Arbor Technology ARES-1231 Series User manual

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ARES-1231
Series
Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel®Bay
Trail SoC Processor
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
2016.08
P/N: 4016123100100P

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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 August, 2016 Initial release

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Contents
Revision History............................................................................................i
Preface..........................................................................................................iv
Copyright Notice.......................................................................................................iv
Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................iv
CE......................................................................................................................iv
FCC Class A.......................................................................................................iv
RoHS ..................................................................................................................v
SVHC / REACH ..................................................................................................v
Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................vi
Warning ...................................................................................................................vii
Replacing Lithium Battery........................................................................................vii
Technical Support....................................................................................................vii
Warranty................................................................................................................. viii
Chapter 1 - Introduction...............................................................................1
1.1. Product Highlights ..............................................................................................2
1.2. Packing List........................................................................................................2
1.3. Ordering Information...........................................................................................2
1.4. Specications .....................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 - Getting Started..........................................................................7
2.1. Dimensions.........................................................................................................8
2.2. Take A Tour.........................................................................................................9
2.3. Driver Installation Notes ...................................................................................10
Chapter 3 - System Conguration ............................................................11
3.1. Board Layout....................................................................................................12
3.1.1. Main Board (FMB-i230H)........................................................................12
3.1.2. SCDB-128C............................................................................................13
3.1.3. SCDB-128B ............................................................................................14
3.2. Jumper, Connectors and DIP Switches............................................................15
3.2.1. Jumpers, Connectors and DIP Switches List..........................................15
3.2.2. Jumpers .................................................................................................17
3.2.3. Connectors..............................................................................................22
3.2.4. DIP Switches...........................................................................................49
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance.................................................55
4.1. Disassemble the Computer..............................................................................56
4.2. Install SSD or HDD...........................................................................................61
4.3. Install Memory Module .....................................................................................62
4.4. Install Wi-Fi Module (Optional) .........................................................................65
4.5. Install mSATA Storage (Optional).....................................................................69

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Chapter 5 - BIOS.........................................................................................71
5.1. Main..................................................................................................................74
5.2. Advanced..........................................................................................................75
5.2.1. Boot Conguration ..................................................................................76
5.2.2. PCI Express Conguration......................................................................76
5.2.3. Video Conguration ................................................................................77
5.2.4. SATA Conguration.................................................................................78
5.2.5. LM90 Thermal Sensor ............................................................................79
5.2.6. SIO Fintek 81216....................................................................................79
5.3. Security.............................................................................................................80
5.4. Power................................................................................................................81
5.5. Boot..................................................................................................................82
5.6. Exit....................................................................................................................83

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Preface
Copyright Notice
All Rights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the
part of the manufacturer.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product
or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
The CE symbol on the computer indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of
the Union European (EU). A Certicate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical
Support.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from ARBOR. Please contact your local supplier for ordering
information.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
FCC Class A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Preface

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Preface
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. Operation 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.
RoHS
ARBOR Technology Corp. certies that all components in its products are in compliance
and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main purpose of
the directive is to prohibit the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls(PBB), and polybrominateddiphenyl ethers (PBDE) inelectrical
and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006.
ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain
unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a
maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed 0.01% by
weight, per homogenous material. Homogenous material is dened as a substance or
mixture of substances with uniform composition (such as solders, resins, plating, etc.).
Lead-free solder is used for all terminations (Sn(96-96.5%),Ag(3.0-3.5%) and Cu(0.5%)).
SVHC / REACH
To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live,
Arbor hereby conrms all products comply with the restriction of SVHC (Substances of
Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --Registration, Evaluation,Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulated by the European Union.
All substances listed in SVHC < 0.1 % by weight (1000 ppm)

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Important Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully
1. Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment.
2. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall
may cause damage
3. Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should
be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over
the power cord.
8. Never pour any liquid into opening. This may cause re or electrical shock.
9. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened
only by qualied service personnel.
10. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
11. Keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
Product Heat
The computer generates heat during operation. Contact the computer's chassis with your
body could cause discomfort or even a skin burn.

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Warning
The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC). To protect
the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static electricity, you should
always follow the precautions below when handling it:
1. Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap when handling computer components.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the Box
PC, whenever components are separated from the system.
Replacing Lithium Battery
Incorrect replacement of the lithium battery may lead to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the trash can. It must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Technical Support
You can download the related technical documents such as datasheet and user’s manual
as well as driver on our website at http://www.arbor-technology.com
Please do not hesitate to e-mail to our customer service when you still cannot nd out
the answer:
E-mail:[e-mail]

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Warranty
This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during
this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set
forth in the following terms. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse,
modications, accident or disaster.
Vendor assumes no liability for any damages, lost prots, lost savings or any other
incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use, misuse of, or inability to use
this product. Vendor will not be liable for any claim made by any other related party.
Vendors disclaimall otherwarranties, either expressedor implied, including butnot limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, with respect
to the hardware, the accompanying product’s manual(s) and written materials, and any
accompanying hardware. This limited warranty gives you specic legal rights.
Return authorization must be obtained from the vendor before returned merchandise will
be accepted.Authorization can be obtained by calling or faxing the vendor and requesting
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Returned goods should always be
accompanied by a clear problem description.

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1Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction

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Introduction
1.1. Product Highlights
• Intel®Bay Trail SoC platform
• Fanless Design
• Multi-COMs with 5/12VDC power output
• Multi-DIOs
• 2 x Gbe Ethernet LANs connectivity
• 1 x USB3.0 + 5 x USB2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-11 for cash drawer
• Optional Wi-Fi connection supported
1.2. Packing List
After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing
or appears damaged, please contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should
contain the following items:
1 xARES-1231 Series Fanless Embedded
Controller with Intel®Bay Trail SoC Processor
1 x Driver CD
1 x User’s Manual
1.3. Ordering Information
ARES-1231 ARES-1231 Intel®Celeron®Processor N2930, barebone, 12V Input

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Introduction
The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them as a
standard package, or some vendors may not carry all the items.
Optional Accessories
PAC-P060W-01 60W AC/DC Adapter Kit (ARES-1231)
Optional Conguration (CTOS* Kit)
WiFi-AT2130 Atheros AR9462 WiFi module w/ 10cm & 20cm internal wiring
ANT-D11 1 x Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna
MM-3CL-4G DDR3L-1333 4GB SDRAM
MM-3CL-8G DDR3L-1333 8GB SDRAM
16GB SSD mSATA MLC 16GB
32GB SSD mSATA MLC 32GB
80GB SSD Intel® 2.5” 80GB SATAIII SSD kit

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1.4. Specications
System
CPU Intel®Celeron®Processor N2930
Memory 1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM socket, supporting up to 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
4GB DDR3L memory module installed
Chipset Intel® SoC
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics
LAN Chipset 2 x Intel®i210AT PCIe controllers
Watchdog Timer 1~255 levels reset
I/O
Serial Port
4 x RS-232/422/485 w/ 5V/12VDC
(DB9, DIP switch Selectable)
8 x RS-232/485 (DB9, Selectable)
4 x RS-232/485 (PIN-Header, Selectable)
USB Port 1 x USB3.0/2.0 combo port
5 x additional USB2.0 ports
LAN 2 x RJ-45 GbE ports
Video Port 1 x DVI-I connector
1 x HDMI connector
Audio Mic-in/Line-out
KB/MS 1 x PS2 Keyboard/Mouse
D-IO 16 x DI, 16 x DO (1 x DB26 w/ 8DI+8DO +
1 x pinheader w/ 8DI+8DO)
RJ-11 12V/24V for Cashdrawer
Expansion Bus 1 x mSATA slot 1 x SATA for 2.5” SSD Drive
1 x Half-Size mPCIE (PCIex1 Lane only)
Environmental
Operating Temp. -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F), ambient w/ air ow
Storage Temp. -40 ~70 °C (-40 ~ 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 70°C (non-condensing)
Vibration 5~500Hz 3G rms X,Y,Z axis w/SSD, according to IEC 68-2-64

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Shock & Crash
40G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), operation
60G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), non operation
According to IEC 68-2-27
Qualication
Certication CE, FCC ClassA
Power Requirement
Power Input DC 12V Input (w/ DC-Jack)
Power Consumption Max. 16W (w/o I/O card)
Storage
Type 1 x mSATAsocket 1 x 2.5” drive bay for SATA interface HDD/SSD
Supports 600MB/s HDD transfer rate
Mechanical
Construction Metal, IP30
Mounting Wall-mount
Weight 1.695kg (3.74lb)
Dimensions 240.4 (W) x 126.2 (D) x 60.2 (H) mm
OS Support
Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 7/8.1 Embedded

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Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
126.2
120
264
90
240.4
68.2
281
136.2
60.2
3.1 3.1
PWR
COM 7
COM 8 COM 10
COM 9
COM 12
COM 11
HDMI
COM 14
COM 13
COM 16
COM 15
REMOVABLE STORAGE ANT ANT DIO 2
DIO 1
COM 5
COM 6 COM 4
COM 3
COM 2
COM 1
DVI-I
DC IN 12 V
LAN 1 LAN 2
KB/MS
RJ11
Unit:mm

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2.2. Take A Tour
The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front, rear and side
panels. The following illustrations show all the components ofARES-1231.
Front View
• LED Status Indcator
LED indicators are recessed on the front side of the computer to draw users'
prompt awareness of the computer’s contiguous events such as power on/off, data
transmission and so on.
These lamps and the notications delivered are summarized as following:
LED Lamp Color State Description
PWR Green on Power is on. Red on Stand by
N/A off No power input.
Rear View
Side View
REMOVABLE STORAGE ANT ANT DIO 2

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2.3. Driver Installation Notes
The ARES-1231 supports Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Find the necessary drivers on
the CD that comes with your purchase. For different OS, the driver/utility installation may
vary slightly, but generally they are similar.
Find the drivers on CD by the following paths:
Windows 7
Device Driver Path
Chipset \Chipset\(SetupChipset.exe)
Ethernet 32Bit: \ LAN\Win7 \ (PROWin32.exe)
64Bit: \ LAN\Win7 \ (PROWinx64.exe)
USB3.0 \USB3.0\ (Setup.exe)
VGA 32Bit:\ Graphic\WIN7_32bit \ (Setup.exe)
64Bit:\ Graphic\WIN7_64bit \ (Setup.exe)
TXE
\TXE\ (SetupTXE.exe)
Patch les (for x unknown device issue in device manager, Windows 7 only)
\TXE\(kmdf-1.11-Win-6.1-x86.exe) 32bit
\TXE\(kmdf-1.11-Win-6.1-x64.exe) 64bit
Audio 32Bit: \Audio\(32bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_R275.exe)
64Bit: \Audio\(64bit_Win7_Win8_Win81_R275.exe)
F81512 PCIE to COM \F81512 PCIE to COM\x86\(Setup.exe)