Aaeon BOXER-6405 User manual

Last Updated: May 14, 2018
BOXER-6405
Fanless Embedded Box PC
User’s Manual 1st Ed

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2018. 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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Acknowledgement
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
IBM 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 product, please make sure the following items have been
shipped:
Item
Quantity
BOXER-6405
1
Phoenix power connector
1
Wallmount bracket
2
Product DVD with User’s Manual (in pdf) and drivers
1
RAM Heat sink
1
Thermal Pad
2
Screw Pack
1
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.

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About this Document
This User’s Manual contains all the essential information, such as detailed descriptions
and explanations on the product’s hardware and software features (if any), its
specifications, dimensions, jumper/connector settings/definitions, and driver installation
instructions (if any), to facilitate users in setting up their product.
Users may refer to the AAEON.com for the latest version of this document.

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this
manual for future references
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. All cables and adapters supplied by AAEON are certified and in accordance with
the material safety laws and regulations of the country of sale. Do not use any
cables or adapters not supplied by AAEON to prevent system malfunction or
fires.
3. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device.
4. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
5. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the system’s
hardware.
6. No connections should be made when the system is powered as a sudden rush
of power may damage sensitive electronic components.
7. 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.
8. Always disconnect this device from any AC supply before cleaning.
9. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray detergents.
10. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is easily accessible.
11. Keep this device away from humidity.
12. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent falls
13. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
14. Watch out for high temperatures when the system is running.
15. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is running
16. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or electric shock.

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17. 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 containers.
18. 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
19. DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WITH
TEMPERATURES BEYOND THE DEVICE’S PERMITTED STORAGE TEMPERATURES
(SEE CHAPTER 1) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

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FCC Statement
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.
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.

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China RoHS Requirements (CN)
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
AAEON Embedded Box PC/ 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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China RoHS Requirement (EN)
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements in Products
AAEON Embedded Box PC/ Industrial System
Component
Poisonous or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(Cr(VI))
Polybrominated
Biphenyls
(PBB)
Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ethers
(PBDE)
PCB & Other
Components
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Wires &
Connectors
for External
Connections
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Chassis
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CPU & RAM
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Hard Disk
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PSU
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O：The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in each of the
component's parts is below the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
X: The quantity of poisonous or hazardous substances or elements found in at least one of the
component's parts is beyond the SJ/T 11363-2006-stipulated requirement.
Note: The Environment Friendly Use Period as labeled on this product is applicable under normal
usage only

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications.......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information ....................................................................................... 4
2.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Jumpers and connectors........................................................................................ 7
2.3 List of Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Setting Jumpers............................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 Auto Power Button (JP5) ................................................................ 9
2.3.3 Clear CMOS (JP10)...........................................................................9
2.4 List of Connectors...................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Mini Card Connector (CN33, CN5).........................................................12
2.4.2 LPC Port (CN45)..............................................................................13
2.4.3 SATA Port (CN4) ..............................................................................14
2.4.4 SATA PWR Port (CN3) ....................................................................14
2.4.5 USB 3.0 (CN26, CN27) ...................................................................15
2.4.6 VGA Port (CN64).............................................................................16
2.4.7 VGA port BOX connector (CN65)................................................16
2.4.8 DC-IN (CN38) ..................................................................................17
2.4.9 HDMI Port (CN61) ...........................................................................17
2.4.10 SPI ROM connector for debugging (CN8)..............................18
2.4.11 Remote switch connector (CN63) .............................................18
2.4.12 USB2.0 connector (internal BOX connector) (CN53, CN54)18
2.4.13 Power Switch connector (internal BOX connector) (CN36) .19
2.4.14 COM port RS-232/422/485 (CN30/CN31/CN37) ..................19
2.4.15 COM port RS-232/422/485 BOX connector
(CN18/CN9/CN12/CN14)......................................................................................20

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2.5 Installing DRAM ......................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 - AMI BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 24
3.1 System Test and Initialization ..............................................................................25
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup .....................................................................................................26
3.3 Setup Submenu: Main..........................................................................................27
3.4 Setup Submenu: Advanced.................................................................................28
3.4.1 Advanced: Trusted Computing...............................................................29
3.4.2 Advanced: CPU Configuration.....................................................31
3.4.3 Advanced: SATA Drives.................................................................34
3.4.4 Advanced: Hardware Monitor.....................................................35
3.4.5 Advanced: SIO Configuration......................................................36
3.4.5.1 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 1 Configuration ............37
3.4.5.2 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 2 Configuration............38
3.4.5.3 SIO Configuration: Serial Port 3 Configuration............39
3.4.6 Power Management......................................................................40
3.5 Setup submenu: Chipset.......................................................................................41
3.5.1 Chipset: North Bridge...............................................................................42
3.5.2 Chipset: South Bridge ...................................................................43
3.6 Setup submenu: Security .....................................................................................44
3.7 Setup submenu: Boot...........................................................................................45
3.8 Setup submenu: Save & Exit ...............................................................................46
Chapter 4 –Drivers Installation............................................................................................ 47
4.1 Product CD/DVD...................................................................................................48
Appendix A - Watchdog Timer Programming................................................................... 52
A.1 Watchdog Timer Initial Program........................................................................53
A.2 Watchdog Sample Program................................................................................54
Appendix B - I/O Information .............................................................................................. 58
B.1 I/O Address Map ...................................................................................................59

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B.2 Memory Address Map ..........................................................................................61
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart...............................................................................................62
Appendix C –Digital I/O Ports............................................................................................. 63
C.1 Electrical Specifications for Digital I/O Ports....................................................64
C.2 DIO Programming.................................................................................................65
C.3 Digital I/O Register................................................................................................66
C.4 Digital I/O Sample Program................................................................................67

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

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1.1 Specifications
System
Processor
Intel® Celeron® processor N3350 (6405)
Intel® Pentium® processor N4200 (6405M)
System Memory
DDR3L SO-DIMM slot x 1
Supports 1867MHz and up to 8GB
Support un-buffered and non-ECC type
SO-DIMM
Chipset
Integrated into SoC
Storage
2.5” Drive bay *1 for SSD/HDD (for 6405M,
6405 no bracket)
Minicard *1 for optional mSATA
I/O
RS-232/422/485 x 3 with automatic flow
control (switch by BIOS)
USB Type A x 4 for USB3.0
VGA x 1
HDMI x 1 LAN x 2
Remote On/Off x 1 Mic-in x 1, Line-out x 1
Antenna holes x 1 Power button Power input
Front Indicators
Power LED (w/power button)
Expansion Slot
Full-size Mini PCIe slot x 1 (PCIe/USB/SIM slot),
one screw
Half-size Minicard slot x 1 (optional for mSATA
OS Support
Windows® 10
Windows® 10 IOT Linux
Mechanical

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Mounting
Wallmount
VSEA mount
Dimension (W x H x D)
166 mm(W) x 37mm(H) x 106mm(D)
Gross Weight
3.6 lb (1.6 kg)
Net Weight
1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-22°F ~ 140°F (-30°C ~ 60°C) with W.T.
SSD/HDD/mSATA (according to IEC682-14 with
0.5 m/s AirFlow; with industrial devices)
Storage Temperature
-49°F ~ 176°F (-45°C ~ 80°C)
Operating Humidity
5~95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Anti-Vibration
3 Grms/ 5 ~ 500Hz/ operation –mSATA/SSD
1 Grms/ 5~ 500Hz/ operation –HDD
Anti-Shock
-
EMC
CE/FCC Class A
Power Supply
Power Requirement
9-24V with 3-pin terminal block

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information

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2.1 Dimensions
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BOXER-6405M

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2.2 Jumpers and connectors