Moxa Technologies MC-7400 User Manual

MC-7400 User’s Manual
Edition 1.0, March 2019
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MC-7400 User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Hardware Block Diagram .............................................................................................................. 1-3
2. Hardware .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-4
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Real Time Clock .................................................................................................................................. 2-5
3. Hardware Connection Description ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the MC-7400 ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Wall Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting the Power ......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Grounding the MC-7400 ...................................................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting Data Transmission Cables ................................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 3-5
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................................ 3-6
Connecting to the USB Device .............................................................................................................. 3-6
Connecting to Digital Input and Output Channels .................................................................................... 3-7
Connecting to a DVI-I/DVI-D Monitor .................................................................................................... 3-8
Connecting to a DisplayPort Monitor ...................................................................................................... 3-9
Installing the Removable SATA Storage Drive ....................................................................................... 3-10
4. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Entering the BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
Main Information ................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-4
Boot Configuration....................................................................................................................... 4-5
SATA Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 4-5
Internal Graphics Device .............................................................................................................. 4-6
Miscellaneous Configuration .......................................................................................................... 4-7
SIO ITE8768E ............................................................................................................................. 4-8
Console Redirection ..................................................................................................................... 4-9
Smart Recovery Info .................................................................................................................. 4-10
Security Settings .............................................................................................................................. 4-10
Set Supervisor Password ............................................................................................................ 4-10
Power Settings ................................................................................................................................. 4-11
Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 4-11
Wake on LAN ............................................................................................................................ 4-12
Boot Settings ................................................................................................................................... 4-12
Boot Type ................................................................................................................................. 4-12
PXE Boot to LAN ........................................................................................................................ 4-12
Add Boot Options ...................................................................................................................... 4-12
Boot Delay Time ........................................................................................................................ 4-13
Automatic Failover ..................................................................................................................... 4-13
Boot Order Priority .................................................................................................................... 4-13
Legacy Normal Boot Menu .......................................................................................................... 4-13
Boot Type Order ........................................................................................................................ 4-13
EFI .......................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Exit Settings .................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Exit Saving Changes .................................................................................................................. 4-14
Save Change Without Exit .......................................................................................................... 4-14
Exit Discarding Changes ............................................................................................................. 4-14
Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-14
Load Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-14
Save Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................ 4-14
Discard Changes ....................................................................................................................... 4-14
Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................................... 4-15
A. Regulatory Approval Statement ........................................................................................................ A-1
B. Adjusting the Audio Mixer Function................................................................................................... B-1
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1. Introduction

The chapter describes the product overview, package checklist, product features, and hardware specifications
of the MC-7400 marine computer.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Hardware Specifications
Hardware Block Diagram
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NOTE
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

Overview

The MC-7400 marine computer is powered by the 6th generation Intel Core™ i processor, delivering a full range
of I/O connectivity, including NMEA 0183 ports, serial ports, Gigabit Ethernet ports, as well as USB 2.0/3.0
ports and a miniPCI slot for extensions. The MC-7400 is designed to provide outstanding PC performance,
bringing a new level of flexibility and control to marine applications.

Package Checklist

Each model ships with the following items:
• 1 MC-7400 computer
• Wall mounting kit, with 8 screws
• 1 3-pin terminal block for DC power input (DC model only)
• 1 2-pin terminal block for power ON/OFF switch
• 4 5-pin terminal blocks for NMEA 0183 ports (MC-7420 model only)
• 1 6-pin digital input terminal block (MC-7420 model only)
• 1 8-pin digital input terminal block (MC-7420 model only)
• Quick installation guide
• Warranty card

Product Features

The MC-7400 embedded computer has the following features:
• 6th Gen. Intel® Core™ i5 processor
• DDR4 SO-DIMM memory up to 32 GB
• 3 independent displays (1 x DVI-I, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x DisplayPort)
• Various I/O interfaces including 9 x USB ports, 5 x LAN ports and 4 x COM ports
• 2 Removable 2.5” SSD storage bay
• AC or DC power model available
• Supports Win 10 IoT and Debian 9 operating systems
• Supports Moxa Proactive Monitoring utility for system status monitoring
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NOTE
The latest specif

Hardware Specifications

ications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://www.moxa.com.

Hardware Block Diagram

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2. Hardware

The MC-7400 computer is compact, well-designed, and built rugged enough for industrial applications. LED
indicators help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect
different devices, 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
LED Indicators
Real-time Clock
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Appearance

MC-7410 AC Model

MC-7410 DC Model

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MC-7420 AC Model

MC-7420 DC Model

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Dimensions

MC-7410 AC Model MC-7410 DC Model
MC-7420 AC Model MC-7420 DC Model
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ATTENTION
Used batteries are environmentally hazardous; dispo
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. To avoid this potential danger, be sure to use
the correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you have any questions about replacing your
battery

LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function
Power Green Power is on and the device is functioning normally
Off Power is off or error powering the device
Storage Yellow Blinking: Data transmission
Off No data transmission
LAN (1 to 5) Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Yellow 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode
Off No activity or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode
Tx 1/2/3//4 Green Blinking: Data is being transmitted
Off No data transmission
Rx 1/2/3//4 Yellow Blinking: Data is being received
Off No data

Real-time Clock

The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do
NOT replace the lithium battery yourself. If the battery needs to be changed, contact the Moxa RMA service
team at http://www.moxa.com/rma/about_rma.aspx
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se of them in the proper manner.
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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 the MC-7400
Wall Mounting
Wiring Requirements
Connecting the Power
Grounding the MC-7400
Connecting Data Transmission Cables
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
Connecting to the USB Device
Connecting to Digital Input and Output Channels
Connecting to a DVI-I/DVI-D Monitor
Connecting to a DisplayPort Monitor
Installing the Removable SATA Storage Drive
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Installing the MC-7400

Wall Mounting

The MC-7400 can be installed on a wall by using the wall-mounting kit that is included in the package.
STEP 1: Use eight screws for each bracket and attach the brackets to the rear of the MC-7400.
STEP 2: Use two screws (Ø3.7 mm, 60 mm in length) per side to attach the MC-7400 to a wall.
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