Advantech Co DSA 3400 Usre Manual

DSA-3400

Network Digital Signage Platform User Manual

This documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2007 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.

Acknowledgments

IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS, Windows, Microsoft Visual C++ and Visual BASIC are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Delphi and C++ Builder are trademarks of Inprise Corporation.

CE notification

The DSA-3400, developed by ADVANTECH CO., LTD., 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

On-line Technical Support

For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:

http://www.advantech.com/support

Part No. 2062340000

May. 2007 1st Edition

Printed in Taiwan

Contents

Chapter 1 Overview .....................................................................................15

1.1 Introduction........................................................................................15

1.2 Features & Benefits............................................................................15

1.3 Hardware Specification......................................................................16

Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality..............................................................21

2.1 Introduction of DSA-3400 External I/O Connectors................................21

2.2 DSA-3400 front plate external I/O connectors........................................22

2.3 DSA-3400 rear plate external I/O connectors.........................................24

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Upgrade ..........................................30

3.1 Jumpers and Connectors............................................................................30

3.2 Setting jumpers ............................................................................................30

3.3 COM2 RS-232/485 Jumper setting (JP2)................................................31

3.4 Installing the DDR SDRAM Memory Module...........................................31

3.5 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)................................................33

3.7 Connecting Power........................................................................................34

Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup......................................................................36

4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................36

4.2 Entering Setup..............................................................................................36

4.3 Standard CMOS Setup................................................................................37

4.4 Advanced BIOS Features...........................................................................38

4.5 Advanced Chipset Features.......................................................................40

4.6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................43

4.7 Power Management Setup.........................................................................48

4.8 PnP/PCI Configurations..............................................................................50

4.9 Password Setting.........................................................................................51

4.10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................51

4.11 Exit Without Saving....................................................................................51

Chapter 5 System Setup..............................................................................53

5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................53

5.2 Installation of needed driver.......................................................................54

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2007 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.

While Advantech has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, Advantech assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors or o missions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. In addition, Advantech assumes no liability with respect to the application or use of any product or system in accordance with the descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising therefrom.

ADVANTECH DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

Advantech reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein without further notice and without obligation. The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice.

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Acknowledgements

Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Part No. 2062340000 1st Edition

Printed in Taiwan May. 2007

Rev. 0.1

Product Warranty (2 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 subje ct to misu se, 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 defe ctive, 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.

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 cabl e is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosu re. 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 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 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.

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 t o 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 eq uipment does cause harmful interference t o radio or television recep tion, which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the user is encou raged to try to correct the int erference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the recei ving 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.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the 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.

Technical Support and Assistance

Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at http://www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer 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

DSA-3400 Series Model There are 4 sub-models in DSA-3400 series listed below:

Part Number CPU RAM HDD Wireless module TV tuner DSA-3400-NT56E

DSA-3400-WT56E DSA-3400-HT56E

(project upon request) DSA-3400-AT56 (project upon request)

Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz

2 x 512 MB 40G None 2 x 512 MB 40G 802.11b/g 2 x 512 MB 40G None 2 x 512 MB 40G None

None None DVB-T and Analog Analog

Table A. DSA-3400 Model List

The Windows® XP Embedded, TV tuner and Signage software are optional choice.

Packing List

Before installing your board, make sure that the following materials have been received: Part Number De scription Qty

2190000902 CARDBOARD-WARRANTY REV. A2 1 2062340000 Utility CD 1700060202 Keyboard and mouse Y cable Power adapter 1 1700001394 DC Jack with 2-pin pluggable terminal block 1 1757000799 AC to DC Adapter , 19V DC@3.16A , 60W , 100-240V 1 1960007897 Mounting Accessory

Table B. DSA-3400 Model List

Important Safety Information

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 power outlet before cleaning. Don‘t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning.

4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed 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 environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 50°C, it may damage the equipment.

8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

9. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the equipment to the power outlet.

10. Place the power cord such a way that people can not 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 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 use 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 reason, qualified service personnel sho uld only open the equipment.

15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

a. The Power cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. d. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to user‘s

manual. e. The equipment has dropped and damaged. f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

16. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel sho uld only

open the equipment. The customer forbid to change the battery and fuse of DSA-3400.

17.

CAUTION: The 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 equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

18. 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

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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.

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CHAPTER

Overview

This chapter gives background information on the DSA-3400 series. It shows you the DSA-3400 overview and specifications. Sections include:

‧

Introduction Hardware Specifications

‧ ‧ DSA-3400 Series Model and Packing List ‧ imension

Chassis D

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

DSA-3400 is a small profile; all-in-one Windows® XPE ready network appliance and control box for Digital Signage Application. The compact, easy-to-implement network appliance that enables centralized control, scheduling and delivery of multimedia content for digital signage through IP/Ethernet networks. Built on x86 platform and standards I/O, it is easy for application developing and can be integrated with PDPs (Plasma Display Panel), LCDs with a multi-vendor networking environment. A wireless option is available for locations where a wiring infrastructure is not available for network connectivity. A TV-tuner option is also available for integrate the TV function into the signage application. DSA-3400 combines with the EWF, WDT and Boot schedule SDK give the maximum reliability for digital signage application.

1.2 Features & Benefits

1.2.1 High Performance

‧DSA-3400 series incorporate an Intel® Celeron M 1.5GHz/ Intel® Pentium M 1.6GHz

processor for smooth program playback, and include 512 MB of base memory and a default 40GB hard disk drive for program and storage of media files.

1.2.2 Compact & Robust Form Factor

‧The small foot-print and low-profile case design of DSA-3400 series was designed to facilitate different types of mounting and installation.

1.2.3 Network-Manageable

‧ DSA-3400 series function as the IP-addressable client so that they can be connected locally through a Local Area Network or remotely through Wide Area Network.

1.2.4 Wireless & Tuner Options

‧ DSA-3400 series can be connected to the network either via a wireless connection or through standard Ethernet cable. DSA-3400 also come with a tuner-integrated option which enable the

incorporating live TV programs as part of presentation material.

1.2.5 Enhanced Reliability

‧ DSA-3400 series integrated the EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) function, WDT (Watch Dog Timer) and schedule boot SDK. Running under Microsoft Windows® XP Embedded OS, EWF

provides a facility for protecting a partition from write accesses. It makes the system always keep in its original state to maximum the system reliability.

1.2.6 Options for Expansion

‧DSA-3400 series integrates the EWF (Enhanced Write Filter ) function ,WDT ( Watch Dog Timer ) and scheduled boot-up SDK. Running under Microsoft Windows® XP Embedded OS, EWF

provides a facility for protecting a partition from write accesses. It allows the system to maintain its original state to maximum system reliability.

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1.3 Hardware Specification

1.3.1 Processor Core Logic System

CPU Type：Intel Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ Duo / Core™ Solo Mobile processor, PGA 478 Package

Part Number Intel® CPU Type Intel® Chipset Wireless module TV tuner DSA-3400-NT56E

DSA-3400-WT56E DSA-3400-HT56E

(project upon request) DSA-3400-AT56 (project upon request)

BIOS: 4Mbit Flash BIOS supports Plug & Play, APM 1.2 System Memory

- One 200 pin SO-DIMM sockets, support DDRII SDRAM Up to 2GB, DDR 400/533/667 DRAM

1.3.2 Display

Chipset

Integrated graphics built‧ -in Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Display Memory ‧ Dynamic video memory allocation up to 224 M

Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600

1.83 GHz Intel Core™ 2 Duo T5600

1.83 GHz Table 1.1: DSA-3400 Model List

Intel 945GM / ICH7M Intel 945GM / ICH7M Intel 945GM / ICH7M Intel 945GM / ICH7M

None None

802.11b/g None None

None DVB-T and Analog Analog

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Display Interface support ‧ VGA and DVI Interface

1.3.3 Ethernet

‧ Ethernet Controller: Marvel 88E8053 ‧ Speed: 10/100/1000MBps

‧Support PXE ‧ Support WOL(Wake On LAN)

1.3.4 Other

‧ Watchdog Timer: 255 levels timer interval, setup by software ‧ Serial Port: One RS-232 port (COM1) and One RS-485/422 port (COM2) (default RS-232) ‧ Keyboard/Mouse: One PS/2 Port to support PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard ‧ USB: 4 USB 2.0 compliant universal serial bus port

1.3.5 Storage

‧ Support a drive bay space for 2.5’ HDD Tray (40G default)

1.3.6 Mechanical

‧ Construction: Metal housing ‧ Mounting: Easy Mounting Kits for LCD or Plasma ‧ Dimension (W x H x D):

DSA-3400: 222 x 135 x 47 mm (8.7" x 5.3" x 1.85" inches) ; Weight: 1.47 KG

1.3.7 Power Supply

‧ Maximum Output Rating 45 W ‧ Inside Fuse Rating 7 A ‧ Input Voltage: 12 ~ 24V DC,

Typical: 12V DC @ 4.14 A , 24 DC @ 2.07 A,

1.3.8 Environment Specifications

‧ Operating Temperature: -10 to 40° C

Warning: Please do not keep DSA-3400 working in a closed environment. The temperature in a closed environment might get higher over the operation temperature. ‧ Relative humidity 95 % @ 40 ° C (non-condensing)

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