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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System

MODEL:

-281B/281B2-R30/N270

IEI Intel

Atom Fanless Embedded System

RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 2.0

Rev. 3.01 19 October, 2012

User Manual

Summary of content (189 pages)

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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System MODEL: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 IEI Intel® Atom Fanless Embedded System RoHS Compliant, Dual GbE LAN, COM Ports, USB 2.0 User Manual Page I Rev. 3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Revision Date Version Changes 19 October, 2012 3.01 Added bottom cover screw torque warning 20 April, 2012 3.00 Updated for R30 version 17 May, 2011 2.10 Updated for R21 version 1 December, 2010 2.00 Updated for R20 version 17 March, 2009 1.01 Changed model name 10 February, 2009 1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2 1.1.1 Benefits............................................................................................................... 2 1.1.2 Features ..........................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 20 3.3.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 20 3.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector ............................................................. 21 3.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin) ................................................................................ 22 3.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket..
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.2.7 Mounting the System with Wall Mount Kit....................................................... 51 4.2.8 DIN Mounting .................................................................................................. 53 4.2.9 Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only).................................... 55 4.2.10 Cable Connections ......................................................................................... 55 4.3 POWER-ON PROCEDURE ........
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.7.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration................................................................ 95 5.8 EXIT ......................................................................................................................... 96 6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................................. 98 6.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ..............................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications ..................................... 135 B.2.4 Building the Recovery Partition .................................................................... 136 B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image....................................................................... 138 B.3 AUTO RECOVERY SETUP PROCEDURE .................................................................... 143 B.4 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX ...............
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System List of Figures Figure 1-1: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Series Embedded System..........................................2 Figure 1-2: Power Adapter.............................................................................................................7 Figure 2-1: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Dimensions (mm)......................................................10 Figure 2-2: WAFER SBC Dimensions (mm) .......................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 4-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws ..........................................................................46 Figure 4-2: Hard Drive Bracket....................................................................................................47 Figure 4-3:HDD Bracket Retention Screws................................................................................47 Figure 4-4: HDD Retention Screws ...............................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-21: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen ............................................................... 112 Figure 6-22: Audio Driver Software Configuration................................................................. 113 Figure 6-23: Installation Wizard Updates the System............................................................ 113 Figure 6-24: Restart the Computer .......................................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-30: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 149 Figure B-31: Manual Recovery Environment for Linux ......................................................... 150 Figure B-32: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode) .............................................................. 150 Figure B-33: Recovery Tool Menu ..............................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ...........................................................................................................3 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................5 Table 1-3: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Power Module Options ................................................5 Table 1-4: DC-to-DC Power Module Specifications...................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................61 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................62 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ...............................................................................................63 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration..................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Chapter 1 1 Introduction Page 1
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Series Embedded System There are four WAFER-945GSE Intel® Atom™ based embedded solutions in the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 series. All fanless motherboards have been optimized for multimedia applications that require minimum installation space. The WAFER-945GSE motherboard supports a full range of functions for an AT/ATX-compatible industrial computer.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 CPU supported Dual GbE LAN for high speed network applications One SATA hard drive supported Wall mount and DIN mount supported. 1.2 Model Variations There are six models in the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 embedded system series. The six models are all preinstalled with an Intel® Atom™ N270 processor and 1 GB DDR2 memory. The model variations are listed in Table 1-1 below.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1.3 Technical Specifications The specifications for the Intel based embedded systems are listed below. ECW-281B-R30/N270 ECW-281B2-R30/N270 CPU Preinstalled 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 with a 533 MHz FSB System Chipset Intel® 945GSE + ICH7-M System Memory Preinstalled 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2 GB) Ethernet Dual Realtek RTL8111E GbE controllers Built-in 802.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Operating temperature -10ºC ~ 50ºC with HDD -10ºC ~ 60ºC with CF card/SSD (ECW-281B-WT-R30/N270: -20ºC ~ 70ºC with CF card/SSD) Color Black Mounting DIN mount VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount Weight (Net/Gross) 2.1 kg/3.9 kg Dimensions (D x W x H) 132 mm x 229 mm x 64 mm EMC FCC Class A, CE Table 1-2: Technical Specifications 1.4 Power Module Specifications 1.4.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1.4.2 Power Module Specifications The specifications for the IDD-12250A and IDD-936260A are shown in Table 1-4. 67 Model Name: IDD-12250A IDD-936260A 12VDC 9VDC~36VDC 12V 5A (pass thru.) 3A (Max.) 5V 10A (Max.) 10A (Max.) 5VSB 0.5A (Max.) 0.5A (Max.) 50W+60W (12V pass thru.) 60W Input Output: Max.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1.5 Power Adapter The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 series models are shipped with a 60W power adapter.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Chapter 2 2 Mechanical Description Page 8
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 2.1 Mechanical Overview The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 RoHS compliant, Intel® Atom™ fanless embedded system features industrial grade components that offer longer operating life, high shock/vibration resistance and endurance over a wide temperature range. The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 combines these features in an aluminum enclosure designed for space critical applications that require low power consumption.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 2-1: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Dimensions (mm) 2.2.2 Motherboard Dimensions The WAFER series dimension are listed below and shown in Figure 2-2. 67 Page 10 Length: 145.00 mm Width: 102.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 2-2: WAFER SBC Dimensions (mm) 2.2.3 Power Module Dimensions The power module dimensions are listed below and shown in Figure 2-3. 67 Length: 100.00 mm Width: 40.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 2.3 External Overview 2.3.1 Front Panel The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 front panel contains: 2 x USB port connectors 1 x HDD LED indicator 1 x Power button An overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 2-4 below. 67 Figure 2-4: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Front Panel 2.3.2 Rear Panel 2.3.2.1 ECW-281B-R30/N270 Rear Panel The rear panel of the ECW-281B-R30/N270 provides access to the following external I/O connectors.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1 x Wireless antenna connector (for wireless models only) An overview of the rear panel is shown in Figure 2-5. 67 Figure 2-5: ECW-281B-R30/N270 Rear Panel 2.3.2.2 ECW-281B2-R30/N270 Rear Panel The rear panel of the ECW-281B2-R30/N270 provides access to the following external I/O connectors.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 2-6: ECW-281B2-R30/N270 Rear Panel 2.3.3 Bottom Surface WARNING: Never remove the bottom access panel from the chassis while power is still being fed into the system. Before removing the bottom access panel, make sure the system has been turned off and all power connectors unplugged. The bottom surface of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 contains the retention screw holes for the VESA MIS-D 100 wall-mount kit, two-side mounting brackets and DIN mount bracket.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 2-7: Bottom Surface 2.4 Internal Overview The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 internal components are listed below: 1 x IEI WAFER motherboard (preinstalled) 1 x IEI power module (preinstalled) 1 x SO-DIMM module (preinstalled) 1 x Hard drive bracket and SATA cable support one SATA hard disk All the components are accessed by removing the bottom surface.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 2-8: Internal Overview Page 16
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Chapter 3 3 System Components Page 17
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.1 Embedded System Motherboard NOTE: The jumpers and connectors shown in the section below are those jumpers and connectors that are relevant to the configuration and installation of the embedded system. For a complete list of jumpers and connectors on the WAFER-945GSE motherboard, please refer to the WAFER-945GSE user manual. The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 models have a WAFER-945GSE motherboard installed in the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.1.2 CPU Support NOTE: The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 series has a preinstalled Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz CPU on-board. If the CPU fails, the motherboard has to be replaced. Please contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. 3 The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 comes with an embedded 45 nm 1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PCIe Mini Card slot PCIe Mini Slot CN4 Power Button 2-pin wafer PWRBTN1 Reset button connector 2-pin header RESET1 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connectors 7-pin SATA SATA1 RS-232 serial port connector (COM3 – COM6) 40-pin header COM RS-232/422/485 serial port connector 14-pin header COM2 USB 2.0 connector 8-pin header USB01 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors 3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 +12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 +5V Table 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinouts 3.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector CN Label: ATXCTL1 CN Type: 3-pin wafer (1x3) CN Location: See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-3 7 7 The ATX power supply enable connector is connected to the ATX mode connector on the power module to enable the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 to be connected to an ATX power supply.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 +5V Standby 2 GND 3 PS-ON Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts 3.3.3 Audio Connector (10-pin) CN Label: AUDIO1 CN Type: 10-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 7 7 The 10-pin audio connector is interfaced to an audio line-out connector and provides output of audio signals from the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Line out R 2 Line in R 3 GND 4 GND 5 Line out L 6 Line in L 7 GND 8 GND 9 MIC in 10 Mic in Table 3-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) 3.3.4 CompactFlash® Socket CN Label: CF1 CN Type: 50-pin header (2x25) CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 7 7 A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System CN Location: See Figure 3-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 7 7 The LED connector connects to an HDD indicator LED and a power LED on the system chassis to inform the user about HDD activity and the power on/off status of the system. Figure 3-6: LED Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 +5V 2 GND 3 Power LED+ 4 Power LED- 5 HDD LED+ 6 HDD LED- Table 3-6: LED Connector Pinouts 3.3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-7: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 PCIE_WAKE# 2 VCC3 3 N/C 4 GND 5 N/C 6 1.5V 7 CLKREQ# 8 LFRAME# 9 GND 10 LAD3 11 CLK- 12 LAD2 13 CLK+ 14 LAD1 15 GND 16 LAD0 17 PCIRST# 18 GND 19 LPC 20 VCC3 21 GND 22 PCIRST# 23 PERN2 24 3VDual 25 PERP2 26 GND 27 GND 28 1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 41 N/C 42 N/C 43 N/C 44 RF_LINK# 45 N/C 46 BLUELED# 47 N/C 48 1.5V 49 N/C 50 GND 51 N/C 52 VCC3 Table 3-7: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.3.7 Power Button Connector CN Label: PWRBTN1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 7 7 The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to enable users to turn the system on and off.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.3.8 Reset Button Connector CN Label: RESET1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 7 7 The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis to enable users to reboot the system when the system is turned on. Figure 3-9: Reset Button Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Reset Switch 2 GND Table 3-9: Reset Button Connector Pinouts 3.3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The SATA drive connectors are each connected to a first generation SATA drive. First generation SATA drives transfer data at speeds as high as 150Mb/s. The SATA drives can be configured in a RAID configuration. Figure 3-10: SATA Drive Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 GND 2 TX+ 3 TX- 4 GND 5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 GND Table 3-10: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts 3.3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The 40-pin serial port connector contains the following four serial ports: COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6. All these serial ports are RS-232 serial communications channels. The serial port locations are specified below. COM3 is located on pin 1 to pin 10 COM4 is located on pin 11 to pin 20 COM5 is located on pin 21 to pin 30 COM6 is located on pin 31 to pin 40 Figure 3-11: COM3 to COM6 Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-12: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 NDCD 2 NDSR2 3 NRX 4 NRTS2 5 NTX 6 NCTS2 7 NDTR 8 NRI2 9 GND 10 GND 11 TXD485+ 12 TXD485- 13 RXD485+ 14 RXD485- Table 3-12: RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-13: USB Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 VCC 2 GND 3 DATA- 4 DATA+ 5 DATA+ 6 DATA- 7 GND 8 VCC Table 3-13: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel Figure 3-14 shows the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 external peripheral interface 7 connector (EPIC) panel.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 3-14: ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.4.1 LAN Connectors CN Label: LAN1 and LAN2 CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 7 7 The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. The controllers can connect to the LAN through two RJ-45 LAN connectors. There are two LEDs on the connector indicating the status of LAN.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yellow. The green LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked. See Table 3-15. 7 STATUS DESCRIPTION STATUS DESCRIPTION GREEN Activity YELLOW Linked Table 3-15: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs 3.4.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.4.3 USB Connectors CN Label: USB CN Type: Dual USB port CN Location: See Figure 3-14 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-17 7 7 The ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 has two external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 VCC 5 VCC 2 DATA- 6 DATA- 3 DATA+ 7 DATA+ 4 GND 8 GND Table 3-17: USB Port Pinouts 3.4.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 4 NC 5 GND 6 CRT_PLUG- 7 GND 8 GND 9 VCC 10 GND 11 NC 12 DDC DAT 13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 15 DDCCLK Table 3-18: VGA Connector Pinouts 3.5 WAFER-945GSE Motherboard On-board Jumpers NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System COM2 Mode Setting JP1 6-pin header Table 3-19: Jumpers 3.5.1 CF Card Setup Jumper Label: JCF1 Jumper Type: 2-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-20 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-19 7 7 The CF Card Setup jumper sets the CF Type I card or CF Type II cards as either the slave device or the master device. CF Card Setup jumper settings are shown in Table 3-20.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Jumper Settings: See Table 3-21 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-20 7 7 If the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.5.3 COM 2 Function Select Jumper (ECW-281B Series Only) Jumper Label: JP1 Jumper Type: 8-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-22 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-21 7 7 The COM 2 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM 2) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM 2 Function Select settings are shown in Table 3-22.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 3.6 Connector Mappings This section describes how the connectors on the motherboard and power module are connected to different components within the system. When performing maintenance operations on the system it is imperative that the correct connections are made. 3.6.1 Power Connector The connector mapping for the power module output power connector and the motherboard input power connector are shown in Table 3-23.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Chapter 4 4 Installation Page 42
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: If the following anti-static precautions are not followed, a user may be injured and the system irreparably damaged. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the WAFER series motherboard and the power module. (Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 6: Power the system upStep 0: 4.2.2 Unpacking After the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 is received make sure the following components are included in the package. If any of these components are missing, please contact the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 reseller or vendor where it was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative immediately.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 1 Driver and manual CD 1 One Key Recovery CD 1 1 Wireless antenna (wireless model only) VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount kit (optional) 1 DIN mount kit (optional) Table 4-1: Package List Contents 4.2.3 Bottom Surface Removal WARNING: Over-tightening bottom cover screws will cause damage to the bottom surface. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm).
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 4-1: Bottom Surface Retention Screws Step 2: Gently remove the bottom surface from the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. Step 0: 4.2.4 Configure the Jumper Settings To configure the jumper settings, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the bottom surface. See Section 4.2.3. 7 Step 2: Locate the jumper settings on the embedded motherboard. See Chapter 3. 7 Step 3: Make the jumper settings in accordance with the settings described and defined in Chapter 3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 4-2: Hard Drive Bracket To install the hard drive into the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the bottom surface See Section 4.2.3. 7 Step 2: Remove the hard drive bracket from the bottom surface by removing the four retention screws that secure the bracket to the bottom surface. (Figure 4-3) 7 Figure 4-3:HDD Bracket Retention Screws Step 3: Place the HDD into the bracket.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 5: Secure the HDD with the bracket by inserting four retention screws into the bottom of the bracket (Figure 4-4). 7 Figure 4-4: HDD Retention Screws Step 6: Locate the breather hole of the HDD. Cut off the corresponding area of the breather hole from the thermal pad. Step 7: Adhere the thermal pad to the HDD. Make sure there is no obstacle covering the breather hole (Figure 4-5). 7 CAUTION: Make sure the breather hole of the HDD is not covered.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 4-5: HDD Thermal Pad Step 8: Replace the HDD bracket onto the bottom surface by aligning the four retention screw holes in the HDD bracket with those in the back of the bottom surface. Step 9: Reinsert the four previously removed retention screws. Step 10: Connect the SATA cable connector in the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 to the HDD. Step 11: Replace the bottom surface to the bottom panel by reinserting the six previously removed retention screws.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.2.6 Mounting the System with Mounting Brackets To mount the embedded system onto a wall or some other surface using the two mounting brackets, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Turn the embedded system over. Step 2: Align the two retention screw holes in each bracket with the corresponding retention screw holes on the sides of the bottom surface. Step 3: Secure the brackets to the system by inserting two retention screws into each bracket.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.2.7 Mounting the System with Wall Mount Kit To mount the embedded system onto a wall using the VESA MIS-D 100 wall mount kit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four bracket screw holes on the wall. Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention screws.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 7: Align the mounting screws on the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 bottom panel with the mounting holes on the bracket. Step 8: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor downwards until the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 4-8). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into 7 their respective slotted holes. NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.2.8 DIN Mounting To mount the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 embedded system onto a DIN rail, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Attach the DIN rail mounting bracket to the bottom panel of the embedded system. Secure the bracket to the embedded system with the supplied retention screws (Figure 4-9). 7 Figure 4-9: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Step 2: Make sure the inserted screw in the center of the bracket is at the lowest position of the elongated hole (Figure 4-10).
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 3: Place the DIN rail flush against the back of the mounting bracket making sure the edges of the rail are between the upper and lower clamps (Figure 4-11). 7 Figure 4-11: Mounting the DIN RAIL Step 4: Secure the DIN rail to the mounting bracket by turning the top screw clockwise. This draws the lower clamp up and secures the embedded system to the DIN rail (Figure 4-12).
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.2.9 Wireless Antenna Installation (Wireless Models Only) To install an antenna to the wireless ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 series for efficient wireless network transmission, follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the antenna connector on the rear panel of the embedded system (refer to Figure 2-5). 7 Step 2: Install the antenna to the antenna connector (Figure 4-13). 7 Figure 4-13: Wireless Antenna Installation 4.2.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.3 Power-On Procedure 4.3.1 Installation Checklist WARNING: Make sure a power supply with the correct input voltage is being fed into the system. Incorrect voltages applied to the system may cause damage to the internal electronic components and may also cause injury to the user. To power on the embedded system please make sure of the following: The bottom surface panel is installed All peripheral devices (VGA monitor, serial communications devices etc.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 4.3.3 Power-on Procedure To power-on the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 please follow the steps below: Step 1: Push the power button. Step 2: Once turned on, the power button should turns to blue. See Figure 4-15.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways. 1. Press the DELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or 2. Press the DELETE key when the “Press DEL to enter SETUP” message appears on the screen. 0.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Key Function F2/F3 key Change color from total 3 colors. F2 to select color forward F10 Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press ESC or the F1 key again. 5.1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset System Overview ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ AMIBIOS Version :08.00.15 Build Date :07/07/11 ID: :Z200MR10 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Processor Genuine Intel(R) CPU N270 @ 1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. 5.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU Settings Module Version:3F.10 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Manufacturer :Intel Genuine Intel(R) CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz Frequency :1.60GHz FSB Speed :532Hz Cache L1 Cache L2 :24 KB :512 KB Ratio Actual Value:12 ↑ ↓ F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible] Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] > > > > Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave : : : : [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced ↑ ↓ + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The IDE drives are enabled on the primary PATA Only and secondary IDE channels. SATA drives are disabled. IDE Master and IDE Slave When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the status of the auto detected IDE devices.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed as follows: Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.) Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of IDE disk drives on the specified channel. This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media ARMD Device. These include, but are not limited to: ZIP LS-120 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System PIO Mode [Auto] Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. 0 PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3MBps 1 PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System transfer rate of 13.3MBps Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data MWDMA2 transfer rate of 16.6MBps Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA1 rate of 16.6MBps Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA1 rate of 25MBps Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA2 rate of 33.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers. Disabled Enabled Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported DEFAULT hard disk drives. 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the configurations for the serial ports.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3E8 3E8 2E8 DEFAULT Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E8 2F0 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2F0 2E0 Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E0 Serial Port4 IRQ [11] Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Disabled No base address is assigned to serial port 6 3E8 Serial port 6 I/O port address is 3E8 2E8 Serial port 6 I/O port address is 2E8 2F0 Serial port 6 I/O port address is 2F0 2E0 DEFAULT Serial port 6 I/O port address is 2E0 Serial Port6 IRQ [11] Use the Serial Port6 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 6. Serial port 6 IRQ address is 10 10 11 DEFAULT Serial port 6 IRQ address is 11 5.3.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan. Full On Mode DEFAULT Automatic mode Fan is on all the time Fan is off when the temperature is low enough. Parameters must be set by the user. PWM Manually mode Pulse width modulation set manually When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the Automatic Mode, the following parameters can be set.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Minimum Value: 0°C Maximum Value: 127°C CPU Temperature Limit of On [020] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to start only when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged. The CPU Temperature Limit of On option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temperature Limit of On option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The Slope PWM option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the Slope PWM option to select the linear rate at which the PWM mode increases with respect to an increase in temperature. A list of available options is shown below: 0.125 PWM 0.25 PWM 0.5 PWM 1 PWM 2 PWM 4 PWM 8 PWM 15 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select AT/ATX Power [BY HARDWARE] Auto Power Button Status [Enabled] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Default set AUTO is detect power supply status. If set AT Power, Power State will Auto set Power On.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend mode [S1 (POS)] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. ↑ ↓ + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration Suspend mode [S1 (POS)] Use the Suspend mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Advanced Resume Resume Resume Resume Resume Event Controls On Keyboard/Mouse On Ring On PCI-Express WAKE# On RTC Alarm Options Power Off Power On Last State [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ↑ ↓ + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System event If selected, the following appears with values that Enabled can be selected: RTC Alarm Date (Days) System Time After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure remote access parameters.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial port number Serial Port Mode Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option to select the serial port used for remote access.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System NOTE: Identical baud rate setting must be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should occur.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset USB Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Module Version – 2.24.3-13.4 Exit Options Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] ↑ ↓ + F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Legacy USB support disabled Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Legacy USB support enabled Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are Auto connected USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] The USB2.0 Controller Mode BIOS option sets the speed of the USB2.0 controller. The controller is capable of operating at full speed FullSpeed 12 Mb/s HiSpeed DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at high speed 480 Mb/s 5.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Boot Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ > Boot Settings Configuration Exit Configure settings during system boot. > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease the system boot time Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit. Boot From LAN Support [Disabled] The Boot From LAN Support option enables the system to be booted from a remote system. Disabled DEFAULT Cannot be booted from a remote system through the LAN.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 1st Boot Device [USB:Generic Flash] 2nd Boot Device [CD/DVD:PS-TEAC DV-] 3rd Boot Device [Network:MBA v9.0.1] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item + Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password. Change User Password Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this option is Not Installed.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 5.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure the Northbridge chipset settings.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Enabled, 8MB DEFAULT 8MB of memory used by internal graphics device DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Fixed Mode graphics memory. DVMT Mode DEFAULT Graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to the system and graphics needs.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System LVDS1 Panel Type [by H/W] Use the LVDS Panel Type to determine the LCD panel resolution. Configuration options are listed below: 640x480 18b 800x480 18b 800x600 18b 1024x768 18b 1280x1024 36b 1400x1050 36b 1440x900 36b 1600x1200 36b 1280x720 18b by H/W DEFAULT 5.7.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration The South Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 20) allows the southbridge chipset to be configured.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Enabled DEFAULT The on-board audio controller is enabled. The on-board audio controller is disabled. Disabled 5.8 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 21) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 6.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system: Chipset VGA LAN Audio Installation instructions are given below. 6.2 Starting the Driver Program To access the driver installation programs, please do the following.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-1: Drivers 6.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) 8 8 Step 2: Click “1-Chipset” Step 3: The setup files are extracted as shown in Figure 6-2.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver Screen Step 4: When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure 8 6-3 appears. Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Step 5: Click Next to continue. Step 6: The license agreement in Figure 6-4 appears.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 7: Read the License Agreement. Step 8: Click the Yes icon to continue. Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement Step 9: The Read Me file in Figure 6-5 appears. 8 Step 10: Click Next to continue.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File Step 11: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-6.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 12: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 13: The Finish screen appears. Step 14: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. See Figure 6-7. 8 Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.4 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Read Me File Step 5: The installation files are extracted. See Figure 6-9. 8 Figure 6-9: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted Step 6: The Welcome Screen in Figure 6-10 appears.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: Click Next to continue. Step 8: The license agreement in Figure 6-11 appears. 8 Step 9: Read the License Agreement. Step 10: Click the Yes icon to continue.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-11: VGA Driver License Agreement Step 11: The Read Me file in Figure 6-12 appears. 8 Step 12: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-12: VGA Driver Read Me File Step 13: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-13.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations Step 14: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 15: The Finish screen appears. Step 16: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. See Figure 6-14.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) 8 8 Step 2: Click “3-LAN”. Locate the Realtek\RTL8111E folder and double-click the appropriate OS folder. Step 3: Double-click the setup.exe program icon. Step 4: The Welcome screen in Figure 6-15 appears. 8 Figure 6-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 5: Click Next to continue.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 8: The program begins to install. Step 9: The installation progress can be monitored in the progress bar shown in Figure 8 6-17. Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation Step 10: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-18 appears.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete 6.6 Audio Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) 8 8 Step 2: Click “4-Audio” and select the “High Definition Audio Codecs” folder. Step 3: Browse through the folders and locate the installation file. Double click the installation file. Step 4: The InstallShield Wizard starts (Figure 6-19).
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-20: Preparing Setup Screen Step 6: Once initialized, the InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears (Figure 6-21). Figure 6-21: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen Step 7: Click NEXT to continue the installation. Step 8: InstallShield starts to install the new software as shown in Figure 6-22.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-22: Audio Driver Software Configuration Step 9: The Installation Wizard updates the system as shown in Figure 6-23. Figure 6-23: Installation Wizard Updates the System Step 10: After the driver installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears (Figure 6-24).
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure 6-24: Restart the Computer Step 11: The confirmation screen offers the option of restarting the computer now or later. For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted. Click FINISH to restart the computer.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System WARNING: Take Anti-Static precautions whenever maintenance is being carried out on the system components. Failure to take anti-static precautions can cause permanent system damage. For more details on anti-static precautions, please refer to Section 4.1. 8 7.1 ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 System Maintenance Overview NOTE: When doing maintenance operations on the system, please follow the instructions in this chapter.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 4: Plug the system into a monitor and check to see if anything appears on the screen. If the boot-up screen appears it means the power LED has become disconnected. To fix this problem, open the top cover and reconnect the power LED to the motherboard. Step 0: If the above steps have been completed and the system still doesn’t turn on, please do the following. Step 1: Open the bottom surface (Section 4.2.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 7.2.3 More Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the monitor after booting up the system: Make sure the monitor is properly connected to the system and the monitor is connected to a power supply and turned on. WARNING! If all troubleshooting measures have been taken and the system still fails to start, contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System 7.3.1 SO-DIMM Replacement WARNING: Using incorrectly specified SO-DIMM may cause permanently damage the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. Please make sure the purchased SO-DIMM complies with the memory specifications of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. To replace a SO-DIMM memory module into a SO-DIMM socket, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the bottom surface panel.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 5: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the SO-DIMM chip into the socket at an angle (Figure 7-2). 8 Figure 7-2: SO-DIMM Installation Step 6: Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket out and push the rear of the SO-DIMM down. (See Figure 7-2) 8 Step 7: Secure the SO-DIMM. Release the arms on the SO-DIMM socket. They clip into place and secure the SO-DIMM in the socket.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 may result in permanent damage to the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System A.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union - If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The interior of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 interior. Be cautious of all small removable components when vacuuming the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. Turn the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 off before cleaning the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270. Never drop any objects or liquids through the openings of the ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Appendix B B One Key Recovery Page 126
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. This tool provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or reverting to the factory default settings.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System After completing the five initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing while booting up the system. The detailed information of each function is described in Section B.5. NOTE: The initial setup procedures for Linux system are described in Section B.3. B.1.1 System Requirement NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System partitions. Please take the following table as a reference when calculating the size of the partition. OS OS Image after Ghost Compression Ratio Windows® 7 7 GB 5 GB 70% Windows® XPE 776 MB 560 MB 70% Windows® CE 6.0 36 MB 28 MB 77% NOTE: Specialized tools are required to change the partition size if the operating system is already installed. B.1.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Linux o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Fedora Core 12 (Constantine) Fedora Core 11 (Leonidas) Fedora Core 10 (Cambridge) Fedora Core 8 (Werewolf) Fedora Core 7 (Moonshine) RedHat RHEL-5.4 RedHat 9 (Ghirke) Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy) Debian 5.0 (Lenny) Debian 4.0 (Etch) SuSe 11.2 SuSe 10.3 NOTE: Installing unsupported OS versions may cause the recovery tool to fail. B.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System The detailed descriptions are described in the following sections. NOTE: The setup procedures described below are for Microsoft Windows operating system users. For Linux, most of the setup procedures are the same except for several steps described in Section B.3. B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup Step 1: Make sure the system is powered off and unplugged. Step 2: Install a hard drive or SSD in the system. An unformatted and unpartitioned disk is recommended.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 2: Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure B-2: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 3: The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below. Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 4: Press <6> then .
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-4: Command Prompt Step 5: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 6: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build the Recovery Partition.Step0: B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications Install the operating system onto the unlabelled partition.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.2.4 Building the Recovery Partition Step 1: Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Boot the system from the recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure B-6: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 4: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <2> then .
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 5: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts configuring the system to build a recovery partition. In this process the partition created for recovery files in Section B.2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition. Figure B-8: Building the Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system. Figure B-9: Press Any Key to Continue Step 7: Eject the recovery CD.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Turn on the system. When the following screen displays (Figure B-10), press the key to access the recovery tool.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure B-13). Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in Figure B-14. Then click OK.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in Figure B-15. Then click OK. Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called iei (Figure B-16). Click Save. The factory default image will then be saved in the selected recovery drive and named IEI.GHO. WARNING: The file name of the factory default image must be iei.GHO.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure B-17 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure B-19). Figure B-19: Image Creation Complete Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure B-20. Click Continue and close the Ghost window to exit the program.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. Step0: Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue B.3 Auto Recovery Setup Procedure The auto recovery function allows a system to automatically restore from the factory default image after encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes. To use the auto recovery function, follow the steps described in the following sections.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 1: Follow the steps described in Section B.2.1 ~ Section B.2.3 to setup BIOS, create partitions and install operating system. Step 2: Install the auto recovery utility into the system by double clicking the Utility/AUTORECOVERY-SETUP.exe in the One Key Recovery CD. This utility MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 4: Reboot the system from the recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure B-24: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 5: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <4> then . Figure B-25: Auto Recovery Environment for Windows Step 6: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts configuring the system to build an auto recovery partition.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-26: Building the Auto Recovery Partition Step 7: After completing the system configuration, the following message prompts to confirm whether to create a factory default image. Type Y to have the system create a factory default image automatically. Type N within 6 seconds to skip this process (The default option is YES). It is suggested to choose YES for this option.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 8: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure B-28). Figure B-28: Image Creation Complete Step 9: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to restart the system. Figure B-29: Press any key to continue Step 10: Eject the One Key Recovery CD and restart the system. Step 11: Press the key as soon as the system is turned on to enter the BIOS.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Exit iEi Feature ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Auto Recovery Function [Enabled] Recover from PXE [Disabled] ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Menu 22: IEI Feature Step 13: Save changes and restart the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Partition 1: / Partition 2: SWAP NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure B-30: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 ~ Step 3 described in Section B.2.2. Then type the following commands (marked in red) to create a partition for recovery images.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System recovery partition. After completing the system configuration, press any key to reboot the system. Eject the recovery CD. Figure B-31: Manual Recovery Environment for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified. In Linux, enter Administrator (root). When prompt appears, type: cd /boot/grub vi menu.lst Figure B-32: Access menu.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure B-33) Figure B-33: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 ~ Step 12 described in Section B.2.5 to create a factory default image. Step0: B.5 Recovery Tool Functions After completing the initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing while booting up the system. However, if the setup procedure in Section B.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-34: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section B.2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition. 3. Restore your last backup: Restore the last system backup image 4. Manual: Enter the Symantec Ghost window to configure manually. 5.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.5.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <1> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition. Figure B-35: Restore Factory Default Step 3: The screen shown in Figure B-36 appears when completed. Press any key to reboot the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.5.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <2> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition. Figure B-37: Backup System Step 3: The screen shown in Figure B-38 appears when system backup is complete. Press any key to reboot the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.5.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <3> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO). Figure B-39: Restore Backup Step 3: The screen shown in Figure B-40 appears when backup recovery is complete. Press any key to reboot the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.5.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <4> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually. Figure B-41: Symantec Ghost Window Step 3: When backup or recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.6 Restore Systems from a Linux Server through LAN The One Key Recovery allows a client system to automatically restore to a factory default image saved in a Linux system (the server) through LAN connectivity after encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes. To be able to use this function, the client system and the Linux system MUST reside in the same domain.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings Step 1: Install the DHCP #yum install dhcp (CentOS, commands marked in red) #apt-get install dhcp3-server (Debian, commands marked in blue) Step 2: Confirm the operating system default settings: dhcpd.conf. CentOS Use the following command to show the DHCP server sample location: #vi /etc/dhcpd.conf The DHCP server sample location is shown as below: Use the following command to copy the DHCP server sample to etc/dhcpd.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System filename “pxelinux.0”; B.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings Step 1: Install the tftp, httpd and syslinux. #yum install tftp-server httpd syslinux (CentOS) #apt-get install tftpd-hpa xinetd syslinux (Debian) Step 2: Enable the TFTP server by editing the “/etc/xinetd.d/tftp” file and make it use the remap file. The “-vvv” is optional but it could definitely help on getting more information while running the remap file. For example: CentOS #vi /etc/xinetd.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Debian Replace the TFTP settings from “inetd” to “xinetd” and annotate the “inetd” by adding “#”. #vi /etc/inetd.conf Modify: #tftp dgram udp wait root /usr/sbin....... (as shown below) #vi /etc/xinetd.d/tftp B.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings Step 1: Copy the Utility/RECOVERYR10.TAR.BZ2 package from the One Key Recovery CD to the system (server side). Step 2: Extract the recovery package to /. #cp RecoveryR10.tar.bz2 / #cd / #tar –xvjf RecoveryR10.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System B.6.4 Start the DHCP, TFTP and HTTP Start the DHCP, TFTP and HTTP. For example: CentOS #service xinetd restart #service httpd restart #service dhcpd restart Debian #/etc/init.d/xinetd reload #/etc/init.d/xinetd restart #/etc/init.d/dhcp3-server restart B.6.5 Create Shared Directory Step 1: Install the samba. #yum install samba Step 2: Create a shared directory for the factory default image. #mkdir /share #cd /share #mkdir /image #cp iei.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Modify: [image] comment = One Key Recovery path = /share/image browseable = yes writable = yes public = yes create mask = 0644 directory mask = 0755 Step 4: Edit “/etc/samba/smb.conf” for your environment. For example: Step 5: Modify the hostname #vi /etc/hostname Modify: RecoveryServer B.6.6 Setup a Client System for Auto Recovery Step 1: Disable the automatically restart function before creating the factory default image. Go to: My Computer Properties Advanced.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Figure B-42: Disable Automatically Restart Step 2: Configure the following BIOS options of the client system. Advanced → iEi Feature → Auto Recovery Function → Enabled Advanced → iEi Feature → Recover from PXE → Enabled Boot → Launch PXE OpROM → Enabled Step 3: Continue to configure the Boot Option Priorities BIOS option of the client system: Boot Option #1 remain the default setting to boot from the original OS. Boot Option #2 select the boot from LAN option.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes. Step 6: Restart the client system from LAN. If the system encounters a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes, it will automatically restore from the factory default image. The following screens will show when the system starts auto recovering.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System NOTE: A firewall or a SELinux is not in use in the whole setup process described above. If there is a firewall or a SELinux protecting the system, modify the configuration information to accommodate them. B.7 Other Information B.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key recovery.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 5: When the following window appears, press ~~to select “Specify Additional Device”.~~
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Step 6: In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then press . The user can now start using the SATA HDD. Step 7: After pressing , the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Continue to follow the setup procedure from Step 4 in Section B.2.2 Create Partitions to finish the whole setup process.Step0: B.7.
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System C.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 5. System Overview .................................................................................................................61 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................................................................................................62 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] ............................................................................79 Power Button Mode [On/Off]...............................................................................................79 Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] ...........................................................................80 Resume on Ring [Disabled] ...........................................................................................
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ECW-281B/281B2-R30/N270 Embedded System Discard Changes and Exit...................................................................................................96 Discard Changes..................................................................................................................96 Load Optimal Defaults.........................................................................................................97 Load Failsafe Defaults...............................................................
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