Aaeon AEC-6911 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6911
AEC-6911
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel®Atom N270 1.6GHz
Processor
2 PCI slots/ PCMCIA/
4 COMs/ Audio/ CompactFlash™
AEC-6911 Manual Rev.A1st Ed.
April 2009

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2009. 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®, Atom™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-6911 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.
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 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....................................................................1-4
1.3 Specifications............................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Jumper and Connector..............................................2-2
2.2 Dimension .................................................................2-5
2.3 USB1,2 (J1) & USB3,4 (J2) Power Selection ...........2-7
2.4 FAN Power Selection (JP1) (For special usage) ......2-7
2.5 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse Power Selection (JP2) .........2-7
2.6 RTC Battery Selection (JP3).....................................2-7
2.7 COM1, COM3, COM4 Pin 9 Selection (JP6, JP4, JP5)
.........................................................................................2-7
2.8 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Selection.............................2-8
2.9 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector.........2-8
2.10 Hard Disk Drive Installation.....................................2-9
2.11 PCI Card Installation ............................................... 2-15
2.12 Wallmount Kit Installation........................................2-19
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 Award 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 IT8712 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
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-6911 BOXER αAdvanced Embedded Control system
continues the BOXER design concept but focuses on the fast
expanding Machine Automation market. The AEC-6911 can
provide two PCI slots for expansion. Therefore AEC-6911’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.
Low Power Consumption Design
Intel’s®Atom N270 1.6GHz processor 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-6911 can concurrently support both
tiers of expansion interfaces – PCI and PCMCIA. 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 55 degree operation and 5G RMS
vibration) and also an innovation for Machine Automation in the
IPC industry. AEC-6911 plays a role in connecting all subsystems
in common applications. AAEON not only enhances your

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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®Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
• Supports 2 PCI slots for expansion
• 2 PCMCIA
• 4 COM / 4 USB 2.0 / 2 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-TX
Ethernet ports
• Operating Temperature: -15oC~50oC
• Anti-vibration up to 5grms / Anti-shock up to 50 g
• Low Power Consumption

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1.3 Specifications
System
• CPU: Intel®Atom N270 1.6GHz
Processor
• System Memory: DDR II SDRAM SODIMM x 1,
Max. 1GB
• Expansion: PCI slot x 2, PCMCIA x 2
• VGA: DB-15 VGA connector, Max.
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ-45
Connector x 2
• SSD: CompactFlash™slot x 1
• Device Bay: Internal 2.5” Slim HDD Bay
• Serial Port: RS-232 x 3, RS-232/422/485
x 1
• Audio: Line-in / Line-out / MIC-in by
external cable
• 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)

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Input voltage:
DC 9V/1.91A~ DC 30V/0.69A
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
• Dimension: 8.4”(W) x 3.7”(H) x 9.4”(D)
(214mm x 94.8mm x
237.8mm)
• Net Weight: 12.4 lb (5.63 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 5°F ~ 131°F (-15°C~55°C)
• Storage Humidity: 5~90%@40°C,
non-condensing
• Vibration: 5g rms / 5~500Hz / random
operation (CFD); 1g rms /

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5~500Hz / random operation
(Internal HDD active Module)
• Shock: 50g peak acceleration
(11msec. duration)(CFD)
20g peak acceleration (11
msec. duration) (HDD)
• EMC: CE/FCC class B

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Front side
Rear Side

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Jumper and Connector
JP1
JP1 JP1
+12V
+5V
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
1

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JP2
JP2
JP2
VCC5
5VDUAL
(Default)
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
JP3
JP3
1
1
Clear
CMOS
1
1
Normal
JP3
1
(Default)