AXIOMTEK tBOX300-510-FL User Manual

tBOX300-510-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 rights of any
third party, and any liability arising from such use.

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completeness or usefulness of any information in this document. Axiomtek does not make
any commitment to update the information in this manual.

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without notice.

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without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

Copyright 2018 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

All Rights Reserved
December 2018, 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 instructions might damage the system.

2. The tBOX300-510-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 tBOX300-510-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 tBOX300-510-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 -40°C or above 85°C. It may damage the equipment.

8. Do not open the system’s back 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 a human body.

 When handling boards and components, wear a grounding wrist strap, available

from most electronic component stores.

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Classification

1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified

2. Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP30

3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

4. Mode of operation: Continuous

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.

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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 cleaned using a product
designed for cleaning the same types of components. Please read the instructions that come
with a cleaning product to avoid misusage.

 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
using a piece of cloth to rub hardware parts.

 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: Using a vacuum cleaner to suck 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 the
circuitry to corrode.

 Cotton swabs: Cotton swabs 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 recommend that you should shut down the system before you start to

clean any single component.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Close all application programs.

2. Close operating software.

3. Turn off power switch.

4. Remove all devices.

5. Pull out the power cable.

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Scrap Computer Recycling

Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable solutions in
case computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case computers are out of
order or no longer in use.

Trademarks Acknowledgments

Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® and Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corp.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
respective owners.

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Table of Contents

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

Classification .......................................................................................................... iv

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

1.1 General Description ...................................................................................... 1

1.2 System Specifications .................................................................................. 2

1.2.1 CPU ................................................................................................................. 2

1.2.2 System I/O...................................................................................................... 2

1.2.3 System Specification .................................................................................... 2

1.2.4 Driver CD Content ......................................................................................... 3

1.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................... 4

1.4 I/O Outlets ...................................................................................................... 6

1.5 Packing List ................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................... 9

2.1 Installing the Swappable HDD/SSD & Value-added Module (VAM) ............ 9

2.2 Installing the DDR module and Express Mini Card ................................... 10

CHAPTER 3 CONNECTOR AND JUMPER SETTINGS ............................... 13

3.1 Connectors .................................................................................................. 13

3.1.1 DVI Connector ............................................................................................. 13

3.1.2 Serial Port Connector ................................................................................. 14

3.1.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports ..................................................................................... 14

3.1.4 Front View LED Indicators ......................................................................... 15

3.1.5 Rear View LED Indicators .......................................................................... 15

3.1.6 DC Power Input Connector ........................................................................ 15

3.1.7 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4) .................................................................. 16

3.1.8 SIM Card Connector ................................................................................... 16

3.1.9 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector ............................................................ 17

3.1.10 Antenna Opening ........................................................................................ 18

3.1.11 HDD Tray Locker ......................................................................................... 18

3.1.12 Remote Switch Connector ......................................................................... 18

3.1.13 Value-Added Module Specification ........................................................... 19

3.2 Jumper Settings .......................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ...................................................... 21

4.1 Starting ........................................................................................................ 21

4.2 Navigation Keys .......................................................................................... 22

4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................... 23

4.4 Advanced Menu........................................................................................... 24

4.5 Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 33

4.6 Security Menu ............................................................................................. 35

4.7 Boot Menu ................................................................................................... 36

4.8 Save & Exit Menu ........................................................................................ 37

CHAPTER 5 RAID DRIVER AND TOOL INSTALLATION ........................... 39

5.1 Installing RAID Driver ................................................................................. 40

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5.2 Installing RAID Manager Tool ..................................................................... 43

CHAPTER 6 USING RAID MANAGER TOOL .............................................. 45

6.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 45

6.2 Creating RAID .............................................................................................. 46

6.3 Deleting RAID .............................................................................................. 47

6.4 RAID Rebuilding .......................................................................................... 48

6.5 Marvell BIOS Utility ..................................................................................... 50

APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................. 51

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX300-510-FL.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:

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

1.1 General Description

The tBOX300-510-FL is an embedded system powered by the 7th Gen. Intel® Celeron ­3965U / Core™ i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U processor (2.2 up to 2.8 GHz) onboard
and supports Windows® 10 and Linux. It has been built for the most endurable operation with
optimal fanless design and rich I/O, supports SO-DIMM up to 32GB and Marvell Hardware
RAID 0/1/10, and includes a built-in Watchdog Timer to deliver enhanced system reliability.

 Features

 7th Generation Intel
 Support SO-DIMM DDR4-2133 up to 32GB
 CE , FCC, IEC 60945, EN 50155 certified
 Fanless with operating temperature range of -25°C ~ +70°C with W.T. SSD,

0°C ~ +60°C with HDD, -25°C ~ +60°C with VAM701/703

 1 COM Port RS-232/422/485.
 Supports USB 3.0 and SATA3
 4x removable & lockable 2.5” SATA drive bays.
 3x internal mini PCIe slot and 2x SIM socket
 Supports 1 Port 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN connectors
 Complies with European standard for vehicle fire protection: PrCEN TS 45545-2

 Reliable and Durable Design

 The tBOX300-510-FL adopts an advanced cooling system and supports mSATA,

which makes it especially suitable for environments subject to vibration and the best
solution for industrial automation, digital signage, and gaming applications.

 Embedded O/S Supported

 The tBOX300-510-FL supports not only Windows

as Windows® 10 Embedded and Linux. For storage devices, the tBOX300-510-FL
supports 4x 2.5" SATA drive bays and 1x mSATA slot.

®

Core™ i (15W) processor onboard

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10 but also embedded O/S such

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1.2 System Specifications

1.2.1 CPU

 CPU

 Onboard Intel

processor (2.2 up to 2.8 GHz) processor (2M / 3M Cache 2.2GHz up to 2.8 GHz)

 BIOS

 American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.
 “Load Optimized Default” to back up customized settings in the BIOS flash chip to

prevent CMOS battery fail.

 System Memory

 DDR4 SO-DIMM socket up to DDR4-2133 Memory

 Graphics

 Integrated Intel

1.2.2 System I/O

 Front Side

 1x DVI-I female connector
 2x Screw audio connectors (MIC-IN/LINE-OUT)
 1x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
 4x USB 3.0
 1x DB9 serial console for RS232/422/485
 1x Remote power switch
 1x Reset button

 Rear Side

 1 x M12 or terminal block DC-in (optional)
 4x Antenna opening
 1 x PoE power supply input (optional)
 1 x modular IO slot (for value-added module)

®

Core™ Celeron-3965U / Core™ i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U

®

HD Graphics 620 for DVI-I

1.2.3 System Specification

 Watchdog Timer

 Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 sec.

 Power Supply

 24-110 VDC-in power supply
 Power Rate:3A@24VDC; 0.65A@110VDC
 Power Rate:6A@24VDC (W/ PSU)

 Operation Temperature

 -25°C ~ +70°C (- 13ºF ~ 158ºF) with W.T. SSD
 -25°C ~ +55°C (-13°F ~ +131°F) with HDD

 -25°C ~ +60°C (- 13ºF ~ 140ºF) with VAM701/703

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 Storage Temperature

 -40°C ~ +85°C (- 40ºF ~ 176ºF)

 Humidity

 5% ~ 95% (non-condensation)

 Vibration Endurance

 3Grms w/ SSD (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z direction; random)
 1Grms w/ HDD (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z direction; random)

 Weight

 5.5 kg (12.1lb) without package
 6.8kg (14.96lb) with package

 Dimensions

 321mm(12.64”)(W) x 210.2mm(8.28”)(D) x 105.33mm(4.17”)(H)

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

1.2.4 Driver CD Content

 Chipset Driver
 Graphics Driver
 Audio Driver
 Ethernet Driver
 ME Driver
 RAID Driver
 RAID Manager Tool
 VAM Module Driver

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1.3 Dimensions

The following diagrams show the dimensions and outlines of the tBOX300-510-FL.

▲ Top View

▲ Bottom View

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▲ Front View

▲ Side View

▲ Rear View: Terminal block DC-IN (w/o VAM)

▲ Rear View: Terminal block DC-IN (w/ VAM701)

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▲ Rear View: M12 DC-IN (w/o VAM)

▲ Rear View: M12 DC-IN (w/ VAM701)

1.4 I/O Outlets

The following figures show the I/O outlets on the front and rear views of the tBOX300-510-FL.

 Front View

 Rear View

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1.5 Packing List

The package bundled with your tBOX300-510-FL should contain the following items:

 tBOX300-510-FL system unit x 1
 tBOX300-510-FL Quick Installation Guide x 1
 DVD x 1 (for drivers )
 Screw pack x 1
 Foot pad x 4
 Wall-mount bracket x 2
 DRAM thermal pad x 4
 HDD Mylar x 8
 SATA drive key x 4
 Power terminal block or M12 power cable x 1 (optional)
 Remote switch cable x1 (optional)
 HDD/SSD/mSATA (optional)
 Express Mini Card module (optional)
 Wireless module x 1 (optional)
 Value-added module x 1 (optional)

NOTE: Please contact your local distributor if any of the above-mentioned items is missing

or damaged. DO NOT apply power to the board if any component is damaged.

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CHAPTER 2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

The tBOX300-510-FL is designed for easy hardware configurations, such as the HDD (Hard
Disk Drive), DRAM and mini PCIe card. Chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.

2.1 Installing the Swappable HDD/SSD & Value-added Module (VAM)

Step 1 Attach a piece of Mylar on the back of an HDD/SSD as shown.

Step 2 As shown in the picture, slide the HDD/SSD into the SATA tray. Insert

screws into each side of the SATA drive through the corresponding holes.

Step 3 Install the SATA drive into the slot and fasten the screw to lock the SATA
drive to complete the installation.

Hardware Installation