Advantech ARK-7480 User Manual
ARK-7480
All-In-One, High Performance,
Embedded Box Computer
User Manual
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2005 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
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp.
RTL is a trademark of Realtek Semi-Conductor Co., Ltd.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.
For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit
our websites at: http://www.advantech.com
http://www.advantech.com.tw/products/
Sub_Category.asp?Category_ID=1-TPYQ7&BU=ACG&PD=EC
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://support.advantech.com
This manual is for the ARK-7480-100A1 and ARK-7480-200A1.
Part No. 2006748000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan May 2006
ARK-7480 User Manual ii
Product Warranty (1 year)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year
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 out-of-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. (For example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software
used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you
get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual,
product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and
Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as
your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without
proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship
it prepaid to your dealer.
iii
Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information. Test conditions for
passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of
CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
ARK-7480 User Manual iv
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages
Step 3. ARK-7480 Series Model
There are two sub-models in ARK-7480 series listed below:
Part Number Description
ARK-7480-100A1 Socket 478, Pentium4 based Embedded Box
Computer, with LVDS, DVI, 6 x USB 2.0,
1xRS-232, 5 x RS-232/422/485, Dual Fast
Ethernet, Audio, and 3 PCI slots
ARK-7480-200A1 Socket 478, Pentium4 based Embedded Box
Computer, ARK-7480-100A1 with Extended
Drive Bay
v
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome
comments and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to:
support@advantech.com
Packing List
Before installing your board, make sure that the following materials have
been received:
• One Warranty certificate
• One Software Supporting CD-ROM disk
• One Table Mounting Kit (P/N: 1960003950 x 2 pieces)
• One Wall Mounting Kit (P/N: 1960003949 x 2 pieces)
• IDE HDD Cable, 40/40/40, 60cm (P/N: 1700001757)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
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 damp cloth. Don‘t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use
moisture sheet or clothe for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
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. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment; storage
temperatures above 60ºC may damage the equipment.
8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting
the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
10. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for the
product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical
ARK-7480 User Manual vi
ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater
than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment
from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire
or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service
personnel should open the equipment.
15. If one of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to user‘s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
CAUTION!
THIS COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH A BATTERY-POWERED REAL-TIME CLOCK CIRCUIT. THERE IS A DANGER
OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVLENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURE. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.
vii
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein
angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und
leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten.
Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät
vor überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht
abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber
fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind
zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten
Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung
eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder
Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet
werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz
zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funk-
tioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
ARK-7480 User Manual viii
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller empfohlene-mahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers.
16. ACHTUNG: Es besteht die Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie auf
nicht fach-männische Weise gewechselt wird. Verfangen Sie die Batterie
nur gleicher oder entsprechender Type, wie vom Hersteller empfohlen.
Entsorgen Sie Batterien nach Anweisung des Herstell-ers. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70dB(A) oder weiger. Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen
wurden entsprechend der IEC-704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche
Verantwortung für die Richtigkeit der in diesem Zusammenhang
getätigten Aussagen ab.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.
1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your
PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the
CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.
2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The
sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.
ix
ARK-7480 User Manual x
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Six USB Ports, Six Serial Ports, and Dual LAN Port Capacity for intensive control and communication 2
1.2.2 Compact, Extremely Robust Construction .................... 2
1.2.3 Highly Optimized Integration ........................................ 3
1.2.4 Dual Display, Video Intensive capacity ........................ 3
1.2.5 Highly Robust Casting Construction ............................. 3
1.2.6 Highly Scalable Performance with low power consumption 3
1.2.7 Optimized Integration .................................................... 3
1.3 Hardware Specification..................................................... 3
1.3.1 Processor System ........................................................... 3
1.3.2 Display ........................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Ethernet .......................................................................... 4
1.3.4 Audio ............................................................................. 4
1.3.5 Serial Port ...................................................................... 5
1.3.6 Parallel Port .................................................................... 5
1.3.7 USB ................................................................................ 5
1.3.8 Expansion ....................................................................... 5
1.3.9 Storage Dive Bay ........................................................... 5
1.3.10 Other .............................................................................. 5
1.3.11 Extended Dive Bay (only for Model ARK-7480-200A1)
5
1.3.12 Internal AC-to-DC ATX Power supply unit .................. 6
1.3.13 Mechanical ..................................................................... 6
1.3.14 Environment Specifications ........................................... 6
1.4 Chassis Dimensions........................................................... 7
1.4.1 Dimensions of ARK-7480-100A1 ................................. 7
Figure 1.1:Dimension of ARK-7480-100A1 ................. 7
1.4.2 Dimensions of ARK-7480-200A1 ................................. 7
Figure 1.2:Dimension of ARK-7480-200A1 ................. 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality ............................... 10
2.1 Introduction of ARK-7480 External I/O Connectors...... 10
2.2 Front metal panel external I/O connectors...................... 11
Figure 2.1:Front metal panel external I/O connectors of
Model: ARK-7480-100A1 10
Figure 2.2:Front metal panel external I/O connectors of
Model: ARK-7480-100A1 10
2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button ................................................ 11
2.2.2 LED Indicators ............................................................. 11
xi Table of Contents
2.2.3 Power Input Connector ................................................ 11
2.2.4 COM1, COM3~COM6 Connector .............................. 11
Figure 2.3:COM1, COM3~COM6 connector .............. 11
Table 2.1:COM1, 3~COM6 standard serial port pin as-
2.2.5 COM2 Connector ......................................................... 12
2.2.6 Printer Connector ......................................................... 13
2.2.7 Audio Connector .......................................................... 13
2.2.8 LVDS Connector ......................................................... 14
2.2.9 DVI Connector ............................................................. 15
2.2.10 Ethernet Connectors (LAN1 and LAN 2) ................... 15
2.2.11 PS2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector ................. 16
2.2.12 VGA Connector ........................................................... 17
2.2.13 USB Connectors (USB1 ~ USB6) ............................... 18
signments 11
Figure 2.4:COM2 connector ........................................ 12
Table 2.2:COM2 standard serial port pin assignments 12
Figure 2.5:LPT connector ............................................ 13
Table 2.3:Printer Connector ......................................... 13
Table 2.4:Speaker_Out connector ................................ 13
Table 2.5:Mic_In connector ......................................... 13
Figure 2.6:LVDS Connector ........................................ 14
Table 2.6:LVDS Connector Pin Assignment ............... 14
Figure 2.7:DVI Connector ........................................... 15
Table 2.7:DVI Connector Pin Assignment .................. 15
Figure 2.8:RJ-45 Connector ......................................... 16
Table 2.8:RJ-45 Connector pin assignments ............... 16
Figure 2.9:PS/2 Keyboard connector ........................... 16
Table 2.9:PS/2 Keyboard connector pin assignments . 16
Figure 2.10:PS/2 Mouse connector .............................. 17
Table 2.10:PS/2 Mouse connector pin assignments .... 17
Figure 2.11:VGA connector ........................................ 17
Table 2.11:VGA connector pin assignment ................. 17
Figure 2.12:USB connector ......................................... 18
Table 2.12:Table 2.14 USB Connector ........................ 18
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Upgrade ........... 20
3.1 Jumpers and Connectors.................................................. 20
3.2 Setting jumpers................................................................ 20
3.3 Jumper Location.............................................................. 21
3.4 LVDS/LCD Power Select (JP4)...................................... 22
3.5 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Jumper setting (JP5) ................ 22
3.6 COM 1 ~ COM 6 Ring / Voltage Selection (JP1)........... 22
3.7 CMOS Clearance (JP3)................................................... 23
Table 3.1:Jumpers ........................................................ 21
Figure 3.1:Jumper Location of internal SBC board of
ARK-7480 21
Table 3.2: ................................................................... 22
Table 3.3: ................................................................... 22
Table 3.4: ................................................................... 22
Table 3.5: ................................................................... 23
MIC-3780 User Manual xii
3.8 Installation of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) .......... 23
Figure 3.2:Remove Top cover screws ......................... 25
Figure 3.3:Remove card depress bridge bracket screws ..
25
Figure 3.4: Install the CPU and apply the thermal grease
26
Figure 3.5: Install the heatsink-cooling Fan module ...26
3.9 Installation of the DDR SDRAM Memory Module........ 27
Figure 3.6:Install the SDRAM module ........................ 27
3.10 Insertion of a Mini PCI extension Card .......................... 28
Figure 3.7:Remove the Mini PCI cover from ARK-7480
bottom side 28
Figure 3.8: Insert the Mini PCI extension card into the
Mini PCI slot 29
3.11 Insertion of a CompactFlash Card................................... 29
Figure 3.9:Remove the CF cover from ARK-7480 bottom
side 30
Figure 3.10:Insert the CF card into the CF card slot ... 30
3.12 Installation of the 3.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)............. 31
Figure 3.11:Assemble HDD and HDD drive bay ........ 31
Figure 3.12:Connecting IDE flat cable and power cable .
32
Figure 3.13:Install HDD drive bay .............................. 32
3.13 Installation of the PCI extension cards............................ 33
Figure 3.14:Remove the PCI card screws .................... 33
Figure 3.15:Lift the PCI cover bracket and remove the
dummy PCI bracket 34
Figure 3.16:Plug in the PCI extension card into the corre-
sponding slot 34
3.14 Installation of the 5.25" Slim CD/DVD ROM Drive (for
model of ARK-7480-200A1 only)35
Figure 3.17:Remove the drive bay screws ................... 35
Figure 3.18:Separate the drive bay .............................. 36
Figure 3.19:Fix the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM on the CD-
ROM bracket 36
Figure 3.20:Assemble CD-ROM adapter board .......... 37
Figure 3.21:Connect IDE cable and power cable with
adapter board 37
Figure 3.22:Fix the CD ROM module into the drive bay
38
Figure 3.23:Pass the IDE cable and the power cable
through the hole beneath the chassis 38
Figure 3.24:Stacking back the drive bay and connect the
power and IDE interface 39
3.15 Installation of the Multi Card Reader Drive (for model of
ARK-7480-200A1 only)39
xiii Table of Contents
Figure 3.25:Connect the USB cable to the Card Reader .
40
Figure 3.26:Fix the Card reader with the Card reader
bracket 40
Figure 3.27:Fix the Card Reader module into the drive
bay 41
Figure 3.28:Stacking back the drive bay and connect the
USB interface 41
3.16 Connecting Power ........................................................... 42
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup........................................ 44
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 44
4.1.1 CMOS RAM Auto-backup and Restore ...................... 44
4.2 Entering Setup................................................................. 44
4.3 Standard CMOS Setup .................................................... 45
4.4 Advanced BIOS Features................................................ 46
4.5 Advanced Chipset Features............................................. 49
MIC-3780 User Manual xiv
Figure 4.1:Award BIOS Setup initial screen ............... 45
Figure 4.2:Standard CMOS features screen ................ 46
Figure 4.3:Advanced BIOS features screen ................. 47
4.4.1 Virus Warning .............................................................. 47
4.4.2 L1 & L2 Cache ............................................................ 47
4.4.3 Quick Power On Self Test ........................................... 47
4.4.4 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device ........................ 47
4.4.5 Swap Floppy Drive ...................................................... 47
4.4.6 Boot UP Floppy Seek .................................................. 47
4.4.7 Boot Up NumLock Status ............................................ 48
4.4.8 Gate A20 Option .......................................................... 48
4.4.9 Typematic Rate Setting ................................................ 48
4.4.10 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) ........................................ 48
4.4.11 Typematic Delay (msec) .............................................. 48
4.4.12 Security Option ............................................................ 48
4.4.13 APIC Mode .................................................................. 48
4.4.14 MPS Version Control For OS ...................................... 49
Figure 4.4:Advanced Chipset Features setup .............. 49
4.5.1 DRAM Timing Selectable ........................................... 49
4.5.2 CAS Latency Time ...................................................... 49
4.5.3 Active to Precharge Delay ........................................... 50
4.5.4 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay ..................................... 50
4.5.5 DRAM RAS# Precharge .............................................. 50
4.5.6 DRAM Data Integrity Mode ........................................ 50
4.5.7 MGM Core Frequency ................................................. 50
4.5.8 System BIOS Cacheable .............................................. 50
4.5.9 Video BIOS Cacheable ................................................ 50
4.5.10 Memory Hole At 15M-16M ........................................ 50
4.5.11 Delayed Transaction .................................................... 50
4.5.12 Delay Prior to Thermal ................................................ 50
4.5.13 AGP Aperture Size (MB) ............................................ 51
Figure 4.5:**ON Chip VGA Setting** Screen ........... 51
4.5.14 On-Chip VGA .............................................................. 51
4.5.15 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size ......................................... 51
4.5.16 Boot Display ................................................................ 51
4.5.17 Panel Scaling ................................................................ 51
4.5.18 Panel Resolution .......................................................... 51
4.6 Integrated Peripherals...................................................... 52
Figure 4.6:Integrated peripherals ................................. 52
4.6.1 IDE Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode, ......................... 52
4.6.2 On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE ......................... 53
Figure 4.7:On Chip IDE Device .................................. 53
4.6.3 IDE HDD Block Mode ................................................ 53
Figure 4.8:Onboard Device .......................................... 54
4.6.4 USB Controller ............................................................ 54
4.6.5 USB 2.0 Controller ...................................................... 54
4.6.6 USB Keyboard/Mouse Support ................................... 54
4.6.7 AC97 Audio ................................................................. 54
4.6.8 Init Display First .......................................................... 54
Figure 4.9:Super IO Device ......................................... 55
4.6.9 Onboard FDC Controller ............................................. 55
4.6.10 Onboard Serial Port ..................................................... 55
4.6.11 UART Mode Select ..................................................... 55
4.6.12 RxD, TxD Active ......................................................... 55
4.6.13 IR Transmission Delay ................................................ 55
4.6.14 UR2 Duplex Mode ....................................................... 56
4.6.15 Onboard Parallel Port ................................................... 56
4.6.16 Parallel Port Mode ....................................................... 56
4.6.17 EPP Mode Select ......................................................... 56
4.6.18 ECP Mode Use DMA .................................................. 56
4.6.19 PWRON After PWR-Fail ............................................ 56
4.7 Power Management Setup............................................... 57
4.7.1 ACPI function .............................................................. 57
4.7.2 ACPI Suspend Type ..................................................... 57
4.7.3 Power Management ..................................................... 57
Figure 4.10:Power management setup screen .............. 58
4.7.4 Video Off In Method ................................................... 58
4.7.5 Video Off In Suspend .................................................. 58
4.7.6 Suspend type ................................................................ 58
4.7.7 Modem Use IRQ .......................................................... 58
4.7.8 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 58
4.7.9 HDD Power Down ....................................................... 59
4.7.10 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN ............................................. 59
4.7.11 CPU THRM-Throttling ................................................ 59
4.7.12 Wake-up By PCI card .................................................. 59
4.7.13 Power On By Ring ....................................................... 59
xv Table of Contents
4.7.14 Resume By Alarm ........................................................ 59
4.7.15 Primary IDE 0 (1) and Secondary IDE 0 (1) ............... 59
4.7.16 FDD, COM, LPT PORT .............................................. 60
4.7.17 PCI PIRQ [A-D]# ........................................................ 60
4.8 PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................. 60
Figure 4.11:PnP/PCI configurations screen ................. 60
4.8.1 Reset Configuration Data ............................................. 60
4.8.2 Resources controlled by: .............................................. 60
4.8.3 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop .............................................. 61
4.9 PC Health Status.............................................................. 61
Figure 4.12:PC Health Status screen ........................... 61
4.9.1 CPU Warning Temperature ......................................... 61
4.9.2 Temperatures/Voltages ................................................ 61
4.9.3 Shutdown Temperature ................................................ 61
4.10 Frequency/Voltage Control............................................. 62
Figure 4.13:Frequency/Voltage Control screen ........... 62
4.11 Password Setting ............................................................. 62
4.12 Save & Exit Setup ........................................................... 63
4.13 Exit Without Saving........................................................ 63
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA/LCD Setup ................................. 66
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 66
5.1.1 CMOS setting for panel type ....................................... 66
Figure 5.1:BIOS Screen of “Boot Display” ................. 66
Figure 5.2:BIOS Screen of “Panel Resolution” ........... 67
5.1.2 Display type ................................................................. 67
5.1.3 Dual Independent Display ........................................... 67
Figure 5.3:Intel® 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Con-
troller Properties – Devices 68
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver ..................................... 68
5.2.1 Installation of Windows 2000/XP ................................ 69
Figure 5.4:Directory “Graphics” .................................. 69
Figure 5.5:Intel extreme Graphics Driver Installation
screen 70
Figure 5.6:Extracting Files screen of Intel extreme Graph-
ics driver installation 70
Figure 5.7:Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver In-
stallation 71
Figure 5.8:Intel Driver License Agreement ................. 71
Figure 5.9:Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Ver-
sion 72
Figure 5.10:Installation Complete ............................... 72
5.3 Further Information......................................................... 73
Chapter 6 Audio Setup.................................................... 76
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 76
6.2 Driver installation............................................................ 76
6.2.1 Before you begin .......................................................... 76
MIC-3780 User Manual xvi
6.2.2 Windows 2000/XP drivers ........................................... 76
Figure 6.1:Directory of Audio Driver .......................... 76
Figure 6.2:AC97 Audio Driver Installation ................. 77
Figure 6.3:Installation Complete of AC97 Audio Driver
77
Chapter 7 Ethernet Interface ......................................... 80
7.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 80
7.2 Installation of Ethernet driver ......................................... 80
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ..............................80
Figure 7.1:Windows Control Panel Screen .................. 81
Figure 7.2:Add/Remove Hardware Wizard ................. 81
Figure 7.3:Choose a Hardware Task Screen ................ 82
Figure 7.4:Choose a Hardware Device ........................ 82
Figure 7.5:Install Ethernet Controller Screen .............. 83
Figure 7.6:Hardware Type Screen ............................... 83
Figure 7.7:Install From Disk Screen ............................ 84
Figure 7.8:Network Adapter Selection Screen ............ 84
Figure 7.9:Start Device Driver Installation .................. 85
Figure 7.10:Intel Ethernet Adapter driver installation
screen 85
Figure 7.11:Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver Installation
Complete Screen 86
xvii Table of Contents
MIC-3780 User Manual xviii
2
1
CHAPTER
Overview
This chapter gives background information on the ARK-7480. It shows you
the ARK-7480 overview and specifications.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Hardware Specifications
• Chassis Dimension
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The ARK-7480 Embedded Box Computer is an all-in-one, powerful and
robust unit. The high performance ARK-7480 series is powered by high
performance embedded Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron D processors up to 2.8
GHz. It supports DDR SDRAM up to 2 GB. The ARK-7480 offers three
PCI vacancy slots for user expansion. The ARK-7480 Embedded Box
Computer supports abundant I/O ports: six USB 2.0 ports, six COM
ports, as well as DVI, LVDS and VGA display interfaces with a drive bay
for accessing a 3.5" HDD. An optional external storage expansion kit can
be added for CDROM card readers. It is ideally suitable for diversified
embedded system applications requiring highest processor performance
and high expandability, such as machine automation, and industrial plant
and cabinet integration.
1.2 Features
1.2.1 Six USB Ports, Six Serial Ports, and Dual LAN Port Capacity for intensive control and communication
• The ARK-7480 supports six USB 2.0 ports, enabling access to USB
peripherals such as storage subsystems, security ID devices, card readers, bar code scanners, multifunction printers and scanners individually
dedicated or shared among users via the network, making the best of
USB device investments
• The ARK-7480 is equipped with dual fast Ethernet and a six serial
ports, including one RS-232/422/485 serial port and five RS-232 serial
ports that enable communication and control at the field level for measurement and operator control of diverse automations, such as Embedded Device Servers for storage, image printing, medical applications,
as well as security and access control for POI/POS/ Kiosk.
1.2.2 Compact, Extremely Robust Construction
• Robust, heavy-duty metal cast construction; modularized design offers
maximum space efficiency.
• Rubber anti-vibration card-holder for PC expansion boards to ensure
maximum reliability
• A special cushioned design that absorbs vibration of HD to ensure maximum reliability
ARK-7480 User Manual 2
1.2.3 Highly Optimized Integration
• Simple and modularized service-friendly design
• Quick installation, easy expansion and maintenance
• Systems are supplied to “Ready-to-Run”
• Long life cycle support for product continuity to secure investment
1.2.4 Dual Display, Video Intensive capacity
• Rich display interface of DVI, LVDS, and AC97 audio designed for
diversified embedded and industrial applications such as KIOSK,
Gaming, ATM, and verified of application server.
1.2.5 Highly Robust Casting Construction
• Compact and Robust construction
• One side access for Easy installation and maintenance.
1.2.6 Highly Scalable Performance with low power con-
sumption
• Scalable Pentium 4, Celeron and Celeron D processor system to bring
high computing performance.
1.2.7 Optimized Integration
• Systems are supplied ready to run
• Long life cycle support for product continuity
1.3 Hardware Specification
1.3.1 Processor System
• Processor Support
Support Socket 478, Embedded Intel Celeron D and Pentium 4 up to
2.8 GHz
• System chipset
Intel 852 GME Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Chipset
Intel ICH4 Chipset
• BIOS
4 Mbit Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM 1.2
• System memory
Built-in 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets, support DDR 333 SDRAM up to
2 GB
3 Chapter 1
1.3.2 Display
• Chipset
Integrated graphics built-in Intel® 852GME GMCH utilizing Intel®
Extreme Graphics 2 technology
• Display Memory
Dynamic video memory allocation up to 64 MB
• Display Interface support
-CRT Interface
-36-bit LVDS interface, optional support up to 48-bit
-DVI interface, compliant with DVI specification 1.0
• Display Mode and Resolution Support
-CRT Display Mode:
Pixel resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @85-Hz and 2048 x 1536
@75Hz
-LVDS Display Mode:
Up to UXGA panel resolution with frequency range from 25-MHz
to 112-MHz
• Dual Independent Display: CRT/LVDS/DVI
-Combination:
CRT+LVDS,
CRT+DVI
1.3.3 Ethernet
• Ethernet Controller
Dual Intel 82551 ER 10/100BaseT Ethernet Controllers
• Ethernet Interface
Built-in Dual RJ45 ports as LAN 1 and LAN 2
1.3.4 Audio
• Audio controller
Built-in Audio controller on Intel ICH4 Chipset
Built-in system Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec
Dual 2.2 W Amplifier, support AC97 3D surround stereo sound
• Audio Interface
ARK-7480 User Manual 4
Supports Mic_In and Speak-out by double stacks of PC99 Phone Jack
connectors
1.3.5 Serial Port
• Support Six serial ports of:
COM1 RS-232
COM2: RS-232/422/485 by internal jumper selection
COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6: RS-232
1.3.6 Parallel Port
• Support One parallel port
1.3.7 USB
• Support 6 x USB 2.0 Ports for model ARK-7480-100A1
• Support 4 x USB 2.0 Ports for model ARK-7480-200A1
1.3.8 Expansion
• Built in 3 PCI Slots for PC Board expansion, PCI Rev. 2.2 Compliant
• Built-in 1 x miniPCI Slot, access from the bottom
1.3.9 Storage Dive Bay
• SSD:
Support 1 x CompactFlash socket for Type I/II CompactFlash disk,
access from the bottom
• HDD drive:
Support 1 x drive bay space for 3.5" HDD
1.3.10 Other
• Watchdog Timer: 255 levels timer interval, setup by software
• Keyboard/Mouse: Two mini-DIN connectors support PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse
1.3.11 Extended Dive Bay (only for Model ARK-7480-
200A1)
• Optical Drive
Built in one Slim DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW of 8 D/24 W/24 E/24 R
Combo Drive
• Card Reader Drive
Built-in 1 x USB 2.0 interface of Card Reader drive, support Secure
Digital Card, Multi Media Card, Memory Stick (Pro), 3.3 V Smart
5 Chapter 1
Media Card, x D-Picture Card, Type I/II CompactFlash Card, and IBM
Microdrive
1.3.12 Internal AC-to-DC ATX Power supply unit
• Output Rating: AC 250 W, ATX
• Input Voltage: 110 VAC ~ 240 VAC
• Power switch: One On/Off Rocker Switch
1.3.13 Mechanical
• Construction: Aluminum-metal housing
• Mounting: Support Table mount and Wall-mount
• Dimension (W x H x D):
For Model ARK-7480-100A1: 295 mm x 150 mm x 260 mm
For Model ARK-7480-200A1: 295 mm x 180 mm x 260 mm
• Weight:
For Model ARK-7480-100A1:Net 6.5 KG
For Model ARK-7480-200A1:Net 7 KG
1.3.14 Environment Specifications
• Operating Temperature
0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F),
• Relative humidity
0~95% @ 40 °C (non-condensing)
• Vibration loading during operation
1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 10 Oct./min., 1hr/axis.
• Shock during operation
10 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11ms duration
• Safety
UL, CB
• EMC
CE, FCC Class A
ARK-7480 User Manual 6
1.4 Chassis Dimensions
1.4.1 Dimensions of ARK-7480-100A1
Figure 1.1: Dimension of ARK-7480-100A1
1.4.2 Dimensions of ARK-7480-200A1
Figure 1.2: Dimension of ARK-7480-200A1
7 Chapter 1
ARK-7480 User Manual 8
2
2
CHAPTER
Hardware Functionality
This chapter shows how to set up the
ARK-7480’s hardware functions,
including connecting peripherals,
switches and indicators.
Sections include:
• Introduction of ARK-7480 External
I/O Connectors
• ARK-7480 front metal panel external
I/O connectors
• Power on button
• LED Indicators
• LVDS Connector
• COM1/COM3~COM6 Connectors
• COM2 Connector
• Printer Connector
• Audio Connector
• DVI Connector
• Ethernet Connector
• PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
• VGA Connector
• USB1~USB6 Connectors
Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality
2.1 Introduction of ARK-7480 External I/O Connectors
The following figure shows the external I/O connectors on ARK-7480,
and the following sections give you detailed information about the functions of each I/O connector.
SLOT
DVI
COM6
LVDS
USB5
USB6
BACKPLNE
COM5
Power
ON / OFF
HDD_LED
PWR_LED
COM3
AC IN
AC ON / OFF
MOUSE
K/B
COM2
COM1
PRINTER
VGA
COM4
USB1 USB3
USB4
USB2
LAN1
LAN2
Line_in
SPK_OUT
Figure 2.1: Front metal panel external I/O connectors of Model: ARK-
7480-100A1
LVDS
SLOT
BACKPLNE
COM5
USB4
LAN1
LAN2
Line_in
SPK_OUT
CD-ROM
Power
ON / OFF
AC IN
AC ON / OFF
Multi
Card reader
HDD_LED
PWR_LED
MOUSE
K/B
COM2
COM3
COM1
PRINTER
DVI
VGA
COM4
COM6
USB1 USB3
USB2
Figure 2.2: Front metal panel external I/O connectors of Model: ARK-
7480-100A1
ARK-7480 User Manual 10
2.2 Front metal panel external I/O connectors
2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button
The ARK-7480 comes with a Power On/Off button, that Support dual
function of Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Second), and Suspend.
2.2.2 LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the ARK-7480 front panel for indicating system
status: PWR LED is for power status and flashes in Green color; HDD
LED is for hard disk and compact flash disk status, which flashes in Red
color.
2.2.3 Power Input Connector
The ARK-7480 comes with a 3-pin Plug-In block & DIP Type connector
that carries AC 100~240V external power input.
2.2.4 COM1, COM3~COM6 Connector
The ARK-7480 provides 5 of D-sub 9-pin connectors, which offers one
standard RS-232 serial communication interface port of COM1,COM3,
COM4, COM5 and COM6.
15
324
78
9
6
Figure 2.3: COM1, COM3~COM6 connector
Table 2.1: COM1, 3~COM6 standard serial port pin assignments
Pin Signal Name
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
11 Chapter 2
2.2.5 COM2 Connector
The ARK-7480 provides a D-sub 9-pin connector, which supports one
RS-232/422/485 serial communication interface port of COM2.
The default setting of COM2 is RS-232.
The RS-422/485 mode of COM2 can be support via replacing the existing
of internal RS-232 cable to RS-422/485 cable of part number 170002175,
and adjust the jumper of JP5.
Please also refer to Section 3.4 of “COM2 RS-232/422/485 Jumper setting (JP5)” for the jumper table of JP5
15
324
78
9
6
Figure 2.4: COM2 connector
Table 2.2: COM2 standard serial port pin assignments
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Pin Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name
1DCD Tx- DATA2RxD Tx+ DATA+
3 TxD Rx+ NC
4DTR Rx- NC
5 GND GND GND
6DSR NC NC
7RTS NC NC
8CTS NC NC
9RI NC NC
Note: NC represents “No Connection”
ARK-7480 User Manual 12
Loading...