Arbor Technology ARES-1973 Series User manual

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ARES-1973 Series
Machine Vision Controller with 6th/7th Gen.
Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3 / Celeron®Processor
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
2018.12
P/N: 4017197300100P

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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 2018.12 Initial release

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Contents
Revision History ................................................................................II
Contents..............................................................................................i
Preface...............................................................................................iii
Copyright Notice .....................................................................................iii
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................iii
CE....................................................................................................iii
FCC Class A ....................................................................................iii
RoHS .............................................................................................. iv
SVHC / REACH .............................................................................. iv
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................. v
Warning.................................................................................................. vi
Lithium Battery Replacement................................................................. vi
Technical Support .................................................................................. vi
Warranty.................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 - Introduction....................................................................1
1.1. About this Manual ...........................................................................2
1.2. Specications...................................................................................3
1.3. Inside the Package ..........................................................................5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started...............................................................7
2.1. Dimensions ...................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. ARES-1973H-2WD8F ............................................................8
2.1.2. ARES-1973C-4898 ................................................................8
2.2. Tour the Computer ...........................................................................9
2.2.1. ARES-1973H-2WD8F ...........................................................9
2.2.2. ARES-1973C-4898 ..............................................................10
2.3. LED Status..................................................................................... 11
2.4. Driver Installation Note................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 - Engine of the Computer..............................................13
3.1. Boards Overview............................................................................14
3.2. Main Board - FMB-i89Q5 ............................................................... 14
3.2.1. Jumpers ..............................................................................16
3.2.2. Connectors ......................................................................... 17
3.3 Daughter Board - SCDB-129S........................................................24
3.4 Daughter Board - SCDB-129Q .......................................................25
3.5 Daughter Board - SCDB-348B / SCDB-348C ................................. 26
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance......................................29
4.1. Disassembling and Assembling the Computer ..............................30
4.1.1. Disassembling the Computer............................................... 30
4.1.2. Assembling the Computer....................................................35
Contents

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4.2. Installing Hardware ........................................................................36
4.2.1. Installing Memory Module....................................................36
4.2.2. Installing CPU Fan and Heat Sink Assembly.......................37
4.2.3. Installing/Replacing a SSD or HDD .....................................38
4.2.4. Installing M.2 Module........................................................... 42
4.3. Mounting ........................................................................................ 43
4.3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting ............................................................... 44
Chapter 5 - BIOS..............................................................................47
5.1. Main ............................................................................................... 50
5.2. Advanced .......................................................................................51
5.2.1. CPU Conguration............................................................... 52
5.2.2. Power & Performance.......................................................... 53
5.2.3. PCH-FW Conguration ........................................................ 55
5.2.4. ACPI Settings.......................................................................56
5.2.5. F81866 Super IO Conguration........................................... 57
5.2.6. Hardware Monitor ................................................................58
5.2.7. S5 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................60
5.2.8. PCI Sybsystem Settings ......................................................61
5.2.9. USB Conguration ............................................................... 62
5.2.10. CSM Conguration ............................................................64
5.2.11. NVME Conguration ..........................................................65
5.3. Chipset...........................................................................................66
5.3.1. System Agent (SA) Conguration ........................................67
5.3.2. PCH-IO Conguration.......................................................... 72
5.4 Security ........................................................................................... 74
5.5. Boot................................................................................................75
5.6. Save & Exit ....................................................................................76

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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 your product 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.

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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 polybrominated diphenyl
ethers (PBDE) in electrical 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.

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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.
Lithium Battery Replacement
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
If you have any technical difculties, please consult the user’s manual rst at:
http://www.arbor.com.tw
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot
nd out the answer.
https://www.arbor-technology.com
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 disclaim all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including but
not 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. About this Manual
This manual covers several models of the ARES-1973 series. Product features,
installation images and BIOS screens may vary from model to model. Also, it
is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge
of personal computers. If you are not sure about the description in this manual,
consult your vendor before further handling.
The ARES-1973 series includes the following models:
Outlook Chipset I/O Fan
ARES-1973H-2WD8F Intel®H110 2 x COM,16 x DI/DO,1 x GbE LAN,
4 x PoE and 8 x USB With fan
ARES-1973C-4898 Intel®C236 4 x COM, 4 x DI/DO, 9 x GbE LAN
and 8 x USB Fanless

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1.2. Specications
System
CPU
ARES-1973H-2WD8F Socket LGA1151 for 6th / 7th Intel®Core i7 / i5 / i3
/ Celeron®, Max.65W TDP
ARES-1973C-4898 Socket LGA1151 for 6th / 7th Intel®Core i7 / i5 / i3
/ Celeron®, Max.35W TDP
Memory 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting 2133MHz SDRAM up to
32GB
Chipset
ARES-1973H-2WD8F Intel®H110
ARES-1973C-4898 Intel®C236
Graphics Intel®Gen9 Graphics DX 11/12, OGL4.3/4.4
LAN Chipset
ARES-1973H-2WD8F
1 x Intel®i219LM PCIe controller w/ iAMT 11.0
(except Core i3 and Celeron series)
4 x Intel®i211AT PCIe controller for PoE, (Co-
Layout i210-IT)
ARES-1973C-4898
1 x Intel®i219LM PCIe controller w/ iAMT 11.0
(except Core i3 and Celeron series)
8 x Intel®i211AT PCIe controller (Co-Layout
i210-IT)
Watchdog Timer 1~255 levels reset
I/O
Serial Port
ARES-1973H-2WD8F 2 x RS232/422/485 DB-9 connectors
ARES-1973C-4898 2 x RS232/422/485 DB-9 connectors
2 x RS232 ports DB-9 connectors
USB Port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 Type A connectors
4 x USB 2.0 Type A connectors
1 x Vertical USB 2.0 (type A) internal
LAN
ARES-1973H-2WD8F 4 x RJ-45 ports for PoE, IEEE802.3af
1 x RJ-45 port for Giga LAN
ARES-1973C-4898 9 x RJ-45 ports for Giga LAN
Video Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.2, up to 4K (UHD)
1 x VGA

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Storage
1 x SATA 3.0 Port and 1 x SATA Power connector
1 x M.2 M-key for SSD, 2242/2280 (PCIe x4+SATA3.0)
Digital I/O
ARES-1973H-2WD8F 16 x DI, 16 x DO (1.5KV isolation protection / DO
supports current 24V 200mA)
ARES-1973C-4898 4 x DI, 4 x DO
Expansion Bus 1 x M.2 M-key for SSD, 2242/2280 (PCIe x4+SATA3.0)
Environmental
Operating Temp. -20 ~ 50 °C (-4 ~ 131°F), ambient w/ air ow
Storage Temp. -30 ~ 80°C (-22 ~ 176°F)
Operating
Humidity 10-95% @ 50°C (non-condensing)
Vibration 5~500Hz 3 Grms X,Y,Z axis w/SSD, according to IEC 68-2-64
Shock & Crash
10G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), operation
30G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), nonoperation
According to IEC 68-2-27
Qualication
Certication CE, FCC Class A
Power Requirement
Power Input DC 12~24V
Power
Consumption
ARES-1973H-2WD8F Max. 150W (w/o I/O card)
ARES-1973C-4898 Max. 90W (w/o I/O card)
Storage
Type
1 x 2.5” internal drive bay for HDD/SSD
1 x M.2 M-key for SSD, 2242/2280
Mechanical
Construction
ARES-1973H-2WD8F Metal
ARES-1973C-4898 Metal + Aluminum Alloy
Mounting Wall-mount / DIN-rail

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Weight
ARES-1973H-2WD8F 2.6Kg
ARES-1973C-4898 4.2Kg
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
ARES-1973H-2WD8F 230 x 155 x 90 mm (9.06” x 6.10” x 3.54”)
ARES-1973C-4898 254 x 170 x 94 mm (10” x 6.7” x 3.7”)
OS Support
Windows 10 IoT (For 7th Gen Intel®Processor)
Windows 7/ Window8.1/ Window 10 IoT (For 6th Gen Intel®Processor)
Linux: Ubuntu (Kernel: 3.1X)
1.3. Inside the Package
Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items
is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The
package should contain the following items:
1 x ARES-1973 (Product outlook varies
according to your model)
1 x Accessory Box that contains the following
items:
• Driver DVD
• User’s manual
• Screws/cable
• 3-pin plug for terminal block

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Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
2.1.1. ARES-1973H-2WD8F
155.00
230.00
90.00
Unit: mm
2.1.2. ARES-1973C-4898
Unit: mm
254.00
94.00 170.00

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2.2. Tour the Computer
2.2.1. ARES-1973H-2WD8F
2 x RS232/422/485
DB-9 connectors
4 x USB 2.0 Type A
connectors
4 x USB 3.0/2.0
Type A connectors
RJ-45 port for Giga LAN
DisplayPort 1.2, up
to 4K (UHD)
VGA Port
12~24V DC IN
Terminal Block
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED
4 x RJ-45 ports for
PoE
16 x DO (1.5KV isolation
protection, DO supports
current 24V 200mA)
16 x DI (1.5KV isolation
protection)

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2.2.2. ARES-1973C-4898
2 x RS232/422/485
DB-9 connectors
2 x RS232 DB-9
connectors
4 x USB 2.0 Type A connectors
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 Type A connectors
RJ-45 port for Giga LAN
4 x DI, 4 x DO
DisplayPort 1.2,
up to 4K (UHD)
VGA Port 12~24V DC IN Terminal Block
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED
8 x RJ-45 ports
for Giga LAN