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About this manual
Scope of the Manual
The manual is appropriate for EVOC NPC-8208.
Convention
The term “the PC” or “the Product” within the manual usually stands for EVOC
NPC-8208.
Instructions
Safety instructions
To avoid property losses or individual injury, please pay attention to the safety
instructions within the manual. The warnings within the manual are marked with
warning triangle
potential hazard.
History
The version of this manual:
, whose existence is dependent upon the scale of the
Version Time
B00 2016.3
C00 2016.9
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Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions
Caution
Before you have read related safety instructions, please do not expand your device.
This device is compliant with related safety requirements. If you have any doubt
about the effectiveness of installation in the planned environment, please contact your
service representative.
Repair
The PC can only be repaired by authorized personnel.
Warning
Unauthorized opening of the PC and improper repair may cause serious damage to
the PC or endanger users’ personal safety.
System Expansion
Only system expansion devices designed for this PC can be installed. Installing other
expansion devices may damage the system and violate regulations on radio
interference suppression. To know the system expansion devices that can be installed,
please contact technical support team or local distributor.
Caution!
If the PC is damaged due to improper installation or replacement of system
expansion devices, the warranty for the product will become invalid.
Battery
The battery can only be replaced by qualified personnel.
Caution!
If the battery is not replaced according to the instructions, it may have the danger
of explosion. It can only be replaced by the same type of battery or batteries
recommended by the manufacturer. The used battery must be disposed according
to local laws and regulations.
Warning!
Danger of explosion or release of hazardous substances may exist! Therefore,
please do not put the Li-ion battery into fire, weld it onto cell body, open,
short-circuit or reverse polarity of the battery, and do not heat it up to above
100℃. Dispose the battery according to the rules, and avoid direct sunlight,
moisture and condensation.
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ESD Instructions
The following label can be used to identify the modules that contain electrostatic
sensitive devices:
When operating the modules that contain electrostatic sensitive devices, please follow
the instructions below:
When operating the modules that contain electrostatic sensitive devices, make
sure to release static electricity on your body (for example, by touching a
grounded object).
All the devices and tools should not contain ESD.
Before installing or removing modules that contain ESD, make sure to pull out
the power plug and remove the battery.
When assembling modules that contain ESD, always handle them by their edge.
Please do not touch any connector pin or conductive part on the modules that
contain ESD.
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Contents
1. Product Introduction .................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................1
1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................2
1.3 Operating Instructions ................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 External Functions.............................................................................6
1.3.2 Internal Layout ..................................................................................7
1.3.3 Operation Control..............................................................................7
1.4 Status LED ....................................................................................................8
2. Application Scheme ..................................................................................................9
2.1 Transportation................................................................................................9
2.2 Storage...........................................................................................................9
2.3 Opening the Box and Initial Examination....................................................10
2.3.1 Opening the Box..............................................................................10
2.3.2 Markings for PC Identification........................................................10
2.4 External Environment Conditions ...............................................................11
3. Product Installation.................................................................................................12
3.1 Installation Information ...............................................................................12
3.2 Mounting Method........................................................................................12
3.2.1 19″ Rack
4. PC Connection........................................................................................................13
4.1 Things to Know before Conn
4.2 Product Grounding ......................................................................................13
4.3 Connecting the Device to Power .................................................................14
5. Debugging ..............................................................................................................15
Mount ..............................................................................12
ection............................................................. 13
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5.1 Operating System ........................................................................................15
5.2 Port Definition.............................................................................................15
5.2.1 COM Ports ......................................................................................15
5.2.2 Network Port ...................................................................................16
5.2.3 USB Port .........................................................................................16
6. Software Introduction .............................................................................................17
6.1 BPI Overview ..............................................................................................18
6.2 FMI Overview ............................................................................................. 20
6.3 eManager Software......................................................................................21
6.3.1 Operating Environment ...................................................................22
6.3.2 Function...........................................................................................22
6.3.3 Firmware Management....................................................................26
6.4 eDisk............................................................................................................28
6.4.1 Driver Program................................................................................29
6.4.2 Installation/Uninstallation of eDisk
.................................................................................................................29
6.4.3 Using Method of eDisk under Windows..........................................30
6.4.4 Using Method of eDisk under Linux...............................................30
6.5 eCon-XPE System .......................................................................................31
6.5.1 Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)..........................................................31
6.5.2 Logo Self-defined Software.............................................................34
7. Installing Expansion ...............................................................................................37
7.1 Opening the PC............................................................................................37
7.2 Installation/Removal CFAST Card..............................................................38
8. PC Maintenance......................................................................................................40
Driver Program under Windows
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8.1 Removal/Installation of Hardware
8.1.1 Carry out Maintenance ....................................................................40
8.1.2 Preventative Maintenance ...............................................................40
8.1.3 Replacing Backup Battery............................................................... 41
8.2 Installing the Drivers ...................................................................................42
9. Dimensions Drawing .............................................................................................. 43
9.1 Dimensions Drawing Overview...................................................................43
9.2 Product Outline Dimensions Drawing.........................................................43
9.3 Installation Dimensions Drawing ................................................................44
9.3.1 Product Installation Dimensions Drawing....................................... 44
10. Appendix...............................................................................................................45
10.1 Troubleshooting and Solutions ..................................................................45
10.2 Common Alarm Information Analysis and Solution..................................47
Assembly ..............................................40
10.3 ESD Guideline...........................................................................................48
10.4 Abbreviations.............................................................................................50
10.5 Terminology Glossary ...............................................................................61
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Product Introduction
1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
NPC-8208 is a medium/high-end network application platform based on X86
architecture. The PC contains Intel® Q170 or C236 chipset, and supports Windows7,
Windows8, Windows8.1, Windows10, Windows Server 2008/R2, Server2012/R2 and
above Linux (kernel 2.6 or above) operating systems.
The PC adopts standard 2U, 19-inch rack mount and modular structure design, and
supports two drawable HDD bracket, 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDD, and supports
four front drawable ENS family network modular cards based on PCI-E, such as: 2
electrical ports, 2 optical ports, 4 electrical ports, 4 optical ports, 8 electrical ports, 8
optical ports, 4 optical ports and 4 electrical ports, 20 GbE, 40 GbE and many other
kinds of ENS modular cards used for optical port or electrical port expansion. The
product also supports single power supply or redundant power supply, and can meet
various network security application requirements in the market.
NPC-8208 can be widely used in firewall, anti-virus wall, load balance,
Internet-based behavior management and audit, application delivery, flow
management, VPN, DNS, IDS/IPS, UTM and other applications.
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1.2 Specifications
Item Definition
Microprocessor
Product Introduction
Supports LGA1151 package Intel 6th-generation i3, i5,
i7, Xeon E3-1200 v5 family CPU
Chipset
Memory
Main Functional Index
Display
Intel® Q170 or C236
The product provides four 288Pin DDR4 memory
slots, supports Un-buffered ECC or ECC (according
to CPU used), and dual-channel function. The
maximum memory capacity supported by a single
memory slot is up to 16GB while the total memory
capacity supported is up to 64GB.
Supports VGA display (optional); supports hot
swap function
Supports DVI display (optional)
Supported minimum resolution: 640×480
@60Hz; supported maximum resolution:
Network
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1920×1200 @60Hz
1 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port, LAN1 supports
Wake-On-LAN; LAN1 supports network PXE boot
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Supports two drawable HDD cases, 2.5-inch or
Storage
Expansion bus
External IO ports
3.5-inch SATA HDD
Onboard 1 x CFAST card slot
Expansible to one PCIE X8 card; supports
120mm height; 300mm length; compatible with
PCIE3.0 standard
Expansible two four 4 EVOC standard ENS
modular cards.
Note: Either PCIE X8slot or ENS1 can be used.
1 x COM port (RJ45), supporting serial port
redirection
1 x LAN port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
External
Major Performance Index
dimensions
(excluding
mounting ear)
Net weight
Color
Temperature
440mm(W) × 88.1mm(H) × 550mm(D)
About 13.9Kg (Excluding package and accessories)
Diamond black
Operating temperature: 0℃～45℃
Storage temperature: -10℃～60℃
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Humidity
EMC
RELIABILITY
Product Introduction
Constant heat and humidity: 40℃, 30% ～ 90%
(non-condensing)
Radio Disturbance: GB 9254-2008 Class(A)
Conduction Emission: GB 9254-2008 Class(A)
GB/T 17626.2.2006 ESD Level(2)
GB/T 17626.4-2006 Burst Immunity Level(2)
GB/T 17626.5-2008 Surge(impact) immunity
Level(2)
MTBF≥50000h
MTTR≤0.5h
Safety
Mechanical and
environmental
adaptability
Power feature
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Meets basic requirements for GB4943
Anti-vibration: 5-200Hz/1.0g acceleration,
amplitude 0.5mm (power-on status)
Anti-shock: 10g acceleration, 11ms duration
Noise: ≤55dB
Input voltage/frequency: 220VAC/50Hz
Power consumption of the PC: 83.2W (standby
status)
Power consumption of the PC: 116W (operating
BurnIntest 100%)
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Note:
3， NPC-8208 supports RAID card option (RAID card model: ERM-1221T)
4， NPC-8208 contains CPU with no more than 80W power consumption, 250W
power supply as standard configuration. If 80W or above CPU needs to be used
(such as i5-6600K, i7-6700K) or the PC is used together with large power
consumption PCIE card, power supply with larger power consumption must be
used.
3. For NPC-8208 complete PC, modular cards supported by ENS slot:
ENS-4841E ENS-4803S ENS-4203S+ ENS-2421E ENS-4823ES EF-EIO-097ENS
ENS1 × × √ √ × ×
ENS2 √ √ √ √ √ ×
ENS3 √ √ × √ √
ENS4 √ √ × √ √
√①②
√①
Notes:
1. In the table above, “√” means corresponding ENS slot supports the modular card;
“×” means corresponding ENS does not support the modular card.
2. The mark ① means BIOS setup needs to be adjusted if the modular card is to be
supported.
The mark ② means the expanded SATA on the card is not supported when
corresponding ENS slot uses the modular card.
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1.3 Operating Instructions
1.3.1 External Functions
Front View Location Description
Product Introduction
1 I/O module
2
3 HDD Group
ENS module
bracket
Rear View Location Description
1 Cooling fan
2
3 Bypass switch
4 Ground screw
Converter board
bracket
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350W power
5
supply module
(optional)
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Product Introduction
1.3.2 Internal Layout
Internal Layout of the PC Location Description
1 Travel switch
Redundant power
2
3 Cooling fan
supply module
(optional)
1.3.3 Operation Control
Caution
When the PC executes hardware reset, data may be lost.
Control Button Location Description
1
2
4 Motherboard
On/Off button used to
switch on/off the PC.
Reset button
A pointed object or a clip
can be used to operate
the reset button. Pressing
this button will trigger
hardware reset
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1.4 Status LED
Display Meaning LED Description
Off Disconnected from power
POWER Displaying PC status
Green PC is operating
Product Introduction
HDD
Displaying hard drive
status
Off No access
Yellow Being accessed
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Application Scheme
2. Application Scheme
2.1 Transportation
Well-packaged products are suited for transportation by truck, ship, and plane. During
transportation, products should not be put in open cabin or carriage. During
transshipping, products should not be stored in open air without protection from the
atmospheric conditions. Products should not be transported together with inflammable,
explosive and corrosive substances and are not allowed to be exposed to rain, snow
and liquid substances and mechanical force.
2.2 Storage
Products should be stored in package box when it is not used. And warehouse
temperature should be 0°C ~ 40°C, and relative humidity should be 20% ~ 85%. In
the warehouse, there should be no harmful gas, inflammable, explosive products, and
corrosive chemical products, and strong mechanical vibration, shock and strong
magnetic field interference. The package box should be at least 10cm above ground,
and 50cm away from wall, thermal source, window and air inlet.
Caution!
Risk of destroying the device!
When shipping the PC in cold weather, please pay attention to the extreme
temperature variation. Under this circumstance, please make sure no water
drop (condensation) is formed on the surface or interior of the device. If
condensation is formed on the device, please wait for over twelve hours before
connecting the device.
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2.3 Opening the Box and Initial Examination
Application Scheme
2.3.1 Opening the Box
Please pay attention to the following issues when opening the box:
● Do not discard the original packing material. Please keep the original packing
material for re-transportation.
● Please keep the documentation at a safe place. The documentation, which is a part
of the device, is required for initial device debugging.
● When doing the initial examination, please check whether there are distinct
damages to the device caused during the transport.
● Please check whether the delivery contains the intact device and all of the
independently ordered accessories. Please contact the customer service when any
unconformity or transportation damages occur.
2.3.2 Markings for PC Identification
Attention
When the product needs to be repaired or after it has been stolen, these codes can
be used to identify the PC. Please do not rip them off.
Serial number: located on the chassis body (as shown below)
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Application Scheme
2.4 External Environment Conditions
The following conditions should be considered when planning the project:
The weather and mechanical environment conditions specified in the operation
manual should be observed.
Please avoid extreme environment conditions. The PC should be protected
against dust, moisture and heat.
Please avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Please make sure that other assemblies and side of cabinet are at least 50mm
and 100mm away from the top and below the PC respectively.
Please do not block the ventilation hole of the PC.
The installation position requirement for the PC should be always observed.
The connected or installed I/O should not generate reverse voltage of more than
0.5V inside the PC.
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Product Installation
3. Product Installation
3.1 Installation Information
Before installing the PC, please read the installation instructions below:
Attention
When carrying out installation in the switch cabinet, please observe assembly
guidelines and related DIN/VDE requirements, or specific regulations of the
country/region.
3.2 Mounting Method
■19″ Rack Mount □Desktop □Embedded Panel
□Wall Mount □VESA Standard Arm □Portable
□Others___________
3.2.1 19″ Rack Mount
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Step: As shown in the left picture,
use screws to fasten the PC onto the
cabinet
Note: The PC must be placed on the
supporting board or guiding rail. Do
not fasten the PC only by the screws
on the front panel.
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PC Connection
4. PC Connection
4.1 Things to Know before Connection
Warning
The connected or built-in peripherals with opposite polarities are not allowed.
Warning
The device only operates when connecting with grounded power. No operation is
allowed when the device power is ungrounded or only impedance is grounded.
Warning
Rated voltage of the device in use shall be in accord with power feature of the
product.
Note:
Only the peripheral devices approved for industrial application can be used. When
operating the PC, hot swappable IO modules (USB) can be used. The IO devices
without hot swap function can only be connected when the PC is powered off.
4.2 Product Grounding
Low impedance ground connection is more helpful to release the interference
produced by the external cables, the signal cables or the cables connecting the IO
module to the grounding system.
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Ground Terminals
The equipotential bonding terminal ①
on the device shall be connected with
the cabinet installed with the PC or the
central grounding busbar on the device.
The minimum cross section area of the
cable shall be no less than 2.5mm2. The
maximum ground resistance should be
no more than 0.1Ω.
4.3 Connecting the Device to Power
Steps to connect the device to power
PC Connection
Connect the power cable to the
socket①. Before insertion, please
confirm the input voltage complies with
the power feature of this product.
Danger
Disconnect the power source and data cable during a lightning storm.
Attention
The PC is completely isolated from the power supply only by disconnecting the
power connector.
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Debugging
5. Debugging
5.1 Operating System
Supported operating systems: Windows7, Windows8, Windows8.1, Windows10,
Windows Server 2008/R2, Server2012/R2, Linux(Kernel 2.6 or above) and
other operating systems.
Note: Some operating systems, including Windows7, Windows Server 2008/R2,
Centos6.3 or below Linux version, cannot be installed by USB media. Windows
family needs Win8 or above systems to support driver of this platform USB controller.
Linux needs CentOS 6.5 or same level kernel environment Linux system to support
driver of this platform USB controller.
5.2 Port Definition
5.2.1 COM Ports
The PC provides one RJ45 type COM port, and supports serial port redirection
function. Its pin definition is as follows:
COM1
Pin Signal Name
1 RTS#
2 DTR#
3 TXD
4 GND
5 GND
6 RXD
7 DSR#
8 CTS#
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5.2.2 Network Port
ACTLED and LILED are the green and dual-color LEDs at the two sides of Ethernet
port, which respectively indicate LAN activity status and network speed.
(LAN1, LAN2)
LILED
ACTLED
(single color:
green)
Flash
Off
Network
Activity
Data being
transmitted
No data being
transmitted
(two colors:
orange and green)
Green 1000Mbps
Orange 100Mbps
Off 10Mbps
5.2.3 USB Port
Two USB2.0 ports at front panel. Their pin definitions are as follows:
Pin Signal Name
1 +5V_USB
2 USB_Data-
USB1, USB2
3 USB_Data+
4 GND
Network
Speed
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Software Introduction
6. Software Introduction
Software
Name
BPI
eManager
eDisk
eCon-XPE
BIOS programming interface
specification, which provides
unified interface for software to
access hardware.
A platform management
application software developed
based on BPI, which enables
users to check the status of
embedded PCs, keep daily
records, and basic functions
commonly used by embedded
computers, such as WDT, GPIO,
Hardware monitoring, and etc.
eDisk is a virtual floppy disk in
BIOS Flash. Linux and Windows
drivers are also provided for
access under the system.
Standard XPE experiencing
system
Description Supported Range
All supporting BPI motherboards
and PCs of EVOC company
All the motherboards/complete
PCs that support BPI can run
eManager, and the sub-functions
depend on the specific
motherboard. For those which do
not support BPI, customization
service can be provided. (Please
consult customer service for the
cost).
The availability for eDisk
depends on specific products. If it
is supported by the product by
default, it is provided for free. (If
it is not supported by default,
customization service can be
provided, and the cost will be
charged based on the order
quantity. Hardware change may
be involved.)
The trial version is provided for
free. For the official version,
License of Microsoft needs to be
purchased. If there is special
requirement, customization and
development cost will be charged
(please consult customer service
for specific figure of the cost).
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Software Introduction
6.1 BPI Overview
EVOC BPI (BIOS Programming Interface) is a cross-platform, easy-to-maintain
software interface specification, which supports access to hardware under the
Protected Mode of 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and supports multi-process and
multi-threading hardware access. BPI is a bridge between hardware and application
software, and its purpose is to provide a unified standard interface for the application
layer (in the form of library function, similar to library function of standard C). With
BPI, application software engineer do not need to care about the specific hardware
solution of the motherboard. The users can use BPI library to rapidly develop their
own software products, and when the hardware of the motherboard is upgraded, there
is no need to modify the application software or driver and the former software can
operate on the new platform normally. BPI has greatly sped up the product
development and reduced the maintenance cost. The BPI architecture is shown in the
Figure 1 below:
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Figure 1 BPI architecture
1. Function Supported by BPI
1) Watchdog
Supports Watchdog boot, stop and feed Watchdog function.
2) GPIO
Supports GPIO input/output programming.
3) Hardware monitoring
Supports monitoring of motherboard CPU temperature, system temperature, fan
rotation speed and motherboard core voltage detection, such as CPU Core
voltage, V12.0, battery voltage, and etc.
The user can use BPI library for second development based on application
requirement, for example:
1) Detecting CPU temperature: If the temperature is too high, a buzzer will
be triggered to send alarm.
2) To control peripheral devices by GPIO programming.
2. Advantages of BPI
1) Platform Irrelevant
It is an interface provided by BPI to application layer, which means the BPI
library function is platform-irrelevant, so the software developed by BPI
function library can operate on a new hardware platform supporting BPI
function normally without making any modification.
2) Security and High Reliability
The BPI function library accessing the hardware is programmed by the
motherboard developer and is strictly tested; therefore, it can avoid system
malfunction caused by improper operation of the system hardware.
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3) Easy Maintenance
Traditional WDT and GPIO programming are closely related to the hardware
with complicated test and debug process and software of different platforms;
however, the software developed by BPI only requires one set of the
maintenance software.
4) Low Cost
Developing the applications by BPI will not result in additional hardware and
software cost. Application software engineer can conveniently use BPI library
functions for second development, and do not need to pay attention to access
information of specific hardware. So it will greatly reduce the development
difficulty, shorten development cycle and boost time-to-market for the system
integrator.
6.2 FMI Overview
FMI (Firmware Management Interface) is management software developed based on
BPI specifications. Currently, FMI supports eDisk, eLogo, eOrder and product SN
management function. For its test program, please refer to the eManager software in
the user manual CD.
1) eLog
eLog keeps operation records of the PC in details, such as the time for first boot,
completion time of the test, date of production, time of each power-on/off, total
times of power-on of the system, times of illegal power-off, total online time
length of the PC, total heart beat times of the CPU. eLog management
information can provide valuable reference for failure analysis and product
upgrade.
2) eDisk
eDisk is a virtual onboard disk device. It is a floppy drive device used for
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system maintenance, which can be loaded into DOS system by factory default.
Users can change the purpose of eDisk based on their requirement, for example,
saving users’ private data or EVOC One-Button-Recovery system eBack
software.
3) eLogo
It provides an effective, simple and reliable way for users to replace OEM
LOGO of the PC. The users do not need to customize BIOS, and only need to
put the OEM LOGO into eDisk. And in the next boot or reboot, the BIOS will
update OEM Logo for the user automatically.
4) eOrder
eOrder meets the requirement of embedded PC users for special load order. It
allows the user to set special load order of the PC in BIOS Setup or under
operating system.
5) Product SN management
BPI library address: please see “Software\Chinese\BPI”
Or “Software\English\BPI” in the enclosed CD
BPI Library Function Operating Manual
After installing “BPI X Setup.exe”, a BPI Library Function Operating Manual will be
automatically generated, and the operation instructions can be found in
“Start”→“Program”→“EVOC”
→“evoc_bpi_x”.
6.3 eManager Software
eManager software is a device management platform software developed by EVOC.
eManager software can be used for system operation abnormality monitoring, setup of
GPIO input/output mode and electrical level, real-time monitoring of temperature, fan
and voltage status. Among other functions, the eManager software can modify order
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of boot devices under the OS system and predict HDD life, helping users to use and
manage the device effectively. The software has the following functions:
Watchdog (WDT)
GPIO
Hardware detection
Flash read/write
Update of boot devices
HDD SMART information
6.3.1 Operating Environment
Take Windows operating system as an example, if customer needs library function
provided by BPI, self-developed application program, it only needs to include
EVOC_BPI_DLL.dll, BPI32.sys and BPI64.sys. If the customer needs to operate,
eManager software, directly unzip BPI3.0 installation packet we provided for
installation and boot it up. (Operation of win7 and above operating system needs
administrator authority).
6.3.2 Function
1. Welcome Interface
After the software is opened, the following welcome interface will appear:
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2. Watchdog (WDT)
The effect of Watchdog is shown in the picture below.
Using method: First carry out setup. The mode is reset mode; counting unit can be
minute or second; timeout can be any figure within 1-255. After the setup is finished,
press “Start” button on the left, and Watchdog starts counting down. “Current time”
shows the current time for counting-down. Counting-down in reset mode means the
PC reboots at 0. During counting-down, “Feed Watchdog” button can be pressed to
restart counting-down from the set timeout time. Press “Stop” button to stop
Watchdog. Exiting the program when Watchdog is counting down will also stop
Watchdog. If “Automatically feed watchdog” option is selected, when the counted
time is less than 3 seconds, Watchdog will be automatically fed.
Function: Monitors whether the system can be normally operated, and carry out reset
for abnormality. When abnormality occurs to the system, Watchdog cannot be fed
automatically. After counting-down is finished, the system will restart, and recover
from system error.
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G The effect of GPIO is shown in the above picture.
Using method: GPIO is not enabled by default, to avoid the conflict if there is also
GPIO setup in the user program. GPIO supports up to 64Pin display. When it is more
than 8Pin, there will be scroll bar on the interface. GPIO input/output mode can be set
up in the corresponding single option box. The electrical level is indicated by green
LED: On means high level; Off means low level. When GPIO is output mode, the
electrical level status can be switched by corresponding “Setup” button on the right. If
it is a network-type motherboard, the special LED of the motherboard will also be
displayed and can be set up.
Function: Setup of GPIO and Network LED
4. Hardware Detection
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The effect of hardware detection is shown in the figure above.
Method: After the software switches to hardware detection interface, it will
automatically acquire temperature, fan speed, voltage and other information,
refreshing at a 2S interval.
Function: real-time acquisition of hardware operating status.
6.3.3 Firmware Management
1、HDD SMART
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The effect of HDD SMART is shown in the picture above.
Using method: Select HDD in the dropdown list, then SMART information related to
HDD performance will be displayed in the list box.
Function: To check SMART information related to HDD performance, which helps
predict service life of HDD, and avoid data loss caused by damage to HDD.
2. Boot-up time
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Boot-up time effect is shown in the above picture
Using method: Select start time and finish time to be checked, check them, and the
listbox will single out the record for times of power-on/off within a specified time
span. The times of illegal power-off and total operation time of the PC can also be
displayed.
Function: To monitor operating status of the PC. To keep record for times of illegal
power-off
3. User Programming
The user can directly use eManager software for management of the device. If users
intend to program software by themselves. Please refer to the complete routine of VB,
VC, C++Builder, Delphi and BPI Programming Interface Operation Manual in the
enclosed CD.
6.4 eDisk
eDisk is a section of flash storage space integrated on the motherboard. By the eDisk
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driver program attached on the motherboard, users can store files on eDisk in the
same way with access to common disk. eDisk has no mechanical part, so its
anti-vibration and safety performance are better than mechanical hard drive. However,
because the capacity of eDisk is relatively small (different motherboards may have
eDisk of different capacities, usually within 512Kbytes～5Mbytes), and users can
only save a limited amount of key data .
6.4.1 Driver Program
eDisk includes two driver programs: Windows and Linux. The following lists
operating system versions supported by eDisk driver:
Windows XP (32-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit)
Fedora 10 (32-bit)
Fedora 14 (32-bit)
Note: eDisk Linux usually supports 2.6.24 or higher kernel version 32-bit Linux
system. It is validated and passed under Fedora 10 (32-bit), Fedora 14 (32-bit)
systems.
eDisk driver program only supports FAT file system. 。
6.4.2 Installation/Uninstallation of eDisk Driver Program under
Windows
eDisk driver program under Windows is Setup installation mode. After installing
Windows system on the target platform (motherboard or complete PC), users can
directly run Setup.exe under the eDisk driver program menu, and carry out the
installation according to the prompts. After the installation is finished, reboot the
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system.
If users need to uninstall the eDisk driver program, click “Control Panel” in Windows,
enter into “Add/Remove Program” and find eDisk driver program, click “Uninstall
Program” button to uninstall eDisk driver program according to uninstallation
program guide. After the uninstallation is finished, reboot the system.
6.4.3 Using Method of eDisk under Windows
After eDisk driver program is installed and system is rebooted, users can see “Local
Disk (Z)” in “My Computer”, which is eDisk. Users can carry out operations for the
partition (only supports FAT file system) in the same way they do for common hard
drive, such as “Formatize”, “Copy”, “Stick” and “Delete”, etc.
6.4.4 Using Method of eDisk under Linux
Because different systems have different kernel versions, if eDisk driver needs to be
used in Linux system, following three steps must be executed:
4. Compile driver:
make clean
make
5. Load driver:
insmod oem_driver.ko
6. Mount device:
mount /dev/ramdisk /mnt
afterwards, read/write can be carried out for /mnt menu.
If formatization is needed before Step 3, following commands can be executed:
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mkfs.vfat /dev/ramdisk
4．After using, uninstall the driver
umount /mnt
rmmod oem_driver.ko
6.5 eCon-XPE System
eCon-XPE is an embedded operating system developed based on Windows Embedded
Standard 2009 development tool. It has the same core with Windows XP Professional.
It not only has common functions, features and application software compatibility of
Windows XP Professional, but also has Enhanced Write Filter and other functions that
Windows XP system does not have. Meanwhile, eCon-XPE operating system also
integrates EVOC BPI and system logo self-defined software.
6.5.1 Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)
1. Purpose and Function
EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) is a function which can only be used for Windows
Embedded operating system. It provides write protection which can be configured by
users.
Enhanced Write Filter can be used to load Windows Embedded Standard 2009 from
write protection media (e.g. CD-ROM), set up write protection for each partition, and
adjust performance of file system according to actual requirements. (e.g. when using
CF card).
Using EWF can minimize the times of write access to CF card. This is a very
important point, because the write cycle of CF card is limited for technical reasons.
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Therefore, it is recommended to enable EWF when using CF card.
Caution
Only one write filter is activated for each partition – otherwise, data may be lost.
EWF is preinstalled in SIMATIC IPC image.
Please make sure only one write filter is used in one partition, otherwise, data may
be lost.
Explanation
By default, Enhanced Write Filter is disabled in Windows Embedded Standard
2009. After the operating system is set up, data should be backed up, and EWF
enabled.
2. Set up EWF
EWFMGR.EXE program can be used to install, enable or disable EWF. Use the
commands and prompts to call the program. The following functions can be provided.
Function Command
Write protection drive C: Enable ewfmgr c:-enable
Write protection drive C: Disable
ewfmgr c:-commitanddisable
(Revised file accepted)
Revised file accepted on Drive C: ewfmgr c:-commit
Display information related to
EWF driver program
Displays Help ewfmgr c:/h
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Note
EWF command which affects write protection becomes effective after next boot
process.
Features of Enhanced Write Filter (EWF)
When power failure occurs, if EWF is enabled, the changes made to Drive C:
after boot order will be lost.
To avoid data loss caused by power failure, it is recommended to use USV.
Before power off the device, users can save the files in the EWF RAM to CF
card or hard drive. To execute this operation, please enter the following
commands in the command prompts:
ewfmgr c:-commitanddisable
Then reboot the system.
ewfmgr c:-enable
Then reboot the system.
Note:
If the system has set automatic adjustment of summer time for the clock, each time
the system is booted, the system without central time management but with
activated EWF will set back or advance the clock for one hour when summer time
or standard time begins.
The reason for this is: Windows Embedded Standard 2009 has a list of registry
entries, which checks whether the clock is adjusted for summer time. Because this
file is prevented from change by EWF, the mark will be lost during boot order, and
will be readjusted.
Therefore, it is recommended to disable automatic adjustment and manually adjust
the clock.
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Steps:
Software Introduction
1. Disable
2. Disable automatic adjustment in “Control Panel”. In menu command “Start >
Control Panel > Date and Time”, click “Time Zone” option, and cancel
“Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes”.
3. Enable EWF (ewfmgr c: -enable) again, and reboot the system.
EWF (ewfmgr c: -commitanddisable) and reboot the system.
6.5.2 Logo Self-defined Software
Logo Self-defined Software is a tool software used to replace operating system logo.
It realizes replacement of operating system power-on logo, login logo, logoff logo and
power-off logo. The using method is described as below:
Start menu->Program->EVOC->eConLogo, operating Logo Self-Defined Software,
as shown below:
Select Login Screen to replace login Logo:
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Click Replace Resource and skip to replacement interface, select the picture for
replacement.
Click Replace to finish replacement.
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Click Change Login Screen Logo to finish replacement, and reboot the PC to see the
effect. In the same way, the power-on logo can be changed.
Caution
If the software is used under the current system, when replacing log-off and
power-off logo, prompts will ask whether to enter DOS system or WinPE system
to replace related file. If the software is to be used under WinPE, replacement can
be finished directly.
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Installing Expansion
7. Installing Expansion
7.1 Opening the PC
Caution
Only authorized and qualified personnel is allowed to open the PC. During
warranty period, the users are only allowed to install expansion memory and
expansion card module.
Caution
The electronic components contained in the PC may be damaged by ESD.
Therefore, please take preventative measures before opening the PC. Please see the
“ESD Guideline” for regulations related to operation of ESD-sensitive
components.
Preparation Work
Disconnect the PC from the power source.
Steps to open the PC
1 Loosen the captive screw
Take the captive screws as
2
handle to pull backward.
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Installing Expansion
7.2 Installation/Removal CFAST Card
Preparation Work
Disconnect the PC from power source.
Caution
The electronic components on the PCB are extremely sensitive to ESD. When
operating these components, make sure to take proper preventative measures.
Please see the “ESD Guideline” for regulations related to operation of
ESD-sensitive components.
Installing the CFAST Card
Steps of installation
1 Insert the CFAST card
Use screws to fasten the
2
CFAST card fixing
bracket
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Installing Expansion
Removing CFAST Card
Steps of removal
Loosen the screws
1
fastening the CFAST card
fixing bracket
2 Pull out the CFAST card
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PC Maintenance
8. PC Maintenance
8.1 Removal/Installation of Hardware Assembly
8.1.1 Carry out Maintenance
The PC can only be maintained or repaired by authorized personnel.
Warning
Unauthorized operation or repair for the PC may cause damage to the PC or
endanger safety of users.
Disconnect the PC from power source before opening the PC.
Only the system expansion devices designed for the PC can be installed. If other
expansion devices are installed, the PC may be damaged or safety requirements and
regulations related to radio frequency suppression may be breached. Please contact
technical support team or local distributor, to know the system expansion devices that
can be safely installed.
If the product is damaged due to installation or replacement of system expansion
device, the warranty will become invalid.
Responsibility Range
Our company shall not be held responsible for functional damage caused by use of
third-party device or assembly.
8.1.2 Preventative Maintenance
To maintain relatively high system availability, it is recommended to preventatively
replace the quick-wear parts. The table below give the time interval for replacement:
Assembly Time Interval for Replacement
HDD 3 years
CMOS backup battery 5 years
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8.1.3 Replacing Backup Battery
Things to know before changing battery
Caution
Damage may exist!
Always use same type lithium battery or lithium batteries recommended by the
manufacturer.
Disposal
Caution
Battery to be discarded should be disposed according to local laws.
Preparation Work
Notes:
1.Note down the current BIOS Setup or save the settings to the user profile in the
BIOS Setup“Exit” menu.
2. BIOS Setup provides a list, where these information can be saved.
3. Disconnect the PC from power source.
Replacing Battery
Steps to replace battery
1 Open the PC
Remove the motherboard. Note: place the motherboard on a desktop with
2
anti-electrostatic protection.
Press the clamp which
3
fasten the battery, and
remove the battery.
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Place
the new battery into
4
the battery socket, and
click it into place.
5 Install the motherboard
6 Close the PC.
Reconfiguration of BIOS Setup
If the time for battery replacement is over 30 seconds, the configuration data of the
PC will be lost. In this situation, reconfiguration of BIOS Setup is needed.
8.2 Installing the Drivers
Regarding the installation of driver program of this product, please refer to the
enclosed CD.
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Dimensions Drawing
9. Dimensions Drawing
9.1 Dimensions Drawing Overview
This section includes the following dimensions drawings:
Product Outline Dimensions Drawing
Product Installation Dimensions Drawing
Note:
The unit in the dimensions drawing is usually millimeter.
9.2 Product Outline Dimensions Drawing
88.1
88.1
550
440
482.6
465
88.1
76.2
Unit: mm
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9.3 Installation Dimensions Drawing
9.3.1 Product Installation Dimensions Drawing
482.6
465
Dimensions Drawing
76.2
88.1
3.5
8×
R3.4
Unit: mm
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Appendix
10. Appendix
10.1 Troubleshooting and Solutions
Common
Malfunctions
No power supply
The device is not
operating
The external
display is black
Improper device
operating environment
The display has not
been turned on
The display is under
“power saving” mode
The luminance control
is set to “Black”.
Power cable or display
cable is not connected
Possible Reasons Troubleshooting and Solution
Please check the power supply
and the power cable/connector.
1. Check the environment
conditions;
2. Please wait for twelve hours
before powering on the device
shipped in cold weather.
Turn on the display
Press any key on the keyboard.
Increase the screen luminance by
luminance control. Please refer
to the instructions of the display
for detailed information.
1. Please check whether the
power cable is correctly
connected with the display, the
system unit or the ground port.
2. Please check whether the
display cable is correctly
connected with the display and
the system unit.
3. Contact Technique Support if
the screen remains black after
implementing the above
measures.
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Incorrect time or
date on PC
BIOS setting is
correct while the
time and date are
incorrect.
USB device has no
response
The computer is
not booted or
displays “Boot
device not found”
No system disk can
be found when
powering on
Follow the power-on prompt and
Incorrect BIOS setting
Insufficient backup
battery capacity
USB port is disabled in
BIOS
USB 2.0 device is
connected; however,
USB 2.0 is disabled.
USB port is not
supported by the
operating system.
In booting priority of
the BIOS setting, the
device is not the first
priority or the device is
not include in the
booting device.
The HDD power cable
or data cable is not
connected well
press the key to enter the BIOS
Setup; adjust the time and date in
BIOS Setup.
Replace the battery
Use other USB ports or enable
that port.
Enable USB 2.0.
1. Enable USB Legacy Support
for the mouse and keyboard
(Legacy USB is supported);
2. For other devices, appropriate
Modify the booting priority of
the device in the Boot menu of
BIOS setting or include that
device into the booting priority.
Check whether the power cable
and the data cable of the hard
disk (the hard disk shall be
installed with operating system
and is bootable) are well
connected.
Appendix
USB drivers are required.
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Enter the system (usually WinPE
system) with a bootable disk;
check whether the system in the
hard disk is damaged. Reinstall
the system if necessary.
Poor contact is usually caused by
frequent installation/
uninstallation of the PCI or ISA
card, unstable fixing or improper
dust-proof measures; please
remove and install the card for a
few times or use another slot.
Plug and play I/O
card, no IO card is
detected or no IO
card can be used
when used again
System files on the hard
disk are damaged
Poor contact of the slot
10.2 Common Alarm Information Analysis and Solution
Alarm Information Meaning and Solution
EFI BIOS. After the product is booted,
the screen displays yellow alarm
information “Warning system time is
invalid，please set it to right”.
After bootup of motherboard, the screen
shows: “Reboot and Select proper Boot
device or Insert Boot Media in selected
Boot device and press a key”.
Award BIOS motherboard. During Power
On Self Test (POST), the screen displays
error information: “Keyboard error or no
keyboard present”.
Motherboard CMOS time setting
error, which needs to be corrected.
The current disk cannot be booted,
and the system HDD cable needs to be
rechecked, or use optical drive for
reinstallation of operating system.
The motherboard or complete PC is
not connected to PS/2 or USB
keyboard, and keyboard needs to be
connected properly.
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Appendix
The motherboard or complete PC is
On Self Test (POST),
“beep-beep-beep-beep-beep” five beeps
can be heard.
Redundant power supply equipped with
the complete PC. After the PC is powered
on, the PC power supply gives off
piercing alarms.
not connected to PS/2 or USB
keyboard, and keyboard needs to be
connected properly.
The redundant power supply is not
connected to two AC plugs. The PC
should be powered off, and connect
the two AC plugs.
10.3 ESD Guideline
Definition of ESD
All the electronic modules are equipped with large-scale integrated IC or assemblies.
Due to their own design, these electronic components are extremely sensitive to
over-voltage, so they are also extremely sensitive to any ESD.
ESD-sensitive assemblies/modules are usually called ESD devices. It is also the
internationally universal abbreviation for this type of devices.
The following sign can be used to identify ESD module:
Caution
ESD device may be damaged by any voltage which is much lower than ca
by human. If the component of the device you contact does not dissipate
electrostatic charges in your body, a static voltage will be generated. ESD current
may lead to potential problem of the module, or damage to the mo
t but may cause fault during operation. serious for the momen
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dule which is not
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Electrostatic Charge
Electrostatic ch
to surrounding electrical level.
The following data shows the maximum electrostatic voltage which may be generated
when human body con
801-2 specifications.
arge phenomena may occur in the human body which is not connected
tacts specified material. These values are compliant with IEC
Electrostatic voltage on the body of operating personnel
Basic protective measures to prevent ESD:
Ensure excellent equipotential connection:
When holding the ESD-sensitive device, please make sure you
package are grounded. This ca
Avoid direct contact:
Usually, people only contact ESD-sensitive device in unavoidable circumstances (f
example, for repair). When holding the module, do not touch any chip pin or PCB
circuit. In this way, the dissipated electricity will not affect the ESD-sensitive device
n prevent electrostatic charge.
r body, work area and
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Before handling the module, dissipate the electrostatic charges on your body. The
can be dissipated by conty acting grounded metal part. Make sure to use grounded
easuring instrument.
m
1 tions
0.4 Abbrevia
Abb reviation Terminology Meaning
AC Alternate current Alternate current
ACPI
PLC Programmable controller
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port High-speed bus system
AHCI
APIC
APM
AS Automation System
ASIS
Power Interface
Advanced
Interface
Interrupt Controlle
Advanced Pow
Man
agement
After-s mation ales Infor
uration and Advanced Config
Host Controller
able
r
er
System
Standard control interface of
l ATA, Microsoft windows
seria
XP
(above SP1 version) and IAA
driver pro
interface
Extended programm
interrupt controller
A tool used to monitor and
C power consumption.
P
gram supports the
able Advanced Programm
lower
AT Advanced Technology
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ATA
Adva y
nced Technolog
Attachment
ATX
AWG American wire gauge
BIOS Basic Input/Output System IOS code B
CAN Controller Area Network
CD-ROM
CD-RW Burner disc CD Read & Write
CE ity ) (CE
CF CF card
CGA Color Graphic Adapter tor interface Standard moni
CLK Clock Pulse Clock Signal
CMOS
Advanced Te
Extended
Compact D
Memory
Communate Europpene
(European Conform
Certificat
Semi-conductor
chnology
isc Read-only
e Mark)
etal-oxide Metal-oxide Complementary M
An America standard to
differentiate
Large data storage read-only disc
Unified certificate mark of
European Union products
Complementary
Semi-conductor
wire diameter
COA Certificate Of Authenticity oduct key Microsoft Windows pr
COL Certificate of License License authorization
COM Serial Communication Port Serial Port
CP Communications Processor unication PC Comm
CPU Cent PU ral Processing Unit C
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
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A Canada organization which
CSA
CTS C Clear to Send lear to Send
DRAM
DC Direct Current Direct Current
DCD Data Carrier Detect Data carrier signal detect
DMA Direct Memory Access Direct memory access
DOS Disk Operating System
DP Distributed I/O
DQS for nt
DDRAM Double Data Rate SDRAM
Canada Standard
Association
Dynami Access
c Random
ory
Mem
German Certification body
Quality and Environme
Management Systems
carries out test and certification
by the standard of Canada or the
two countries (
Operating system
raphic interface
g
interface
using UL/USA)
without
ip with high-speed Memory ch
DSR Data set ready Set ready
DTR Data terminal ready Data terminal ready
DVD Digital Versatile Disc Digital Versatile Disc
DVI Dig ace ital Video Interf Digital Video Interface
DVI-I
Interface-Integrated
ECC Error Correcting Code Error Correcting Code
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Digital video po
and VGA signals
rt with digital Digital Video
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ECP Enhanced Capability Port Extended parallel port
EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter
ESD Ele ge ctrostatic Dischar
DM Design Manual
EIDE Enhanced IDE
EISA
EMM Ex er To manage expansion of memory panded Memory Manag
EM64T
EN European Norm
EPROM/EEP
ROM
Extended Indu
Architecture
Exte 64
El e
ectrically Programmabl
Read -Only Memory/
Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read-Only
stry Standard
nded Memory
Technology
Connecto
onitor
m
Enhance
drive
Extended ISA standard
Use sub-module
EPROM/EEPROM chip
r between PC and
d electronic integrated
of
Memory
EPP Enhanced Parallel Port Two-way Centronics port
ESC Ch ontrol character aracter for exit C
EWF Enhanced Write Filter
FAQ Frequently Asked Question FAQ
FAT 32 32 e 2-bit File Allocation Table -bit File Allocation Tabl 3
F File ilter BWF Based Write F
FD Floppy Disk Disk drive, 3.5"
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FSB F s ront Side Bu
G nded ND Grounding Chassis grou
HD Hard Drive Hard Drive
HDA Hi o gh Definition Audi
HDD Hard Disk Drive DD H
HU Height Unit
HMI H User interface uman Machine Interface
Appendix
HORM
Hibernat resume
HT Hy y per-Thread technolog
HTML
HTTP Hypertext transfer protocol
Ha re rdwa Hardware
I/O Data input/out of the computer Input/Output
IAA
IDE Integra ronics ted Drive Elect
IEC Electrotechnical
IGD Integrated Graphic Device
e once,
many
Hyp -up
Language
Inte on
l(R) Applicati
Accelerator
International
Commission
Internet page
Data trans
ternet
In
fer protocol on the
e used to create erText Mark Script languag
IP Ingress Protection n level Protectio
IR Infrared Infrared
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IRDA Infrared Data Association
IRQ Interrupt Request Interrupt Request
Used for the standard of da
transmitted by IR m
ta
odule
ISA
ITE
L2C Level2 Cache
LAN Local Area Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode Light Emitting Diode
LPT Line Print Terminal Line Print Terminal
LVDS
LW D riv e
MAC Media Access Control Media Access Control
MC Memory Card
Industrial Standard
Architecture
Information Technology
Equipment
Low-Voltage Differential
Signaling
Used for bus of extended module
fined for Computer network con
local communication
Memory
format
card in credit card
Machin roduct
MLFB
MMC 32*24.5mm format memory card Micro Memory Card
MPI Used for Programming
e-readable p
designation
Multiple Point Interface
Devices
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Microso perating
MS-DOS
MTBF M re eantime between Failu
MUI
NA Not Available
Norme schaft
ft Disk O
System
Multi localization of
-language User
Interface
narbeitsgemein
for Mess- und
R
egelungstechnik in der
Language
indows
W
Appendix
NAMUR
NC Not Connected Not Connected
NCQ Native Command Queuing
NEMA
NMI N on Maskable Interrupt Interrupt cannot be refused
NTFS
ODD Optical Disc Drive
OPC OLE for Process Control
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chemischen Industrie
(Standardization association
for ol
measurement and contr
in c s)
hemical industrie
National Electric
Manufactures Association
New Technology File
Automatically rearrange the
and disc acces
performance
An organization of U.S.
al
electronic
manufacturers
Safety file system of Windows
ersion (2000, XP, Vista) System
v
Standardized i
industrial process
files
s, to improve
component
nterface of
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PATA Parallel ATA
PC Personal PC
PCI
PCIe
PCMCIA
PI Protective Ground Protective conductor
PEG PCI Express for Graphics
PG Programming PC
PIC
POST Power On Self Test
PXE
Peripheral Component
Interconnect
Peripheral Component
Interconnect express
Personal Computer Memory
Card International
Association
Programmable Interrupt
Controller
Pre-boot Execution
Environment
High-speed expansion bus
High-speed serial, differential
full-duplex PtP interface with
high-speed data transmission rate
Programmable Interrupt
Controller
Used to operate software without
HDD data PC via network
RAID
Redundant Arrays of
independent Disks
RAL Restricted Access Location
RAM Random Access Memory
RI Ringing Input Call in
ROM Read-Only-Memory
Redundant HDD array
Install device in operation
facility with restricted access
(e.g. control cabinet with lock)
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RS 485 Reconciliation Sublayer 485
be used for up to 32 nodes
RTC Real Time Clock Real Time Clock
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RTS
RxD Receive Data Data transmission signal
SATA
SCSI
SDRAM
SELV
SLC Second Level Cache
SMART
SMS Short Messaging Service
Reliable Transmission
Request to send
Service
Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment
Small Computer System
Interface
Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory
safety extra-low voltage
safety extra-low voltage circuit
circuit
Self-Monitoring, Analysis
HDD error diagnosis procedure
and Reporting Technology
To transmit short message by
telecommunication network
SNMP
SO-DIMM
SOM
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Simple Network
Network protocol
Management Protocol
Small Outline Dual Inline
Memory Module
Safety Card on Motherboard
(SOM)
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SPP Standard Parallel Port Synonym to parallel port
SRAM
SSD Solid-State Drive
SVGA Super Video Graphics Array
SVP Serial number of the device
SW Software
TCO Total Cost of Ownership
TFT Thin Film Transistor An LCD screen type
TTY Teletypewriter Asynchronous data transmission
TxD Transmit Data Data transmission signal
TWD Watchdog Time Monitoring time of Watchdog
UL
Static Radom Access
Static RAM
Memory
Enhanced VGA standard using at
least 256 colors
A U.S. organization which
carries out test and certification
Underwriter Laboratories
based on the standards of the
Inc.
country or two countries (using
UMA
Unified Memory
Architecture
URL Unified Resource Locator
USB Universal Serial Bus
Ultra eXtended Graphics
UXGA
Array
CSA/Canada)
Video memory
Complete address mark of
Internet page
Graphics standard, with
maximum resolution of
1600x1200 pixel
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Appendix
ITU-T standardization advice to
transmit data by serial port
VCC
Verein deutscher
Elektrotechniker (Prufstelle
VDE
Testing and Certification
Institute)
VGA Video Graphics Array
VRM Voltage Regulator Module
VT Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization
VT-D
Technology for Directed I/O
Positive supply voltage of
integrated circuit
Video adapter which meets
industrial standard
Simulated closed environment
can be used by using Intel
technology
To enable the function which
directly assigns the device (e.g.
network adapter) to virtual
device.
W2k Windows 2000
WAV Wavelength encoding
WD Watchdog
WLAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
WoL Wake-On-LAN
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Loss-free file format used for
audio data
Monitoring program using error
detection and alarm
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WWW World-Wide-Web
Graphics standard, with a
XGA Extended Graphics Array
maximum resolution of
1024×768 pixel
10.5 Terminology Glossary
AHCI Mode
AHCI is a standard method for SATA controller to search address. AHCI describes
the structure in RAM, containing a routine area to control status and a command list.
APIC Mode
Advanced Peripheral Interrupt Controller, with 24 interrupt lines in total.
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive
AT Attachment Packet Interface (connected to AT bus) CD-ROM drive.
CE Mark
Communauté Européene CE mark confirms that the product is compliant with related
EC instructions, such as EMC instructions.
CF Card
CF card is a digital storage media in the card form, without mobile part. A CF card
includes non-volatile memory and controller. The CF card socket is compliant with
IDE port. CF card can be operated by connector and socket adapter, and other
electronic components on the PCMCIA or IDE HDD controller are not needed. There
are two kinds of design specifications: CF-I (42.6×36.4×3.3 mm) and CF-II
(42.8×36.4×5 mm)。
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COM port
COM port is a serial V.24 port, which is suitable for asynchronous data transmission.
EMC Instructions
Instructions about Electromagnetic Compatibility. The compliance standard is
confirmed by CE marking and EC conformity certificate.
ESD Instructions
Instructions for use of ESD-sensitive assemblies.
Intel VT
Intel Virtualization Technology (IVT) creates a safe and closed environment for
application program. To use this function, special (virtualized) software and
processors with VT function are needed.
LAN
Local Area Network: LAN means local area network, which contains a set of
computer and other devices distributed across relatively limited scope and connected
by communication cable. The devices connected to LAN are called node. The purpose
of network is to share files, printers and other resources.
Wake-On-LAN (WoL)
This function supports bootup of the PC via LAN port.
LPT port
LPT port (Centronics port) is a parallel port used to connect printer.
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PATA
The interface used for hard drive and optical drive, with up to 100Mbps parallel data
transmission rate.
PC card
Marking of Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA),
which is the marking of support card compliant with PCMCIA specifications. PC
cards of a credit card size can be inserted into PCMCIA slot. Version 1 defines 3.3mm
thick Type I card, which is mainly used as external memory. PCMCIA standard
Version 2 also defines 5mm thick Type II card and 10.5mm Type III card. The Type
II card can realize modem, fax card, network interface card, among other devices.
Type III card is equipped with devices which require more space (e.g. wireless
communication module) or rotating storage media (e.g. hard drive).
PC/104 / PC/104-Plus
Two kinds of bus system architecture are currently popular in the industry: PC/104
and PC/104-Plus, both of which are of device type single board computer standard.
The electrical and logical layout of these two bus systems are the same with ISA
(PC/104) and PCI (PC/104-Plus). Software usually cannot detect the difference
between them and common desktop bus system. Their advantages are compact design
and space saving.
PCMCIA
The association is composed of about 450 company members in the computer
industry. It focuses on providing international standards for miniaturization and
flexible use of device expansion card, so as to provide basic technology for the
market.
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PEG Port
PCI Express used for graphics. A graphics port with 16 PCIe channels, used to expand
graphics module.
PIC mode
Peripheral interrupt controller, having 15 interrupt lines.
POST
Self-test executed by BIOS after the PC is powered on. For example, RAM test and
graphics controller test. If BIOS detects any error, the system will output audio signal
(buzzer code); reason for the error and related information will be indicated on the
screen.
PROFIBUS/MPI
Process Field Bus (standard bus system of process application program).
PROFINET
PROFINET is the standard name of industrial Ethernet developed and maintained by
PROFIBUS users. PROFINET unifies the protocol and specifications of industrial
Ethernet, to meet the requirement of industrial automation technology.
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks: a data storage system, which usually stores
data and corresponding error correction code (such as parity bit) on at least two hard
disk volumes, so as to improve reliability and performance. Hard disk array is
controlled by hard drive controller which manages program and corrects errors. RAID
system is usually realized in network server.
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ROM
ROM refers to Read-Only Memory. It can separately search each storage address. The
program or data are permanently stored, so they will not be lost when power failure
occurs.
S.M.A.R.T
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART or S.M.A.R.T.) is an
industrial standard integrated in memory media. This technology can be used to
continuously monitor key parameters and detect upcoming problems at early stage.
SATA
Serial ATA interface of hard drive and optical drive, with up to 300Mbps
transmission rate of serial data.
SCSI Interface
Small computer system interface use to connect SCSI device (such as hard drive or
optical drive).
SETUP (BIOS Setup)
The program where information about device configuration (i.e. configuration of
hardware on PC/PG) is defined. The device configuration of PC/PG is preset with
default values. Therefore, if memory expansion, new module or new drive is added to
hardware configuration, changes must be made in SETUP.
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
The installation method of solid-state drive is similar to any other drive. It only uses
semi-conductor memory chip of similar capacity, so it does not include rotating disk
or other mobile assembly. This design makes SSD more rugged and endurable,
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shortens access time and lowers energy consumption.
WLAN
Wireless LAN is a local area network, which transmit data by radio wave, infrared
and other wireless technology. Wireless LAN is mainly used for portable PCs in
offices or factory environment.
Backup
Copies of programs, data media or database, use to keep or protect key, irreplaceable,
data, and prevent data loss when damage to a working copy occurs. Some application
programs automatically generate backup copies of data files, and manage current or
previous versions in the HDD.
Baud
Physical unit of stepping speed during signal transmission. It defines the number of
signal status sent each second. Only in two statuses, one baud is equal to 1bps
transmission rate.
Operating System
A general name describing all the functions in concerted operation with hardware, and
control and monitoring of user program execution, system resource assignment in user
program and operating mode. (e.g. Windows XP Professional).
Hyper-Threading
HT technology (multiple threads) allows multiple computing threads to run
simultaneously. Only when all the related system assemblies (e.g. processor,
operating system and application program) are supported, can HT be effective.
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Legacy USB support
Not to use drivers to support USB devices on the USB port. (e.g. mouse, keyboard).
Legacy Boot Device
Traditional drive can be used as USB device.
Memory Card
Memory card of credit-card format, the storage to store user programs and parameters
(e.g. programmable module and CP).
Reset
Hardware reset: Using button/switch reset/reboot device.
Formatization
Storage space on the magnetic data media is primarily divided into magnetic track and
sector. Formatization operation will delete all the data on the data media. All the data
media must be formatized before first use.
Common Fault
Error reason, error analysis, corrective measures.
Cache
Used as a buffer for high-speed access of relay storage (buffer) of the requested data.
Plug and Play
It usually refers to the capability of automatic configuration system of the computer to
communicate with peripheral devices (such as monitor, modem or printer). Users can
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insert a peripheral device and immediately use it without having to manually
configure the system. Plug-and-Play devices need BIOS and expansion card which
supports plug-and-play.
Hub
A jargon in network technology. It is a device in the network located in the center,
and connected to multiple communication lines, to provide common connections for
all the devices in the network.
Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
EFI refers to the central interface between firmware and each assembly of the
computer and that among operating systems. Logically, EFI is located under the
operating system, and is successive specification of device BIOS, mainly targeting
64-bit system.
Controller
Controller integrating hardware and software to control certain internal or peripheral
devices (e.g. keyboard controller).
Cold Reset
Cold Reset is a boot sequence. When the PC is powered on, it is to be booted up. In
the cold reset sequence, the system usually executes a couple of basic hardware
checks, then load the operating system from hard drive to working memory -> boot.
Module
Modules refer to PLC, programming device or plug-in unit. These modules can be
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local modules, expansion modules, interfaces or mass storage (mass storage module).
Module Bracket
Module bracket is used to fix the module and ensure safe contact and transportation.
Impact and vibration especially affects large and heavy modules. Therefore, it is
recommended to use module bracket for this type of module. There are also short,
light and compact modules on the market. Module bracket is not designed for these
modules, because standard fixing measures are sufficient for them.
Warm Reset
Reboot the computer after the program is interrupted. Load and reboot the operating
system again. Hot key CTRL+ ALT+ DEL can be used to execute warm reset.
Drivers
Program part of operating system. They modify user program data according to
specific format required by I/O devices (e.g. hard drive, printer and monitor).
Hotswap
SATA interface provides hotswap function for hard drive system of the device. The
prerequisite of the configuration is a RAID1 system with SATA RAID controller
(onboard or slot module) and at least two SATA detachable supports. The advantage
of hotswap is that faulty hard drive can be replaced without having to reboot the PC.
Dual-core CPU
Compared with last-generation single-core CPUs using hyper-threading technology,
dual-core CPU remarkably improves the speed of computing and program execution.
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Pixel
PixElement (Pixel) . Pixel means the smallest element which can be copied on the
screen or printer.
Chipset
A chipset is located on the motherboard, to connect processor with RAM, graphics
controllers, device I bus and external ports.
Ethernet
The transmission rate of text and data communication within local area network (bus
structure) is 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Boot Disk
A boot disk is a boot program disk with boot sector. It can be used to load operating
system from disk.
Image
It refers to image of hard drive partition, for example, saving to a file so that it can be
recovered when necessary.
Reboot
Warm boot the computer (Ctrl + Alt + Del) without disconnecting power source.
Motherboard
Motherboard is the core part of a computer. Motherboard is used to process and store
data, control and manage ports and device I/O.
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