Aplex VITAM-9 A Series User manual

VITAM-9XXB Series
Fanless Stainless Steel Panel PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
June 2022 V1.0
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
1.0
2022/06/14
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.
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)

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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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Dear Valued Partners
Thank you for supporting APLEX Technology. Kindly note for ViTAM
series, the pressure testing screw is loosen for half turn before shipment.
The purpose is to avoid potential quality concerns caused by radical air
pressure change during transportation. This especially applies to air
shipment with unpressurized cabin.
Upon receiving the system, please tighten the pressure testing screw
before deployment to ensure 100% functionality.
Here is our suggestion:
1. Prepare a 3mm hex screwdriver
2. Tighten the screw (indicated in circle) clockwise until it is well in place
3. Recommend torque is 8~10 kgf-cm
Apologies for any inconveniences caused and thank you for your
cooperation.
Yours Sincerely

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Table of Contents
Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Warning!/Caution/Disclaimer.................................................…………………………….…2
Packing List…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………….…..……………………..4
Logistic Statement…………………………………………………………………….…..……………………..5
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features………………………..………………………...…………………………..8
1.2 Specifications…………………...………………………………………………….8
1.3 Dimensions………………………....…………………………………………….12
1.4 Brief Description of VITAM-9XXB Series………...…….……….……15
1.5 Yoke Mounting and VESA Mounting……………………………………16
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction……………………...……………..………....17
2.2 Specifications…………………………..…………………………………………17
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors Location……………………………………...20
2.4 Jumpers Setting and Connectors…………………………………..……21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test andInitialization.….....….……...…………………………40
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup…….…..……………………………………………………….41
3.3 Setup Submenu:Main…………….…………..………………………………42
3.4 Setup Submenu:Advanced.………………………………………………...42
3.5 Setup Submenu:Chipset….……………………….………………………...53
3.6 Setup Submenu:Security……….……………………….…………………..58
3.7 Setup Submenu:Boot….…………………………….……………………..62
3.8 Setup Submenu:Save & Exit………………………..…………………....63
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel® 8th Generation Core Chipset………..…………….……………65
4.2 Intel® VGA Chipset……………………………………………….……........68
4.3 Intel® LAN Driver…….…………………………………..…………..……….71
4.4 Realtek Audio Driver……………………………………..…..……………..74
4.5 Intel Serial IO Driver………………………….……………………………..76
4.6 Resistive Touch Driver……………………………………………………….79

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of VITAM-915BP/R/G(H)…………..……………………12
Figure 1.2: Dimensions of VITAM-916BP/R/G(H)…….……….…………………12
Figure 1.3: Dimensions of VITAM-917BP/R/G(H)……..….…..…………………13
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of VITAM-919BP/R/G(H)…….……….…………………13
Figure 1.5: Dimensions of VITAM-921BP/R/G(H)……...……………………….14
Figure 1.6: Dimensions of VITAM-924BP/G(H)……..…….……………………..14
Figure 1.7: Front View and Touch on/off Button of VITAM-9XXB Series……………..15
Figure 1.8: Rear View of VITAM-9XXB Series…..……….……..…………….….15
Figure 1.9: Yoke Mounting of VITAM-9XXB Series………………….…………..16
Figure 1.10: VESA Mounting of VITAM-9XXB Series..............................16
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions………………………………………….…….19
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Top……………….….20
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Board Bottom…………..…20

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features
Intel®8th Gen. Fanless Stainless Steel Panel PC
IP66/IP69K Full Sealed with Anti-Corrosion Enclosure
Grade Stainless 304/316 for anti-corrosion
Totally IP66/IP69K for meet indoor/semi-outdoor waterproof applications
Support Resistive Touch(No for 23.8” models) and Projected Capacitive Touch
M12 Connectors with waterproof cover and chain
9~36V wide-rage power input
1.2 Specifications
VITAM-915
BP/R(H)
VITAM-916
BP/R(H)
VITAM-917
BP/R(H)
VITAM-919
BP/R(H)
VITAM-921
BP/R(H)
VITAM-924
BP(H)
System
CPU
Intel Core i5-8365UE Processor(6M Cache, up to 1.60 GHz, 15W TDP)
Intel Core i3-8145UE Processor(4M Cache, up to 2.20 GHz, 15W TDP)
Chipset
SoC
Memory
2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 64GB DDR4 2400MHz(32GB per DIMM)
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (300-1100 MHz)
Outside IO Port –Standard M12 I/O Connector on the Rear Side
USB
1 x M12 8-pin for 2x USB2.0 with waterproof cover and
chain
USB1/2:
CN1
Pin Define
1
USB1 5V
3
D1-
4
D1+
7
GND
2
USB2 5V
5
D2-
6
D2+
8
GND
Serial/Parallel
1 x M12 8-pin COM1, RS-232/422/485, Default RS-232,

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with waterproof cover and chain
Pin Define
1
DCD
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
LAN
1 x M12 8-pin for LAN with waterproof cover and chain
LAN:
Pin Define
1
LAN1_0+
2
LAN1_0-
3
LAN1_1+
4
LAN1_1-
5
LAN1_2+
6
LAN1_2-
7
LAN1_3+
8
LAN1_3-
Power
1 x M12 3-pin for DC power with waterproof cover
and chain
Pin Define
1
NC
3
VCC
4
GND
Others
1 x Power Switch on the rear
1 x Touch on/off button at the side (Touch on-default/Touch off-option_press downward)
Option I/O Port (Either two)
2 x optional blank M12 connectors with waterproof cap for selecting two from the following
options:

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Option
2 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x LAN (POE for option)
1 x COM
1 x HDMI
Storage Space
Storage
1 x 2.5”SATA3 HDD (option)
M.2 B-Key 2280 (SATA as default, select by BIOS)
Expansion
Expansion Slot
1 x M.2 2230 E-Key (PCIex2+USB2.0) socket for WIFI/BT and Antenna at rear side (option)
1 x Full-size mPCIe/mSATA with NANO-SIM (mPCIe as default, select by BIOS)
RFID module
RFID module design on the front side (option)
Display –Standard LCD
Display Type
15”TFT LCD
15.6”TFT LCD
17”TFT LCD
19”TFT LCD
21.5”TFT LCD
23.8”TFT
LCD
Max. Resolution
1024 x 768
1366 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max. Color
16.2M/16.7M
16.7M
Luminance (cd/m2)
300
300
350
350
250
250
Contrast Ratio
2000:1
500:1
1000:1
1000:1
3000:1
3000 : 1
Viewing Angle(H/V)
168/168
160/160
170/160
170/165
178/178
178/178
Backlight Lifetime
50,000hrs
50,000hrs
30,000hrs
50,000hrs
30,000hrs
30,000 hrs
Option
Optical bonding
Display –High Brightness LCD (option)
Display Type
15”TFT LCD
15.6”TFT LCD
17”TFT LCD
19”TFT LCD
21.5”TFT LCD
23.8”TFT LCD
Max. Resolution
1024 x 768
1366 x 768
1280 x1024
1280 x 1024
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Max. Color
16.2M
16.7M
Luminance (cd/m2)
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
Contrast Ratio
800:1
500:1
1000:1
1000:1
3000:1
3000:1
Viewing Angle(H/V)
160/150
160/160
170/160
170/160
178/178
178/178
Backlight Lifetime
50,000hrs
50,000hrs
50,000hrs
50,000hrs
50,000hrs
30,000hrs
Option
Optical bonding
Touch Screen
Type
Resistive touch window (for R model) (not available for 23.8”)
Projected capacitive touch screen (for P model)
Interface
USB

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Light Transmission
Resistive touch window: over 80%
Projected capacitive touch screen: over 90%
Glass Type
Type
AR
Light Transmission
Over 90%
Power
Power Input
DC 9~36V
Power Consumption
MAX:43.4W
(915BR)
MAX:34.6W
(915BP)
MAX:TBD
(916BR)
MAX:TBD
(916BP)
MAX:66.4W
(917BR)
MAX:TBD
(917BP)
MAX:43.4W
(919BR)
MAX:TBD
(919BP)
MAX:TBD
(921BR)
MAX:39.8W
(921BP)
MAX:TBD
(924BP)
Mechanical
Color
304 Stainless steel enclosure (default)
316 Stainless steel enclosure (option)
Construction
Stainless steel enclosure
Mounting
VESA mount 75 x 75,
Yoke mount
VESA mount 100 x 100, Yoke
mount
VESA mount
200 x 100,
Yoke mount
IP Rating
IP66/IP69K
Dimension (mm)
399 x 324 x
53
440 x 290 x
55
432 x 358 x
55
470 x 388.6 x
60
571 x 362 x
55
656 x 423 x
53
Net Weight
6.7 Kg
TBD
7.1
9.68 Kg
10 Kg
TBD
Environmental
Operating
temperature
0~50°C
0~50°C
0~50°C
0~50°C
0~50°C
0~50°C
0~40°C
(For High
Brightness
model)
Storage temperature
-30~70°C
Storage humidity
10 to 90% @ 40°C, non- condensing
Certification
Meet CE / FCC Class A
Operating System
Support
Windows 10 IoT ENT LTSC

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of VITAM-915BP/R(H)
Figure 1.2: Dimensions of VITAM-916BP/R(H)

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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of VITAM-917BP/R(H)
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of VITAM-919BP/R(H)

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Figure 1.5: Dimensions of VITAM-921BP/R(H)
Figure 1.6: Dimensions of VITAM-924BP(H)

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1.4 Brief Description of VITAM-9XXB Series
There are 15”, 15.6”, 17”, 19”, 21.5”, and 23.8”new generation adopt the
SUS304 grade stainless steel housing (SUS316 grade for option) panel PC in
VITAM-9XXB series, which comes with 100% dust and waterproof guarantee, and the
all-in-one fanless design. It is powered by 8th Gen. Intel Core i3-8145UE/i5-8365UE
processor, 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 64GB DDR4 2400MHz memory, and 1 x M.2
B-Key 2280 space for storage. VITAM-9XXB series is wide range DC 9~36V power
input and IP66/IP69K rated with M12 connectors. Furthermore, the models support
resistive touch and projected capacitive touch for option, and can be high brightness
LCD and optical bonding designed for option. It supports touch on/off button on the
side edge for hygienic cleaning and ergonomic versatile mounting: Yoke mounting
and space-saving VESA mounting.
Figure 1.7: Front View and Touch on/off Button of VITAM-9XXB Series
Figure 1.8: Rear View of VITAM-9XXB Series

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1.5 Yoke Mounting and VESA Mounting
The VITAM-9XXB Series model can be Yoke mounted and VESA mounted as shown in
Picture below.
Figure 1.9: Yoke mounting of VITAM-9XXB Series
Figure 1.10: VESA mounting of VITAM-9XXB Series

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction
Standard 3.5" subcompact board developed on the basis of Intel 8th Generation
Core™Processor, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs
of different customers. Also, it features one mPCIe/mSATA, dual GbE ports, 2-COM
and 4 x USB3.2 Gen 2 Ports; one HDMI, one VGA and one LVDS interface.
2.2 Specifications & Dimensions
Specifications
Board Size
146mm x 107.7mm
CPU Support
Intel® Core™ i3-8145UE(2C/4T, 2.20GHz, up to 3.90GHz, 15W, up to
25W)
Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE(4C/8T, 1.60GHz, up to 4.10GHz, 15W, up to
25W)
Chipset
SOC
Memory Support
DDR4 up to 2400MHz, Dual Channel SODIMM x2, up to 64GB,
NON-ECC
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (300-1100MHz)
Display Mode
1 x HDMI 2.0a
1 x LVDS (18/24-bit dual LVDS) (optional: eDP1.4)
1 x VGA
Multi Display
3 Simultaneous Displays
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT6106D
BIOS
UEFI
SATA
1 x SATAIII (6.0Gbps)
1 x +5V SATA Power Connector
Video
LVDS/ eDP x 1 (default: LVDS)
USB
2 x USB 2.0
Serial
1 x RS232/RS422/RS485 port, support RI(COM1)
1 x RS232/RS422/RS485 port, support 5V/12V/RI(COM2)
Digital I/O
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4-bit digital Input
4-bit digital Output
Battery
Lithium Battery 3V/240mAh
SMBus/I2C
I2C/SMBus x 1 (Default: I2C)
SIM
Nano-SIM x 1
Audio
Support Audio via Realtek ALC897/892 audio codec
Audio Interface: Line-in/Line-out/MIC
1x Audio Header
Expansion Bus
1 x Full-size mPCIe/mSATA slot with NANO-SIM(mPCIe as default, ,
select by BIOS)
M.2 B-Key 2280 x 1 (SATA as default, select by BIOS)
M.2 E-Key 2230 x 1 (PCIe, USB2.0)
FAN
DC Fan x 1 (optional: Smart Fan)
Touch Ctrl
4/5/8-wire touch controller(option)
Power
Management
Wide Range DC+9V~36V (+12V option)
1 x 2-pin Phoenix connector
Power supply type: AT/ATX
Switches and
LED Indicators
1 x Power on/off switch
1 x Reset
1 x HDD LED status
1 x Power LED status
1 x Buzzer
External I/O port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN Ports
1 x HDMI 2.0a
1 x VGA
Temperature
Operating: 0℃to 60℃
Storage: -40℃to 80℃
Humidity
0% - 90% relatively, non-condensing, operating
Power
Consumption
Typical: 4.83A at +12V with Intel® i7-8665UE, DDR4L 2400MHz
16GB memory
Maximum: 7.30A at +12V with Intel® i7-8665UE, DDR4L 2400MHz
16GB memory

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MTBF (Hrs)
354,194
EMI/EMS
CE/FCC class A
(Unit: mm)
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions