VIA Technologies ARTiGO A900, ATG-A900-1D10A1 User Manual
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USER MANUAL
ARTiGO A900
Fanless ultra-compact Android system
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A 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
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.
Notice 3
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.
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
60°C (140°F). The equipment may be damaged.
Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
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
ATG-A900-1D10A1
1 x ARTiGO A900 system
1 x AC-to-DC adapter
1 x Adapter dock head
1 x COM cable
1 x DIO cable
1 x Jumper cap pack
1 x Rubber feet pack
1 x Console cable (3-wired for debugging the console)
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
ATG-A900-1D10A1
Android System with 1.0GHz VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC,
2GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC, 3 x USB 2.0, Line-out, Mic-in, Mini HDMI-
out, , Mini USB 2.0, COM, DIO, Gigabit Ethernet, Micro SD card slot,
miniPCIe slot, mSATA slot, and 12V DC-in
Optional Accessories
Wireless Modules
Part Number Description
00GO27100BU2B0D0
VNT9271BU0DB IEEE 802.11 b/g/n USB Wi-Fi dongle
EMIO-2550-00A1
3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with
GPS and SIM card slot
(Note: GPS function is not currently supported for ARTiGO A900)
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1
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. Networking Support ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.6. Wide Range of Operating Temperatures ............................................................................................... 1
1.1.7. Mounting Solution ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.8. Embedded OS Ready ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2. Product Specifications .................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Panel Layout...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2. External I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality ..................................................................... 8
2.1. Power On/Off Button ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. LED Indicator .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Audio Jacks ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4. USB 2.0 Port .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Gigabit Ethernet Port .................................................................................................................... 10
2.6. Mini HDMI-Out Port ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.7. Mini USB 2.0 Port ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.8. Micro SD Card Slot ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.9. DIO Connector ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.10. COM Connector ............................................................................................................................ 14
2.11. DC-In Jack ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3. Onboard I/O ................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1. mSATA Slot .................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2. MiniPCIe Slot .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3. Console Debug Pin Header ........................................................................................................ 16
4. Onboard Jumpers ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.1. COM Mode Select Jumper .......................................................................................................... 18
4.2. COM Voltage Select Jumper ...................................................................................................... 19
4.3. DIO Voltage Select Jumper ........................................................................................................ 19
4.4. Miscellaneous Select Jumper ..................................................................................................... 21
5. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................ 23
5.1. Installing the mSATA module .................................................................................................... 23
5.2. Installing the miniPCIe 3G/Wi-Fi module and antenna ......................................................... 25
5.3. Installing the Rubber feet ............................................................................................................ 29
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5.4. Connecting Console cable .......................................................................................................... 30
5.5. Installing the VESA mounting kit (optional) ............................................................................ 31
5.6. Connecting the COM and DIO cables ..................................................................................... 34
6. Software and Technical Supports ........................................................................................... 35
6.1. Android Support............................................................................................................................ 35
6.1.1. Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2. Technical Supports and Assistance ........................................................................................... 35
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Front panel I/O layout .......................................................................................................................................6
Figure 2: Back panel I/O layout .........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Front side view dimensions ...............................................................................................................................7
Figure 4: Right side view dimension ................................................................................................................................7
Figure 5: Bottom side view dimensions ..........................................................................................................................7
Figure 6: Power on/off button diagram ...........................................................................................................................8
Figure 7: LED indicator diagram ........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 8: Audio jack diagram .............................................................................................................................................8
Figure 9: USB 2.0 port diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 10: Gigabit Ethernet port diagram .................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 11: Mini HDMI-out port diagram ....................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 12: Mini USB 2.0 port diagram ........................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 13: Micro SD card slot diagram ......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 14: DIO connector diagram ................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 15: COM connector diagram ............................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 16: DC-in jack diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 17: mSATA slot diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 18: MiniPCIe slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 19: Console pin header diagram ....................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 20: Jumper settings example ............................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 21: COM mode select jumper diagram ........................................................................................................... 18
Figure 22: COM voltage select jumper diagram ........................................................................................................ 19
Figure 23: DIO voltage select jumper diagram .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 24: Miscellaneous select jumper diagram ...................................................................................................... 21
Figure 25: Removing the bottom access cover .......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 26: Inserting mSATA module ............................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 27: Securing mSATA module............................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 28: Installing miniPCIe 3G/Wi-Fi module ........................................................................................................ 25
Figure 29: Securing miniPCIe 3G/Wi-Fi module ......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 30: Unscrewing the top cover ........................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 31: Removing top cover and antenna hole cover ......................................................................................... 27
Figure 32: Installing 3G/Wi-Fi antenna ......................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 33: Connecting 3G/Wi-Fi antenna cable to the miniPCIe module ............................................................ 28
Figure 34: Reinstalling the bottom access cover ....................................................................................................... 28
Figure 35: Installing the rubber feet ............................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 36: Connecting Console cable .......................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 37: Installing the VESA bracket ......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 38: Installing the VESA plate ............................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 39: Installing ARTiGO A900 system to the VESA plate .............................................................................. 33
Figure 40: Connecting the COM and DIO cables ...................................................................................................... 34
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List of Tables
Table 1: Audio jack description ........................................................................................................................................9
Table 2: USB 2.0 ports pinout ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout .......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 4: Gigabit Ethernet port LED color definition ................................................................................................. 11
Table 5: Mini HDMI-out port pinout............................................................................................................................. 11
Table 6: Mini USB 2.0 port pinout ................................................................................................................................. 12
Table 7: Micro SD card slot pinout .............................................................................................................................. 13
Table 8: DIO connector pinout ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 9: COM connector pinout ................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 10: DC-in jack pinout ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Table 11: COM mode select jumper settings ............................................................................................................ 18
Table 12: COM voltage select jumper settings ......................................................................................................... 19
Table 13: DIO voltage select jumper settings ........................................................................................................... 20
Table 14: Miscellaneous select jumper settings ........................................................................................................ 22
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1. Product Overview
The VIA ARTiGO A900 is an ultra compact, ultra slim and completely fanless embedded system that
provides blistering 3D graphics and Full HD video performance, flexible I/O connectivity options, network
features, and advanced software development tools for a wide range of interactive kiosks, home automation,
signage, HMI, and other advanced IoT and M2M applications.
The ARTiGO A900 system is based on the Pico-ITX mainboard form factor, powered by 1.0GHz VIA Elite
E1000 Cortex-A9 dual-core processor and completely compatible with Android operating system. The
ARTiGO A900 is optimized for both power and performance with a wide operating temperature range from
-5°C to 50°C, while offering very low power consumption of typical 5W.
The ARTiGO A900 system supports dual sided multiple I/O connectors such as USB 2.0 ports, audio jacks,
Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI-out port, mini USB 2.0 port, Micro SD card slot, and configurable COM and DIO
connectors for diversified embedded applications. In addition, the ARTiGO A900 offers onboard mSATA slot
for mSATA storage and miniPCIe slot for 3G/Wi-Fi connectivity.
1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. ARM Based System
Using a dual core superscalar VIA Elite E1000 Cortex A9 processor at 1.0GHz speed, the VIA Embedded
ARM based system ARTiGO A900 provides a full range of feature-rich, extremely power-efficient, superb in
multi-tasking performance 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 A900 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 steel bottom chassis.
1.1.3. Optimize Integration with Multiple I/O Access
Front and rear I/O access enables the ARTiGO A900 to easily support various applications as well as for easy
integration and quick setup.
1.1.4. Storage Expansion
ARTiGO A900 has an onboard 4GB eMMC flash storage, Micro SD card slot, and mSATA slot for mSATA
module to enable flexible storage.
1.1.5. Networking Support
The ARTiGO A900 is equipped with RJ-45 port that supports high speed Gigabit Ethernet. It also has wireless
networking support that give the system a freedom of 3G/Wi-Fi network connectivity through miniPCIe slot.
1.1.6. Wide Range of Operating Temperatures
The ARTiGO A900 carries a qualified thermal performance design which allows a wide range of operating
temperatures from -5°C ~ 50°C, suitable for critical applications.
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1.1.7. Mounting Solution
ARTiGO A900 supports multiple methods for mounting. It can be mounted to VESA mountable surfaces or
even to wall with the VESA mounting kit (optional).
1.1.8. Embedded OS Ready
The ARTiGO A900 is compatible with Android 4.4.2 operating system.
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1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
o 1.0GHz VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC
System Memory
o 2GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard
Storage
o 4GB eMMC Flash memory
o Supports one mSATA slot
Graphics
o Three integrated, independent 3D/2D and video processing units
o Graphics engine supporting Open GL® ES 3.0, hardware acceleration
o Supports MPEG-2, VC1 and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p
LAN
o Realtek RTL8111G PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller
o Supports one Gigabit Ethernet port
Audio
o Wolfson WM8960 Audio Codec
o Supports Line-out and Mic-in
HDMI
o Integrated HDMI transmitter
USB
o Supports three USB 2.0 ports and one Mini USB 2.0
o
Support USB onboard connector to support USB Wi-Fi module (manufacturing option)
Caution:
Please do not attempt to assemble/disassemble the USB-WiFi module manually, or it may damage the device.
COM
o EXAR (XR21V1412) 4-CH Full USB UART controller
o Supports one COM connector (support RS-232/RS-485)
o 5V/12V power selection by jumper COM1_PW for COM connector
Watchdog Timer
o When the system hangs, the watchdog will reboot the system after timeout
Expansion I/O
o Supports one miniPCIe slot for 3G/Wi-Fi module
Front Panel I/O
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o 1 x Power on/off button with built-in LED
o 1 x Red LED indicator for mSATA status
o 2 x Audio jacks: Line-out and Mic-in
o 3 x USB 2.0 ports
Back Panel I/O
o 1 x 8-pin COM connector (RS-232/485)
o 1 x 7-pin DIO connector supports 4-bit GPIO (2 GPI + 2 GPO)
o 1 x Mini HDMI-out port
o 1 x Mini USB 2.0 port (Type AB connector)
o 1 x Micro SD card slot
o 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ-45)
o 1 x DC-in jack
o 2 x Antenna holes for 3G/Wi-Fi (manufacturing option)
Bottom Panel I/O (opening cover)
o 1 x miniPCIe slot
o 1 x mSATA slot
o 1 x Console debug pin header
Power Supply
o 12V DC-in (typical: 5W)
Mechanical
o
Construction
• Aluminum top cover
• Metal chassis housing
• Removable bottom access door for mSATA slot and mini PCIe slot access
o
Mounting
• Support VESA mount (100mm x 100mm) (optional)
o
Dimension (W x H x D)
• 125mm x 30mm x 125mm (4.92” x 1.18” x 4.92”)
o
Weight
• 0.525kg (1.15lbs)
Environmental Specification
o
Operating Temperature
• -5°C ~50°C
o
Operating Humidity
• 0% ~ 90% @ 45°C (non- condensing)
o
Vibration Loading During Operation (with onboard eMMC and mSATA)
• 5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5~500Hz, 1hr/axis
o
Shock During Operation (with onboard eMMC and mSATA)
• 50G, IEC 60068-2-27, half size, 11ms duration
o
Compliance
• CE, FCC, CCC Class A
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Software Compatibility (Operating System)
o Android 4.4.2
Note:
As the operating temperature provided in the specifications is a result of the test performed in VIA’s chamber, a
number of variables can influence this result. Please note that the working temperature may vary depending on
the actual situation and environment. It is highly suggested to execute a solid testing and take all the variables
into consideration when building the system. Please ensure that the system runs well under the operating
temperature in terms of application.
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1.3. Panel Layout
Figure 1: Front panel I/O layout
Figure 2: Back panel I/O layout
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