Aplex ACS-2180 User manual

ACS-2180
Intel 4th Gen. Core i3 Ultra Slim Fanless Box PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Sep. 2015 V1.0
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
1.0
2015/09/21
Official Version

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Warning!________________________
Caution
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in
accordance with local environmental regulations.
Disclaimer
This information in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event
shall Aplex Technology Inc. be liable for damages of any kind, whether incidental or
consequential, arising from either the use or misuse of information in this
document or in any related materials.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
Electric Shock Hazard –Do not operate the machine with its back cover removed.
There are dangerous high voltages inside.

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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□Adaptor
□Driver & manual CD disc
□Other.___________________(please specify)

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Safety Precautions
Follow the messages below to prevent your systems from damage:
◆Avoid your system from static electricity on all occasions.
◆Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when
the card is power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not
in use.
◆Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance,
when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may
damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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Table of Contents
Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Warning!/Caution/Disclaimer..............................…………………………….……………………2
Packing List…………………………………….…………………………………………………....................3
Safety Precautions…………………………………….…………….…..……………………....................4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features……..…………………..………………………...…………………………..7
1.2 Specifications…..………………...………………………………………………….7
1.3 Dimensions……..…………………....……………………………………………...8
1.4 Brief Description of ACS-2180………..….…..……………………….……..9
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard Introduction…………………….....…………………………....10
2.2 Specifications…………………………..…………..………………………………10
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors Location……….……………………………...14
2.4 Jumpers Setting and Connectors…………..………………………..……15
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen…...……..……...…………………………45
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility……………………………..………………………………….45
3.3 Main Settings…………………………………..…..………………………………46
3.4 Advanced Settings………………………………………….…………………...47
3.5 Chipset Settings…………………………….………….………………………...51
3.6 Boot Settings……..…………………………..……………….…………………..53
3.7 Security Settings…..………………….…….…………….……………………..54
3.8 Save & Exit Settings………………………..……………..…………………....55
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel (R) CORE AMT Driver…….………....……...………….………………58
4.2 Intel (R) VGA Chipset……………………..………………………….……......60
4.3 Intel (R) LAN Driver………..……………..…………………………..………...63
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver....………………………………………66
4.5 USB 3.0 Driver……………………………..……………………………………….68
4.6 Intel(R) MEI Driver………….….……….……………………………………….71

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of ACS-2180……….……….……….…………………………...8
Figure 1.2: Overview of ACS-2180..…………………..……………………………………9
Figure 1.3: I/O side View of ACS-2180…………...........………………………………9
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions…………………………………………………..13
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Top……………………..14
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Bottom……………….14

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features
Intel 4th Gen. Core i3 CPU built-in
Fanless Design
Onboard 4GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
9~36V DC Wide-ranging Power Input
Ultra Slim
1 x 2.5”SATA HDD Space
1.2 Specifications
ACS-2180
System
CPU
Intel® 4th Gen. Core i3 CPU onboard
Chipset
SoC
Memory
Onboard 4GB DDR3L SDRAM
Graphic
Intel® HD Graphics 4400/4200
IO Port
USB
2 x USB 3.0 type A
2 x USB 2.0 type A
Serial/Parallel
1 x RS-232/422/485 DB-9, COM1, Default RS-232
1 x RS-232 DB-9, COM2
Audio
1 x Audio Jack
VGA
1 x VGA
LAN
2 x GbE LAN RJ-45
Power
1 x 3-pin DC Power Input Terminal
1 x 2-pin Connector for Power on/off Button
Storage Space
Storage
1 x SD Card Slot, up to 32GB
1 x 2.5”SATA HDD bay for SATA HDD (Easy Accessible)
Expansion
Expansion Slot
1 x Mini PCIe Slot (full size)
Power
Power Input
DC 9~36V

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Power Consumption
MAX: 19.7W
Mechanical
Construction
Aluminum Chassis
Chassis Color
RAL 9007
Mounting
Wall Mount, VESA Mount 100 x 100
Dimensions
375.6 x 177.7 x 40mm
Net Weight
2 Kg
Operating System Support
OS Support
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro, Windows 7 Pro for Embedded,
WES7, WE8S
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
-20~60℃
Storage Temperature
-40~85℃
Storage Humidity
10 to 90% @ 40℃, non-condensing
Certification
CE / FCC Class A
1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of ACS-2180

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1.4 Brief Description of ACS-2180
The ACS-2180 is a fanless high-efficiency thermal solution Box PC, powered by Intel
4th Gen. Core i3 CPU built and supporting 4GB DDR3L 1600MHz onboard memory. It
comes with 2 x USB 3.0 type A, 2 x USB 2.0 type A, 2 x LAN, 2 x COM ports, 1 x VGA, 1
x Audio jack, 1 x 3-pin DC Power Input Terminal, and 1 x 2-pin connector for power
on/off button. It supports 1 x 2.5”SATA HDD space, 1 x SD slot up to 32GB, and
9~36V DC wide-ranging power input. It is ideal for Industrial Automation, Factory
Automation, Machine Vision, Process Control, Data Terminal, TI, Surveillance, etc.
and running factory operations from small visual interface and maintenance
applications to large control process applications. The ACS-2180 works very well
along with any of our Display series and it absolutely can provide an easy way to
perform control and field maintenance.
Figure 1.2: Overview of ACS-2180
Figure 1.3: I/O side view of ACS-2180

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction
SBC-7110 is a 4" industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel Haswell-U
Processors, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of
different customers. Also, it features dual GbE ports, 5-COM ports and one Mini PCIE
configuration, one eDP port, one HDMI port, one LVDS interface. To satisfy the
special needs of high-end customers, CN1 and CN2 and CN3 richer extension
functions. The product is widely used in various sectors of industrial control.
2.2 Specifications
Specifications
Board Size
170mm x 113mm
CPU Support
Intel® Core™ i3-4010U /1.7GHz (onboard)
Intel® Core™ /i5-4310U /2.0 up to 3.00GHz (option）
Intel® Core™ /i7-4510U /2.0 up to 3.10GHz (option）
Chipset
SoC
Memory Support
Onboard 4GB DDR3L SDRAM
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Display Mode
1 x HDMI Port
1 x LVDS (18/24-bit dual LVDS)
1 x eDP Port (EDP1, option)
Support
Resolution
Up to 1920 x 1200 for HDMI
Up to 1920 x 1200 for LVDS (PS8625)
Up to 1920 x 1200 for eDP
Dual Display
HDMI + LVDS
Super I/O
ITE IT8518E
Fintek F81216AD
BIOS
AMI/UEFI
Storage
1 x SATAIII Connector (7P)
1 x SATAIII Connector (7P+15P)

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1 x SD Slot
Ethernet
2 x PCIe Gbe LAN by Intel 82574L
USB
2 x USB 3.0 (type A)stack ports (USB3)
(USB 3.0: USB3-1/USB3-2, USB 2.0: USB1/USB2)
2 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN3 (USB3/USB4)
1 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN2 (USB5)
1 x USB 2.0 Pin header for CN1 (USB7 or Touch, option)
1 x USB 2.0 for MPCIE1 (USB8)
Serial
1 x RS232/RS422/RS485 port, DB9 connector for external (COM1)
Pin 9 w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM2)
Pin 9 w/5V/12V/Ring select
2 x UART for CN3 (COM3,COM4)
1 x RS422/485 header for CN2 (IT8518E/COM5)
1 x RS422/485 header for CN2 (IT8518E/COM6,option)
Digital I/O
8-bit digital I/O by Pin header (CN2)
4-bit digital Input
4-bit digital Output
4-bit digital I/O by Pin header (CN3)
2-bit digital Input
2-bit digital Output
Battery
Support CR2477 Li battery by 2-pin header (BAT1/CMOS)
Smart Battery
1 x Smart battery
Support 3 Serial Li battery by 10-pin header (BAT2)
Audio
Support Audio via Realtek ALC662-VD HD audio codec
Support Line-in, Line-out, MIC by 2x6-pin header
Keyboard /Mouse
1 x PS2 keyboard/mouse by box pin header (CN3)
Expansion Bus
1 x mini-PCI-express slot
1 x PCI-express (CN3)
Touch Ctrl
1 x Touch ctrl header for TCH1 (ITE8518E/COM6)
(JP4 setting：RS232 or USB 2.0)
Power
Management
Wide Range DC9V~36V input
1 x 3-pin power input connector
Switches and
1 x Power on/off switch (BT1/BT2/CN2/CN3)

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LED Indicators
1 x Reset (CN2)
1 x HDD LED status (CN2)
1 x Power LED status (CN1)
1 x Buzzer
External I/O port
2 x COM Ports (COM1/COM2)
2 x USB 3.0 Ports (stack)
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN Ports
1 x HDMI Port
1 x Stack audio Jack (Line out)
Watchdog Timer
Software programmable 1–255 level by Super I/O (Reserve)
Temperature
Operating: -20℃to 70℃
Storage: -40℃to 85℃
Humidity
10% - 90%, non-condensing, operating
Power
Consumption
12V /1.33A (Intel I3-4010U processor with 4GB DDR3L DRAM)
12V /1.33A (Intel I5-4310U processor with 4GB DDR3L DRAM)
12V /1.33A (Intel I7-4510U processor with 4GB DDR3L DRAM)
EMI/EMS
Meet CE/FCC class A
TB-528CAN2
2 x CAN bus
1 x SIM Card Socket
1 x mini-PCI-express slot

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(units :mm)
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions

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2.3 Jumpers and Connectors Location
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location- Board Top
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location- Board Bottom

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2.4 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
1. CPU1:
(FCBGA1168) onboard Intel Haswell-U Processors.
Model
Processor
Number
PBF
Cores/Threads
TDP
Remarks
SBC-7110-i34010-4G
I3-4010U
1.7GHz
2 / 4
15W
SBC-7110-i34010P-4G
i3-4010U
1.7GHz
2 / 4
15W
Option
SBC-7110-i54310-4G
i5-4310U
2.0 up to 3.0GHz
2 / 4
15W
Option
SBC-7110-i54310P-4G
i5-4310U
2.0 up to 3.0GHz
2 / 4
15W
Option
SBC-7110-i74510-4G
i7-4510U
2.0 up to 3.1GHz
2 / 4
15W
Option
SBC-7110-i74510P-4G
I7-4510U
2.0 up to 3.1GHz
2 / 4
15W
option
2. H3/H4/H5/H6 (option):
CPU1 Heat Sink Screw holes, four screw holes for intel Haswell-U Processors
Heat Sink assemble.
3. FAN1 (option):
(2.54mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header), Fan connector, cooling fans can be connected
directly for use. You may set the rotation condition of cooling fan in menu of
BIOS CMOS Setup.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
VCC
3
Rotation detection
Note:
Output power of cooling fan must be limited under 5W.
4. U2/U3/U4/U5/U7/U8/U9/U10:
(FBGA96) onboard DDR3L Memory.

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Model
Memory
SBC-7110-i34010-4G
4GB
SBC-7110-i34010P-4G
4GB (option)
SBC-7110-i54310-4G
4GB (option)
SBC-7110-i54310P-4G
4GB (option)
SBC-7110-i74510-4G
4GB (option)
SBC-7110-i74510P-4G
4GB (option)
5. S-422 (PIN6):
(Switch), ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.
S-422(Switch)
Mode
Pin6 (Off)
ATX Power
Pin6 (On)
Auto Power on (Default)
6. PS_ON (option):
(2.0mm Pitch 1x2 Pin wafe Header), ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper
setting.
Pin#
Mode
Open
ATX Power
Close 1-2
Auto Power on (Default)
7. BAT1:
(1.25mm Pitch 1x2 Wafer Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to provide
power for CMOS.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
VBAT
Pin2
Ground
8. JP3:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x2 Pin Header) CMOS clear jumper, CMOS clear operation will
permanently reset old BIOS settings to factory defaults.
JP3
CMOS
Open
NORMAL (Default)
Close 1-2
Clear CMOS

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Procedures of CMOS clear:
a) Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
b) To clear the CMOS settings, use the jumper cap to close pins 1 and 2 for
about 3 seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins open.
c) Power on the system again.
d) When entering the POST screen, press the <ESC> or <DEL> key to enter
CMOS Setup Utility to load optimal defaults.
e) After the above operations, save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
9. BAT2:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x10 Wafer Pin Header), Smart battery Interface.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
VCC_BAT1
Pin2
VCC_BAT1
Pin3
VCC_BAT1
Pin4
SMB_DAT_SW
Pin5
SMB_SCL_SW
Pin6
BAT1_TEMP
Pin7
Ground
Pin8
Ground
Pin9
Ground
Pin10
SET_BAT1_ON
Function
Specifications
Nominal voltage (3S1P)
11.1~12.6V
Charge voltage
12.6V
Charge current
0.5C
10. BAT_LED:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x4 Wafer Pin Header), The Charge status indicator for BAT2.
Pin1-Pin3: Charge LED status.
Pin2-Pin3: Discharge LED status.
Pin4-Pin3: EC LED status.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
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Pin2
BAT2_LED-
Pin3
Ground
Pin4
RST_EC
11. DC_IN1:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector), DC9V~36V System power input connector.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
DC+9V~36V
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
FG
Model
DC_IN1
SBC-7110-i34010U-4G
180°Connector
SBC-7110-I54310U-4G
180°Connector
SBC-7110-I74510U-4G
180°Connector
SBC-7110-I34010UP-4G
45°Connector
SBC-7110-I54310UP-4G
45°Connector
SBC-7110-I74510UP-4G
45°Connector
12. BT1/BT2:
Power on/off button, They are used to connect power switch button. The two
pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short them
temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the system from
sleep state.
13. LED2/LED3/LED4/LED5:
LED2: LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard EC status.
LED3: LED STATUS. Green LED for Power status.
LED4: LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Standby Power Good status.
LED5: LED STATUS. Green LED for CPU1 status
14. HDMI1:
(HDMI 19P Connector), High Definition Multimedia Interface connector.

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15. JP6:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x2 Pin Header),LVDS jumper setting.
JP6
Function (CN1)
Pin1-Pin2 (Close)
Signal channel LVDS
Pin1-Pin2 (Open)
Dual channel LVDS (Default)
Pin3-Pin4 (Close)
8/24 bit (Default)
Pin3-Pin4 (Open)
6/18 bit
16. U22:
AT24C02-DIP8,The EEPROM IC（U22）is the set of LVDS resolution. If you need
other resolution settings, please upgrade U22 data.
Model
LVDS resolution
SBC-7110-i34010U-XX
SBC-7110-i54310U-XX
SBC-7110-i74510U-XX
1280 x 1024 (Default)
800 x 480 (option)
800 x 600 (option)
1024 x 768 (option)
1920 x 1080 (option)
……
17. INVT1:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x6 wafer Pin Header), Backlight control connector for LVDS.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
+DC12V_S0
2
+DC12V_S0
3
Ground
4
Ground
5
BKLT_EN_OUT
6
BKLT_CTRL