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.

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
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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

®

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.

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Step 4 Unscrew the rear side screws (x2) and then remove the value-added module

slot cover.

.

Step 5 Insert the value-added module (VAM) as shown below. Make sure the

module is on the track and slide the module fully into the slot. Secure the
module by fastening the screws.

2.2 Installing the DDR module and Express Mini Card

Step 1 Make sure system power is off and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the tBOX300-510-FL upside down, loosen the cover screws and lift the

bracket as shown.

Step 3 Loosen the screws as shown below to remove the cover and put the thermal

pad on the slot.

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Step 4 Install the DDR module with caution and put the thermal pad on the DDR

module again. Than screw the DDR cover to finish the installation.

For the Express Mini card:

Step 1 Slide a SIM or Mini card into their respective slot with caution.

Step 2 Fasten the screws to complete the installation.

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Model name

Specification

Note

VAM700

4 x M12 A-coded GbE

VAM701

4 x M12 A-coded GbE (PoE/PoE+)

w/ external power supply unit
(PSU)

VAM702

4 x RJ-45 GbE

VAM703

4 x RJ-45 GbE (PoE/PoE+)

w/ external power supply unit
(PSU)

VAM100

4 x 4-wire isolated RS-232/422/485

VAM101

4 x isolated CANbus 2.0A/B

VAM200

8-in/8-out isolated DIO

VAM400

Video & Audio-in + 1x PCI Express
Mini Card slot + 2x SIM card slot +
1x capture card

VAM600

2x PCI Express Mini Card slot +
2x SIM card slot

Model name

Spec

Note

PSU120-259

Power supply output 53V

24VDC input only

For the value-added modules

For the external power supply unit

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Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

TMDS Data 2-

2

TMDS Data 2+

3

GND

4

CRT_SPD_Clock

5

CRT_SPD_Data

6

DVI_SPD_Clock

7

DVI_SPD_Data

8

Analog Vsync

9

TMDS Data 1-

10

TMDS Data 1+

11

GND

12

N.C

13

N.C.

14

+5V

15

GND

16

Hot Plug Detect

17

TMDS Data 0-

18

TMDS Data 0+

19

GND

20

N.C

21

N.C

22

GND

23

TMDS Clock+

24

TMDS Clock-

C1

Analog RED

C2

Analog Green

C3

Analog Blue

C4

Analog Hsync

C5

GND

CHAPTER 3

CONNECTOR AND JUMPER SETTINGS

3.1 Connectors

Connectors connect the CPU board with the other parts of the system. Loose or improper
connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly
connected before your turn on the system.

3.1.1 DVI Connector

DVI-I

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Pin

Signal USB Port 0

Pin

Signal USB Port 1

1

USB_VCC (+5V level

standby power)

10

USB_VCC (+5V level

standby power)

2

USB_Data2-

11

USB_Data3-

3

USB_Data2+

12

USB_Data3+

4

GND

13

GND

5

SSRX2-

14

SSRX3-

6

SSRX2+

15

SSRX3+

7

GND

16

GND

8

SSTX2-

17

SSTX3-

9

SSTX2+

18

SSTX3+

Pin

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

1

DCD, Data carrier detect

TX-

Data-

2

RXD, Receive data

TX+

Data+

3

TXD, Transmit data

RX+

NC

4

DTR, Data terminal ready

RX-

NC

5

GND, ground

GND, ground

GND, ground

6

DSR, Data set ready

NC

NC

7

RTS, Request to send

NC

NC

8

CTS, Clear to send

NC

NC

9

RI, Ring indicator

NC

NC

10

NC

NC

NC

3.1.2 Serial Port Connector

The COM1 port connector is a DB9 connector. The pin assignment of RS-232/RS-422/RS­485 is listed in the following table. If you need a COM port to support RS-422 or RS-485,
please set it up in BIOS settings.

COM

3.1.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports

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LED Indicator

Function

PWR/ Green

Power on

HDD/ Blue

HDD activity

PL1/ Green

Programmable

PL2/ Green

Programmable

LED Indicator

Function

Orange

HDD ready

Flashing

Data access

Pin

Marine/ Railway

1

NC

2

-

3

+

Pin

Signal

1

VCC

2

VCC

3

System GND

4

System GND

5

Chassis GND

Pin

PoE Power

1

VCC

2

System GND

3

NC 4 NC

1

2

4

3
5

3.1.4 Front View LED Indicators

3.1.5 Rear View LED Indicators

3.1.6 DC Power Input Connector

The DC-in connector has three pins as shown in the table below.

The DC-in power input connector is an M12 A-code Male 5Pin connector.

The DC-in connector has four pins as shown in the table below (W/ PSU-120).

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Pin

Signal

LOCK

OPEN

C1

C2

C3

C5

C6

C7

C1

SIM_PWR

C2

SIM_RESET

C3

SIM_CLK

C5

GND

C6

SIM_VPP

C7

SIM_DATA

Pin

Description

10/100Base-T

1000Base-T

1

Transmit Data+ or Bidirectional

TX+

BI_DA+

2

Transmit Data- or Bidirectional

TX-

BI_DA-

3

Receive Data+ or Bidirectional

RX+

BI_DB+

4

Not Connected or Bidirectional

N.C.

BI_DC+

5

Not Connected or Bidirectional

N.C.

BI_DC-

6

Receive Data- or Bidirectional

RX-

BI_DB-

7

Not Connected or Bidirectional

N.C.

BI_DD+

8

Not Connected or Bidirectional

N.C.

BI_DD-

B

Speed LED

OFF/Green

Orange

A

Activity Link LED (Orange)

OFF: No Link

Blinking: Data activity detected

3.1.7 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4)

The RJ-45 LAN connectors can support 10/100/1000Mbps.

Ethernet (optional)

3.1.8 SIM Card Connector

The SIM Card slot is an ISO 7816 standard 6-pin connector used in conjunction with a PCI
Express Mini Card.

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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

17

No use

18

GND

19

No use

20

+3.3VSB

21

GND

22

PERST#

23

PE_RXN4

24

+3.3VSB

25

PE_RXP4

26

GND

27

GND

28

+1.5V

29

GND

30

SMB_CLK

31

PE_TXN4

32

SMB_DATA

33

PE_TXP4

34

GND

35

GND

36

USB_D3-

37

GND

38

USB_D3+

39

+3.3VSB

40

GND

41

+3.3VSB

42

LED_WWAN#

43

GND

44

LED_WLAN#

45

No use

46

LED_WPAN#

47

No use

48

+1.5V

49

No use

50

GND

51

No use

52

+3.3VSB

3.1.9 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector

The PCI Express Mini Card connector supports 1x PCI Express lane and 2x USB 2.0 lanes. A
PCI Express Mini Card can be applied to either PCI Express or USB 2.0. This friendly design
of integrating USB 2.0 and PCI Express lanes into the same slot provides a convenient and
low-cost solution for migration between the two interfaces.

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Status

Diagram

Unlocked

Locked

Pin

Signal

Description

1

NC

N/A

2

Switch Signal

Low Active. Acts as the PC’s ATX switch when an external
switch is installed (Pin 3 Active)

**The internal pull-up resister is not connected to any
power source.

3

Ext. SW Sensor

Low Active. Detects whether an external power switch is
installed or not.

** The internal pull-up resister is not connected to any
power source.

4

GND

3.1.10 Antenna Opening

Profile opening is reserved for Wi-Fi/3G/4G antennas.

3.1.11 HDD Tray Locker

The HDD tray locker is used to lock and secure the swappable HDD/SSD bay.

3.1.12 Remote Switch Connector

The remote switch is ideal for controlling a remote button which can act as an ATX power
on/off button.

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3.1.13 Value-Added Module Specification

Module

Description

1,2

The system offers two expansion I/O
module slots to support the functions of the
value-added modules (VAM) listed in the
table below. For detailed specifications,
please refer to the quick manual of each
individual module.

Item

Spec & Figure

Item

Spec & Figure

#1

VAM700/701: 4x M12 A-coded Gb

Ethernet with PoE (optional)

#2

VAM702/703: 4x RJ-45 Gb Ethernet
with PoE (optional)

#3

VAM100: 4x 4-wire isolated RS-

232/422/485

#4

VAM200: 8-in/8-out isolated DIO

#5

VAM400: Video & Audio-in + mini
PCIe capture card

#6

VAM101: 4x isolated CANbus

2.0A/B

#7

VAM600: Mini PCI Express + SIM

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Description

Function

Jumper Setting

JP2

Normal(Default)

Clear CMOS

Short 1-2
Short 2-3

VDDM

Settings

Normal

Short 1-2 (Default)

Clear CMOS

Short 2-3

3.2 Jumper Settings

Proper jumper settings configure the tBOX300-510-FL to meet your application purpose. We
are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.

The JP2 jumper is used to clear the CMOS memory if incorrect settings are made in the
Setup Utility.

This figure marks the location of the JP2 jumper on the motherboard.

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CHAPTER 4

AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY

This chapter provides detailed descriptions of 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 pressing the <Del> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access
other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and Power
menus.

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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 sub­screen.

+ 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.

F10

The <F10> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup.
Press the <F10> 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
sub- screens.

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>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.

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

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System Time/Date

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

The Advanced menu allows users to set the configurations 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:

► MiniCard Switch
► CPU Configuration
► SATA And RST Configuration
► PCH-FW Configuration
► USB Configuration
► Serial Port Console Redirection
► F81803 Super IO Configuration
► Hardware Monitor
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

Mini Card Switch

Select the PCIe / mSATA function.

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CPU Configuration

This screen shows the CPU configuration.

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SATA Configuration

Set SATA configuration.

SATA Controller(S)

Enable or disable the integrated SATA controllers (Default: Enabled).

SATA Mode Selection

Choose the SATA operation mode. Determines SATA controllers operate AHCI or Intel RST
Premium. (Default: AHCI)

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PCH-FW Configuration

Configure Intel® Active Management Technology Parameters.
Display ME firmware version and ME firmware SKU.

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USB Configuration

This screen shows the USB devices connected to the system.
This is for supporting USB devices on legacy OS. The system will automatically detect any
USB device connected to the computer and enable the USB legacy mode.

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Serial Port Console Redirection
The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using)

will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

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F81803 Super IO Configuration
Set up options for the Super IO configuration, and change the value of the selected option.

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Serial Port

Enable/Disable a serial port.

COM Port Type

This option is used to select an RS-232/422/485 function.

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Hardware Monitor

This screen shows the hardware health configuration.

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4.5 Chipset Menu

The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings.

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System Agent (SA) Configuration

Memory Configuration

This screen shows the memory information.

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4.6 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. It will show “Installed”
when a password has been set or “Not Installed” if no password has been set yet.

User Password

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. It will show “Installed” when the
password has been set, or show “Not Installed” if no password has been set yet.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to
change the supervisor password.

Change User Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to
change the user password.

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4.7 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You can select any of the
items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

Setup Prompt Timeout

Set the timeout length to wait before entering the Setup menu during system power-on.

Bootup NumLock State

Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock. The default setting is on.

Launch PXE OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Boot Option Priorities

Use this option to specify the overall boot order from the available devices.

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4.8 Save & Exit Menu

This option allows users to operate optimized settings, customized settings and restore
default settings for system configuration.

Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and continue start-up procedures, so the new system configuration parameters can
take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Select Ok to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup and continue start-up procedures without making any
permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the
Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok 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 Ok to
save changes and reset.

Discard Changes and Reset

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

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Save Changes
This option allows you to save all the values and changes you set.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to abandon all the values and changes you set.

Restore Defaults

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

Save as User Defaults

Select this option to save all current Setup options as user default settings. The User Defaults
settings are designed for you to set up your own requests. 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 default settings when you
select this option. After selecting Save as User Defaults to save your own settings, you can
restore all your Setup options by selecting Restore User Defaults. Select Restore User
Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to restore your user default
settings.

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CHAPTER 5

RAID DRIVER AND TOOL INSTALLATION

This section will guide you to install the Raid Manager Tool software. Just follow the onscreen
instructions step by step. Before you start, please be reminded to run the installer as
administrator.

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5.1 Installing RAID Driver

1. Open the “06.Raid driver” folder, double click “MSUSetup_v4.1.0.2031” and click “Next” to

continue.

2. Select “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and click “Next” to continue.

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3. Select “Command Line Interface” and “Flash Command Line Interface”. Click “Next” to

continue.

4. Confirm the installation location on your computer and click “Install” to start installation.

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5. Please wait when you see the following screen.

6. When installation is completed, click “Finish” to exit.

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5.2 Installing RAID Manager Tool

1. Open the “07.Raid manager tool” folder, double click “Setup.exe” and click “Next” to

continue.

2. Confirm the installation location on your computer and select the user type. Click “Next” to

continue.

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3. Click “Next” to start installation.

4. After installation is completed, please reboot your system to activate the software.

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CHAPTER 6

USING RAID MANAGER TOOL

6.1 Overview

This section describes how to control raid functions by using Raid Manager Tool.

NOTE: For better operating experience, we strongly recommend that you use RAID

Manager Tool, instead of MarvellTray.

Open Raid Manager Tool by clicking its desktop shortcut.

Then the first page appears.

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6.2 Creating RAID

1. Click “Create Raid”.

2. Click the HDDs that you want to create RAID. Select the RAID level (supporting RAID

0/1/10) and key in the RAID name. Click “Create”.

3. RAID function is created successfully.

NOTE: Go to Windows build-in tool Disk Management to initialize this new virtual disk

before using it.

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6.3 Deleting RAID

1. Select “Virtual Disk/My VDX”(X is 1 or 0) and Click “Delete Raid”.

2. RAID function is deleted successfully.

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6.4 RAID Rebuilding

1. Auto Rebuilding: Insert a new hard drive and RAID will be rebuilt automatically.

2. Manual Rebuilding:

A. Select “Virtual Disk/My VDX”(X is 1 or 0) you want to rebuild and click “Start”

B. Click on the HDD that you want to rebuild and click “Rebuild”.

C. RAID function is rebuilt successfully.

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3. Other functions for Rebuilding:

A. You can click “Stop” if you need to stop Rebuild.

B. You can click “Pause” if you need to pause Rebuild.

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6.5 Marvell BIOS Utility

Press Ctrl+M to enter the Marvell BIOS utility to configure a RAID array if you need to control
RAID function before booting the operating system. Marvell BIOS Utility shares the same
RAID functions below as RAID Manager Tool:

A. Create RAID
B. Delete RAID
C. RAID Rebuilding

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APPENDIX A

WATCHDOG TIMER

What is Watchdog Timer?

The integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up by programming. There are 1~255 levels
available. The Watchdog Timer is a counter that triggers a system reset when it counts down
to zero from a preset value. The software that starts the Watchdog Timer with an initial value
must reset the timer periodically. If the Watchdog Timer ever reaches zero which means the
software has crashed, the system will reboot.

How to Use the Watchdog Timer

(The following is an example of enabling configuration using a debug tool.)

Enable WDT


Enable configuration:
O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O
O 2E 87


Select logic device:
O 2E 07
O 2F 07


WDT device enable:
O 2E 30
O 2F 01


Activate WDT:
O 2E F0
O 2F 80


Set base timer:
O 2E F6

O 2F M ; M = time value

00h~FFh: Time-out disable~ Time-out occurs
after 255 seconds when N=71h.

Set Second or Minute :
O 2E F5
O 2F N ; N=71h or 79h

N=71h, the time base is set to second.
N=79h, the time base is set to minute.

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Sample of Watchdog application

Assume that program A must be kept running for a specified period of time:

1. Initialize the Watchdog Timer with a countdown time value bigger than the running time of

program A.

2. If program A has no problems when its running time has passed, it will disable or reset the

Watchdog Timer before its countdown time has reached zero.

3. If program A is running and experiencing any problem that causes the system to stop

working, the Watchdog Timer will automatically reboot the system when countdown time
has reached zero.

Refer to the below flowchart of editing program A.

Watchdog Timer