Aaeon BOXER-6403 User manual

Embedded Box PC
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BOXER-6403
Boxer PC
Intel®Celeron®/AtomTM Processor
1 USB3.0, 3 USB2.0, 2 COM, 2 LAN,
1 HDMI, 1 LVDS, 2 Mini-Card
BOXER-6403 Manual 1st Ed.
February 17, 2015

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TCopyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2015. 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
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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.
CompactFlashP
™
Pis a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
Microsoft WindowsP
®
Pis a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
Intel®, Atom™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 setting up your PC, please make sure that the following
materials are enclosed:
1 BOXER-6403 Boxer PC
1 Burn-Proof Bracket
3 RJ-45 to D-sub cable
1 DVD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and drivers
1 Power Adapter
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact
your distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Safety & Warranty
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised
that you keep this manual for future references
1. Disconnect this device from anyAC supply before cleaning.
2. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray
detergents.
3. For any pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed
near the device and easily accessible.
4. Keep this device away from humidity.
5. Place this device on a solid surface during installation. Dropping
it or letting it fall could cause damage.
6. The openings on the device’s enclosure are for dissipating heat.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Watch out for high temperatures that may occur during system
operation.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the device 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 device should be noted.
11. If the device is not to be used for a long time, disconnect it from
the power supply to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or
electric shock.

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13. As most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge, be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when
installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap
and contain all electronic components in any static-shielded
devices.
14. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact
our service personnel:
i. Damaged power cord or plug
ii. Liquid intrusion to the device
iii. Exposure to moisture
iv. Device is not working as expected or in a manner
as described in this manual
v. The device is dropped or damaged
vi. Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the
device
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW -10°C (14°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140° F) TO
PREVENT DAMAGE.
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

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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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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
×
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外部信号
连接器及线材
×
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外壳
×
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中央处理器
与内存
×
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硬盘
×
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电源
×
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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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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 and I/O of BOXER-6403.......................... 2-2
2.2 List of Jumpers..........................................................2-3
2.3 List of Connectors ..................................................... 2-3
2.4 AT/ATX Power Supply Mode Selection (JP1)
.........................................................................................2-4
2.5 LVDS BKLT Control Selection (JP2).........................2-4
2.6 LVDS Power Selection (JP3) ....................................2-5
2.7 LVDS BKLT Power Selection (JP4).......................... 2-5
2.8 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP5) .......................................2-5
2.9 Dry and Wet Contact Digital Input Power Selection
(JP6)................................................................................2-6
2.10 Dry and Wet Contact Digital Output Power Selection
(JP7)................................................................................2-6
2.11 HDMI Display (CN1)................................................ 2-6
2.12 USB 3.0 Connector (CN2).......................................2-7
2.13 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Connector (CN4) ..............2-8
2.14 LPC Expansion I/F (CN11)......................................2-9
2.15 COM3 RS-232 I/F (CN16).......................................2-10
2.16 COM1 RS-232/422/285 Connector (CN17) ............2-10

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2.17 Dry and Wet Contact Digital Input (CN23)..............2-11
2.18 Dry and Wet Contact Digital Output (CN24) ........... 2-13
2.19 RJ-45 Ethernet Port (CN26).................................... 2-14
2.20 RJ-45 Ethernet Port (CN27).................................... 2-14
2.21 USB 2.0 Port 1 Connector (USB1)..........................2-15
2.22 USB 2.0 Port 2 Connector (USB2)..........................2-15
2.23 USB 2.0 Port 3 Connector (USB3)..........................2-16
2.24 DDR3L SODIMM Slot (DIMM1) ..............................2-16
2.25 Half Size MiniCard Slot (PCIE1) .............................2-16
2.26 PCI-E Full Size MiniCard Slot (PCIE2) ...................2-18
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 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ............................A-2
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
Appendix C Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports
C.1 Electrical Specifications for I/O Ports .................. C-2

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C.2 DIO Programming ............................................... C-3
C.3 Digital I/O Register .............................................. C-4
C.4 Digital I/O Sample Program ................................ C-5

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General
Information
Chapter
1

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1.1 Introduction
AAEON introduces the slimmest product in the BOXER series, the
BOXER-6403, which utilizes the Intel®Celeron®/AtomTM processor:
this boxer PC expands its graphics performance greatly with the
newest generation of Celeron®/AtomTM processors.
So far, there is no other boxer PC can be so small and slim like the
BOXER-6403, not even PICO-ITX system. With this tiny form factor,
customers can fit it almost anywhere, and it provides quite a lot of
I/O ports for basic applications. BOXER-6403 adopts a reliable
fanless design for most rugged environment. It also provides
wireless communication features for users wishing to build up a
network connection at any locations.
The BOXER-6403 is a standalone high performance PC designed
for extended operation and with high reliability. It can replace
traditional methods and become the mainstream boxer PC for
diversified markets.

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1.2 Features
Intel®Celeron®/ AtomTM Processor
Ultra Compact design: 158mm x 95mm x 20mm
Standardized I/O ports: USB & RJ-45, DIO
HDMI connector for HDMI output
Lockable power connector
RJ-45 for COM port
Aluminum CNC enclosure
Fanless Design

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1.3 Specifications
CPU
Intel®Celeron®/AtomTM Processor
Chipset
-
System Memory
DDR3L 1333 SODIMM x 1, Max. 8 GB
Display
Interface
VGA
-
DVI
-
HDMI
HDMI x 1
Others
18/24-bit single channel Onboard
LVDS x 1 (internal)
Storage
Device
HDD/SSD
-
CF-SATA
-
Others
mSATA (half-size) Space
Network
LAN
Intel®Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless
Optional
Front I/O
USB Port
USB 2.0 x 2, USB 3.0 x 1
LAN
-
Serial Port
-
DIO
DIO x 6 (DI x 4, DO x 2, w/o isolation)
Audio
-
KB/MS
-
Others
Power Button x 1
Rear I/O
USB Port
-
LAN
RJ-45 x 2
Serial Port
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Selection)
DIO
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Audio
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KB/MS
-
Others
Lockable DC Jack x 1, HDMI x 1
Expansion
PCIe
-
PCI
-
MiniCard
Half Mini-Card x 1 (mSATA only), Full
Mini-Card x 1 w/ SIM slot (Mini-Card w/
SIM)
Mini PCI
-
Others
Onboard USB Pin header x 1
Indicator
Front
-
Rear
-
Power Requirement
12V DC in with lockable connector
ATX mode (optional for AT by
jumper/BIOS setting)
Power Consumption
-
System Cooling
Passive cooling
Mounting
VESA/ Din-rail (Wall/ Din-rail kit)
Operating Temperature
-4oF ~ 104oF (-20oC ~ 40oC) without
airflow (mSATA)
-4oF ~ 122oF (-20oC ~ 50oC) with
airflow (mSATA)
Storage Temperature
-22oF ~ 176oF (-30oC ~ 80oC)

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5 ~ 95% @ 40oC, non-condensing
Anti-Vibration
3 g rms/ 5~500 Hz/ operation (mSATA)
Anti-Shock
20 G peak acceleration (11 msec.
duration, mSATA)
MTBF
-
Certification
EMC
CE/FCC Class A
Safety
-
Dimension (W x H x D)
6.22”x 3.74”x 0.79”(158mm x 95mm x
20mm)
Gross Weight
-
OS Support
Windows®Embedded Standard 8
32/64-bit,
Windows®Embedded Standard 7
32/64-bit,
Windows®8.1 32/64-bit
Windows®7 32/64-bit
Linux by Fedora kernel 2.6.3 up

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Dimension and I/O of BOXER-6403
V0 1 2 3 G V 0 1 G

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2.2 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
Label
Function
JP1
AT/ATX Mode Selection
JP2
LVDS BKLT Control Selection
JP3
LVDS Power Selection
JP4
LVDS BKLT Control Selection
JP5
Clear CMOS Jumper
JP6
Dry and Wet Contact Digital Input Power Selection
JP7
Dry and Wet Contact Digital Output Power Selection
2.3 List of Connectors
The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure
your system to suit your application. The table below shows the
function of each board's connectors:
Label
Function
CN1
HDMI Display
CN2
USB 3.0 Connector
CN4
COM2 RS-232/422/485
CN11
LPC Expansion I/F
CN16
COM3 RS-232 I/F
CN17
COM1 RS-232/422/485
CN22
BIOS SPI Flash Header
CN23
Dry and Wet Contact Digital Input
CN24
Dry and Wet Contact Digital Output