Aaeon AEC-6940 User manual

Embedded Controller
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AEC-6940
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo Processor
2 PCI-E slots, 1 Mini-Card,
1 Express Card,
4 COMs, Audio, CompactFlash
2 Gigabit Ethernet
AEC-6940 Manual 2nd 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
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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.
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
CompactFlashP
™
Pis a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
IntelP
®
P, and CoreP
™2 Duo are trademarks of IntelP ®
PCorporation.
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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Packing List
Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
1 AEC-6940 Embedded Controller
1 Phoenix Power Connector
2 Wallmount Brackets
1 Audio Cable
1 Screw Package
1 PS/2 Expansion Cable for Keyboard and Mouse
1 SATA Cable
1 SATA Power Cable
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 IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C
(-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
16. 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.
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
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 Jumpers and Connectors..........................................2-2
2.2 Dimension ................................................................. 2-5
2.3 USB1, 2(JP1) & USB3, 4(JP5).................................. 2-6
2.4 PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection (JP3) .......... 2-6
2.5 RTC Battery Selection (JP15) .................................2-6
2.6 COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 Pin-9 Selection (JP17,
JP16, JP20, JP19)........................................................... 2-6
2.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector.........2-7
2.8 CPU Installation.........................................................2-8
2.9 RAM Installation........................................................ 2-12
2.10 Hard Disk Drive Installation.....................................2-18
2.11 PCI Card Installation ............................................... 2-23
2.12 Wallmount Kit Installation........................................ 2-27
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 General Information .............................................A-2
A.2 Access Interface ....................................................A-2
A.3 Registers Description.............................................A-3
A.4 F75111 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-3
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..............................................B-3
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments .................................B-3

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1.1 Introduction
The AEC-6940 BOXER 2 Advanced Embedded Control system
continues the BOXER design concept but focuses on the fast
expanding Machine Automation market. The AEC-6940 can
provide two PCI-Express slots for expansion. Therefore
AEC-6940’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®CoreTM 2 Duo processor with fanless design and high
performance is widely acceptable and dependable in this market.
USB 2.0, dual GbE Ethernet and 4 serial ports allow
communication with diverse devices with a high transfer rate.
Furthermore, the AEC-6940 can concurrently support three tiers
of expansion interfaces – PCI-Express, Mini-card and Express
Card. 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-6940 plays a role
in connecting all subsystems in common applications. AAEON

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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
 Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
 PCI-Express [x16] x 1, PCI-Express [x1] x 1
 Wide DC Power Input Range
 Gigabit Ethernet x 2
 COM x 4, USB x 4
 Express Card x 1
 Mini Card x 1
 ATX Power Function

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1.3 Specifications
System
 Processor: Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo Processor
 System Memory: DDR III SODIMM x 2,
Max. 4 GB
 Expansion: PCI-E【x16】x 1, PCI-E【x1】
x 1, Mini-card x 1, Express
Card x 1
 VGA: DB-15 VGA connector x 1
 Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
 Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ-45
Connector x 2
 SSD: CompactFlash™slot x 1
 Hard Disk Storage: 2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drive
bay x 1
 Serial Port: COM1/3/4: RS-232, COM2:
RS-232/422/485
 Audio: Line-in / Line-out / MIC-in by
an external cable
 USB: USB 2.0 x 4
 System Control: Power ON/OFF switch x 1,
Reset button x 1
 LED Indicator Power LED x 1, Hard Disk
Active LED x 1

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 Watchdog Timer: Generates a time-out system
reset, setting via software
 Power Supply: 1. DC Input -- Internal DC-DC
Converter (Default)
Input voltage:DC 9V~ DC 30V
2. AC Input -- External Power
Adapter (Optional)
Input voltage: 100V AC ~
240V AC @ 50 ~ 60Hz
Mechanical and Environmental
 Construction: Rugged Aluminum Alloy
chassis
 Color: Mustard
 Mounting: Wallmount
 Dimension: 9.9”(W) x 4.1”(H) x 9.4”(D)
(251.3mm x 104.6mm x
237.8mm)
 Net Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
 Operating Temperature: 5°F ~ 131°F (-15°C~55°C)
(CFD with RAM x 2);
14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C)
(HDD with RAM x 2);
 Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 158°F (-20°C ~ 70°C
 Storage Humidity: 5~90%@40°C,

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non-condensing
 Vibration: 5g rms / 5~500Hz / random
operation (CFD); 1g rms /
5~500Hz / random operation
(HDD)
 Shock: 50g peak acceleration
(11msec. duration)(CFD)
 EMC: CE/FCC class B

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2.1 Jumpers and Connectors
JP1

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JP3
JP5