Aaeon AEC-6637 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6637
AEC-6637
Fanless Embedded Controller
Intel
®Core™ i7/i5 Mobile Processor
2 Gigabit Ethernet
2 USB3.0, 2 USB2.0, 4 COM
1 Mini Card
AEC-6637 Manual 2nd Ed.
July 2013

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2013. 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.
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-6637 Embedded Controller
2 Wallmount Brackets
1 Screw Package
4 RAM Thermal Pads (1998F15003 x 1, 1998666630 x
2, 1998666652 x 1)
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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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 & Connectors of AEC-6637.....................2-2
2.2 Connectors and Jumpers of the Main Board ............2-6
2.3 List of Jumpers..........................................................2-8
2.4 List of Connectors .....................................................2-9
2.5 Setting Jumpers ........................................................2-11
2.6 LVDS Port 1 Backlight Inverter VCC Selection (JP3)2-12
2.7 LVDS Port 1 Operating VDD Selection (JP5)...........2-12
2.8 LVDS Port 1 Backlight Lightness Control Mode Selection
(JP6)................................................................................2-12
2.9 COM2 Pin8 Function Selection (JP8) .......................2-13
2.10 Front Panel Connector (JP9) ..................................2-13
2.11 Touch Screen 4/5/8-Wire Selection (JP10).............2-14
2.12 Clear CMOS (JP11) ................................................2-14
2.13 AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection (JP12).......2-14
2.14 LVDS Port 1 Inverter/ Backlight Connector (CN1)..2-15
2.15 External +12V Input (CN2)......................................2-15
2.16 USB2.0 Port 7 and Port 8 (CN3).............................2-16
2.17 USB2.0 Port 5 and Port 6 (CN4).............................2-16

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2.18 USB2.0 Port 3 and Port 4 (CN5).............................2-17
2.19 External +5VSB Input (CN6)...................................2-18
2.20 Audio I/O Port Connector (CN8) .............................2-18
2.21 LVDS Port 1 Connector (CN9)................................2-19
2.22 COM Port 2 Connector (CN11)...............................2-20
2.23 LPT/ Digital I/O Port Connector (CN12)..................2-22
2.24 COM Port 3 Connector (CN13)...............................2-26
2.25 LPC Port Connector (CN14) ...................................2-26
2.26 COM Port 4 Connector (CN15)...............................2-27
2.27 UIM Card Module (CN16) .......................................2-28
2.28 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port Connector (CN17)
.........................................................................................2-28
2.29 +5VSB Output w/SMBus (CN18) ............................2-29
2.30 Touch Screen Connector (CN19)............................2-30
2.31 CPU FAN Connector (CN20)..................................2-32
2.32 +5V Output for SATA HDD (CN22).........................2-32
2.33 Realtek LAN (RJ-45) Port (CN23)...........................2-33
2.34 Intel LAN (RJ-45) Port (CN24)................................2-33
2.35 USB Port 1 and Port 2 (CN25)................................2-34
2.36 VGA Port (CN26).....................................................2-35
2.37 COM Port 1 (D-SUB 9) (CN27)...............................2-36
2.38 CFast Slot (CN28)...................................................2-37
2.39 DDR3 SODIMM Slot (CN29)...................................2-38
2.40 Mini Card Slot (CN30).............................................2-38
2.41 SATA Port 1 (SATA1)..............................................2-40

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2.42 SATA Port 2 (SATA2)..............................................2-41
2.43 CFast™ Card Installation........................................2-42
2.44 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation..........................2-45
2.45 Memory Card Installation........................................2-48
2.46 Wallmount Kit Installation........................................2-51
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 AMI 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 ITE8728F 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-4
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-5
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-5
Appendix C RAID & AHCI Settings
C.1 Setting RAID......................................................... C-2
C.2 Setting AHCI......................................................... C-9

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Chapter
1
Information

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1.1 Introduction
The newest Boxer series AEC-6637 has been introduced by
AAEON and it utilizes Intel®Core™ i7/ i5 Mobile 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-6637 to satisfy the versatile
demands of Factory Automation, Data processing, Fleet
management, and Data management.
The AEC-6637 offers low power consumption system that while
operating temperatures ranging from -10° to 50°C. The AEC-6637
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-6637 is definitely your best choice to fit into your vital
applications.

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1.2 Features
Intel®3rd Generation Core™ i7-3610QE, Core™ i5-3610Mel
Processor
Intel®QM77 Chipset
Intel®HD Graphics 4000
COM x 4, USB2.0 x 2, USB3.0 x 2
VGA x 1
Gigabit Ethernet x 2
2.5” SATA 6.0 Gb/s Hard Disk Drive Bay
Fanless Operation

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1.3 Specifications
CPU
Intel®Core™ i7-3610QE 2.3GHz
processor
Intel®Core™ i5-3610ME 2.7GHz
processor
Chipset Intel®QM77
System Memory DDR3 1066/1333/1600 SDRAM
SODIMM x 1, Max. 8 GB
Display
Interface VGA DB-15 x 1
SSD Onboard CFast™ x 1
Storage
Device HDD 2.5” SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Disk Drive
Bay x 1
LAN Gigabit Ethernet
Network Wireless Optional by Mini Card
USB Host USB2.0 x 2
Audio 1
Front I/O
Others Power ON/OFF Switch x 1, antenna
hole x 2
USB Host USB3.0 x 2
LAN RJ-45 x 2
Serial Port RS-232/422/485 x 1,
RS-232 x 3
Rear I/O
Others Power input x 1, VGAx 1
Expansion Mini Card 1
Indicator Front Power LED x 1, Hard Disk Drive
active LED x 1
Power Requirement 9~30V DC with 3-pin terminal block

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System Cooling Passive Cooling
Mounting Wallmount
Operating Temperature
14°F ~ 113°F (-10°C ~ 45°C) CFast™
w/o Airflow
14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C) HDD
w/o Airflow
Storage Temperature -4oF ~158oF (-20oC~70oC)
Anti-Vibration
5 g rms/5~500 Hz/ random operation
(CFast);
1 g rms/5~500 Hz/ random operation
(HDD)
Anti-Shock
50 G peak acceleration (11 msec,
duration)-CFast
20 G peak acceleration (11 msec,
duration)-HDD
Certification EMC CE/FCC Class A
Dimension 8.35” (W) x 2.52” (H) x 6.2”(D)
(212mm x 64mm x 156mm)
Gross Weight 7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Note Windows®XP Embedded, Windows®
XP, Windows®7, Ubuntu 11.10 –
Kernel 3.0.0.12-generic

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Dimension & Connectors of AEC-6637
A1M/A2M Version

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Connectors on the front panel
Connectors on the rear panel

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C1/C2 Version

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Connectors on the front panel
Connectors on the Rear panel