Avalue Technology ARC-1533 User manual

Part No. E2017A533A0R
ARC-1533
15" Intel® Atom™ SoC BGA Processor Apollo Lake Fanless
Rugged Touch Panel PC with IET Expansion
Quick Reference Guide
1st Ed –18 November 2020
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2020 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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 INSTATLLED 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.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Content
1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................7
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................7
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................7
1.3 System Specifications...............................................................................................8
1.4 System Overview....................................................................................................11
1.4.1 I/O View................................................................................................................................. 11
1.5 System Dimensions ................................................................................................12
2. Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................13
2.1 ARC-1533 connector mapping................................................................................14
2.1.1 Serial port 1 connector (COM1)............................................................................................. 14
2.1.2 Serial port 2 connector (COM2)............................................................................................. 14
2.2 Installing Hard Disk & Memory................................................................................15
2.3 Installing ARC-BYT DB ...........................................................................................17
2.4 ARC-APL Overviews...............................................................................................19
2.5 ARC-APL Jumper and Connector list......................................................................20
2.6 ARC-APL Jumpers & Connectors settings..............................................................22
2.6.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)............................................................................................................ 22
2.6.2 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/JRI2) ........................................................................ 22
2.6.3 PWM Level select (JPWM_SEL1)......................................................................................... 23
2.6.4 AT/ATX Input power select (JAT1)........................................................................................ 23
2.6.5 Serial port 1 in RS-232/422/485 mode (JCOM_SEL1).......................................................... 24
2.6.6 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1) ........................................................................................... 24
2.6.7 On-board header for USB2.0 (JUSB1).................................................................................. 25
2.6.8 On-board header for USB2.0 (JUSB2).................................................................................. 25
2.6.9 Battery connector (JBAT1).................................................................................................... 26
2.6.10 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR_BTN1) .............................................................. 26
2.6.11 LVDS connector (LVDS1)...................................................................................................... 27
2.6.12 AMPLIFIER_R (JSPR1) ........................................................................................................ 28
2.6.13 AMPLIFIER_L (JSPL1).......................................................................................................... 28
2.6.14 BIOS SPI connector (BIOS_SPI1)......................................................................................... 29
2.6.15 EC Debug connector (JEC1)................................................................................................. 29
2.6.16 B2B connector (JB2B1)......................................................................................................... 30
2.6.17 Touch panel connector (JTP1) .............................................................................................. 31
2.6.18 SATA Power connector (SATA_PWR1)................................................................................ 31

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2.6.19 FPC connector (JFPC1)........................................................................................................ 32
2.6.20 Battery connector (JUPS1).................................................................................................... 32
2.6.21 Power Button (JBTN1)........................................................................................................... 33
2.6.22 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP1) ............................................................................... 33
2.6.23 LED Board connector (JLED1).............................................................................................. 34
2.6.24 Low pin count connector (JLPC1) ......................................................................................... 34
2.6.25 Power connector (PWR1)...................................................................................................... 35
2.7 ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/K Overviews .........................................................36
2.7.1 ARC-BYT DB-A ..................................................................................................................... 36
2.7.2 ARC-BYT DB-B ..................................................................................................................... 36
2.7.3 ARC-BYT DB-C..................................................................................................................... 36
2.7.4 ARC-BYT DB-D..................................................................................................................... 37
2.7.5 ARC-BYT DB-E ..................................................................................................................... 37
2.7.6 ARC-BYT DB-F...................................................................................................................... 37
2.7.7 ARC-BYT DB-G..................................................................................................................... 38
2.7.8 ARC-BYT DB-H..................................................................................................................... 38
2.7.9 ARC-BYT DB-K ..................................................................................................................... 38
2.8 ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/K Connector list....................................................39
2.8.1 ARC-BYT DB-A ..................................................................................................................... 39
2.8.2 ARC-BYT DB-B ..................................................................................................................... 39
2.8.3 ARC-BYT DB-C..................................................................................................................... 39
2.8.4 ARC-BYT DB-D..................................................................................................................... 39
2.8.5 ARC-BYT DB-E ..................................................................................................................... 39
2.8.6 ARC-BYT DB-F...................................................................................................................... 40
2.8.7 ARC-BYT DB-G..................................................................................................................... 40
2.8.8 ARC-BYT DB-H..................................................................................................................... 40
2.8.9 ARC-BYT DB-K ..................................................................................................................... 40
2.9 ARC-BYT DB-D Connectors settings......................................................................42
2.9.1 Serial Port 1 connector (D_COM1)........................................................................................ 42
2.9.2 Serial Port 2 connector (D_COM2)........................................................................................ 42
2.10ARC-BYT DB-E Jumpers & Connectors settings....................................................43
2.10.1 CAN2.0 Switch (E_JCAN20) ................................................................................................. 43
2.10.2 For user update FW (E_JBOOT0)......................................................................................... 43
2.10.3 For user update FW (E_JIAP1) ............................................................................................. 44
2.11ARC-BYT DB-F Connectors settings ......................................................................46
2.12ARC-BYT DB-G Connectors settings......................................................................47
2.12.1 Serial Port 1 connector (G_COM1) ....................................................................................... 47
2.12.2 Serial Port 2 connector (G_COM2) ....................................................................................... 47
2.12.3 Serial Port 3 connector (G_COM3) ....................................................................................... 48
2.13ARC-BYT DB-H Jumpers settings...........................................................................48

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2.13.1 USB Power selector (H_USB_PWR_SEL1).......................................................................... 48
2.14ARC-BYT DB-H Connectors settings......................................................................49
2.14.1 Serial Port 1 connector (H_COM1)........................................................................................ 49
2.14.2 Serial Port 2 connector (H_COM2)........................................................................................ 49
2.15ARC-BYT DB-K Connectors settings......................................................................50
2.15.1 Serial Port 1 connector (I_COM1)......................................................................................... 50
2.15.2 Serial Port 2 connector (I_COM2)......................................................................................... 50
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................51
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................52
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................52
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................53
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................54
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................54
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................55
3.6.1 Main Menu............................................................................................................................. 55
3.6.1.1 System Language............................................................................................................................56
3.6.1.2 System Date....................................................................................................................................56
3.6.1.3 System Time....................................................................................................................................56
3.6.2 Advanced Menu..................................................................................................................... 56
3.6.2.1 Trusted Computing ..........................................................................................................................57
3.6.2.2 APCI Settings ..................................................................................................................................57
3.6.2.3 IT8528 Super IO Configuration........................................................................................................59
3.6.2.3.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration...............................................................................................................60
3.6.2.3.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration...............................................................................................................60
3.6.2.3.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration...............................................................................................................61
3.6.2.3.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration...............................................................................................................61
3.6.2.3.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration...............................................................................................................62
3.6.2.4 H/W Monitor.....................................................................................................................................62
3.6.2.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings....................................................................................................................63
3.6.2.6 Serial Port Console Redirection.......................................................................................................63
3.6.2.6.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings..............................................................................................64
3.6.2.7 CPU Configuration...........................................................................................................................64
3.6.2.7.1 Socket 0 CPU Information ...............................................................................................................65
3.6.2.7.2 CPU Power Management Configuration..........................................................................................65
3.6.2.8 Network Stack Configuration ...........................................................................................................66
3.6.2.9 CSM Configuration...........................................................................................................................67
3.6.2.10 NVMe Configuration.........................................................................................................................67
3.6.2.11 USB Configuration...........................................................................................................................68
3.6.2.12 Security Configuration......................................................................................................................69
3.6.3 Chipset................................................................................................................................. 69

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3.6.3.1 North Bridge...................................................................................................................................70
3.6.3.2 South Bridge ..................................................................................................................................71
3.6.3.3 Uncore Configuration.....................................................................................................................71
3.6.3.4 South Cluster Configuration...........................................................................................................73
3.6.3.4.1 HD-Audio Configuration .................................................................................................. 73
3.6.3.4.2 PCI Express Configuration.............................................................................................. 74
3.6.3.4.2.1 PCI Express Root Port 3.......................................................................................... 74
3.6.3.4.2.2 PCI Express Root Port 4.......................................................................................... 75
3.6.3.4.2.3 PCI Express Root Port 5.......................................................................................... 76
3.6.3.4.2.4 PCI Express Root Port 6.......................................................................................... 77
3.6.3.4.4 SATA Drives.................................................................................................................... 78
3.6.3.4.3 USB Configuration........................................................................................................... 79
3.6.4 Security................................................................................................................................ 79
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot menu...........................................................................................................................80
3.6.5 Boot...................................................................................................................................... 81
3.6.6 Save and exit....................................................................................................................... 82
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset................................................................................................................82
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset............................................................................................................82
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults..............................................................................................................................83
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device.........................................................................................83

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
1 x ARC-1533 Panel PC
1 x Power Adapter
4 x screws for VESA
4 x screws for HDD
8 x screws for Wall Mount
8 x brackets for Wall Mount
8 x plastics spacer for Wall Mount

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1.3 System Specifications
Component
Mother Board
ARC-APL
CPU
Intel® Atom Processor E3950 4-Core 1.6GHz
CPU Cooler(Type)
Fanless Heatsink
Memory
One 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM Socket, Supports Up to 8GB DDR3L 1866MTs
SDRAM
Power Supply
DC in
Adapter
60W power adaptor, ACC-ADP-060N-08R
Speaker
2 W*2
Wireless LAN
Default N/A; Optional support by Mini PCIe slot
Bluetooth
Default N/A; Optional support by Mini PCIe slot
Operating System
Linux, Windows 10
Expansion Card
1 x Mini PCIe Support mSATA
1 x 80-pin Expansion IET interface
Storage
Hard Disk Drive
1 x 2.5” Drive Bay
Solid State Drive
1 x 2.5” Drive Bay
Other Storage Device
1 x mSATA supports on the 1st Mini PCIe slot, Auto switch for mSATA or Mini
PCIe
Panel
LCD Panel
15" XGA TFT LED Panel Inno G150XNE-L01 (E9689415002R)
B/L Inverter/Converter
LCD built in
Touch Screen
P-cap (E968X000198R /Young Fast H8593H)
External I/O
Serial Port
1 x DB-9 COM1 (RS-232/422/485, selectable by BIOS & JUPMER, RS-485
supports Auto Flow, Pin-9 selected by Ring/+5V/+12V)
1 x DB-9 COM2 (RS-232, Pin-9 selected by Ring/+5V/+12V)
USB Port
4 x USB3.0 (2 x Double deck)
DIO Port
1 x 16-bit GPIO (by ARC-BYT DB-E)
Video Port
1 x HDMI (by ARC-BYT DB-C)
Audio Port
Realtek ALC892 HD codec
LAN Port
2 x Intel I211AT
Wireless LAN Antenna
3 x Antenna
Indicator Light
HDD LED, Power LED (Green for Power, Yellow for HDD)
Expansion Slots
1 x Mini PCIe Support mSATA
1 x 80-pin Expansion IET interface

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Mechanical
Power Type
ATX/AT by jumper (Default ATX)
Power Connector
Type
Lockable DC in power jack
Dimension
350 x 274 x 51mm
Weight
3.7 Kgs
Color
Black
Fanless
Yes
OS Support
Linux, Windows 10
Reliability
EMI Test
CE/ FCC class B
Dust and Rain Test
Front Panel IP65, Rear IP41 except I/O
Vibration Test
Random Vibration Operation:
1. PSD: 0.00454G²/Hz , 3 Grms
2. operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 minutes per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
7. Storage : CF or SSD
Sine Vibration test (Non-operation)
1 Test Acceleration : 2G
2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz
3 Sweep：1 Oct/ per one minute. (logarithmic)
4 Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5 Test time :30 min. each axis
6 System condition : Non-Operating mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-6 Testing procedures
Package vibration test
1. PSD: 0.026G²/Hz , 2.16 Grms
2. Non-operation mode
3. Test Frequency : 5-500Hz
4. Test Axis : X,Y and Z axis
5. 30 min. per each axis
6. IEC 60068-2-64 Test:Fh
Mechanical Shock
Test
1. Wave form：Half Sine wave
2. Acceleration Rate：20g for operation mode
3. Duration Time：11ms

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4. No. of Shock：+/- X,Y,Z axis 3 times
5. Test Axis: +/- X,Y,Z axis
6. Operation mode
7. Reference IEC 60068-2-27 Testing procedures Test Eb : Shock Test
Drop Test
Package drop test
1 One corner , three edges, six faces
2 ISTA 2A, IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed
Operating
Temperature
-20 ~ +50 degree C
Operating Humidity
40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-30 ~ 70 degree
Compliant with
following Flexible
Expansion Modules
ARC-BYT DB-A
4 x USB3.0 module
ARC-BYT DB-B
3 x Audio Jack (Line in/Line out/Mic in)+HDMI
ARC-BYT DB-C
HDMI + Mini PCIe (w/ SIM slot)
ARC-BYT DB-D
2 x COM Isolation module
ARC-BYT DB-E
12-bit GPIO+CAN Bus
ARC-BYT DB-F
CAN Bus for OBDII
ARC-BYT DB-G
3 x COM (w/o isolation, RS-232 only)
ARC-BYT DB-H
2COM (RS-232) + 1USB 2.0
ARC-BYT DB-K
2COM (RS-232) + 1LAN
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 System Overview
1.4.1 I/O View
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
DC-IN
DC Power-in connector
COM1/2
Serial port 1/2 connector
DB-9 male connector
USB
4 x USB 3.0 connector
LAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
LED
HDD/Power LED indicator
Power Switch
Power on button

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1.5 System Dimensions
(Unit: mm)

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2.Hardware
Configuration
For advanced information, please refer to:
1- ARC-APL, ARC-BYT DB-A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/K included in this manual.
Note: If you need more information, please visit our website:
http://www.avalue.com.tw

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2.1 ARC-1533 connector mapping
2.1.1 Serial port 1 connector (COM1)
RS-485
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
DATA-
1
6
NC
DATA+
2
7
NC
NC
3
8
NC
NC
4
9
NC
GND
5
Please set BIOS & JCOM1_SEL1
RS-232
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
NDCDA#
1
6
NDSRA#
NRXDA
2
7
NRTSA#
NTXDA
3
8
NCTSA#
NDTRA#
4
9
NRIA#
GND
5
RS-422
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
TxD-
1
6
NC
TxD+
2
7
NC
RxD+
3
8
NC
RxD-
4
9
NC
GND
5
Please set BIOS & JCOM1_SEL1
2.1.2 Serial port 2 connector (COM2)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
NDCDB#
1
6
NDSRB#
NRXDB
2
7
NRTSB#
NTXDB
3
8
NCTSB#
NDTRB#
4
9
NRIB#
GND
5

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2.2 Installing Hard Disk & Memory
Step 1. Memory Installation: Remove 3 screws to release the chassis cover, and remove it.
Step 2.1 Insert the SODIMM into the memory socket.
Step 2.2 Re-assemble your system back through previous steps to complete the installation.

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Step 3. HDD Installation: Insert the HDD into the Drive Bay and fasten 2 screws.

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2.3 Installing ARC-BYT DB
Step 1. Unfasten 2 screws of the HDD bracket and take it off.
Step 2. Remove 4 screws to release the chassis cover, and remove it.

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Step 2.1 Insert the ARC-BYT DB into the socket and fasten 3 screws.
Step 2.2 Re-assemble your system back through previous steps to complete the installation

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2.4 ARC-APL Overviews

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2.5 ARC-APL Jumper and Connector list
Jumper
Label
Function
Note
JBAT1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JRI1/2
Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM_SEL1
Serial port 1 in RS-232/422/485 mode
4 x 3 header, pitch 2.00mm
JPWM_SEL1
PWM Level select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JAT1
AT/ATX Input power select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
SO_DIMM1
1 x 204-Pin DDR3L 1866MHz
SO-DIMM
JFP1
Miscellaneous setting connector
5 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
JLPC1
Low pin count connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JBKL1
LCD Inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
Matching Connector: JST
PHR-5
COM1/2
Serial Port 1/2 connector
D-sub 9 pin, male
JTP1
Touch panel connector
5 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
JSPR1
AMPLIFIER_R
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JSPL1
AMPLIFIER_L
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JB2B1
B2B connector
40 x 2 wafer, pitch 0.80mm
JVR_BTN1
LCD backlight brightness adjustment
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
LED1
HDD/Power LED indicator
JLED1
LED Board connector
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
LVDS1
LVDS connector
DIN 40-pin wafer, pitch 1.25mm
Matching Connector: Hirose
DF13-40DS-1.25C
USB1/2
USB connector 1/2
JUSB1
On-board header for USB2.0
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JUSB2
On-board header for USB2.0
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
ULAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
MPCIE1
Mini-PCIe connector
BT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25mm