Asus PE100A User manual

PE100A
Desktop PC
User Manual

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First Edition
May 2020
E16393

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Contents
About this manual.............................................................................................................5
Conventions used in this manual......................................................................................... 6
Typography.................................................................................................................................. 6
Package contents ..............................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Getting to know your Edge Computer
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................10
1.1.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Motherboard Overview ........................................................................................14
1.2.1 Motherboard layout.................................................................................................... 14
1.2.2 Pico-ITX motherboard................................................................................................ 17
1.2.3 Secondary I/O board................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2: Using your Edge Computer
2.1 Getting started.........................................................................................................26
2.1.1 Connect the AC power adapter to your Edge Computer.............................. 26
2.1.2 Connect a display panel to your Edge Computer ............................................ 28
2.1.3 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse............................................ 29
2.1.4 Turn on your Edge Computer.................................................................................. 30
2.2 Turning your Edge Computer off.......................................................................31
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Edge Computer
3.1 Removing the bottom cover...............................................................................34
3.2 Replacing the bottom cover ...............................................................................35
3.3 Removing the top cover .......................................................................................36
3.4 Replacing the top cover........................................................................................37
3.5 Installing the Mini PCIe or mSATA card (Bottom side) ...............................38
3.6 Installing a nano SIM card (Bottom side)........................................................39
3.7 Installing an SD card (Top side)..........................................................................40
3.8 Installing the wireless card (Top side)..............................................................41
3.9 Installing the antennas (optional).....................................................................42
3.10 Installing the wall mount......................................................................................48

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Chapter 4: Setting up your Edge Computer
4.1 Requirements ...........................................................................................................50
4.2 Flashing the PE100A...............................................................................................50
Appendix
Safety information.............................................................................................................54
Setting up your system............................................................................................................ 54
Care during use........................................................................................................................... 55
Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................56
ASUS contact information..............................................................................................63

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features
of your Edge Computer, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your Edge Computer
This chapter details the hardware components of your Edge Computer.
Chapter 2: Using your Edge Computer
This chapter provides you with information on using your Edge
Computer.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Edge Computer
This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the
memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state
drive of your Edge Computer.
Chapter 4: Setting up your Edge Computer
This chapter will guide you on setting up your Edge Computer for the
first time.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your Edge
Computer.

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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent
damage to your Edge Computer's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents
Your Edge Computer package contains the following items:
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AC power adapter* Power cord*
Wall mount kit

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NOTE:
• *The bundled power adapter may vary by model and territories.
• Some bundled accessories may vary with different models. For
details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.
• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product
specifications may vary with models.
• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.

1
Getting to know your Edge
Computer

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1.1 Features
1.1.1 Front view
Antenna hole
The antenna hole allows you to connect a wireless
antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
Power button
The power button allows you to turn the Edge Computer
on or off. You can use the power button to put your Edge
Computer to sleep mode or press it for ten (10) seconds to
force shutdown your Edge Computer.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®OTG port
This USB Type-C®OTG (Universal Serial Bus) port provides
a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s, and provides a maximum
of 5V/1.5A output. This port supports OTG mode that can
be taken to replace UART debug console.

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LAN port
The Realtek® RTL8211 Ethernet controllers with 8-pin
RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for
10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a local network.
LAN port
The Intel® I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet controllers with 8-pin
RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for
10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a local network.
HDMI port
The integrated 19-pin HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) 2.0 port with a receptacle connector can
support resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz on external
display devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a
transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

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1.1.2 Rear view
Antenna hole
The antenna hole allows you to connect a wireless
antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
Serial (COM) terminal connector
The 10-pin Serial (COM) terminal connector can support 1
x RS-232/422/485 and 1 x RS-232/CAN Bus COM headers
and allows you to connect devices that have serial ports
such as bar code scanner, modem, or printers. Please refer
to the illustrations below for the pin definition of the Serial
(COM) terminal connector.
12345
6 7 8 9 10
RS232
GND RST# RX TX CTS#
GND
RST# CTS#
RX
TX
CAN
GND
CAN L
CAN H
RS422
GND RB RA TA TB
RS485
GND A B
12345
6 7 8 9 10
RS232
GND RST# RX TX CTS#
GND
RST# CTS#
RX
TX
CAN
GND
CAN L
CAN H
RS422
GND RB RA TA TB
RS485
GND A B
12345
6 7 8 9 10
RS232
GND RST# RX TX CTS#
GND
RST# CTS#
RX
TX
CAN
GND
CAN L
CAN H
RS422
GND RB RA TA TB
RS485
GND A B
12345
6 7 8 9 10
RS232
GND RST# RX TX CTS#
GND
RST# CTS#
RX
TX
CAN
GND
CAN L
CAN H
RS422
GND RB RA TA TB
RS485
GND A B

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Isolated DIO connector
The Isolated Digital Input/Output (DIO) connector
provides electrical isolation (up to 2500 VDC) of digital
input and output signals, which allow micro controllers
to detect and output logic states. The high voltage
protection can be used in industrial level uses. Please
refer to the illustration below for the pin definition of the
Isolated DIO connector.
DO4 L DO4 H DO3 L DO3 H DO2 L DO2 H DO1 L DO1 H
DI4 L
DI4 H
DI3 L
DI3 H
DI2 L
DI2 H
DI1 L
DI1 H
Power input
The supplied terminal block power adapter converts AC
power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied
through this jack supplies power to the Edge Computer.
WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to
hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep
it away from your body.
Functional Earth Ground
The Functional Earth Ground provides you with a
grounding point.

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1.2 Motherboard Overview
1.2.1 Motherboard layout
The PE100A is an Edge Computer based on a Pico-ITX motherboard, and is
supported by a secondary I/O board for extra functionality. Please refer to
the table for the page numbers of the numbered items.
Pico-ITX motherboard

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Secondary I/O board

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Layout contents Page
Pico-ITX motherboard
1. Boot Mode switch 17
2. M.2 Wi-Fi slot 18
3. Micro SD card slot 18
4. I2C connector 19
5. SPI TPM connector 19
6. RTC Battery connector 20
7. IO Board-to-Board connector 21
Secondary I/O board
1. IO board switch 22
2. Mini PCIe/mSATA slot 23
3. Nano SIM Card slot 23
4. Motherboard Board-to-Board connector 24

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1.2.2 Pico-ITX motherboard
1. Boot Mode switch
The Boot Mode switch allows you to configure between different boot
modes and the location to boot from. Please refer to the table below
for the different boot modes.
Boot Mode Boot type
1 2
OFF ON Serial Downloader
ON OFF Internal Boot (default)
Boot Mode Boot type
3 4
OFF ON eMMC (default)
ON OFF SD

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2. M.2 Wi-Fi slot
The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type
2230).
NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
3. Micro SD Card slot
The Micro SD Card slot allows you to install a Micro SD card.
NOTE: The Micro SD card is purchased separately.

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4. I2C connector
The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)connector allows you to connect an
I2C compatible IoT security module.
Connector type Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch
5. SPI TPM connector
The SPI TPM connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords,
and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects
digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
Connector type Header 2x7p,K14, 2.0mm pitch

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6. RTC Battery connector
The RTC Battery connector allows you to connect the lithium CMOS
battery.