CD.

It indicates that the board information is not match with the driver CD. Please find the correct
CD to install the driver, thank you.

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7.1.1. Driver Page

Please execute “setup” program from driver CD. Then, this is the Driver Installation Page.

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Click the icon, all the drivers will be selected.

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Click the icon to install the selected drivers. It will take around 5~10

minutes to finish the installation.

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After complete installation, please click ‘Yes’ to restart the system.

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Click this icon to browse this CD content.

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7.1.2. Utility Page

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Customers can use “Test Utility” to verify system GPIO, WatchDog, H/W Monitor and COM
Mode features.

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7.1.3. Application Page

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Please install Intel MEI and Acrosser Driver into the system. Windows OS will create

“AcroDev” device.

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7.1.4. Documents Page

Double click on one of the items to open the manual.

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Chapter 8 Software Installation and

Programming Guide

8.1. Introduction

8.1.1. 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 configure 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.

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8.2. API List and Descriptions

8.2.1. General

1. Syntax:

lib_init(void)

Description: library initialization, using this library must call this function first.

Parameters:

None.

Return Value: 0:Successful, -1:Fail.

2. Syntax:

lib_close(void)

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

Parameters:

None.

Return Value: 0:Successful, -1:Fail.

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8.2.2. GPIO

1 Syntax:

get_gpi_status(int pin)

Description: Get the status of GPIO input pins status.

Parameters:

This function takes an integral variable as the parameter.
The pin0 ~ 7 is pins.

Return Value: 1:HIGH, 0:LOW.

2 Syntax:

get_gpo_status(int pin)

Description: Get the status of GPIO output pins status.

Parameters:

This function takes an integral variable as the parameter.
The pin0 ~ 7 is pins.

Return Value: 1:HIGH, 0:LOW.

3 Syntax:

set_gpo(int pin, int value)

Description: Set the status of GPIO Output value.

Parameters:

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

Return Value: None

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8.2.3. Watchdog

1. Syntax:

wdt_start(int value)

Description: This function of the watchdog time to start counter.

Parameters: The parameter ‘value’ is the value to set to watchdog timer register. The

range is 1~ 255 .

Return Value: None.

2. Syntax:

wdt_stop(Void)

Description: Any time call this function will stop Watchdog Timer.

Parameters: None.

Return Value: None.

3. Syntax:

get_wdt_count()

Description: This function read the value of the watchdog time counter.

Parameters: None.

Return Value: This function returns the value of the time counter.

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8.2.4. Hardware Monitor

1. Syntax:

get_cpu_temp(void)

Description: Get the CPU Temperature.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An Integral number.

2. Syntax:

get_sys_temp(void)

Description: Get the System Temperature.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An Integral number.

3. Syntax:

get_cpu_core_voltage(void)

Description: Get the CPU Core Voltage.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An float number.

4. Syntax:

get_5_voltage(void)

Description: Get the 5V Voltage.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An float number.

5. Syntax:

get_12_voltage(void)

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Description: Get the 12V Voltage.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An float number.

6. Syntax:

get_33_voltage(void)

Description: Get the 3.3V Voltage.

Parameters: None
Return Value: An float number.

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8.2.5. Serial Mode

1. Syntax:

get_comport_mode(int com)

Description: Get the Com port mode.

Parameters: 0:Com3, 1:Com4
Return Value: 0:RS485, 1:RS422

2. Syntax:

set_comport_mode(int com, int mode)

Description: Set the Com port mode.

Parameters: 0:Com3, 1:Com4.

0:RS485, 1:RS422

Return Value: None.

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FAQ

Why Linux operating system cannot re-install by the same storage device?

Make sure the original data had been cleaned on the storage device which will be installed for.

- It is recommendation to format the storage device before the installation.

Why the display abnormally on screen during Linux installing?

1. Change the other one monitor and try to install again.

2. OS installs in basic graphics mode.

Why the display resolution only for 800x600 and 1024x768 at X Window under Basic
Graphic Mode?

1. Make sure the Vender and Project of monitor detected correctly on the Display configuration.

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

3. To adjust setting in XORG.CONF.

- To determine the interval between the two frequencies (Max. and Min.) for both horizontal scanning and

vertical scanning which are by your monitor supporting.
For example:
HorizSync 30.0 - 80
VertRefresh 50 - 75

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

- Reboot system.

Does my system support Windows 8?

The system is designed and verified with , Windows 7, Fedora 17 and Ubuntu 12.10. But, we did not verify this
system with Windows 8. Please check with Acrosser local sales rep. or authorized channels who will help you to
confirm whether we have provided new Windows 8 driver..

Why do we get error message when we execute utility program?

1. Make sure all the drivers have been installed correctly.

2. If the problem did not solve, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized channels.

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 fitting.

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

No display when power on?

1. Make sure all cables are connected well and the power is on:

2. Restore CMOS default setting via clear CMOS jumper, then reboot the system

3. If the problem did not solve, please keep the necessary components (CPU, memory, keyboard and HDD)
to test:

4.1 If the system could power on well with the above configuration, please plug the other components back
one by one to find out which one may cause this problem.

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

4.2.1 Memory issue:

A. Clean the Golden Finger of memory
B. Clean the memory slots
C. Leave only one memory stick to test
D. If convenient, please change different memory modules to test again

4.2.2 Graphics card issue:

A. Clean the Golden Finger of graphics card
B. Clean the graphics card slots
C. Try to test the onboard graphics card if there is onboard VGA integrated
D. If convenient, please change different graphic cards to test again

4.2.3 CPU issue:

A. Check whether the CPU is in our supported CPU
B. Check whether there are any damagers of your CPU or CPU socket.
C. Check whether the CPU fan is correctly connected

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Model: AES-HM76Z1FL
P/N:010040xxx
S/N:xxxxxxx I
CPU: i7 3517UE

Memory: DDR3 non ECC 4GB

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.

(reference only)

How do I connect the second monitors to my system?

1. Basically, there are “duplicate” and “extend” mode for the second monitor.
A. duplicate mode –- you will see the same contents on both monitors.
B. extend mode – your monitors display different contents, and you can drag your contents between

the first and second monitor.

2. Ensure the display device setting is correct and monitor cables are connected well.
A. For device setting, it could be different because of different operating systems and S/W version
B. You can search from “Google” as reference setting.

3. If the problem did not solve, please contact Acrosser FAE or authorized channel.

My system has audio problem?

If your system has audio problem, below are a few steps you can follow to attempt to correct the issue.

 Ensure that the BIOS enable on-board audio function (reference diagram)

.
 Ensure the audio driver and device has been installed successfully.

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 Ensure speaker connect to the right connector.
 Sometimes, audio has been set “MUTE”. Please adjust the audio volume louder.
 If the problem persists, please contact Acrosser FAE or local authorized channel.

My system can not connect to internet?

If your system can not connect to internet, below are a few steps you can follow to attempt to correct the issue.

 Ensure that network adapter can be recognized in Device Manager
 If there is question mark or exclamation mark in the network adapter, please re-install your OS and

network driver. If the problem did not solve, please contact your local FAE or sales rep for tests.

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 Ensure the Network Connections/Local Area Connection is enabled (right click and choose “Enable”).

If the problem persists, please turn off firewall and anti-virus S/W. If the problem still exists, please
contact local FAE or service center for tests.

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 If the Network Connections/Local Area Connection is showed “limited connection” (yellow

exclamation mark), please disable and enable your connection to fix this problem. Or, you can
unplug and plug the LAN cable to fix the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your
MIS whether there are any DHCP or IP configuration or ISP/WAN setting limitation.