Advantech AiMC-2000 User manual

User Manual
AiMC-2000
Fanless Embedded Micro
Computer

AiMC-2000 User Manual ii
Attention!
This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC
certification. Please disregard the printed Chinese copy of the user manual if
the product is not to be sold and/or installed in China.

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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 merchandise
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.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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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
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adaptor or DC power
source, rated 12 vdc, 5A minimum and Tma=40 degree C. If need further assistance
with purchasing the power source, please contact Advantech for further information.
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.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may 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 overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW 0° C (32° F) OR ABOVE 50° C
(122° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
17. 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.
ATTENTION: Tout composant non vérifiée pourrait causer des dommages inat-
tendu. Pour garantir une installation correcte, s'il vous plaît utilisez toujours les
composants (vis ex.) fournies avec la boîte d'accessoires.
18. 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 manufacturers instructions.
ATTENTION: L'ordinateur est muni d'un circuit en temps réel de l'horloge ali-
mentée par batterie. Il ya un danger d'explosion si la pile est remplacée de

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19. CAUTION: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis
whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the
power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden
power surges.
ATTENTION: Toujours débrancher complètement le cordon d'alimentation de
votre châssis lorsque vous travaillez avec le matériel. Ne pas effectuer les rac-
cordements lorsque l'appareil est sur. Composants électroniques sensibles peu-
vent être endommagés par les surtensions soudaines.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
Packing list
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
1 x AiMC-2000 unit
1 x User manual
1 x China RoHS declarations
1 x 2-year warranty card
1 x Utility CD
Ordering Information
Optional Items
Model Number Description
AiMC-2000J-HDA1E Fanless system, J1900
AiMC-2000N-HDA1E Fanless system, N2807
Part Number Description
96PSA-A60W12P2-1 AC-to-DC Adaptor, DC 12V/5A 60W with Phoenix connector
1703060191 KB/MS cable

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Features....................................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................2
1.3.1 General.........................................................................................2
1.3.2 Display..........................................................................................3
1.3.3 Ethernet ........................................................................................3
1.3.4 Power Requirement......................................................................3
1.4 Environmental Specifications....................................................................3
1.5 Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................4
1.5.1 AiMC-2000 Dimensions................................................................4
Figure 1.1 AiMC-2000 mechanical dimension drawing ...............4
Chapter 2 General Information ............................5
2.1 Jumpers ....................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Jumper Options.............................................................................6
2.1.2 Setting Jumper on main board......................................................6
2.1.3 CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1)..........................................6
Table 2.1: CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1) .......................6
2.1.4 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)..................7
Table 2.2: COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)7
Table 2.3: COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)7
2.1.5 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1) ...................8
Table 2.4: RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1).8
2.1.6 JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output.........8
Table 2.5: JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer
Output.........................................................................8
2.2 AiMC-2000 I/O Indication..........................................................................9
2.2.1 Front I/O Indication .......................................................................9
2.3 I/O Connectors..........................................................................................9
2.3.1 DC-IN Power connector (DCIN1)..................................................9
2.3.2 HDMI A type connector (HDMI1) ..................................................9
2.3.3 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (KBMS1) ................10
2.3.4 VGA connector (VGA1)...............................................................10
2.3.5 RJ45+USB2.0 x2 stack connector (LAN2_USB34) ....................10
2.3.6 RJ45+USB2.0+USB3.0 stack connector (LAN1_USB12)...........11
2.3.7 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1).........................................11
2.3.8 USB2.0 x4 stack connector (USB5678)......................................12
2.3.9 COM1 connector (COM1)...........................................................12
2.3.10 Remote Power on/off connector .................................................13
2.4 Installation...............................................................................................14
2.4.1 Memory/mSATA/mini PCIe Device Installation...........................14
2.4.2 2.5” HDD Installation...................................................................16
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation..................................19
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................20
3.2 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................20
3.2.1 Main Menu..................................................................................21
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features...........................................................22
3.2.3 Chipset........................................................................................33
3.2.4 Security.......................................................................................36

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3.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 37
3.2.6 Save and Exit.............................................................................. 38
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer.39
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer......................................................... 40
A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview ......................................................... 40
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer............................................. 40
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 42
A.1.3 Example Program....................................................................... 43

Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on AiMC-2000.

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1.1 Introduction
AiMC-2000 fanless embedded Micro computer is a value, intelligent and application-
focus system powered by an Intel Celeron J1900 Quad Core processor with multiple
I/O ports. The solid aluminum top cover and sealed chassis offers vibration, shock
and dust resistance with a passive cooling solution which provides quiet and reliable
operation.
Computing system with multiple I/O ports
AiMC-2000 uses an Intel Celeron J1900 Quad Core processor at 2.0GHz default set-
ting and up to 2.41GHz with turbo boost setting on. Memory supports a maximum 8G
DDR3L 1333Mhz. Compared to Intel Atom D510/D525 processors, the CPU perfor-
mance increase is 150% and the graphic performance offers significant improve-
ment. AiMC-2000 not only provides dual display, VGA and HDMI port, six COM ports,
eight USB ports including one USB 3.0, dual LAN ports, but also provides dual stor-
age, mSATA and a hard drive of 2.5 inch HDD for massive data storage.
Self-sensing management application- WISE-PaaS/RMM
AiMC-2000 provides self-sensing and management capabilities for remote monitor-
ing and control, self-diagnosis and correction; and automatically sends alerts by
email. Acronis executes backup and storage to save valuable data if the system
encounters problems or crashes. McAfee white-listing screening allows only pre-
authorized programs to run and also provides an encryption lock to prevent theft and
helps avoid programs and assets being copied to another computer.
1.2 Features
Reliable fanless operation powered by Intel® Celeron J1900 QC 2.0GHz SoC
processor.
Multiple I/O ports with dual display VGA and HDMI port, dual storage mSATA
and 2.5” hard drive bay, dual LANs, six serial ports, one USB 3.0 and seven
USB 2.0.
Mechanical flexible design reserved for idoor modules with extended I/Os and
easy customization.
Low power consumption and application-ready system.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General
CPU: Intel® Celeron J1900 QC 2.0GHz SoC Processor
BIOS: AMI 16 Mbit SPI
System Memory: Up to 8G DDR3L 1333GHz SODIMM
Watchdog Timer: 255-level interval timer, setup by software
Serial Ports: 5 x RS-232 & 1 x RS-232/422/485 (COM1)
USB: 1 x USB 3.0 & 7 x USB 2.0
Audio: Realtek ALC892, Line-out and Line-in
Expansion Interface: 1 x full-size miniPCIe for mini PCIe module and 1 x full-
size miniPCIe slot for mSATA

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1.3.2 Display
Controller: Embedded Gen7, Gfx frequency 688 MHz
Display memory: Shared system memory of up to 224 MB dynamically
Dual Display: VGA + HDMI
1.3.3 Ethernet
Controller:
–LAN1: Realtek 8111E;
–LAN2: Realtek 8111E
Speed: Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1
bus which provides a data transmission rate of 500 MB/s
Interface: 2 x RJ45
1.3.4 Power Requirement
Power Input Voltage: DC 12V
Power Adapter: AC to DC, DC12 V/ 5A, 60W with Phoenix connector
1.4 Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:
–0 ~ 40°C With standard temperature 2.5”HDD
–-20 ~ 60°C With standard temperature mSATA/SSD
Relative humidity: 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Vibration loading during operation: With HDD: 0.5 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64,
random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 hr/axis
Shock during operation: With HDD: 10 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms
duration
Safety: UL,CB,CCC
EMC: CE, FCC Class A, CCC

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1.5 Mechanical Specifications
1.5.1 AiMC-2000 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 AiMC-2000 mechanical dimension drawing
Unit:mm

Chapter 2
2General Information

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2.1 Jumpers
2.1.1 Jumper Options
This section provides instructions on how to configure the motherboard by setting
jumpers, and also outlines the default motherboard settings and options for each
jumper.
2.1.2 Setting Jumper on main board
The motherboard can be configured according to the application requirements with
the setting of jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.
Jumpers typically consist of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by
a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” (or turn ON) a
jumper, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, simply
remove the clip. Some jumpers comprise a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. With
these jumpers, simply connect either Pins 1 and 2, or Pins 2 and 3. A pair of needle
nose pliers may be necessary for setting jumpers.
2.1.3 CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1)
The jumper can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. This
jumper is typically set with Pins 1 and 2being closed. To reset the CMOS data, set J1
to Pins 2 and 3 as closed for a few seconds before moving the jumper back to Pins 1
and 2 as closed. This procedure resets the CMOS to its default settings.
Table 2.1: CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1)
Function Setting
Normal (Default)
Clear CMOS
1
1

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2.1.4 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)
Users can select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM1 using JSETCOM1.
The default setting is “RS-232”.
Table 2.2: COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)
Function Setting
Set COM1 as RS-232 (default)
Set COM1 as RS-422
Set COM1 as RS-485
Table 2.3: COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM1)
Function Jumper Settings
RS-232* (5-6) + (7-9) + (8-10) + (13-15) + (14-16) closed
RS-422 (3-4) + (9-11) + (10-12) + (15-17) + (16-18) closed
RS-485 (1-2) + (9-11) + (10-12) + (15-17) + (16-18) closed
*default

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2.1.5 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1)
2.1.6 JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output
*default
Table 2.4: RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1)
Function Settings
Default
Add RS-485 terminator
Add RS-422 terminator
Table 2.5: JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output
Closed Pins Result
2-3* Watchdog reset
4-5* OBS alarm
Function Settings
Watchdog Timer Output (2-3) (default)
OBS BEEP (4-5) (default)
1 2 3 4 5
Watchdog Timer disabled (1-2)
OBS BEEP (4-5) (default)
1 2 3 4 5

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2.2 AiMC-2000 I/O Indication
2.2.1 Front I/O Indication
2.3 I/O Connectors
2.3.1 DC-IN Power connector (DCIN1)
2.3.2 HDMI A type connector (HDMI1)
HDD LED
Line out
Line in
Power
Switch
USB3.0
USB2.0
LAN1
USB2.0
USB2.0
LAN2
4*USB2.0
HDMI
PS/2
KB/MS
Remote
Power
On/Off
DC in
RS-232(2)
VGA
RS-232/422/485
(COM1)
RS-232(3) RS-232(4) RS-232(5) RS-232(6)
Pin Signal
1GND
2 +12V_DCIN
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TMDS Data2+ 2 GND
3 TMDS Data2– 4 TMDS Data1+
5 GND 6 TMDS Data1–
7 TMDS Data0+ 8 GND
9 TMDS Data0– 10 TMDS Clock+
11 GND 12 TMDS Clock-
13 NC 14 NC
15 DDC_CLK 16 DDC_DATA
17 GND 18 +5 V
19 Hot Plug Detect

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2.3.3 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (KBMS1)
2.3.4 VGA connector (VGA1)
2.3.5 RJ45+USB2.0 x2 stack connector (LAN2_USB34)
Pin Signal
1 Keyboard DATA
2MouseDATA
3GND
5+5V
6 Keyboard CLK
8 Mouse CLK
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 RED 2 GREEN
3BLUE 4NC
5GND 6REDGND
7 GREEN GND 8 BLUE GND
9 +5V 10 SGND
11 NC 12 SDA
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 SCL
Pin Signal Pin Signal
R2 MDI_0+ R3 MDI_0-
R4 MDI_1+ R5 MDI_1-
R6 MDI_2+ R7 MDI_2-