Advantech EPC-S101 User manual

User Manual
EPC-S101
Slim Type Embedded Barebone
System with Intel N3000 & X5-
E8000 3.5” SBC

EPC-S101 User Manual ii
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2017
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in 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 Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
EPC-S101, EPC-S101 are trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
On-line Technical Support
For more information about this and all other Advantech products, please visit Advan-
tech website at:
http://www.advantech.com
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://www.advantech.com/support
Part No. 2006S10110 Edition 1
Printed in China September 2017

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or
clothe for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause
injury.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord such a way 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 long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; 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 one 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.
d. The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to
user 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
may go below -20° C (-4° F) or above 60° C (140° F). This could damage the
equipment. The equipment should be in a controlled environment.
16. This product is intended to be supplied by an UL certified power supply which
specifications are comply to user scenario and environment, if power unit is not
provided.
17. CAUTION: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock cir-
cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
18. CAUTION: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis
whenever you work with the hardware including cable connections, jumper set-
ting changes, and add-on card insertion/remove. Sensitive electronic compo-
nents can be damaged by sudden power surges.
19. CAUTION: Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching
the motherboard, backplane, or add-on cards. Modern electronic devices are
very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding

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wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative
surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
20. CAUTION: Any unverified component could cause unexpected damage. To
ensure the correct installation, please always use the components (ex. screws)
provided with the accessory box.
21. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
22. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
23. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan-
tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
herein.

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Ordering Information
Packing List
Optional Accessories
Part
Number
Intel CPU RAM VGA HDMI GbE USB
3.0
USB
2.0
RS-
232
RS-
232/
422/
485
Audio MiniPCIe mSATA Operating
Temperature
Thermal
Solution
EPC-
S101CQ
-S6A1
Intel
Celeron
N3160
2GB 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 Line in
Line
out
Mic in
Full size
(PCIe,
USB2.0)
Full size
(PCIe,
USB2.0)
0~50° C Passive
EPC-
S101CD
-S6A1
Intel
Celeron
N3060
EPC-
S101AQ
-S0A1
Intel Atom
X5-E8000
Part Number Description
1 x EPC-S101
1 x Startup Manual
2190000902 1 x Warranty Card
968EMLRMP1 1 x RMM package
1700026499-01 1 x M cable SATA 22P/SATA 7P+1*4P-2.5 10cm
1700009001 1 x A Cable JACK/1*2P-5.0 4.5CM C=R B
1990019498N020 1 x Thermal-Pad 59x19.5x1.5 XR-HL K=1.2 TP Apus-
1990027162N010 1 x Thermal Pad 19.5X19.5X1.5 XR-HL K=1.2
1935020530 4 x Screw M2x5L R/S D=3.5 H=1.3 (1+) ST Ni
1930004607 4x Screw M3x4L S/S D=4.8 H=1 (2+) ST BZn
Part Number Description
96PSA-A60W12P2-1 1 x DC power 12V/5A 60W, 0 ~ 40° C, w/ Phoneix Jack type power
connector
1702002600-01 1 x Power cable 3-pin 183 cm, USA type
1700018704 1 x Power cable 3-pin 180 cm, UK type
1700018705 1 x Power cable 3-pin 183 cm, Europe type
1700000237-01 1 x Power cable 3-pin 183 cm, PSE type
1960074451N001 1 x Mount BKT 432C for EPC-S
1960018849T031 1 x Din-rail Bracket for ARK-2120

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Product Feature ........................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Processor System......................................................................... 2
1.2.2 I/O and Function ........................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Power Specification ...................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Environment.................................................................................. 3
1.2.5 Mechanical.................................................................................... 4
1.2.6 Software Support .......................................................................... 4
1.3 Mechanical Specification........................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration......................5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Connectors................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Front and Rear I/O Connectors..................................................... 6
2.2.2 Internal Connectors....................................................................... 9
2.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 2.5” SSD Installation ................................................................... 14
2.3.2 mSATA/Mini PCIe/SIM module Installation (Option)................... 15
2.3.3 Wall Mount Bracket Installation (Option)..................................... 16
2.3.4 Din Rail Bracket Installation (Option) .......................................... 17
2.3.5 VESA Mount Installation (Option) ............................................... 17
Chapter 3 BIOS Settings.....................................19
3.1 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 21
3.1.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 21
3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 22
3.1.3 Chipset Configuration ................................................................. 35
3.1.4 Security ....................................................................................... 44
3.1.5 Boot............................................................................................. 45
3.1.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 46
3.1.7 System I/O Ports......................................................................... 47
3.1.8 1st MB memory map................................................................... 47
3.1.9 Interrupt Assignments ................................................................. 48
Appendix A Appendix A Programming GPIO ......49
A.1 GPIO Register......................................................................................... 50
Appendix B Watchdog Timer ................................51
B.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 52

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Chapter 1
1General Information

EPC-S101 User Manual 2
1.1 Overview
EPC-S101 is a thin design and multi-function bare-bone chassis for space-limited
solutions. EPC-S101 measures only 188 x 39 x 150 mm, less than 1U height. This
slim, fanless system provides 6 USB ports, 4 COM ports (RS-232/422/485), 2 gigabit
Ethernet ports, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 8-bit Digital I/O port, and audio jack w/ Mic in, line out
and line out ports ready for use. Moreover, EPC-S101 is reserved with 2.5” SATA
SSD room with SATA power, mSATA, and full-size mini-PCIe with SIM holder for mul-
tiple expansions. For mounting purposes, EPC-S101 supports wall mount, VESA
mount, and din rail mounting to cope with different application circumstances.
With condensed system size, various IO ports and flexible mounting methods, EPC-
S101 is suitable for retail, commercial kiosk and signage, environmental monitoring,
and HMI device implementation. The system is small but versatile and strong, mak-
ing it suitable for different fields of work and tasks.
1.2 Product Feature
1.2.1 Processor System
System Memory: Single Channel DDR3L-1600 2GB (Configurable up to 8GB)
Graphics: Intel SoC integrated Graphics Controller
–3D: DX11.1, OpenGL 4.2, OpenCL 1.2
–HW Decode: HEVC (H.265)@L5, [email protected], VP8, MPEG2, MVC, VC-1,
WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG
–HW Encode: [email protected], MVC, JPEG/MJPEG
–Supports dual simultaneous display content
BIOS: AMI UEFI BIOS at 64 Mb
CPU: Intel® Celeron® N3160/N3060, Intel® Atom™ X5-E8000 SoC
CPU Intel Celeron N3160 Intel Celeron N3060 Intel Atom x5-E8000
Base Frequency 1.60 GHz 1.60 GHz 1.04 GHz
Burst Frequency 2.24 GHz 2.48 GHz 2.00 GHz
# of Cores 424
# of Threads 424
L2 Cache 2 MB 2 MB 2 MB
TDP 6W6W5W
CPU Intel Celeron N3160 Intel Celeron N3060 Intel Atom x5-E8000
Graphics Core Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel HD Graphics
Base Frequency 320 MHz 320 MHz 320 MHz
Burst Frequency 640 MHz 600 MHz -
Execution Units 12 12 12

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1.2.2 I/O and Function
Front I/O Connector
–Ethernet 1: RTL8111E GbE compliant to 802.3ab, 802.3u
–Ethernet 2: RTL8111E GbE compliant to 802.3ab, 802.3u
–VGA: Up to1920 x 1200 resolution
–HDMI: HDMI 1.4b up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
–USB: 2 x USB3.0, 2 x USB2.0
–LED Indicator: Power, SATA Act#
Rear I/O Connector
–COM1/2: RS-232, I/O pin ESD protection: air gap ±15kV, contact ±8kV
–COM3/4: RS-232/422/485, I/O pin ESD protection: air gap ±15kV, contact
±8kV
–DIO: 8-bit GPIO
–USB: 2 x USB2.0
–Audio: Line-in, Line-out, MIC, ALC892
–Power Switch: AT power switch
Expansion Socket
–miniPCIe: Full size mini-PCI w/ SIM holder, PCIe Gen2 (5.0 GT/s) & USB2.0
–mSATA: Full size mSATA, SATA Gen3 (6.0 Gb/s) & USB2.0, optional miniP-
CIe
Storage: Optional support 2.5” SATA SSD (Gen3 6.0 Gb/s)
–SATA Power: 5V / 12V
Antenna: Two reserved antenna holes on both front side and rear sides.
Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware.
1.2.3 Power Specification
Power Type: AT
Power Input Requirement: 12V +/- 10%
Power Connector Type: 2-pole Phoenix DC Plug-in
RTC Battery: Build-in Lithium coin battery 3V, 210mAh
1.2.4 Environment
Temperature
–Operating: 0 ~ 50° C (32 ~ 122° F) w/ 0.7m/s airflow
–Storage: -40 ~ 85° C (-40~185° F)
Humidity:
–Operating: 40° C @ 95% relevant humidity, non-condensing
–Storage: 60° C @ 95% relevant humidity, non-condensing
Vibration: With mSATA/SSD: 3 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1
hr/3-axis
Shock: With mSATA/SSD: 30G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration
EMC: CE/FCC Class B

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Safety: CB, UL, CCC, BSMI
1.2.5 Mechanical
Dimensions: 188 x 39 x 150 mm
Weight: 950g
1.2.6 Software Support
OS Support: Windows 7/8.1/10, WES7, Linux, VxWorks (optional by request)
Software API: Advantech iManager and WISE- PaaS/RMM - Remote Device
Management technology
1.3 Mechanical Specification
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Chapter 2
2Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Introduction
The following section shows the external and internal connectors pin assignment for
application.
2.2 Connectors
2.2.1 Front and Rear I/O Connectors
2.2.1.1 LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the front panel that indicate system status: The thermal LED
is for system thermal alarm status; and HDD LED is for HDD and compact flash disk
status.
2.2.1.2 HDMI Connector
An integrated, 19-pin receptacle connector HDMI Type A Interface is provided. The
HDMI link supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz.
2.2.1.3 VGA Connector
EPC-S101 provides an integrated 15-pin female VGA digital video interface, which
supports up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. Please refer to Table 2.10 for its pin assign-
ments.
2.2.1.4 USB2.0 Connector
EPC-S101 provides two USB2.0 interface connectors, which give complete Plug &
Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface complies
with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0 compliant. The USB interface can be disabled in the system
BIOS setup. Please refer to Table. 2.2 for its pin assignments. The USB connectors
are used to connect any device that conforms to the USB interface. Most digital
USB 2.0 USB 3.0 HDMI VGA LAN1 LAN2 Antenna Hole
USB 2.0 RS-232 RS-232/422/485
Antenna Hole
Power BuƩon
12V DC in
MIC
Line-out
Digital I/O
Line-in

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devices conform to this standard. The USB interface supports Plug and Play. (Sup-
ports power on/off switch in suspend mode - by customized BIOS request.)
2.2.1.5 USB3.0 Connector
EPC-S101 supports six USB 3.0 interfaces. The USB interface complies with USB
UHCI, Rev. 3.0 standards. Please refer to Table 2.9 for its pin assignments. USB 3.0
connectors contain legacy pins to interface to USB 2.0 devices, and a new set of pins
for USB 3.0 connectivity.
2.2.1.6 Ethernet Connector (LAN)
EPC-S101 is equipped with 2 Ethernet controllers that are fully compliant with IEEE
802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. The Ethernet port provides a stan-
dard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators on the front side to show its Active/
Link status (Green LED) and Speed status (Yellow LED).
2.2.1.7 Power On/Off Switch
EPC-S101 has a Power On/Off button (Rocker RC type).
2.2.1.8 Power connector:
4-pole Phoenix DC power connector
2.2.1.9 Digital IO connector:
EPC-S101 has a DIO connector, and pin assignments as shown below:
CN8 GPIO
Part Number 1653004099
Footprint HD_5x2P_79_23N685B-10M10
Description BOX HEADER 5x2P 2.00mm 180D(M) SMD 23N685B-10M10
Pin Pin Name
1+5V
2GPIO4
3GPIO0
4GPIO5
5GPIO1
6GPIO6
7GPIO2
8GPIO7
9GPIO3
10 GND

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2.2.1.10 COM port 1~4:
ITE_IT8760E supports up to 4 serial ports.
Supports IRQ Sharing among serial ports under Microsoft Windows
OS
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).
Serial Port 2 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB).
Serial Port 3 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC).
Serial Port 4 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD).
2.2.1.11 Audio x 1 set
ALC892-CG supports (Line out, Line-in, Mic-in )

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2.2.2 Internal Connectors
2.2.2.1 Connector Location
SATA (CN21) SATA PWR BaƩery (CN33)
Mini-PCIe (CN19)
mSATA (CN18)
V
V
SIM (CN20)
V

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2.2.2.2 Battery (CN33)
2.2.2.3 SATA (CN21)
CN33 Battery
Part Number 1655902032
Footprint WHL2V-125
Description WAFER BOX 2P 1.25mm 180D(M) DIP 53047-0210
Pin Pin Name
1+3V
2GND
CN21 SATA
Part Number 1654011616-01
Footprint SATA_7P_WATF-07DBN6SB1U
Description
Pin Pin Name
1GND
2TX+
3TX-
4GND
5RX-
6RX+
7GND