Advantech SIMB-354 User manual

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Manual
ADVANTECH
SIMB-354
SAP P/N: PC-60-660

User Manual
SIMB-354
Intel® Celeron Quad Core N3160
Mini-ITX with VGA/LVDS/HDMI/,
6 COM, Dual LAN, 10 USB, 2
Mini card, and PCIe x1

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Copyright
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by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to improve the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part
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of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® N3160 is trademark of Intel Corporation WinBond is a trademark of
Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Part No.
Printed in Taiwan
Edition 1
Dec 2016

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Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Every Advantech product is built with the most exact specifications to ensure reliable
performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environ-
ments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for a laboratory or fac-
tory floor, be assured that your product can provide the reliability and ease of
operation for which the name Advantech is renowned.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. A guide to Advantech’s customer services is
provided below. To ensure that you receive the full benefit of our services, please fol-
low the instructions below.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. Should you
encounter any technical difficulties, we are available to provide assistance. Answers
to the most frequently asked questions are provided in the product documentation.
These answers are typically a lot more detailed than the ones provided over the
phone.
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all rele-
vant information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close
to hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to provide the sup-
port required for you to experience the most from your Advantech products. Most of
the problems reported are minor and can be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support from Advantech engineers is available every busi-
ness day. We are always willing to give advice on application requirements or specific
information regarding the installation and operation of any of our products.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC regulations:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 Regulations. 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 device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case users are required to correct the interference at their own expense. The user is
advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance would void compliance with the FCC regulations
and, therefore, the user’s authorization to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a risk of a new battery 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 recommended by the manufac-
turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

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Memory Compatibility
SIMB-354 Memory Compatibility List
Category Speed Capacity Vendor Chip_PN ADVANTECH P/N Result Remark
DDR3L 1600MHz 4GB Advantech SEC 407 XYK0 K4B4G0846B AQD-SD3L4GN16-SG D DIE NEW Pass ME-A01528
DDR3L 1600MHz 8GB ADATA 3KE77 D9QBJ N/A Pass ME-A02212
DDR3L 1600MHz 4GB Advantech SEC 504 BYK0 K4B4G0846D N/A Pass
DDR3L 1600MHz 8GB Advantech 3CE17 D9QBJ AQD-SD3L8GN16-MG Pass
DDR3L 1600MHz 8GB ATP SEC 328 XYK0 K4B4G0846B SEC 440 BYK0 K4B4G08460 Pass ME-A01642
DDR3L 1333MHz 2GB Transcend TS256MSK64W3N N/A Pass ME-A01486
DDR3L 1333MHz 8GB Apacer 2XE22 D9QBJ N/A Pass ME-A01574

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that 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 at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-war-
ranty repairs, users will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, ser-
vice time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product is defective, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Collect all 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 encountered when the
problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any relevant 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 proof of the purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) in a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of purchase
date are not eligible for our warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the prod-
uct prepaid to your dealer.

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Initial Inspection
Before installing the motherboard, please ensure that the following items are
included in your shipment:
SIMB-354 Intel® N3160 Mini-ITX motherboard
I/O port bracket
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. All SIMB-354 devices are mechanically and electrically
inspected before shipment. Thus, your product should be free of marks and
scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. While unpacking SIMB-354,
check the product for signs of shipping damage (for example, a damaged box,
scratches, dents, etc.). If the device is damaged or fails to meet the specifications,
notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Please
also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection
by the carrier. After this inspection, we will make arrangements to repair or replace
the unit.

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
The SIMB-354 with Intel® Celeron™ N3160 processor is designed for industrial
applications that require enhanced computing performance and power
management capabilities. The motherboard features an onboard Intel® Celeron™
N3160 quad-core 2.24/1.6 GHz CPU with DDR3L 1333/1600MHz of up to 8 GB.
The SIMB-354 offers rich I/O connectivity with four USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports,
as well as six COM ports integrated in a standard 170 x 170 mm form factor. The sys-
tem also supports triple display for LVDS, HDMI and VGA. SIMB-354 also
features numerous connectivity and expansion options, including PCIe x1, 8-bit
GPIO, two SATA III 6GB/s connectors and two Mini-PCIe expansion slots for
easy integration. A dual Realtek LAN chipset for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port
are also provided to deliver high-speed networking.
SIMB-354 is powered by the newest Intel® Celeron™ processor, which is built on
14nm process technology. The thermal design power rating for the Intel N3160
quad-core architecture is only 6 W, allowing additional power reductions, system
compressions, and performance improvements to be implemented in the
future. All the features described above are incorporated into a space-saving,
power-efficient, and cost-effective Mini-ITX form factor.
1.2 Features
Supports Intel® Celeron™ N3160 processors
Two 204-pin SODIMM, up to 8GB GB DDR3L, and 1600 MHz SDRAM
Supports 1 PCIe x1 and two Mini-PCIe expansion ports, six serial ports, 10 USB
ports, and two SATA III ports
Lower total ownership costs with DC12V functionality; supports 24-bit dual-
channel LVDS
Supports a dual-channel 2W+2W amplifier
Supports embedded software APIs and utilities
1.3 OS and BIOS Compatibility
The SIMB-354 BIOS supports OS in legacy mode for 32- and 64-bit, and supports
OS in UEFI mode for 64-bit.

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1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 System
CPU: Intel® Celeron™ N3160
BIOS: SPI 64-Mbit BIOS
SATA hard disk drive interface: Two onboard SATA connectors with a data
transmission rate of up to 600MB in theoretically.
1.4.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 8 GB in two-slot 204-pin SODIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel
1.4.3 Input/Output
PCI bus: One PCIe x1 slot
Serial ports: Six serial ports; COM3 comprises RS-232/422/485 with power
selection and five RS-232 serial ports with power selection
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Supports one standard PS/2 connector
to support PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
USB port: Supports four USB 3.0 port with a transmission rate of up to 5Gbps
and six USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps
GPIO connector: One 8-bit general purpose input/output
1.4.4 Graphics
Controller: Embedded Intel® HD Graphics 400 Gfx frequency 320/640 MHz
for N3160
Display memory: Dynamically shared system memory
VGA: Supports a display resolution of up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz
LVDS: Supports a display resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
HDMI: Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
1.4.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports a dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus,
which provides a data transmission rate of 500 MB/s
Controller: LAN1: Realtek 8111G; LAN2: Realtek 8111G
1.4.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)
Note! mSATA support is only available when SATA 2 is not in use; mSATA
and SATA2 cannot be used concurrently.
DDR3L (low voltage) SODIMM 1.35 V modules of up to 1600 MHz
Note! SIMB-354 supports 1.35 V memory only. Users must install the memory
modules on the DIMMA 1 socket first.

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1.4.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F, depending on the CPU)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +12 V
Board size: 170 x 170 mm (6.69 x 6.69")
Board weight: 0.365 kg
1.5 Jumpers and Connectors
The SIMB-354 motherboard is equipped with connectors for linking the board to
external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. The board also features
several jumpers for configuring the system according to specific applications.
The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the table below. The pro-
cedure for setting jumpers is explained in subsequent sections of this chapter.
Instructions for connecting external devices to the motherboard are provided in
Chapter 2.
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List
Description Part Reference
1 DC-IN adaptor connector DCIN1
2HDMI connector HDMI1
3LVDS backlight voltage selector JBKLVOL1
4 VGA connector VGA1
5 Serial ATA interface connector SATA2
6SATADOM power selector SATADOMPWR1
7 Serial ATA interface connector SATA1
8CMOS battery BAT1
9 System fan connector SYS_FAN1
10 USB3.0 RJ45 stack connector LAN1+USB3_12
11 SPI BIOS socket BIOS1_1
12 USB2.0 PS/2 stack connector PS2_USB12
13 COM1 connector COM1
14 COM2 connector COM2
15 USB3.0 RJ45 stack connector LAN2+USB3_34
16 Audio amplifier output pin header JAMP1
17 HD analog audio connector AUDIO1
18 Front-panel audio pin header AAFP1
19 Buzzer SP1
20 PCI-Express x1 slot PCIEX1
21
22
LVDS panel connector JLVDS1
Dual-port USB2.0 pin header F_USB56
23
24
LVDS panel voltage selector JLVDSVDD1
LVDS backlight voltage type selector JLVDS_BKL1

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25 COM1 RI# selector JCOMPWR1
26 LVDS backlight inverter power connector JBKL1
27 8-bit general purpose I/O pin header JDIO1
28 COM 3 ~ COM 6 connector COM3456
29 ATX and AT mode selector JPSON1
30 ATX 12V power connector ATX12V1
31 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode selector JSETCOM3
32 SATA power connector SATAPW1
33
34 CPU fan connector CPU_FAN1
35
36 Case open pin header JCASE1
37
38 Mini-PCIe connector MINI_CARD2
39 mSATA connector MINI_CARD1
50 DDR3L SODIMM socket SODIMM_B1
40 Low pin count interface header LPC1
41 BIOS flash pin header SPI1_1
42 CMOS mode selector CLCMOS1
43 SATA power connector SATAPW2
44 Dual-port USB2.0 pin header F_USB78
45
46
47
48 Power switch/HDD LED/Power LED/System
reset pin header F_PANEL1
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List
SATA/mSATA switch selector JSATA1
COM2 RI# selector JCOMPWR2
COM3 RI# selector JCOMPWR3
COM4 RI# selector JCOMPWR4
COM5 RI# selector JCOMPWR5
COM6 RI# selector JCOMPWR6
49 DDR3L SODIMM socket SODIMM_A1

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1.6 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors

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1.7 SIMB-354 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 SIMB-354 Board Diagram
LAN 1 RTL8111G
Channel A PCIe x1
LAN 2 RTL8111G
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
Half-size Mini-PCIe
PCIe x1/ USB 2.0
Full-Size Mini-PCIe
mSATA (colay SATA2)
6 x USB 2.0
USB 2.0
4 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0
DDI
DDI
DDI
DDR3L 1333/ 1066MHz
LVDS
HDMI
VGA
ALC662 HD Audio
Audio
Intel Celeron
N3160
Super I/O
NCT6776F
ITE
F8768E
2 x SATA 3.0 SATA 3.0
BIOS
2 RS-232 4 RS-232 (3 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485)
8-bit GPIO
SPI
LPC

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1.8 Safety Precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis when
working with the hardware. Do not connect devices while the power is
on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC
chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
motherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro-
static discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface
or in a static-shielded bag when not in the chassis.
Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if the 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.
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery 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 recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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1.9 Jumper Options
This section provides instructions on how to configure the motherboard by setting
jumpers, and also outlines the default motherboard settings and options for each
jumper.
1.9.1 Setting Jumpers
The motherboard can be configured according to the application requirements with
the setting of jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.
Jumpers typically consist 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” (or turn ON) a
jumper, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, simply
remove the clip. Some jumpers comprise a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. With
these jumpers, simply connect either Pins 1 and 2, or Pins 2 and 3. A pair of needle-
nose pliers may be necessary for setting jumpers.
1.9.2 CMOS Mode Selector (CLCMOS1)
The SIMB-354 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset
the system BIOS information. This jumper is typically set with Pins 1 and 2 being
closed. To reset the CMOS data, set J1 to Pins 2 and 3 as closed for a few seconds
before moving the jumper back to Pins 1 and 2 as closed. This procedure resets the
CMOS to its default settings.
Table 1.2: CMOS Mode Selector (CLCMOS1)
Function Setting
Normal (Default)
Clear CMOS
1
1

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1.9.3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode selector (JSETCOM3)
Users can select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM3 using JSETCOM3.
The default setting is “RS-232”.
Table 1.3: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode selector (JSETCOM3)
Function Setting
Set COM3 as RS-232 (default)
Set COM3 as RS-422/485
(Full Duplex)
Set COM3 as RS-485
(Half Duplex)
Table 1.4: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode selector (JSETCOM3)
Function Jumper Settings
RS-232* (3-4) + (5-6) closed
RS-422/485 (Full Duplex) (5-6) closed
RS-485 (Half Duplex) (1-2) + (5-6) closed
*default

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1.9.4 LVDS Panel Voltage selector (JLVDSVDD1)
1.9.5 JPSON1: ATX and AT Mode selector
*Default
Table 1.5: LVDS Panel Voltage selector (JLVDSVDD1)
Function Settings
Set the LVDS panel as +5 V
Set LVDS panel as +3.3 V (default)
Set the LVDS panel as +12 V
Table 1.6: JPSON1: ATX and AT Mode selector
Closed Pins Result
1-2 AT Mode
2-3* ATX Mode
AT Mode
1-2 closed
ATX Mode
2-3 closed
1
1