Aaeon AEC-6910 User manual

Embedded Controller
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AEC-6910
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel®Pentium®M /
Celeron®M Processor
With 1 / 2 PCI slots, PCMCI
4 COMs, Audio, CompactFlash
AEC-6910 Manual 3rd Ed.
April 30, 2014

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TCopyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2014. 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.
CompactFlashP
™
Pis a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
IntelP
®
P, PentiumP
®
P4, and CeleronP
®
PD are trademarks of IntelP
®
P
Corporation.
Microsoft WindowsP
®
Pis 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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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.
Attention:
Il y a un risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Ne la remplacer qu’avec le même modèle ou équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Recycler les batteries usées en accord avec les instructions du
fabricant et les directives gouvernementales de recyclage.

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Packing List
Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
1 AEC-6910 Embedded Controller
1 Phoenix Power Connector
2 Wallmount Brackets
1 Audio Cable
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 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.

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b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
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 Safety
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
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
×
○
○
○
○
○
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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TContents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Features .................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Specifications ............................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Dimension .................................................................2-2
2.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation.......................................2-4
2.3 PCI Card Installation ................................................. 2-8
2.4 Wallmount Kit Installation..........................................2-11
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 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ..............A-6
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map ..................................................B-2
B.2 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-6910 BOXER S Advanced Embedded Control system
continues the BOXER design concept but focuses on the fast
expanding Machine Automation market. The AEC-6910 can
provide 1~2 PCI slots for expansion. Therefore AEC-6910’s
expandable function, compact size combined with fanless design
and highly efficient heat conduction mechanism can fulfill any
rugged technical application in industrial automation, factory
control, test instrumentation and safety surveillance.
Outstanding Over-spec Design
Intel’s®popular Pentium M processor with speeds of 1.6GHz up
to 2.0GHz combined with fanless design and high performance is
widely acceptable and dependable in this market. USB 2.0,
Ethernet and 4 Serial ports allow communication with diverse
devices with a high transfer rate. Furthermore, the AEC-6910 can
concurrently support three tiers of expansion interfaces - PCI,
PCMCIA and mini-PCI. These interfaces are fully integrated
within the BOXER series and allow an upgrade to their
usefulness. It is a leading-edge thermal and vibration design (up
to 60 degree operation and 5G RMS vibration) and also an
innovation for Machine Automation in the IPC industry. AEC-6910
plays a role in connecting all subsystems in common applications.

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AAEON not only enhances your competitive value but also gives
you an excellent solution for the future.
Strict Quality Control Process
AAEON retains the perfect product design and management
team. Our Quality Control through multiple level experience and
test has earned a good reputation in IPC field. AAEON’s whole
product series are subjected to high-level standards which make
them our best guarantee and assurance to customers. Excellent
product quality will always be AAEON’s best advertisement.
24-hour FAE System
AAEON’s e-RMA and e-FAE 24-hour a day systems for all
customers’ prompt request was formally launched in 2005. No
matter if it is a holiday or weekend; we can handle all kinds of
requests and give you a satisfactory response in 10 days.
AAEON is proud of our quick service and professional teamwork
to provide our customers with continual support.
Great design, great value and great service are hallmarks of the
AAEON BOXER embedded control PCs. There really is no other
choice for your application than AAEON if you want the best
performance and best value!

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1.2 Features
• Fanless Design with Intel®Pentium® M / Celeron®M
Processors
• Supports 1 or 2 PCI slots for expansion
• 2 PCMCIA
• 4 COM / USB 2.0 / Ethernet
• Operating Temperature: -15oC~50oC
• Anti-vibration up to 5grms / Anti-shock up to 50 g

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1.3 Specifications
System
• CPU: Intel®Pentium®M/
Celeron® M Processor
• System Memory: DDR RAM DIMM x 1,
Max.1GB
• Expansion: PCI slot x 1 (Optional 2nd
PCI); PCMCIA x 2
• VGA: DB-15 VGA connector
• Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX RJ-45
Connector x 1
• SSD: CompactFlash
™slot x 1
• Device Bay: Internal 2.5”HDD Bay
• Serial Port: 4 x RS-232
• Audio: Line-in / Line-out / MIC-in
• Parallel Port: Parallel Port x 1
• USB: 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Watchdog Timer: Generates a time-out
system reset, setting via
software
• Power Supply: 1. DC Input -- Internal DC-
DC Converter (Default)
Input voltage:

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9V DC~30VDC
2. AC Input -- External
Power Adapter (Optional)
Input voltage: 100VAC ~
240V AC @ 50 ~ 60Hz
• System Control: Power on / off switch x 1;
Reset button x 1
• Indicators: Power LED x 1; HDD
active LED x 1
Mechanical and Environmental
• Construction: Rugged Aluminum Alloy
chassis
• Color: mustard
• Mounting: Wallmount, Desktop
• Dimension: 1 PCI-214mm(W) x
94.75mm(H) x 237.8mm(D)
2 PCI-214mm (W) x
117.5mm (H) x 237.8mm (D)
• Net Weight: 1 PCI-12.41lb (5.63kg);
2 PCI-13.69lb (6.21kg)
• Gross Weight: 21.21lb (9.62kg)
• Operating Temperature: 5°F~131°F (-15°C~55°C)
(P-M 1.6GHz,CFD);
5°F~122°F (-15°C~50°C)

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(P-M 1.6GHz, Automotive
HDD); 5°F ~ 113°F
(-15°C~45°C) (P-M
1.6GHz, Normal HDD)
• Operating Humidity: 5~95%@40°C,
non-condensing
• Vibration: 5 g rms /
5~500Hz/random
operation (CFD); 1 g /
5~500Hz / random
operation (HDD)
• Shock: 50g peak acceleration (11
msec. duration) 20g peak
acceleration (11 msec.
duration) (HDD)
• EMC: CE/FCC class B

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Front Side
Compact Flash card slot Power Switch
Reset
Power LED USB 2.0 Port x 4
HDD LED
PCMCIA x 2
Rear Side
Ethernet
1 KB and 1 Mouse
VGA4 Serial ports
Power Inlet
Audio
Print port
PCI slot (2 PCI slots Available)

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Dimension
A) 1 PCI slot version