Aaeon AEC-6420 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6420
AEC-6420
Compact Embedded Controller
Intel
®Atom™N270 1.6GHz Processor
Dual LAN, 4 USB, 2 COM, 1 PRT, 1 VGA
AEC-6420 Manual 2nd Ed.
August 2010

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2010. All rights are reserved. The
original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to
the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in
this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the
original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for
any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result
from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is
subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its
accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgments
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
•Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
•CompactFlash™is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
•Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
•Intel®, Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corportation.
•PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.

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Packing List
Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
z1 AEC-6420 Embedded Controller
z2 Wallmount Brackets
z1 Screw Package
z1 CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and drivers
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact
your distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Safety & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near
the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a firm surface during installation. Dropping
it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified
service personnel should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment
checked by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it
to work according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT INAN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C
(-4°F) OR ABOVE 65°C (149°F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 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.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or
disposal directives.

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Below Table for China RoHS Requirements
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
AAEON Boxer/ Industrial System
有毒有害物质或元素
部件名称 铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板
及其电子组件 ×○○○○○
外部信号
连接器及线材 ×○○○○○
外壳 ×○○○○○
中央处理器
与内存 ×○○○○○
硬盘 ×○○○○○
电源 ×○○○○○
O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
备注：
一、此产品所标示之环保使用期限，系指在一般正常使用状况下。
二、上述部件物质中央处理器、内存、硬盘、电源为选购品。

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................1-2
1.2 Features....................................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications............................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Dimension and I/O of AEC-6420...............................2-2
2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers of the Main Board
.........................................................................................2-3
2.3 List of Jumpers..........................................................2-5
2.4 List of Connectors .....................................................2-6
2.5 Installing CompactFlash............................................2-7
2.6 Installing Hard Disk Drive..........................................2-10
2.7 Wallmount Kit Installation..........................................2-16
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 Award BIOS Setup....................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation.................................................................4-3
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming ........................................................A-2
A.2 ITE8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ............A-6

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General
Chapter
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Information

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1.1 Introduction
Due to the growing popularity from the IPC market, the newest
Boxer series AEC-6420 has been introduced by AAEON.
AEC-6420 utilizes Intel Atom processor.
New Innovation for Entertainment Multimedia Domain
In this era of information explosion, the advertising of consumer
products will not be confined to the family television, but will also
spread to high-traffic public areas, like department stores, the bus,
transportation station, the supermarket etc. The advertising
marketing industry will resort to every conceivable means to
transmit product information to consumers. System integrators will
need a multifunction device to satisfy commercial needs for such
public advertising.
Compact design for indoorEnvironment
The AEC-6420 is designed for indoor environments due to the
following reasons; first, the AEC-6420 offers low power
consumption system that while operating in ambient temperatures
ranging from 0° to 45°C. The MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure)
rating states that the AEC-6420 can operate up to 70,000 hours at
35°C ambient temperature, which indicates its careful and long-life
design.
The AEC-6420 is a standalone high performance controller

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designed for long-life operation and with high reliability. It can
replace traditional methods and become the mainstream controller
for the multimedia entertainment market.
1.2 Features
zIntel®AtomTM N270 1.6GHz Processor
zDC 8.5~19 V Input with Lockable Connector and Optional
External AC Input Power Adapter
zWallmount Design for Industrial Application
zWindows®XP Pro, Windows®XP Embedded and Linux
Fedora Support

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1.3 Specifications
System
zCPU Intel®AtomTM N270 1.6GHz Processor
zMemory DDR2 400/533 SODIMM x 1, Max.
2GB
zVGA D-sub 15 VGAConnector
zEthernet 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45
connector x 2
zSolid Storage
Disk
Internal Type II CompactFlashTM slot
x 1
zSerial port RS-232 x 1(COM1),
RS-232/422/485 x 1 (COM2)
zUSB USB 2.0 x 4
zAudio Line out x 1, Line in x 1, MIC x 1
zPrinter port DB-25 printer port x 1
zWatchdog Timer Generates a time-out system reset
zPower Supply DC Input: DC 8.5~19 V
AC Input: External power adapter
(Optional)
Note: The power source of the Embedded Controller should be
provided by a UL listed class 2 or “Limited Power Source” (LPS),
with external adapter output rated 12 to 19 Vdc, minimum 2.5A.
Mechanical and Environmental
zConstruction Aluminum Alloy Chassis
zColor Dark blue

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zMounting Wallmount
zDimension 7.08”(W) x 2.6”(H) x 4.69”(D)
(180 mm x 66 mm x 119 mm)
zNet weight 2.51 lb (1.14 kg)
zGross weight 6.12 lb (2.78 kg)
zOperating
Temperature
32°F ~ 113°F (0°C ~ 45°C)
zOperating
Humidity
5 ~ 90% @ 40°C, non-condensing
zVibration 0.5Grms/ 5~500Hz/ random operation
-CFD
zShock 20G peak acceleration (11msec.
duration) -CFD
zEMC CE/FCC Class A

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
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2.1 Dimension and I/O of AEC-6420

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2.2 Connectors and Jumpers of The Main Board
Component Side

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2.3 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Jumpers
Label Function
JP1 VIO Voltage Selection
JP3 Clear CMOS
JP8 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection

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2.4 List of Connectors
The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure
your system to suit your application. The table below shows the
function of each board's connectors:
Connectors
Label Function
CN5 Wide Voltage Power Connector
CN7 18-bit LVDS Connector
CN12 LPT port Connector
CN14 Digital I/O Connector
CN22, CN23 GIGA Ethernet Connector
CN24 COM1, COM2 Connector
CN25 VGA Display Connector
CN26 Compact Flash Disk Connector
DIMM1 DDR II SODIMM Connector
IDE1 Primary EIDE Connector
SATA1, SATA2 SATA Connector
USB1 USB1, USB2 Connectors
USB2 USB3, USB4 Connectors

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2.5 Installing CompactFlash
Step 1: Unfasten the eight screws on the front and rear panels