Asus PE100A User’s Manual

PE100A

Desktop PC

User Manual

E17363 Revised Edition V3 November 2020

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Contents

About this manual .............................................................................................................5

Conventions used in this manual ......................................................................................... 6

Typography .................................................................................................................................. 6

Package contents ..............................................................................................................7

Chapter 1: Getting to know your Edge Computer

1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................10

1.1.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................... 10

1.1.2 Rear view ......................................................................................................................... 12

1.2 Motherboard Overview ........................................................................................14

1.2.1 Motherboard layout .................................................................................................... 14

1.2.2 Pico-ITX motherboard ................................................................................................ 17

1.2.3 Secondary I/O board ................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 2: Using your Edge Computer

2.1 Getting started .........................................................................................................26

2.1.1 Connect the AC power adapter to your Edge Computer .............................. 26

2.1.2 Connect a display panel to your Edge Computer ............................................ 28

2.1.3 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse ............................................ 29

2.1.4 Turn on your Edge Computer .................................................................................. 30

2.2 Turning your Edge Computer off.......................................................................31

Chapter 3: Upgrading your Edge Computer

3.1 Removing the bottom cover ...............................................................................34

3.2 Replacing the bottom cover ...............................................................................35

3.3 Removing the top cover .......................................................................................36

3.4 Replacing the top cover ........................................................................................37

3.5 Installing the Mini PCIe or mSATA card (Bottom side) ............................... 38

3.6 Installing a nano SIM card (Bottom side) ........................................................39

3.7 Installing an SD card (Top side) ..........................................................................40

3.8 Installing the wireless card (Top side) ..............................................................41

3.9 Installing the antennas (optional) .....................................................................42

3.10 Installing the wall mount .....................................................................................48

3.11 Installing the terminal block (optional) ...........................................................49

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Chapter 4: Setting up your Edge Computer

4.1 Requirements ...........................................................................................................52

4.2 Flashing the PE100A...............................................................................................52

Appendix

Safety information .............................................................................................................56

Setting up your system ............................................................................................................ 56

Care during use ........................................................................................................................... 57

Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................58

ASUS contact information ..............................................................................................65

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Edge Computer, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting to know your Edge Computer

This chapter details the hardware components of your Edge Computer.

Chapter 2: Using your Edge Computer

This chapter provides you with information on using your Edge Computer.

Chapter 3: Upgrading your Edge Computer

This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your Edge Computer.

Chapter 4: Setting up your Edge Computer

This chapter will guide you on setting up your Edge Computer for the first time.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements your Edge Computer.

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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Edge Computer's data and components.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents

Your Edge Computer package contains the following items:

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AC power adapter* Power cord*

Wall mount kit

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NOTE:

• *The bundled power adapter may vary by model and territories.

• Some bundled accessories may vary with different models. For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.

• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with models.

• I f the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal

and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components.

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Getting to know your Edge Computer

1.1 Features

1.1.1 Front view

Antenna hole

The antenna hole allows you to connect a wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.

Power button

The power button allows you to turn the Edge Computer on or off. You can use the power button to put your Edge Computer to sleep mode or press it for ten (10) seconds to force shutdown your Edge Computer.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® OTG port

This USB Type-C a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and provides a maximum of 5V/1.5A output. This port supports OTG mode that can be taken to replace UART debug console.

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OTG (Universal Serial Bus) port provides

LAN port

The Realtek® RTL8211 Ethernet controllers with 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for 10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a local network.

LAN port

The Intel® I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet controllers with 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for 10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a local network.

HDMI port

The integrated 19-pin HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 2.0 port with a receptacle connector can support resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz on external display devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

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1.1.2 Rear view

RS485

GNDAB

RS232

GND

RST#RXTX

CTS#

GND

RST#

CTS#

CAN

GND

CAN L

CAN H

RS485

GNDAB

Antenna hole

The antenna hole allows you to connect a wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.

Serial (COM) terminal connector

The 10-pin Serial (COM) terminal connector can support 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x RS-232/CAN Bus COM headers and allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as bar code scanner, modem, or printers. Please refer to the illustrations below for the pin definition of the Serial (COM) terminal connector.

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RS232

GND

RST#RXTX

RST#

CTS#

RS485

GNDAB

CAN

GND

CAN L

CAN H

GNDRBRATATB

CTS#

RS422

Isolated DIO connector

The Isolated Digital Input/Output (DIO) connector provides electrical isolation (up to 2500 VDC) of digital input and output signals, which allow micro controllers to detect and output logic states. The high voltage protection can be used in industrial level uses. Please refer to the illustration below for the pin definition of the Isolated DIO connector.

DO4 L

DO4 H

DO3 L

DO3 H

DO2 L

DO2 H

DO1 L

DO1 H

DI4 L

DI3 L

DI2 L

DI3 H

DI1 L

DI2 H

DI1 H

DI4 H

Power input

The supplied terminal block power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Edge Computer.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

Functional Earth Ground

The Functional Earth Ground provides you with a grounding point.

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1.2 Motherboard Overview

1.2.1 Motherboard layout

The PE100A is an Edge Computer based on a Pico-ITX motherboard, and is supported by a secondary I/O board for extra functionality. Please refer to the table for the page numbers of the numbered items.

Pico-ITX motherboard

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Secondary I/O board

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Layout contents Page

Pico-ITX motherboard

1. Boot Mode switch 17

2. M.2 Wi-Fi slot 18

3. Micro SD card slot 18

4. I2C connector 19

5. SPI TPM connector 19

6. RTC Battery connector 20

7. IO Board-to-Board connector 21

Secondary I/O board

1. IO board switch 22

2. Mini PCIe/mSATA slot 23

3. Nano SIM Card slot 23

4. Motherboard Board-to-Board connector 24

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1.2.2 Pico-ITX motherboard

1. Boot Mode switch

The Boot Mode switch allows you to configure between different boot modes and the location to boot from. Please refer to the table below for the different boot modes.

Boot Mode

1 2

OFF ON Serial Downloader

ON OFF Internal Boot (default)

Boot Mode

3 4

OFF ON eMMC (default)

ON OFF SD

Boot type

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2. M.2 Wi-Fi slot

The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type

2230).

NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

3. Micro SD Card slot

The Micro SD Card slot allows you to install a Micro SD card.

NOTE: The Micro SD card is purchased separately.

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4. I2C connector

The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)connector allows you to connect an I2C compatible IoT security module.

Connector type

Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch

5. SPI TPM connector

The SPI TPM connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

Connector type

Header 2x7p,K14, 2.0mm pitch

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6. RTC Battery connector

The RTC Battery connector allows you to connect the lithium CMOS battery.

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