tBOX312-870-FL User's Manual

tBOX312-870-FL Series
Embedded System
User’s Manual
Disclaimers
This manual has been carefully checked and believed to contain accurate information.
Axiomtek Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or any third
party’s rights, and any liability arising from such use.
Axiomtek does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy,
completeness or usefulness of any information in this document. Axiomtek does not make
any commitment to update the information in this manual.
Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time
without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Copyright 2014 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
March 2014, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan
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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1.
User should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting without Axiomtek FAE’s
instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause system to become
damage
2.
The tBOX312-870-FL does not come equipped with an operating system. An
operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the
computer.
3.
Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any
static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the tBOX312-870-FL 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 tBOX312-870-FL is properly
grounded.
5.
Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
6.
Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only.
Do not spray any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.
7.
Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -40℃ or above 85℃. It may damage the equipment.
8.
Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must,
only a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards
are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic
discharge, observe the following precautions:

Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the
system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static
electricity on your body.

When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding strap, available
from most electronic component stores.
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Classification
1.
2.
3.
4.
Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP40
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Mode of operation: Continuous
General Cleaning Tips
You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the computer. When you
clean any single part or component for the computer, please read and understand the details
below fully.
When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth.
1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner to
absorb the dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the component or computer.
3. Never drop the components inside the computer or get circuit board damp or wet.
4. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for the
sake of cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients.
5. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the computer.
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Cleaning Tools:
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning
your computer and peripherals users can also use household items to clean their computers
and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your
computer or computer peripherals.
Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be able to be cleaned using
a product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it will be mentioned in the
cleaning.
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Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component. Although
paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, we still recommend
you to rub it with a piece of cloth.
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Water or rubbing alcohol: You may moisten a piece of cloth a bit with some water or
rubbing alcohol and rub it on the computer. Unknown solvents may be harmful to the
plastics parts.

Vacuum cleaner: Absorb the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles
out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over time
these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and cause circuitry to corrode.

Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent
tools for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and other locations.

Foam swabs: Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam
swabs.
NOTE: We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you
start to clean any single components.
Please follow the steps below:
1. Close all application programs
2. Close operating software
3. Turn off power switch
4. Remove all device
5. Pull out power cable
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Scrap Computer Recycling
If the computer equipments need the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly
recommended that you should inform your Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for the
suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working well,
please contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will make the proper
arrangement.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® and Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corp.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers .............................................................................................................. ii
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ iii
Classification .......................................................................................................... iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
1.1
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.3
1.4
1.5
General Description ............................................................................ 1
System Specifications ........................................................................ 2
CPU .................................................................................................................... 2
System I/O ......................................................................................................... 2
System Specification ........................................................................................ 2
Driver CD Content ............................................................................................. 3
Dimensions ......................................................................................... 4
I/O Outlets............................................................................................ 5
Packing List ......................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................... 7
2.1
2.2
Installing the swappable HDD/SSD or CFast Card............................ 7
Installing the Express Mini Card ........................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3 Jumper Setting & Connector ............................................................ 9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
3.3.8
3.3.9
3.3.10
3.3.11
3.3.12
SBC layout ........................................................................................... 9
Jumper Setting Summary ................................................................. 10
Connectors ........................................................................................ 11
VGA & DVI Connector .................................................................................... 11
Serial Port Connector ..................................................................................... 12
USB3.0 Stack Ports ........................................................................................ 12
LED Indicators................................................................................................. 13
DC Power Input connector ............................................................................. 13
LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4) ...................................................................... 13
Digital I/O Connector ...................................................................................... 14
SIM Card Connector ....................................................................................... 14
PCI-Express Mini Card Connector ................................................................ 15
CFast™ Socket................................................................................................ 16
USB2.0 Stack ports ......................................................................................... 17
CANBus Connector ........................................................................................ 17
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY .......................................................... 19
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Starting .............................................................................................. 19
Navigation Keys ................................................................................ 20
Main Menu ......................................................................................... 21
Advanced Menu ................................................................................ 22
Chipset Menu .................................................................................... 31
Boot Menu ......................................................................................... 34
Security Menu ................................................................................... 35
Save & Exit Menu .............................................................................. 36
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER................................................................... 37
APPENDIX B DIGITAL I/O .................................................................................. 39
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APPENDIX C POWER ON PROCEDURE .......................................................... 41
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
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Introduction ....................................................................................... 41
Power Input Mode Setting ................................................................ 42
DC-inlet Introduction ........................................................................ 43
Power on cabling example ............................................................... 44
tBOX312-870-FL Series User’s Manual
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX312-870-FL.
The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
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1.1
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Package List
General Description
®
The tBOX312-870-FL is an embedded system that supports onboard Intel Core™ i73517UE processor (1.7 up to 2.8 GHz) or i3-3217UE processor (1.6 GHz), to provide
®
®
®
Windows 7 embedded, Windows 7, Windows WinCE embedded and Linux, suitable for the
most endurable operation. It features fanless design with full feature I/O, supports onboard
4GB DDR3 memory, and enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer.

Features
 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i (17W) processor onboard
 Intel® QM77 PCH
 High performance DDR3-1600 4GB memory onboard
 eMARK, ISO7637 certificate
 Fanless with Operating temperature range of -40°C ~ +70°C
 Isolated RS-232/422/485, CANbus and DIO
 Support USB 3.0 and SATA3
 2 removable & lockable 2.5” SATA HDD and 1 CFast™
 3 internal PCI Express Mini Card slot and one SIM slot
 Lockable I/O interface and LAN and USB connector
 Comply to fire protection of railway vehicles Europe standard PrCEN TS 45545-2
 IEEE 802.3at PoE Giga LAN

Reliable and Stable Design
 The tBOX312-870-FL adopts the advanced cooling system and supporting the
CFast™, which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments, best for
industrial automation, digital signage and gaming application.

Embedded O.S. Supported
®
 The tBOX312-870-FL not only supports Windows 7, but also supports embedded
®
OS, such as Windows 7 embedded, WinCE and Linux. For storage device, the
tBOX312-870-FL supports two 2.5" SATA HDD drive bays, and one CFast™ slot.
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System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
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CPU
 Onboard Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE processor (4M Cache, 1.7 up to 2.8 GHz)
 Onboard Intel® Core™ i3-3217UE processor (3M Cache, 1.6 GHz)

BIOS

American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.
“Load Optimized Default” to backup customized Setting in the BIOS flash chip to
prevent from CMOS battery fail
System Memory
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Onboard 4GB DDR3-1600 Memory
Graphics
 Integrated in the Intel® HD Graphics 4000 for DVI, CRT
1.2.2
System I/O

Three 9-pin D-Sub male connectors, COM1~3 for isolated RS-232/422/485

One 9-pin D-sub male connectors isolated CANbus

One 15-pin D-Sub female connector for VGA

One DVI-D female connector

Two screw Audio connector (Mic-IN, Line-OUT)

Four isolated RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000Base-T
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Two USB 2.0 connectors(rear side) and Two USB 3.0 connectors(front side)
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One isolated 4-in/4-out DIO connector
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One 12/24VDC power input connector
1.2.3
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System Specification
Watchdog Timer
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Power Supply

12/24VDC-in power supply

Power Rate:1.8A@24Vdc
Operation Temperature


5% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
Vibration Endurance

2
-40℃ ~ 85℃ (- 40ºF ~ 176ºF)
Humidity


-40℃ ~ 70℃ (- 40ºF ~ 158ºF)
Storage Temperature


Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 sec.
5Grms w/ SSD,CFast (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)
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Weight
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5.06 kg (11.15 lb) without package

6.5 kg (14.33 lb) with package
Dimensions
 288.5mm(W) x 211.3mm(D) x 85.2mm(H)
NOTE: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
1.2.4
Driver CD Content

Chipset Driver

Graphic Drivers

Audio Drivers

Ethernet Driver

User Manual

Quick Manual

CANBUS Command User Manual

CANBUS Programmer’s Guide

CANBUS Library

AXCAN CANBUS diagnostic tool
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1.3
Dimensions
The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the tBOX312-870-FL.
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1.4
I/O Outlets
The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the tBOX312-870-FL.
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Front View
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Front View drawing
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Rear View

Rear View drawing
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Packing List
The package bundled with your tBOX312-870-FL should contain the following items:
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tBOX312-870-FL System Unit x 1
tBOX312-870-FL Quick Manual x 1
CD x 1 (For Driver and User’s Manual)
Screws pack
Foot pad x4
Wall-mount Brackets
DIO female connector
HDD/SSD (optional)
CFast (optional)
Express Mini Card Module (optional)
If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors
immediately.
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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The tBOX312-870-FL is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD
TM
(Hard Disk Drive), CFast card and Express Mini Card. The chapter 2 will show you how to
install the hardware.
2.1
Installing the swappable HDD/SSD or CFast Card
Step 1
Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Locate thumb screw at the
front side, unlock and loosen screws.
Step 2
Assembly the HDD/SSD bracket together with the SATA HDD/SSD
Step 3
Slide CFast card or HDD/SSD into slot carefully
Step 4
Fasten screws of HDD/CFast bracket
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2.2
Installing the Express Mini Card
Step 1
Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2
Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the bottom, loosen screws
to remove the bottom cover.
one slot contains an internal SIM card slot which can support
2G/3G/4G modules.
Step 3
Slide SIM or Mini card into slot cautionly
Step 4
Fasten screw of Express Mini Card.
Step 5
Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten all screws.
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CHAPTER 3
Jumper Setting & Connector
Proper jumper settings configure the tBOX312-870-FL to meet your application purpose. We
are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.
3.1
SBC layout
NOTE: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper
setting without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction
might cause system to become damage.
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3.2
Jumper Setting Summary
Proper jumper settings configure the tBOX312-870-FL to meet your application purpose. We
are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
SJP3
Normal(Default)
Clear CMOS
Short 1-2
Short 2-3
You may need to use this jumper is to clear the CMOS memory if incorrect settings in the
Setup Utility.
VDDM
Settings
Normal
Short 1-2 (Default)
Clear CMOS
Short 2-3
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3.3
Connectors
Connectors connect the CPU card with other parts of the system. Loose or improper
connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly
connected.
3.3.1
VGA & DVI Connector
DB15 connector commonly used for the CRT Monitor.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
4
N.C.
5
GND
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
9
VCC
10
GND
11
N.C.
12
DDC DATA
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
DDC CLK
DVI-D connector for the digital visual interface display.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TX2-
2
TX2+
3
Ground
4
No use
5
No use
6
DVI_SPD_CLK
7
DVI_SPD DATA
8
No use
9
TX1-
10
TX1+
11
Ground
12
No use
13
No use
14
VGAVCC
15
Ground
16
FPDETECT
17
TX0-
18
TX0+
19
Ground
20
NO use
21
No use
22
Ground
23
TXC+
24
TXC-
CN19B
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3.3.2
Serial Port Connector
The COM1~COM3 Port connector is a standard DB-9 connector.The pin assignment of RS232/RS-422/RS-485 is listed on the following table. If you need COM port to support RS-422
or RS-485, please selection to the BIOS items.
Pin
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DCD, Data carrier detect
TX-
Data-
2
RXD, Receive data
TX+
Data+
3
TXD, Transmit data
RX+
NC
4
DTR, Data terminal ready
RX-
NC
5
GND, ground
NC
NC
6
DSR, Data set ready
NC
NC
7
RTS, Request to send
NC
NC
8
CTS, Clear to send
NC
NC
9
RI, Ring indicator
NC
NC
COM
3.3.3
Pin
USB3.0 Stack Ports
Signal USB Port 0
Pin
Signal USB Port 1
1
USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)
10
USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)
2
USB_Data2-
11
USB_Data3-
3
USB_Data2+
12
USB_Data3+
4
GND
13
GND
5
SSRX2-
14
SSRX3-
6
SSRX2+
15
SSRX3+
7
GND
16
GND
8
SSTX2-
17
SSTX3-
9
SSTX2+
18
SSTX3+
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LED Indicators
Status\LED
ACT( L1~L4)
LAN Linked
Bright
LINK(L1~L4)
100Mbps
Green LED
1000Mbps
Yellow LED
HDD Active
HDD
Flash
Power on
3.3.5
POWER
Bright
DC Power Input connector
There are three pins of the DC-in connector as below table
Pin
Description
Definination
1
V+
For DC power in V+.
2
V-
For DC power in V-
3
ACC
For ACC (Ignition)
3.3.6
LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4)
The RJ-45 LAN Connector which can support 10/100/1000Mbps
Pin
Description
1
MDI0+
2
MDI0-
3
MDI1+
4
MDI2+
5
MDI2-
6
MDI1-
7
MDI3+
8
MDI3-
LAN
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3.3.7
Digital I/O Connector
The tBOX312-870-FL support an isolated 4-in/4-out Digital I/O (DIO)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
EXT POWER
7
COM+
2
IN0
8
OUT0
3
IN1
9
OUT1
4
IN2
10
OUT2
5
IN3
11
OUT3
6
GND
12
COM-
NOTE: Please refer to Appendix B for more information about Digital I/O
3.3.8
SIM Card Connector
The SIM Card slot is a ISO 7816 standard 6-pin connector for PCI Express Mini
Card used.
Pin
Signal
C1
SIM_PWR
C2
SIM_RESET
C3
SIM_CLK
C5
GND
C6
SIM_VPP
C7
SIM_DATA
LOCK
14
C3
C2
C1
C7
C6
C5
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PCI-Express Mini Card Connector
The PCI Express Mini Card connectors with support for a PCI Express x1 link and a
USB 2.0 link. A PCI Express Mini Card can be applied to either PCI Express or USB
2.0. The USB 2.0 support will be helpful during the transition to PCI Express,
because peripheral vendors will need time to design their chipsets to have the PCI
Express function. During the transition, PCI Express Mini Cards can be quickly
implemented by using USB 2.0.
Pin
Signal
Pin
1
WAKE#
2
+3.3VSB
3
No use
4
GND
5
No use
6
+1.5V
7
CLKREQ#
8
9
GND
10
No use
No use
11
REFCLK-
12
No use
13
REFCLK+
14
No use
15
GND
16
No use
17
No use
18
GND
19
No use
20
+3.3VSB
21
GND
22
PERST#
23
PE_RXN4
24
+3.3VSB
25
PE_RXP4
26
GND
27
GND
28
+1.5V
29
GND
30
SMB_CLK
31
PE_TXN4
32
SMB_DATA
33
PE_TXP4
34
GND
35
GND
36
USB_D3-
37
GND
38
USB_D3+
39
+3.3VSB
40
GND
41
+3.3VSB
42
LED_WWAN#
43
GND
44
LED_WLAN#
45
No use
46
LED_WPAN#
47
No use
48
+1.5V
49
No use
50
GND
51
No use
52
+3.3VSB
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A PCI Express Mini Card can be applied to either PCI Express or USB 2.0. The USB
2.0 support will be helpful during the transition to PCI Expr ess, because peripheral
vendors will need time to design their chipsets to have the PCI Express function.
During the transition, PCI Express Mini Cards can be quickly implemented by using
USB 2.0.
3.3.10 CFast™ Socket
TM
The tBOX312-870-FL is equipped with a CFast socket on the solder side to
TM
support an SATA interface CFast disk card with DMA mode supported. The socket
TM
is especially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the C Fast
disk card. W hen
TM
installing or removing the CFast disk card, please make sure the system power is
off.
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
13
N.C
2
SATA_TX+
14
GND
3
SATA_TX-
15
N.C
4
GND
16
CFAST_LED#
5
SATA_RX-
17
N.C
6
SATA_RX+
18
N.C
7
GND
19
N.C
8
N.C
20
+3.3V Level
9
GND
21
+3.3V Level
10
N.C
22
GND
11
N.C
23
GND
12
N.C
24
N.C
16
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USB2.0 Stack ports
Pin Signal USB Port 0 Pin
Signal USB Port 6
USB VCC
(+5V level)
5
USB VCC
(+5V level)
2
USB #0_D-
6
USB #6_D-
3
USB #0_D+
7
USB #6_D+
4
Ground (GND)
8
Ground (GND)
1
USB
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
3.3.12 CANBus Connector
PIN
1
2
3
Signal
N.C.
CAN_L
Low-Level CAN Voltage I/O
GND
CAN side GND
4
N.C.
5
N.C.
6
7
GND
CAN side GND
CAN_H
High-Level CAN Voltage I/O
8
N.C.
9
N.C.
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CHAPTER 4
AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY
This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system
configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
4.1
Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1.
Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2.
After pressing the <Delete> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access
to other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and Power
menus.
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4.2
Navigation Keys
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
NOTE: Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
Hot Keys
Description
 Left/Right
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.
 Up/Down
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or subscreen.
+ Plus/Minus
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item.
Tab
The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.
F1
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.
F10
The <F10> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup.
Press the <F10> key to save your changes.
Esc
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the
Setup. Press the
<Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your changes.
Enter
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The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup
sub- screens.
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
Main Menu
System Time/Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date
using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the
<Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The
time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
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4.4
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system
devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the
sub menus:
►
ACPI Settings
►
CPU Configuration
►
PSU Device
►
SATA Configuration
►
USB Configuration
►
NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
►
NCT6106D H/W Monitor
►
WatchDog Configuration
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
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ACPI Settings
You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI Configuration, and change
the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the
right side of the screen.

ACPI Sleep State
Allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used
for system suspend. Here are the options for your selection, S1 (CPU Stop Clock) and S3
(Suspend to RAM).
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CPU Configuration
This screen shows the CPU Configuration.

PSU Device
This screen shows the PSU Device Configuration.
When program PSU setting is [Disabled] 12V or 24V Protection Setting can’t
modify
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Enabled the program PSU setting for setting,
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SATA Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the SATA Configuration, and change
the value of the selected option.

SATA Controller(S)
Use this item to enable or disable the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)

SATA Mode
Use this item to choose the SATA operation mode. Here are the options for your
selection, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode.

SATA Controller Speed
Use this item to change the SATA transfer rate

Serial-ATA Port 0-2
Use this item to control the onboard SATA port. Here are the options for your
selection, Enabled and Disabled.
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USB Configuration
This screen shows the USB Device.
This is for supporting USB device u nder legacy OS, the system will automatically
detect any USB device is plugged into the computer and enable USB legacy mode
when a USB device plugged.
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NCT6106D Super IO Configuration
Use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the
selected option
Serial Port 0-3 configuration
1. Serial port:
This option used to select RS232/422/485 function.
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NCT6106D H/W Monitor
This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration.

WatchDog Configuration
After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto-reset by the Watchdog Timer. The
integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up in the system reset mode by this option.
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Chipset Menu
The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings.
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
1. Graphics Configuration
This option allows users to change the integrated graphic device settings.
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select the video device which will be activated during POST.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Pre-allocated memory is the small amount of system memory made available at boot time by
the system BIOS for video. Pre-allocated memory is also known as locked memory. This is
because it is "locked" for video use only and as such, is invisible and unable to be used by the
operating system.
DVMT Total GFx Mem
Allow you to allocate a fixed amount of system memory as graphics memory. Here are the
options for your selection, 128MB, 256MB and Maximum DVMT.
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2. Memory Configuration
This screen shows the memory information.
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Boot Menu
The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You can select
any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

Setup Prompt Timeout
Set the Timeout for wait press key to enter Setup Menu

Bootup NumLock State
Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock. The default setting is on.

Quiet Boot
Use this item to enable or disable the Quite Boot state. The default setting is
disabling.

Fast Boot
Use this item to enable or disable the Fast Boot state. The default setting is
disabling.

GateA20 Active

Boot Option Priorities
Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices.
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Security Menu
The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.

Supervisor Password
This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been
installed,『 Installed』 displays. If not, 『Not Installed』displays.

User Password
This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed,
『 Installed』 displays. If not, 『Not Installed』 displays.

Change Supervisor Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to
change the supervisor password.

Change User Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to
change the user password.
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Save & Exit Menu
The Exit menu allows users to load the system configuration with optimal or failsafe
default values.

Save Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to save
changes and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select
Ok to discard changes and exit.

Discard Changes
Use this item to abandon all changes.

Load Optimal Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not
work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup options if
your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Load Optimal Defaults
from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not
maximum performance. Select the Fail-Safe Setup options if your computer is experiencing
system configuration problems.
Select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Ok to load FailSafe defaults.
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APPENDIX A
WATCHDOG TIMER
What is Watchdog Timer
The integrated W atchdog Timer can be set up by programming. There are 1~255
levels available. As long as the vaule of timer is set, after ena bling, the countdown
of the value is starting. It needs to reset or disable watchdog, otherwise auto -reset
will be running when the value is counted to 0.
How to Use the Watchdog Timer
(Following is example to enable configuration by using debug tool)
Enable WDT
1.Enable configuration
-O 2E 87
-O 2E 87
2. Select Logic device:
-O 2E 07
-O 2F 08
3. WDT Device Enable
-O 2E 30
-O 2F 01
5. Set timer unit
-O 2E F0
-O 2F 00  (00: Sec; 08: Minute)
4. Set base timer:
-O 2E F1
-O 2F 0A Set Reset Time (Ex.0A:10 Sec)
Disable WDT
1.Enable configuration
-O 2E 87
-O 2E 87
2. Select Logic device:
-O 2E 07
-O 2F 08
3. WDT Device Disable
-O 2E 30
-O 2F 00
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Sample of Watchdog application
Assume there is program A which needs to maintain running in a system. T he value
of W atchdog Timer must be set bigger than the running time of program A. Then,
after the running time of program A is finished, either to disable or to reset
watchdog timer.
When program A has problems to make system shut down, the system can be
rebooted by W atchdog timer when the value of watchdog timer is countdowned to 0 .
The below flowchart can be referred to edit program A
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APPENDIX B
DIGITAL I/O
Digital I/O Specification
Digital Input:
Input channels: 4, sink/source type
Input voltage: 0 to 30VDC at 25Hz
Input level for dry contacts:
Logic level 0: close to ground
Logic level 1: open
Input level for wet contacts:
Logic level 1: +/-3VDC max.
Logic level 0: +/- 10VDC min. to +/-30VDC max. (source to digital input)
Digital output:
output channels: 4, sink type
output current: 200mA max. per channel
on-state voltage:12~ 24VDC nominal
max. voltage on COM+: 30VDC
Digital I/O Software Programming



I2C to GPIO PCA9554PW GPIO Group0[3:0] is Output, Group0[7:4] is Intput.
I2C address: 0b0100100x.
Registers:
Register 0: Input Group0 register.
Register 2: Output Group0 register.
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Digital Input Wiring
DRY contact
Logic level 0: close to ground
Logic level 1: open
EXT_POWER
SW1
XIN1
SW2
XIN2
SW3
XIN3
SW4
XIN4
DIO_GND
WET contact
Logic level 1: +/-3VDC max.
Logic level 0: +/- 10VDC min. to +/-30VDC max
+ Vdc Max:+30V
EXT_POWER
SW1
XIN1
SW2
XIN2
SW3
XIN3
SW4
XIN4
DIO_GND
Digital Output Wiring
XOUTCOM+
XOUT1
XOUT2
XOUT3
XOUT4
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I max=200mA
Sink type
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XOUTCOM- Vdc +
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APPENDIX C
POWER ON PROCEDURE
tBOX312-870-FL is an embedded system which is designed for vehicle, and supports both
vehicle with +12V car battery or +24V car battery. The boot up requirement is quite different
from normal embedded system. Please do follow the instruction in this section.
C.1 Introduction
Most of the times, car batteries will stay at 13.5V~15V (for 12V Mode), or at 27V~30V (for
24V Mode) while car engine is running, so specified above 13V or 26V power on will ensure
that car engine is running and prevents a cold crank while car engine is started.
This cold crank will cause car battery voltage to drop to minimum 6V (at 12V mode) or more
low, at this time,the most difficult task to provide a stable +12V output power to PC system to
prevent PC system from cold boot.
In order to ensure the vehicle could provide a stable DC power, tBOX312-870-FL will detect
the DC power from source is higher than the Start Voltage or not.
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C.2 Power Input Mode Setting
To support different vehicle and battery protection, it has two types of power Input mode:
Mode
Operating
Voltage
Start
Voltage
*
Low Voltage
**
Very Low
Voltage
***
12V
9V~16V
11.5V
10.5V
9V
24V
18V~32V
23V
21V
18V
*Start Voltage: The intelligent power board will start up and initial whole system
when DC power source higher than this setting.
**Low Voltage: When DC power source lower than this setting, intelligent vehicle
powerboard will run Low voltage Counter. W hen counter time out, tBOX31 2-870-FL
will shutdown system automatically, and intelligent vehicle power board will stay in
standby mode(max. power consumption is under 5mA)
**Very Low Voltage: When DC power source lower than this setting, intelligent
vehicle powerboard will run Very Low voltage Counter. When counter time out,
intelligent vehicle powerboard will turn off power immediately without shutdown
procedure.
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C.3 DC-inlet Introduction
There are three pins of the DC-in connector as below table:
Pin
Description
Definination
1
V+
For DC power in V+.
2
V-
For DC power in V-
3
ACC
For ACC (Ignition)
ACC means “accessories”. Mainly, it acts both notice signal to all electronical
devices, and also provides DC from battery.
When user puts car key into ignition, and turn the key to this position, user can run
radio, CD player, air condition or other electronical accessories in vehicle. Below
picture is a normal car ignition with ACC position:
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C.4 Power on cabling example
Due to the voltage of ACC is usually the same as V+, user could connect V+ with
ACC to initial the tBOX312-870-FL.
1.
Power On without ACC control: ACC connect to V+.
2.
Power On with ACC control: ACC connector to ignition switch.
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