Aaeon AEC-6821 User manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6821
AEC-6821
Fanless Embedded Controller
AMD Geode LX800 Processor
Dual 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
4 COM/ Audio/ 4 USB
AEC-6821 Manual 1st Ed.
October 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
• Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
• CompactFlash™is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
• AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof are
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
• ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
• Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
• IBM, 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 have been shipped:
 1 AEC-6821 Embedded Controller
 1 Keyboard & mouse cable
 1 Phoenix Power Connector
 2 Wallmount Brackets
 2 RJ-45 to DB-9 Cables
 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 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 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.
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 .................................................................2-2
2.2 HDD Module Installation ...........................................2-3
2.3 Built-in HDD Module Installation ...............................2-9
2.4 Wallmount Installation...............................................2-11
2.5 DIN Rail Installation...................................................2-12
2.6 CompactFlash Card Installation (Version B).............2-13
2.7 Jumper Setting of AEC-6821 ....................................2-14
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 Software Drivers........................................................4-2
4.2 Necessary to know....................................................4-3
4.3 Installing VGA Driver.................................................4-4
4.4 Installing AES Driver .................................................4-5
4.5 Installing PCI to ISA Bridge Driver............................4-6
4.6 Installing Ethernet Driver...........................................4-7

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4.7 Ethernet Software Configuration...............................4-7
4.8 Installing LAN 82551er Driver...................................4-8
4.9 Installing Audio Driver ...............................................4-9
4.10 Installing RAID Driver (for AEC-6821 Rev.A only)..4-10
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming for AEC-6821 Rev.A........................A-2
A.2 ITE8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program..............A-6
A.3 Programming for AEC-6821 Rev.B......................A-11
A.4 W83627EHG Watchdog Timer Initial Program....A-15
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 1st MB Memory Address Map ................................B-4
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-6
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-7

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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1.1 Introduction
The AEC-6821 is an Embedded Control PC with PCMCIA slots
that supports different interfaces. Multiple IO ports and
Anti-vibration are the main design features of the AEC-6821. This
allows the AEC-6821 to be installed in a rugged transportation
environment despite high ambient vibration.
In addition to the fanless CPU, the AEC-6821 was use the AMD
LX800 500MHz CPU, features one PCMCIA expansion slots for
devices expansion. ADC power supply is commonly used in most
vehicles and factory equipments. The AEC-6821 can powered
by a DC 9~30V input with low power consumption and high
performance. You can also choose an additional external AC
power adapter for power redundancy purposes. AAEON
provides flexible power choices for customers who choose the
AEC-6821.
Transportation has become part of most people’s life and forms a
necessary part of their lifestyle. From cars to trains to ships and
airplanes, we rely on those tools a lot. The AEC-6821 is
designed to improve transportation control and enhance the
quality of our lives.

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1.2 Features
• Fanless Design with AMD Geode LX800 500MHz
Processor
• 1 PCMCIA Slot for Expansion
• DC 9~30V Input with Phoenix Connector and Optional
External AC power adapter
• CFD for B Version
• 2.5” Hard Disk Drive Kit
• Dual 10/100Base-TX Ethernet by RJ-45
• 4 COM / 4 USB / Audio
• Operating Temperature: -5°C ~60°C (23°F~140°F)
• Anti-vibration Up to 5 g rms /Anti-shock Up to 50g
• CE / FCC ClassA Certified

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1.3 Specifications
System
• CPU: AMD Geode LX800 500MHz
• Memory: DDR SDRAM SODIMM x 1,
Max. 512MB; Installed 512MB.
• Expansion: PCMCIA x 1
• VGA: D-sub 15 VGA Connector
• Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45
connector x 2
• SSD: Type II CompactFlash™slot
(OnlyBversion)
• Hard Disk Storage: 2.5” Slim HDD kit on the rear
side
• Serial Port: RS-232 x 3 (2 ports by RJ-45)
RS-232/422/485 x 1
• Audio: Mic-in / Line-in / Line-out, by an
extension cable
• USB: USB 2.0 x 4
• Parallel Port: Parallel x 1
• Watchdog Timer: Generates a time-out system
reset
• Power Supply: DC Input: 9V DC~30V DC
AC Input: External Power Adapter

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(Optional)
• System Control: Power on / off switch x 1;Reset
button x 1
• Indicator: Power LED x 1
HDD active LED x 1(IDE HDD
use only)
Mechanical and Environmental
• Construction: Aluminum Alloy chassis
• Color: Dark Blue
• Mounting: Wallmount (Default), DIN-Rail
• Dimension: 8.35” (W) x 2.53” (H) x 4.21” (D)
(212mm x 64.2mm x 107mm)
• Net Weight: 4.75lb (2.16kg)
• Gross Weight: 8.36lb (3.8kg)
• Operation Temperature:
23°F ~ 140°F (-5°C~60°C)(CFD)
• Operation Humidity: 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
• Vibration: 5g rms / 5~500Hz / random
operation (CFD);
1g / 5~500Hz / random
operation (W/ HDD)
• Shock: 50g peak acceleration (11
msec. duration); CFD
• EMC: CE/FCC class A

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Front Side
Rear Side
Rev. A
Rev. B

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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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2.1 Dimension
Units:mm

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2.2 HDD Module Installation
Step 1: Open the HDD cover by loosening the screws on the
bottom of the chassis.

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Step 2: Open the bottom cover of the AEC-6821 and loosening
the four screws
Step 3: Loosening the rear panel of AEC-6821

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Step 4: Loosening the front panel of AEC-6821
Step 5: Connect IDE or SATA cable and SATA power
Connect the IDE cable