Aaeon GCS-1500i User manual

Green Communication
System GCS-1500i
GCS-1500i
Green Communication System
Intel®Core™i7/i5 rPGA988 Processor
2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drive Bay
4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports/
9 COM / 8 USB2.0
VGA x 1, DVI-I x 1
GCS-1500i Manual 1st Ed.
June 2011

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2011. 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.
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
CompactFlash™is a trademark of the Compact Flash
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 your PC, please make sure that the
following materials are enclosed:
GCS-1500i Bare Bone
Phoenix Connector
Cushion For HDD
Ear Bracket Module
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 INAN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C
(-4°F) OR ABOVE 65°C (149°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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ENERGY STAR
This Product has been certified by ENERGY STAR®
The Regulation of ENERGY STAR®: ENERGY STAR®Requirements
for Computer Version 5.2.
The Test Standard of ENERGY STAR®: IEC/EN 62301, ENERGY
STAR®Program Requirements for Computer Version
ENERGY STAR®Compliance:
Power Management features (Basic)
Using power-saving states
The system provides the two power-saving states: Sleep and
Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears.
Your working task is saved to memory. Exiting Sleep is faster than
exiting Hibernation. If the system is in the Sleep state for an extra
period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the
Sleep state, the system initiates Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file
on the hard drive and the system turns off.

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Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system set the Sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity when
running on external power. You can change to none Sleep mode if the
system needs to be active at all time. The default power management
settings have been selected for compliance with ENERGY STAR®,
and are recommended by the ENERGY STAR®program for optimal
energy savings.
Using power plans
You can choose your own power plan which is a collection of system
settings that manages how the system uses power. Power plans can
help you conserve power or maximize performance.

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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
1.4 General System Information .....................................1-6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Location of Jumpers and Connectors ......................2-2
2.2 Mechanical Drawing ................................................2-7
2.3 Setting Jumpers ........................................................2-8
2.4 Pin Definition of IMBI-QM57......................................2-9
2.5 Pin Definition of PER-T167 .....................................2-18
2.6 CPU And RAM Module Instalation............................2-23
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

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A.2 ITE8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ............A-6
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-5
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.……………………….B-5
Appendix C AHCI Settings
C.1 Setting AHCI......................................................... C-2

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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1.1 Introduction
GCS-1500i adopts the Intel®Core™ i7/i5 rPGA988 Processor. The
TDP is 35W Max. The chipset is equipped with Intel®QM57.
Moreover, the system memory features two DDR3 800/1066 MHz
SODIMM socket up to 8 GB. It deploys four LAN ports that consist
of 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet LAN RJ-45 ports. GCS-1500i
condensed appearance features desktop and rackmount form
factor that fits nicely into a space-limited environment.
This compact GCS-1500i equipped with one internal 2.5” Hard
Disk Drive with SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. In addition, it features
eight isolated COM ports and eight USB2.0 ports for flexible
expansions.
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1.2 Features
1.5U 19’’ Rackmount, Fanless Design
Intel®Core™ i7/i5 rPGA988 Processor, TDP 35W Max.
Intel®QM57
Dual-Channel DDR3 800/1066 Memory (Up To 8 GB)
10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet x 4
VGA x 1, DVI-I x 1
Serial Port With Isolation x 8, USB 2.0 x 8, 8-bit Digital I/O
Internal 2.5” Disk Drive Bay x 1
Wide Range 10~30V DC-In
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1.3 Specifications
CPU Intel®CoreTM i7/i5 rPGA988, max.
TDP 35W
Chipset Intel®QM57
System Memory Up to 8 GB (DDR3 800/1066 MHz,
SODIMM x 2)
VGA 1Display
Interface DVI 1
SSD OptionalStorage
Device HDD 2.5” HDD x 1
Network LAN 10/100/1000Base-TX x 4
Front I/O USB Host USB2.0 x 4
USB Host USB2.0 x 4
LAN RJ-45 x 4
Serial Port COM x 9 (with isolation x 8)
DIO 8-bit (4-in/4-out)
Rear I/O
KB/MS 1
Indicator Front HDD x 1, PWR x 1, LAN x 4, COM
x 9
Power Requirement 10~30V DC-in
Power Consumption Intel®Core™ i7-620M, 35W
System Cooling Passive Cooling
Mounting 1.5U 19” Rackmount
Operating Temperature 32oF~113oF (0oC~45oC)
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Storage Temperature -4oF~140oF (-20oC~60oC)
Anti-Vibration 1 g rms/ 5~500 Hz/ Operation
Anti-Shock 30 G with 11 m/sec., Operation
Certification EMC CE/FCC
Dimension (W x H x D) 16.9” x 11.8” x 2.36” (430mm x
300mm x 60mm)
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1.4 General System Information
Front Panel
Rear Panel

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Hardware
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2.1 Location of Jumpers and Connectors
IMBI-QM57 Component Side
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IMBI-QM57 Solder Side
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-3