Advantech ARK-4170 User manual

ARK-4170
Ruggedized Box Computer
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2005 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 man-
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli-
able. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.
Acknowledgements
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.
Part No. 2006K41710 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan April 2007

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Product Warranty (1 year)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year
from the date of purchase.
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 instal-
lation. 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 test-
ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, 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 man-
ual, 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 war-
ranty 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 recom-
mend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
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 environ-
ment. 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 inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at their own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
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
ARK-4170 Series Model
There are three sub-models in ARK-4170 series listed below:
ARK-
4170Y-
AJ0A1E:
Intel Celeron 400 MHz Embedded Ruggized System, with
VGA, Audio, Ethernet,2 x RS-232, 2 x USB 1.1, 1 x LPT, 1
x KB/MS, XPe, 512MB SDRAM , -40~75C

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Table 1.1: ARK-4170 Model list
Packing list
Before installing your board, make sure that the following materials have
been received:
• Warranty card
• 1 x ARK-4170 Unit
• 1 x ARK-4170 user guide
• 1 x User Notes of Phoebus Operation 1st Ed
• 1 x Registration and 1 year Warranty card Rev. A p/
n:22013000000
• 1 x Utility CD
• 1 x Wire 9P 20cm D-SUB TO ATX POWER (P/N:1700003932)
• 1 x Wire 9P 20cm D-SUB TO AT POWER (P/N:1700003933)
• 1 x CABLE 6P-6P-6P 20cm PS/2 KB & MOUSE 20cm
(P/N:1700060202)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
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.
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. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment; storage
temperatures above 60ºC may damage the equipment.
8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting
the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
ARK-
4170Y-
BJ0A1E:
Intel Celeron 400 MHz Embedded Ruggized System, with
VGA, Audio, Ethernet,2 x RS-232, 2 x USB 1.1, 1 x LPT, 1
x KB/MS, WinCE, 256MB SDRAM , -40~75C

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9. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equip-
ment to the power outlet.
10. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for the
product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical
ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater
than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment
from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire
or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service
personnel should open the equipment.
15. If one of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to user‘s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
Caution! THIS COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH A BAT-
TERY-POWERED REAL-TIME CLOCK CIR-
CUIT. THERE IS A DANGER OF EXPLOSION
IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVLENT
TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURE. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORD-
ING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.

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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Ver-
wenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein
angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor
überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht abge-
deckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen
kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten
Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung
eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüs-
sigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elek-
trischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elek-
trischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet wer-
den.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu
trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesse-
rung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.

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f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der Bat-
terie.Ersatz nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller emp-
fohlene-mahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh
Angaben des Herstellers.
16. ACHTUNG: Es besteht die Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie auf
nicht fach-männische Weise gewechselt wird. Verfangen Sie die Batterie
nur gleicher oder entsprechender Type, wie vom Hersteller empfohlen.
Entsorgen Sie Batterien nach Anweisung des Herstell-ers.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.
Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen wurden entsprechend
der IEC-704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche Verantwortung für die
Richtigkeit der in diesem Zusammenhang getätigten Aussagen ab.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.
1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC
chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU
card or other cards while the PC is on.
2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sud-
den rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage
sensitive electronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview ...........................................................2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Hardware Specification ..................................................... 3
1.3.1 Processor Core Logic System......................................... 3
1.3.2 Display............................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Ethernet........................................................................... 3
1.3.4 Other ............................................................................... 3
1.3.5 Storage ............................................................................ 4
1.3.6 Mechanical...................................................................... 4
1.3.7 Power Supply.................................................................. 4
1.3.8 Environment Specifications............................................ 4
1.4 Chassis Dimensions........................................................... 5
Figure 1.1 Chassis Dimensions.................................. 5
Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality ..................................8
2.1 Introduction of ARK-4170 External I/O Connectors........ 8
Figure 2.1 ARK-4170 front metal face plate external I/
O connectors .......................................... 8
Figure 2.2 ARK-4170 rear metal face plate I/O con-
nectors .................................................... 8
2.2 ARK-4170 front metal face plate external I/O connectors
9
2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Switch................................................... 9
2.2.2 Power LED Indicator ...................................................... 9
2.2.3 Ethernet Connector ......................................................... 9
Figure 2.3 Ethernet Connector................................... 9
2.2.4 Parallel port Connector ................................................. 10
Figure 2.4 parallel port connector............................ 10
2.2.5 Power Input Connector ................................................. 12
Figure 2.5 Power Input Connector........................... 12
2.2.6 USB Connector............................................................. 12
Figure 2.6 USB connector........................................ 13
2.2.7 Reset Button.................................................................. 13
2.3 ARK-4170 Rear metal face plate external I/O connectors..
13
2.3.1 COM1.2 Connector....................................................... 13
Figure 2.7 COM1(2) connector................................ 13
2.3.2 VGA Connector ............................................................ 14
Figure 2.8 VGA connector....................................... 14
2.3.3 PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.................................. 15

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Figure 2.9 PS/2 connector ....................................... 15
Chapter 3 Connecting the System...................................18
3.1 ARK-4170 introduction................................................... 18
3.2 How to connect the system.............................................. 18
3.3 Attaching AT or ATX power supply............................... 19
3.4 How to upgrade the system ............................................. 21
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup.........................................24
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 24
4.1.1 CMOS RAM Auto-backup and Restore ....................... 24
4.2 Entering Setup................................................................. 24
Figure 4.1 Award BIOS Setup initial screen............ 25
4.3 Standard CMOS Setup .................................................... 25
Figure 4.2 Standard CMOS features screen............. 26
4.4 Advanced BIOS Features................................................ 26
Figure 4.3 Advanced BIOS features screen ............. 27
4.4.1 CPU Feature.................................................................. 27
4.4.2 Virus Warning............................................................... 27
4.4.3 CPU L1 & L2 Cache..................................................... 27
4.4.4 Quick Power On Self Test ............................................ 27
4.4.5 First/Second/Third/ Boot Other Device........................ 27
4.4.6 Boot Up NumLock Status............................................. 27
4.4.7 Gate A20 Option........................................................... 28
4.4.8 Typematic Rate Setting................................................. 28
4.4.9 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) ......................................... 28
4.4.10 Typematic Delay (msec)............................................... 28
4.4.11 Security Option............................................................. 28
4.4.12 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB ..................................... 28
4.5 Advanced Chipset Features............................................. 28
Figure 4.4 Advanced Chipset features screen.......... 29
4.5.1 DRAM Timing Selectable ............................................ 29
4.5.2 Memory Hole At 15M-16M ......................................... 29
4.5.3 AGP Aperture Size (MB) ............................................. 29
4.5.4 On-Chip VGA............................................................... 29
4.5.5 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size.......................................... 29
4.5.6 Panel Number ............................................................... 29
Figure 4.5 Advanced chipset features _Panel Type. 30
4.6 Integrated Peripherals...................................................... 30
Figure 4.6 Integrated Peripherals ............................. 31
4.7 Power Management Setup............................................... 31
Figure 4.7 Power management setup screen............ 31
4.7.1 Power-Supply Type ...................................................... 31
4.7.2 ACPI function............................................................... 31
4.8 PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................. 32
4.8.1 PnP OS Installed ........................................................... 32

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Figure 4.8 PnP/PCI configurations screen ............... 32
4.9 Password Setting ............................................................. 32
4.10 Save & Exit Setup ........................................................... 33
4.11 Exit Without Saving........................................................ 33
Chapter 5 Software Setup................................................36
5.1 Introduction .................................................................... 36
5.1.1 Booting Up the first Time............................................. 36
Chapter 6 Full Disassembly Procedure ..........................40
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 40
Figure 6.1 ................................................................ 40
Figure 6.2 ................................................................ 41
Figure 6.3 ................................................................ 41
Figure 6.4 ................................................................ 42
Figure 6.5 ................................................................ 42
Figure 6.6 ................................................................ 43
Figure 6.7 ................................................................ 43
Figure 6.8 ................................................................ 44
Figure 6.9 ................................................................ 44
Figure 6.10 ................................................................ 45

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CHAPTER
1
Overview
This chapter gives background infor-
mation on the ARK-4170. It shows you
the ARK-4170 overview and specifica-
tions.
Sections include:
• Sections include:
• Introduction
• Hardware Specifications
• Chassis Dimension

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
Advantech provides embedded platform products and services to system
integrators that go into the most remote or hostile or extreme environ-
ments on earth, embedded platforms that have to work reliably. To meet
the demand for a highly modular compact rugged solution, Advantech
developed a PC/104 stackable system that is designed and qualified for
the most demanding of applications. Each system is housed in a specially
cast and milled solid aluminum block with thermal fins which also help
dissipate heat. Another unique feature is the specially designed fanless
thermal solution with embedded heatpipe that allows wide temperature
operation between -40C~+75C without active cooling embedded PC
applications. All electronics are protected in a compact sealed housing for
convenient embedded and stand alone applications, where space and
environment considerations are critical.
Modularity is a key feature and apart from PC/104°Øs ability to stack I/O
and other modules to add functionality, Advantech uses special brackets
on the aluminum enclosure itself so that additional enclosures can also be
stacked making this most flexible rugged solution on the market. The
core stacking modules uses Advantech’s standard PC/104 and PC/104+
CPU boards with onboard Flash, which analog with strong enclosure con-
struction and fixings ensures the system has excellent anti-vibration char-
acteristics. What is more, the unique removable heatsink and daughter
board means that you can completely replace the system retaining just the
chassis. Flexibility is the name of the game in embedded computing and
this new compact rugged solution from Advantech delivers on all fronts
and in all environments!
1.2 Features
• Embedded PCM-4170 phoebus CPU module, CPU Celeron 400MHz
• Memory up to 512MB SDRAM
• Support 2 ports RS-232 and 2 ports USB 1.1
• VGA resolutions up to 1600X1200
• 1 x 10/100 Ethernet
• Onboard Flash up to 1GB, IDE interface

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• Support 1 PC/104+ expansion ( up to 3 PC/104+ expansion, base on
customer requirement and need to stack with the 2nd enclosure)
• Extended temperature range configuration -40C~+75C
• Anti-Vibration and shock resistance
1.3 Hardware Specification
1.3.1 Processor Core Logic System
CPU
• Intel® Celeron 400MHz Processor, µFC-BGA 479 Package:
System Chipset
• VIA twister + VT82C686B:
BIOS: 4Mbit Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM 1.1
System Memory
• One 144 pin SO-DIMM sockets, Supports SDRAM Up to 512MB
• ARK-4170Y-AJ0A1E with 512MB SDRAM industrial grade
• ARK-4170Y-BJ0A1E with 256MB SDRAM industrial grade
1.3.2 Display
Chipset
Chipset: VIA VT8606
Display Memory
Dynamic video memory allocation up to 64 MB
Display Interface support
• CRT Interface
• 36-bit TTL interface with the internal pinhead. (Optional function for
customize service)
1.3.3 Ethernet
Ethernet Controller: Intel® 82551ER Ethernet Controller
Speed: 10/100MBps, IEEE 802.3u (100 BASE-T) protocol compatible
1.3.4 Other
Watchdog Timer: 255 levels timer interval, setup by software
Serial Port: Two RS-232 ports

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Keyboard/Mouse: One PS/2 Port to support PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Key-
board
USB: Two USB 1.1 compliant universal Serial bus port
1.3.5 Storage
• Supports onboard Flash (IDE interface) ARK-4170Y-AJ0A1E with
1GB onboard Flash ARK-4170Y-BJ0A1E with 128MB onboard Flash
(CF card or HDD bay is the optional function for customize service)
1.3.6 Mechanical
Construction: Aluminum housing
Mounting: Desk/wall mounting
Dimension (W x H x D): 164 mm x 170 mm x 49.2 mm
Weight: 2.3 Kg ( weight of total package)
1.3.7 Power Supply
• Input Rating: 5V @ 5.5A, 12V @ 0.5A
1.3.8 Environment Specifications
Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C
(Operating temperature will be changed base on the optional function for
customize service.)
Relative humidity 95 % @ 40 ° C(non-condensing)
Vibration loading during operation
7Grms, IEC 68-2-64, random, 5~500Hz, 1 Oct./min, 1hr/axis.
Shock during operation
70Grms, IEC 68-2-27, half sine, 11 ms duration
EMC Approved: CE, FCC Class A
Safety Approved: UL

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1.4 Chassis Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Chassis Dimensions
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CHAPTER
2
Hardware Functionality
This chapter shows how to set up the ARK-4170’s
hardware functions, including connecting peripher-
als, switches and indicators.
Sections include:
• Introduction of ARK-4170 External I/O
connectors
• ARK-4170 front metal face plate external I/O
connectors
• ARK-4170 rear metal face plate external I/O
connectors

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Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality
2.1 Introduction of ARK-4170 External I/O Connectors
The following two figures show the external I/O connectors on ARK-
4170. The following sections give you detail information about function
of each I/O connector.
Figure 2.1: ARK-4170 front metal face plate external I/O connectors
Figure 2.2: ARK-4170 rear metal face plate I/O connectors