Advantech ARK-3202 User manual

User Manual
ARK-3202
Compact Embedded IPC

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Copyright
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to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
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Part No. 2006320202 Edition 3
Printed in China June 2011

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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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. The sound pressure level at theoperator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
17. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
18. 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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Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
1 x ARK-3202 Unit
2 x Desk/Wall mount plate
1 x 2-pin Phoenix DC power connector
1 x Utility CD
1 x Registration and 2 years Warranty card
Ordering Information
Optional Accessories
Model Number Description
ARK-3202L-S6A1E Intel® ATOM N270 1.6 GHz Compact Embedded Box IPC
ARK-3202F-S6A1E Intel® ATOM N270 1.6 GHz Compact Embedded Box IPC,
with 2 MiniPCIe , and 5 COM
Part Number Description
1757003659 ADAPTER AC 65 W DC19 V/3.42 A FSP
1700001947 Power Cable 2-pin 180 cm, USA for ARK-338X
1700001948 Power Cable 2-pin 180 cm, Europe for ARK-338X
1700001949 Power Cable 2-pin 180 cm, UK for ARK-338X
1700009398 LVDS power cable for ARK-3202L
1700018308 M Cable SCSI 26P(M) to D-Sub 9(M)x 3 COM, 10 cm

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Product Feature ........................................................................................2
1.2.1 General.........................................................................................2
1.2.2 Display..........................................................................................2
1.2.3 Power consumption ......................................................................2
1.3 Hardware Specification .............................................................................3
1.3.1 System..........................................................................................3
1.3.2 Memory.........................................................................................3
1.3.3 Input/Output..................................................................................3
1.3.4 Graphics........................................................................................3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................3
1.3.6 Industrial features .........................................................................3
1.4 Mechanical Specification...........................................................................4
1.4.1 Dimensions...................................................................................4
Figure 1.1 ARK-3202 Mechanical Dimension Drawing................4
1.4.2 Weight...........................................................................................4
1.5 Power requirement....................................................................................4
1.5.1 System power...............................................................................4
1.5.2 RTC battery...................................................................................4
1.6 Environmental Specifications....................................................................5
1.6.1 Operation temperature..................................................................5
1.6.2 Relative Humidity..........................................................................5
1.6.3 Storage temperature.....................................................................5
1.6.4 Vibration loading during operation................................................5
1.6.5 Shock during operation.................................................................5
1.6.6 Safety............................................................................................5
1.6.7 EMC..............................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware installation ..........................7
2.1 ARK-3202 I/O Indication ...........................................................................8
Figure 2.1 ARK-3202L Front View...............................................8
Figure 2.2 ARK-3202L Rear View ...............................................8
Figure 2.3 ARK-3202F Front View...............................................9
Figure 2.4 ARK-3202F Rear View...............................................9
2.2 ARK-3202 Front Side External I/O connectors .......................................10
Table 2.1: Connector Table.......................................................10
Figure 2.5 PCI-7030 for ARK-3202............................................24
2.3 ARK-3202 COM Jumper and Switch Setting ..........................................26
2.3.1 COM3..........................................................................................26
2.3.2 COM4..........................................................................................27
2.3.3 COM5..........................................................................................27
2.3.4 COM6..........................................................................................28
2.4 Memory Installation.................................................................................28
Figure 2.6 Memory Installation ..................................................28
2.5 Compact Flash Installation......................................................................29
Figure 2.7 CF Card installation..................................................29
2.6 HDD Installation......................................................................................29
2.6.1 Internal fixed HDD installation.....................................................29
Figure 2.8 Internal Fixed HDD Installation.................................29
2.7 MiniPCIe Add-on Card Installation..........................................................30
Figure 2.9 MiniPCIe Add-on card installation ............................30

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Chapter 3 BIOS settings ....................................31
3.1 BIOS Introduction.................................................................................... 32
3.2 BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 32
3.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Standard CMOS Features.......................................................... 34
3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features........................................................... 35
3.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 36
3.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................ 38
3.2.6 USB Device Setting.................................................................... 41
3.2.7 Security Chip Configuration (Optional Item)............................... 42
3.2.8 TPM Support............................................................................... 42
3.2.9 Power Management Setup......................................................... 42
3.2.10 PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................. 44
3.2.11 PC Health Status........................................................................ 45
3.2.12 Frequency/Voltage Control......................................................... 46
3.2.13 Load Setup Defaults................................................................... 47
3.2.14 Set Password.............................................................................. 47
3.2.15 Save & Exit Setup....................................................................... 49
3.2.16 Quit without Saving..................................................................... 49
Chapter 4 Software Installation......................... 51
4.1 Chipset Driver Installation....................................................................... 52
4.1.1 Before You Begin........................................................................ 52
4.1.2 Introduction................................................................................. 52
4.1.3 Chipset Driver Setup................................................................... 53
4.2 Graphic Driver Installation....................................................................... 54
4.3 LAN Driver Installation............................................................................ 55
4.3.1 Introduction................................................................................. 55
4.3.2 Installation................................................................................... 55
4.3.3 Win XP/Vista Driver Setup.......................................................... 55
4.4 Audio Driver Installation.......................................................................... 56

Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-3202 series.

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1.1 Introduction
ARK-3202 Compact Embedded Box IPC is an ideal application ready system plat-
form solution. All electronics are protected in a compact sealed aluminum case for
easy embedding in customers own housing, or as a stand-alone application, where
space is limited and the environment harsh.
A solid sealed aluminum case provides vibration and dust resistance while also pro-
viding a passive cooling solution. The ARK-3202 provides system integrators with a
turn-key solution and versatile application development path without breaking the
bank or missing time to market deadlines.
The ARK-3202 can be used as a standalone system, wall-mounted and desktop
mounted. The system accepts a wide range of power supplies (DC power in) and
comes in a footprint of only 220 mm x 68 mm x 200 mm (8.66" x 2.68" x 7.87"). The
rugged cast aluminum case not only provides great protection from EMI, shock/vibra-
tion, cold and heat, but also passive cooling for quiet fanless operation.
The ARK-3202 answers this demand by offering 1 x DVI-D interface for dual display,
5 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x Giga LAN port, audio function and 2 x COM ports packed into
a small rugged unit and powered by an Intel ATOM N270 processor. It also supports
a wide range of input voltages from 12 VDC to 24 VDC. The ARK-3202 Compact
Embedded IPC supports 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD and 1 x Compact Flash card for storage
options and it can provide the diversified application field.
1.2 Product Feature
1.2.1 General
Intel ATOM N270 Processor 1.6 GHz
Dual display and support for wide screen with high resolution
Support 2 GbE, 5 USB 2.0, audio and 2 COM
(ARK-3202F will support up to 5 COM and RS-485 autoflow control)
Internal one 2.5-inch SATA HDD drive bay
Easy integration, easy maintenance, and wide input voltage range
1.2.2 Display
Dual display: CRT + DVI-D (ARK-3202F DVI-D is optional)
LVDS support: Support 36-bit LVDS interface (Optional)
1.2.3 Power consumption
Typical: 13.3 W (CPU is Intel ATOM N270 Processor 1.6 GHz and w/o expan-
sion)
Max.: 17 W (CPU is Intel ATOM N270 Processor 1.6 GHz and w/o expansion)

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1.3 Hardware Specification
1.3.1 System
CPU: Intel® Atom. N270 1.6 GHz FSB 533 MHz
BIOS: Award SPI 8 Mbit BIOS
System chipset: Intel 945GSE with ICH7M
SATA hard disk drive interface: One on-board SATA connectors with data
transmission rate up to 150 MB
CF interface: Supports compact flash Type II
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 2 GB in 1 slots 200-pin SODIMM sockets. Supports single channel
DDRII 533 SDRAM
1.3.3 Input/Output
Serial ports: Five serial ports, 2 x RS-232 onboard, 3 x RS-232/422/485 with
auto flow control by AMO-3202 add-on card
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors are
located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to a PS/2 keyboard and
mouse
USB port: 5 USB 2.0 with 480 Mbps
GPIO connector: 8-bit general purpose input/output (Optional)
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Chipset integrated VGA controller
Display memory: Dynamically shared system memory up to 224 MB
CRT: Up to 1920 x 1080 resolution, 400 MHz RAMDAC
LVDS: Supports single channel 18-bit/ dual channel 36-bit LVDS, Up to SXGA
1280 x 1024
DVI: Support Maximum pixel lock of 400 MHz, up to 1920 x 1080 resolutions @
75 Hz refresh rate
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supporting dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus
which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate
Controller: Intel 82574L Chipset
1.3.6 Industrial features
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable and can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes.

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1.4 Mechanical Specification
1.4.1 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 ARK-3202 Mechanical Dimension Drawing
1.4.2 Weight
3 kg (6.6 lb)
1.5 Power requirement
1.5.1 System power
Minimum power input: DC 12 V - 24 V, 3.0 A - 1.5 A
1.5.2 RTC battery
3 V / 195 mAH BR2032

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1.6 Environmental Specifications
1.6.1 Operation temperature
With Industrial Grade CompactFlash disk: -20 ~ 60° C
With 2.5-inch extended temperature hard disk 0 ~ 45° C, with air flow,
speed=0.7 m/sec
1.6.2 Relative Humidity
95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
1.6.3 Storage temperature
-40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F)
1.6.4 Vibration loading during operation
With CompactFlash disk: 5 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./
min, 1 hr/axis.
With 2.5-inch hard disk: 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./
min, 1 hr/axis.
1.6.5 Shock during operation
With CompactFlash disk: 50 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration
With hard disk: 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration
1.6.6 Safety
UL, CCC, BSMI
1.6.7 EMC
CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

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Chapter 2
2Hardware installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of ARK-
3202 Hardware.

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2.1 ARK-3202 I/O Indication
Figure 2.1 ARK-3202L Front View
Figure 2.2 ARK-3202L Rear View
DC INPUT
USB3
USB4 USB0
LAN-1 LAN-2
VGA PS/2
COM-1 COM-2 DVI
ON/OF
F
HDD LED
PWR LED
LINE-OUT
MIC
USB2
USB1

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Figure 2.3 ARK-3202F Front View
Figure 2.4 ARK-3202F Rear View
DC INPUT
USB3
USB4 USB0
LAN-1 LAN-2
VGA PS/2
COM-1 COM-2 COM3~5
DIO
ON/OFF
HDD LED
PWR LED
LINE-OUT
MIC
USB2
USB1

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2.2 ARK-3202 Front Side External I/O connectors
Table 2.1: Connector Table
JFP1 Front Panel Indicate and SW Header (By Cable to AMO-0102)
COM1, 2 COM Port Header (By Cable to I/O) (or BY Cable to AMO-R007 Optional)
VGA1 VGA Port
LAN1, 2 LAN Port X 2
USB5 USB I/O Port
KBMS1 PS2 Keyboard & Mouse
USB12 USB X 2 Header (By Cable to AMO-0102)
USB34 USB X 2 Header (By Cable to I/O)
SPI1 BIOS Socket
DVI1 DVI Header (By Cable to I/O)
LVDS1 LVDS Header (By Cable to I/O Optional)
INV1 LVDS power Header (By Cable to I/O)
HDAUD1 HD AUDIO Header (By Cable to AMO-0102)
SATA1 SATA Header
DIMMA1 DDR2 Socket
ATX1 Power Header (By Cable to PCM-257)
JFP1 Front Panel Indicate and SW Header
Part Number 1653005200
Package PH5x2P-2.54
Description PIN HEADER 5*2P 180D (M) 2.54 mm DIP WO/Pb
Pin Name
1HDLED_A
2 GF_HDDLED#
3PWRLED_A
4PWRLED_C
5 SUSLED_A
6 SUSLED_C
7 SYS_RST#
8GND
9 PANSWIN#_R
10 GND

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COM1, COM2 COM Port Header
Part Number 1653210260
Package BH10x2P-S2.00
Description BOX HEADER 10*2P 180D(M) 2.0mm SMD W/O Pb
Pin Name
1 DCDA
2DSRA
3SINA
4RTSA
5SOUTA
6CTSA
7DTRA
8RIA
9GND
10 GND
11 DCDB
12 DSRB
13 SINB
14 RTSB
15 SOUTB
16 CTSB
17 DTRB
18 RIB
19 GND
20 GND

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COM Port / COM3~COM5
The ARK-3202 comes with a D-Sub 26-pin connector that carries COM Port signal,
and can support RS-232, RS-422 and RS485 via internal DIP switch.
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD3 Tx3- D3-
2 RxD3 Tx3+ D3+
3 TxD3 Rx3+
4DTR3Rx3-
5 DCD5
6 RxD5
7GND
8CTS5
9RI5
10 DSR4
11 RTS4
12 CTS4
13 RI4
14 DSR3
15 RTS3
16 CTS3
17 RI3
18 DSR5
19 RTS5
20 TxD5
21 DTR5
22 DCD4 Tx4- D4-
23 RxD4 Tx4+ D4+
24 TxD4 Rx4+
25 DTR4 Rx4-
26 GND