Advantech ARK-5260 User manual

User Manual
ARK-5260
Embedded IPC

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Attention!
Please note:
This package contains a hard-copy user manual in Chinese for China CCC certifica-
tion purposes, and there is an English user manual included as a PDF file on the CD.
Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold
and/or installed in China.

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2010
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 in any
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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, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Part No. 2006526000 Edition 1
Printed in China November 2010

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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. 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. 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. Use a damp
cloth. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moist sheet or
cloth 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. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord such a way 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 long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
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 -40° C (-40° F) OR ABOVE 85°
C (185° 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. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
18. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
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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Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
1 x ARK-5260 unit
1 x Driver/Utility CD
1 x Registration and 2 years Warranty card
1 x PS2 keyboard/mouse cable
Ordering Information
Optional Accessories
Model Number Description
ARK-5260F-D5A1E Intel Atom D510 1.66 G with 2 x PCI and 1 x PCIe expansion
Part Number Description
1757003659 AC-to-DC Adapter, DC19 V/3.42 A 65 W, with Phoenix Power Plug
1700060202 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse cable
1700001947 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, USA
1700001948 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, Europe
1700001949 Power cable 2-pin 180 cm, UK
1700018474 4-pin DC connector cable (compatible with 1960048412N001)
1960048412N001 4-Pin DC Bracket for ARK-5260 (compatible with 1700018474)
1757000537 AC-to-DC Adapter 4-Pin DC 19 V/6.32 A, 120 W

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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 Ethernet ........................................................................................3
1.3 Chipset......................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Functional Specification................................................................3
1.4 Mechanical Specifications.........................................................................5
1.4.1 Dimensions...................................................................................5
Figure 1.1 ARK-5260 Mechanical Dimension Drawing................5
1.4.2 Weight...........................................................................................5
1.5 Power Requirement ..................................................................................6
1.5.1 System Power...............................................................................6
1.5.2 RTC Battery..................................................................................6
1.6 Environment Specification.........................................................................6
1.6.1 Operating Temperature.................................................................6
1.6.2 Relative Humidity..........................................................................6
1.6.3 Storage Temperature....................................................................6
1.6.4 Vibration during Operation............................................................6
1.6.5 Shock during Operation................................................................6
1.6.6 Safety............................................................................................6
1.6.7 EMC..............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 H/W Installation....................................7
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................8
2.2 Jumpers ....................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Jumper Description.......................................................................8
2.2.2 Jumper List ...................................................................................9
Table 2.1: Jumper List.................................................................9
2.3 Connectors..............................................................................................10
2.3.1 ARK-5260 External I/O Connectors............................................10
Figure 2.1 ARK-5260 front view.................................................10
Figure 2.2 ARK-5260 rear view .................................................10
Figure 2.3 COM Port Connector................................................11
Table 2.2: COM Connector Pin Assignments............................11
Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connector ..................................................11
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments.......................12
Figure 2.5 Audio Connector.......................................................12
Table 2.4: Audio Connector Pin Assignments...........................12
Figure 2.6 DIO Connector..........................................................12
Table 2.5: DIO Connector Pin Assignments..............................13
Figure 2.7 USB Connector.........................................................13
Table 2.6: USB Connector.........................................................13
Figure 2.8 VGA Connector ........................................................13
Table 2.7: VGA Connector Pin Assignments.............................14
Figure 2.9 Parallel Port Connector ............................................14
Table 2.8: Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments.................14
Figure 2.10PS/2 Connector........................................................15
Table 2.9: PS/2 Connector Pin Assignments ............................15
Figure 2.112-pins header............................................................15
Table 2.10:Power Connector for Pin Header Pin Assignments..15
Figure 2.124-pole DIN-Jack........................................................16

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Table 2.11:Power Connector for Pin Header Pin Assignments.. 16
Figure 2.13Power Button............................................................ 16
2.4 Installation............................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 HDD Installation.......................................................................... 17
Figure 2.14Unscrew the HDD door screws ................................ 17
Figure 2.15Pull out the HDD bracket.......................................... 17
Figure 2.16Assembly 2.5" SATA HDD and HDD bracket........... 18
Figure 2.17Insert the bracket into the HDD housing .................. 18
Figure 2.18Secure the HDD housing with screw........................ 19
2.4.2 Compact Flash Card Installation................................................. 19
Figure 2.19Unscrew 2 screws and remove the top cover .......... 19
Figure 2.20Unscrew and remove the top bracket....................... 20
Figure 2.21Install the CF card.................................................... 20
2.4.3 Memory Installation..................................................................... 21
Figure 2.22Unscrew four screws from back cover ..................... 21
Figure 2.23Unscrew 4 screws and remove the right side cover. 21
Figure 2.24Insert the memory module into the SO-DIMM socket
................................................................................. 22
2.4.4 PCI / PCIex1 Card Installation.................................................... 22
Figure 2.25Insert the PCI Card and fasten the screw ................ 22
Figure 2.26Adjust the depressed rubber height ......................... 23
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup................................. 25
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 26
Figure 3.1 Setup Program Initial Screen ................................... 26
3.2 Entering Setup........................................................................................ 27
3.2.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 27
Figure 3.2 Main Setup Screen................................................... 27
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 28
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen.................. 28
Figure 3.4 CPU Configuration Settings ..................................... 28
Figure 3.5 IDE Configuration..................................................... 29
Figure 3.6 Super I/O Configuration............................................ 30
Figure 3.7 Secondary Super IO Configuration .......................... 31
Figure 3.8 Hardware Health Configuration................................ 32
Figure 3.9 APM Configuration................................................... 33
Figure 3.10Event Log Configuration........................................... 33
Figure 3.11USB Configuration.................................................... 34
3.2.3 PCI/PNP Setup........................................................................... 35
Figure 3.12PCI/PNP Setup......................................................... 35
3.2.4 Boot Setup Utility........................................................................ 36
Figure 3.13Boot Settings Configuration...................................... 36
3.2.5 Security Setup ............................................................................ 37
Figure 3.14Password Configuration ........................................... 37
3.2.6 Advanced Chipset Settings......................................................... 38
Figure 3.15Advanced Chipset Settings ...................................... 38
Figure 3.16North Bridge Configuration....................................... 38
Figure 3.17Video Function Configuration................................... 39
Figure 3.18Souh Bridge Configuration....................................... 40
3.2.7 Exit Options ................................................................................ 41
Figure 3.19Exit Options.............................................................. 41
Chapter 4 Software installation......................... 43
4.1 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 44
4.1.1 Chipset driver installation............................................................ 44
4.1.2 Graphic driver installation........................................................... 46
4.1.3 Audio Driver Installation.............................................................. 49

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4.1.4 LAN Driver Installation................................................................51
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..55
A.1 Watchdog Timer......................................................................................56
A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview..........................................................56
A.1.2 Reset/ Interrupt Selection ...........................................................56
A.1.3 Programming the Watchdog Timer.............................................57
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers.......................................58
A.1.4 Example Program.......................................................................59
Appendix B Programming the GPIO.....................63
B.1 Supported GPIO Register .......................................................................64
B.1.1 GPIO Registers...........................................................................64
B.1.2 GPIO Example Program.............................................................65

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Chapter 1
1General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-5260.

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1.1 Introduction
ARK-5260 is a powerful, robust and fanless Embedded Box Computer. All electronics
are protected in a compact, sealed, aluminum case for easy embedding in the cus-
tomer’s own housing, or as a stand-alone application where the environment is
harsh.
The ARK-5260 can be used as a standalone system or wall-mounted. The system
accepts a wide range of DC power in and comes in a footprint of 137 x 189 x 221
mm. The rugged cast aluminum case not only provides great protection from EMI,
shock/vibration, cold and heat, but, as we mentioned before, passive cooling for quiet
fanless operation.
The ARK-5260 is equipped with Intel Atom D510 1.66 GHz, dual core processor,
which is highly suitable for embedded and industrial PC applications requiring high
processor performance within a limited space. Featuring two PCI and one PCIe x1
slots for application expansion and system integration, ARK-5260 also carries five
USB 2.0 and two gigabit LAN ports. It can support up to 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM of main
memory and two easily maintaining 2.5” SATA HDD capacity. ARK-5260 offers four
serial ports, and all can support RS-232/422/485 by BIOS setting. ARK-5260 is ideal
for embedded system applications such as machine automation, and industrial plant
and cabinet integration.
1.2 Product Feature
1.2.1 General
CPU: Intel® AtomTM Processor D510 1.66 GHz
System Chipset: ICH8M
BIOS: AMI 16 Mbit Flash BIOS
System Memory: DDRII 667 MHz up to 2 GB
HDD: Supports 2 drive bays space for SATA 2.5" HDD
SSD: Supports 1 CompactFlash Card Type I/II
Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
I/O Interface: 4 x RS-232/422/485
USB: 5 x USB 2.0 compliant ports
Audio: High Definition Audio (HD), Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in
DIO: 8-bit general purpose input/output
Expansion Interface: Supports maximum 15 W power for expansion
1.2.2 Display
Chipset: Embedded Gen3.5+ GFX Core
Memory Size: Up to 224 MB of dynamic video memory allocation
Resolution:
–VGA: Supports up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz

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Chapter 1 General Introduction
1.2.3 Ethernet
Chipset:
–LAN1:Intel 82567V
–LAN2: Intel 82583V
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Interface: 2 x RJ45
Standard: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.ab.
1.3 Chipset
1.3.1 Functional Specification
1.3.1.1 Processor
1.3.1.2 Chipset
Processor Intel® AtomTM Processor D510
Intel® AtomTM D510 at 1.66 GHz with 1MB L2 cache
Manufacturing Technology: 45 nm
Memory
Intel®D510
Supports DDR2 667 MHz up to 2 GB
SODIMM Socket:
–1. 200-pin SODIMM socket type *1
Graphic and
Video
Controllers
Intel 3.5 Gen Integrated Graphic Engine + GFX core
Support DVMT 4.0
DirectX* 9 compliant Pixel Shader 2.0
Intel® Clear Video Technology
–MPEG2 Hardware Acceleration
–ProcAmp
VGA: supports resolution up to 2048 x 1536
VGA Connector on board: D-SUB 15P
SATA & IDE
Interface
SB: Intel® ICH8M chip supports:
Supports the Serial ATA specification Revision 1.0a
Supports several optional sections of Serial ATA II: Extensions to
Serial ATA 1.0 Specification, Revision 1.0
Supports SATA transfers to 300 Mbytes/sec.
Audio Link SB: Intel® ICH8M chip supports: Supports HD Codec
Supports Link for Audio and Telephony CODECS
USB Interface
SB: Intel® ICH8M chip supports:
USB host interface with support for 5 USB 2.0 ports
Supports high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable
Supports legacy keyboard/mouse software
Power
Management
SB: Intel® ICH8M chip supports:
Supports ACPI 3.0
ACPI Power Management Logic Support
Power connector: Plug-In block 2P x 1 or DIN Jack 4P x1

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1.3.1.3 Others
BIOS SB: Intel® ICH8M chip supports:
AMI 16Mb Flash BIOS via SPI
Serial ports
SMSC SCH 3106 support
Up to 4 serial ports by SMSC SCH 3106
High Speed NS16C550A Compatible UARTs with Data rates to 1.5
Mbps
Support IRQ Sharing among serial ports on XPE
COM1 ~ COM4: Supports to RS-232/422/485 and setting by BIOS
setting
COM1 ~ COM4: RS-485 support Auto flow control
COM connector: D-SUB CON. 9P
LAN LAN1 Intel 82567, LAN2 Intel 82583V Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.ab.
Support 10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC888:
Compliant with HD Audio specifications
Supports to 16/20/24-bit DAC and 16/20/24-bit ADC resolution
Support: Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in
Audio Connectors: Ear Phone Jack * 3
DIO
SMSC SCH 3106 support
10 I/O pins with one 5 V power ping and one ground pin
5 V tolerance I/Os.
DIO Connectors:
9 pins DSUB connector
Battery backup BR2032 3 V/195 mAh

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1.4 Mechanical Specifications
1.4.1 Dimensions
137.0 [5.39] x 189.0 [7.44] x 221.0 [8.70] Unit: mm [Inch]
Figure 1.1 ARK-5260 Mechanical Dimension Drawing
1.4.2 Weight
4.2 kg (9.24 lbs)
137
90 240.97
234.07
221
R 2.50
11
229
215
189

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1.5 Power Requirement
1.5.1 System Power
Minimum power input: DC12 V - 24 V, 5 A - 2.5 A
1.5.2 RTC Battery
BR2032 3 V/195 mAh
1.6 Environment Specification
1.6.1 Operating Temperature
With extend temperature peripherals CompactFlash disk without PC expansion
Boards: -20 ~ 55° C (-4 ~ 131° F), when air flow speed = 0.7 m/sec
With extend temperature peripherals 2.5-inch HDD without PC expansion
Boards: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 113° F), when 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 during Operation
When system is equipped with Compact Flash card only: 5 Grms, IEC 60068-2-
64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
When system is equipped with 2.5-inch HDD: 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random,
5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
1.6.5 Shock during Operation
When system is equipped with Compact Flash card only: 50 G, IEC 60068-2-27,
half sine, 11 ms duration.
When system is equipped with 2.5-inch: 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11 ms
duration.
1.6.6 Safety
CCC, BSMI
1.6.7 EMC
CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

Chapter 2
2H/W Installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of
ARK-5260 hardware.

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2.1 Introduction
The following sections show the internal jumper settings and the external connectors
and pins assignment for applications.
2.2 Jumpers
2.2.1 Jumper Description
You may configure the ARK-5260 to match the needs of your application 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.
closed 2-3closedopen
12 12
closed 2-3closedopen