Advantech ARK-10 User manual

User Manual
ARK-10
Fanless Embedded Box PC

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Attention!
This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC
certification purpOS, and there is an English user manual included as a PDF
file on the CD. 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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Part No. 2006RK1010 Edition 1
Printed in China November 2014

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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
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 -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° 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 ARK-10 unit
1 x DC 12V Power Adapter (PN: 1757004096-01)
1 x Chinese user manual
1 x China RoHS
1 x 2-year warranty card
Ordering Information
Optional Accessories
Model Number Description
ARK-10-U0A1E Intel Atom J1900 QC 2.0GHz w/dual COM+VGA
Part Number Description
1700001524 Power Cable 3-pin 180cm, USA type
170203183C Power Cable 3-pin 180cm, Europe type
170203180A Power Cable 3-pin 180cm, UK type
1700008921 Power Cable 3-pin PSE Mark 183cm
AMK-V003E ARK-112X series VESA mounting kit
AMK-R001E ARK-112X series DIN-rail mounting kit
AMK-W001E ARK-112X series Wall mounting kit

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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 Consumption......................................................................3
1.3.5 Power Requirement......................................................................3
1.4 Environmental Specifications....................................................................3
1.5 Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................4
1.5.1 ARK-10 Dimensions......................................................................4
Figure 1.1 ARK-10 mechanical dimension drawing.....................4
Chapter 2 Hardware installation ..........................5
2.1 Jumpers ....................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Jumper Description.......................................................................6
2.1.2 Jumper list.....................................................................................6
Table 2.1: Jumper List.................................................................6
2.1.3 Jumper Settings............................................................................6
Table 2.2: J1: LCD Power/Auto Power on...................................6
2.2 ARK-10 I/O Indication ...............................................................................7
Figure 2.1 ARK-10 I/O view.........................................................7
2.3 ARK-10 External I/O Connectors ..............................................................8
2.3.1 Power ON/OFF Button..................................................................8
Figure 2.2 Power ON/OFF Button ...............................................8
2.3.2 Power Input Connector.................................................................8
Figure 2.3 Power Input Connector...............................................8
2.3.3 Ethernet Connector (LAN) ............................................................8
Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connector ....................................................8
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments.........................8
2.3.4 VGA Connector.............................................................................9
Figure 2.5 VGA Connector ..........................................................9
Table 2.4: VGA Connector Pin Assignments...............................9
2.3.5 USB Connectors.........................................................................10
Figure 2.6 USB Connector.........................................................10
Table 2.5: USB Connector Pin Assignments.............................10
2.3.6 Audio Connector.........................................................................10
Figure 2.7 Audio Connector.......................................................10
Table 2.6: Audio Connector Pin Assignments...........................10
2.3.7 COM Connector..........................................................................11
Figure 2.8 COM Port Connector................................................11
Table 2.7: COM Connector Pin Assignments............................11
2.3.8 HDD LED Indicator .....................................................................11
2.4 Peripheral Installation..............................................................................12
2.4.1 HDD Installation..........................................................................12
2.4.2 mSATA HD Installation...............................................................14
2.4.3 RAM Installation..........................................................................14
Chapter 3 BIOS Settings.....................................17
3.1 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................18

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3.2 Entering Setup........................................................................................ 19
3.2.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 19
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 20
3.2.3 Chipset Configuration................................................................. 33
3.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 42
3.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 43
3.2.6 Save & Exit................................................................................. 44
Appendix A WDT & GPIO Sample Code ..............45
A.1 Watchdog Timer Sample Code............................................................... 46

Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-10.

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1.1 Introduction
The ARK-10 fanless Embedded Box Computer is an ideal, application-ready system
solution. All electronics are protected in a compact, sealed, aluminum case for easy
integration into customer applications, or as a stand-alone application where space is
limited and the environment harsh. The solid, sealed aluminum case offers vibration
and dust resistance while also providing a passive cooling solution. The ARK-10 pro-
vides system integrators with a turn-key solution and versatile application develop-
ment path without breaking the bank or missing time-to-market deadlines.
ARK-10 is designed as a palm-size fanless embedded system and occupies only
133.8 x 43.1 x 94.2 mm (5.27" x 1.70" x 3.71"). The rugged, cast aluminum case not
only provides great protection from EMI, shock/vibration, cold and heat, but also pas-
sive cooling for quiet, reliable operation. ARK-10 meets demands by offering up to 1
x VGA, 2 x GbE LAN, 3 x USB ports, and 2 x COM ports; all packed into a compact
rugged unit and powered by an Intel Celeron J1900 QC 2.0GHz processor. ARK-10
also supports both 2.5" SATA HDD, mSATA and SSD for storage options even
though it is a palm-size system. Besides, ARK-10 is a low-power-consumption sys-
tem and it is powered by DC 12 V input. The ARK-10 Embedded Box Computer is for
diverse application fields.
1.2 Features
Key features
Extremely compact, sealed construction with fanless operation, supports Intel®
Celeron™ J1900 QC 2.0GHz SoC Processor
Palm-size system with 500G 2.5" 24x7 HDD & 2GB RAM built in
Low power consumption system
Supports VESA/desk/DIN-rail mountings
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General
CPU: Intel® Celeron™ J1900 Quad Core 2.0GHz SoC Processor
BIOS: AMI 64 Mbit Flash BIOS
System Memory: 2GB DDR3L Memory Built-In
Watchdog Timer: 255-level interval timer, setup by software
Serial Ports: 2 x RS-232/422/485 (BIOS selection)
USB: 1 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0
Audio: ALC-888S, High Definition Audio. Line-out & Line-in
Expansion Interface:
–1 x Full-size Mini PCIe, support WLAN or WWAN module
–1 x Half-size Mini PCIe, support mSATA module
Storage:
–1 x 500GB 2.5" 24x7 SATA HDD Built In
–Supports Half-Size mSATA storage (mSATA suggest to assembly by CTOS
or T-Part due to complex installation)

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1.3.2 Display
Chipset: Intel® Atom SoC integrated
Graphic Engine:
–DirectX* 11.1, OGL 3.0, OCL 1.1, OGL ES 2.0
–Encode: H264, MPEG2/4, VC1, WMV9
–Decode: H264, MPEG2
VGA Resolution: Supports up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz (VGA does not support
hot plug function due to Intel's constraint)
1.3.3 Ethernet
LAN #1: 10/100/1000 Mbps Intel I210 GbE, support Wake on LAN
LAN #2: 10/100/1000 Mbps Intel I210 GbE, support Wake on LAN
1.3.4 Power Consumption
Power Input: Single 12V
Power Adapter: AC to DC, DC12 V/3 A, 36 W with lockable design
1.3.5 Power Requirement
System power:
–Minimum power input: DC 12 V 1.5 A
RTC battery: 3 V/210 mAh
1.4 Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50° C with 0.7m/s air flow
Relative humidity: 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)
Vibration loading during operation:
–0.5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 hr/axis
Shock during operation:
–10G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration
Safety: UL,CB,CCC,BSMI
EMC: CE, FCC Class A, BSMI, CCC

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1.5 Mechanical Specifications
1.5.1 ARK-10 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 ARK-10 mechanical dimension drawing
Unit: mm

Chapter 2
2Hardware installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of
ARK-10 Hardware.

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2.1 Jumpers
2.1.1 Jumper Description
Cards can be configured by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close
an electric circuit. It consists 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 a jumper, you
connect the pins with the clip. To open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a
jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either
pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you
simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
2.1.2 Jumper list
2.1.3 Jumper Settings
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply
before setting jumpers or clearing CMOS. Before turning on the power
supply, make sure CMOS jumper is back to 3.0 V Battery On.
Table 2.1: Jumper List
J1 LCD Power / Auto Power on
Table 2.2: J1: LCD Power/Auto Power on
Part Number 1653003260
Footprint HD_3x2P_79
Description PIN HEADER 3*2P 180D(M) 2.0mm SMD SOUARE PIN
Setting Function
(1-2) +5V
(3-4) (default) +3.3V
(5-6) Auto Power On

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2.2 ARK-10 I/O Indication
Note: VGA does not support hot plug function due to Intel's constraint
Figure 2.1 ARK-10 I/O view

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2.3 ARK-10 External I/O Connectors
2.3.1 Power ON/OFF Button
ARK-10 comes with a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side to
show its On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (Orange LED). Dual func-
tions of Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Seconds), and Suspend are sup-
ported.
Figure 2.2 Power ON/OFF Button
2.3.2 Power Input Connector
ARK-10 comes with a DC-Jack header that carries 12 VDC external power input.
Figure 2.3 Power Input Connector
2.3.3 Ethernet Connector (LAN)
ARK-10 provides two RJ45 LAN interface connectors which are fully compliant with
IEEE 802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is equipped with Intel I210
and support Wake on LAN. The Ethernet port uses a standard RJ-45 jack connector
with LED indicators on the front side to show Active/Link status and Speed status.
Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connector
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
Pin 10/100/1000 Mbps Signal Name
1TX+,MDI0+
2TX-,MDI0-
3 RX+, MDI1+
4MDI2+
5MDI2-
6 RX-, MDI1-
7MDI3+
8MDI3-
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2.3.4 VGA Connector
The ARK-10 provides a high resolution VGA interface connected by a D-sub 15-pin
connector to support a VGA CRT monitor. It supports display resolution up to 1920 x
1080.
Figure 2.5 VGA Connector
Note! NC, if present, means “No Connection”.
Table 2.4: VGA Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1Red 2 Green
3 Blue 4 NC
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9NC 10GND
11 NC 12 DDC Date
13 H-SYNC 14 V-SYNC
15 DDC Clock
Note! VGA do not support hot plug function due to Intel's constraint
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2.3.5 USB Connectors
The ARK-10 provides three (2 x USB 2.0 & 1 x USB 3.0) USB interface connectors –
2 x USB 2.0 & 1 x USB 3.0, which give complete Plug & Play. The USB interface is
compliant with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0 & 3.0. The USB interface supports Plug and Play,
which enables you to connect or disconnect a device whenever you want, without
turning off the computer.
Figure 2.6 USB Connector
2.3.6 Audio Connector
ARK-10 provides stereo audio ports by two 3.5mm ear phone jack connectors of
Line_out and Line_in.
Figure 2.7 Audio Connector
Table 2.5: USB Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1+5V 2D-
3D+ 4GND
5 SSRX- 6 SSRX+
7 GND 8 SSTX-
9 SSTX+ 10 +5V
11 D- 12 D+
13 GND
Table 2.6: Audio Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Name
1 Line-out
2 Line-in
2
1