Vecow EMBC-2000 User Manual
USER
Manual
USER
Manual
1.4.0 Edition 20190227
3.5” Embedded Single Board Computer with Intel Atom® x7-E3950,
2 GigE LAN w/IEEE 1588, Isolated COM, TPM 2.0, -40°C to 85°C
EMBC-2000
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Version Date Page Description Remark
0.10 11/14/2018 All Preliminary Release
1.00 11/22/2018 All Ofcial Release
1.10 01/19/2019 2, 32 Update
1.20 01/20/2019 19 Update
1.30 01/25/2019 11 Update
1.40 02/27/2019 8, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29 Update
Record of Revision
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use of the product; documentation; or for any infringements upon the rights of
third parties, which may result from such use.
Disclaimer
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 it is not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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
the interference at his own expense.
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compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
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Part Number Description
EMBC-2000
3.5” SBC, onboard Intel Atom® x7-E3950 processor (Apollo Lake-I),
2 GigE LAN with IEEE 1588 (PTP), 6 USB, 2 Mini PCIe, 1 SIM,
4 COM w/2 isolated, 16 GPIO
Order Information
Part Number Description
61-13Q1009-0DA COM Port Cable
61-193102U-156 USB 2.0 Cable
61-13T10LM-3CG Audio Cable
61-13B0707-386 SATA Data Cable
61-13P0430-08A SATA Power Cable
61-13S33KM-3CG KB/MS Cable
WRP-101 Wide-Range 9V to 36V DC-in Power Module
EMBC-2000
Heat Spreader
Heat Spreader for EMBC-2000 Use
Order Accessories
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Overview 1
1.2 Features 2
1.3 Product Specication 2
1.3.1 Specications of EMBC-2000 2
1.4 Mechanical Dimension 5
1.4.1 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 SBC 5
1.4.2 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 Heat Spreader 5
1.4.3 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 SBC + Heat Spreader 5
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EMBC-2000 6
2.1 Packing List 6
2.2 Main Board Expansion Connectors 8
2.3 Main Board Jumper Settings 27
CHAPTER 3 SETUP 30
3.1 Installing Heat Spreader 30
3.2 Installing DDR3L Module 32
3.3 Installing Mini PCIe Card 33
3.4 Installing SIM Card 35
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CHAPTER 4 BIOS SETUP 37
4.1 Entering Setup 37
4.2 Main Menu 38
4.3 Advanced 38
4.4 Chipset 44
4.5 Security 50
4.6 Boot 51
4.7 Save & Exit 52
APPENDIX A : Isolated DIO Guide 53
APPENDIX B : Software Functions 56
APPENDIX C : Power Consumption 58
APPENDIX E : Supported Memory & Storage List 60
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
EMBC-2000 3.5” Embedded Single Board Computer is an all-in-one, high
performance, compact, and energy-saving embedded engine in the market.
Powered by quad-core Intel Atom® x7-E3950 Processor (Apollo Lake-I), single
DDR3L SO-DIMM supports up to 8GB memory; Advanced Intel® HD graphics
505 supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.3 and OpenCL 2.1 API, up to 4K resolution;
Vecow EMBC-2000 delivers more than 150% system performance improved
and up to 300% graphics performance enhanced than the embedded engine
powered by the former generation Intel Atom® E3845 SoC.
Featured with VGA, HDMI and dual-channel 24-bit LVDS display interface,
dual GigE LAN support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), 4 COM
RS-232/422/485 with 2 Isolated, 6 USB, 1 SIM socket for WiFi/4G/3G/LTE/
GPRS/UMTS, 2 Mini PCIe, 1 SATA III, 16 GPIO, TPM 2.0 supported, fanless
-40°C to 85°C extended operating temperature, optional supports 9V to 36V
wide range DC power input, Vecow EMBC-2000 Embedded Single Board
Computer integrates outstanding performance, lower power consumption, smart
manageability, mobile availability, exible conguration and rugged reliability for
low-prole embedded applications.
Vecow EMBC-2000 Embedded Single Board Computer delivers outstanding
system performance, compact integrated functions, smart manageability, mobile
availability, trusted reliability and exible expansion features for your Machine
Vision, Smart Manufacturing, Factory Automation, ITS (Intelligent Transportation
System), Digital Signage, Public Infotainment, POI/POS or any IIoT/Industry 4.0
applications.
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1.2 Features
• Quad Core Intel Atom® x7-E3950 SoC (Apollo Lake-I) supports lower power
consumption, up to 3 independent Ultra HD displays
• Supports DDR3L 1866MHz Memory, up to 8GB
• Fanless, -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature
• Onboard Lockable HDMI, VGA, 24-bit LVDS display interface, up to 4K resolution
• Dual Independent Gigabit LAN, IEEE 1588 (PTP) supported
• 4 COM RS-232/422/485, 2 with Isolated protection
• SIM Socket for WiFi/4G/3G/ LTE/GPRS/UMTS
• 6 USB, 2 Mini PCIe, 1 SATA III, 16 GPIO
• TPM 2.0 supported
• 12V DC Power Input, optional supports 9V to 36V wide range DC Power Input
• Easy to customize for low-profile system applications
• Optional for M.2/Mini PCIe/PCI/PCIe expansions
1.3 Product Specication
1.3.1 Specications of EMBC-2000
System
Processor Intel Atom® x7-E3950 processor (Apollo Lake-I)
BIOS AMI
SIO IT8786E
Memory 1 DDR3L 1866MHz SO-DIMM, up to 8GB (Non-ECC)
OS Windows 10, Linux
Graphics
Processor Intel® HD Graphics 505
Interface • HDMI : Up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz (Lockable)
• VGA : Up to 1920 x 1440 @60Hz
• LVDS : Dual channel 24-bit, up to 1920 x 1200
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Audio
Audio Codec Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Audio Interface 1 Mic-in, 1 Line-out
Ethernet
LAN 1 Intel® I210 GigE LAN supports IEEE 1588
LAN 2 Intel
®
I210 GigE LAN supports IEEE 1588
I/O Interface
Front I/O • 2 RJ45 Connector
• 2 USB 3.0 Connector
• 2 USB 2.0 Connector
• 1 Lockable HDMI Connector
• 1 VGA Connector
• 1 Power Button
• 1 Reset Button
Internal I/O • 1 ATX 4-Pin Power Connector
• 1 DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket
• 1 USB 2.0 Connector for 2 USB Port
• 4 COM RS-232/422/485 Connector (2 with isolation)
• 2 10-pin Box Header for GPIO
• 1 Mic-in
• 1 Line-out
• 1 LVDS Connector
• 1 LVDS Backlight Connector
• 2 Mini PCIe Connector (1 co-lay with mSATA)
• 1 SIM Card Socket
• 1 SATA Connector
• 1 SATA Power Connector
• 1 PCIe Slot (Optional)
• 1 Fan Connector
• 1 LPC Debug Header
• 1 Reset Header
• 1 Power Header
• 1 Battery Header
Storage
SATA 1 SATA III (6Gbps)
mSATA 1 SATA III (Mini PCIe type, 6Gbps)
Storage Device 1 2.5" SSD/HDD bracket
Expansion
Mini PCIe 2 Mini PCIe Socket :
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/SIM Card
• 1 Mini PCIe for PCIe/USB/Optional mSATA
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Power
Power Input • Single 12V DC Power Input
• 9V to 36V, DC-in (Optional, via Power Module)
Power Interface ATX Power Connector
Remote Switch 2-pin Terminal Block (Optional)
Others
TPM Optional Inneon SLB9665 supports TPM 2.0, LPC interface
Watchdog Timer Reset : 1 to 255 sec./min. per step
HW Monitor Monitoring temperature, voltages. Auto throttling control when
CPU overheats.
Mechanical
Dimension (W) 102mm x (L) 146mm x (H) 44mm (4.0" x 5.8")
Environment
Operating
Temperature
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity 5% to 95% Humidity, non-condensing
Relative Humidity 95% at 85°C
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1.4 Mechanical Dimension
1.4.1 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 SBC
0.0 (0.00")
1.6 (0.06")
8.7 (0.34")
14.2 (0.56")
15.1 (0.59")
17.7 (0.70")
17.9 (0.71")
0.0 (0.00")
5.0 (0.20")
141.0 (5.55")
146.0 (5.75")
0.0 (0.00")
5.0 (0.20")
97.0 (3.82")
102.0 (4.02")
ø3.5 (ø0.14")
ø7.2 (ø0.28")
Unit : mm (inch)
1.4.2 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 Heat Spreader
Unit : mm (inch)
148.0 (5.83")
103.8 (4.09")
7.0 (0.28")
127.0 (5.00")
76.0 (2.99")
4-#6-32
4.0 (0.16”)
1.4.3 Dimensions of EMBC-2000 SBC + Heat Spreader
Unit : mm (inch)
127.0 (5.00")
76.0 (2.99")
4-#6-32
4.0 (0.16”)
0.0 (0.00")
5.0 (0.20")
141.0 (5.55")
146.0 (5.75")
0.0 (0.00")
5.0 (0.20")
97.0 (3.82")
102.0 (4.02")
ø3.5 (ø0.14")
ø7.2 (ø0.28")
0.0 (0.00")
1.6 (0.06")
8.7 (0.34")
14.2 (0.56")
15.1 (0.59")
17.7 (0.70")
17.9 (0.71")
-4.0 (-0.16")
-11.0 (-0.43")
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2.1 Packing List
Item Description Qty
1 EMBC-2000 SBC 1
2 Driver/ User Manual DVD 1
3 Screws & Cables (Below)
Item Description Outlook Usage P/N Qty
1
PHILLPIS
M2.5x6L,Ni
Mini PCIe 53-2426906-30B 2
2
PHILLPIS
M3x6L,Ni+Ny
USB 2.0
Cable
53-2426206-80B 4
3 HEX #4-40x
COM Cable 53-I000172-001 8
4 Audio NUT
Audio Cable N/A 2
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Item Description Outlook Usage P/N Qty
5 USB 2.0 Y-cable
USB 2.0
Connector
61-193102U-156 1
6 COM Cable
COM
Connector
61-13Q1009-0DA 2
7 Audio Cable
Audio
Connector
61-13T10LM-3CG 1
8
SATA Power
Y-cable
SATA Power
Connector
61-13P0430-08A 1
9
SATA Data
Cable
SATA Date
Connector
61-13B0707-386 1
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2.2 Main Board Expansion Connectors
2.2.1 EMBC-2000 Main Board Pin Header Location
J3
CN4
CON1
CN 15 CN 13
J4
CN 16
CN8 CN9
CN6 CN7
J5J6
JPS2
CN5
CN11CN12
CN1 CN2
J1
JDIO2
JDIO1
CN10
JUSB1
VGA2
JHDD1
SO-DIMM1
CN14
CN18
CPU_FAN1
JPWBTN1
JRESET1 JSTATUS1
JP6
JP5
JP2
JP3
JP7
JP4
SW3
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These pin headers can be used as a backup for following functions, hard drive
LED indicator, reset button, power LED indicator, and power-on/off button, which
already be accessed by the front and top panels. The pinouts of Miscellaneous
port are listed in following table :
Group Pin No. Description
JPWBTN
1 GND
2 FP_PWR_BTN_IN
JRESET
1 GND
2 FP_RST_BTN_N
JSTATUS
1 PWR_LED_N
2 PWR_LED_P
JHDD
1 HDD_LED_N
2 HDD_LED_P
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2.2.3 Battery
BAT
The EMBC-2000 real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. It is equipped
with Panasonic BR2032 190mAh lithium battery. It is recommended that you
should not replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be
changed, please contact the Vecow RMA service team.
2.2.2 JPWBTN, JRESET, JSTATUS, JHDD : Miscellaneous Pin Header
JHDD1
JPWBTN1
JRESET1
JSTATUS1
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2.2.4 CN4 : Audio Connector
2.2.5 JUSB1 : Internal USB 2.0 Connector
EMBC-2000 main board provides maximum eight expansion USB ports. The
USB interface supports 480Mbps transfer rate which is complied with high
speed USB specication Rev. 2.0.
The USB interface is accessed through one 10-pin JST 1.0mm connector. You
will need an adapter cable while using a standard USB connector. The adapter
cable is a 10-pin connector on one end and a USB connector on the other. The
pin assignments of JUSB1 are listed in the following table :
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 USB_VCC 2 USB_VCC
3 USB_VCC 4 USB_D_4N
5 USB_D_4P 6 USB_D_5N
7 USB_D_5P 8 GND
9 GND 10 GND
1
10
JUSB1
There are 3 audio connectors, Mic-in, Line-in and Line-out, in the top side of
EMBC-2000. Onboard Realtek ALC892 audio codec supports 5.1 channel HD
audio and fully complies with Intel
®
High Denition Audio (Azalia) specications.
To utilize the audio function in Windows platform, you need to install
corresponding drivers for both Intel
®
Apollo lake chipset and Realtek ALC892
codec. Please refer to Chapter 4 for more details of driver installation.
The pinouts of Audio port are listed in following table :
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 A_z_MIC1-L 2 GND_A
3 A_z_MIC1-R 4 GND_EARTH
5 A_z_LINEO-R 6 A_z_LINEI-R
7 F_IO_SENSE 8 GND_EARTH
9 A_z_LINEO-L 10 A_z_LINEI-L
10 9
2 1
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2.2.6 JP5, CN15 : Mini PCIe, mSATA
Both mSATA and Mini PCIe share the same form factor and similar electrical
pinout assignments on their connectors. You can adjust JP5 to choose mSATA
or Mini PCIe function. The pin assignments of CN15 and JP5 are listed in the
following table :
JP5
Pin No. Function
1-3/2-4 mSATA
NC Mini PCIe
CN15
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
51 Reserved 52 +3.3Vaux
49 Reserved 50 GND
47 Reserved 48 +1.5V
2 4
1 3
1
JP5
CN 15
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Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
45 Reserved 46 Reserved
43 Status 44 Reserved
41 +3.3Vaux 42 Reserved
39 +3.3Vaux 40 GND
37 GND 38 USB_D+
35 GND 36 USB_D-
33 PETp0 34 GND
31 PETn0 32 SMB_DATA
29 GND 30 SMB_CLK
27 GND 28 +1.5V
25 PERp0 26 GND
23 PERn0 24 +3.3Vaux
21 GND 22 PERST#
19 Reserved 20 reserved
17 Reserved 18 GND
Mechanical Key
15 GND 16 UIM_VPP
13 REFCLK+ 14 UIM_RESET
11 REFCLK- 12 UIM_CLK
9 GND 10 UIM_DATA
7 CLKREQ# 8 UIM_PWR
5 Reserved 6 1.5V
3 Reserved 4 GND
1 WAKE# 2 3.3Vaux
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2.2.7 CN13, SIM : Mini PCIe
Note : The SIM card socket does not support hot-plug. Please make sure to
unplug the system power before inserting the SIM card(s).
The pin assignments of CN13 are listed in the following table :
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
51 Reserved 52 +3.3Vaux
49 Reserved 50 GND
47 Reserved 48 +1.5V
45 Reserved 46 Reserved
43 GND 44 Reserved
41 +3.3Vaux 42 Reserved
39 +3.3Vaux 40 GND
37 GND 38 USB_D+
35 GND 36 USB_D-
33 PETp0 34 GND
31 PETn0 32 SMB_DATA
29 GND 30 SMB_CLK
27 GND 28 +1.5V
25 PERp0 26 GND
23 PERn0 24 +3.3Vaux
21 GND 22 PERST#
19 Reserved 20 Reserved
17 Reserved 18 GND
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2.2.8 CN6 To CN9 : COM 1 To COM 4 Serial Port
The serial port 1 to 4 can be congured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 with auto
ow control communication. The default denition of COM 1 to COM 4 is RS-232.
If you want to change to RS-422 or RS-485, you can nd the setting in BIOS.
BIOS Setting Function
COM 1 (CN6) (Isolated)
COM 2 (CN7) (Isolated)
COM 3 (CN8)
COM 4 (CN9)
RS-232
RS-422 (5-wire)
RS-422 (9-wire)
RS-485
RS-485 w/z auto-ow control
CN8 CN9
CN6 CN7
Mechanical Key
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
15 GND 16 UIM_VPP
13 REFCLK+ 14 UIM_RESET
11 REFCLK- 12 UIM_CLK
9 GND 10 UIM_DATA
7 CLKREQ# 8 UIM_PWR
5 Reserved 6 1.5V
3 Reserved 4 GND
1 WAKE# 2 3.3Vaux
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The pin assignments of CN13 are listed in the following table :
Serial
Port
Pin No. RS-232
RS-422
(5-wire)
RS-422
(9-wire)
RS-485
(3-wire)
1, 2, 3, 4
1 GND_EARTH GND_EARTH GND_EARTH GND_EARTH
2 GND GND GND GND
3 RI ----------- CTS- RI
4 DTR RXD- RXD- -----------
5 CTS ----------- CTS+ -----------
6 TXD RXD+ RXD+ -----------
7 RTS ----------- RTS+ -----------
8 RXD TXD+ TXD+ DATA +
9 DSR ----------- RTS- -----------
10 DCD TXD- TXD- DATA-
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2.2.9 VGA
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
1 Red 2 Green
3 Blue 4 N/C
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9 P5V 10 GND
11 N/C 12 DDC Data
13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync
15 DDC Clock
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VGA2
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