VIA Technologies ARTiGO A800 User Manual
USER MANUAL
ARTiGO A800
Ultra Compact and Slim Size System
with ARM based VAB-800 board
1.05-11282014-102800
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC
FCC----A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCCFCC
A Radio Frequency Interference StatementA Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 user will be required to correct the interference at his
personal expense.
Notice 1
Notice 1
Notice 1Notice 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
Notice 2
Notice 2Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Not
Notice 3
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The product described in this document is designed for general use, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the conflicts
or damages arising from incompatibility of the product. Check compatibility issue with your local sales representatives before
placing an order.
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.
Safety Precautions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly
110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's
Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature
above 75°C (167°F). The equipment may be damaged.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
Do not place anything over the power cord.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment
from overheating.
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Box Contents
1 x ARTiGO A800 system
1 x AC-to-DC adapter, DC 5V/2A, 10W
1 x COM connector cable
2 x Jumper caps
4 x VESA mounting screws (M4 x 6mm)
4 x Rubber foot
Ordering Information
Part Number
Part Number Description
Part NumberPart Number
AT
ATGGGG----A800
A800----1S08A1
ATAT
1S08A1 ARTiGO System with Freescale Cortex-A8 Single Core i.MX537
A800A800
1S08A11S08A1
Description
DescriptionDescription
800 MHz, 4GB Flash, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mini
HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x LAN, 1 x DC-In jack and 1 x Micro SD slot
Optional Accessories
Model Number
Model Number Description
Model NumberModel Number
EMIO-1533-00A1 Wireless USB IEEE802.11 b/g/n Standards Assembly Kit
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Table of Contents
1.
1. Product Overview
Product Overview................................
1.1.
Product OverviewProduct Overview
1.1.
Key Features................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1. ARM based system ................................................................................. 1
1.1.2. Ultra compact slim size and space saving............................................ 1
1.1.3. Optimize integration with multiple I/O access................................ 1
1.1.4. Storage expansion .................................................................................. 1
1.1.5. Mounting solution................................................................................... 2
1.1.6. Networking support ............................................................................... 2
1.1.7. Embedded OS ready ............................................................................. 2
1.2.
Product Specifications................................................................................. 3
1.3.
Panel Layout .................................................................................................. 6
1.4.
Dimensions .................................................................................................... 7
2.
2. External I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality
External I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality................................
2.2.
External I/O Pin Descriptions and FunctionalityExternal I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality
2.1.
Power Button................................................................................................. 9
2.2.
USB 2.0 Port................................................................................................... 9
2.3.
Audio Jacks ..................................................................................................10
2.4.
VGA Connector ..........................................................................................11
2.5.
Mini HDMI® Port......................................................................................... 12
2.6.
RJ-45 LAN Port (Fast Ethernet)................................................................ 13
2.7.
DC-In Jack .................................................................................................... 14
2.8.
Micro SD Card Slot.................................................................................... 14
2.9.
COM Connector .........................................................................................15
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3.
3. Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation ................................
3.3.
Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
3.1.
Installing Micro SD Card........................................................................... 17
3.2.
Removing Chassis Top Cover .................................................................. 19
3.3.
Installing WLAN (WiFi) kit .......................................................................20
3.4.
Selecting Boot Device............................................................................... 22
3.5.
Connecting COM Connector (optional)...............................................23
3.6.
Installing Rubber Feet ............................................................................... 24
3.7.
Installing VESA mounting kit (optional) ............................................... 25
4.
4. Software and Technical Supports
Software and Technical Supports ................................
4.4.
Software and Technical SupportsSoftware and Technical Supports
4.1.
Linux Driver Support.................................................................................. 29
4.1.1. Driver Installation.................................................................................. 29
4.2.
Technical Supports and Assistance........................................................ 29
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Appendix A. Power Consumption Report
Appendix A. Power Consumption Report................................
Appendix A. Power Consumption ReportAppendix A. Power Consumption Report
A.1. ATG-A800-1S08A1 ............................................................................................ 31
A.1.1. Idle Status..................................................................................................... 31
A.1.2. Suspend Status ............................................................................................ 31
A.1.3. Run Demo Test............................................................................................ 31
A.1.4. S5 Status ....................................................................................................... 32
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Lists of Figures
Figure 1: Front Panel layout ............................................................................................ 6
Figure 2: Rear Panel layout.............................................................................................. 6
Figure 3: Front view dimension ...................................................................................... 7
Figure 4: Side view dimension........................................................................................ 7
Figure 5: Bottom view dimension .................................................................................. 7
Figure 6: Power button diagram .................................................................................... 9
Figure 7: USB 2.0 port diagram ...................................................................................... 9
Figure 8: Audio jack receptacle stack diagram ......................................................... 10
Figure 9: VGA connector diagram ............................................................................... 11
Figure 10: Mini HDMI® port diagram .......................................................................... 12
Figure 11: RJ-45 LAN port diagram .............................................................................13
Figure 12: DC-In jack diagram....................................................................................... 14
Figure 13: Micro SD Card slot diagram ...................................................................... 14
Figure 14: COM connector diagram ........................................................................... 15
Figure 15: Removing Micro SD card access cover ................................................... 17
Figure 16: Inserting Micro SD card .............................................................................. 18
Figure 17: Removing top cover screws ......................................................................19
Figure 18: Remove top cover chassis.......................................................................... 19
Figure 19: Installing WLAN module ........................................................................... 20
Figure 20: Connecting WLAN board-to-board cable............................................. 20
Figure 21: Removing WLAN antenna hole cover..................................................... 21
Figure 22: Installing WLAN antenna ........................................................................... 21
Figure 23: Boot Device select jumper ........................................................................22
Figure 24: Connecting COM connector cable..........................................................23
Figure 25: Installing rubber feet................................................................................... 24
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Lists of Tables
Table 1: USB 2.0 ports pinout ........................................................................................ 9
Table 2: Audio jack receptacle description .............................................................. 10
Table 3: VGA connector pinout .................................................................................. 11
Table 4: Mini HDMI® port pinout................................................................................ 12
Table 5: RJ-45 LAN port pinout................................................................................... 13
Table 6: RJ-45 LAN port color LED definition.......................................................... 13
Table 7: DC-In jack pinout ............................................................................................ 14
Table 8: COM connector pinout ................................................................................. 15
Table 9: Boot Device select jumper settings ............................................................ 22
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1. Product Overview
Product Overview
1.1.
Product OverviewProduct Overview
The VIA ARTiGO A800 is an ultra compact, ultra slim and fanless embedded
system using VIA VAB-800 Pico ITX board powered by Freescale Cortex-A8
ARM processor, and completely compatible with Android 2.3 and Ubuntu
10.04 operating systems.
The ARTiGO A800 is optimized for both power and performance with a wide
operating temperature range from 0°C to 50°C, while offering very low power
consumption of typical 5W. It also supports multiple I/O connectors such as
USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, mini HDMI® port, Ethernet port and audio ports for
diversified embedded applications. In addition, the ARTiGO A800 offers
Micro SD card slot and optional WLAN connectivity using the VIA EMIO-1533
module.
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1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. ARM based system
Using a single core superscalar ARM Cortex A8 processor at 800 MHz speed,
the VIA Embedded ARM based system ARTiGO A800 provides a full range of
feature-rich, extremely power-efficient, and cost-effective solutions that are
suitable for the fast-emerging, ultra-portable embedded computing
applications.
1.1.2. Ultra compact slim size and space saving
The ARTiGO A800 has an ultra slim and compact chassis, designed to save
space that makes it suitable to install in space critical environment and to
ensure maximum reliability. Its chassis design has a robust aluminum alloy top
cover and bottom steel chassis.
1.1.3. Optimize integration with multiple I/O access
Front and rear I/O access enables the ARTiGO A800 to easily support various
applications as well as for easy integration and quick setup.
1.1.4. Storage expansion
The Micro SD slot enables the ARTiGO A800 to have a flexible storage of
Micro SD card memory.
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1.1.5. Mounting solution
ARTiGO A800 supports multiple methods for mounting; it can be mounted to
VESA mountable surfaces or even to wall with the VESA mounting kit.
1.1.6. Networking support
The ARTiGO A800 is equipped with RJ-45 port that supports high speed
100Mbit Ethernet. It also has wireless networking option that give the system
a freedom of WiFi access through EMIO-1533 WLAN USB module.
1.1.7. Embedded OS ready
The ARTiGO A800 is compatible with Android 2.3 and Ubuntu 10.04
operating systems.
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1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
System Memory
System Memory
System MemorySystem Memory
Flash
Flash
FlashFlash
Graphics
Graphics
GraphicsGraphics
Ethernet
Ethernet
EthernetEthernet
High Definition Audio
High Definition Audio
High Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Serial
Serial
SerialSerial
Freescale Cortex-A8 Single-Core i.MX537 @ 800 MHz
1GB DDR3-800 SDRAM using 128M x16 memory devices
eMMC Flash default 4GB
Controller
Controller
ControllerController
Support two independent, integrated graphics processing units:
OpenGL® ES 2.0 3D graphics accelerator
CRT Interface
CRT Interface
CRT InterfaceCRT Interface
HDMI
HDMI® Interface
HDMIHDMI
Controller
Controller
ControllerController
Interface
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Controller
Controller
ControllerController
Interface
Interface
InterfaceInterface
USB
USB
USBUSB
OpenVG™ 1.1 2D graphics accelerator
Onboard 1 x VGA connector
Interface
Interface Interface
Silicon Image SiI9024A HDMI Transmitter
Onboard 1 x mini HDMI connector
SMSC LAN8720A 10/100 PHY Transceiver with HP Auto-MDIX support
Support One RJ45 connector
Freescale SGTL5000 Low Power Stereo Codec with Headphone
Support Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In connectors via cable
SMSC USB 2.0 High Speed 4-Port Hub Controller
4 x USB ports, USB 2.0 compliant
2 x USB ports connector onboard
1 x USB ports connector
1 x USB 2.0 pin header onboard support optional VIA 802.11n WiFi
module EMIO-1533.
Notes
Notes::::
NotesNotes
1. The maximum power for both USB ports is 2.5W.
2. Reserve at least one USB port for keyboard or mouse usage.
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Storage
Storage Interface
Interface
Storage Storage
InterfaceInterface
Interface
Interface
InterfaceInterface
eMMC Flash default 4GB
1 x Onboard Micro SD slot
System Indicator
System Indicator
System IndicatorSystem Indicator
Power Status LED
Power Status LED
Power Status LEDPower Status LED
1 x Power button with blue color LED
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog TimerWatchdog Timer
Output
Output
OutputOutput
Integrated watch dog timer supports two comparison points. Each
comparison point can interrupt ARM core, 2nd comparison point capable of
generating external interrupts on WDOG line
I/O
I/O PPPPorts and
orts and CCCConnectors
I/O I/O
orts and orts and
onnectors
onnectorsonnectors
Front
Front PPPPanel
anel
Front Front
anel anel
1 x Power On/Off button with Power LED
2 x USB 2.0 ports
3 x 3.5ø Audio jack as Line-Out, Line-In and Mic-In
Rear
Rear PPPPanel
anel
Rear Rear
anelanel
1 x VGA connector
1 x Mini HDMI® port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port (10/100Mbps Ethernet)
1 x DC-In jack
1 x Antenna hole reserved for Wireless LAN (WiFi)
Bottom
Bottom SSSSide
Bottom Bottom
Onboard J
Onboard Jumper
Onboard JOnboard J
ide (open window with removable cover)
ideide
1 x Micro SD slot
1 x COM connector (for debugging only)
umper
umperumper
1 x Boot Device select jumper (select Micro SD / eMMC / USB-OTG)
Power Supply
Power Supply
Power SupplyPower Supply
Input Voltage
Input Voltage
Input VoltageInput Voltage
DC 5V
Power Input Connector
Power Input Connector
Power Input ConnectorPower Input Connector
1 x DC Power Input with DC Jack
Power Consumption
Power Consumption
Power ConsumptionPower Consumption
Typical: 5W
Mechanical
Mechanical
MechanicalMechanical
Construction
Construction
ConstructionConstruction
Aluminum top Cover
Metal chassis housing
Support 75 mm x 75 mm VESA mount hole
Inside WiFi Mo
Inside WiFi Mounting
Inside WiFi MoInside WiFi Mo
Mounting hole on P910-C daughter board for EMIO-1533 module
unting
untingunting
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