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Table of Contents

Prefaces …………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 04

Revision …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….……….. 04
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………..…….…….………………………….……………….. 04
Copyright Notice …………………………………….…………………….…………………………………………… 04

Trademarks Acknowledgment …………..………………………………………………………...................04

Environmental Protection Announcement …………………………….………………….……………….. 04
Safety Precautions ………………………………………….……………………………….…………….…………..05
Technical Support and Assistance …………………………………….…………….…………….…………….06
Conventions Used in this Manual ………………………………………………………………….….……….. 06

Chapter 1

Product Introductions ………………………………………………………..… 07

1.1

Overview ……………………….………………………………..………….…………………………..08

1.1.1 Key Feature ………….……………………………………….……….…..…………….......08

1.2 Hardware Specification ….………………………….....…………….…………..………………09

1.3

System I/O ……………………………..……………………..…………………………………………10

1.3.1 Rugged Mini E1 ………………….…………......................……………….....………10

1.4

Mechanical Dimension …………………………..…………………………..………….………. 11

1.4.1 Rugged Mini E1 ………………….….......................………………………..…….… 11

Chapter 2

Jumpers and Connectors ………………………………………………………. 12

2.1

Switch and connector Locations ………………………………………..…….……………....13

2.1.1 Top View ………………………………………………………………………..……………… 13

2.1.2 Bottom View ………………………………………………………………………..……….. 14

2.1.3 Daughterboard view …………………………………………………………………..…. 14

2.2 Connector / Switch Definition ……………………………….……….…….……….............15

2.3 Switch Definitions ………….……………...............................................................16

2.4 Connector Definitions ………………………….......................................................16

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup …………………………………………………………………………… 25

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BIOS Introduction …….……….……………………………………..….…….…..….…………...26

3.2 Main Setup ……..……….………………….…………………………..…….….………………......27

3.2.1 System Date …….……………………………………………..……..……………………....27

3.2.2 System Time ………..…………………………………………..……….…………………... 27

3.3 Advanced Setup ………………………………………………………..…………………………….. 28

3.3.1 ACPI Settings ……..…………………………………………………………..……………….28

3.3.2 Super IO Configuration …………………………….………..…………………..……... 29

3.3.3 Hardware Monitor ………………………………………….………………………..…....33

3.3.4 Serial Port Console Redirection …………………………………....……..…….....33

3.3.5 CPU Configuration ……………………………..……………….………….….…….….... 34

3.3.6 PPM Configuration ..……………………………………………..…………..………..... 35

3.3.7 SATA Configuration ……..………………………………..…………………………....... 36

3.3.8 OS Selection ……………………………………………………………………..…………....36

3.3.9 Compatibility Support Module Configuration ………………………………….37

3.3.10 USB Configuration …………………………………………………………………..……..38

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3.4 Chipset …………...……….………………….…..….…..………………………………………..…....39

3.4.1 North Bridge ………….…………………………………………………..………………….. 39

3.4.2 South Bridge ………….………………………………………………..…………………….. 41

3.5 Security …………...……….………………….…..….…..………………………………..…………...43

3.5.1 Administrators Password …….…………………………………..…………………….. 43

3.5.2 Users Password …….……………………………….………………..…………………….. 43

3.6 Boot …………...……….….………………….…..…………………………..…………..……………...44

3.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout ………………………..…………..……………………………..44

3.6.2 Bootup NumLock State ………………………………………………..………………… 44

3.6.3 Full Screen Logo Show ………………………….…………………………..…...……….44

3.6.4 Boot Option Priorities …………………………..………………………..……………... 44

3.7 Save & Exit …...……….….………………….…..….…..……………………………..…………..... 45

3.7.1 Save Changes and Reset ……………..………………………………..……..……......45

3.7.2 Discard Changes and Reset …………………………………............……………….45

3.7.3 Restore Defaults ……………………………………………………………..……………...45

3.7.4 Save as User Defaults ………………………………………………………………………45

3.7.5 Restore User Defaults ……………………………………………………………..………45

Appendix WDT & GPIO …………………………………………………………………………… 46

WDT Sample Code …….……………….………….…….……………………..….…….…….…………... 46
GPIO Sample Code ………………………………..…………………………………………………………. 47

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Disclaimer

All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date.

Tangent Inc. does not guarantee that the contents herein are complete, true, accurate or non-misleading.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Tangent Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, without
limitation, those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to contents of this User’s
Manual. Users must take full responsibility for the application of the product.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems,
without the prior written permission of Tangent Inc. Copyright © Tangent Inc.

Trademarks Acknowledgment

Intel®, Celeron® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows® is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, XT, AT, PS/2 and Personal System/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
All other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners.

Environmental Protection Announcement

Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. Please recycle to minimize pollution
and ensure environment protection.

Prefaces

Revision Description Date

1.0 Manual Released 2017/10/26

1.1 Power Connector Definition Revised 2017/11/02

1.2 GPIO Sample Code Revised 2018/02/09

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Safety Precautions

Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions:

 Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could

cause damage.

 The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

 Turn off the system power and disconnect the power cord from its source before making any

installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge

 of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the equipment is properly grounded.

 When the power is connected, never open the equipment. The equipment should be opened

only by qualified service personnel.

 Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the

power outlet.

 Disconnect this equipment from the power before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use

liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

 Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes.

 Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.

 If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect it from the power to avoid being

damaged by transient over-voltage.

 The storage temperature shall be above -30°C and below 85°C.

 The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit. There is a danger of

explosion if incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

 If one of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked be service personnel:

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

• The equipment does not work well or it cannot work according the user’s manual.

• The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

• The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

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Technical Support and Assistance

1. Visit the Tangent Inc website at www.tangent.com where you can find the latest information

about the product.

2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if

you need additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:

 Model name and serial number

 Description of your peripheral attachments

 Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)

 A complete description of the problem

 The exact wording of any error messages

Conventions Used in this Manual

Preface

This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed,
may result in severe injury.

WARNING

This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed,
may result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment.

CAUTION

This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.

NOTE

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1.1.1 Key Features

 Intel® Atom™ E3827 (1.75GHz) / E3845 (1.91GHz) / Celeron® J1900 (2.0GHz) Dual or Quad Core processor
 1x DDR3L SO-DIMM max. up to 4GB
 Dual Independent Display from 1x DVI-I and 1x DisplayPort
 2x Intel® GbE port, support Wake-on-LAN and PXE
 1x USB 3.0, 3x USB2.0
 6x RS232/422/485 port
 4x Isolated DI, 4x Isolated DO
 1x 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD bay, 1x mSATA and 2x SIM card socket
 9~48VDC wide range power input, support AT/ATX mode
 2x Mini-PCIe slot for Wi-Fi, GSM, or I/O expansion

 1x Remote power on/off switch

 Universal I/O bracket for Mini-PCIe expansion

1.1 Overview

Based on Intel® Atom™ E3827 (1.75GHz) / E3845 (1.91GHz) or Celeron® J1900 (2.0GHz) Dual or Quad
Core processor, Rugged Mini E1 is a fanless embedded system. It offers modularize expansion I/O,
rich connectivity interfaces, wide range (9~48V) DC power input, and high reliability even operating in
temperature extremes (-25° C ~ +70° C).

Featuring with completely cable-less designed, high functional, one-piece housing design, and anti­vibration, Rugged Mini E1 is a ruggedized system that can operate in harsh environments and is easy
to install and maintain. A build in over voltage protection (OVP), over current protection (OCP),
reserve voltage protection, and wide range DC power input makes Rugged Mini E1 a safety system for
all industrial applications.

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Processor System

• Onboard

Intel® Atom™ E3827 / E3845 / J1900 Dual or

Quad Core Processor, 1.75GHz / 1.91 / 2.0 GHz with
AMI 64Mbit SPI BIOS.

Memory

• 1x 204-Pin DDR3L-1066/ 1333MHz SO-DIMM (un­buffered and non-ECC), max. up to 4GB

Display

Dual Display

• 1x DVI-D and 1x VGA (w/ Optional Split Cable)

Expansion

• 2x Full-size Mini PCIe Socket for Wi-Fi / GSM / Expansion
Module

Ethernet

• 2 x Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN Port, Support Wake-on-LAN
and PXE

Audio

• Realtek ALC888S Audio Codec

• 1x Mic-in and 1x Line-out

Watchdog Timer

• Software Programmable Supports 1~255 sec. System
Reset

Storage

• 1x mSATA (share by 1x Mini-PCIe Socket)

• 2x External SIM Card Socket

I/O Ports

• 1x USB 3.0 Port

• 3x USB 2.0 Port

• 2 x DB9 for COM1~2, Support RS232/422/485 with Auto

Flow Control

• 4 x DB9 for COM1~4, Support RS232/422/485 with Auto
Flow Control

• 3x Antenna Hole

• 4x Antenna Hole

• 1x Power Switch

• 1x Remote Power Switch

• 1x Reset Hole

• 1x AT/ATX Switch

Digital Input & O

utput

• 4x Digital Input (Source Type)

- Input Voltage (Dry Contact):
Logic 0: Close to GND
Logic 1: Open

- Input Voltage:
Logic 0: 3V max.
Logic 1: 5V min. (DI to COM-)

• 4x Digital Output

- Supply Voltage: 5~30VDC

- Sink Current: 200 mA Max. Per Channel

Power

• Support AT, ATX Mode

• 1x 3-pin Terminal Block Connector with Power Input

9~48VDC

• 1x Optional AC/DC 12V/5A, 60W Power Adapter

Environment

• Operating Temperature: Ambient with Air Flow:

-25°C to 70°C (with Industrial Grade Peripherals)

• Storage Temperature: -30°C to 85°C

• Relative humidity: 10%~95% (non-condensing)

Physical

•

Dimension (WxDxH, mm):
150 x 105 x 37 mm

• Weight: 0.69 ~1.11 kg

• Construction: Extruded Aluminum with Heavy Duty

Metal

• Mounting: Wall, Optional VESA / Side / DIN-Rail
Mounting

Operating System

• Windows® 8

• Windows® 7

• Windows® Embedded Standard 7

Certifications

• CE

• FCC Class A

1.2 Hardwar

e Specification

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1.3 System I/O 1.3.1

Rugged Mini E1

Front Panel

ATX power

on/off switch

Press to power-on or power-off the system

AT/ATX mode select switch

Used to select AT or ATX power mode

Power LED

Indicates the power status of the system

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive

Wachdog LED

Indicates the watchdog status of the system

USB 3.0 port

Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device

USB 2.0 port

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 device

SIM card

Used to insert a SIM card

LAN port

Used to connect the system to a local area
network

Line-out

Used to connect a speaker

Mic-in

Used to connect a microphone

Remote power on/off switch

Used to plug a power on/off switch with
terminal block

Reset Hole

Used to reset the system

Antenna hole

Used to connect an antenna for optional Mini­PCIe WiFi module

Rear Panel

DC IN

Used to plug a DC power input with terminal

block

DVI-I port

Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect
optional split cable for dual display mode

COM port

COM1 ~ COM2 support RS232/422/485 serial

device

Antenna hole

Used to connect an antenna for optional Mini­PCIe WiFi module

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1.4 Mechanical Dimensions

1.4.1 Rugged Mini E1

Unit: mm

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Switches and Connectors

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2.1 Switch and Connector Locations

2.1.1 Top View

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2.1.2 Bottom View

2.1.3 Daughter board view

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2.2 Connector / Switch Definition

List of Connector / Switch

Connector Location Definition

AT_ATX1 AT / ATX Power Mode Switch

CLR_CMOS1 Clear BIOS Switch

PWR_SW1 Power Switch

PWR_LED1 Power LED Status

HDD_LED1 HDD Access LED Status

WDT_LED1 Watchdog LED Status

USB2_1, USB2_2, USB2_3 USB 2.0 Port

USB3_1 USB 3.0 Port

LAN1, LAN2 LAN Port

SIM1, SIM2 SIM Card Socket

LINE_OUT1 Line-out Jack

MIC_IN1 Mic-in Jack

PWR_SW2 Remote Power Switch

RESET1 Reset Switch

DC_IN1 3-pin DC 9~48V Power Input Connector

DVI_I1 DVI-I Connector

COM1_1, COM2_1, CN1, CN2 RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Connector

DP1 DisplayPort Connector

DIO1 4DI / 4DO Connector

MINIPCIE1 Mini PCI-Express Socket

CN3 Mini PCI-Express / mSATA Socket

SATA1 SATA with Power Connector

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