Arbor Technology ARES-1500-A10 User manual

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ARES-1500-A10
Robust Box Computer with AMD G-T40N
Platform
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
2013.05P/N: 4012150002100P

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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 May 2013 Initial release

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Contents
Revision History ............................................................................. i
Preface............................................................................................ v
Copyright Notice ....................................................................................... v
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................... v
CE...................................................................................................... v
FCC Class A....................................................................................... v
RoHS .................................................................................................vi
SVHC / REACH .................................................................................vi
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................vii
Warning ..................................................................................................viii
Replacing Lithium Battery.......................................................................viii
Technical Support ...................................................................................viii
Warranty ...................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................................ 1
1.1. The Computer.................................................................................... 2
1.2. About this Manual .............................................................................. 2
1.3. Specications .................................................................................... 3
1.4. Inside the Package ............................................................................ 5
1.5. Ordering Information.......................................................................... 5
1.5.1. Optional Accessories ............................................................... 5
1.5.2. Congure-to-Order Service...................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Getting Started........................................................... 7
2.1. Dimensions........................................................................................ 8
2.2. Take A Tour ........................................................................................ 9
2.3. Driver Installation Notes .................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 - System Conguration ............................................. 13
3.1. Board Layout ................................................................................... 14
3.2. Jumpers and Connectors ................................................................ 16
3.2.1. Jumpers ................................................................................. 16
3.2.2. Connectors............................................................................. 20
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance.................................. 37
4.1. Install Hardware............................................................................... 38
4.1.1. Open the Computer ............................................................... 38
4.1.2. Install Memory Module........................................................... 41
4.1.3. Install mSATA Storage ........................................................... 44
4.1.4. Install SIM Card ..................................................................... 46
4.1.5. Install Wireless Modules ........................................................ 48
4.2. Mount the Computer........................................................................ 49
4.2.1. VESA-Mount .......................................................................... 49
4.2.2. Wall-Mount............................................................................. 50

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Chapter 5 - BIOS.......................................................................... 51
5.1. Main................................................................................................. 54
5.2. Advanced......................................................................................... 56
5.2.1. ACPI Settings......................................................................... 58
5.2.2. CPU Conguration................................................................. 59
5.2.3. IDE Conguration................................................................... 60
5.2.4. USB Conguration ................................................................. 60
5.2.5. Super IO Conguration .......................................................... 61
5.2.6. H/W Monitor........................................................................... 64
5.3. Chipset ............................................................................................ 65
5.3.1. North Bridge Conguration .................................................... 66
5.3.2. South Bridge Conguration.................................................... 67
5.4. Boot ................................................................................................. 68
5.5. Security............................................................................................ 70
5.6. Save & Exit ...................................................................................... 71
Appendices .................................................................................. 73
Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting.......................................... 74
Appendix B: 3G Module HSPA-SI1400 Hardware/Software Installation 75
B.1. Install HSPA-SI1400 ................................................................. 75
B.2. Install Device Driver.................................................................. 81
B.3. Install Application Program....................................................... 83
Appendix C: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 Hardware/Software Installation86
C.1. Install WIFI-IN1300................................................................... 86
C.2. Install Device Driver & Application Program............................. 93

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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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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.
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
If you have any technical difculties, please consult the user’s manual rst at:
ftp://ftp.arbor.com.tw/pub/manual
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still
cannot nd out the answer.
http://www.arbor.com.tw
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. The Computer
As the very rst model launched for
ARBOR's brand new series ARES-1500,
the ARES-1500-A10 is a modest box
comuter to feature the basic and essential
features required for industrial eld.
Loaded with AMD G-T40N Dual Core GHz processor and chipset of AMD
A50M, the fanless computer consumes low power while delivering advanced
graphics and intensive computing.
The book-sized computer comes in a very small form factor, at only 188 x 149.5
x 30 mm. It is highly portable and suitable for constraint space. The computer
features two Mini-card sockets for wireless modules, one Mini-card socket for
mSATA storage, four serial ports, four USB ports, two LAN ports, one DVI-I port
for video output, and each mic-in and line-out port for audio. These features
make the computer optimal for digital signage, info kiosk, gaming, media server
and industrial control.
Product Highlights
• Fanless Design
• Ultra Low Prole Enclosure
• AMD G-T40N Dual-Core 1.0 GHz Processor
• Rich I/O (4 x USB ports, 4 x serial ports, 2 x GbE LAN ports, 1 x DVI-I
connector)
• Aluminum Chassis for Harsh Environment
• Optional WiFi or 3G networking
• Slim, Compact & Cable-free Design
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
herein, 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.

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1.3. Specications
System Kernel
Processor Soldered onboard AMD G-T40N Dual Core 1.0GHz
processor
BIOS AMI BIOS
Chipset AMD A50M
Graphics Graphics Integrated AMD G-Series
System Memory 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket, supporting 800/1066
MHz SDRAM, up to 4GB
Serial ATA 1 x serial ATA port for mSATA
Ethernet Controller 2 x Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Watchdog Timer 1 ~ 255 levels reset
I/O Ports
Serial Port 4 x RS-232 serial ports
(RS-232/422/485 selectable for COM1)
USB Port 4 x USB 2.0 ports
LAN Port 2 x RJ-45 ports for Gigabit Ethernet
Video Port 1 x DVI-I female connector for digital video output
Audio Mic-in/Line-out
Expansion Bus
1 x MiniCard socket interconnected with SIM card socket for
optional WiFi or HSUPA module
1 x SIM card socket
Storage
Type 1 x mSATA
Qualification
Certication CE, FCC Class A
Environment
Operating Temp. -25 ~ 55°C (-3 ~ 131°F), ambience w/ air ow
Storage Temp. -40 ~ 80°C (-40 ~ 176°F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Vibration 3 Grms/5 ~ 500Hz/random operation
Shock Operating 20G (11ms); Non-operating 60G with HDD
Operating 40G (11ms); Non-operating 80G with SSD
Mechanical

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Construction Aluminum alloy
Mounting VESA-mount / wall-mount
Weight 0.93 kg (2.05 lb)
1.1 kg (2.42 lb)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
System = 188 x 149.5 x 30 mm (7.4" x 5.88" x 1.18")
Packing = 304 x 294 x 355 mm (11.97" x 11.57" x 13.98")
Power Requirement
Power Input DC12V input by 2.5mm power jack
Power
Consumption Max. 14W (12V/1.14A)

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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-1500-A10
Robust System
1 x Driver CD
1 x User’s Manual
1.5. Ordering Information
ARES-1500-A10-16S2G Box PC w/ 16GB SSD and 2GB memory
ARES-1500-A10 Barebone system w/o storage device and memory
1.5.1. Optional Accessories
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.
Power Adapter 12VDC/5A 60W AC/DC adapter kit
VMK-1000 VESA mount kit

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1.5.2. Congure-to-Order Service
Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more
components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer.
Memory Modules
DDR3-1333 4GB SDRAM
DDR3-1333 2GB SDRAM
WIFI-IN1130 Intel®Centrino®Advanced-N 6205 WiFi
module w/ 10cm & 20cm internal wiring
ANT-H11 1 x 2dBi HSUPA antenna
ANT-D11 1 x WiFi Dual-band 2.4G/5G antenna
HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit & internal
wiring
SSD
mSATA MLC 16GB
mSATA MLC 32GB

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Getting Started
Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
The following illustration shows the dimensions of ARES-1500-A10, with the
measurements in width, depth, and height called out.
Unit: mm