Moxa V2406A User Manual

V2406A Hardware Manual

First Edition, November 2014

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2

V2406A Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-2

Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-5

2. Hardware Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1

Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Dimensions (unit = mm) ..................................................................................................................... 2-3

LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Reset Button ...................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Real Time Clock (RTC) ......................................................................................................................... 2-4

3. Hardware Connection Description ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Installing theV2406A ........................................................................................................................... 3-2

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 3-4

Connecting the Power .................................................................................................................. 3-5

Grounding the Unit ...................................................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting Data Transmission Cables ................................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 3-6

Installing a CFast Card ................................................................................................................. 3-6

Connecting to a USB Device ................................................................................................................. 3-7

DI/DO ............................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Connecting to a DVI-I Monitor .............................................................................................................. 3-9

Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone .............................................................................................. 3-9

Upgrading the Memory Module ........................................................................................................... 3-10

Installing a SATA Hard Disk ............................................................................................................... 3-12

RTC Battery Replacement .................................................................................................................. 3-14

4. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1

Entering the BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 4-2

Main Information ................................................................................................................................ 4-3

Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-3

Boot Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 4-4

HDC Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 4-4

Video Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 4-5

Chipset Configuration .................................................................................................................. 4-8

Hardware Monitor ........................................................................................................................ 4-9

SMART RECOVERY Info .............................................................................................................. 4-10

Security Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-10

Set Supervisor Password ............................................................................................................ 4-11

Power Settings ................................................................................................................................. 4-11

Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 4-12

Wake on LAN ............................................................................................................................ 4-13

Boot Settings ................................................................................................................................... 4-13

Boot Type................................................................................................................................. 4-13

PXE Boot to LAN ........................................................................................................................ 4-13

Add Boot Options ...................................................................................................................... 4-13

USB Boot ................................................................................................................................. 4-14

EFI Device First ......................................................................................................................... 4-14

Boot Delay Time ........................................................................................................................ 4-14

Legacy ..................................................................................................................................... 4-14

Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-15

Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 4-16

Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 4-16

Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 4-16

Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-16

Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-16

Save Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-16

Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 4-16

Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 4-17

A. Regulatory Approval Statement ........................................................................................................ A-1

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1. Introduction

The V2406A series embedded computers are based on the Intel 3rd-generatio n processor and feature four
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, audio in/out, three USB 2.0 hosts, two CFast sockets,
and one SATA storage socket. In addition, the V2406A compute rs have dual DVI-I outputs, and are compliant
with a portion of EN 50155 covering operating temperature, power input voltage, power surge, ESD, and
vibration, making them particularly well-suited for railway applications.

The dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with M12 X-coded connectors offer a reliable solution for network redundancy,
promising continuous operation for data communication and management. As an added convenience, the
V2406A computers have six DIs and two DOs for connecting digital input/output devices, and the CFast feature
provides the reliability needed for industrial applications that require data buffering and storage expansion.

Pre-installed with Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Debian 7 (available for custom orders only), the V2406A
computers provide programmers with a friendly environment for developing sophisticated, error-free
application software at a low cost. Wide temperature models of the V2406A that operate reliably in a -40 to
70°C operating temperature range are also available, offering an optimal solution for applications subjecte d to
harsh environments.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Package Checklist

Product Features

V2406A Hardware Specifications

Hardware Block Diagram

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Computer

CPU:

• Intel Celeron 1047UE processor (2M cache, 1.40 GHz) for the V2406A

• Intel Core i7

OS:

System Chipset:

System Memory:

• OS models: 2 GB SDRAM card pre

• Barebones mod els: SDRAM card must be purc

USB:

Storage

CFast Support:

*32
*64
*Linux requires at least an 8 GB CFast card (must be ordered separately)

HDD/SSD Support:

Other Peripherals

Audio:

Display

Graphics Contro

Connector Type:

Package Checklist

Each model is shipped with the following items :

• V2406A series embedded computer

• Wall mounting kit

• Documentation and software CD or DVD

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

Product Features

V2406A embedded computers include the following features:

• Intel Celeron/Core i7 processor for high performance

• Up to 8 GB DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM RAM

• Dual independent displays

• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports with M12 X-coded connectors

• 1 SATA connector and 2 CFast sockets for storage expansion

• M12 A-coded power connector

• EN 50121-4 compliancy

• Essential compliance with EN 50155*

• Ready-to-run Embedded Linux, or Windows Embedded Standard 7 platform

• -40 to 70°C wide temperature models available

• Supports SNMP-based system configuration, control, and monitoring

*Moxa defines “essential compliance” to include those EN 50155 r equirements that make products more
suitable for rolling stock railway applications.

V2406A Hardware Specifications

-3517UE processor (6M cache, 1.7 GHz) for the V2406A-C7 series

Windows Embedded Standard 7 or Linux (must be custom ordered)

Mobile Intel® HM65 Express

1 DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM SDRAM slot, 8 GB max.

-installed
hased separately

3 bootable USB 2.0 ports (2 type A, 1 M12 D-coded)

1 internal slot for OS*, 1 expansion slot for storage expansion

-bit W7E requires at least an 8 GB CFast card

-bit W7E requires at least a 16 GB CFast card (optional)

1 internal SATA-II bus for 2.5” HDD/SSD storage

-C2 series

Line-in, line-out interface (M1 2 A-coded)

ller: Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (integrated)

2 DVI-I connectors

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Display Interface:

DVI up to 1920x1200 resolution @ 60 Hz
VGA up to 1920x1200 resolution @ 60 Hz
VGA up to 2048x1536 resolution @ 75 Hz

Ethernet Interface

LAN:

Isolation Protection:

Serial Interface

Serial Standards:

4 RS

ESD Protection:

Isolation Protection:

Serial Signals

RS

RS

RS

RS

Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

Flow Control:

Baudrate:

Digital Input

Input Channels:

Input Volta

Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts:

• Logic level 0: Close to GND

• Logic level 1: Open

Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts:

• Logic level 0: +3 V max.

• Logic level 1: +10 V to +30 V (Source to DI)

Isolation:

Digital Output

Output Channels:

Output Current:

On

Connector Type:

Isolation:

LEDs

System:

LAN:

Serial:

Switches and Buttons

Power Switch:

Reset Button:

Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Weight:

Dimensions:

Without ears: 250 x 57 x 154 mm (9.84 x 2.23 x 6.06 in)
With ears: 275 x 63 x 154 mm (10.83 x 2.47 x 6.06 in)

Mounting:

2 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (M12 X-coded)

1.5 kV

-232/422/485 ports, software selectable (DB9 male)
4 kV for all signals

1.5 kV

-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND

-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

-485-4w: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND

5, 6, 7, 8
1, 1.5, 2

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, ADDC® (automatic data direc tion control) for RS-485

50 bps to 921.6 kbps (non-standard baudrates supported; see user’s manual for details)

6, source type

ge: 0 to 30 VDC at 25 Hz

3 kV optical isolation

2, sink type

Max. 200 mA per channel

-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 VDC
10-pin screw-fastened Euroblock ter min al (6 inpu ts , 2 outpu ts, DI So urce , G ND)

3 kV optical isolation

Power, Storage

2 per port (10/100/1000 Mbps)

2 per port (Tx and Rx)

on/off (front panel)

For warm reboot (front panel)

Aluminum

2 kg

DIN rail, wall, VES A

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Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature*:

Standar
Wide temp. models:

Storage Temperature*:

*without HDD installed

Ambient Relative Humid it y:

Anti

Anti

Conformal Coating:

Power Requirements

Input Voltage:

Note: Compliant with EN 50155 at 24 VDC

Power Consumption:

• 3.24 A @ 12 VDC, 38.88 W

• 0.74 A @ 48 VDC, 35.52 W

Standards and Certifications

Safety:

EMC:

Rail Traffic:

*Complies with a

Green Product:

Reliability

Automatic Reboot Trigger:

Warranty

Warr

Details:

Note: These hardware specifications describe the embedded compu ter unit itself, but not its official
accessories. In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such
adapters and cables.

d models: -25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

-vibration: EN 50155 standard

-shock: EN 50155 standard

Available on request

12 to 48 VDC (M12 A-coded)

UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, EN 60950-1

EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2 Class D, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

EN 50155*, EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, IEC 61373

portion of EN 50155 specifications. Please contact Moxa or a Moxa distributor for details.

RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Software-programmable watchdog timer configurable from 1 to 255 seconds

anty Period: 3 years

See www.moxa.com/warranty

as power

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Hardware Block Diagram

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2. Hardware Introduction

The V2406A series embedded computers are comp act, well-designed, and rugged enough for industrial
applications. LED indicators help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports
allow you to connect different devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets
you devote your attention to developing your applications.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Appearance
Dimensions (unit = mm)
LED Indicators
Reset Button
Real Time Clock (RTC)

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Appearance

Front View

Rear View

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Dimensions (unit = mm)

LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Power Green Power is on and functioning normally.

Off Power is off or power error exists.

Storage Yellow CFast card/HDD/SSD is tr ansmitting data.

Off CFast card/HDD/SSD is not transmitting data.

LAN (1 or 2) Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode.

Yellow 1000 Mbps Ethernet mode.
Off 10 Mbps or no activity.

TX (P1-P4) Green Serial port (P1-P4) is transmitting data.

Off Serial port (P1-P4) is not transmitting data.

RX (P1-P4) Yellow Serial port (P1-P4) is receiving data.

Off Serial port (P1-P4) is not receiving data.

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ATTENTION

There is a risk of explosion if the batte

Reset Button

Press the Reset Button on the rear panel of the V2406A to reboot the system automatically. The Ready LED
will blink on and off for the first 5 seconds, and then maintain a steady glow once the system has reboo ted .

The V2406A does not support a “Reset to Default” function.

Real Time Clock (RTC)

The V2406A’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. You can easily replace the battery yourself using
an optional battery kit*. However, please note that t here is a ri sk of e xplosi on i f the batte ry is replaced by an
incorrect type of battery. Refer to the V2406A Hardware User's Manual or contact a qualified Moxa support
engineer if you have any questions about the RTC battery.

*Moxa offers an “RTC battery kit” that you can use to easily replace the battery. For details, check the optional
accessories section of the V2406A datasheet.

ry is replaced by a battery of the incorrect type.

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3. Hardware Connection Description

In this chapter, we show how to conn ect the embedded computers to the network and to various devices.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing theV2406A
Wiring Requirements

 Connecting the Power
 Grounding the Unit

Connecting Data Transmission Cables

 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device
 Installing a CFast Card

Connecting to a USB Device
DI/DO
Connecting to a DVI-I Monitor
Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone
Upgrading the Memory Module
Installing a SATA Hard Disk
RTC Battery Replacement

V2406A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description

Installing theV2406A

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The V2406A comes with two metal brackets for attaching the device on a wall or to the inside of a cabi net.
Complete the following steps to attach the mounting brackets to the V2406A.

Step 1: Use two screws for each bracket to attach the brackets to the rear of the V2406A.

Step 2: Use two screws per side to mount the V2406A on a wall or in a cabinet.

Din-Rail Mounting

The V2406A can be installed on a DIN-rail with the optional DIN-rail kit. This DIN-rail kit must be purchased
separately. The DIN-rail kit includes two DIN-rail brackets and eight screws.

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NOTE

Use all eight screws to ensure that the V2406A is safely and securely insta lled on the DIN rail.

WARNING

Two people are required to remove
When the DIN

To attach the DIN-rail kit, complete the following steps:

1. Turn the V2406A over so the bottom is facing up.

2. Locate the screw holes on the botto m of the V2406A.

3. Place the brackets on the bottom of the V2406A and align the screw holes on the brackets with the screw
holes on the V2406A.

4. Insert and tighten the screws into the screw holes.

5. When the br ackets are firmly attached with t h e screws, you can install the V2406A onto a DIN-rail.

To remove the V2406A from the DIN rail, first use a screwdriver to pull down the DIN-rail connector to unlock
it. The following figure shows a locked DIN-rail connector and an unlocked DIN-rail connector.

-rail connectors are unlocked, the V2406A is detached from the DIN rail automatically.

the V2406A from a DIN rail.

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To re-install the V2406A on the DIN rail, use a screwdriver to press the buckle so that it can be released. At this
point, it can be re-installed on the DIN rail.

Wiring Requirements

In this section, we describe how to connect serial devices to the V2406A embedded computer.
Be sure to read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any

electronic device:

• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring together with power wiring in the same wire conduit. To
avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.

• Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to det ermine which wires should be kept separate. The
rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.

• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.

• It is advisable to label the wiring to all devices in the system.

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ATTENTION

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your

Wiring Caution!

Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating

If the current goes above the maximum ratings,

the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.

Temperature Caution!

Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components generate heat, and
consequently the outer casing may f eel hot to the touch.

ATTENTION

This product is intended to be mounted o

SG: The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is the
central pin of the power input connector. Connect the SG wire to an appropriate
grounded metal surface.

NOTE

Th

create
your o
cable.

the maximum current allowable for each wire size.

Connecting the Power

Connect the 12 to 48 VDC power line with M12 A-coded connector to the V2406A computer. If the power is
supplied properly, the “Ready” LED will glow a solid green after a 25- to 30-second delay.

Grounding the Unit

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electrom a gnetic interference (EMI). Run the
ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power. Note that
these products are intended to be mounted on a well-grounded mounting surface, such as a metal panel.

V2406A.

n a well-grounded mounting surface, such as a metal panel.

Connecting Data Transmission Cables

In this section, we describe how to connect the V2406A embedded computer to a network and serial devices.

Connecting to the Network

Connect your network cable to the embedded computer’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be
connected to your Ethernet network . When the cable is properly conne cted, the LEDs on the embedded
computer’s Ethernet port turns on to indicate a valid connection.

Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports using M12 X-coded connectors are located on the rear panel of the
embedded computer. See the following figure for the location of the Ethernet ports and the pin assignments.

e pin assignments for the V2406A computer’s Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. If you

wn Ethernet cable, make sure that you match the pin assignments on the connector of the Ethernet

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Use a serial cable to

your serial device
to the embedded computer’s serial port. Serial
ports P1 to P4 have male DB9 connectors and
can be configured for RS
RS

(refer to the software
manual for your operating system version)
The pin assignments are shown in th e
following table:

DB9 Male

RS

NOTE

Make sure
insert the card all the way into the slot.

Connecting to a Serial Device

connect

-232, RS-422, or

-485 communication
.

Port

-232/422/485 Pinouts

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 (4-wire) RS-485 (2-wire)

1 DCD TxDA(-) TxDA(-) –
2 RxD TxDB(+) TxDB(+) –
3 TxD RxDB(+) RxDB(+) DataB(+)
4 DTR RxDA(-) RxDA(-) DataA(-)
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR – – –
7 RTS – – –
8 CTS – – –

Installing a CFast Card

The V2406A embedded computers come with a CFast socket. To insert a CFast card, follow these instructions:

1. Disco nne ct th e V2406A from its power source.

2. The CFast slot is located on the left side of the front panel. Loosen the screws on the CFast socket cover.

3. Press the CFast card to eject it.
When you want to insert it back into the CFast slot, slide it into the slot and then push it in with your finger
until it latches firmly.

that you properly orient the the CFast card when installing it; otherwise, you may not be able to

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ATTENTION

Make sure that you

card

must be facing

ATTENTION

The V2406A embedded computer does not support the CFas

You

must disconnect the

4. After the CFast card is installed correctly, fasten the screws on the CFast card socket cover to install it.

orient the CFast card properly before pushing it into the slot. The bottom of the CFast

up for the card to work properly, and for the CFast socket cover to be installed properly.

power source first, before inserting or removing the CFast card.

Connecting to a USB Device

The V2406A comes with one USB 2.0 host with M12 D-coded connector on the front panel and two USB 2.0
hosts with type A connectors on the rear panel. These ports can be used for connecting to an external flash disk
or hard drive for storing data. You can also use these USB ports to connect to a keyboard or a mouse.

The following figures show the locations of the USB ports and the M12 D-coded connector pin assignment.

t hot swap and PnP (Plug and Play) functions.

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DI Wiring: Dry Contact

DI/DO

The V2406A comes with a 6-ch digital input and a 2-ch digital outpu t t ha t conn e ct through a terminal block
connector. The pin assignments and wiring methods are shown below.

DI Wiring: Wet Contact DO Wiring: Dry Contact

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Connecting to a DVI-I Monitor

The V2406A computers come with a DVI-I connector that you can connect to a DVI monitor. Use the cable to
connect one end to the DVI-I connector on the V2406A and the other end to the monitor.

The following table lists the DVI-I connector pin assignmen ts.

DVI-I Connector

Pin No. Signal Definition Pin No. Signal Definition

1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 16 Hot Plug Detect
2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 17 T.M.D.S. Data0­3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 18 T.M.D.S. Data0+
4 T.M.D.S. Data4- 19 T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield
5 T.M.D.S. Data4- 20 T.M.D.S. Data5­6 DDC Clock 21 T.M.D.S. Data5+
7 DDC Data 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
8 Analog Vertical Sync 23 T.M.D.S. Clock+
9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 24 T.M.D.S. Clock­10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ C1 Analog Red
11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield C2 Analog Green
12 T.M.D.S. Data3- C3 Analog Blue
13 T.M.D.S. Data3+ C4 Analog Horizontal Sync
14 +5V Power C5 Analog Ground

(analog R, G, B return)

15 Ground (return for +5V,

HSync, and VSync)

Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone

The V2406A comes with an M12 A-coded audio connector for connecting a microphone and speaker or
headphones. See the following figure for details.

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Upgrading the Memory Module

The V2406A embedded computer supports one DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM S DRAM module with up to 8 GB of
memory. To upgrade the DDR3 SDRAM memory module, follow these instructions:

1. Disco nne ct th e V2406A from the power source.

2. We suggest placing the V2406A upside down and then removing all the screws on the front and rear panels.
Remember to remove all screws that are circled in red below. In total, 13 screws and 4 spacers need to be
unscrewed and removed.

3. Take off the front panel, and then slide out the bottom cover.

4. Carefully remove the old module by pushing the latches on both sides of the old module, and then replace
with the new module. Be sure to orient the new module cor r ectly.

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5. Push d own the module and make sure the latches are firmly in place.

6. When finished, replace the bottom cover and the front and rear panels of the V2406A embedded computer.

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NOTE

You must purchase an HDD bracket pa ck

Installing a SATA Hard Disk

The V2406A embedded computer has one SATA connector for installing one SATA hard disk.

To install a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk, follow these instructions:

1. Disco nne ct th e V2406A from its power source.

2. Remove all the screws and pull up the back cover of the computer. Refer to “Upgrading the Module Memory”
section for details.

3. Unpack the HDD bracket package.
The HDD package incl u des the following items:

• One HDD bracket

• Four HDD screws

• Four soft washers for damping

• Four bronze screws

• One SATA power cable

• One SATA cable

age to install a SATA hard disk in the V2406A embedded computer.

4. Place the four soft yellow washers on the bracket as shown below.

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5. Place the hard disk drive in the bracket as shown below, and then tighten the screws.

6. The hard disk socket is located on the mainboard of the computer. Remove the four screws indicated below
from the board, and replace them with the four bronze screws.

7. Place the HDD bracket onto the mainboard of the computer, and then fasten the bracket with the screws
you removed from the board in step 6 above.

8. Connect the SATA power cable and the SATA cable to the connectors.

9. Repla ce the back cover of the V2406A computer to complete the installation.

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WARNING

T

ttery is replaced by an incorrect type of battery. Consult with a qualified

Moxa support engineer if you have any questions or are unclear about any these instructions.

RTC Battery Replacement

The V2406A embedded computer has an e asy RTC battery replacement design.

here is a risk of explosion if the ba

Complete the following steps to replace the battery:

1. You w ill need to use the “RTC Battery Kit,” which is listed as an optional accessory in the V2406A
datasheet’s list of optional accessories.

1. Make sure that the V2406A is turned off and is disconnected from its power source.

2. The RTC battery socket is located to the left of the “ON/OFF” power button, below the “DVI-I 2” connector.
Loosen two screws used to attach the RTC battery socket cover to the V2406A.

3. Lift up and pull out the RTC battery holder.

4. Disconnect the power cable between the battery and the V2406, and then connect the new RTC Battery Kit
to the V2406A.

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5. Slide the battery holder back into the RTC battery socket and then fasten the socket cover to the V2406A
using the screws you removed in Step 3 above.

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4. BIOS Setup

In this chapter, we describe the BIOS settin gs for the V2406A embedded computer. The BIOS is a set of
input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the
operating system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system
configurations of these basic input/output peripherals. All of the configurations are stored in the CMOS RAM,
which has a backup battery power in case the computer is not connected to a power source. Consequently, the
data stored in the CMOS RAM is retained when the system is rebooted or the power is disconnected.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Entering the BIOS Setup
Main Information
Advanced Settings

 Boot Configuration
 HDC Configuration
 Video Configuration
 Chipset Configuration
 Hardware Monitor
 SMART RECOVERY Info

Security Settings

 Set Supervisor Password

Power Settings

 Auto Wake on S5
 Wake on LAN

Boot Settings

 Boot Type
 PXE Boot to LAN
 Add Boot Options
 USB Boot
 EFI Device First
 Boot Delay Time
 Legacy

Exit Settings

 Exit Saving Changes
 Save Change Without Exit
 Exit Discarding Changes
 Load Optimal Defaults
 Load Custom Defaults
 Save Custom Defaults
 Discard Changes

Upgrading the BIOS

V2406A Hardware Manual BIOS Setup

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Entering the BIOS Setup

To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the F2 key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen
appears with the following options:

• Continue: Continue to boot up

• Boot Manager: Select the device to boot up

• Boot Fr om File: Select the UEFI boot up file

• SCU: Enter the BIOS configuration.

Click SCU to enter the BIOS configu ra tion.

When you click SCU, a basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these
descriptions to learn how to use them.

F1: Help
F5/F6: Change Values
F9: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit

: Select Item

: Select Menu
ESC: Exit
ENTER: Select or go to Submenu.

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NOTE

The “

Main Information

The main page shows basic system informa tion, such as the model name, BIOS version, and CPU type.

Processor Type” varies depending on the product model.

Advanced Settings

The Advanced screen appears when you select “Advanced” from the ma in menu.

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Boot Configuration

This screen allows you to configure the initial status of the Numlock key when the computer boo ts up.
Options: On (default), Off

HDC Configuration

The host drive controller can be configured in IDE or AHCI (default) mode.
When you select the AHCI mode, the following screen appears.

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Serial ATA Port 0 to 5

This setting allows you to display information about the installed drives.

AHCI SALP

Note that the “AHCI SALP” setting only appears when you select the AHCI mode. This setting allows you to
enable aggressive link power management (SALP) in AHCI. SALP enables the host bus adapter to conserve
power by directly detecting when a SATA drive is no longer processing information and then immediately
transition the drive into suspended or sleep mod e without waiting for software pro cesses to initiate a
power-down process.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

SATA Port 0 to 5—HotPlug

This setting allows you to enable or disable the hotplug feature (the ability to remove the drive while the
computer is running) for the installed storage drives.

Options: Disabled (default for Ports 0, 1, 2, an d 5), Enabled (default for Ports 3 and 4)

Video Configuration

This setting allows you to configure the Internal Graphics Device (IGD) settings, such as memory allocation
(DVMT).

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Internal Graphics Device

This screen allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device.

IGD—DVMT Pre-Allocated

This setting allows you to configure the pre-allocated memory capacity of the IGD. Pre-allocated graphics
memory is invisible to the operating system.

Options: 64 MB (default) , 32 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
DVMT is a BIOS solution where the optimum amount of memory is dynamically allocated and de-allocated as

needed for balanced graphics and system performance, through Intel® Direct AGP and a highly efficient
memory utilization scheme. DVMT ensures the most efficient use of available system memory reso urces for
maximum 2D/3D graphics performance.

IGD—DVMT Size

This setting allows you to configure the maximum amount of memory DVMT uses when allocatin g additional
memory for the IGD.

Options: 256 MB (default), 128 MB, Max

IGD—Boot Type

This setting allows you to select the video device activated during POST.
Options: VBIOS Default (default), Analog, Digital

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Chipset Configuration

This screen allows you to configure the chipset settings.

Power ON after Power Fail

This setting allows you to configure whether or not the computer automatically powers up after a system crash.
When set to ON, the computer will automatically power up after a system crash; whe n set to OFF, it won’t
automatically power up after a system crash.

Options: ON (default), OF F, Last State

Power Button

This setting allows you to enable or disable the power button. If the power button is enabled, you can press the
power button to power on or power off the computer. If the power button is disabled, you need to press the
power button for more than four seconds to power off the computer.

Options: Enabled (default) , Disabled

DO-0 Level

This setting allows you set the DO-0 as high or low.
Options: High (default), Low

DO-1 Level

This setting allows you set the DO-1 as high or low.
Options: High (default), Low.

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Hardware Monitor

This screen allows you to view voltage levels, system temperature, and CPU temperature.

Note that the voltage values vary depending on the model. The temperature readings shown on the screen are
within ±5% of the actual readings. However, the temperature readings are only valid when the ambient
temperature is above 0°C.

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SMART RECOVERY Info

This screen allows you to view Smart Recovery information.

Load SMART RECOVERY Default

This setting allows you to load the Smart Recovery default value. Refer to the Smart Recovery Website at

http://www.moxa.com/product/Smart-Recovery.htm

Options: Yes (default), No

Security Settings

This screen allows you to configure a supervisor password.

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Set Supervisor Password

This setting allows you set the supervisor password.
Type the new password, and then retype the password again to confirm.
To delete the password, enter the existing password in the Set Supervisor Password field and leave the new

password fields blank; then, press [Enter].

Power Settings

The screen allows you to configure power settings.

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Auto Wake on S5

This setting allows you to configure the computer to wake from the S5 (Soft Off) state where the power supply
remains engaged but is not supply ing power to all other parts of the system.

You can set the auto-wake on S5 schedules for the system to perform a soft-reboot at specific times.
Options: Disabled (default); By Every Day (user specifies at what time each day the c omputer will power up);

By Day of Month (user specifies which day of each month the computer will power up)

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Wake on LAN

This setting allows you to wake the system over the LAN from a remote host.
Options: Enabled (defau lt), Disabled.

Boot Settings

The screen allows you to configure boot settings.

Boot Type

This setting allows you to enable or disable the quick boot function.
Options: Dual Boot Type (default), Legacy Boot Type, UEFI Boot Type

PXE Boot to LAN

This setting allows you to enable or disable the PXE boot to LAN function.
Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Add Boot Options

This setting allows you to add boot order options for new boot devices and removable devices, such as a USB
drive.

Options: Last (default), First

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USB Boot

This setting allows you to enable or disable the USB boot function.
Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

EFI Device First

This setting allows you to determine the booting priority of the EFI device. If this setting is enabled, the EFI
device will boot first; if disabled, the legacy device w ill boot first.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

Boot Delay Time

This setting allows you to configure the delay time to enter a hot key during POST.
Options: 0 Second (default), 3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds

Legacy

Normal Boot Menu

This setting allows you to configure the boot menu.
Options: Normal (default), Advance

Boot Type Order

This setting allows you to configure the boot order. To change the boot order, press the “-” or “F5” key to an
item move down the list, and the “+” or “F6” key to move up.

Options: Hard Disk Drive (default), CD/DVD-ROM Drive, USB, Others

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Hard Disk Drive/USB Drive

This setting allows you to view the installed devices, such as hard disk drives, USB drives, and CD-ROMs. For
example, if you have inserted a USB drive into the computer, the USB drive entry is listed here.

You can view and select the boot order for the same type of storage devices. For example, if you have two hard
drives connected to the V2406A, you can specify which of the two drives boots first, and which boots second.

Exit Settings

The screen shows the various options to exit from the BIOS setup utili ty.

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Exit Saving Changes

This option allows you to exit the BIOS setup utility and save the values you have just configured.
Options: Yes (default), No

Save Change Without Exit

This option allows you to save changes without exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Options: Yes (default), No

Exit Discarding Changes

This option allows you to exit without saving that changes th at mig h t hav e been made to the BIO S.
Options: Yes (default), No

Load Optimal Defaults

This option allows you to revert to the factory default BIOS values.
Options: Yes (default), No

Load Custom Defaults

This option allows you to load the custom default BIOS settings.
Options: Yes (default), No

Save Custom Defaults

This option allows you to save the current BIOS settings a s a “custom default” that you can load at any time
using the “Load Custom Defaults” option.

Options: Yes (default), No

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard all settings you have just configured.
Options: Yes (default), No

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WARNING

An improper BIOS upgrade process may permanently damage the computer. We strongly recommend that you
contact Moxa technical suppo

advice

before attempting to upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device

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Upgrading the BIOS

This section describes how to up g rade the BIOS.

rt for assistance to obtain all the necessary tools and the most up-to-date

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Step 1: Create a Bootable USB Disk

Before upgrading the BIOS, every user should first create a bootable USB drive as a sy stem rescue device.
A useful software suite for creating USB RAM drives can be found by searching for Rufu s, which can then be

downloaded and used to create a bootable RAM drive.
Complete the following steps to create a bootable USB disk using Rufus:

Start Rufus and then in the “Device” drop-down list

select the USB device that you want to use as a
bootable disk.

Select MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI

computers from the “Partition scheme and target

system type” drop-down list so it can boot from a
legacy BIOS or UEFI.

Select FAT32 (Default) from the “File system”

drop-down list.

Select 4096 bytes (Default) from the “Cluster siz e

drop-down list.

Enter a drive name in the “New volume label” input

box.

Select the Quick format, Create a bootable disk

using FreeDOS, and Create extended label and
icon files options.

Click Start to format and create the bootable USB

drive.

use a USB drive larger than 4 GB, yo u will need to convert the file system type to FAT32.

Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade File

You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. Contact Moxa technical support for
assistance.

1. Get the BIOS u pgr ade installa tion file.
The file name should be in the format: 24AxxSxx.exe (where “xx” refers to the version numbers).

2. Copy the file to the bootable USB drive.

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C:\cd V2400A

C:\V2400A>24A10S05.exe

Step 3: Run the Upgrade Program on the V2406A Computer

1. Reboot the computer, and press F2 during the booting process to display the Boo t Manager.

2. Select USB Disk as the first boot source and press [Enter] to continue.

3. When t he com puter finishes booting up, a command window appears. Go to the directory where the
upgrade file is located. For exampl e, if the upgrade file is stored in the V2400A folder, type cd V2400A.

4. Run the upgrade program by typing 24A10S05.exe.
Note that the filename for the upgrade program may vary depending on the version.

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Do NOT

C:\>V2400A\24A10S05.exe
Reading file…
Flash package mode.
Option: -BIOS –C –Desc –ME

MODEL NAME
BIOS Version

V2400A
V1.00S05

5. The upgrade program will run automatically. W a it until the procedure is complete.

remove the power supply during a BIOS upgrade.

Please do not remove the AC power!

Insyde Flash Utility for InsydeH20

Version 1.5t

Initializing

Current BIOS Model name: V2400A
New BIOS Model name: V2400A

Current BIOS version: V1.00S05
New BIOS version: V1.00S05

Updating Block at FFFFF000
Flash Complete!

6. When the upgrade is finished, the computer automatically reboots. You may check the BIOS version on the
Main page of the BIOS setup utility.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cau se undesired
operation.

European Community

A. Regulatory Approval Statement

Class A： FCC Warning! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipme nt is operated in a commercial environmen t. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct t he
interference at his or her own expense.

Warning:

This is a class A product. If used in a domestic environment, this product may cause undesirable radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to ta ke adequate measures to prevent the interference
from affecting nearby devices.