This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC certification purposes, and there is an English user manual included as a PDF file on the
website. Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to
be sold and/or installed in China.
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Part No. 2006K22500Edition 1
Printed in ChinaMay 2017
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2017
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any
form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements
of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For outof-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1.Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (F
spee
d, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.
ing abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the pr
anyth
occurs.
2.Call your de
and an
3.If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your
more q
4.Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacemen
Order Card
in a ship
ot eligible for warranty service.
is n
5.Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prep
to yo
ur dealer.
aler and describe the problem. Please have your ma
y helpful information readily available.
uickly.
and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as
pable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase da
or example, CPU
) Note
oblem
nual, product,
return
t
your sales receipt)
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aid
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving anten
Increa
Con
receiver is conne
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
se the separation between the equipment and receiver
nect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
cted.
na.
.
the
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Technical Support and Assistance
1.Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2.Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer se
nter for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have th
ce
following
– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheral attachments
– Description of your software (operating system, version, application software
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages
information ready before you call:
etc.
)
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
rvice
e
,
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
Note!Notes provide optional additional information.
Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
1 x ARK-2250 unit
1 x Registration and 2 years warranty card
1 x China RoHS
1 x 2-pole Phoenix to DC jack power cable
1 x Utility CD
1 x Simplified Chinese manual
data.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Ordering Information
Model NumberDescription
ARK-2250L-U6A1EARK-2250L Intel Core i7-6600U 2.6GHz system
ARK-2250L-U3A1EARK-2250L Intel Core i3-6100U 2.3GHz system
Optional Accessories
For ARK-2250
Part NumberDescription
96PSA-A60W12W6AC-to-DC Adapter, DC12V/5A 60W with lockable DC jack
AMO-2204E3x GbE + iDoor (2nd layer, this iDoor support USB I/F only)
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Safety Instructions
1.Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2.Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3.Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Use a da
cloth. Don
clothe for
4.For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment and sh
e easily accessible.
b
5.Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6.Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause
injury.
7.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting
equ
ipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8.Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipmen
the power
9.Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not pl
anythin
10. All caut
11.If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equ
to a
void being damaged by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause
sh
ock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personn
ould open the equipment.
sh
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
personne
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage temper
y go below -40° C (-40° F) or above 85° C (185° F). This could damage
ma
equ
ipment. the equipment should be in a controlled environment.
16. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Repl
the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer, di
eries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
batt
17. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:198
is no more th
18. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in
Restr
19. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan-
tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements cont
here
’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture shee
cleaning.
outlet.
g over the power co
ions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
l:
the user's man
an 70 dB (A).
icted Access Area.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
According to FCC 15.407(e), the device is intended to operate in the frequency
band of 5.15GHz to 5.25GHz under all conditions of normal operation. Normal
operation of this device is restricted to indoor used only to reduce any potential
for harmful interference to co-channel MSS operations.
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-2250 series.
1.1Introduction
ARK-2250 is an intelligent, modular and fanless embedded system. A fully modular
design, ARK-2250 supports easy I/O switching with optional iDoor modules, wide
range power board and MIOe board expansions. ARK-2250 is targeted at factory
automation, machine automation, kiosks, and self-service applications.
Rugged & Multifunctional Design
ARK-2250 embedded box PC is powered by an Intel 6th gen core i3/i7 processor.
The compact size system provides a selection of I/O ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0,
2 x GbE, 4 x COM, 2 x mPCIe and 1 x 2.5" HDD. The default power input is 12V DC
in, and it also supports an optional wide range 9~36V power module with wide temperature operation of -20 to 60C. ARK-2250 passes worldwide certification including
CE/FCC, CB, UL, CCC and BSMI.
Multiple Display Support
ARK-2250 supports up to 3 display types: VGA, HDMI as the default display, and with
an expansion display module, it can provide DP, HDMI, DVI-D as the 3rd optional display port. The graphic engine is DirectX 11.3, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 2.1 Full
AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode.
Built in Intelligent Management Tools - WISE-PaSS/RMM
Advantech WISE-PaSS/RMM provides a valuable suite of programmable APIs such
as multi-level watchdog, hardware monitor, system restore, and other user-friendly
interface. iManager is an intelligent self-management cross platform tool that monitors system status for problems and takes action if anything is abnormal. It offers a
boot up guarantee in critical, low temperature environments so systems can automatically recover when voltages dip. WISE-PaSS/RMM makes the whole system more
reliable and more intelligent. ARK-2250L provides easy remote management so
users can monitor, configure, and control a large number of terminals to make maintenance and system recovery simpler.
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1.2Product Features
1.2.1General
CPU:
Intel 6th gen core i7-6600U processor 2.6GHz
Intel 6th gen core i3-6100U processor 2.3GHz
BIOS: AMI UEFI 128Mbit
System Memory: 1x DDR3L 1600MHz up to 16 GB
Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
I/O Interface: 4 x RS232/422/485
USB: 2 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0 compliant ports
Audio: High Definition Audio (HD), Line out, Mic-in
Storage: 1 x mSATA and 1 x high capacity 2.5” SATA HDD (up to 12.5mm
height)
Expansion Interface:
– Supports 2 x MiniPCIe (1 with SIM holder)
– Supports 1 x iDoor expansion (by 1st layer)
– Supports 1 x ARK Plus expansion (by 2nd layer)
Chapter 1General Introduction
1.2.2Display
Controller: Intel® HD Graphics 520
Resolution:
– VGA: Supports up to 1920 x 1200
– HDMI: Supports up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz
Speed: 1000 Mbps
Interface: 2 x RJ45
Standard: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3y,
IEEE 802.ab.
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1.3Chipset
1.3.1Functional Specification
1.3.1.1 Processor
Processor
Memory
1.3.1.2 Chipset
Internal Graphics Features
Video Accelerator
SATA Interface
USB Interface
BIOSUEFI 128Mbit
Intel 6th gen core i7-6600U processor 2.6GHz
Intel 6th gen core i3-6100U processor 2.3GHz
Supports DDR3L 1600MHz up to 16GB
1 x 204-pin SODIMM socket type
DirectX 11.3, OpenGL 4.4
Display Ports VGA + HDMI, HDMI 1.4a
H/W accelerated video decode
Video decoder: AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode
Supports DVD, Blu-ray, and HD video
Supports several optional sections of Serial ATA II: Extensions to
Serial ATA 1.0 Specification, Revision 1.0
Supports SATA transfers to 300 Mbytes/sec.
Supports mSATA socket
USB host interface with support for 1 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports
All ports are High-Speed, Full-Speed, and Low-Speed capable
Supports legacy keyboard/mouse software
1.3.1.3 Others
Serial ports
Ethernet
Audio
Battery backup BATTERY 3V/210 mAh with WIRE x 1
COM1 ~ COM4: Supports RS-232/422/485 and change mode under
BIOS setting
** COM1 ~ COM4 RS-485 supports auto-flow control.
COM connector: D-SUB CON. 9P
LAN1 Intel i219, LAN2 Intel i210
Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3y,
IEEE 802.ab.
Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps.
LAN Connectors: Phone Jack RJ45 8P 90D(F)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888S:
Compliant with HD Audio specifications
Supports 16/20/24-bit DAC and 16/20/24-bit ADC resolution
Supports: Line-out, Mic-in
Audio Connectors: Ear Phone Jack * 2
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1.3.2WISE-PaSS/RMM
Sequence controlSupported
Watchdog timerMulti Level WDT
Programmable 1-255 sec / min
Hardware monitorCPU Temperature / input Current / input Voltage
Power savingDeep sleep S5 mode
System informationRunning HR / Boot record
1.4Mechanical Specifications
1.4.1Dimensions
260[10.24] x 54[2.13] x 140.2[5.52] Unit: mm [Inch]
Chapter 1General Introduction
Figure 1.1 ARK-2250 Mechanical dimension drawing
1.4.2Weight
2.3 kg (5.06 lb)
1.5Power Requirement
1.5.1System Power
Minimum power input:
– ARK-2250: DC 12V, 5A
1.5.2RTC Battery
Lithium 3 V/210 mAH
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1.6Environment Specification
1.6.1Operating Temperature
With Industrial Grade SSD/mSATA: -20 ~ 60° C (-4~140° F), with air flow,
speed=0.7 m/sec
With 2.5-inch hard disk 0 to 45° C (32~113° F), with air flow, speed=0.7 m/sec
1.6.2Relative Humidity
95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
1.6.3Storage Temperature
-40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F)
1.6.4Vibration during Operation
When the system is equipped with SSD/mSATA: 3Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, ran-
dom, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
1.6.5Shock during Operation
When the system is equipped with SSD/mSATA: 30G, IEC 60068-2-27, half
sine, 11 ms duration.
1.6.6Safety
UL, CB, CCC, BSMI
1.6.7EMC
CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI
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Chapter2
2 H/W Installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of ARK2250 hardware.
2.1Introduction
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The following sections show the internal jumpers settings and the external connector
pin assignments for application.
2.2Jumpers
2.2.1Jumper Description
You may configure ARK-2250 to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two
metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over
the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To
open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins,
labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you
simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
ARK-2250 provides four D-sub 9-pin connectors, which offers RS232/422/485 serial
communication interface ports. Default setting is RS-232, if you want to use RS-422/
485, you can refer to Section 3.4.2 BIOS Setup.
Table 2.3: COM Connector Pin Assignments
RS-232RS-422RS-485
PinSignal NameSignal NameSignal Name
1DCDTx-DATA-
2RxDTx+DATA+
3TxDRx+NC
4DTRRx-NC
5GNDGNDGND
6DSRNCNC
7RTSNCNC
8CTSNCNC
9RINCNC
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Figure 2.3 COM Connector
Note!NC means no connection.
2.3.1.2 Ethernet Connector (LAN)
ARK-2250 is equipped with two Ethernet controllers that are fully compliant with IEEE
802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. LAN1, LAN2 are all equipped with
Intel i219/i210 Ethernet controller. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack
connector with LED indicators on the front side to show its Active/Link status (Green
LED) and Speed status (Yellow LED).
Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connector
Table 2.4: Ethernet Pin Assignments
Pin10/100/1000BaseT Signal Name
1TX+
2TX-
3RX+
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4MDI2+
5MDI2-
6RX-
7MDI3+
8MDI3-
2.3.1.3 Audio Connector
ARK-2250 offers stereo audio ports by three phone jack connectors of Line_Out,
Line_In and Mic_In. The audio chip is controlled by ALC888S, and it’s compliant with
Azalea standard.
Table 2.5: Audio Connector Pin Assignments
PinSignal Name
1Mic_In
2Line_In
3Line_Out
Figure 2.5 Audio Connector
2.3.1.4 USB Connector
ARK-2250 supports up to 5 USB connectors. The USB connectors are used to connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Most digital devices conform to
this standard. The USB interface supports Plug and Play and the user can connect or
disconnect the device without turning off the computer.
Table 2.6: USB Connector Pin Assignments
PinSignal Name PinSignal Name
1VCC2USB_data-
3USB_data+4GND
Figure 2.6 USB Connector
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2.3.1.5 VGA Connector
ARK-2250 provides a high resolution VGA interface connected by a D-sub 15-pin
connector to support a VGA CRT monitor, supports display resolutions of up to 2048
x 1152 @ 60Hz.
Table 2.7: VGA Pin Assignments
PinSignal NamePinSignal Name
1Red2 Green
3Blue4NC
5GND6 GND
7GND8 GND
9NC10GND
11NC12DDAT
13H-SYNC14V-SYNC
15DCLK
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Figure 2.7 VGA Connector
2.3.1.6 Power On/Off Button
ARK-2250’s Power button supports dual functions: Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or
Delay 4 Seconds then off), and Suspend.
2.3.1.7 LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the front panel that indicate system status: Power LED is for
system status; and HDD LED is for HDD status.
Figure 2.8 Power Button
Figure 2.9 LED Indicators
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2.4Installation
2.4.1Memory Installation
1.Unscrew the 4 screws on the top cover. (Please use the tool in the accessory
box.)
2.Remove the top cover and install the memory into the memory socket.
3.Replace the top cover.
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2.4.2HDD/SSD Installation
1.Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover, and the 4 screws on both sides of
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2.Unscrew the 4 screws on the HDD bay.
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3.Install the HDD/SSD into the HDD bay, and fix the HDD onto the bracket.
4.Fix the 4 screws back onto the HDD bay.
5.Replace the bottom cover and fix the 8 screws back onto the system.
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2.4.3mSATA Installation
1.Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover, and the 4 screws on both sides of
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2.Put the mSATA module onto the mSATA slot (CN15), and fasten the 2 screws
back on the mSATA module.
3.Replace the bottom cover and fasten the 8 screws back onto the system.
1.Remove the 4 screws on the top cover. (Please use the tool in the accessory
box.)
2.Remove the 2 screws on the power bracket for the original DC jack on the front
panel.
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3.Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom cover and on both sides of ARK-2250.
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4.Remove the original internal power cable from the M/B.
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5.Link the MIOe-PWR2 internal power cable from M/B to the power board.
6.Turn to the top side, and fasten the 4 screws for the power board, and tape 3
thermal pads on the red marks.
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7.Screw the new power bracket for MIOe-PWR2 on the front panel.
8.Replace the bottom cover and the 8 screws back onto the system.
9.Replace the top cover and the 4 screws.
2.4.5iDoor Module Installation (Option)
Please refer to the start up manual in the iDoor kit.
2.4.62nd Layer MIOe Module Installation (Option)
Chapter 2H/W Installation
Please refer to the start up manual in the iDoor kit.
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Chapter3
3 BIOS Settings
3.1BIOS Setup
With the AMIBIOS setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control the various system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ARK-2250
BIOS setup screens.
Figure 3.1 Setup program initial screen
AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This information is stored in flash ROM so it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.
3.2Entering Setup
Turn on the computer and then press <F2> or <DEL> to enter Setup menu.
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3.2.1Main Setup
When users first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, users will enter the Main setup screen.
Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There
are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS
Setup screen is shown below.
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Figure 3.2 Main setup screen
The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in
blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.
Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
System date / System time
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or
System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date
must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS
format.
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3.2.2Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-2250 setup screen to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen,
such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an
Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced
BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup
screens are shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features setup screen
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3.2.2.1 ACPI Settings
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Figure 3.4 ACPI Setting
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration.
Enable Hibernation
This item allows users to enable or disable hibernation.
ACPI Sleep State
This item allows users to set the ACPI sleep state.
Lock Legacy Resources
This item allows users to lock legacy device resources.
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3.2.2.2 Super I/O Configuration
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).
Serial Port 2 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB).
Serial Port 3 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC).
Serial Port 4 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD).
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3.2.2.3 Embedded Controller Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
EC Hardware Monitor
This page display all information about system Temperature/Voltage/Current.
EC Power Saving Mode
This item allows users to set board’s power saving mode when off.
EC Watch Dog Function
This item allows users to select EC watchdog timer.
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3.2.2.4 S5 RTC Wake Settings
Wake system from S5
Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. Select FixedTime, system will
wake on the hr:min:sec specified.
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3.2.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection for Microsoft
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS).
Console Redirection
This item allows users to configuration console redirection detail settings.
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3.2.2.6 CPU Configuration
Figure 3.5 Intel Fast Flash Standby
Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled for Windows XP.
Execute Disable Bit
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.)
Hardware Prefetcher
Enable mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Enable mid level cache(L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vanderpool Technology.
Power Technology
Enables power management features.
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3.2.2.7 PPM Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
CPU C state Report
Enable/Disable CPU C state report to OS.
Max CPU C-state
This option controls Max C state that the processor will support.
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3.2.2.8 IDE Configuration
Serial-ATA (SATA)
Enable / Disable Serial ATA.
SATA Speed Support
SATA Speed Support Gen1 or Gen2.
SATA Mode
Select IDE / AHCI.
Serial-ATA Port 0 / Port1
Enable / Disable Serial ATA Port0 / Port1.
SATA Port 0 / Port1 HotPlug
Enable / Disable SATA Port0 / Port1 hotplug function.
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3.2.2.9 CSM Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
CSM Support
Enable/Disable CSM Support.
GateA20 Active
UPON REQUEST - GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. We suggest
you do not disable GA20 as this option is useful when any RT code is executed
above 1MB.
Option ROM Messages
Set display mode for Option ROM.
INT19 Trap Response
BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM: IMMEDIATE - execute the
trap right away; POSTPONED - execute the trap during legacy boot.
Boot option filter
This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROM priority.
Network
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
Storage
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Video
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.
Other PCI devices
Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage,
or Video.
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3.2.2.10 Trusted Computing
Trusted Computing
Enables or Disables BIOS support for security devices. OS will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
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3.2.2.11 USB Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Legacy USB Support
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.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OS without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
EHCI Hand-Off
This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.
USB transfer time-out
Time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers.
Device reset time-out
USB mass storage device start unit command time-out.
Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host
Controller. 'Auto' uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port
the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect
if external graphics are present. Secondary boot display selection will appear
based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Select DVMT 5.0 total graphic memory size used by the internal graphics
device.
Aperture Size
Select the aperture size.
DOP CG
Enable/Disable DOP clock gating.
GTT Size
Select the GTT Size.
IGD Thermal
Enable/Disable IGD Thermal.
Spread Spectrum clock
Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum clock.
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3.2.3.4 South Bridge
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Azalia HD Audio
Azalia HD Audio options.
USB Configuration
USB Configuration Settings.
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Configuration settings.
High Precision Timer
Enables or disables the high precision timer.
LAN1 Controller
Enable or Disable the LAN1.
LAN2 Controller
Enable or Disable the LAN2.
PCIE Wake
Enable or Disable PCIE to wake the system from S5.
Restore AC Power Loss
Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.
Serial IRQ Mode
Configure Serial IRQ Mode.
Global SMI Lock
Enable or Disable SMI lock.
BIOS Read/Write Protection
Enable or Disable BIOS SPI region read/write protect.
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3.2.3.5 Azalia HD Audio
Audio Controller
Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally
disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will be
enabled if present disabled otherwise.
Azalia HDMI Codec
Enable/Disable internal HDMI codec for Azalia
HDMI Port B
Enable/Disable HDMI Port B
HDMI Port C
Enable/Disable HDMI Port C
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3.2.3.6 USB Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
OS Selection
OS Selection to choose Windows 8.X / Windows 7.
XHCI Mode
Mode of operation of xHCI controller.
USB 2.0(EHCI) Support
Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be
enabled.
USB Per Port Control
Control each of the USB ports (1~4). Enable: Enable USB per port; Disable: Use
USB port X settings.
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3.2.3.7 PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Port0 / Port2
Enable or Disable the PCI Express Port0 / Port 2 in the chipset.
PCIe Speed
Configure PCIe Port Speed.
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3.2.4Boot Settings
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Setup Prompt Timeout
Number of seconds that the firmware will wait before initiating the original
default boot selection. A value of 0 indicates that the default boot selection is to
be initiated immediately on boot. A value of 65535 (0xFFFF) indicates that firmware will wait for user input before booting. This means the default boot selection is not automatically started by the firmware.
Bootup NumLock State
Select the keyboard NumLock state.
Quiet Boot
Enables or disables Quiet Boot option.
Boot Option #1
Sets the system boot order.
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3.2.5Security Setup
Select Security Setup from the ARK-2250 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security
Setup options, such as password protection is described in this section. To access
the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>:
Change Administrator / User Password
Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type
in the password.
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3.2.6Save & Exit
Chapter 3BIOS Settings
Save Changes and Exit
This item allows you to exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item allows you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item allows you to reset the system after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item allows you to rest system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes
This item allows you to save changes done so far to any of the options.
Discard Changes
This item allows you to discard changes done so far to any of the options.
Restore Defaults
This item allows you to restore/load default values for all the options.
Save as User Defaults
This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the options.
Boot Override
Boot device select can override your boot priority.
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AppendixA
A Watchdog Timer
Sample Code
A.1EC Watchdog Timer sample code
EC_Command_Port = 0x29Ah
EC_Data_Port = 0x299h
Write EC HW ram = 0x89
Watch dog event flag = 0x57
Watchdog reset delay time = 0x5E
Reset event = 0x04
Start WDT function = 0x28
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.STARTup