AXIOMTEK eBOX550-100-FL User Manual

eBOX550-100-FL Series

Embedded System

User’s Manual

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Disclaimers

This manual has been carefully checked and believed to contain accurate information.
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or any
third party’s rights, and any liability arising from such use.

Axiomtek does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the
accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information in this document. Axiomtek
does not make any commitment to update the information in this manual.

Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any
time without notice.

No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

Copyright 2012 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

All Rights Reserved
June 2012, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions

Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.

1. User should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting without Axiomtek FAE’s
instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause system to become
damage

2. The eBOX550-100-FL does not come equipped with an operating system. An
operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the
computer.

3. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in
any static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static
electrical charge.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the eBOX550-100-FL before making any
installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF.
Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the eBOX550­100-FL is properly grounded.

5. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.

6. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only.
Do not spray any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.

7. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -20℃ or above 80℃. It may damage the equipment.

8. Do not open the system’s cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must,
only a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer
boards are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from
electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

 Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the

system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static
electricity on your body.

 When handling boards/components, wear a wrist-grounding strap, available

from most electronic component stores.

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Thermal Precautions

1. Make sure there is enough air circulation space when install eBOX550-100-FL,
please leave at least 5 CM (about 2 inches) clearance area around eBOX550-100­FL.

2 The fins, heats ink and vents should not obstructed by objects. Blocking those

thermal solutions may cause over-heating.

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Classification

Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP40
Equipment does not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture

with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Mode of operation: Continuous

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General Cleaning Tips

You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the computer. When
you clean any single part or component for the computer, please read and understand
the details below fully.

When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth.

1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner to
absorb the dirt on the floor.

2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the component or computer.

3. Never drop the components inside the computer or get circuit board damp or wet.

4. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for the
sake of cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients.

5. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the computer.

Cleaning Tools:

Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of
cleaning your computer and peripherals users can also use household items to clean
their computers and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use
while cleaning your computer or computer peripherals.

Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be able to be cleaned
using a product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it will be
mentioned in the cleaning.
 Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component.

Although paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, we still
recommend you to rub it with a piece of cloth.

 Water or rubbing alcohol: You may moisten a piece of cloth a bit with some water

or rubbing alcohol and rub it on the computer. Unknown solvents may be harmful
to the plastics parts.

 Vacuum cleaner: Absorb the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles

out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over
time these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and cause circuitry to
corrode

 Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for

wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and other locations.

 Foam swabs: Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs.

Note: We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you start to

clean any single components.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Close all application programs

2. Close operating software

3. Turn off power switch

4. Remove all device

5. Pull out power cable

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Scrap Computer Recycling

If the computer equipment need the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly
recommended that you should inform your Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for
the suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working
well, please contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will make the proper
arrangement.

Trademarks Acknowledgments

Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
AMD is trademark of AMD Corporation, Inc.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered
Brands of their respective owners

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Table of Contents

Disclaimers .................................................................................................................................. ii

Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... iii

Thermal Precautions .................................................................................................................. iv

Classification ............................................................................................................................... v

General Cleaning Tips ................................................................................................................ vi

Scrap Computer Recycling ........................................................................................................ vii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1

1.1 General Description ................................................................................................... 2

1.2 System Specifications ................................................................................................ 4

1.2.1 CPU ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.2 I/O System ................................................................................................................. 4

1.2.3 System Specification ................................................................................................. 5

1.2.4 Driver CD Content ..................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 7

1.3.1 System Dimension ..................................................................................................... 7

1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension ................................................................................. 8

1.4 I/O Outlets .................................................................................................................. 9

1.5 Packing List ............................................................................................................. 11

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 13

2.1 Installing the Memory Module .................................................................................. 14

2.2 Installing the SATA HDD ......................................................................................... 17

2.3 Installing the CFast™ .............................................................................................. 21

2.4 Installing the Express Mini Card .............................................................................. 24

2.5 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) ......................................................................... 26

2.6 Installing the Din-Rail Mount (optional) ................................................................... 27

CHAPTER 3 JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR ...................................................................... 29

3.1 SBC layout ............................................................................................................... 29

3.2 Jumper Setting Summary ........................................................................................ 31

3.2.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP1) ..................................................................... 32

3.2.2 Auto Power On (JP11) ............................................................................................. 32

3.3 Connectors .............................................................................................................. 33

3.3.1 DC-in Jack Power Connector .................................................................................. 34

3.3.2 VGA Connector ........................................................................................................ 34

3.3.3 LAN Connector (LAN1, LAN2) ................................................................................. 35

3.3.4 USB Connector ........................................................................................................ 35

3.3.5 ATX Power On/OFF Button ..................................................................................... 36

3.3.6 Audio Connector ...................................................................................................... 36

3.3.7 Display Port Connector ............................................................................................ 37

3.3.8 SATA Connector ...................................................................................................... 38

3.3.9 SATA Power Connector ........................................................................................... 38

3.3.10 CFast™ Socket ....................................................................................................... 39

3.3.11 DDR3 SODIMM Socket ........................................................................................... 40

3.3.12 Express Mini Card Slot ............................................................................................ 40

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CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...................................................................................... 43

4.1 Starting ..................................................................................................................... 43

4.2 Navigation Keys ....................................................................................................... 44

4.3 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 45

4.4 Advanced Menu ....................................................................................................... 46

4.5 Chipset Menu ........................................................................................................... 52

4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................................................ 58

4.7 Security Menu .......................................................................................................... 59

4.8 Save & Exit Menu .................................................................................................... 60

APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ............................................................................................... 63

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the eBOX550­100-FL. The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:

 General Description
 System Specification
 Dimensions
 I/O Outlets
 Package List

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1.1 General Description

The eBOX550-100-FL is an embedded system that supports onboard AMD G-Series
APU dual core T40E (1.0 GHz) processor to provide Windows® XPE, Windows 7®
Embedded, Windows® XP and Linux, suitable for the most endurable operation.

It features fan less design with full feature I/O, one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM, and
enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer.

Features

AMD Fusion Controller Hub A50M chipset
Support AMD G-Series APU dual core T40E (1.0 GHz) processor
One 204-pin unbuffered SO-DIMM socket for single channel DDR3-1066/1333 MHz

memory, maximum memory capacity up to 4GB
Ultra slim and compact design
One VGA port (independent dual display support)
One Display Port (independent dual display support)
Supports 4 USB 2.0
Supports dual 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port
One 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay
One easy access CFast™
Watchdog timer
60W adapter
Power cord
Din-rail mount (optional)
Wall mount (optional)
Express Mini Card Module (optional)
Antenna (optional)

Reliable and Stable Design

The eBOX550-100-FL adopts the advanced cooling system and supporting the CFast™,
which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments, best for industrial
automation, digital signage and gaming application.

Embedded O.S. Supported

The eBOX550-100-FL not only supports Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, but
also supports embedded OS, such as Windows XP embedded and Linux.

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Various Storage devices supported

For storage device, the eBOX550-100-FL supports one 2.5" SATA HDD drive bay, and
one front accessible CFast™ type II slot.

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1.2 System Specifications

1.2.1 CPU

 CPU

Onboard AMD G-series APU dual core T40E 1.0GHz processor

 System Chipset

AMD Fusion Controller Hub A50M chipset

 BIOS

 American Megatrends Inc. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS
 16Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play
 RPL/PXE Ethernet Boot ROM

 System Memory

 One 204-pin unbuffered DDR3 SO-DIMM socket
 Maximum to 4GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory for T40E

1.2.2 I/O System

 One 15-pin D-Sub female connector for VGA
 One Display Port
 One Audio connector (Mic-IN, Line-OUT)
 Two RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
 Four USB 2.0 connectors
 One 12V DC Jack for power input connector

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1.2.3 System Specification

 Watchdog Timer

Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 sec.

 Power Supply

External 12V@5A, 60W AC/DC power adapter

 Operation Temperature

-10℃ ~ 45℃ (13.9 ºF ~ 113ºF), T40E with W.T. HDD

 Storage Temperature

-20℃ ~ 80℃ (-4 ºF ~ 176ºF)

 Humidity

10% ~ 90% (non-condensation)

 Vibration Endurance

3Grm w/ CFast™(5-500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)

 Weight

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2.5 kg without package

4.5 kg with package

 Dimensions

145mm(5.7”)(W) x 132mm(5.19”)(D) x 50mm(1.96”)(H)

Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.2.4 Driver CD Content

 Driver (Win7, WinXP, Linux)

 AHCI Driver
 Audio Driver
 Chipset Driver
 Ethernet Driver

 Manual

 User Manual
 Quick Manual

Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions

The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the eBOX550-100-FL.

1.3.1 System Dimension

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1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension

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1.4 I/O Outlets

The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the eBOX550-100-FL.

Front View

Front View drawing

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Rear View

Rear View drawing

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1.5 Packing List

The package bundled with your eBOX550-100-FL should contain the following items:
eBOX550-100-FL System Unit x 1
eBOX550-100-FL Quick Manual x 1
DVD x 1 (For Driver and User’s Manual)
Screws pack x1
Foot pad x4
60W AC/DC Power Adapter
CFast™ card Handhold Mylar x2
US Power Cord x 1
Heat sink Thermal pad x2
Japan Power Cord x 1 (optional)
Austral Power Cord x 1 (optional)
Chinese Power Cord x 1 (optional)
UK Power Cord x 1 (optional)
Wall-mount Brackets (optional)
Din-rail Bracket (optional)
HDD/SSD (optional)
CFast™ (optional)
DRAM (optional)

If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek
distributors immediately.

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CHAPTER 2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

The eBOX550-100-FL is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as
Memory Module, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive) and CFastTM card.
The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.

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2.1 Installing the Memory Module

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate HDD bracket screws at the bottom,

loosen the screw.

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Step 3 Pull out the HDD Bracket

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Step 4 Remove the HDD bracket

Step 5 Locate the memory module, insert the gold colored

Contact into the socket.

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Step 6 Push the module down, until it is firmly seated by locking tw o latches on the

sides.

Step 7 Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten the screw.

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2.2 Installing the SATA HDD

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate HDD bracket screws at the bottom,

loosen the.

Step 3 Pull out the HDD Bracket

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Step 4 Remove the HDD bracket

Step 5 Assembly the HDD bracket together with the SATA HDD

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Step 6 Push the HDD Bracket back to eBOX550-100.

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Step 7 Close the bottom cover to the chassis, and fasten screw.

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2.3 Installing the CFast™

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system to rear side to locate screws of CFast™ cover, loosen screws.

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Step 3 tick the Mylar onto the CFast™ card

Step 4 Slide CFast™ card into CFast™ slot with caution.

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Step 5 Bend the CFast™ Mylar with caution.
Step 6 Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten all screws.

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2.4 Installing the Express Mini Card

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the

Bottom, loosen screws.

Step 3 Remove the bottom cover to locate screws at the corner of the motherboard,

loosen screws.

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Step 4 Loose the screws of the VGA and DC-in.

Step 5 Install Express Mini Card Module, cable and antenna if need.

Note: In likely conditions, user may have to replace new thermal pads when existing thermal

pad are damaged, dirty or missed. There are thermal pads in the accessory kit for the
need.

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2.5 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional)

The eBOX550-100-FL provides Wall Mount that customers can install as below:

Step 1 Prepare Wall Mount assembling components (screws and bracket) ready.

Step 2 Fix the wall mount to the correct location, and fasten all screws.

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2.6 Installing the Din-Rail Mount (optional)

The eBOX550-100-FL provides Din-Rail Mount that customers can install as below:
Step 1 Prepare Din-Rail Mount assembling components (screws, and Din-rail bracket)

ready.

Step 2 Locate the location of Din-Rail screw holes

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Step 3 Fix the Din-Rail bracket to the correct location, and fasten all screws.

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CHAPTER 3

JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR

Proper jumper settings configure the eBOX550-100-FL to meet your application purpose.
We are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard
devices, respectively.

3.1 SBC layout

Jumper Setting & Connector

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Bottom Side

Note: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting

without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause
system to become damage.

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Jumper

Description

Jumper Setting

JP1

Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults
Default: Normal Operation

1-2 close

JP11

Auto Power On
Default: Disable

1-2 close

3.2 Jumper Setting Summary

Jumper is a small component consisting of jumper clip and jumper pins. Install jumper
clip on 2 jumper pins to close. And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open.
Below illustration shows how to set up jumper.

Proper jumper settings configure the eBOX550-100-FL to meet your application purpose.
We are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard
devices, respectively.

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1
2

Function

Setting

Normal (Default)

1-2 close

Restore BIOS optimal defaults

2-3 close

Function

Setting

Disable auto power on (Default)

1-2 close

Enable auto power on

1-2 open

3.2.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP1)

Put jumper clip to pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2. Doing this
procedure can restore BIOS optimal defaults.

3.2.2 Auto Power On (JP11)

If JP11 is enabled for power input, the system will be automatically power on without
pressing soft power button. If JP11 is disabled for power input, it is necessary to
manually press soft power button to power on the system.

Note:This function is similar to the feature of power on after power failure, which is controlled

by hardware circuitry instead of BIOS.

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External Connectors

Section

DC-in Jack Power Connector

3.3.1

VGA Connector

3.3.2

LAN Connector(LAN1,LAN2)

3.3.3

USB Connector

3.3.4

ATX Power On/Off Button

3.3.5

Audio Connector

3.3.6

Display Port Connector

3.3.7

Internal Connectors

Section

SATA Connector

3.3.8

SATA Power Connector

3.3.9

CFast™ Socket

3.3.10

DDR3 SODIMM Socket

3.3.11

Express Mini Card Slot

3.3.12

3.3 Connectors

Connectors connect the board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection
might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a
summary table shows you all connectors on the eBOX550-100-FL Series.

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Pin

Signal

1

+12V

2

GND

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

Red

2

Green

3

Blue

4

N.C.

5

GND

6

DETECT

7

GND

8

GND

9

VCC

10

GND

11

N.C.

12

DDC DATA

13

Horizontal Sync

14

Vertical Sync

15

DDC CLK

3.3.1 DC-in Jack Power Connector

Connect it to the power AC-DC 60W Adapter

3.3.2 VGA Connector

The VGA connector is a slim type 15-pin D-Sub connector which is common for the CRT VGA
display. The VGA interface configuration can be configured via the software utility.

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Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

L1L2L3L4L5L6L7L8

A B

A B

L1

MDI0+

L5

MDI2-

L2

MDI0-

L6

MDI1-

L3

MDI1+

L7

MDI3+

L4

MDI2+

L8

MDI3-

A

Active LED (Yellow)

B

100 LAN LED (Green)/ 1000 LAN LED (Orange)

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

1

USB VCC

(+5V level)

5

USB VCC

(+5V level)

2

USB #0_D-

6

USB #1_D-

3

USB #0_D+

7

USB #1_D+

4

Ground (GND)

8

Ground (GND)

3.3.3 LAN Connector (LAN1, LAN2)

The RJ-45 connector is for Ethernet. To connect the board to a 1000/100/10 Base-T hub, just
plug one end of the cable into connector and connect the other end (phone jack) to a
1000/100/10-Base-T hub

3.3.4 USB Connector

These ports can be routed to UHCI controller #1 or EHCI controller #1.

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Pin

Signal

1

GND

2

PSIN

Pin

Signal

1

Microphone In

2

Line Out

3.3.5 ATX Power On/OFF Button

The ATX power button is on the I/O side. It can allow users to control eBOX550-100-FL power
on/off.

3.3.6 Audio Connector

These two audio jacks ideal are for Audio Mic-In and Audio Line-out.

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Pin

Signal

1

DPB_LANE0

2

GND

3

DPB_LANE0#

4

DPB_LANE1

5

GND

6

DPB_LANE1#

7

DPB_LANE2

8

GND

9

DPB_LANE2#

10

DPB_LANE3

11

GND

12

DPB_LANE3#

13

Detect Pin

14

GND

15

DPB_AUX

16

GND

17

DPB_AUX#

18

DPB_HPDE

19

GND

20

+3.3V

3.3.7 Display Port Connector

Display Port is a standard designed to replace digital (DVI) and analog component
video (VGA) connectors in computer monitors and video cards, as well as replace
internal digital LVDS links in computer monitor panels and TV panels.

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Pin

Signal

1

GND

2

SATA_TX+

3

SATA_TX-

4

GND

5

SATA_RX-

6

SATA_RX+

7

GND

Pin

Signal

1

N/A

2

GND

3

+5V

4

GND

5

+12V

3.3.8 SATA Connector

The SATA connector is for high-speed SATA interface ports and they can be connected
to hard disk devices.

3.3.9 SATA Power Connector

The SATA power connector can provide SATA device +5V and +12V power.

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Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

GND

26

CD1-

2

Data 3

27

Data 11

3

Data 4

28

Data 12

4

Data 5

29

Data 13

5

Data 6

30

Data 14

6

Data 7

31

Data 15

7

CS0#

32

CS1#

8

Address 10

33

VS1#

9

ATASEL

34

IORD#

10

Address 9

35

IOWR#

11

Address 8

36

WE#

12

Address 7

37

INTR

13

VCC

38

VCC

14

Address 6

39

CSEL#

15

Address 5

40

VS2#

16

Address 4

41

RESET#

17

Address 3

42

IORDY#

18

Address 2

43

DMAREQ

19

Address 1

44

DMAACK-

20

Address 0

45

DASP#

21

Data 0

46

PDIAG#

22

Data 1

47

Data 8

23

Data 2

48

Data 9

24

IOCS16#

49

Data 10

25

CD2#

50

GND

3.3.10 CFast™ Socket

The system is equipped with a CFastTM type-II socket to support an SATA interface CFastTM disk.
The socket is designed to avoid incorrect installation of the CFastTM disk card. When installing or
removing the CFastTM disk card, please make sure the system power is off.

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Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

WAKE#

2

+3.3VSB

3

No use

4

GND

5

No use

6

+1.5V

7

CLKREQ#

8

No use

9

GND

10

No use

11

REFCLK-

12

No use

13

REFCLK+

14

No use

15

GND

16

No use

3.3.11 DDR3 SODIMM Socket

eBOX550-100-FL supports standard DDR3 204-pin 1066/1333 MHz SO-DIMM pin
define

3.3.12 Express Mini Card Slot

PCI Express Mini Card connector supports a PCI Express x1 link and a USB 2.0 link. A
PCI Express Mini Card can be applied to either PCI Express or USB 2.0. The USB 2.0
support will be helpful during the transition to PCI Express, because peripheral vendors
will need time to design their chipsets to have the PCI Express function. During the
transition, PCI Express Mini Cards can be quickly implemented by using USB 2.0

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17

No use

18

GND

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

19

No use

20

No use

21

GND

22

PERST#

23

PE_RXN3

24

+3.3VSB

25

PE_RXP3

26

GND

27

GND

28

+1.5V

29

GND

30

SMB_CLK

31

PE_TXN3

32

SMB_DATA

33

PE_TXP3

34

GND

35

GND

36

USB_D8-

37

GND

38

USB_D8+

39

+3.3VSB

40

GND

41

+3.3VSB

42

No use

43

GND

44

No use

45

No use

46

No use

47

No use

48

+1.5V

49

No use

50

GND

51

No use

52

+3.3VSB

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CHAPTER 4

AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a 16MB flash chip to save the
setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with
detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI
BIOS setup utility.

4.1 Starting

To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:

1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.

2. After you press the <Del> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and Chipset
menus.

Note: If your computer cannot boot after making and saving system changes with Setup, you

can restore BIOS optimal defaults by setting JP1 (see section 2.3.1) .

It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset’s defaults. Both
AMI and your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the
best performance and reliability.

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Hot Keys

Description

 Left/Right

The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.

 Up/Down

The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or sub-screen.

+ Plus/Minus

The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a particular
setup item.

Tab

The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.

F1

The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.

F2

The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.

F3

The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.

F4

The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup. Press
the <F4> key to save your changes.

Esc

The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the
Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your changes.

Enter

The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup sub­screens.

4.2 Navigation Keys

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the
BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.

Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.3 Main Menu

When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can
always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date
can be set up as described below. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.

 System Language

Use this item to choose the system default language.

 System Date/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 is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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4.4 Advanced Menu

 Launch PXE OpROM
Use this item to enable or disable the boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when

the system boots up.
The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices.

You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

► ACPI Settings
► CPU Configuration
► IDE Configuration
► USB Configuration
► H/W Monitor

For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

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 ACPI Settings
You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI configuration, and change the

value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side
of the screen.

 Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

Use this item to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration.

 ACPI Sleep State

Default Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) sleep state to be S3
(Suspend to RAM).

 S3 Video Repost

Enable or disable S3 video repost.

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 CPU Configuration
This screen shows the CPU Configuration.

 Node 0 Information

View memory information related to Node 0.

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 IDE Configuration
In the IDE Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the

SATA ports. During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of
SATA devices.

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 USB Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the USB Configuration, and change the

value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side
of the screen.

 Legacy USB Support

Use this item to enable or disable support for USB device on legacy operating
system. The default setting is Enabled. Auto option disables legacy support if
no USB devices are connected. Disable option will keep USB devices available
only for EFI applications.

 USB transfer time-out

The 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 option uses default value: for a root port it is 100ms, for a hub
port the delay is taken from hub descriptor.

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 H/W Monitor
This screen monitors hardware health.

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This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM
and system voltages (VCORE, +3.3V, +12V and +5V).

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4.5 Chipset Menu

The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can
select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

► North Bridge
► South Bridge

For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

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 North Bridge Configuration
This screen allows users to configure parameters of North Bridge chipset.

 Memory Configuration

All of options are set Auto as default.

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 Node 0 Information

This item is to provide user with the information of current using DDR3 SDRAMs.

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 South Bridge
This screen allows users to configure South Bridge chipset. For items marked with “”,

please press <Enter> for more options.

► SB SATA Configuration
► SB USB Configuration
► SB HD Azalia Configuration

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 SB SATA Configuration

Use this item to select option for SATA configuration.

 OnChip SATA Channel

Use this item to enable or disable SATA channel.

 OnChip SATA Type

Here are the options: Native IDE and AHCI.

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 SB USB Configuration

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

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 SB HD Azalia Configuration

This item allows you to enable or disable HD audio Azalia device.

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4.6 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system.

 Setup Prompt Timeout

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

 Bootup NumLock State

Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

 Quiet Boot

Enable or disable quiet boot option.

 Boot Option Priorities

Set the system boot priority order.

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4.7 Security Menu

The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.

 Administrator Password

This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or
uninstalled).

 User Password

This item indicates whether an user password has been set (installed or uninstalled).

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4.8 Save & Exit Menu

The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe
default values.

 Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to leave Setup and return to Main Menu. Select Save Changes and Exit from
the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

 Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the
system configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and
Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard
changes and exit.

 Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration
parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save &
Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and reset.

 Discard Changes and Reset

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the
system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard
changes and reset.

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 Save Changes

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press
<Enter>. Select Yes to save changes.

 Discard Changes

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the
system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and
press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes.

 Restore Defaults

It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings
when you select this option. Select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit
menu and press <Enter>.

 Save as User Defaults

Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User
Defaults. Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press
<Enter>.

 Restore User Defaults

It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when
you select this option. Select Restore User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>.

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 Boot Override

Press <Enter> causes system to enter the OS.

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APPENDIX A

WATCHDOG TIMER

About Watchdog Timer

Software stability is major issue in most application. Some embedded systems are not
watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot
when computer hangs. The systems need to be able to reset automatically when things
go wrong. The watchdog timer gives us solution.

The watchdog timer is a counter that triggers a system reset when it counts down to
zero from a preset value. The software starts counter with an initial value and must
reset it periodically. If the counter ever reaches zero which means the software has
crashed, the system will reboot.

How to Use Watchdog Timer

The I/O port base addresses of watchdog timer are 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). The 2E (hex)
and 2F (hex) are address and data port respectively.

Assume that program A is put in a loop that must execute at least once every 10ms.
Initialize watchdog timer with a value bigger than 10ms. If the software has no problems;
watchdog timer will never expire because software will always restart the counter before
it reaches zero.

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Begin

Enable and Initialize

Watchdog Timer

Program “A”

Disable Watchdog

Timer

Next

Next

Next

Next

Begin

Enable and Initialize

Watchdog Timer

Program “A”

Reset Watchdog

Timer

Next

Next

Next

Next

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Sample Program

Assembly sample code :

;Enable WDT:

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,87 ;Un-lock super I/O

out dx,al

out dx,al

;Select Logic device:

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,07h

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

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mov al,08h

out dx,al

;Activate WDT:

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,2Dh

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

mov al,20h

out dx,al

;Set Second or Minute :

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,0F5h

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

mov al,Nh ;N=00h or 08h(see below

Watchdog Timer

Note

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out dx,al

;Set base timer :

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,0F6h

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

mov al,Mh ;M=00h,01h,...FFh (hex),Value=0 to 255

out dx,al ;(see below

Note

)

;Disable WDT:

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,30h

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

mov al,00h ;Can be disabled at any time

out dx,al

Note:

If N=00h, the time base is set to second.
M = time value

00: Time-out Disable
01: Time-out occurs after 1 second
02: Time-out occurs after 2 seconds
03: Time-out occurs after 3 seconds

.
.

FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 seconds

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If N=08h, the time base is set to minute.
M = time value

00: Time-out Disable
01: Time-out occurs after 1 minute
02: Time-out occurs after 2 minutes
03: Time-out occurs after 3 minutes

.
.

FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 minutes

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