Aplex ACS-2160 User manual

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ACS-2160 Box PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Feb. 2014 V1.0
® 2014 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
Aplex Technology, Inc.
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Warning!___________________________________
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.
Electric Shock Hazard –Do not operate the machine with its back cover removed. There
are dangerous high voltages inside.
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.

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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□Adaptor
□Driver & manual CD disc
□Other.___________________(please specify)
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______________________
Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2
Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2
Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………..3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Specifications……………………………………….…………………..…..6
1.2 Dimensions………………………………...………………………….........7
1.3 Brief Description………………………..…………………………….…..…8
1.4 Installation of HDD………………….…………………………….………...9
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…....11
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………….11
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....12
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................20
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................20
3.3 Main Settings………….........................................................................21
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................22
3.5 Chipset Settings…………………….......................................................27
3.6 Boot Settings........................................................................................31
3.7 Security Settings...................................................................................34
3.8 Save and Exit Settings……………........................................................35
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................41
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...………..…………………44
4.2 Intel Graphics MediaAccelerator Driver...……………..………………..47
4.3 Intel(R) Network Adapter………………………………………………….50
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Codec Driver Installation…….……….…52
Apendix Installation of Mounting 54

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the ACS-2160…………………………….…..…....7
Figure 1.2: Front View of ACS-2160..............................................................8
Figure 1.3: Rear View of ACS-2160..............................................................8
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..….….....11
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...12
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....12

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs
ACS-2160
Hardware
Processor
Intel Atom Processor D2550 1.86GHz , L2 Cache 1MB
System Chipset
Intel NM10 Express Chipset
System Memory
Onboard 2GB DDR III 800MHz, (4GB Option)
Outside I/O Port
2 x USB 2.0 type A
2 x GbE LAN RJ-45
1 x RS-232 DB-9, COM2
1 x DB-9 RS-232/422/485, COM1 (Default RS-232)
1 x Audio Line Out
1 x HDMI Port (off hole, no silk printing, with cover)
1 x VGA
1 x 3-pin DC Power input terminal
Expansion Slots
1 x Internal Mini-PCIe slot half size
Storage
1 x SD card slot, up to 32GB (Easy Accessible)
1 x SATAHalf Slim HDD bay, up to 64GB (Easy
accessible)
Power Supply
9~36V/DC
Wireless LAN
802.11 b/g/n via Mini-PCIe module card half size (Option)
Rear cover design Antenna hole
Mounting
Wall
VESA 75 x 75,100 x 100mm(Option), Din-rail(option)
Power
Power Input
9~36V/DC
Power Consumption
15 W(MAX)
Mechanical
Construction
Silver aluminum chassis
Chassis Color
RAL 9007
Dimensions
139.8 x 246.25 x 29.2 mm
Net Weight
1.8 kg
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
-20~60 °C
Storage Temperature
-40~85 °C
Storage Humidity
10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing

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Vibration
5G, 5-500MHz, 3 Axes(with SSD)
0.5G 5-500MHz, 3Axes(with HDD)
Shock
50G Half sine(11 msec. duration)/operation with SSD
Drop
92cm(1 Corner, 3 Edge, 6 Surface)
Certificate
Meet CE / FCC
OS Support
Windows 32-bit XP Pro, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows CE
7.0, Fedora 14
1.2 Dimensions
1.1 Dimension of the ACS-2160

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1.3 Brief Description of the ACS-2160
The ACS-2160 is a Fan-less High-efficiency Thermal Solution Box PC, powered by Intel Atom
Processor D2550 1.86GHz , L2 Cache 1MB. It supports 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x COM Ports, 1 x internal
Mini-PCIe slot half size, and 9~36V wide-ranging power input etc. 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-2160 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: Front View of ACS-2160
Figure 1.3: Rear View of ACS-2160

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1.4 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are two screws which connect to the
chassis. Gently remove 2 screws.
Step 2
Pull out the chassis after unscrewing as shown
in the picture ACS-2160.
Step 3
You can remove HDD by unscrewing the screw
in the HDD bracket.

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Step 4
Draw the HDD bracket out as shown in the
picture ACS-2160.
Step 5
That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions
2.2 Installations
SBC-7106 is a 4" industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel Cedarview-M Processors
and NM10, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of different customers.
Also, it features dual GbE ports, 3-COM ports and one Mini PCIE configuration, one VGA 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.

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2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom

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1. JP5:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header),ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.
JP5
Mode
Open
ATX Power
Close
Auto Power on
(Default)
2. BAT1 :
(1.25mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to provide power for
CMOS.
Pin#
Signal
Name
Pin1
VBAT
PIN2
Ground
3. DC_IN1:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V~36V System power input connector。
Pin#
Power Input
Pin1
DC+9V~32V
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
FG
4. VGA1:
(CRT 2.0mm Pitch 2X6 Pin Header), Video Graphic Array Port, Provide 2x6Pin cable to
VGA Port.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
CRT_RED
1
2
Ground
CRT_GREEN
3
4
Ground
CRT_BLUE
5
6
Ground
CRT_H_SYN
C
7
8
CRT_DDCDAT
A
CRT_V_SYNC
9
10
CRT_DDCCL

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K
Ground
11
12
Ground
5. JP1:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM1 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select signal
out of pin 9 of COM1 port.
JP1 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM1 RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Close 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V
(option)
Close 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V
(option)
6. RS-232:
(Switch),COM1 jumper setting, it provides selectable RS232 or RS422 or RS485 serial
signal output.
Function
S_232 Pin#
RS232
(Default)
ON:
Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
RS422
(option)
OFF:
Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
RS485
(option)
OFF:
Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
7. RS-422:
(Switch),COM1 setting, it provides selectable RS232 or RS422 or RS485 serial signal
output.
Function
RS_422 Pin#
RS232
(Default)
OFF: Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
RS422
(option)
ON:Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4
RS485
ON:Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, Pin4

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(option)
Note: Must keep the setting with BIOS setting.
8. COM1:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a direct
connection to serial devices. COM1 port is controlled by pins No.1~6 of JP1,select
output Signal RI or 5V or 12V, For details, please refer to description of JP1 and S_232
and S_422 setting.
RS232 (Default):
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
JP1 select Setting (RI/5V/12V)
BIOS Setup：
Advanced/W83627UHG Super IO
Configuration/Serial Port 1 Configuration【RS-232】
RS422 (option):
Pin#
Signal Name
1
422_RX+
2
422_RX-
3
422_TX-
4
422_TX+
5
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
NC
9
NC
BIOS Setup：

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Advanced/W83627UHG Super IO
Configuration/Serial Port 1 Configuration【RS-422】
RS485 (option):
Pin#
Signal Name
1
NC
2
NC
3
485-
4
485+
5
Ground
6
NC
7
NC
8
NC
9
NC
BIOS Setup：
Advanced/W83627UHG Super IO
Configuration/Serial Port 1 Configuration【RS-485】
9. JP2:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM2 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select signal
out of pin 9 of COM2 port.
JP2 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM1 RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Close 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V
(option)
Close 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V
(option)
10. COM2:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a
direct connection to serial devices.
Pin#
Signal Name

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1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
RI (Ring Indicator)
11.LED3:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Touch Power status.
12. SATA1:
(SATA 7Pin+15Pin), SATA Connectors, one SATA connectors are provided, with transfer
speed up to 3.0Gb/s.
13. SD1:
(SD card socket),Secure Digital Memory Card socket.
14. LINE_OUT:
(Diameter3.5mm Jack), HD Audio port, An onboard Realtek ALC662 codec is used to
provide high quality audio I/O ports. Line Out can be connected to a headphone or
amplifier.
15. USB45:
USB4/USB5：(Double stack USB type A), Rear USB connector, it provides up to 4
USB2.0 ports, High-speed USB 2.0 allows data transfers up to480 Mb/s ,support USB
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Each USB Type A Receptacle (2 Ports) Current limited value is 1.5A.
If the external USB device current exceeds 1.5A, please separate connectors
into different Receptacle.
16. LAN1/LAN2:
LAN1/LAN2: (RJ45 Connector), Rear LAN port, Two standard 10/100/1000M RJ-45
Ethernet ports are provided. Used Realtek RTL8111E chipset, LINK LED (green) and
ACTIVE LED (yellow) respectively located at the left-hand and right-hand side of the
Ethernet port indicate the activity and transmission state of LAN.
17. BUZ1:
Onboard buzzer.
18. LED1:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Power status.
19. LED2:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Standby Power Good status.
20. CN3:
(1.27mm Pitch 2X30 Pin Header), For expand output connector, It provides four GPIO,
Two USB 2.0,one PS/2 mouse，one PS/2 keyboard,two uart,one PCIe x1,one SMbus.
Function
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
Function
5V_S5_USB
1
2
5V_S5_USB
5V_S5_USB
3
4
5V_S5_USB

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USB23_OC
5
6
CLKREQPSON_ATX-
USB2
USB2_N
7
8
USB2_P
USB2
USB3
USB3_N
9
10
USB3_P
USB3
Ground
11
12
Ground
PS/2 MS
PS2_MSCLK
13
14
PS2_MSDATA
PS/2 MS
PS/2 KB
PS2_KBCLK
15
16
PS2_KBDATA
PS/2 KB
COM6
(UART)
COM6_RI
17
18
COM6_DCD-
COM6
(UART)
COM6_TXD
19
20
COM6_RXD
COM6_DTR
21
22
RICOM6_RTS
-
COM6_DSR
23
24
COM6_CTS-
Ground
25
26
Ground
COM5
(UART)
COM5_RI
27
28
COM5_DCD-
COM5
(UART)
COM5_TXD
29
30
COM5_RXD
COM5_DTR
31
32
DSRCOM5_RTS-
COM5_DSR
33
34
DTRCOM5_CTS-
GPIO24
ICH_GPIO24
35
36
ICH_GPIO13
GPIO13
GPIO26
ICH_GPIO26
37
38
ICH_GPIO27
GPIO27
Ground
39
40
Ground
PCIE
PE1_TX_N0
41
42
PE1_TX_P0
PCIE
PE1_RX_N0
43
44
PE1_RX_P0
Ground
45
46
Ground
CLK_100M_PE1_N
47
48
CLK_100M_PE1_P
PM_PCIE_WAKE
49
50
PLTRST_BUF-
SMBUS
SMB_CLK_S
5
51
52
SMB_DATA_S
5
SMBUS
PCIE
PE1_CLKRE
Q
53
54
Ground
PCIE
3P3V_S5
55
56
3P3V_S5
3P3V_S5
57
58
3P3V_S5
12V
12V_S0
59
60
12V_S0
12V

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen
After CMOS discharge or BIOS flashing operation,.Press [Delete] key to enter CMOS Setup.
Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Date: 12/17/2012 02:22:46 Ver: 7106V002
Press 〈DEL〉or〈F2〉to enter setup
A3
After optimizing and exiting CMOS Setup, the POST screen displayed for the first time is as follows and
includes basic information on BIOS, CPU, memory, and storage devices.
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Press [Delete] key to enter BIOS Setup utility during POST, and then a main menu containing
system summary information will appear.
Aptio Setup Utility –Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Boot
Security
Save & Exit
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.5.3
Compliancy UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
Project Version 7106V002
Build Date and Time 12、17、2012 03:22:46
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