Arbor Technology ARES-1983H Series User manual

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ARES-1983H Series
Compact Embedded Computer with
Intel®12th/13th Gen. Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
2023.09
P/N: 4016198300100P

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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 2023.09 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. Features...........................................................................................2
1.2. About this Manual ............................................................................2
1.3. Specications...................................................................................3
1.4. Inside the Package ..........................................................................5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started...............................................................7
2.1. Dimensions ......................................................................................8
2.2. Overview ..........................................................................................9
2.2.1. Front View (ARES-1983-MV)................................................. 9
2.2.2. LED Indicator Status............................................................10
2.3. Driver Installation Note .................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 - Engine of the Computer..............................................13
3.1. Main Board - FMB-i93Q0 ...............................................................14
3.1.1. Jumper & Connectors .........................................................15
3.1.2. Jumper & Connectors Settings ............................................16
3.2. Daughter Board - SCDB-348D (For ARES-1983H-MV)................. 20
3.2.1. Connectors Settings ............................................................21
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance......................................23
4.1. Disassembling and Assembling the Computer ..............................24
4.1.1 Disassembling the Computer (ARES-1983H)....................... 24
4.1.2. Disassembling the Computer (ARES-1983H-MV) ...............25
4.1.3. Assembling the Computer....................................................26
4.2. Installing Hardware ........................................................................27
4.2.1. Installing CPU ......................................................................27
4.2.2. Installing Memory Module....................................................28
4.2.3. Installing a 2.5" SSD or HDD............................................... 30
Contents

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4.2.4. Installing a M.2 Module........................................................31
4.2.5. Installing WI-FI connection module and antenna................. 33
4.2.6. Installing a SIM Card and relative connection module......... 36
4.3. Mounting ........................................................................................38
4.3.1. Wall Mounting ......................................................................38
4.3.2. DIN-Rail Mounting ...............................................................39
Chapter 5 - BIOS..............................................................................41
5.1. Main ...............................................................................................44
5.2. Advanced .......................................................................................45
5.2.1. CPU Conguration...............................................................46
5.2.2. Power & Performance.......................................................... 47
5.2.3. PCH-FW Conguration ........................................................50
5.2.4. Trusted Computing .............................................................51
5.2.5. ACPI Settings.......................................................................53
5.2.6. F81966 Super IO Conguration...........................................54
5.2.7. Hardware Monitor ................................................................56
5.2.8. S5 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................57
5.2.9. Serial Port Console Redirection........................................... 58
5.2.10. AMI.....................................................................................59
5.2.11. USB Conguration .............................................................60
5.2.12. Network Stack Conguration .............................................62
5.2.13. NVMe Conguration ..........................................................63
5.3. Chipset...........................................................................................64
5.3.1. System Agent (SA) Conguration ........................................ 65
5.3.2. PCH-IO Conguration..........................................................70
5.4. Security ..........................................................................................73
5.4.1 Security Boot .......................................................................74
5.5. Boot................................................................................................75
5.6. Save & Exit ....................................................................................76
Appendix ..........................................................................................77
Appendix A. 16-bit Opto-Isolated DI Signal Connections......................78
A.1. Wet Contact DI with NPN / PNP connection ..........................78
A.2. Dry Contact DI with NPN / PNP connection ...........................79
Appendix B. 16-bit Opto-Isolated DO Signal Connections ................... 80
B.1. DO Connection diagram.........................................................80

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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 di󰀩culties, please consult the user’s manual rst at:
https://www.arbor-technology.com
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. Features
•Socket LGA1700 for Intel®12th/13th Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor
•Fansink Design - Active Cooling without internal Dust Accumulation
•Modular Design - Easily expandable and customizable
•Support up to 6 x USB & 7 x LAN(4 w/ PoE)
•Dual-Display for 1 x VGA and 1 x DisplayPort
•DI/DO with 1.5KV Isolation Protection, DI supports Connection of Dry &
Wet Contact Devices
•M.2 2242/2280 M-Key Slot support SATA & NVMe(Gen4 x4)
•2 x Internal USB 2.0 Type-A ports for HW License Key & Security Dongle
1.2. About this Manual
This manual 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.
We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference
for any necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing ARBOR
products.
The ARES-1983H series includes the following models:
Outlook Description
ARES-1983H
ARES-1983 w/ H610E Chipset, 3 x LAN, 2 x COM,
6 x USB, 1 x DP, 1 x VGA, 1 x M.2 E-Key, 1 x mPCIe
& 1 x M.2 M-Key
ARES-1983H-MV
ARES-1983H w/ 4 x GbE PoE,16 x isolated DI + 16 x
isolated DO & 1 x 2.5” SSD/HDD tray

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1.3. Specications
System
CPU Intel®12th/13th Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor in LGA1700 Socket (Max.65W)
Memory 1 x 262-pin DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets,
supporting 5600MHz SDRAM up to 32GB
Chipset Intel®H610E
Graphics Integrated Intel®UHD Graphics 730/770
LAN Chipset
1 x Intel®i226LM
1 x Intel®i219LM
5 x Intel®i210AT (4 x for GbE PoE)
Watchdog Timer 1~255 levels reset
TPM dTPM 2.0
I/O
Serial Port 1 x RS232(Default)/422/485
1 x RS232
USB Port
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
2 x USB-A 2.0
2 x internal USB-A 2.0
LAN
1 x 2.5GbE ports
2 x GbE ports
4 x GbE PoE ports(IEEE802.3af) (For ARES-1983H-MV)
Video Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4, up to 4096x2304@60Hz
1 x VGA, up to 1920x1200@60Hz
Digital I/O 16 x DI & 16 x DO w/ 1.5kV isolation
(For ARES-1983H-MV)
Expansion Bus
1 x M.2 E-key 2230 slot (PCIe 3.0 x1 + USB2.0 + CNVi)
1 x mPCIe (PCIe 3.0 x1 + USB 2.0, Full size)
w/ 1 x nano SIM card slot
Others 4 x Antenna holes

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Storage
Type
1 x M.2 M-key 2242/2280 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA)
1 x 2.5” HDD/SSD internal drive bay
(For ARES-1983H-MV)
Environmental
Operating Temp. w/ 35W TDP CPU: -20 ~ 60°C, ambient w/ air ow
w/ 65W TDP CPU: -20 ~ 50°C, ambient w/ air ow
Storage Temp. -30 ~ 70°C
Operating
Humidity 10-95% @ 60°C (non-condensing)
Vibration 5~500Hz 3 Grms X,Y,Z axis w/SSD, according to IEC 68-2-64
Shock
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 via 2-pin terminal block
Max. Power
Consumption
ARES-1983H (w/ 65W TDP CPU): 110W
ARES-1983H-MV(w/ 65W TDP CPU): 170W
Mechanical
Construction Metal + Aluminum
Mounting Wall-mount (standard)
DIN-rail (optional w/ CTOS bracket)
Weight ARES-1983H: 2.5kg
ARES-1983H-MV: 3.1kg
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
ARES-1983H: 55 x 164 x 210mm
ARES-1983H-MV: 90 x 164 x 210mm
OS Support
Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Ubuntu

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1.4. 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-1983H / ARES-1983H-MV
ARES-1983H
1 x Accessory Box that contains the following
items:
• User’s manual
• 2 x 2-pin terminal block plug
• 6 x M3*4L screws (for wall mount bracket)
• 1 x Wall mounting bracket (Pair)
• 1 x Thermal grease
ARES-1983H-MV
• User’s manual
• 2 x 2-pin terminal block plug
• 2 x 19-pin terminal block plug
• 8 x M3 4mm screws (for 2.5" drive & tray)
• 6 x M3*4L screws (for wall mount bracket)
• 1 x Wall mounting bracket (Pair)
• 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD bracket
• 1 x Thermal grease

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Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
ARES-1983H
164.00 55.00
69.40
139.00
115.40
24.00
24.00
63.00
4- 3.40
210.00
for din rail mounting
4-M34mm
Unit: mm
ARES-1983H-MV
164.00 90.00
210.00
24.00
98.00
139.00
69.40
115.40
24.00
4- 3.40
for din rail mounting
4-M34mm
Unit: mm

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2.2. Overview
2.2.1. Front View (ARES-1983-MV)
Power Button
USB 2.0 Ports
2.5GbE LAN Port
GbE LAN Port
USB 3.2 Gen1
(5Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen2
(10Gbps)
Remote on/off
Switch
Display Port
PoE Ports
DI/O Port
VGA Port
RS-232 Port
RS-232/422/485 Port
DC In
DC In

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DC In Connector
Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 2-pin terminal Block
Pin Assignment: Pin Description
164.00 55.00
69.40
139.00
115.40
24.00
24.00
63.00
4- 3.40
210.00
for din rail mounting 4-M34mm
Unit: mm
1 DC in (+)
2 Ground (-)
Note: Please note that one DC in is enough to power up the device. Select either one
for DC input and the other one could be output to provide additional power.
COM Connector
Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub Male Connector
Pin Assignment: RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Pin Signal name
1DCD COM_422 TX- COM_485 D-
2RXD COM_422 TX+ COM_485 D+
3TXD COM_422 RX+
4DTR COM_422 RX-
5GND GND GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
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