VIA Mainboard ARTiGO-A1150 User Manual

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user manual

ARTiGO-A1150

Barebone System with

EPIA-P900 Embedded Board

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of such change.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B 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 user will be
required to correct the interference at his personal expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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Safety Precautions

Do’s

o Always read the safety instructions carefully.
o Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
o All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be

noted.

o Keep this equipment away from humidity.
o Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting

it up.

o Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust

properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the
power inlet.

o Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot

step on it.

o Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on

card or module.

o If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment

checked by authorized service personnel:

o The power cord or plug is damaged.
o Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
o The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
o The equipment has not worked well or you cannot

get it work according to User's Manual.

o The equipment has dropped and damaged.
o The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

Don’ts

o Do not leave this equipment in an environment

unconditioned or in a storage temperature above 60°C
(140°F). The equipment may be damaged.

o Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
o Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause

damage or electrical shock.

o Do not place anything over the power cord.
o Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the

enclosure protect the equipment from overheating

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Box Contents

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1 x ARTiGO-A1150 system

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1 x AC-to-DC adapter, DC 12V/5A, 60W

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1 x Power cable, 180 cm, USA type

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1 x Installation Guide

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Ordering Information

Model Number Description

ATG-1150-1D10A1 VIA Eden™ X2 1.0GHz Processor based

Embedded System, with 1 x VGA, 1 x
HDMI®, HD Audio (Line-in, Line-out and
Mic-in), 1 x GigaLAN, 4 x USB 2.0 1 x USB
device, DC-In 12V

Optional Accessories

Power Cord

99G33-02034C Power cord with PSE mark, 180 cm

99G33-02033C Power cord, 180 cm, Europe type

99G33-02031C Power cord, 180 cm, UK type

SD Card Reader

EMIO-5130-00A1 1 x slot SD card reader

WLAN Module
EMIO-1533-00A1 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN USB Module

EMIO-1530-80A1 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN USB Module for

EMIO-1530-90A1 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN USB Module for

for Japan market

USA

Europe

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ONTENTS

1 Product Overview............................................................................................... 1

Key Features...........................................................................................................2

Specifications ......................................................................................................... 4

ARTiGO-A1150 Dimensions...........................................................................7

2 Front, Rear and Side I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality........ 9

Front I/O Layout ................................................................................................10

Rear I/O Layout ..................................................................................................10

Side I/O Layout...................................................................................................10

I/O Pin Description ...........................................................................................11

Power Button.................................................................................................11

LED Indicators (Power LED and HDD LED) ...................................11

USB device port.............................................................................................11

USB 2.0 ports..................................................................................................11

Audio Ports (Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in)........................................12

VGA Port ..........................................................................................................12

HDMI® Port......................................................................................................13

LAN Port ...........................................................................................................13

Power Input (DC-In) Port..........................................................................13

3 Basic installation .................................................................................................15

Installing the memory .....................................................................................16

Opening the Top Cover Chassis ................................................................18

Installing the SATA 2.5” Hard Disk ............................................................19

Installing the SD Card Reader .....................................................................23

Installing the WLAN kit ...................................................................................27

Installing VESA Mount Bracket ...................................................................31

4 BIOS Setup............................................................................................................33

Entering the BIOS Setup Menu ..................................................................34

Control Keys .........................................................................................................34

Getting Help ........................................................................................................35

System Overview ...............................................................................................36

AMIBIOS............................................................................................................36

Processor ..........................................................................................................36

System Memory.............................................................................................36

System Time ....................................................................................................36

System Date ....................................................................................................37

Advanced Settings............................................................................................38

CPU Configuration ...........................................................................................39

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Nano CPU TM3 Function ........................................................................39

SATA Configuration .........................................................................................40

Hard Disk Information................................................................................40

SuperIO Configuration ...................................................................................42

Serial Ports 1 to 2 Address........................................................................42

Hardware Health Configuration ...............................................................43

Smart FAN 1 ...................................................................................................43

ACPI Configuration...........................................................................................44

Suspend Mode ..............................................................................................44

ACPI Version Features ...............................................................................44

APM Configuration...........................................................................................45

Power Button Mode...................................................................................45

Restore on AC/Power Loss......................................................................46

Resume on LAN............................................................................................46

Resume on RTC Alarm...............................................................................46

RTC Alarm Date (Days)..............................................................................47

System Time ....................................................................................................47

Spread Spectrum Configuration ................................................................48

CPU Spread Spectrum Setting ...............................................................48

USB Configuration ............................................................................................49

USB Device Mode Enable........................................................................49

USB Endpoint0 Ctrl Clk..............................................................................49

USBD Interface Selection..........................................................................49

CRB Configuration ............................................................................................50

DRAM Clock....................................................................................................50

Select Display Device 1 and 2................................................................50

VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) ...................................................51

OnChip HDAC Device...............................................................................51

WATCH-DOG ................................................................................................51

VT6130 LAN Control..................................................................................51

LAN Option ROM.........................................................................................51

Boot Settings........................................................................................................52

Boot Settings Configuration....................................................................52

Quick Boot.......................................................................................................53

Quiet Boot .......................................................................................................53

Bootup Num-Lock .......................................................................................53

Wait for ‘F1’ if Error .....................................................................................53

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display........................................................................53

Boot Device Priority ..........................................................................................54

1st Boot Device ..............................................................................................54

Security Settings..................................................................................................55

Change Supervisor Password ................................................................55

Change User Password ............................................................................55

Clear User Password...................................................................................55

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Password Check............................................................................................56

Exit Options ..........................................................................................................57

Save Changes and Exit ..............................................................................57

Discard Changes and Exit........................................................................57

Discard Changes ..........................................................................................57

Load Optimal Defaults...............................................................................57

5 Driver Installation...............................................................................................59

Microsoft Driver Support................................................................................60

Linux Driver Support........................................................................................60

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1

Product Overview

1

The ARTiGO-A1150 is an ultra compact embedded system. Its
based on the VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX form factor board and
powered by high performance VIA Eden X2 1.0 GHz processor.
The ARTiGO-A1150 chassis is designed with dual-sided I/O access
plates for easy integration.

The mechanical parts in the ARTiGO-A1150 consist of a system
chassis, removable top cover and front faceplate. The ARTiGO­A1150 comes with built-in SATA data and power cables for 2.5”
SATA hard disks. The ARTiGO-A1150 is also available with an
optional SD card reader and WLAN (wireless LAN) module.

KEY FEATURES

UUUUltra compact chassis for the

ltra compact chassis for the EPIA

ltra compact chassis for the ltra compact chassis for the
The ARTiGO-A1150 houses the VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX form factor
board with a maximum height of 56 mm, width of 99 mm and
length of 146 mm. The ARTiGO-A1150 chassis is rugged
aluminum case, design to ensure maximum reliability.

SSSSmall and

mall and sssstylish design

mall and mall and
The ARTiGO-A1150 housing is composed of three mechanical
parts: the chassis, removable top cover and front faceplate. Its
space saving design enables it to be installed in space critical
environments.

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tylish designtylish design

EPIA----P900

P900

EPIAEPIA

P900P900

Optimized integration with front and rear I/O access

Optimized integration with front and rear I/O access

Optimized integration with front and rear I/O accessOptimized integration with front and rear I/O access
Front and rear I/O access enables the ARTiGO-A1150 to easily
supports various applications as well as for easy integration and
quick setup.

Quick Data Transmission by USB

Quick Data Transmission by USB ddddevice port

Quick Data Transmission by USBQuick Data Transmission by USB
The ARTiGO-A1150 comes with one USB device port that allows
ARTiGO-A1150 as a USB Client device for user friendly and quick
data transfer to another computer.

Display Acceleration

Display Acceleration

Display AccelerationDisplay Acceleration
The ARTiGO-A1150 supports hardware acceleration of MPEG-2,
WMV9 and H.264 for 1080p full HD display

Shock Resistant

Shock Resistant

Shock ResistantShock Resistant
The ARTiGO-A1150 is shock resistant to 20G for maximum
reliability.

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evice portevice port

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Networking

Networking support

Networking Networking
The ARTiGO-A1150 is equipped with an RJ-45 port that supports
Gigabit Ethernet. The ARTiGO-A1150 also has a WLAN module
option that gives the ARTiGO-A1150 freedom of WiFi access.

Embedded OS

Embedded OS rrrready

Embedded OS Embedded OS
The ARTiGO-A1150 is 100% compatible with several operating
systems including Microsoft Widows XP, Windows XP Embedded,
and Linux. ARTiGO-A1150 is also well suited to the newest
Microsoft operating system which is the Windows 7.

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SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

Processor Core
Logic System

System Memory

Graphic

Gigabit Ethernet

Audio

CPU

CPUCPU

• VIA Eden X2 1.0 GHz processor

• NanoBGA2 package

• 800 MHz Front Side Bus speed

• 2 MB L2 Cache memory
System Chipset

System Chipset

System ChipsetSystem Chipset

• VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset
BIOS

BIOS

BIOSBIOS

• AMI BIOS

• 8Mbit LPC Flash Memory
System Power Management

System Power Management

System Power ManagementSystem Power Management

• Times Power On

• ACPI Supported

Technology

Technology

TechnologyTechnology

• One DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM SODIMM slot

Maximum Capacity

Maximum Capacity

Maximum CapacityMaximum Capacity

• Supports memory sizes up to 4 GB

Controller

Controller

ControllerController

• Integrated VIA Chrome9 HCM DX9 3D/2D Graphics and
Video Processor

• Integrated Unified Video Decoding Accelerator for
MPEG-2(VLD), WMV9/VC1(VLD or iDCT), H.264(VLD)

Display Memory

Display Memory

Display MemoryDisplay Memory

• Optimized Shared Memory Architecture (UMA), supports
up to 512 MB frame buffer using system memory

CRT Interface

CRT Interface

CRT InterfaceCRT Interface

• Supports one VGA connector

• Pixel resolution support up 1920 x 1200

HDMI

HDMI® Interface

Interface

HDMIHDMI

Interface Interface

• Supports one HDMI® port

Dual Independent Display

Dual Independent Display

Dual Independent DisplayDual Independent Display

• Two independent display engines built-in VX900 chipset,
Support CRT+HDMI at different resolutions, pixel depths,
and refresh rates with completely two different video
contents supports

Controller

Controller

ControllerController

• Onboard VIA VT6130G Gigabit Ethernet controllers

Interface

Interface

InterfaceInterface

• One RJ-45 connector

• Supports Wake On LAN (WOL)

Controller

Controller

ControllerController

• VIA VT2021 High Definition Audio Codec

Interface

Interface

InterfaceInterface

• Support three 3.5Ø Audio jacks (Line-in, Line-out, and Mic-in)

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USB 2.0

Storage
Interface

System Indicator

Watchdog Timer

I/O connectors

Power Supply

UUUUSB

SB 2.0

2.0 ports

ports

SBSB

2.0 2.0

ports ports

• Supports four USB 2.0 ports

• Supports one USB device port

Hard Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Drive

• One 2.5-inch hard disk drive bay supports 2.5-inch SATA
interface HDD and Flash SSD

SD

SD

SDSD

• Reserve space for optional support of one SD card by
EMIO-5130 (optional) SD card reader

Power Status LED

Power Status LED

Power Status LEDPower Status LED

• One green color LED

HDD Activity LED

HDD Activity LED

HDD Activity LEDHDD Activity LED

• One red color LED

Output

Output

OutputOutput

• System reset

Interval

Interval

IntervalInterval

• Programmable 1~255 sec.

Front I/O

Front I/O

Front I/OFront I/O

• Two USB 2.0 host ports

• One USB device port

• Three 3.5Ø Audio jacks support

• Line-in, Line-out and Mic.-in

Rear I/O

Rear I/O

Rear I/ORear I/O

• One VGA connector (D-Sub 15-pin female connector)

• Two USB 2.0 host ports

• One HDMI® connector

• One RJ-45 connector for Gigabit Ethernet connection

Left I/O

Left I/O

Left I/O Left I/O

• One SD slot for SD card (optional)

Power Consumption

Power Consumption

Power ConsumptionPower Consumption

• Typical 12.84W, Maximum 20.72W

Input Voltage

Input Voltage

Input VoltageInput Voltage

• DC 12V Power Input

• Typical Power Input: 12VDC @ 1.07A

Power Input Connector

Power Input Connector

Power Input ConnectorPower Input Connector

• DC Power Input connector by DC Jack connector

Fuse Rating

Fuse Rating

Fuse RatingFuse Rating

• 7A @ 125V

5

Mechanical

Environment
Specifications

Software
Compatibility

Construction

Construction

ConstructionConstruction

• Aluminum Chassis Housing

Mounting

Mounting

MountingMounting

• Optional Wall/VESA dual function mouting bracket

Dimension (W x H x D)

Dimension (W x H x D)

Dimension (W x H x D)Dimension (W x H x D)

• 146 mm x 52 mm x 99 mm

Weight

Weight

WeightWeight

• 0.6 Kg (1.32 lbs)

Operating

Operating Temperatur

OperatingOperating

• 0°C up to 45°C

Storage

Storage Temperature

StorageStorage

• -10°C to 60°C

Operating

Operating HHHHumidity

OperatingOperating

• 0% ~ 90% @ 45°C, relative humidity, non-condensing

Vibration loading during operation

Vibration loading during operation

Vibration loading during operationVibration loading during operation

• 0.6Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5~500Hz, 1 Oct./min,

1hr/axis
Shock during

Shock during operation

Shock duringShock during

• 20G, IEC 60068-2-27, half size, 11ms duration

EMC approved

EMC approved

EMC approvedEMC approved

• CE, FCC Class B

Operating System

Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System

• Microsoft Windows 7

• Microsoft Widows XP

• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded

• Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard

• Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7

• Linux

Temperatureeee

TemperaturTemperatur

Temperature

TemperatureTemperature

umidity

umidityumidity

operation

operation operation

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SD

50 mm

52 mm

2.01 mm

14 mm

99 mm

ARTIGO-A1150 DIMENSIONS

146 mm

56 mm

Inspired by Pico-ITX

5

52 mm

7

8

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Front, Rear and Side

I/O Pin Descriptions

and Functionality

9

HDMI

DC IN 12V

Power port

VGA port

USB port 4

USB port 3

LAN port

HDMI port

SD

SD Card slot

FRONT I/O LAYOUT

USB port 1

USB port 2

Power button

Inspired by Pico-ITX

5

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

REAR I/O LAYOUT

SIDE I/O LAYOUT

Mini USB port

Power LED

HDD LED

10

I/O PIN DESCRIPTION

Power Button

The ARTiGO-A1150 comes with a Power On/Off
button, that supports Soft Power-On/Off (Instant
Off or 4-Second Delay) and Suspend.

LED Indicators (Power LED and HDD LED)

There are two LEDs on the front face
plate that indicate the system status: The
Power LED indicates the power status
and flashes in green. The HDD LED
indicates the hard disk status and flashes
in red.

USB device port

The ARTiGO-A1150 provides a USB device port in the front panel for
quick data transfer to another computer.

Pin Signal

1 +5VUSBD
2 USBDP­3 USBDP+
4 USBID
5 GND

USB 2.0 ports

The ARTiGO-A1150 provides four USB 2.0 ports (two in the front
panel, and two in the rear panel) for Plug & Play and hot
swapping access to external devices. The USB interface complies
with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0.

Pin Signal

1 VCC
2 USB_P0­3 USB_P0+
4 GND

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Audio Ports (Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in)

The ARTiGO-A1150 offers High Definition Audio through three

3.5 mm TRS jack connectors: Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in.

The Line-out jack is for connecting to external speakers or
headphones. The Line-In jack is for connecting to an external audio
device such as a CD player, tape player, etc. The Mic-in jack is for
connecting to a microphone.

Connector

Line-out Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color lime green, SHIELDED
Line-in Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color light blue, SHIELDED
Mic-in Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color light pink, SHIELDED

Type

VGA Port

The ARTiGO-A1150 provides a high resolution VGA interface
through a 15-pin D-sub female connector to support analog VGA
CRT monitors. It supports VGA and VESA, up to 1920 x 1200 @
60Hz resolution and up to 256 MB shared memory.

Pin Signal

1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 NC
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 NC
10 GND
11 NC
12 DDC DAT
13 H-SYNC
14 V-SYNC
15 DDC CLK

12

HDMI® Port

The ARTiGO-A1150 provides a High Definition Multimedia
Interface port for connecting to high definition video and digital
audio. The HDMI® port connector allows you to connect digital
video devices which utilize a high definition video signal.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 TX2+ 2 GND
3 TX2- 4 TX1+
5 GND 6 TX1­7 TX0+ 8 GND
9 TX0- 10 TXC+
11 GND 12 TXC­13 - 14 ­15 DDCSCL 16 DDCSDA
17 GND 18 +5V
19 Hot Plug Detect

LAN Port

The ARTiGO-A1150 is equipped with the VIA VT6122 Gigabit LAN
controller. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack
connector with LED indicators to show its Active/Link status
(green LED) and Speed status (white LED).

Pin Signal

1 TXPA
2 TXNA
3 TXPB
4 TXNB
5 TXPC
6 TXNC
7 TXPD
8 TXND

Power Input (DC-In) Port

The ARTiGO-A1150 comes with a DC Power Input connector jack.

Pin Signal

1 GND
2 +12V

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