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ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
MODEL: MODEL:
ECW-281B-BTi
IEI Fanless Embedded System with Intel
RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 3.0
User Manual
Celeron
J1900
Rev. 1.00 – September 7, 2015
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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 3
1.5 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 4
1.5.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................ 4
1.5.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 5
1.5.3 Bottom Surface................................................................................................... 6
1.6 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 7
1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 8
1.8 POWER MODULE SPECIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) ........................................................ 10
1.9 DIMENSIONS..............................................................................................................11
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 12
2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 13
2.2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 13
2.3 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 14
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 15
ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 16
3.1
3.2
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 16
3.2.1 High Surface Temperature............................................................................... 17
3.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 18
3.4 BOTTOM SURF ACE REMOVAL................................................................................... 18
3.5 CONFIGURE THE JUMPER SETTINGS.......................................................................... 19
3.5.1 Clear CMOS..................................................................................................... 19
3.5.2 AT/ATX Mode Selection................................................................................... 20
3.6 HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 21
3.7 FULL-SIZE PCIE MINI/MSATA CARD INSTALLATION................................................ 24
3.8 HALF-SIZE PCIE MINI CARD INSTALLATION ............................................................. 26
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3.9 WIRELESS LAN MODULE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)............................................. 29
3.10 DIGITAL I/O CONNECTION...................................................................................... 32
3.11 RS-422/485 SERIAL PORT CONNECTION ................................................................ 32
3.12 RS-232 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR......................................................................... 32
3.13 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 33
3.13.1 Mounting with Mounting Brackets................................................................. 33
3.13.2 Mounting with VESA Mount Kit (Optional)................................................... 34
3.14 POWER-ON PROCEDURE......................................................................................... 36
3.14.1 Installation Checklist..................................................................................... 36
3.14.2 Terminal Block Pinouts.................................................................................. 36
3.14.3 Power-on Procedure ...................................................................................... 37
3.15
DRIVER INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 37
3.16 IPMI SETUP PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 38
4 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 39
4.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 40
4.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 40
4.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 40
4.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 41
4.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 41
4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 41
4.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 42
4.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 43
4.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 44
4.3.2 Super IO Configuration
................................................................................... 45
4.3.2.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 46
4.3.3 Hardware Monitor............................................................................................ 51
4.3.3.1 Smart Fan Function................................................................................... 52
4.3.4 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 54
4.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection...................................................................... 55
4.3.5.1 Console Redirection Settings.................................................................... 56
4.3.6 iEi Feature....................................................................................................... 58
4.3.7 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 59
4.3.8 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 61
4.3.9 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 62
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4.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 63
4.4.1 North Bridge .................................................................................................... 64
4.4.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration............................................................................ 65
4.4.2 South Bridge..................................................................................................... 66
4.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration....................................................................... 67
4.5 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 68
4.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 69
4.7 SAVE & EXIT ............................................................................................................ 71
4.8 SERVER MGMT......................................................................................................... 72
4.8.1 System Event Log............................................................................................. 73
4.8.2 BMC Network Configuration........................................................................... 74
5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE..................................................... 76
5.1
ECW-281B-BTI SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW.............................................. 77
5.2 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 77
5.2.1 The System Doesn’t Turn On............................................................................ 77
5.2.2 The System Doesn’t Boot Up............................................................................ 78
5.2.3 More Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 79
5.3 COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE................................................................ 79
5.3.1 SO-DIMM Replacement................................................................................... 80
6 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................................................................................... 82
6.1 EMBEDDED SYSTEM MOTHERBOARD....................................................................... 83
6.1.1 WAFER-BT-i1 Motherboard Overview............................................................ 83
PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 84
6.2
6.2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 84
6.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 85
6.3.1 +12V DC-IN Power Connector....................................................................... 85
6.3.2 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 85
6.3.3 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 86
6.3.4 Buzzer Connector............................................................................................. 87
6.3.5 DDR3L SO-DIMM Slot.................................................................................... 87
6.3.6 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 88
6.3.7 Front Panel Connector.................................................................................... 89
6.3.8 iRIS-1010 module slot...................................................................................... 89
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6.3.9 PCIe Mini Card/mSATA Slot............................................................................ 90
6.3.10 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 90
6.3.11 Reset Button Connector.................................................................................. 91
6.3.12 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors...................................................................... 92
6.3.13 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector................................................................ 93
6.3.14 SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connector ........................................................................ 94
6.3.15 SATA Power Connector.................................................................................. 94
6.3.16 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 95
6.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 96
6.4.1 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 96
6.4.2 RS-232 Serial Port Connector......................................................................... 97
6.4.3 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 97
6.4.4 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 98
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 99
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 104
B.1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 105
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 105
B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 106
B.1.3 Product Disposal........................................................................................... 107
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 107
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 107
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 108
C BIOS MENU OPTIONS........................................................................................... 109
BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ............................................................................110
C.1
D DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE......................................................................................112
D.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................113
D.2 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 1...........................................................................114
D.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 2...........................................................................114
E WATCHDOG TIMER................................................................................................115
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE.........................................................118
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
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ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ......................................119
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: ECW-281B-BTi Series Embedded System................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front Panel ..................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: Rear Panel....................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Bottom Surface ...........................................................................................................6
Figure 1-5: Internal Overview........................................................................................................7
Figure 1-6: Dimensions (mm)......................................................................................................11
Figure 3-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws..........................................................................19
Figure 3-2: Clear CMOS Button...................................................................................................20
Figure 3-3: AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Location ....................................................................20
Figure 3-4:HDD Bracket Retention Screws................................................................................21
Figure 3-5: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................22
Figure 3-6: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-7: PCIe Mini Slot Location............................................................................................24
Figure 3-8: Removing the Screw and Standoff for Half-size PCIe Mini Card .........................24
Figure 3-9: Removing the Retention Screw...............................................................................25
Figure 3-10: Inserting the Full-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle........................25
Figure 3-11: Securing the Full-size PCIe Mini Card ..................................................................26
Figure 3-12: PCIe Mini Slot Location..........................................................................................27
Figure 3-13: Removing the Screw...............................................................................................27
Figure 3-14: Inserting the Half-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle........................28
Figure 3-15: Securing the Half-size PCIe Mini Card..................................................................28
Figure 3-16: Knockout Holes for Wireless Antenna..................................................................29
Figure 3-17: PCIe Mini Slot Location..........................................................................................29
Figure 3-18: Removing the Retention Screw.............................................................................30
Figure 3-19: Inserting the WLAN Module...................................................................................30
Figure 3-20: Securing WLAN Module and Connecting RF Cables..........................................31
Figure 3-21: Securing SMA Connector and External Antenna Installation ............................31
Figure 3-22: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws ....................................................................33
Figure 3-23: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................34
Figure 3-24: Mount the Embedded System................................................................................35
Figure 3-25: Terminal Block Pinouts..........................................................................................36
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Figure 3-26: Power Button...........................................................................................................37
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Location....................................................................................................80
Figure 5-2: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................81
Figure 6-1: WAFER-BT-i1 Jumper and Connector Locations..................................................83
Figure 6-2: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Location..................................................................85
Figure 6-3: Audio Connector Location.......................................................................................86
Figure 6-4: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................86
Figure 6-5: Buzzer Connector Location .....................................................................................87
Figure 6-6: DDR3L SO-DIMM Slot Location ...............................................................................88
Figure 6-7: Digital I/O Connector Location ................................................................................88
Figure 6-8: Front Panel Connector Location .............................................................................89
Figure 6-9: iRIS-1010 Module Slot Location ..............................................................................89
Figure 6-10: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location.................................................................................90
Figure 6-11: Power Button Connector Location........................................................................91
Figure 6-12: Reset Button Connector Location.........................................................................91
Figure 6-13: RS-232 Serial Port Connectors Locations............................................................92
Figure 6-14: RS-422/485 Connector Location............................................................................93
Figure 6-15: SATA 3Gb/s Drive Connectors Locations............................................................94
Figure 6-16: SATA Power Connector Location .........................................................................95
Figure 6-17: USB Connectors Locations....................................................................................95
Figure 6-18: External Peripheral Interface Connector..............................................................96
Figure 6-19: LAN Connector........................................................................................................96
Figure 6-20: RS-232 Serial Port Connector................................................................................97
Figure 6-21: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................98
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................3
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................9
Table 1-3: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications...................................................................10
Table 2-1: Package List................................................................................................................14
Table 2-2: Package List................................................................................................................14
Table 3-1: AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Settings.......................................................................21
Table 3-2: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................32
Table 3-3: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts...........................................................................................32
Table 3-4: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts.....................................................................33
Table 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................41
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................84
Table 6-2: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Pinouts.....................................................................85
Table 6-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................86
Table 6-4: Battery Connector Pinouts........................................................................................87
Table 6-5: Buzzer Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................87
Table 6-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................88
Table 6-7: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................................................................................89
Table 6-8: Power Button Connector Pinouts.............................................................................91
Table 6-9: Reset Button Connector Pinouts..............................................................................92
Table 6-10: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................92
Table 6-11: RS-422/485 Connector Pinouts...............................................................................93
Table 6-12: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts.........................................................................................93
Table 6-13: SATA Power Connector Pinouts.............................................................................95
Table 6-14: USB Connectors Pinouts.........................................................................................95
Table 6-15: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................97
Table 6-16: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................97
Table 6-17: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................97
Table 6-18: USB 3.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................98
Table 6-19: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts................................................................................................98
Table 6-20: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................98
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List of BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................42
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................44
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................................................................................................44
BIOS Menu 4: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................45
BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................46
BIOS Menu 6: Hardware Monitor.................................................................................................51
BIOS Menu 7: Smart Fan Function Menu...................................................................................52
BIOS Menu 8: RTC Wake Settings..............................................................................................54
BIOS Menu 9: Serial Port Console Redirection.........................................................................55
BIOS Menu 10: Console Redirection Settings...........................................................................56
BIOS Menu 11: iEi Feature...........................................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 12: CPU Configuration.............................................................................................59
BIOS Menu 13: IDE Configuration...............................................................................................61
BIOS Menu 14: USB Configuration.............................................................................................62
BIOS Menu 15: Chipset................................................................................................................64
BIOS Menu 16: North Bridge.......................................................................................................64
BIOS Menu 17: Intel IGD Configuration......................................................................................65
BIOS Menu 18: South Bridge.......................................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 19: PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................67
BIOS Menu 20: Security...............................................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 21: Boot.....................................................................................................................69
BIOS Menu 22: Save & Exit..........................................................................................................71
BIOS Menu 23: Server Mgmt .......................................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 24: System Event Log..............................................................................................73
BIOS Menu 25: System Event Log..............................................................................................74
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: ECW-281B-BTi Series Embedded System
The ECW-281B-BTi fanless embedded system is powered by Intel® Celeron® processor
J1900. It is designed for harsh environment applications that require minimum installation
space.
The ECW-281B-BTi accepts a wide range of DC power input (9 V–36 V), allowing it to be
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powered anywhere. One USB 3.0, three USB 2.0, two GbE, three RS-232, one
RS-422/485, and one 8-bit DIO provide rich I/O options for various applications. The
ECW-281B-BTi embedded subsystems are all capable of supporting one 2.5” SATA hard
disk drive.
In addition, the ECW-281B-BTi features Intelligent Platform Management Interface 2.0
(IPMI 2.0) that helps lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to
maximize IT resource, save time and manage multiple systems. The ECW-281B-BTi
supports IPMI 2.0 through the optional iRIS-1010 module.
1.2 Benefits
The ECW-281B-BTi embedded system has the following benefits:
Easy installation saves installation time
Complete integration saves solution development time and cost
Secure storage with one SATA hard drive supported
Compact size saves space
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Powerful preinstalled Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 and motherboard
ensures rigorous processing needs can be met
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1.3 Features
The ECW-281B-BTi has the following features
RoHS compliant design
Fanless system
2.42 GHz Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 supported
Dual GbE LAN for high speed network applications
Support four COM ports (three RS-232, one RS-422/485)
One SATA hard drive supported
VESA 100 mount supported
Support iRIS (IEI Remote Intelligent System) solution
Optional 802.11b/g/n 1T1R wireless connection
1.4 Model Variations
There are two models in the ECW-281B-BTi embedded system series. The two models
are all preinstalled with an Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 and 2 GB of DDR3L memory.
The model variations are listed in
ECW-281B-BTi-J1
ECW-281BWD-BTi-J1
Table 1-1: Model Variations
655Table 1-1 below.
Power Wireless
12 V DC input (60 W adapter) Optional
9 V–36 V DC input
Optional
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1.5 External Overview
The ECW-281B-BTi RoHS compliant, Intel® Celeron® J1900 fanless embedded system
features industrial grade components that offer longer operating life, high shock/vibration
resistance and endurance over a wide temperature range. The ECW-281B-BTi combines
these features in an aluminum enclosure. Featuring two LAN, four USB, four serial
communication ports, digital I/O, as well as audio, and VGA, the ECW-281B-BTi offers
system integrators and developers the best selection of robust and high performance
computing system platforms. An internal bracket supports one 2.5” SATA hard drive.
1.5.1 Front Panel
The ECW-281B-BTi front panel contains:
2 x USB 2.0 port connectors
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1 x Audio line-out jack
1 x HDD LED indicator
1 x Power button
An overview of the front panel is shown in
655Figure 1-2 below.
Figure 1-2: Front Panel
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1.5.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the ECW-281B-BTi provides access to the following external I/O
connectors.
1 x 12 V (or 9 V–36 V) DC power input jack
1 x 9 V–36 V DC power input terminal block (WD model only)
1 x Digital I/O connector
2 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
3 x RS-232 serial ports
1 x RS-422/485 serial port
1 x USB 2.0 port connector
1 x USB 3.0 port connector
1 x VGA connector
1 x Reset button
1 x Wireless antenna connector (optional)
An overview of the rear panel is shown in
655Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: Rear Panel
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1.5.3 Bottom Surface
WARNING:
Never remove the bottom access panel from the chassis while power is
still being fed into the system. Before removing the bottom access
panel, make sure the system has been turned off and all power
connectors unplugged.
The bottom surface of the ECW-281B-BTi contains the retention screw holes for the VESA
MIS-D 100 wall-mount kit and two side mounting brackets.
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Figure 1-4: Bottom Surface
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1.6 Internal Overview
The ECW-281B-BTi internal components are listed below:
1 x IEI WAFER-BTi motherboard
1 x IEI IDD-936260A DC-to-DC power converter (WD model only)
1 x IEI iRIS-1010 IPMI module
1 x 2 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM module
All the components are accessed by removing the bottom surface.
Figure 1-5: Internal Overview
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1.7 Technical Specifications
The specifications for the Intel based embedded systems are listed below.
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CPU (SoC)
System Memory
Ethernet
Wireless LAN
Display
Serial Port
Digital I/O
USB
Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 (2M cache, 2.42 GHz)
1 x 204-pin 1066/1333 MHz single-channel DDR3L SO-DIMM slot
Preinstalled 2.0 GB DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 4 GB)
LAN1: PCIe GbE by Intel® I210 Ethernet controller
LAN2: PCIe GbE by Intel® I211 Ethernet controller
Optional 802.11b/g/n 1T1R wireless module
1 x VGA port (up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz)
3 x RS-232
1 x RS-422/485
8-bit digital I/O (4-bit input, 4-bit output)
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 3.0 port
Audio
Storage
Expansion
Chassis Construction
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1 x Audio line-out
1 x 2.5” SATA 3Gb/s HDD bay
1 x Full-size/Half-size PCIe Mini card slot with mSATA support
(SATA2 and mSATA share same SATA signal)
1 x Half-size PCIe Mini card slot (only for iRIS module)
Aluminum alloy with heavy duty metal
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Power Supply
Power Consumption
Operating Shock
9 V – 36 V DC model:
Internal DC-to-DC power converter (IDD-936260A)
One 9 V–36 V DC power input jack
One 9 V–36 V DC power input terminal block
12 V DC model:
External power adapter, 90V AC–264V AC @ 47Hz–63Hz, 60 W
One 12 V DC power input jack
12V@1.45A (with Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 and one 8 GB
1333 MHz DDR3 memory)
Half-sine wave shock 5G; 11ms; 3 shocks per axis
(non-operational)
MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure V, crash hazard shock
test=60g
Operating Vibration
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Color
Mounting
Weight (Net/Gross)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
EMC
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications
MIL-STD-810F 514.5C-1 (HDD)
-20ºC–60ºC with air flow (SSD)
-20ºC–60ºC
10%–95%, non-condensing
Black
Mounting with two mounting brackets
VESA MIS-D 100 mount
2.1 kg/3.9 kg
229 mm x 132 mm x 64 mm
FCC Class A, CE
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1.8 Power Module Specifications (Optional)
A DC-to-DC power converter module is preinstalled in the WD model to provide 9 V–36 V
power input. The specifications for the IDD-936260A are shown in Table 1-3.
IDD-936260A
Input
Output
Max. Total Output
Performance Characteristics
Noise & Ripple
Line Regulation
Load Regulation
Efficiency
Environment
Dimensions
9 V DC–36 V DC
12 V: 3 A (max.)
5 V: 10 A (max.)
5 VSB: 0.5 A (max.)
60 W
< 240 mV
< 50 mV
< 100 mV
Up to 90%
40 mm x 100 mm
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Net Weight
Operating Temperature
Table 1-3: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications
58 g
-20°C–70°C
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1.9 Dimensions
The dimensions of the ECW-281B-BTi are listed below and shown in 655Figure 1-6.
Height: 64.00 mm
Width: 229.00 mm
Length: 132.00 mm
Figure 1-6: Dimensions (mm)
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Chapter
2
2 Unpacking
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2.1 Unpacking
To unpack the embedded system, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the
external (second) box.
Step 2: Open the external (second) box.
Step 3: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the
internal (first) box.
Step 4: Lift the system out of the boxes.
Step 5: Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side.
Step 6: Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present.
2.2 Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
ECW-281B-BTi was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to
The ECW-281B-BTi embedded system is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item Image
1 ECW-281B-BTi embedded system
32sales@ieiworld.com.
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2 Mounting brackets
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6 Screws (M3*5) for mounting brackets
1 Power cord
(12 V DC-in model only)
1 12 V 60 W power adapter with ERP
and PSE certificates
(12 V DC-in model only)
1 Driver and manual CD
1 One Key Recovery CD
Table 2-1: Package List
2.3 Optional Items
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The following are optional component(s) which may be separately purchased:
Wi-Fi kit
(P/N: EMB-WIFI-KIT01-R11)
VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount kit
Table 2-2: Package List
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Chapter
3
3 Installation
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3.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the
ECW-281B-BTi may result in permanent damage to the ECW-281B-BTi
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the WAFER series motherboard and the power module. (Dry climates are
especially susceptible to ESD.) It is therefore critical that whenever the ECW-281B-BTi is
opened and any electrical component handled, the following anti-static precautions are
strictly adhered to.
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Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the ECW-281B-BTi, place it on an
anti-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
ECW-281B-BTi.
3.2 Installation Precautions
During installation, be aware of the precautions below:
Read the user manual: The user manual provides a complete description of
the ECW-281B-BTi, installation instructions and configuration options.
DANGER! Disconnect Power: Power to the ECW-281B-BTi must be
disconnected during the installation process. Failing to disconnect the power
may cause severe injury to the body and/or damage to the system.
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Qualified Personnel: The ECW-281B-BTi must be installed and operated
only by trained and qualified personnel. Maintenance, upgrades, or repairs
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may only be carried out by qualified personnel who are familiar with the
associated dangers.
Air Circulation: Make sure there is sufficient air circulation when installing the
ECW-281B-BTi. The ECW-281B-BTi’s cooling vents must not be obstructed
by any objects. Blocking the vents can cause overheating of the
ECW-281B-BTi. Leave at least 5 cm of clearance around the ECW-281B-BTi
to prevent overheating.
Grounding: The ECW-281B-BTi should be properly grounded. The voltage
feeds must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and provide external
overcharge protection per the electrical values indicated on the label attached
to the back of the ECW-281B-BTi.
3.2.1 High Surface Temperature
WARNING:
Some surfaces of the equipment may become hot during operation.
The surface temperature may be up to several tens of degrees hotter
than the ambient temperature. Under these circumstances, the
equipment needs to be protected against accidental contact.
The equipment is intended for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION.
Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location
and about any precautions that shall be taken.
Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
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3.3 Installation Procedure
To properly install the ECW-281B-BTi, the following steps must be followed. Detailed
descriptions of these instructions are listed in the sections that follow.
Step 1: Unpacking
Step 2: Configure the jumper settings
Step 3: Install the SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
Step 4: Mount the ECW-281B-BTi
Step 5: Connect the front panel peripheral connectors
Step 6: Power the system upStep 0:
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3.4 Bottom Surface Removal
WARNING:
Over-tightening bottom cover screws will cause damage to the bottom
surface. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm).
Before the jumper settings can be configured and the hard disk drive can be installed, the
bottom surface must be removed. To remove the bottom surface, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface retention screws. The bottom surface is secured to
the chassis with six retention screws (
removed.
765Figure 3-1). All 10 screws must be
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Figure 3-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws
Step 2: Gently remove the bottom surface from the ECW-281B-BTi. Step 0:
3.5 Configure the Jumper Settings
To configure the jumper settings, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section
Step 2: Locate the jumper settings on the embedded motherboard.
Step 3: Make the jumper settings in accordance with the settings described and defined
in the following sections.
3.5.1 Clear CMOS
If the ECW-281B-BTi fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS button
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, push the clear
CMOS button for three seconds, then restart the system. The clear CMOS button location
is shown in
7765Figure 3-2.
7653.4.
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Figure 3-2: Clear CMOS Button
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
3.5.2 AT/ATX Mode Selection
AT or ATX power mode can be used on the ECW-281B-BTi. The selection is made
through an AT/ATX switch located on the motherboard (Figure 3-3).
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Figure 3-3: AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Location
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Setting Description
Short A-B ATX Mode (Default)
Short B-C AT Mode
Table 3-1: AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Settings
3.6 Hard Drive Installation
One 2.5” SATA hard drive can be installed in the ECW-281B-BTi. The SATA drive is
installed into a hard drive bracket attached on the inside of the bottom panel. To install the
hard drive into the system, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section
7653.4.
Step 2: Remove the hard drive bracket from the bottom surface by removing the four
retention screws that secure the bracket to the bottom surface. (
765Figure 3-4)
Figure 3-4:HDD Bracket Retention Screws
Step 3: Slide the HDD into the bracket and connect the HDD to the SATA cable
connector on the bracket (
765Figure 3-5).
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Step 4: Align the retention screw holes in the HDD with those in both sides of the
bracket.
Step 5: Secure the HDD with the bracket by inserting four retention screws (M3*4) into
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the sides of the bracket (
765Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5: HDD Retention Screws
Step 6: Replace the HDD bracket onto the bottom surface by inserting the four retention
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screw holes in the HDD bracket to the four standoffs on the back of the bottom
surface.
Step 7: Reinsert the four previously removed retention screws.
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Figure 3-6: HDD Installation
Step 8: Connect the SATA cable and the SATA power cable to the SATA connector and
the SATA power connector on the motherboard.
Step 9: Replace the bottom surface to the bottom panel by reinserting the 10 previously
removed retention screws. Step 0:
NOTE:
If an mSATA module is installed in the PCIe Mini slot (CN1), the SATA port
2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or the
mSATA module for storage.
WARNING:
Over-tightening bottom cover screws will cause damage to the bottom
surface. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm).
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3.7 Full-size PCIe Mini/mSATA Card Installation
The PCIe Mini slot allows installation of either a full-size or half-size PCIe Mini card. To
install a full-size PCIe Mini card or an mSATA module, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section
Step 2: Locate the PCIe Mini slot.
7653.4.
Figure 3-7: PCIe Mini Slot Location
Step 3: Remove the retention screw and stan doff for a half-size PCIe Mini card. To
avoid interference of the board circuit, remove the retention screw and standoff
for a half-size PCIe Mini card as shown in Figure 3-8.
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Figure 3-8: Removing the Screw and Standoff for Half-size PCIe Mini Card
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Step 4: Remove the retention screw. Remove the retention screw as shown in
Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9: Removing the Retention Screw
Step 5: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch
on the slot. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º
(Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-10: Inserting the Full-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle
Step 6: Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card. Secure the full-size PCIe Mini card with
the retention screw previously removed (Figure 3-11).
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Figure 3-11: Securing the Full-size PCIe Mini Card
NOTE:
If an mSATA module is installed in the PCIe Mini slot (CN1), the SATA
port 2 (SATA2) will be disabled. Choose either the SATA2 connector or
the mSATA module for storage.
3.8 Half-size PCIe Mini Card Installation
The PCIe Mini slot allows installation of either a full-size or half-size PCIe Mini card. To
install a half-size PCIe Mini card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section
Step 2: Locate the PCIe Mini slot.
7653.4.
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ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
Figure 3-12: PCIe Mini Slot Location
Step 3: Remove the retention screw. Remove the retention screw as shown in
Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13: Removing the Screw
Step 4: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the card with the notch
on the slot. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º
(Figure 3-14).
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Figure 3-14: Inserting the Half-size PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle
Step 5: Secure the half-size PCIe Mini card. Secure the half-size PCIe Mini card with
the retention screw previously removed (Figure 3-15).
Figure 3-15: Securing the Half-size PCIe Mini Card
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3.9 Wireless LAN Module Installation (Optional)
To install the optional wireless LAN (WLAN) module, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section 3.4.
Step 2: Remov
holes are located on the rear panel of the ECW-281B-BTi as shown in
Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16: Knockout Holes for Wireless Antenna
Step 3: Locate the PCIe Mini slot (Figure 3-17).
e the two knockout holes for antenna installation. The two knockout
Figure 3-17: PCIe Mini Slot Location
Step 4: Remove the retention screw. Remove the retention screw for half-size card
installation as shown in Figure 3-18.
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Figure 3-18: Removing the Retention Screw
Step 5: Insert into the socket at an angle. Line up the notch on the WLAN module with
the notch on the slot. Slide the WLAN module into the slot at an angle of about
20º (Figure 3-19).
Figure 3-19: Inserting the WLAN Module
Step 6: Secure the WLAN module. Secure the WLAN module with the retention screw
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previously removed (Figure 3-20).
Step 7: Conn
(Figure 3-20).
ect the two RF cables to the antenna connectors on the WLAN module
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Figure 3-20: Securing WLAN Module and Connecting RF Cables
Step 8: Remove the nut and washer from the SMA conn ector at the other end of the
RF cable.
Step 9: Insert the SMA connector to the antenna connector holes on the rear panel.
Step 10: Secure the SMA connector by inserting the washer and tightening it with nut.
Step 11: Install the external antenna.
Figure 3-21: Securing SMA Connector and External Antenna Installation
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3.10 Digital I/O Connection
The DIO connector on the ECW-281B-BTi is interfaced to GPIO ports on the Super I/O
chipset. The DIO has both 4-bit digital inputs and 4-bit digital outputs. The pinouts of the
D-sub 9 female connector are listed below.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 DGPI0 6 DGPO2
2 DGPO0 7 DGPI3
3 DGPI1 8 DGPO3
4 DGPO1 9 +5V
5 DGPI2
Table 3-2: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts
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3.11 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connection
The rear panel of the ECW-281B-BTi has one D-sub 9 male connector for RS-422/485
connection. Use the optional RS-422/485 cable to connect to a serial device. The pinouts
of the D-sub 9 connector are listed below.
RS-422 Pinouts RS-485 Pinouts
Table 3-3: DB-9 RS-422/485 Pinouts
3.12 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
The serial port connects to a RS-232 serial communications device. The pinouts of the
RS-232 connector are listed below.
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 NDCD 6 NDSR
2 NRXD 7 NRTS
3 NTXD 8 NCTS
4 NDTR 9 NRI
5 GND
Table 3-4: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts
3.13 Mounting the System
There are two ways to mount the ECW-281B-BTi. The mounting instructions are
described below.
3.13.1 Mounting with Mounting Brackets
To mount the embedded system onto a wall or some other surface using the two mounting
brackets, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Turn the embedded system over.
Step 2: Align the two retention screw holes in each bracket with the corresponding
retention screw holes on the sides of the bottom surface.
Step 3: Secure the brackets to the system by inserting two retention screws (M3*5) into
each bracket (Figure 3-22).
Figure 3-22: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws
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Step 4: Drill holes in the intended installation surface.
Step 5: Align the mounting holes in the sides of the mounting brackets with the predrilled
holes in the mounting surface.
Step 6: Insert four retention screws, two in each bracket, to secure the system to the
wall. Step 0:
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3.13.2 Mounting with VESA Mount Kit (Optional)
To mount the embedded system onto a wall using the optional VESA MIS-D 100 wall
mount kit, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket.
Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four bracket screw holes on the wall.
Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention
screws.
Step 4: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.
Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into
the four pilot holes and tightening them (
65Figure 3-23).
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Figure 3-23: Wall-mounting Bracket
ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the
four screw holes on the bottom panel of the system and tighten until the screw
shank is secured against the bottom panel (
5Figure 3-24).
Step 7: Align the mounting screws on the ECW-281B-BTi bottom panel with the
mounting holes on the bracket.
Step 8: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor
downwards until the ECW-281B-BTi rests securely in the slotted holes (
765Figure
3-24). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective
slotted holes.
NOTE:
In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.
Figure 3-24: Mount the Embedded System
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3.14 Power-On Procedure
3.14.1 Installation Checklist
WARNING:
Make sure a power supply with the correct input voltage is being fed into
the system. Incorrect voltages applied to the system may cause damage to
the internal electronic components and may also cause injury to the user.
To power on the embedded system please make sure of the following:
The bottom surface panel is installed
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All peripheral devices (VGA monitor, serial communications devices etc.) are
connected
The power cables are plugged in
The system is securely mounted
3.14.2 Terminal Block Pinouts
The WD model has a 9 V–36 V power input terminal block. The terminal block pinouts are
shown in
Figure 3-25: Terminal Block Pinouts
765Figure 3-25.
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The chassis ground is connected to the ECW-281B-BTi chassis internally. The cable
ground is connected to the ground pin on the input power connector of the power module.
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3.14.3 Power-on Procedure
To power-on the ECW-281B-BTi please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Connect the power source to the power input jack or the power input terminal
block.
Step 2: Push the power button (Figure 3-26).
Step 3: Once turne
Figure 3-26: Power Button
d on, the power button should turns to blue. Step 0:
3.15 Driver Installation
NOTE:
The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product
and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or
contact technical support for the latest updates.
All the drivers for the ECW-281B-BTi are on the utility CD that came with the system. The
utility CD contains drivers for Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Please select
the corresponding drivers for the system.
The following drivers can be installed on the Windows 7 operating system:
Chipset
I/O driver
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Graphics (Intel® EMGD)
TXE
USB 3.0
LAN
Audio
The following drivers can be installed on the Windows 8 operating system:
Chipset
Serial I/O driver (64-bit only)
TXE
Graphics
LAN
Audio
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3.16 IPMI Setup Procedure
The ECW-281B-BTi features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps
lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources,
save time and manage multiple systems. The ECW-281B-BTi supports IPMI 2.0 through
the optional iRIS-1010 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.
The hardware configuration of the managed system (ECW-281B-BTi) is described below.
Step 1: Make sure that an iRIS-1010 module is installed to the iRIS-1010 module slot of
the ECW-281B-BTi.
Step 2: Make sure a DDR3L SO-DIMM is installed in the SO-DIMM socket.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 LAN port with iRIS label (
655Figure 1-3).
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Chapter
4
4 BIOS
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4.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
NOTE:
Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the
product and are subject to change without prior notice.
4.1.1 Starting Setup
The UEFI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
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1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Delete to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
4.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to the item above
Down arrow Move to the item below
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
SC to quit. Navigation
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Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
+ Increase the numeric value or make changes
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Key Function
- Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Page up Move to the next page
Page down Move to the previous page
Esc Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 key Load previous values
F3 key Load optimized defaults
F4 key Save changes and Exit BIOS
Table 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
4.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
4.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, clear
CMOS defaults by using the clear CMOS button described in Section 3.5.1.
4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
SC or
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
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Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings
Server Mgmt – Changes the server management configuration.
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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4.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (5BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 5.009
Compliancy UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
Project Version SAA8AM13.ROM
Build Date and Time 12/02/2014 15:53:57
iWDD Vendor iEi
iWDD Version SAA8ER11.bin
IPMI Module iRIS-1010
Memory Information
Total Memory 2048 MB (LPDDR3)
TXE Information
Sec RC Version 00.05.00.00
TXE FW Version 01.00.02.1060
System Date [Mon 08/17/2015]
System Time [11:10:27]
Access Level Administrator
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Set the Date. Use Tab to
switch between Data
elements.
----------------------
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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BIOS Menu 1: Main
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The Main menu has two user configurable fields:
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
System T i me [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
4.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (5BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
WARNING!
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
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S
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
> ACPI Settings
> Super IO Configuration
> Hardware Monitor
> RTC Wake Settings
> Serial Port Console Redirection
> iEi Feature
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> USB Configuration
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced
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System ACPI Parameters
----------------------
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
4.3.1 ACPI Settings
The ACPI Settings menu (5BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface (ACPI) options.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
elect the ACPI sleep state
the system will enter when
the SUSPEND button is
pressed.
----------------------
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings
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ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
Use the ACPI Sleep State option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is
not being used.
Suspend Disabled DEFAULT
S3 only (Suspend
to RAM)
DEFAULT
The suspend function is disabled.
The caches are flushed and the CPU is powered
off. Power to the RAM is maintained. The
computer returns slower to a working state, but
more power is saved.
4.3.2 Super IO Configuration
Use the Super IO Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 4) to set or change the
configurations for the serial ports.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip F81866
> Serial Port 1 Configuration
> Serial Port 2 Configuration
> Serial Port 3 Configuration
> Serial Port 4 Configuration
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Set Parameters of Serial
Port 1 (COMA)
---------------------
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 4: Super IO Configuration
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4.3.2.1 Serial Port n Configuration
Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 5) to configure the serial port n.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Serial Port n Configuration
Serial Port [Enabled]
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4
Change Settings [Auto]
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Enable or Disable Serial
Port (COM)
---------------------
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port n Configuration Menu
4.3.2.1.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port [Enabled]
Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Change Settings [Auto]
Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.
Auto DEFAULT
Disable the serial port
Enable the serial port
The serial port IO port address and interrupt address
are automatically detected.
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IO=3F8h;
IRQ=4
Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ4
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IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
4.3.2.1.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration
Serial Port [Enabled]
Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Change Settings [Auto]
Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.
Auto DEFAULT
Disable the serial port
Enable the serial port
The serial port IO port address and interrupt address
are automatically detected.
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IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3
IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2E8h;
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3
Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
4.3.2.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration
Serial Port [Enabled]
Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Change Settings [Auto]
Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
Disable the serial port
Enable the serial port
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address.
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Auto DEFAULT
IO=3E8h;
IRQ=7
IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
The serial port IO port address and interrupt address
are automatically detected.
Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ7
Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
IO=2E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2F0h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2E0h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F0h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E0h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Serial Port [Enabled]
Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
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Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Change Settings [Auto]
Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt
address.
Auto DEFAULT
IO=2E8h;
IRQ=7
IO=3F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
Disable the serial port
Enable the serial port
The serial port IO port address and interrupt address
are automatically detected.
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ7
Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
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IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=3E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2E8h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E8h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
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IO=2F0h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
IO=2E0h;
IRQ=3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2F0h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Serial Port I/O port address is 2E0h and the interrupt
address is IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
4.3.3 Hardware Monitor
The Hardware Monitor menu (5BIOS Menu 6) displays operating temperature and fan
speeds.
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Advanced
PC Health Status
> Smart Fan Function
CPU temperature : +52 °C
System temperature : +36 °C
CPU Fan Speed : N/A
SYS Fan Speed : N/A
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Enable or Disable Smart
Fan
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 6: Hardware Monitor
PC Health Status
The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are
monitored are:
System Temperatures:
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o CPU Temperature
o System Temperature
Fan speed:
o CPU fan speed
o System fan speed
4.3.3.1 Smart Fan Function
Use the Smart Fan Function menu (5BIOS Menu 7) to configure the smart fan
temperature and speed settings.
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Smart Fan Mode Configuration
CPU Smart Fan control [Auto PWM Mode]
Temperature of Off 75
Temperature of Start 80
Start PWM 30
Slope (Duty Cycle) [4]
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CPU Smart Fan control
settings.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 7: Smart Fan Function Menu
CPU Smart Fan control [Auto PWM Mode]
Use the CPU Smart Fan control option to configure the CPU Smart Fan.
Full Mode
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Manual PWM
Mode
Auto PWM
Mode
DEFAULT
The fan spins at full speed.
The fan spins at the speed set in Manual PWM
Settings.
The fan spins at the speed set in Auto PWM Mode
settings
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Temperature of Off
Use the + or – key to change the Temperature of Off value or enter a decimal number
between 1 and 127. If the CPU temperature is lower than the value set in this option, the
fan speed will change to the lowest speed.
Temperature of Start
Use the + or – key to change the Temperature of Start value or enter a decimal number
between 1 and 127. If the CPU temperature is between the values set in Temperature of
Off and Temperature of Start, the fan speed will change to the speed set in Start PWM.
Start PWM
Use the + or – key to change the Start PWM value or enter a decimal number between 1
and 100. If the CPU temperature is between the values set in Temperature of Off and
Temperature of Start, the fan speed will change to the speed set in Start PWM.
Slope (Duty Cycle)
If the CPU temperature is higher than the value set in Temperature of Start, the fan
speed will change according the percentage set in Slope (Duty Cycle). The available
options include:
0
1
2
4
8
16
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4.3.4 RTC Wake Settings
The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 8) enables the system to wake at the
specified time.
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Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]
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nable or disable System
ake on alarm event. When
enabled, System will
wake on the
date::hr::min::sec
specified
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 8: RTC Wake Settings
Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]
Use the Wake system with Fixed Time option to enable or disable the system wake on
alarm event.
Disabled D
Enabled
EFAULT
The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake
event
If selected, the Wake up every day option appears
allowing you to enable to disable the system to wake
every day at the specified time. Besides, the
following options appear with values that can be
selected:
Wake up date
Wake up hour
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Wake up minute
Wake up second
After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on
from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.
4.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection
The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (5BIOS Menu 9) allows the console
redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a
system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.
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Advanced
COM1
Console Redirection [Disabled]
> Console Redirection Settings
COM2
Console Redirection [Disabled]
> Console Redirection Settings
COM3
Console Redirection [Disabled]
> Console Redirection Settings
COM4
Console Redirection [Disabled]
> Console Redirection Settings
COM5 (BMC)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
> Console Redirection Settings
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Console Redirection
Enable or Disable
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 9: Serial Port Console Redirection
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Use Console Redirection option to enable or disable the console redirection function.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
Disabled the console redirection function
Enabled the console redirection function
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4.3.5.1 Console Redirection Settings
Use the Console Redirection Settings menu (5BIOS Menu 10) to configure console
redirection settings of the specified serial port. This menu appears only when the Console
Redirection is enabled.
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Advanced
COM1
Console Redirection Settings
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
Data Bits [8]
Parity [None]
Stop Bits [1]
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mulation: ANSI: Extended
ASCII char set. VT100:
ASCII char set. VT100+:
Extends VT100 to support
olor, function keys, etc.
VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8
encoding to map Unicode
chars onto 1 or more bytes.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 10: Console Redirection Settings
Terminal Type [ANSI]
Use the Terminal Type option to specify the remote terminal type.
VT100
VT100+
VT-UTF8
ANSI DEFAULT
Bits per sec ond [115200]
Use the Bits per second option to specify the serial port transmission speed. The speed
must match the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
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The target terminal type is VT100
The target terminal type is VT100+
The target terminal type is VT-UTF8
The target terminal type is ANSI
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9600
19200
38400
57600
115200 DEFAULT
Data Bits [8]
Use the Data Bits option to specify the number of data bits.
7
8 DEFAULT
Parity [None]
Use the Parity option to specify the parity bit that can be sent with the data bits for
Sets the serial port transmission speed at 9600.
Sets the serial port transmission speed at 19200.
Sets the serial port transmission speed at 39400.
Sets the serial port transmission speed at 57600.
Sets the serial port transmission speed at 115200.
Sets the data bits at 7.
Sets the data bits at 8.
detecting the transmission errors.
None DEFAULT
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
Stop Bits [1]
Use the Stop Bits option to specify the number of stop bits used to indicate the end of a
serial data packet. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit.
No parity bit is sent with the data bits.
The parity bit is 0 if the number of ones in the data
bits is even.
The parity bit is 0 if the number of ones in the data
bits is odd.
The parity bit is always 1. This option does not
provide error detection.
The parity bit is always 0. This option does not
provide error detection.
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1 DEFAULT
2
Sets the number of stop bits at 1.
Sets the number of stop bits at 2.
4.3.6 iEi Feature
Use the iEi Feature menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure One Key Recovery function.
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Advanced
iEi Feature
Auto Recovery Function [Disabled]
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Auto Recovery Function
Reboot and recover
system automatically
within 10 min, when OS
rashes. Please install
Auto Recovery API
ervice before enabling
this function.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 11: iEi Feature
Auto Recovery Function [Disabled]
Use the Auto Recovery Function BIOS option to enable or disable the auto recovery
function of the IEI One Key Recovery.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
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Auto recovery function disabled
Auto recovery function enabled
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4.3.7 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 12) to view detailed CPU specifications
and configure the CPU.
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Advanced
CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU J1900 @ 1.99GHz
CPU Signature 30678
Microcode Patch 809
Max CPU Speed 1990 MHz
Min CPU Speed 1334 MHz
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Not Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported
L1 Data Cache 24 KB x 4
L1 Code Cache 32 KB x 4
L2 Cache 1024 KB x 2
L3 Cache Not Present
CPU Speed 2001 MHz
64-bit Supported
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
EIST [Enabled]
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When enabled, a VMM can
utilize the additional
hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool
Technology
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 12: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (
CPU Signature: Lists the CPU signature value.
Microcode Patch: Lists the microcode patch being used.
Max CPU Speed: Lists the maximum CPU processing speed.
Min CPU Speed: Lists the minimum CPU processing speed.
Processor Cores: Lists the number of the processor core
Intel HT Technology: Indicates if Intel HT Technology is supported by the CPU.
Intel VT-x Technology: Indicates if Intel VT-x Technology is supported by the
CPU.
L1 Data Cache: Lists the amount of data storage space on the L1 cache.
L1 Code Cache: Lists the amount of code storage space on the L1 cache.
L2 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L2 cache.
5BIOS Menu 12) lists the following CPU details:
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L3 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L3 cache.
CPU Speed: Lists the CPU speed.
64-bit: Indicates if 64-bit system is supported by the CPU.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Use the Intel Virtualization Technology option to enable or disable virtualization on the
system. When combined with third party software, Intel® Virtualization technology allows
several OSs to run on the same system at the same time.
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EIST [Enabled]
Use the EIST option to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
Enables Intel Virtualization Technology.
Disables Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology
Enables Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology
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4.3.8 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 13) to change and/or set the configuration
of the SATA devices installed in the system.
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Advanced
IDE Configuration
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Serial-ATA Port 1 [Enabled]
SATA Port1 HotPlug [Disabled]
Serial-ATA Port 0 [Enabled]
SATA Port0 HotPlug [Disabled]
SATA1 Port
Not Present
SATA2 Port
Not Present
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Select IDE/AHCI
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 13: IDE Configuration
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]
Use the SATA Mode option to determine how SATA devices operate.
IDE Mode
AHCI Mode DEFAULT
Serial-ATA Port 1/0 [Enabled]
Use the Serial-ATA Port 1/0 option to configure the SATA controller(s).
Enabled DEFAULT
Disabled
Configures SATA devices as normal IDE device.
Configures SATA devices as AHCI device.
Enables the on-board SATA controller(s).
Disables the on-board SATA controller(s).
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SATA Port 1/0 HotPlug [Disabled]
Use the SATA Port 1/0 HotPlug option to enable or disable the hot plug function of the
SATA port.
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Enabled
Disabled DEFAULT
Enables the hot plug function of the SATA port.
Disables the hot plug function of the SATA port.
4.3.9 USB Configuration
Use the USB Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 14) to read USB configuration
information and configure the USB settings.
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Advanced
USB Configuration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
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Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
isables legacy support
if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE
option will keep USB
devices available only
for EFI applications.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 14: USB Configuration
USB Devices
The USB Devices field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard
support. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard
does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all
USB drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB
keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the
system.
Enabled DEFAULT
Disabled
Auto
4.4 Chipset
Use the Chipset menu (5BIOS Menu 15) to access the North Bridge and South Bridge
configuration menus.
Legacy USB support enabled
Legacy USB support disabled
Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are
connected
WARNING!
Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset
BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
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Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
> North Bridge
> South Bridge
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BIOS Menu 15: Chipset
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North Bridge Parameters
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: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
4.4.1 North Bridge
Use the North Bridge menu (5BIOS Menu 16) to configure the north bridge parameters.
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Chipset
> Intel IGD Configuration
Memory Information
Total Memory 2048 MB (LPDDR3)
Memory Slot0 2048 MB (LPDDR3)
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BIOS Menu 16: North Bridge
Config Intel IGD Settings
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: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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4.4.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration
Use the Intel IGD Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure the graphics
settings.
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Chipset
DVMT Pre-Allocated [256M]
DVMT Total Gfx Mem [Max]
Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default]
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Select DVMT 5.0
Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory Size
used by the Internal
Graphics Device.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter Select
+ - Change Opt.
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 17: Intel IGD Configuration
DVMT Pre-Allocated [256M]
Use the DVMT Pre-Allocated option to specify the amount of system memory that can be
used by the internal graphics device.
64M
128M
256M DEFAULT
512M
64 MB of memory used by internal graphics device
128 MB of memory used by internal graphics
device
256 MB of memory used by internal graphics
device
512 MB of memory used by internal graphics
device
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DVMT Total Gfx Mem [Max]
Use the DVMT Total Gfx Mem option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can
be allocated as graphics memory. Configuration options are listed below.
128MB
256MB
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Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default]
Use the Primary IGFX Boot Display option to select the display device used by the
system when it boots. Configuration options are listed below.
VBIOS Default
CRT
LVD S
DP Port
EFAULT
DEFAULT
4.4.2 South Bridge
Use the South Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure the south bridge parameters.
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Chipset
Auto Power Button Status [Disabled(ATX)]
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
> PCI Express Configuration
Audio Configuration
Audio Controller [Enabled]
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Select AC power state
when power is re-applied
after a power failure.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter Select
+ - Change Opt.
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit
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Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Use the Restore AC Power BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if
there is a sudden loss of power to the system.
Power Off
Power On DEFAULT
Last State
Audio Controller [Enabled]
Use the Audio Controller BIOS option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio
controller.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
The system remains turned off
The system turns on
The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it
turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off.
The High Definition Audio controller is disabled.
The High Definition Audio controller is enabled.
4.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration
Use the PCI Express Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the PCI
Express slots.
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Chipset
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Port 0 [Enabled]
Speed [Auto]
PCI Express Port 1 [Enabled]
Speed [Auto]
PCI Express Port 2 [Enabled]
Speed [Auto]
PCI Express Port 3 [Enabled]
Speed [Auto]
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BIOS Menu 19: PCI Express Configuration
nable or Disable the PCE
Express Port 0 in the
Chpset.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter Select
+ - Change Opt.
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
ESC Exit
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PCI Express Port n [Enabled]
Use the PCI Express Port n BIOS option to enable or disable the PCI Express slot.
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Enabled DEFAULT
Disabled
Speed [Auto]
Use the Speed option to configure the PCIe interface speed.
Auto D
Gen 2
Gen 1
Enable the PCI Express slot.
Disable the PCI Express slot.
EFAULT
4.5 Security
Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 20) to set system and user passwords.
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Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
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Set Administrator
Password
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 20: Security
Administrator Password
Use the Administrator Password to set or change an administrator password.
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User Password
Use the User Password to set or change a user password.
4.6 Boot
Use the Boot menu (5BIOS Menu 21) to configure system boot options.
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Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
Boot Configuration
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages [Keep Current]
UEFI Boot [Disabled]
Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]
Boot Option Priorities
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Select the keyboard
NumLock state
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: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 21: Boot
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Use the Bootup NumLock State BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must
be modified during boot up.
On DEFAULT
Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be
enabled automatically when the computer system
boots up. This allows the immediate use of the
10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of
the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED
light on the keyboard is lit.
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Off
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Option ROM Messages [Keep Current]
Use the Option ROM Messages option to set the Option ROM display mode.
Does not enable the keyboard Number Lock
automatically. To use the 10-keys on the keyboard,
press the Number Lock key located on the upper
left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The Number
Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the
Number Lock is engaged.
Normal POST messages displayed
OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages
Force
BIOS
Keep
Current
UEFI Boot [Disabled]
Use the UEFI Boot option to enable or disable to boot from the UEFI devices.
Enabled
Disabled DEFAULT
DEFAULT
Sets display mode to force BIOS.
Sets display mode to current.
Boot from UEFI devices is enabled.
Boot from UEFI devices is disabled.
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Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]
Use the Launch PXE OpROM option to enable or disable boot option for legacy network
devices.
Disabled DEFAULT
Enabled
Ignore all PXE Option ROMs
Load PXE Option ROMs
4.7 Save & Exit
Use the Save & Exit menu (5BIOS Menu 22) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe
values and to save configuration changes.
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Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Sa Save& Exit Server Mgmt
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
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Exit the system after
saving the changes.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 22: Save & Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Use the Save Changes and Reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options
and reset the system.
Discard Changes and Reset
Use the Discard Changes and Reset option to exit the system without saving the
changes made to the BIOS configuration setup program.
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Restore Defaults
Use the Restore Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the
parameters on the Setup menus. F3 key can be used for this operation.
Save as User Default s
Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.
4.8 Server Mgmt
Use the Server Mgmt menu (BIOS Menu 23) to configure system event log and BMC
network parameters.
ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Server Mgmt
BMC Self Test Status FAILED
BMC Firmware Revision Unknown
> System Event Log
> BMC network configuration
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Menu 23: Server Mgmt
Configure BMC network
parameters
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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4.8.1 System Event Log
Use the System Event Log menu (BIOS Menu 24) to configure system event log options.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Server Mgmt
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components [Enabled]
Erasing Settings
Erase SEL [No]
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]
NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until
computer is restarted.
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hange this to enable or
isable all features of
System Event Logging
during boot.
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
BIOS Menu 24: System Event Log
SEL Components [Enabled]
Use the SEL Components option to enable or disable all features of System Event Log
during boot.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Erase SEL [No]
Use the Erase SEL option to select an option for erasing SEL (system event log).
No DEFAULT
Yes,
On next reset
System Event Log features disabled.
System Event Log features enabled.
Do not erase SEL
Erase SEL on next reset
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Yes,
On every reset
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]
Use the When SEL is Full option to select an option for reaction to a full SEL.
Do Nothing DEFAULT
Erase
Immediately
Erase SEL on every reset
Do nothing when SEL is full
Erase SEL immediately when SEL is full
4.8.2 BMC Network Configuration
Use the BMC Network Configuration menu (5BIOS Menu 25) to configure BMC network
parameters.
Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Server Mgmt
BMC network configuration
Lan channel 1
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
Current Configuration Address sour –
Station IP address –
Subnet mask –
Station MAC address –
Router IP address –
Router MAC address –
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BIOS Menu 25: System Event Log
elect to configure LAN
channel parameters
statically or
dynamically (by BIOS or
MC). Unspecified option
ill not modify any BMC
network parameters
during BIOS phase
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: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
Use the Configuration Address source to configure LAN channel parameters statically
or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC).
Unspecified DEFAULT
Static
DynamicBmcDhcp
DynamicBmcNonDhcp
BMC network parameters will not be
modified during BIOS phase.
Select to modify the following BMC
network parameters:
Station IP address
Subnet mask
Router IP address
Router MAC address
Select to configure LAN channel
parameters dynamically by BMC
running DHCP
Select to configure LAN channel
parameters dynamically by BMC
running other address assignment
protocol
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Chapter
5
5 Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
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WARNING:
Take Anti-Static precautions whenever maintenance is being carried
out on the system components. Failure to take anti-static precautions
can cause permanent system damage. For more details on anti-static
precautions, please refer to Section
8653.1.
5.1 ECW-281B-BTi System Maintenance Overview
NOTE:
When doing maintenance operations on the system, please follow the
instructions in this chapter. Failure to follow these instructions may lead
to personal injury and system damage.
To preserve the working integrity of the ECW-281B-BTi embedded system, the system
must be properly maintained. If embedded system components need replacement, the
proper maintenance procedures must be followed to ensure the system can continue to
operate normally.
5.2 System Troubleshooting
This section provides some simple troubleshooting suggestions.
5.2.1 The System Doesn’t Turn On
If after turning the system on, there is no power (indicated by the power button on the front
panel not turning on) please do the following:
Step 1: Check that the power cable connector is properly connected to the terminal
block or power socket on the system rear panel.
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Step 2: Check that the power cable connector is properly plugged into the power source.
Step 3: Make sure the power button is turned on.
Step 4: Plug the system into a monitor and check to see if anything appears on the
screen. If the boot-up screen appears it means the power LED has become
disconnected. To fix this problem, open the top cover and reconnect the power
LED to the motherboard. Step 0:
If the above steps have been completed and the system still doesn’t turn on, please do the
following.
Step 1: Open the bottom surface (Section
8653.4)
Step 2: Check the terminal block/power socket power cable connector is properly
connected to the power module or motherboard.
Step 3: Check that the power button cable connector is properly connected to the
motherboard.
Step 4: Make sure the cable connecting to the terminal block/power socket are properly
attached and have not become separated.
Step 5: Make sure the cable connecting the power button to the motherboard is still
properly attached to the power button and has not been separated. Step 0:
5.2.2 The System Doesn’t Boot Up
If the system doesn’t boot up please do the following:
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Step 1: Check the power is turned on. See Section
8655.2.1 above.
Step 2: Make sure the SO-DIMM module is properly installed.
Step 3: Reset the system using the reset CMOS jumper. Step 0:
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5.2.3 More Troubleshooting
Nothing appears on the monitor after booting up the system: Make sure the monitor
is properly connected to the system and the monitor is connected to a power supply and
turned on.
WARNING!
If all troubleshooting measures have been taken and the system still
fails to start, contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the
ECW-281B-BTi from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To
contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to
322sales@ieiworld.com.
5.3 Component Replacement Procedure
WARNING!
Users are not advised to attempt to repair or replace any internal or
external components of the ECW-281B-BTi embedded system other
than those listed below. If any other components fail or need
replacement, contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the
ECW-281B-BTi from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To
contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to
322sales@ieiworld.com.
The embedded system components listed below can all be replaced if they fail:
SO-DIMM module
Internal hard disk drive (see Section
8653.6)
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5.3.1 SO-DIMM Replacement
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified SO-DIMM may cause permanently damage
the ECW-281B-BTi. Please make sure the purchased SO-DIMM
complies with the memory specifications of the ECW-281B-BTi.
To replace a SO-DIMM memory module into a SO-DIMM socket, please follow the steps
below.
Step 1: Remove the bottom surface panel. Place the ECW-281B-BTi on an anti-static
pad with the bottom panel facing up and the bottom surface removed (see
ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
Section
8653.4).
Step 2: Locate the SO-DIMM on the motherboard.
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Location
Step 3: Remove the SO-DIMM by releasing the arms on the SO-DIMM socket.
Step 4: Align the new SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in
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such a way that the notch in the middle of the SO-DIMM must be aligned with
the plastic bridge in the socket (
866Figure 5-2).
ECW-281B-BTi Embedded System
Step 5: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the SO-DIMM chip into the socket at an angle
866Figure 5-2).
(
Figure 5-2: SO-DIMM Installation
Step 6: Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket
out and push the rear of the SO-DIMM down (See
866Figure 5-2).
Step 7: Secure the SO-DIMM. Release the arms on the SO-DIMM socket. They clip into
place and secure the SO-DIMM in the socket.Step 0:
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6
6 System Components
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6.1 Embedded System Motherboard
NOTE:
The jumpers and connectors shown in the section below are those jumpers
and connectors that are relevant to the configuration and installation of the
embedded system. For a complete list of jumpers and connectors on the
WAFER-BT-i1 motherboard, please refer to the WAFER-BT-i1 user manual.
The ECW-281B-BTi models have a WAFER-BT-i1 motherboard installed in the system.
The following sections describe the relevant connectors and jumpers on the motherboard.
6.1.1 WAFER-BT-i1 Motherboard Overview
The locations of the WAFER-BT-i1 jumpers and connectors used on the ECW-281B-BTi
are shown in
656Figure 6-1 below.
Figure 6-1: WAFER-BT-i1 Jumper and Connector Locations
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6.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Section 6566.2.1 lists all the peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 6566.1.1.
6.2.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
656Table 6-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the WAFER-BT-i1 that are
used for the ECW-281B-BTi. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in
Section
6566.3.
Connector Type Label
+12V DC-IN power connector 4-pin Molex CN5
Audio connector 10-pin header AUDIO1
Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1
Buzzer connector 2-pin wafer SP1
DDR3L SO-DIMM slot DDR3L SO-DIMM slot DIMM1
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
Front panel connector 6-pin wafer CN4
iRIS-1010 module slot iRIS-1010 module slot IPMI1
PCIe Mini card/mSATA slot PCIe Mini card slot CN1
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Power button connector 2-pin wafer PWR_BTN1
Reset button connector 2-pin wafer RST_BTN1
RS-232 serial port connectors 10-pin header COM2, COM3
RS-422/485 serial port connector 4-pin wafer COM4
SATA 3Gb/s drive connectors 7-pin SATA connector SATA1
SATA power connectors 2-pin wafer SATA_PWR1
USB 2.0 connector 8-pin header USB4
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
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6.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of
the internal, peripheral connectors on the WAFER-BT-i1 that are used for the
ECW-281B-BTi.
6.3.1 +12V DC-IN Power Connector
The connector supports the +12V power supply.
Figure 6-2: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 GND
3 +12V 4 +12V
Table 6-2: +12V DC-IN Power Connector Pinouts
6.3.2 Audio Connector
The audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and
microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
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Figure 6-3: Audio Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 LINE_OUTR 2 LINEIN_R
3 Analog_GND 4 Analog_GND
5 LINE_OUTL 6 LINEIN_L
7 Analog_GND 8 Analog_GND
9 LMIC1-R 10 LMIC1-L
Table 6-3: Audio Connector Pinouts
6.3.3 Battery Connector
The battery connector is connected to the system battery. The battery provides power to
the system clock to retain the time when power is turned off.
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Figure 6-4: Battery Connector Location
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