Aaeon AEC-6841 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6841
AEC-6841
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel®AtomTM N270 Processor
Dual LAN/ 8DIO
4 COM/ Audio/ 4 USB
AEC-6841 Manual 1st Ed.
March 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.
• Intel®, and Core™2 Duo are trademarks of Intel®Corporation.
• Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
• 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:
 1 AEC-6841 Embedded Controller
 1 Phoenix Power Connector
 2 Wallmount Brackets
 1 Screw Package
 1 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 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 60°C (140°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.

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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 .................................................................2-2
2.2 Wallmount Installation...............................................2-3
2.3 DIN Rail Installation...................................................2-4
2.4 Jumper Setting of AEC-6841 ...................................2-5
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 W83627EHG Watchdog Timer Initial Program......A-6
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 1st MB Memory Address Map ................................B-3

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B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-4
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-4

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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1.1 Introduction
The AEC-6841 is an Embedded Control PC with Mini-card or
Mini-PCI socket that supports different interfaces. Multiple IO
ports and Anti-vibration are the main design features of the
AEC-6841. This allows the AEC-6841 to be installed in a rugged
transportation environment despite high ambient vibration.
In addition to the fanless CPU, the AEC-6841 was use the Intel®
AtomTM N270 1,6GHz CPU, features one Mini-card or Mini-PCI
expansion socket for devices expansion. A DC power supply is
commonly used in most vehicles and factory equipments. The
AEC-6841 can supply by a DC 9~30V input with low power
consumption and high performance. You can also choose an
additional external AC power adapter for power redundancy
purposes. AAEON provides flexible power choices for
customers who choose theAEC-6841.
Transportation has become part of most people’s life and forms a
necessary part of their lifestyle. From cars to trains to ships and
airplanes, we rely on those tools a lot. The AEC-6841 is
designed to improve transportation control and enhance the
quality of our lives.

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1.2 Features
 Intel® Atom™ N270 Processor, 1.6 GHz
 DDRII SODIMM x 1, Max. 2 GB
 COM x 4 (1 Isolated), USB2.0 x 4
 10/100Base-TX x 1, Gigabit Ethernet x 1
 SATA/ IDE Interfaces
 Mini-PCI x 1 (Rev.B) Or Mini Card x 1 (Rev.A)
 VGA Output
 AT Power Function
 DIO Support

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1.3 Specifications
System
• CPU: Intel®AtomTM N270 1.6GHz
• Memory: DDRII SDRAM SODIMM x 1,
Max.2GB;Installed1GB
• Expansion: Mini-card(Rev.A) or
Mini-PCI(Rev.B)
• VGA: D-sub 15 VGAConnector
• Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet x 1,
Gigabit Ethernet x 1; RJ-45
connector x 2
• SSD: Onboard Type II
CompactFlash
™slot x 1
• Hard Disk Storage: SATA/IDE HDD kit (optional)
• Serial Port: RS-232 x 3 (COM1/3/4);
RS-232/422/485 x 1 (COM2,
isolation)
• Audio: Mic-in / Line-in / Line-out, by an
extension cable
• USB: USB 2.0 x 4
• Watchdog Timer: Generates a time-out system
reset
• Power Supply: AT power function;

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DC Input: 9V DC~30V DC
(Phoenix connector 2-pin);
Power board support (80W)
operation output;
AC Input: External Power Adapter
(Optional), input range 100~240V
• System Control: Power on / off switch x 1;
Resetbuttonx1
• Indicator: Power LED x 1
HDD active LED x 1
Mechanical and Environmental
• Construction: Aluminum Alloy chassis
• Color: Dark Blue
• Mounting: Wallmount (Default), DIN-Rail
• Dimension: 8.35” (W) x 2.52” (H) x 4.21” (D)
(212mm x 64mm x 107mm)
• Carton Dimension: 12” (W) x 7.87” (H) x 9.45” (D)
(305mm x 200mm x 240mm)
• Net Weight: 4.75 lb (2.16 kg)
• Gross Weight: 8.36 lb (3.8 kg)
• Operation Temperature:
5°F~122°F (-15°C~50°C)(CFD)
14°F~122°F(-10°C~50°C)(HDD)
• Operation Humidity: 5~95% @ 40°C,

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non-condensing
• Vibration: 5g rms / 5~500Hz / operation
(CompactFlash Disk);
1g / 5~500Hz / operation (w/
Hard Disk Drive)
• Shock: 50g peak acceleration (11
msec. duration)--CompactFlash
Disk
• EMC CE/FCC Class A

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Front Side
USB DIOCOM3 COM1 LAN2 LAN1
Rear Side
HDD
SYS
RESET VGA COM2
KB/MS AUDIO
COM4
USB POWER
DC-IN
GND Vin

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Dimension
Units:mm

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2.2 Wallmount Installation
Fasten the brackets by screws.

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2.3 DIN Rail Installation
Fix the DIN Rail kit with the screws on the chassis as the
illustration shown.