Aaeon AEC-6638 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-663 8
AEC-6638
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel®Core™ i3/i5/i7 Mobile Processor
2 Gigabit Ethernet
2 USB3.0, 2 USB2.0, 3 COM
1 Mini Card
AEC-6638 Manual 2nd Ed.
March 9, 2015

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Copyright Notice
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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
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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.
•AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
•CFast™is a trademark of the CompactFlash Association.
•Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
•Intel®, Core™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
•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 the product, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
1 AEC-6638 Embedded Controller
2 Wallmount Brackets
1 Screw Package
4 RAM Thermal Pads (1998F15003 x 1, 1998666630 x
2, 1998666652 x 1)
1 Phoenix Power Connector
1 DVD-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 anyAC 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 IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C
(-4°F) OR ABOVE 70°C (158°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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China RoHS Requirements
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
AAEON Boxer/ Industrial System
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
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
×
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外部信号
连接器及线材
×
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外壳
×
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中央处理器
与内存
×
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○
○
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硬盘
×
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○
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电源
×
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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 Dimensions & Connectors of AEC-6638...................2-2
2.2 List of Jumpers..........................................................2-3
2.3 List of Connectors ..................................................... 2-6
2.4 Setting Jumpers ........................................................ 2-7
2.5 Mini-Card with mSATA/PCIe Selection (JP1) ...........2-8
2.6 AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection (JP9)...........2-8
2.7 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP10) .....................................2-8
2.8 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP11) .....................2-8
2.9 COM Port 3 Connector (CN21).................................2-9
2.10 COM Port 4 Connector (CN22)...............................2-9
2.11 COM Port 2 Connector (CN24)...............................2-9
2.12 CFast™ Card Installation........................................ 2-11
2.13 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation..........................2-14
2.14 Memory Card Installation ........................................ 2-17
2.15 Wallmount Kit Installation........................................2-20
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. .................................. 3-2
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup........................................................3-3
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Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation .................................................................4-3
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming ........................................................A-2
A.2 F81866 Watchdog Timer Initial Program...............A-5
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 Memory Address Map............................................B-4
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-5
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-7
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General
Information
Chapter
1
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1.1 Introduction
The newest Boxer series AEC-6638 has been introduced by
AAEON and it utilizes Intel®Core™ i3/i5/i7 processor. This
condensed Embedded Controller is a fanless controller with the
latest Intel®processor and chipset. The cutting-edge technology
has been equipped to the AEC-6638 to satisfy the versatile
demands of Factory Automation, Data processing, Fleet
management, and Data management.
The AEC-6638 offers low power consumption system that while
operating temperatures ranging from -10° to 55°C. The AEC-6638
is a standalone high performance controller designed for long-life
operation and with high reliability. It can replace traditional methods
and become the mainstream controller for the Industrial Automation
market. If you are looking for a multifunctional embedded controller,
the AEC-6638 is definitely your best choice to fit into your vital
applications.
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1.2 Features
Intel®4th Generation Core™ i3-4100E/i5-4400E/i7-4700EQ
Processor
COM x 3, USB2.0 x 2, USB3.0 x 2
VGA x 1, DVI-D x 1, HDMI x 1
Gigabit Ethernet x 2
Fanless Operation
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1.3 Specifications
CPU
Intel®Core™ i3-4100E 2.4GHz
processor
Intel®Core™ i5-4400E 2.7GHz
processor
Intel®Core™ i7-4700E 2.4GHz
processor
CPU board GENE-QM87
System Memory
DDR3L 1333/1600 SODIMM x 1 up to
8 GB
Display Interface
DB-15 x 1 for VGA
DVI-D x 1
HDMI x 1
Storage Device
CFast™ x 1 or Msata (Optional)
2.5” SATA3 (6.0Gb/s) Hard Disk Drive
Bay x 1
Supports RAID 0 & 1 (via optional 2nd
HDD kit)[with QM87]
Network Intel®
I217/I218 Gigabit PHY &
Intel® I210/211 Gigabit, RJ-45 x 2
Front I/O
Power ON/OFF switch x 1
Power LED x 1
HDD LED x 1
Line-out x 1
USB 2.0 x 2
Antenna hole x 2 for optional wireless
module
Rear I/O
3-pin terminal block x 1
DB-9 x 1 for RS-232/ RS-422/ RS-
485
(Ring/ +5V/ +12V), RS-
485 with auto
flow
DB-9 x 2 for RS-232 x 2
USB 3.0 x 2
DB-15 x 1 for VGA
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DVI-D x 1
HDMI x 1
RJ-45 x 2 for 10/100/1000 base-T
Expansion
MINI card x 1 for optional wireless
module
Power Requirement 9~30V DC with 3-pin terminal block
Mounting Wallmount
Operating Temperature
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 BGA CPU
(1) 5°F~122°F (-15°C ~ 50°C) W/T
CFast (With Airflow)
(2) 5°F~131°F (-15°C ~ 55°C) W/T
HDD (With Airflow)
With industrial grade device
(according to IEC-68-2-14)
Storage Temperature -4oF ~158oF (-20oC~70oC)
Vibration
5g RMS/5~500Hz/ operation
(CFast™);
1g RMS/5~500Hz/ operation (HDD)
Shock
50G peak acceleration (11 msec,
duration)-CFast™
20G peak acceleration (11 msec,
duration)-HDD
Certification
EMC CE/FCC Class A
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Hardware
Installation
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 - 2
2.1 Dimensions& Connectors of AEC-6638
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2 - 3
Connectors on the front panel
Connectors on the rear panel
2.2 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:
Label
Function
JP1
Mini-Card with mSATA/ PCIe Selection
JP2
Touchscreen 4/5/8-wire Mode Selection

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JP3
LVDS Port 1 Backlight Inverter Voltage Selection
JP4
LVDS Port 1 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection
JP5
LVDS Port 1 Operating Voltage Selection
JP6
LVDS Port 2 Operating Voltage Selection
JP7
LVDS Port 2 Backlight Inverter Voltage Selection
JP8
LVDS Port 2 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection
JP9
AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection
JP10
Clear CMOS Jumper
JP11
COM2 Pin8 Function Selection
2.3 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:
Label
Function
CN1
+5VSB Output w/SMBus
CN2
LVDS Port 2 Inverter / Backlight Connector
CN3
+5V Output for SATA HDD
CN4
External +5VSB Input
CN5
CPU FAN
CN6
SATA Port 2
CN7
SATA Port 1
CN8
Main Power Input (+12V ONLY)
CN9
Digital IO Port
CN10
LVDS Port 1 Inverter / Backlight Connector
CN11
SPI Programming Header (Debug ONLY)

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CN12
USB 2.0 Port 3
CN13
USB 2.0 Port 4
CN14
LVDS Port 1
CN15
LVDS Port 2
CN16
USB 2.0 Port 5
CN17
USB 2.0 Port 6
CN18
USB 2.0 Port 8
CN19
USB 2.0 Port 7
CN20
Touch Screen Connector
CN21
COM Port 4
CN22
COM Port 3
CN23
LPC Expansion Connector
CN24
COM Port 2 (RS232/285/422)
CN25
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port
CN26
Stereo Audio RIGHT Channel
CN27
Stereo Audio LEFT Channel
CN28
Front Panel
CN29
10M/100M/1G Ethernet Port 1
CN30
10M/100M/1G Ethernet Port 2
CN31
USB 2.0/3.0 Port 1 & 2
CN32
High Definition Audio
CN33
COM Port 1
CN34
HDMI
CN35
VGA / DVI Ports (depend on hardware
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CN36
UIM Socket
PCIE1
Mini-Card
CFD1
C-FAST
DIMM1
DDR3L SODIMM