FES 8730 Fanless Embedded System User Manual FES8730: Fanless Embedded System with Core i7/ i3/ Celeron Processor 14628 Central Ave, Chino, CA91710 tel:909.597.7588, fax:909.597.1939 © Copyright 2013 Acnodes, Inc. All rights reserved. Product description and product specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product information, please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
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Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. 1. The FES8730 does not come equipped with an operating system. An operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the computer. 2. 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.
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.
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.
Scrap Computer Recycling If the computer equipment’s need the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly recommended that you should inform your Acnodes 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 Acnodes distributor for recycling and we will make the proper arrangement.
Table of Contents Disclaimers ................................................................................................................ ii Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... iii Classification............................................................................................................ iv General Cleaning Tips ..............................................................................................
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ............................................................. 33 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Starting ....................................................................................................... 33 Navigation Keys ........................................................................................ 33 Main Menu .................................................................................................. 35 Advanced Menu ...............................
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the FES8730.
1.1 General Description The FES8730 is an embedded system that supports onboard Core™ i7-2610UE (2.4GHZ), i3-2340UE(1.3GHz) or Celeron® B810(1.6GHz) processor to support Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded or Linux, suitable for the most endurable operation. It features fan less design with full feature I/O, two 204-pin unbuffered SODIMM socket for dual channel DDR3-1066/1333 MHz memory, and enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer. Features 1. Sandy Bridge Platform 2.
1.2 System Specifications 1.2.1 CPU CPU Core™ i7-2610UE (2.4GHZ) Core™ i3-2340UE(1.3GHz) Celeron® B810(1.6GHz) Chipset BIOS Sandy Bridge chipset American Megatrends Inc. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS. System Memory Two 204-pin unbuffered DDR3 1066/1333MHz SO-DIMM socket.max. up to 16GB 1.2.2 I/O System Eight isolated RS-232/422/485.
Storage Temperature -20℃ ~ 80℃ (-4 ºF ~ 176ºF) Humidity 10% ~ 90% (non-condensation) Vibration Endurance 3Grm w/ CFast and SSD (5-500Hz, X, Y, Z directions) Weight 3.8 kg (8.37 lb) without package 4.6 kg(10.14 lb) with package Dimensions 250mm(9.84”) (W) x 150mm(5.9”) (D) x 60mm(2.36”) (H) 1.2.4 Driver CD Content Driver Audio Chipset Ethernet Graphic NuvSerial v1.0.2011.
1.3 Dimensions The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the FES8730. 1.3.
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1.4 I/O Outlets The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the FES8730. Front View drawing Power Reset LED Indicators LAN2 LAN1 Line-out/Mic-in COM3/4 Connectors USB 3.0 COM5/6 Connectors USB 2.0 COM2 COM1 COM7/8 Connectors Rear View drawing USB 2.
1.5 Packing List The package bundled with your FES8730 should contain the following items: FES8730 System Unit x 1 FES8730 Quick Installation Guide x 1 CD x 1 (For Driver and Manual) Screws Pack x1 DVI-to-VGA Convertor x 1 DDR3 SODIMM (pre-install) Foot pad x4 (pre-install) Wall-mount Brackets (optional) Antenna (optional) Optional Mini Card module (optional) 2.
1.6 Model List FES8730-2610UE-DC Fanless Embedded System with Intel Core i7-2610 2.4G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.0*4, Audio, Isolated RS-232/422/485*8, 10~30VDC FES8730-2340UE-DC Fanless Embedded System with Intel Core i3-2340 1.3G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.0*4, Audio, Isolated RS-232/422/485*8, 10~30VDC FES8730-B810-DC Fanless Embedded System with Intel Celeron-B810 1.6G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The FES8730 is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD (Hard TM Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive) CFast card or PCI Express Mini Card modules. The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.
2.1 Installing the 2.5” SATA Device 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. Step 3 Remove the bottom cover and Loosen screws of 2.
Step 4 Assembly the HDD bracket together with the 2.5” SATA device Step 5 Slide HDD/SSD bracket module into position to connect SATA signal and power to SATA device.
Step 6 Fasten screws of HDD bracket Step 7 Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten all screws. .
2.2 Installing the CFast™ Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system to the side with CFast cover. Step 3 Loosen screws to remove the CFast cover. Step 4 Slide CFast card into CFast slot with caution.
Step 5 Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten all screws.
2.3 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. Step 3 Remove the bottom cover to locate the Express Mini Card slot.
Step 4 Slide Mini card into Mini Card slot with caution and Fasten screw of Express Mini Card. Step 5 Assembly the Top Cover back and fasten all screws.
CHAPTER 3 Jumper Setting & Connectors FES8730 is a “jumperless” system. Due to all the hardware settings are done via software or firmware, so user doesn’t have to configure any setting by jumper, and user doesn’t have to open chassis to find out the jumpers. We are herewith listing a summary table of all the I/O connectors.
3.1 SBC layout Bottom Side NOTE: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting without Acnodes FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause system to become damage.
3.2 Connectors Connectors connect the system with other parts/devices. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Below summary table shows you all connectors on the FES8730. External Connectors Section Wide Range DC Power In Connector 3.2.1 Isolated Digital Input Connector 3.2.2 Isolated Digital Output Connector 3.2.3 DVI-I Connector 3.2.4 DisplayPort Connector 3.2.5 USB 2.0 Connector 3.2.
3.2.2 Isolated Digital Input Connector The system is equipped with an 8-channel digital Input connector that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), or perform store security control. You may use software programming to control these digital signals.
3.2.3 Isolated Digital Output Connector The system is equipped with an 8-channel digital output connector that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), or perform store security control. You may use software programming to control these digital signals. Open drains Output, 12V~24V Max sink 200mA.
3.2.4 DVI-I Connector The system comes with a high rise DVI-I (Digital Video Interface – Integrated) interface providing transmission of fast and high quality video signal between source device (e.g. graphic card) and display device (e.g. monitor). The DVI-I interface supports both digital and analog.
3.2.5 DisplayPort Connector DisplayPort interface is also called DP port. Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DPB_LANE0 GND DPB_LANE0# DPB_LANE1 GND DPB_LANE1# DPB_LANE2 GND DPB_LANE2# DPB_LANE3 GND DPB_LANE3# Detect Pin GND DPB_AUX GND DPB_AUX# DPB_HPDE GND +3.3V 3.2.6 USB 2.0 Connector The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps), and ideally for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
3.2.7 COM1~COM2 Serial Port Connector The system has eight serial ports. COM1~COM2 are RS-232/422/485 ports. Please refer to Chapter 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 for the setting.
3.2.8 COM3~COM4 Serial Port Connector The system has eight serial ports. COM3~COM4 are RS-232 ports. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description ISO_GND3 RTS3, Request To Send TXD3, Transmit Data CTS3, Clear To Send RXD3, Receive Data ISO_GND4 RTS4, Request To Send TXD4, Transmit Data CTS4, Clear To Send RXD4, Receive Data Before using RS-422/485, please have to set the Transfer Protocol as 8-N-2 (Data 8bit, parity 1bit[no parity], stop bit 2bit).
3.2.10 COM7~COM8 Serial Port Connector The system has eight serial ports. COM3~COM4 are RS-232 ports. Pin Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ISO_GND7 RTS7, Request To Send TXD7, Transmit Data CTS7, Clear To Send RXD7, Receive Data ISO_GND8 RTS8, Request To Send TXD8, Transmit Data CTS8, Clear To Send RXD8, Receive Data Before using RS-422/485, please do set the Transfer Protocol as 8-N-2, detail description is “Data 8bit, parity 1bit[no parity], stop bit 2bit”.
3.2.12 Audio Connector These two audio jacks ideal are for Audio Mic-In and Audio Line-out. Pin Signal 1 Line Out 2 Microphone In 3.2.13 Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2) The RJ-45 connector is for Ethernet.
3.2.15 Reset Button The Reset button can allow users to reset FES8730. Function Description On Reset system Off Keep system status 3.2.16 SATA & SATA Power Connector The SATA connector is for high-speed SATA interface ports and they can be connected to hard disk devices. Pin SATA Signal Pin Pow er Signal S1 GND P1 +3.3V S2 SATA_TX+ P2 +3.3V S3 SATA_TX- P3 +3.
3.2.17 CFast™ Socket The system is equipped with a CFast™ socket on the bottom side to support a CFast™ card which is based on the Serial ATA bus. The socket is specially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the CFast™ card. When installing or removing the CFast™ card, please make sure the system power is off. The CFast™ card by default identifies itself as C: or D: drive in your PC system. Pi n Signal Pi n Signal 1 GND 13 N.C 2 SATA_TX+ 14 GND 3 SATA_TX- 15 N.
3.2.18 Express Mini Card Slot PCI Express Mini Card connector supports 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. It complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2. 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.
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed CMOS to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. 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. 2.
Hot Keys Description Left/Right The Left and Right keys allow you to select a setup screen. Up/Down The Up and Down keys allow you to select a setup screen or subscreen. + Plus/Minus The Plus and Minus keys allow you to change the field value of a particular setup item. Tab The key allows you to select setup fields. F1 The key allows you to display the General Help screen. F2 The key allows you to Load Previous Values.
4.3 Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below. System Language Use this item to choose the system default language. System Date/Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
4.4 Advanced Menu Launch PXE OpROM Use this item to enable or disable the boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when the system boots up. Launch Storage OpROM This item can enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM. The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices.
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) sleep state. Here are the options for your selection; Suspend Disabled, S1 (CPU Stop Clock) and S3 (Suspend to RAM).
CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Intel Virtualization Technology Allow you to enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology. When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology . SATA Configuration In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA ports.
H/W Monitor This screen monitors hardware health. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (+3.3V, VCORE, +12V and +1.05V).
NCT6106D Second Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “”, please press for more options. Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 0. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 240h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11.
Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 248h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=248h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 1.
Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 250h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=250h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 2.
Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 3. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 258h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=258h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 3.
NCT6106D Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “”, please press for more options. Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 0. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 3F8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4.
Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 2F8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2F8H; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 1. Here are the options for your selection; RS232, RS422, RS485.
Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 3E8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=3E8h; IRQ=7;, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 2.
Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 3. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 2E8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;. Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 3.
4.5 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► System Agent (SA) Configuration For items marked with “”, please press for more options.
System Agent (SA) Configuration This screen allows users to configure System Agent (SA) parameters. For items marked with “”, please press for more options. Graphics Configuration Use this item for further setting of graphics configuration. Memory Configuration This option allows user to set memory configuration.
Graphics Configuration LCD Control This item allows you to select graphic output control options. Please press to go to the sub menus.
Primary IGFX Boot Display Allow you to select the video device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. Here are the options for your selection; CRT, DVI, DP1 and DP2. Secondary IGFX Boot Display Use this option to select secondary display device.
Memory Configuration This screen displays memory information.
4.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Quiet Boot Enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
4.7 Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or uninstalled). User Password This item indicates whether an user password has been set (installed or uninstalled).
4.8 Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press . Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press . Select Yes to discard changes. Restore Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. Select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press .
Appendix A Watchdog Timer About Watchdog Timer Software stability is major issue in most application. Some embedded systems are not watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when computer hangs. The systems need to be able to reset automatically when things go wrong. The watchdog timer gives us solution. The watchdog timer is a counter that triggers a system reset when it counts down to zero from a preset value.
How to Use Watchdog Timer Begin Begin Next Enable and Initialize Watchdog Timer Next Enable and Initialize Watchdog Timer Next Program A Next Disable Watchdog Timer Next Next Program A Next Reset Watchdog Timer Next
Assembler Sample Program ;Enable WDT: Mov dx,4Eh Mov al,87h ;Un-lock super I/O out dx,al out dx,al ;Select Logic device: mov dx,4Eh mov al,07h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,08h out dx,al ;Activate WDT: mov dx,4Eh Mov al,30h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,01h out dx,al ;Set Second or Minute : Mov dx,4Eh Mov al,0F0h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,Nh ;N=00h or 08h(See below Note) out dx,al ;Set base timer : mov dx,4Eh mov al,0F1h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,Mh ;M=00h,01h,02h,.....
;Disable WDT: mov dx,4Eh mov al,30h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,00h ;Can be disable at ant time out dx,al Note: When N’s value is 00h, the time base is set second. M = 00: Time-out Disable 01: Time-out occurs after 1 second 02: Time-out occurs after 2 seconds 03: Time-out occurs after 3 seconds . . FF: Time-out occurs after 255 seconds When N’s value is 08h, the time base is set minute.
Appendix B Programmable LED About Programmable LED FES8730 supports two programmable LED which allows user to program the LED status. It can do as special indicator or alarm. Below is the way to program the LED.
Assembly sample Code: Set functionality: ;Start set LED Output program: mov dx,2Eh ;Un-lock super I/O mov al,87h out dx,al out dx,al mov dx,2Eh ;Switch to LED logic device mov al,07h out dx,al mov dx,2Fh mov al,07h out dx,al ; Set LED output pins value.
Note1: The N has 8 bits. Only bits 4,5 are programmable. " 1" means that the bit is programmed to input. " 0" means that the bit is programmed to output. User have to keep the value of Bit0~Bit3 and Bit6~7, to prevent from effect the status of COM Port.
