Advantech SOM-6832 User manual

User Manual
SOM-6832
CPU Computer on Module

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2023
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
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Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that 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
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,
it will be repaired or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, customers will be billed according to the cost of replacement mate-
rials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product to be defective, follow the steps outlined below.
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 displayed when the prob-
lem 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 a return merchandise authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and a proof of purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) into a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of pur-
chase date are not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the pack-
age prepaid to your dealer.
Part No. 2006683200 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan February 2023

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
type of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
Test conditions for passing also include the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from damage caused by electro-
static discharge (ESD) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-
compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment 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 the 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 assistance.
FM
This equipment has passed FM certification. According to the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, work sites are categorized into different classes, divisions, and
groups based on hazard considerations. This equipment is compliant with the specifi-
cations for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D indoor hazards.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at www.advantech.com/support to obtain the latest
product information.
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 calling:
–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

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Document Feedback
To assist us with improving this manual, we welcome all comments and constructive
criticism. Please send all feedback in writing to [email protected].
Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from the PC chassis
before manual handling. Do not touch any components on the CPU card or
other cards while the PC is powered on.
Disconnect the power before making any configuration changes. A sudden rush
of power after connecting a jumper or installing a card may damage sensitive
electronic components.
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions that could cause personal injury if not
observed!
Caution! Cautions are included to help prevent hardware damage and data loss.
For example,
“Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly installed. Do not attempt
to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only
with the same or equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
Note! Notes provide additional and/or optional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Retain this user manual for future reference.
3. Disconnect the equipment from all power outlets before cleaning. Use only a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Protect the equipment from humidity.
6. Place the equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping or letting
the equipment 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. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to a power outlet.
9. Position the power cord away from high-traffic areas. 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 from transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour 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 any of the following occurs, have the equipment checked by service person-
nel:
–The power cord or plug is damaged.
–Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
–The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
–The equipment is malfunctioning, or does not operate according to the user
manual.
–The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
–The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not leave the equipment in an environment with a storage temperature of
below -20 °C (-4 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F) as this may damage the compo-
nents. The equipment should be kept in a controlled environment.
16. CAUTION: Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
17. In accordance with IEC 704-1:1982 specifications, the sound pressure level at
the operator’s position does not exceed 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.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................... 4
1.3 Product Specifications............................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Compliance ................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Feature List ................................................................................... 5
Table 1.1: Feature ....................................................................... 5
1.3.3 Processor System......................................................................... 6
1.3.4 Memory ......................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Graphics/Audio ............................................................................. 6
1.3.6 Expansion Interfaces .................................................................... 6
1.3.7 Serial Bus...................................................................................... 7
1.3.8 I/O ................................................................................................. 7
1.3.9 Power Management...................................................................... 9
1.3.10 Environment................................................................................ 10
1.3.11 MTBF .......................................................................................... 10
1.3.12 OS Support ................................................................................. 10
1.3.13 Advantech iManager ................................................................... 10
1.3.14 Power Consumption.................................................................... 11
1.3.15 Performance ............................................................................... 11
1.3.16 Selection Guide w/ P/N ............................................................... 11
1.3.17 Packing list.................................................................................. 12
1.3.18 Development Board .................................................................... 12
1.3.19 Optional Accessory ..................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Mechanical Information ....................13
2.1 Board Information.................................................................................... 14
Figure 2.1 Board Chips ID – Front............................................. 14
Figure 2.2 Board Chips ID – Rear ............................................. 14
2.2 Mechanical Diagram ............................................................................... 15
Figure 2.3 Atom Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Front ..... 15
Figure 2.4 Atom Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Rear...... 16
Figure 2.5 Atom Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Side ...... 16
Figure 2.6 Pentium Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Front 17
Figure 2.7 Pentium Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Rear . 18
Figure 2.8 Pentium Series Board Mechanical Diagram – Side.. 18
2.3 Assembly Diagram.................................................................................. 19
Figure 2.9 Assembly Diagram .................................................. 19
2.4 Assembly Diagram.................................................................................. 20
Figure 2.10CPU Height and Tolerance....................................... 20
Figure 2.11PCH Height and Tolerance....................................... 20
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS ............................................21
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 22
Figure 3.1 Setup program initial screen..................................... 22
3.2 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 22
3.3 Main Setup.............................................................................................. 23
Figure 3.2 Main setup screen .................................................... 23
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features Setup............................................................. 24
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features setup screen .................... 24
3.4.1 CPU Configuration ...................................................................... 25

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Figure 3.4 CPU Configuration ................................................... 25
3.4.2 Power & Performance................................................................. 26
Figure 3.5 Power & Performance .............................................. 26
Figure 3.6 CPU - Power Management Control.......................... 27
Figure 3.7 GT - Power Management Control ............................ 28
3.4.3 PCH-FW Configuration ............................................................... 29
Figure 3.8 PCH-FW Configuration............................................. 29
Figure 3.9 Firmware Update Configuration ............................... 30
3.4.4 Trusted Computing ..................................................................... 31
Figure 3.10 Trusted Computing.................................................. 31
3.4.5 ACPI Settings ............................................................................. 32
Figure 3.11 ACPI Settings ......................................................... 32
3.4.6 Embedded Controller.................................................................. 33
Figure 3.12 Embedded Controller .............................................. 33
Figure 3.13 Serial Port 1 Configuration ...................................... 34
Figure 3.14 Serial Port 2 Configuration ...................................... 35
Figure 3.15 Hardware Monitor.................................................... 36
3.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................. 37
Figure 3.16 Serial Port console Redirection ............................... 37
3.4.8 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 38
Figure 3.17 USB Configuration................................................... 38
3.4.9 Network Stack Configuration ...................................................... 39
Figure 3.18 Network Stack Configuration................................... 39
3.4.10 NVME Configuration ................................................................... 40
Figure 3.19 NVME Configuration................................................ 40
3.4.11 SDIO Configuration..................................................................... 41
Figure 3.20 SDIO Configuration ................................................. 41
3.5 Chipset Setup ......................................................................................... 42
Figure 3.21 Chipset Setup.......................................................... 42
3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration............................................... 43
Figure 3.22 System Agent (SA) Configuration ........................... 43
Figure 3.23 Memory Configuration ............................................. 44
Figure 3.24 Graphics Configuration............................................ 45
Figure 3.25 LCD Control............................................................. 46
3.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration................................................................. 47
Figure 3.26 PCH-IO Configuration ............................................. 47
Figure 3.27 PCI Express Configuration ...................................... 48
Figure 3.28 PCI Express Root Port 1 ......................................... 49
Figure 3.29 PCI Express Root Port 2 ......................................... 50
Figure 3.30 PCI Express Root Port 3 ......................................... 51
Figure 3.31 PCI Express Root Port 4 ......................................... 52
Figure 3.32 PCI Express Root Port 5 ......................................... 53
Figure 3.33 PCI Express Root Port 7 ......................................... 54
Figure 3.34 SATA Configuration................................................. 55
Figure 3.35 USB Configuration................................................... 56
Figure 3.36 Security Configuration ............................................. 57
Figure 3.37 HD Audio Subsystem Configuration Settings.......... 58
Figure 3.38 SerialIo Configuration.............................................. 58
Figure 3.39 Serial IO I2C2 Settings............................................ 60
Figure 3.40 Serial IO I2C4 Settings............................................ 61
Figure 3.41 SCS Configuration................................................... 62
Figure 3.42 GBE Configuration .................................................. 63
3.6 Security Chipset...................................................................................... 64
Figure 3.43 Security Chipset ...................................................... 64
3.6.1 Secure Boot ................................................................................ 65
Figure 3.44 Secure Boot............................................................. 65
3.7 Boot Setup .............................................................................................. 66
Figure 3.45 Boot Setup............................................................... 66
3.8 Save & Exit ............................................................................................. 67
Figure 3.46 Save & Exit.............................................................. 67

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Chapter 4 S/W Introduction and Installation ....69
4.1 S/W Introduction...................................................................................... 70
4.2 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 70
4.2.1 Windows Driver Setup ................................................................ 70
4.2.2 Other OS..................................................................................... 70
4.3 Advantech iManager ............................................................................... 71
Appendix A Pin Assignment .................................73
A.1 SOM-6832 Pin Assignment..................................................................... 74
Appendix B Watchdog Timer ................................79
B.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 80
Appendix C Programming GPIO ...........................81
C.1 GPIO Register......................................................................................... 82
Appendix D System Assignments ........................83
D.1 System I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 84
Table D.1: System I/O Ports ...................................................... 84
D.2 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 85
Table D.2: Interrupt Assignments............................................... 85
D.3 1st MB Memory Map............................................................................... 86
Table D.3: 1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 86

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Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter details background
information on the SOM-6832 CPU
Computer on Module.
Sections include:
Introduction
Functional Block Diagram
Product Specifications

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1.1 Introduction
The Advantech SOM-6832 is a COM Express Compact module with type-6 pin-out
that fully complies with the PCI Industrial Computer Manufactures Group (PICMG)
COM R3.0 specifications. The CPU modules are Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® and
Atom® x6000 Series Processors (Elkhart Lake) — in basic 95 x 95 mm size COM
Express form factors — that feature 12-watt thermal design power (TDP) ratings.
SOM-6832 delivers a 1.7-fold increase in CPU performance, and double the graphics
performance of previous generation solutions. SOM-6832 also supports up to 32GB
dual channel DDR4 3200MT/s memory, with higher memory bandwidth for better per-
formance. In addition, it supports myriad high-speed I/O interfaces — including PCIe
Gen3 (8.0GT/s) and 2.5Gbase-T, USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), and CAN-FD. This solu-
tion supports 4 x independent displays at up to 4K via 3 x DisplayPort 1.4/HDMI 2.0
and 1 x optional eDP or LVDS. It also supports optional eMMC, TPM2.0 on-board
design, 8.5 ~ 20V power input feature, and wide operating temperatures (-40 - 85
°C).
Advantech iManager (SUSI 4) provides solutions that meet diverse embedded appli-
cation requirements. These include multi-level watchdog timers, voltage & tempera-
ture monitoring, thermal protection & mitigation through processor throttling, and LCD
backlight on/off & brightness control; as well as embedded storage for customized
information. By combining Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM, it supports remote device
monitoring and control over the Internet for easy maintenance. In addition, all Advan-
tech modules integrate iManager and WISE-PaaS/RMM as a value-added feature for
customer’s applications.

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Acronyms
Term Define
AC’97 Audio CODEC (Coder-Decoder)
ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface – standard to implement power saving
modes in PC-AT systems
BIOS Basic Input Output System – firmware in PC-AT system that is used to initialize
system components before handing control over to the operating system
CAN
Controller-area network (CAN or CAN-bus) is a vehicle bus standard designed to
allow micro-controllers to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a
host computer
DDI Digital Display Interface – containing DisplayPort, HDMI/DVI, and SDVO
EAPI
Embedded Application Programmable Interface
Software interface for COM Express® specific industrial function
–System information
–Watchdog timer
–I2C Bus
–Flat-panel brightness control
–User storage area
–GPIO
GbE Gigabit Ethernet
GPIO General purpose input output
HDA
Intel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) refers to the specification released by Intel
in 2004 for delivering high definition audio that is capable of playing back more
channels at higher quality than AC’97
I2C
Inter Integrated Circuit – 2 wire (clock and data) signaling scheme allowing com-
munication between integrated circuit, primarily used to read and load register
values
ME Management Engine
PC-AT “Personal Computer – Advanced Technology” – an IBM trademark term used to
refer to Intel based personal computer in 1990s
PEG PCI Express Graphics
RTC Real Time Clock – battery backed circuit in PC-AT systems that keeps system
time and date as well as certain system setup parameters
SPD Serial Presence Detect – refers to serial EEPROM on DRAMs that has DRAM
Module configuration information
TPM Trusted Platform Module, chip to enhance the security features of a computer
system
UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
WDT Watchdog Timer

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1.2 Functional Block Diagram
1.3 Product Specifications
1.3.1 Compliance
PICMG COM.0 (COM Express) Revision 3.0
Basic Size - 95 x 95 mm
Pin-out Type 6 compatible

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1.3.2 Feature List
Table 1.1: Feature
Type Connector
Row Feature
Type 6 Define
SOM-6832
Max. Min.
Display
A-B LVDS Channel A (18/24-bit) 1 0 1
A-B LVDS Channel B (18/24-bit) 1 0 1
A-B eDP (muxed on LVDS Channel
A) 101
A-B VGA 1 0 0
Expansion A-B PCI Express x1 6 1 6
A-B LPC 1 1 1
Serial
A-B SMBus 1 1 1
A-B I2C Bus 1 1 1
A-B Serial Port 2 0 2
A-B CAN BUS (muxed on SER1) 1 0 1
I/O
A-B LAN Port 0 (Gigabit Ethernet) 1 1 1
A-B SATA 4 1 2
A-B USB 2.0 8 4 8
A-B USB Client 1 0 2
A-B HD Audio 1 0 1
A-B SPI Bus 2 1 1
A-B General Purpose I/O (GPIO) 8 8 8
A-B SDIO (muxed on GPIO) 1 0 1
A-B Watchdog Timer Output 1 0 1
A-B Speaker Out 1 1 1
A-B External BIOS ROM Support 2 0 1
A-B Power Button Support 1 1 1
A-B Power Good 1 1 1
A-B VCC_5V_SBY Contacts 4 4 4
A-B Sleep 1 0 1
A-B Thermal Protection 1 0 1
A-B Lid Input 1 0 1
A-B Battery Low Alarm 1 0 1
A-B Suspend/Wake Signals 3 0 3
A-B Fan PWM / Tachometer 2 0 2
A-B Trusted Platform Modules 1 0 1
Display C-D Digital Display Interfaces 1 - 3 3 0 2
I/O
C-D PEG (PCI Express x16) 1 0 0
C-D PCI Express x1 2 0 0
C-D USB 3.0 4 0 2+2
C-D Rapid Shutdown 1 0 1

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1.3.3 Processor System
1.3.4 Memory
There are a total of 2 x memory sockets on SOM-6832. These support max 32GB
capacity (IBECC supported via Specific CPU SKUs) with 260pin SO-DIMM sockets
(dual-channel).
1.3.5 Graphics/Audio
Graphics Core: Intel® Gen10 UHD/P630 Graphic supports DX12, OGL5.0, OCL2.1,
and MPEG2, HEVC/H265, VC1/WMV9 HW decode/encode/transcode acceleration.
1.3.6 Expansion Interfaces
1.3.6.1 PCIe x1
PCI Express x1: Supports default 8 x ports PCIe x1 compliant to PCIe Gen3 (8.0 GT/
s) specifications, configurable to PCIe x4 or PCIe x2. Several configurable combina-
tions may need BIOS modification. Please contact the Advantech sales or FAE for
more details.
1.3.6.2 LPC
Supports Low Pin Count (LPC) 1.1 specifications, without DMA or bus mastering.
Enables connection to Super I/O, embedded controller, or TPM. 25MHz LPC clock.
CPU Std. Freq. Max. Turbo Freq. Core Cache (MB) TDP(W)
Pentium J6426 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 4 4 10W
Atom x6413E 1.5 GHz 3.0 GHz 4 4 9W
Atom x6425E 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 4 4 12W
Atom x6414RE 1.5 GHz - 4 4 9W
Atom x6425RE 1.9 GHz - 4 4 12W
CPU Graphic Core Base Freq. Max Freq.
Pentium J6426 Gen10 UHD Graphic 400 850
Atom x6413E Gen10 UHD Graphic 500 750
Atom x6425E Gen10 UHD Graphic 500 750
Atom x6414RE Gen10 UHD Graphic 400 -
Atom x6425RE Gen10 UHD Graphic 400 -
Type 6 Row A,B Row C,D
P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
Default
Config
X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 X1
Option 1 X2 X1 X1 X2 X1 X1
Option 2 X2 X2 X2 X2
Option 3 X4 X4

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1.3.7 Serial Bus
1.3.7.1 SMBus
Support SMBus 2.0 specifications.
1.3.7.2 I2C Bus
Supports I²C bus 7-bit and 10-bit address modes. Supports standard mode up to 100
Kb/s & fast mode up to 400 Kb/s.
1.3.8 I/O
1.3.8.1 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet: Maxlinear GPY215 Gigabit LAN supports 10/100/1000 Mbps & 2.5
Gbps Speed.
1.3.8.2 SATA
Supports 4 x ports SATA Gen3 (6.0 Gb/s), backward compliant to SATA Gen2 (3.0
Gb/s) and Gen1 (1.5 Gb/s). The maximum data rate is 600 MB/s. Supports AHCI
1.3.1 mode (does not support IDE mode).
1.3.8.3 USB 3.2 /USB 2.0
COM-Express supports USB 3.0. SOM-6832 supports 2 x by default & 2 x via
optional USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports, 2 x by optional USB 3.2 Gen2 ports are
shared with PCIe. And 8 x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports are reverse compatible to
USB1.x. The solution supports USB 3.2 via LPM (U0, U1, U2, and U3) for power effi-
ciency.
Notice: Advantech strongly recommends using a certified cable to maximize USB
3.2 Gen 2 performance,.
1.3.8.4 USB 3.2
1.3.8.5 USB 2.0
1.3.8.6 SPI Bus
Supports BIOS flash only. SPI clock is set to 20MHz, with capacity of up to 128Mb.
1.3.8.7 GPIO
8 x programmable general purpose input or output (GPIO).
Type 6 P0 P1 P2 P3
SoC P0 P1 P2 P3
Type 6 OC_01 OC_23
SoC USB_OC# OC_0 OC_2
Type 6 P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
SoC P0 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
Type 6 OC_01 OC_23 OC_45 OC_67
SoC USB_OC# OC_0 OC_3 OC_3 OC_1

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1.3.8.8 Watchdog Timer
Supports multi-level watchdog time-out output. Provides 1-65535 level, from a 100ms
to 109.22 minute intervals.
1.3.8.9 Serial Port
2 x 2-wire serial port (Tx/Rx) supports 16550 UART compliance.
Programmable FIFO or character mode
16-byte FIFO buffer on transmitter and receiver in FIFO mode
Programmable serial-interface characteristics: 5, 6, 7, or 8-bit character
Even, odd, or no parity bit selectable
1, 1.5, or 2 stop bit selectable
Baud rate up to 115.2K
1.3.8.10 TPM
Supports TPM 2.0 module by option.
1.3.8.11 Smart Fan
Supports 2 x Fan PWM control signals and 2 x tachometer input for fan speed detec-
tion. Provides 1 x on module with connector and the other to the carrier board follow-
ing PICMG COM Express R3.0 specifications.
1.3.8.12 BIOS
The BIOS chip is on module by default. Users can place BIOS chip on the carrier
board with appropriate design and jumper setting in BIOS_DIS#[1:0].
The standard module has no jumper at SCN1. Therefore, BIOS settings are kept
without a RTC coin battery. If you need to restore to BIOS default settings follow the
steps below:
BIOS_DIS#0 BIOS_DIS#1 Boot up destination/function
Open Open Boot from Module’s SPI BIOS
Open GND SPI_CS0# to Carrier Board, SPI_CS1# to Module
GND GND SPI_CS0# to Module, SPI_CS1# to Carrier Board
Note! If system COMS is cleared, Advantech strongly suggests going to the
BIOS setup menu and loading default settings on the first boot up.

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1. Remove the coin battery.
2. Put jumper on SCN1 to pin1-2.
3. Turn on the power supply.
4. The system will boot up a few times.
5. The BIOS will load default settings successfully.
1.3.9 Power Management
1.3.9.1 Power Supply
Supports both ATX and AT power modes. VSB is for suspended power and can be
optional if not required by standby (suspend-to-RAM) support. RTC battery may be
optional if date/timekeeping is not required.
VCC: 8.5V (9V-5%) – 20V (19V+5%)
VSB: 5V +/- 5% (Suspend power)
RTC Battery Power: 2.0V – 3.3V
1.3.9.2 PWROK
Power-good from the main power supply. A high value indicates the power level is
good. This signal can be used to postpone module startup allowing carrier-based
FPGAs or other configurable devices time to be programmed.
1.3.9.3 Power Sequence
According to PICMG COM Express COM.0 R 3.0 specifications.
1.3.9.4 Wake Event
Various wake event support allows users to apply different scenarios.
Wake-on-LAN(WOL): Wake to S0 from S3/S4/S5
USB Wake: Wake to S0 from S3
PCIe Device Wake: depends on user inquiry and may need customized BIOS
LPC Wake: depends on user inquiry and may need customized BIOS

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1.3.9.5 Advantech S5 ECO Mode (Deep Sleep Mode)
Advantech iManager provides additional features allowing the system to enter a very
low suspended power mode – S5 ECO mode. In this mode, the module will cut all
power, including suspended and active power to the chipset, and keep an on-module
controller active. Only power under 50MW will be consumed, meaning user battery
packs can last longer. While this mode is enabled in the BIOS, the system (or mod-
ule) only allows power button boot instead of other methods such as WOL.
1.3.10 Environment
1.3.10.1 Temperature
Operating: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
Storage: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
1.3.10.2 Humidity
Operating: 40 °C @95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage: 60 °C @95% relative humidity, non-condensing
1.3.10.3 Vibrations
IEC60068-2-64: Random vibration test under operation mode, 3.5 Grms.
1.3.10.4 Drop Test (Shock)
Federal Standard 101 Method 5007 test procedure with standard packing.
1.3.10.5 EMC
CE EN55022 Class B and FCC Certifications: validated with standard development
boards in Advantech chassis.
1.3.11 MTBF
Please refer Advantech SOM-6832 Refresh Series Reliability Prediction report on the
website: Link: http://com.advantech.com
1.3.12 OS Support
The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to "Enhance quality of life
with Advantech platforms and Microsoft Windows Embedded technology." We enable
Windows Embedded software products on Advantech platforms to more effectively
support the embedded computing community. Customers are freed from the hassle
of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embedded
OS distributors) for projects. Our goal is to make Windows Embedded software solu-
tions easily and widely available to the embedded computing community.
To install drivers, please connect to the website http://support.advantech.com.tw to
download the setup file.
1.3.13 Advantech iManager
Supports APIs for GPIO, smart fan control, multi-stage watchdog timer, temperature
sensor, and hardware monitoring. Follows PICMG EAPI 1.0 specifications with back-
ward compatibility.