Moxa Technologies MC-1100, MC-1121, MC-1111, MC-1122, MC-1112 Hardware User Manual

MC-1100 Series

Hardware User’s Manual

Edition 3.0, November 2017

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

MC-1100 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-2

Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

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

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

MC-1111 .................................................................................................................................... 2-2

MC-1121 .................................................................................................................................... 2-3

MC-1112 .................................................................................................................................... 2-4

MC-1122 .................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Dimensions in mm (inch) ..................................................................................................................... 2-6

MC-1111 .................................................................................................................................... 2-6

MC-1121 .................................................................................................................................... 2-7

MC-1112 .................................................................................................................................... 2-8

MC-1122 .................................................................................................................................... 2-9

LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................. 2-10

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

Installing a Wireless Module ................................................................................................................. 3-2

Installing the MC-1100 ........................................................................................................................ 3-4

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 3-6

Connecting the Power .................................................................................................................. 3-7

Grounding the Unit ...................................................................................................................... 3-7

Connecting to a Network .............................................................................................................. 3-9

Connecting to a Serial Device ..................................................................................................... 3-10

Installing an SDHC/SDXC Card (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Only) ........................................................ 3-12

Connecting to a USB Device ............................................................................................................... 3-13

DI/DO ............................................................................................................................................. 3-14

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

PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................................................ 4-4

USB Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 4-5

SD Configuration (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Only) .............................................................................. 4-6

Miscellaneous Configuration .......................................................................................................... 4-7

SATA Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 4-8

Console Redirection ..................................................................................................................... 4-9

Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 4-10

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

Security Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-11

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

Power Settings ................................................................................................................................. 4-12

Wake on LAN ............................................................................................................................ 4-12

Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 4-13

Power State 2 for VCC & VNN ..................................................................................................... 4-14

Boot Settings ................................................................................................................................... 4-14

Boot Type................................................................................................................................. 4-14

PXE Boot to LAN ........................................................................................................................ 4-14

PXE Boot capability .................................................................................................................... 4-14

Add Boot Options ...................................................................................................................... 4-15

USB Boot ................................................................................................................................. 4-15

Boot Delay Time ........................................................................................................................ 4-15

Automatic Failover ..................................................................................................................... 4-15

Boot Order Priority .................................................................................................................... 4-15

Legacy ..................................................................................................................................... 4-15

EFI ................................................................................................................................................. 4-16

Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-16

Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 4-17

Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 4-17

Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 4-17

Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-17

Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-17

Save Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-17

Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 4-17

Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 4-18

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

B. Configuring the Serial Interface ........................................................................................................ B-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... B-2

Configuring the Serial Interface Mode .................................................................................................... B-2

C. Examples........................................................................................................................................... C-1

Serial Interface .................................................................................................................................. C-2

Digital Input/Output ............................................................................................................................ C-3

Watchdog .......................................................................................................................................... C-5

Power Control .................................................................................................................................... C-5

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1. Introduction

Moxa’s MC-1100 Series DIN-rail mountable, fanless, x86 embedded computers are based on the Intel® Atom™

E3800 Series processor, feature the most reliable I/O design to maximize connectivity, and support wireless

modules (Wi-Fi/3G/LTE), making them suitable for a diverse range of communication applications.

With a wide operating temperature range (-40 to 70°C) and compliance with safety, EMI, and EMS standards,

the MC-1100 Series of computers are ideal for intelligent computing and communication solutions operating in

critical environments, including marine communication, oil & gas field site monitoring, and transportation.

The MC-1100 Series supports “Moxa Hardware Monitoring” for device I/O status monitoring and alerts, system

temperature monitoring and alerts, and system power management. The ability to closely monitor a system

status makes it easier to recover from errors and provides the most reliable platform for your applications.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Package Checklist

Product Features

MC-1100 Hardware Specifications

Hardware Block Diagram

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Computer

CPU:

• MC

• MC

Operating System:

System Memory:

USB:

Storage:

• CFast: 1 CFast socket for OS stora

• SD: 1 SD 3.0 (SDHC/SDXC) socket for storage expansion;

SD supports 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB (on

Other Peripherals

USB:

TPM:

Expansion Slot:

USIM Slots:

Display

Graphics Controller:

Display Interface:

• VGA interface x 1: 15

• Display port interface x 1: Display port connector, with resolution up to 2560 x 1600 pixels at 60 Hz (only for

the MC

Ethernet Interface

LAN:

Magnetic Isolation Protection:

Package Checklist

• MC-1100 embedded computer

• Terminal block to power jack converter

• DIN-rail mounting kit

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

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

Product Features

MC-1100 embedded computers support the following features:

• Intel Atom Quad-core E3845 processor

• -40 to 70°C system operating temperature

• One mini-PCIe socket for wireless modules: Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, GPS, and Bluetooth

• Variety of interfaces: Up to 2 serial ports, 4 Ethernet LAN ports, 4 DIs, 4 DOs, SD slot, 2 USB ports, VGA port,

display port, wireless

• Certified for mission-critical environments: IEC-60945, DNV, UL C1D2, ATEX/ IECEx

• Windows 7 Embedded and Debian 8 platform support

• Moxa Proactive Monitoring utility for system hardware health monitoring

• Moxa Smart Recovery utility to recover system from boot failure (W7E only)

MC-1100 Hardware Specifications

-1100-E4 Series: Intel® Atom™ processor E3845 (quad-core, 1M cache, 1.91 GHz)

-1100-E2 Series: Intel® Atom™ processor E3826 (dual-core, 1M cache, 1.46 GHz)

Supports Windows 7 Embedded 64 bits and Linux Debian 8*

1 DDR3L SO-DIMM slot, 2 GB pre-installed; support 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB.

USB 2.0 hosts x 2, Type A connectors

ge; CFast supports 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB

ly for the MC-1111 and MC-1121 Series)

2 bootable USB 2.0 ports (type A)

TPM1.2 (only for the MC-1112 and MC-1122 Series)

1 MiniPCIe socket; USB signal for wireless Wi-Fi/3G/LTE modules

1

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

-pin D-Sub connector (female), with resolution up to 1920 x 1200 pixels at 75 Hz

-1111 and MC-1121 Series)

2 or 4 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (RJ45)

1.5 kV built in

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Serial Interface

Serial Standards:

Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits:

Stop

Parity:

Flow Control:

Baudrate:

Serial Signals

RS

RS

RS

RS

Digital Input

Input Channels:

Input Voltage:

Logic level 0: Close to GND

Logic level 1: Open

Digital Output

Output Channels:

Output Voltage:

Logic level 0: 0 to 0.55 V

Logic level 1: 5 VDC (4.7 to 5 V)

Output Clamping Current:

LEDs

System:

Storage:

LAN:

Serial:

Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Weight:

• MC

• MC

Dimensions:

• MC

• MC

Moun

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

(DNV:

Storage Temperature:

Ambient Relative Humidity:

Anti

• 0.7 g @ DNV G

• 1 g @ DNV GL, random wave, 3

Anti

Power Requirements

Input Voltage:

(DNV: 24 VDC)

Power Consumption:

2 or 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9 male)

5, 6, 7, 8

Bits: 1, 1.5, 2

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

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

50 bps to 115.2 kbps

-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

DI x 4 (non-isolation)

DO x 4 (Non-Isolation)

24 mA

Power

CFast, SD

2 LEDs per port (100/1000 Mbps)

2 LEDs per port (Tx and Rx)

Aluminum, sheet metal

-1111/1112: 1.45 kg (3.20 lb)

-1121/1122: 1.75 g (3.86 lb)

-1111/1112: 132 x 122 x 68 mm (5.20 x 4.81 x 2.68 in)

-1121/1122: 132 x 122 x 87 mm (5.20 x 4.81 x 3.43 in)

ting: DIN rail, wall (DNV)

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

-25 to 70°C)

-45 to 75°C (-49 to 167°F)

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

-Vibration:

L (Class A), sine wave, 2-100 Hz, 1 Oct./min., 1.5 hr per axis

-100 Hz, 2.5 hr per axis

-Shock: 50g/11ms ±X, ±Y, ±Z, 3 shocks each axis w/ CFast, SD

12/24 VDC typical (11.4 to 36 VDC tolerance, 2-pin terminal block)

Less than 30 W

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Standards and Certifications

Safety:

Hazardous Environments:

EMC:

EMI:

EMS:

IEC 610

IEC 61000

IEC 61000

IEC 61000

IEC 61000

IEC 61000

Marine Standards:

Marine Type Approv

Green Product:

Reliability

Automatic Reboot Trigger:

255 second

hang intervals; software programmable

Warranty

Warranty Period:

Details:

UL 60950-1

Class 1 Division 2*

EN 55032, EN 55024

CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A

00-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV

-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m

-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV

-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 1 kV

-4-6 CS: 10 V

-4-8

IEC 60945

al: DNV GL

RoHS, cRoHS, WEEE

Built-in watchdog timer (WDT), configurable for resets following 1-

3 years

See www.moxa.com/warranty

Hardware Block Diagram

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2. Hardware Introduction

The MC-1100 Series embedded computers are compact, 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

 MC-1111

 MC-1121

 MC-1112

 MC-1122

Dimensions in mm (inch)

 MC-1111

 MC-1121

 MC-1112

 MC-1122

LED Indicators

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Top View

Front View

Appearance

MC-1111

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Top View

Fro

Rear View

MC-1121

nt View

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MC-1112

Top View

Front View

Rear View

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MC-1122

Top View

Front View

Rear View

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Dimensions in mm (inch)

MC-1111

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MC-1121

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MC-1112

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MC-1122

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LED Indicators

LED Name Status Function

Power

Storage 1

(CFast)

Storage 2

(SD)

(MC-1111 and

MC-1121 Series

only)

LAN 1/2/3/4

(LAN 3/4 is available only on the

MC-1121 and MC-1122 Series)

Tx 1/2/3/4

Rx 1/2/3/4

Green Power is on and computer is function normally.

Off Power is off.

Yellow Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off No data transmission.

Yellow Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off No data transmission.

Green

Yellow

Off 10 Mbps Ethernet link or LAN is not connected.

Green Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off Not connected.

Yellow Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

Off Not connected.

100 Mbps Ethernet link.

Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

1000 Mbps Ethernet link.

Blinking: Data is being transmitted.

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3. Hardware Connection Description

In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to various devices.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing a Wireless Module

Installing the MC-1100

Wiring Requirements

 Connecting the Power

 Grounding the Unit

 Connecting to a Network

 Connecting to a Serial Device

 Installing an SDHC/SDXC Card (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Only)

Connecting to a USB Device

DI/DO

RTC Battery Replacement

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Installing a Wireless Module

Both the MC-1121 and MC-1122 models have been provided with an in-built mini-PCIe socket for installing a

wireless module.

To install a wireless modules in your MC-1100 computer, do the following:

STEP 1: Loosen the six screws on the right panel and the two screws on the bottom panel.

STEP 2: Open the right cover to reveal the mini-PCIe socket.

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STEP 3: Insert the wireless module card at an angle.

STEP 4: Push the wireless module card down.

STEP 5: Secure the wireless module card with the 2 screws included in the package.

STEP 6: Connect the antenna cable connector to the wireless module card.

STEP 7: Replace the side and bottom covers and secure them with screws.

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Installation:

STEP 1:

Use 4 screws to attach the DIN-rail mounting bracket

to the MC-1100’s rear panel and tighten the screws to

secure the bracket.

STEP 2:

Insert the upper lip of the DIN rail into the DIN

mounting

S

Press the

rail until it snaps

into place.

STEP 8: (Optional) You can install external 3G, 4G,

and Wi-Fi antennas from Moxa to increase the

wireless coverage. Contact a Moxa sales

representative for details.

An MC-1100 computer with external antennas

installed is shown here.

Installing the MC-1100

DIN-Rail Mounting

The MC-1100 comes with a DIN-rail mounting kit for installing the computer on a DIN rail.

-rail

kit.

TEP 3:

MC-1100 towards the DIN

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Removal:

STEP 1:

To unmount the MC

provided at the base of the

screwdriver.

STEP

Slightly pull the MC

detach it from the DIN

-1100, pull down the latch

mounting kit with a

S 2:

-1100 forward and lift up to

rail.

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NOTE

The wall mounting kit can be purchased separately.

STEP 1:

Attach the wall

rear side

of the MC

STEP 2:

Use four screws per side

bracket

to a wall or cabinet.

Wall or Cabinet Mounting (DNV)

Use the optional wall-mounting kit to install the MC-1100 on to a wall.

-mounting brackets to the

-1100 by using two screws per bracket.

on the wall-mounting

to attach the MC-1100

Wiring Requirements

In this section, we describe how to connect serial devices to the MC-1100 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 crossing 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 determine 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 separated.

• For future reference, you should label the wiring used for all of your devices.

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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 the maximum current allowable for each wire size. 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 feel hot to the touch.

To power on the MC

ock to power jack converter” to the

MC

power adapter. The system is automatically turned on when the power is plugged in.

If it doesn't turn on automatically, press the Power Button to turn on the computer.

Note that the Shielded Ground wire should be connected to the top pin of the terminal

block. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to boot up. Once the system is ready,

the Power LED will light up.

Connecting the Power

-1100’s DC terminal block (located on the left side panel), and then connect the

MC-1100.

-1100, connect the “terminal bl

Grounding the Unit

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the

ground connection from the grounding screw (M4) to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power.

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MC

MC

MC

MC

-1111

-1121

-1112

-1122

3-9

NOTE

Th

create

your own Ethernet cable,

cable.

MC

MC

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Connecting to a Network

To connect the MC-1100 computer to a network, connect a network cable to the embedded computer’s

Ethernet port and connect the other end of the cable to your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly

connected, the LEDs on the embedded computer’s Ethernet port turns on to indicate a valid connection.

Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports using RJ45 connectors are located on the front panel of the embedded

computer. Refer to the following figures for the location and pin assignments of the Ethernet ports.

e pin assignments for the MC-1100 computer’s Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. If you

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

-1111

-1121

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MC

MC

-1112

-1122

Pin 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps

1 ETx+ TRD(0)+

2 ETx- TRD(0)-

3 ERx+ TRD(1)+

4 – TRD(2)+

5 – TRD(2)-

6 ERx- TRD(1)-

7 – TRD(3)+

8 – TRD(3)-

Connecting to a Serial Device

Use a serial cable to connect your serial device to the embedded computer’s serial port. Serial ports P1 to P2

have male DB9 connectors and can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication. For

information on serial port configuration, refer to the MC-1100 software manual. The location and pin

assignments of the serial ports are shown in the following table:

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MC-1121

MC-1112 MC-1122

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DB9 Male P

RS

MC

MC

ATTENTION

Be

e card

all the way into the slot.

ort

-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 an SDHC/SDXC Card (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Only)

The MC-1100 has an SD slot for storage expansion. The SD slot allows users to plug in a Secure Digital (SD)

memory card, which is compliant with the SD 3.0 standard. To install an SD card, do the following:

1. Disconnect the MC-1100 from its power source.

2. Loosen the two screws on the SD/CFast card slot cover to remove the cover.

The SD slot is located on the right side of the front panel.

-1111

-1121

3. Insert the SD card into the slot and gently push it in with a finger until it locks in place.

To remove the card, gently push it in to release the card and eject it out of the slot.

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

4. After the SD card is installed correctly, fasten the screws on the SD/CFast card cover.

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MC

MC

MC

MC

Connecting to a USB Device

The MC-1100 is provided with one USB 3.0 host with type-A connector on the right-side panel and two USB 2.0

hosts with type-A connectors on the front panel. These ports can be used to connect to an external flash disk

or hard drive. 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.

-1111

-1121

-1112

-1122

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ATTENTION

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type of battery.

NOTE

The

y replacement function.

Please contact your Moxa sales representative for details.

DI/DO

The MC-1121 comes with a 4-channel digital input and a 4-channel digital output that connect through a

terminal block connector. The pin assignments and wiring methods are shown in the diagrams below:

MC-1121 MC-1122

RTC Battery Replacement

The MC-1100’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do not replace

the lithium battery without help from a qualified Moxa support engineer. If you need to change the battery,

contact the Moxa RMA service team.

MC-1100 embedded computer can be customized to support an easy RTC batter

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4. BIOS Setup

In this chapter, we describe the BIOS settings for the MC-1100 embedded computer. The BIOS is a set of

input/output control routines for peripherals, which can be used to initialize the basic peripheral settings. The

BIOS firmware helps boot the system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to

modify the system configuration for 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

 PCI Express Configuration

 USB Configuration

 SD Configuration (MC-1111 and MC-1121

Only)

 Miscellaneous Configuration

 SATA Configuration

 Console Redirection

 Hardware Monitor

 SMART RECOVERY Info

Security Settings

 Set Supervisor Password

Power Settings

 Wake on LAN

 Auto Wake on S5

 Power State 2 for VCC & VNN

Boot Settings

 Boot Type

 PXE Boot to LAN

 PXE Boot capability

 Add Boot Options

 USB Boot

 Boot Delay Time

 Automatic Failover

 Boot Order Priority

 Legacy

EFI

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

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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 From File: Select the UEFI boot up file

• Setup Utility

Click Setup Utility to enter the BIOS configuration.

When you click Setup Utility, 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 information, 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 main menu.

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Boot Configuration

This screen allows you to configure the initial status of the Numlock key when the computer boots up.

Options: On (default), Off

PCI Express Configuration

PCIE PORT 1 Speed

Configure PCIe Port1 Speed

Options: Auto, Gen1 and Gen2

PCIE PORT 2 Speed

Configure PCIe Port2 Speed

Options: Auto, Gen1 and Gen2

PCIE PORT 3 Speed

Configure PCIe Port3 Speed

Options: Auto, Gen1 and Gen2

PCIE PORT 4Speed

Configure PCIe Port4 Speed

Options: Auto, Gen1 and Gen2

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USB Configuration

USB Port #0

Enable or Disable USB port 0; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

USB Port #1

Enable or Disable USB port 1; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

USB Port #2

Enable or Disable USB port 2; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

USB Port #3

Enable or Disable USB port 3; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

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SD Configuration (MC-1111 and MC-1121 Only)

SDR25 Capability Support for SD Card

Set Input/output timing for SDR25 mode.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

DDR50 Capability Support for SD Card

Set Input/output timing for DDR50 mode.

Option: Enabled (default), Disabled

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NOTE

This setting is only available in the MC

Miscellaneous Configuration

Power ON after Power Failure

This setting allows you to configure whether or not the computer automatically reboot after a system crash.

When set to ON, the computer will automatically reboot after a system crash; when set to OFF, it won’t

automatically reboot after a system crash. Options: ON (default), OFF, Last State.

-1121 and MC-1122 models.

DO-0 Level

This item allows you set the DO 0 as high or low.

Options: High (default), Low

DO-1 Level

This item allows you set the DO 1 as high or low.

Options: High (default), Low

DO-2 Level

This item allows you set the DO 2 as high or low

Options: High (default), Low

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DO-3 Level

This item allows you set the DO 3 as high or low.

Options: High (default), Low

SATA Configuration

Chipset SATA Mode

Select SATA mode

Options: AHCI (default), IDE

SATA Speed

Select SATA Speed

Options: Gen1 (default), Gen2

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Console Redirection

Console Serial Redirect

When the Console Redirection Function is enabled, the console information will be output to both the HDMI

monitor and through the serial port.

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

ACPI SPCR Table

This table is used to indicate whether a serial port or a non-legacy UART (Universal Asynchronous

Receiver/Transmitter) interface is available for use with Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services

(EMS).

Options: Disabled (default), Enabled

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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.

SMART RECOVERY Info

This screen allows you to view Smart Recovery information.

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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

for details

Security Settings

This screen allows you to configure a supervisor password.

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].

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Power Settings

The screen allows you to configure power settings.

Wake on LAN

This setting allows you to wake the system over the LAN from a remote host.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled.

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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 supplying 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 computer will power up);

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

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Power State 2 for VCC & VNN

This setting allows you to enable/disable CPU core voltage (VCC) and graphics core voltage (VNN) rails for

low-power scenarios in SOC S0 state.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled.

Boot Settings

The screen allows you to configure boot settings.

Boot Type

The system will be based on the value used to build the boot environment for different types of operating

systems.

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

PXE Boot capability

This function is enabled while PXE Boot to LAN enabled.

Supports Network Stack UEFI PXE or Legacy.

Options: Disabled (default), UEFI: IPv4, Legacy

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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, Auto

USB Boot

This setting allows you to enable or disable the USB boot function.

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

Boot Delay Time

This setting allows you to configure the delay time to enter a hot key during POST.

Options: 0 Second (default), User define

Automatic Failover

Options: Enabled (default), Disabled

Enable: If boot to default device fails, it will try to boot the next device.

Disable: If boot to default device fails, a warning message will pop up.

Boot Order Priority

This setting allows you to determine the booting priority of the EFI device. If this setting is EFI first, the EFI

device will boot first; if Legacy first, the legacy device will boot first.

Options: Legacy first (default), EFI first

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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EFI

Adjust boot order settings for an EFI device.

Exit Settings

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

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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 that might have been made to the BIOS.

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 as 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 support for assistance to obtain all the necessary tools and the mos

date advice

before attempting to upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device.

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ATTENTION

When you use a USB drive large

Upgrading the BIOS

This section describes how to upgrade the BIOS.

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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 system rescue device.

A useful software suite for creating USB RAM drives can be found by searching for Rufus, 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.

*Rufus official website:

https://rufus.akeo.ie/?locale=en_US

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 size”

drop-down list.

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

box.

Check 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.

r than 4 GB, you 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 upgrade installation file.

The file name should be in the format: MC-1100_VxxxSxx.exe (where “xx” refers to the version

numbers).

2. Copy the file to the bootable USB drive.

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Step 3: Run the Upgrade Program on the MC-1100 Computer

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

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

3. When the computer finishes booting up, a command window appears. Go to the directory where the

upgrade file is located. For example, if the upgrade file is stored in the MC-1100 folder, type cd MC-1100.

C:\cd MC-1100

4. Run the upgrade program by typing MC-1100S10.exe.

Note that the filename for the upgrade program may vary depending on the version.

C:\ MC-1100>MC-1100S10.exe

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ATTENTION

Do NOT remove the power supply during a BIOS upgrade.

C:\> MC-1100>MC-1100S10.exe

BIOS Version

Project Name

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MC

5. The upgrade program will run automatically. Wait until the procedure is complete.

Option: -bios –all -nv

Please do not remove the AC power!

Insyde H20FFT (Flash Firmware Tool) Version (SEG) 100.00.07.20

Copyright(c) 2012 – 2014, Insyde Software Corp. All Rights

Reserved.

Initializing

Current BIOS Model name: MC-1100

New BIOS Model name: MC-1100

Current BIOS version: V1.00S10

New BIOS version: V1.00S10

Updating Block at FFFFF000

0% 25% 50% 75%

100%

100%

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.

1.00S10

-1100

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 received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

European Community

A

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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 users will be required to correct the

interference at their 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 take adequate measures to prevent the interference

from affecting nearby devices.

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B. Configuring the Serial Interface

In this chapter, we describe how to configure the MC-1100 embedded computer’s serial interface.

The following topics are covered in this appendix:

Overview

Configuring the Serial Interface Mode

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Overview

The MC-1100’s COM1 and COM2 serial ports support the following serial modes: RS-232, 2-wire RS-485, and

4-wire RS-422/485.

Configuring the Serial Interface Mode

Complete the following steps to configure the serial interface mode:

1. From the Start menu, Click All Programs  Moxa  mxSetSerialInterface.

2. Select the port you would like to configure from the Port dropdown box.

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3. Select the serial interface mode for the port from the Mode dropdown box.

4. Click OK.

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C. Examples

In this chapter, we provide examples to illustrate how to use the MC-1100 computer for a variety of

applications.

The following topics are covered in this appendix:

Serial Interface

Digital Input/Output

Watchdog

Power Control

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Serial Interface

1. Download the MC-1100 Utility Package from: https://www.moxa.com/product/MC-1100_Series.htm

2. Copy the following files from the utility package to a folder on your MC-1100.

mxsp.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxsp\x64\

sysinfo.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxsp\x64\

sysinfo.sys: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxsp\x64\

sysinfoX64.sys: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxsp\x64\

mxGeneralIo.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\MxGeneralIo\x64\

UartMode.exe: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\x64\Release\

3. Execute UartMode.exe.

4. Type 2 to set the serial interface, and then follow the onscreen instructions

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5. Type 1 to display the current serial interface settings.

Digital Input/Output

1. Download the MC-1100 Utility Package from: https://www.moxa.com/product/MC-1100_Series.htm

2. Copy the following files from the MC-1100 Utility Package to a folder on your MC-1100.

mxdgio.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxdgio\x64\

mxGeneralIo.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\MxGeneralIo\x64\

DIO.exe: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\x64\Release\

3. Execute DIO.exe.

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4. Type 4 to display the current DI and DO values.

5. Type 3 to set the DOUT port number, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

6. Type 4 to check if the port value was set correctly.

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Watchdog

1. Download the MC-1100 Utility Package from: https://www.moxa.com/product/MC-1100_Series.htm

2. Copy the following files from the MC-1100 Utility Package to a folder on your MC-1100.

mxdwg.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxdwg\x64\

mxGeneralIo.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\MxGeneralIo\x64\

Watchdog.exe: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\x64\Release\

3. To prevent the system from rebooting, press [Enter] at least once every 10 seconds; otherwise, the system

will reboot automatically.

Press q and ENTER to exit the program.

Power Control

In this section, we illustrate how to use the test utility to control power through the mini-PCIE interface.

1. Download the MC-1100 Utility Package from: https://www.moxa.com/product/MC-1100_Series.htm

2. Copy the following files from the MC-1100 Utility Package to a folder on your MC-1100.

mxgpio.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\mxgpio\x64\

mxGeneralIo.dll: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\3.lib\MxGeneralIo\x64\

PwrExample.exe: \examples\MC-1100-W7E-example\x64\Release\

3. Execute PwrExample.exe.

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4. Type 1 to display the current power status.

5. Type 2 and follow the onscreen instructions to set the power value.

When you set the power value to 0, the power turns off.

When you set the power value to 1, the power turns on.