tBOX324-894-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 2018 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
May 2018, Version A2
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 tBOX324-894-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 tBOX324-894-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 tBOX324-894-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℃ or above 85℃. 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 your body.
When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding 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: IP40
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 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 the 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 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 ............................................................................................. 5
1.5 Packing List .......................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................... 7
2.1 Swappable HDD/SSD or CFast™ Card ................................................. 7
2.2 Express Mini Card& DDR ..................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTOR ........................................................................... 11
3.1 Connectors ......................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 DVI / VGA / CANBUS Connector...................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Serial Port Connector ....................................................................................... 13
3.1.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports .......................................................................................... 13
3.1.4 LED Indicators................................................................................................... 14
3.1.5 DC Power Input connector ............................................................................... 14
3.1.6 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4) ........................................................................ 16
3.1.7 Digital I/O Connector ........................................................................................ 17
3.1.8 SIM Card Connector ......................................................................................... 17
3.1.9 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector .................................................................. 18
3.1.10 CFast™ Socket .................................................................................................. 19
3.1.11 Antenna opening .............................................................................................. 19
3.1.12 HDD tray locker ................................................................................................. 20
3.1.13 Remote switch Connector ............................................................................... 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 .................................................................................... 36
4.7 Boot Menu .......................................................................................... 37
4.8 Save & Exit Menu ............................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ............................................................... 39
APPENDIX B DIGITAL I/O ............................................................................. 41
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX324-894-FL.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Package List
1.1 General Description
The tBOX324-894-FL is an embedded system that supports 7rd Gen. Intel® Celeron -3965U /
Core™ i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U processor (2.2 up to 2.8 GHz) onboard, to provide
Windows® 10 and Linux, optimized for the most endurable operation. It features fanless
design with rich I/O, supports SO-DIMM up to 32GB, and enhanced system dependability by
built-in Watchdog Timer.
Features
7rd Generation Intel
Support SO-DIMM DDR4-2133 up to 32GB
CE ,IEC60945, EN50155 certificate
Fanless with operating temperature range of -40°C ~ +70°C with W.T. SSD
(0°C ~ +55°C with HDD)
Isolated RS-232/422/485 and DIO
Supports USB 3.0 and SATA3
2x removable & lockable 2.5” SATA drive bays and 1x CFast
3x internal mini PCIe slots and 1x SIM socket
Lockable I/O ports, LAN connectors
Comply to fire protection of vehicles Europe standard PrCEN TS 45545-2
Reliable and Stable Design
The tBOX324-894-FL adopts the advanced cooling system and supporting CFast
which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments, the best for industrial
automation, digital signage, and gaming application.
Embedded O/S Supported
The tBOX324-894-FL is not only supported Windows
such as Windows® 10 Embedded, and Linux. For storage device, the tBOX324-894-
FL is supported 2x 2.5" SATA drive bays and 1x CFast
®
Core™ I (15W) processor onboard
™
®
10, but also embedded O/S,
™
slot.
™
,
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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 backup customized Setting in the BIOS flash chip to
prevent from CMOS battery fail
System Memory
DDR4 SO-DIMM socket up to DDR4-2133 Memory
Graphics
Integrated Intel
1.2.2 System I/O
2x 10-pin Terminal Block connectors, COM3/4 for isolated RS-232/422/485
1x DVI-I / VGA female connector
2x screw audio connectors (Mic-IN/Line-OUT)
4x isolated Gbe LAN (M12 or RJ45) connectors for 10/100/1000Base-T
4x USB 3.0 connectors (front side)
1x 12-pin isolated 4-in/4-out DIO connector
1x 24VDC power input connector (M12-5P or Terminal Block-3P)
2x DB9 type COM1/2 for isolated RS232/422/485, COM2 (option CAN BUS)
®
Core™ Celeron -3965U / Core
®
HD Graphics 620 for DVI / VGA
™
i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U
1.2.3 System Specification
Watchdog Timer
Reset supported; 255 levels, 0~255 sec.
Power Supply
24 VDC-in power supply
Power Rate:2.2A@24VDC
Operation Temperature
-40℃ ~ +70℃ (- 40ºF ~ 158ºF) with W.T. SSD
0°C ~ +55°C (+32°F ~ +131°F) with HDD
Storage Temperature
-40℃ ~ 85℃ (- 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)
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Weight
5 kg (11lb) without package
6.5kg (14.33lb) with package
Dimensions
288.5mm(11.36”)(W) x 211.3mm(8.32”)(D) x 85.75mm(3.38”)(H)
NOTE: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
1.2.4 Driver CD Content
Chipset Driver
Graphic Driver
Audio Driver
Ethernet Driver
ME Driver
RST Driver
Utilites
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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the tBOX324-894-FL.
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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the tBOX324-894-FL.
Front View
Front View Drawing
Rear View
Rear View Drawing
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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your tBOX324-894-FL should contain the following items:
tBOX324-894-FL System Unit x 1
tBOX324-894-FL Quick Installation Guide x 1
CD x 1 (with Driver and User’s Manual)
Screws Pack x 1
Foot Pad x 4
Wallmount Bracket x 1
SATA Drive Key x 2
DRAM Thermal Pad x 4
DC-IN Connector (power terminal block)
SATA Drive (HDD or SSD) (optional)
Remote Switch cable x1(optional)
CFast (optional)
Express Mini Card Module (optional)
3G/4G/GPS module x 1 (optional)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module x 1 (optional)
M12 power cable x 1 (optional)
If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors
immediately.
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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The tBOX324-894-FL is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD
(Hard Disk Drive), CFast™ card and mini PCIe card. The chapter 2 will show you how to install
the hardware.
2.1 Swappable HDD/SSD or CFast™ Card
Step 1 Make sure system power is off, and then loosen the screw at HDD tray as
shown.
Step 2 Slide HDD into the cover as picture shown. Insert screws into each side of
the SATA drive through the corresponding holes.
Step 3 Install CFast and SATA drive to the slot.
Step 4 Secure CFast and SATA drive to complete the installation.
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2.2 Express Mini Card& DDR
Step 1 Make sure system power is off and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down and loosen the lateral cover screws as shown
to remove the bottom cover.
One slot contains an internal SIM card slot which can support
2G/3G/4G modules.
For the Express Mini card:
Step 3 Slide SIM or Mini card into slot cautiously.
Step 4 Fasten the screws to complete the installation.
For the DDR:
Step 5 Loosen the side screws as shown.
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Step 6 Pull out the front bezel and internal bracket as shown.
Step 7 Loosen below screws to remove cover and put on the thermal pad.
Step 8 Install the DDR cautiously and put on the thermal again.
Step 9 Secure DRAM cover and install the internal bracket, front bezel. Fasten the
all screws to complete the installation.
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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
3.1 Connectors
Connectors are connected the CPU board with 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 / VGA / CANBUS Connector
DVI-I
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Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
4
N.C.
5
GND
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
9
VCC
10
GND
11
N.C.
12
DDC DATA
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
DDC CLK
Pin
Signal
1
N.C.
2
CAN_L, Low-Level CAN Voltage I/O
3
GND, CAN side GND
4
N.C.
5
N.C.
6
GND, CAN side GND
7
CAN_H, High-Level CAN Voltage I/O
8
N.C.
9
N.C.
VGA
CANBUS (optional)
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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
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+
3.1.2 Serial Port Connector
The COM3~COM4 port connector is a 2x5 terminal block connector.The pin assignment of
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 is listed on the following table. If you need COM port to support RS422 or RS-485, please set it up in BIOS settings.
3.1.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports
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Status\LED
ACT( L1~L4)
LINK(L1~L4)
HDD
POWER
LAN Linked
Bright (Green)
100Mbps
Green LED
1000Mbps
Orange LED
HDD Active
Flash(Orange)
Power on
Bright (Green)
M12 LAN
Status\LED
Dark
Link off
Bright
Link on
Flash
Active
Pin
Marine/ Railway
Vehicle
1
+
+
2
NC
-
3
-
ACC
3.1.4 LED Indicators
3.1.5 DC Power Input connector
There are three pins of the DC-in connector as below table
DC Power input (optional)
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Pin
Signal
1
VCC
2
VCC
3
System GND
4
System GND
5
RSVD Pin
1 2 4
3
The DC power input connector is M12 A-code Male 5Pin connector
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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 Dtata+ 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 Dtata- 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
Ethernet (optional)
Pin
10/100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
M12-A Code 8Pin/ Female
1
--
MDI 2+
2
--
MDI 3+
3
--
MDI 3-
4
TX -
MDI 0-
5
RX +
MDI 1+
6
TX +
MDI 0+
7
--
MDI 2 -
8
RX -
MDI 1 -
3.1.6 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4)
The RJ-45 LAN connectors which support 10/100/1000Mbps
Ethernet (optional)
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Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
COM+
7
Ext Power
2
OUT0
8
IN 0
3
OUT1
9
IN 1
4
OUT2
10
IN 2
5
OUT3
11
IN 3
6
COM-
12
GND
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
3.1.7 Digital I/O Connector
The tBOX324-894-FL is supported an isolated 4-in/4-out Digital I/O (DIO)
NOTE: Please refer to Appendix B for more information about Digital I/O
3.1.8 SIM Card Connector
The SIM Card slot is an ISO 7816 standard 6-pin connector for 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 connectors are supported 1x PCI Express lane and 2x USB 2.0
lanes. A PCI Express Mini Card can be applied either PCI Express or USB 2.0. It’s very
helpful that we designed USB 2.0 and PCI Express lane in the same slot once it was been an
inteface migration. We provide a convient and low cost solution for you by this friendly design.
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Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
13
N.C
2
SATA_TX+
14
GND
3
SATA_TX-
15
N.C 4 GND
16
CFAST_LED#
5
SATA_RX-
17
N.C
6
SATA_RX+
18
N.C
7
GND
19
N.C
8
N.C
20
+3.3V Level
9
GND
21
+3.3V Level
10
N.C
22
GND
11
N.C
23
GND
12
N.C
24
N.C
3.1.10 CFast™ Socket
The tBOX324-894-FL is equipped with a CFast™ slot via SATA lane, and supported DMA
mode. The socket is especially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the CFast™ card.
Please make sure the system power is off while you are installing/ uninstalling CFast™ card.
3.1.11 Antenna opening
Profile opening is reserved for Wi-Fi/3G/4G antennas.
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Stauts
Diagram
Unlocked
Locked
Pin
Signal
Description
1
NC
2
Switch Signal
Low Active. Act as PC’s ATX switch when external switch
installed (Pin 3 Active)
**Internal pull up resister did not connect to any power
source
3
Ext. SW Sensor
Low Active. To detect external power swtich install or not.
** Internal pull up resister did not connect to any power
source
4
GND
3.1.12 HDD tray locker
Lock and secure the swappable HDD/SSD bay.
3.1.13 Remote switch Connector
Remote switch is ideal for a remote botton which can act as an ATX power on/off botton.
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CHAPTER 4
AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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 as below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2. After pressing the <Delete> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access
to 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 navigation keys 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 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:
► NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
► NCT6106D H/W Monitor
► Device Configuration
► CPU Configuration
► SATA And RST Configuration
► PCH-FW Configuration
► USB Configuration
► Utility Configuration
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
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NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
Set up options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option
Serial Port 0-3 configuration
1. Serial port:
This option used to select RS-232/422/485 function.
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NCT6106D H/W Monitor
This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration.
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Device Configuration
Onboard DIO configuration status
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CPU Configuration
This screen shows the CPU Configuration.
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SATA Configuration
Set SATA configuration.
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SATA Controller(S)
Enable or disable the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
SATA Mode
Choose the SATA operation mode. Here are the options for your selection.
Serial-ATA Port 0-2
Control the onboard SATA port. Here are the options for your selection, enabled and
disabled.
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PCH-FW Configuration
Configure Intel(R) Active Management Technology Parameters.
Display ME firmware version and ME firmware SKU.
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USB Configuration
This screen shows the USB Device.
This is for supporting USB device on legacy OS, the system will automatically detect
any USB device is connected with the computer and enable USB legacy mode.
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Utility Configuration
User can use flash disk flash bios.
It must creat axiomtek folder in flash disk and it can recognize bios.
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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
1. Graphics Configuration
This option allows users to change the integrated graphic device settings.
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Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select the video device which will be activated during POST.
2. 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.
Supervisor Password
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. It will show “Installed” while
the password has been set, or show “Not Installed”.
User Password
This item indicates whether a user password has been set. It will show “Installed” while the
password has been set, or show “Not Installed”.
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 for idle time of booting post while system power on.
Bootup NumLock State
This option provides NumLock activation while system power on, the default setting
is on.
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM
Boot Option Priorities
This option provides you 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 reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to save
changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select
Ok to discard changes and exit.
Discard Changes
This option assist you to adndon all the values changes you set.
Load Optimal Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not
work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup options if
your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Load Optimal Defaults
from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not
maximum performance. Select the Fail-Safe Setup options if your computer is experiencing
system configuration problems.
Select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to load FailSafe defaults.
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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. As long as the vaule of timer is set, after enabling, the countdown
of the value is starting. It needs to reset or disable watchdog, otherwise auto-reset
will be running when the value is counted to 0.
How to Use the Watchdog Timer
(Following is example to enable configuration by using debug tool)
Enable WDT
1.Enable configuration
-O 2E 87
-O 2E 87
2. Select Logic device:
-O 2E 07
-O 2F 08
3. WDT Device Enable
-O 2E 30
-O 2F 01
5. Set timer unit
-O 2E F0
-O 2F 00 (00: Sec; 08: Minute)
4. Set base timer:
-O 2E F1
-O 2F 0A Set Reset Time (Ex.0A:10 Sec)
Disable WDT
1.Enable configuration
-O 2E 87
-O 2E 87
2. Select Logic device:
-O 2E 07
-O 2F 08
3. WDT Device Disable
-O 2E 30
-O 2F 00
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Sample of Watchdog application
Assume there is program A which needs to maintain running in a system. The value
of Watchdog Timer must be set bigger than the running time of program A. Then,
after the running time of program A is finished, either to disable or to reset
watchdog timer.
When program A has problems to make system shut down, the system can be
rebooted by Watchdog timer when the value of watchdog timer is countdowned to 0.
The below flowchart can be referred to edit program A
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APPENDIX B
DIGITAL I/O
Digital I/O Specification
Digital Input:
Input channels: 4, sink/source type
Input voltage: 0 to 30VDC at 25Hz
Input level for dry contacts:
Logic level 0: close to ground
Logic level 1: open
Input level for wet contacts:
Logic level 1: +/-3VDC max.
Logic level 0: +/- 10VDC min. to +/-30VDC max. (source to digital input)
Digital output:
output channels: 4, sink type
output current: 200mA max. per channel
on-state voltage:12~ 24VDC nominal
max. voltage on COM+: 30VDC
Digital I/O Software Programming
I2C to GPIO PCA9554PW GPIO Group0[3:0] is Output, Group0[7:4] is Intput.
I2C address: 0b0100010x.
Registers:
Register 0: Input Group0 register.
Register 2: Output Group0 register.
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SW2
SW3
SW4
XIN3
XIN2
XIN1
EXT_POWER
DIO_GND
XIN4
Logic level 0: close to ground
Logic level 1: open
DRY contact
SW1
SW1
SW2
SW4
Logic level 1: +/-3VDC max.
Logic level 0: +/- 10VDC min. to +/-30VDC max
WET contact
XIN2
XIN1
EXT_POWER
DIO_GND
XIN4
XIN3
SW3
+ Vdc Max:+30V
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Sink type
XOUTCOM+
XOUT1
XOUT2
XOUT3
XOUT4
XOUTCOM-
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