AXIOMTEK eBOX671A Series User manual

eBOX671A Series
Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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All Rights Reserved
March 2022, Version A2
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The eBOX671A does not come with an operating system which must be loaded first before
installation of any software into the computer.
2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal
components. Use a wrist grounding strap and place all electronic components in any
static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the eBOX671A prior to making any installation. Be sure
both the system and all external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could
ruin sensitive components. Make sure the eBOX671A is properly grounded.
4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting it to any power
outlet.
5. Turn Off system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only. Do not spray
any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.
6. Do not leave equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is
below -40℃or above 80℃as it may damage the equipment.
7. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only
a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge,
observe the following precautions:
⚫Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help discharge any static electricity on human
body.
⚫When handling boards and components, wear a wrist grounding strap available from
most electronic component stores.
8. Caution:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
IL Y A RISQUE D’EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST
REMPLACEE
PER UNE BATTERIE DE TYPE INCORRECT.
METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGEES
CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS
9. Waring:
Hot Surface Do Not Touch.
Restricted access locations: The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted
Access Area.

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Classifications
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Degree of protection against ingress of water: IP40
3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air,
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
4. Mode of operation: Continuous

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General Cleaning Tips
Please keep the following precautions in mind while understanding the details fully before and
during any cleaning of the computer and any components within.
A piece of dry cloth is ideal to clean the device.
1. Be cautious of any tiny removable components when using a vacuum cleaner to absorb
dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before cleaning up the computer or any components within.
3. Avoid dropping any components inside the computer or getting circuit board damp or wet.
4. For cleaning, be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals which may cause
allergy to certain individuals.
5. Keep foods, drinks or cigarettes away from the computer.
Cleaning Tools:
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning
computer and peripherals, users can also use house hold items accordingly for cleaning. Listed
below are items available for cleaning computer or computer peripherals.
Pay special attention to components requiring designated products for cleaning as
mentioned below.
⚫Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component. Although
paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, it is recommended to use
a piece of cloth.
⚫Water or rubbing alcohol: A piece of cloth may be somewhat moistened with water or
rubbing alcohol before being rubbed on the computer. Unknown solvents may be harmful
to plastic parts.
⚫Absorb dust, dirt, hair, cigarette and other particles outside of a computer can be one of
the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over time these items may restrict the airflow
in a computer and cause circuitry to corrode.
⚫Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are applicable to
reach areas in keyboard, mouse and other areas.
⚫Foam swabs: If possible, it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs.
.
【Note】: It is strongly recommended that customer should shut down the system before
starting to clean any single components.
Please follow the steps below:
1.Close all application programs.
2.Close operating software.
3.Turn off power switch.
4.Remove all devices.
5.Pull out power cable.

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Scrap Computer Recycling
Please inform the nearest Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for suitable solutions in case
computers require maintenance or repair; or for recycling in case computers are out of order.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation. Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBasic, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8,
Windows 7, Windows XPE, Windows XP, Windows CE embedded, Linux are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimers.............................................................................................................ii
Safety Precautions................................................................................................iii
Classifications....................................................................................................... iv
General Cleaning Tips ...........................................................................................v
Scrap Computer Recycling...................................................................................vi
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................1
1.1 General Descriptions.........................................................................1
1.2 System Specifications....................................................................... 3
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................3
1.2.2 I/O System ........................................................................................................3
1.2.3 System Specifications.....................................................................................4
1.2.4 Driver CD Contents..........................................................................................5
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................6
1.3.1 System Dimensions.........................................................................................6
1.3.2 Wall-mount Bracket Dimensions ...................................................................7
1.3.3 Din-Rail Bracket Dimensions..........................................................................9
1.4 I/O Outlets......................................................................................... 11
1.5Packing List...................................................................................... 12
1.6Model List......................................................................................... 12
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................13
2.1Installation of CPU..........................................................................13
2.2Installation of 2.5" SATA Device....................................................16
2.3Installation of M.2 Mini PCIe Module (CN26)..................................17
2.4 Installation of Mini PCIe Module (Full-size)(CN17,CN20)...............18
SECTION 3 JUMPER & CONNECTOR SETTINGS.....................................19
3.1 Locations of Jumpers & Connectors............................................. 19
3.2 Summary of Jumper Settings......................................................... 21
3.2.1Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP1)..........................................................21
3.3 Connectors....................................................................................... 22
3.3.1 DC-in Phoenix Power Connector (CN1).......................................................23
3.3.2 HDMI Connector (CN7, CN8).........................................................................23
3.3.3 DisplayPort Connector (CN4) .......................................................................24
3.3.4 Serial Port Connector (CN3)(CN18)(CN21)..................................................24
3.3.5 USB 3.2 Connector (CN5, CN6, CN30).........................................................25
3.3.6Ethernet Connector (LAN1~LAN4)...............................................................26
3.3.7 ATX Power On/Off (SW1) ..............................................................................26
3.3.8 ATX Power on/off (SW2)................................................................................26
3.3.9 Remote Power Switch Connector (PWRBT1) .............................................27
3.3.10 ATX/AT Quick Switch....................................................................................27
3.3.11 SATA Connector (SATA1 & 2)......................................................................27
3.3.12 SATA Power Connector (CN10,CN11).........................................................28
3.3.13 SIM Card Slots (SCN1, CN22).......................................................................28
3.3.14 Full-Size PCI Express Mini Card Slot (CN17,CN20) ...................................29
3.3.15 M.2 3050/3052 Key B slot (CN26).................................................................31
3.3.16 Intel®HD Audio Digital Header (CN31, CN32)(Optional) ...........................32
3.3.17 Digital I/O (CN14 and CN16) (optional)........................................................32
SECTION 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..............................................................33

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4.1 Starting............................................................................................. 33
4.2 Navigation Keys............................................................................... 33
4.3 Main Menu........................................................................................ 34
4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 35
4.5 Chipset Menu ...................................................................................50
4.6 Boot Menu........................................................................................ 59
4.7Save & Exit Menu............................................................................. 60
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................63
A.1 About Watchdog Timer.................................................................... 63
A.2 Sample Program ..............................................................................63
APPENDIX B CONFIGURING SATA FOR RAID.........................................67
B.1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) for RAID......................................67

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This section contains general information and detailed specifications of the eBOX671A.Section
1 consist of the following sub-sections:
◼General Descriptions
◼System Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Packing List
◼Model List
1.1 General Descriptions
The eBOX671A is a high-performance GPU computing fanless embedded system that features
the 10th generation Intel®Xeon®/Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 & Celeron®with Intel®W480E chipset. It
comes with an IP40-rated heavy-duty aluminum extrusion design, offers 9-48V DC power input
with power protection, and supports -40°C to +70°C extended temperature range*, thus
enabling reliable operation in harsh environments.
To minimize deployment time, eBOX671A supports one flexible I/O window for customers to
easily install additional I/O output. It also supports multiple I/O connections including 6 USB 3.2
ports, 4 COM ports, plus 2 SIM slots are provided for remarkable mobile availability. It is making
perfectly suitable for intelligent factory, machine vision, edge computing, deep learning platform,
objective identification, or related objective classification applications.

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Features
⚫Fanless system with Intel®W480E Chipset (Comet Lake-S), supports socket LGA-1200
10th Intel®Xeon®/Core™i9/i7/i5/i3 Processors (35W/65W)
⚫Dual 2.5" SATA HDD drive bays with RAID 0 &1
⚫2 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort for triple view
⚫TPM 2.0 onboard
⚫-40 °C to 70 °C wide range operation temperature
⚫Wide range power input 9-48VDC
Reliable and Stable Design
The embedded system supports 10th generation Intel® Xeon®/Core™ i7/i5/i3 and Celeron®35
or 65 watt processors, along with high flexibility and multi-functional design that make it the
best solution for smart factory applications.
Flexible Connectivity
The eBOX671A comes with rich I/O interfaces including two RS-232/422/485 ports, two RS-
232, six USB 3.2 ports, four GbE ports, two HDMI, one DisplayPort and flexible I/O window
supported.
Embedded O.S. Supported
The eBOX671A with 10th generation platform supports Windows®10, Windows®10 IoT and
various Linux versions.
Various Storage Supported
In terms of storage, the eBOX671A supports two 2.5" SATA storage drive bay and two mSATA
devices.

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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
⚫CPU (10th gen, 35W/65W)
◼LGA1200 10th gen Intel®Xeon®/Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 & Celeron®processors
◼Intel®Core™ i9-10900T Processor (35W)
◼Intel® Core™ i7-10700 (65W)
◼Intel® Core™ i7-10700E (65W)
◼Intel® Core™ i5-10500E(65W)
◼Intel® Core™ i3-10100E (65W)
◼Intel® Xeon®W-1270TE(35W)
⚫Chipset
◼Intel®W480E
⚫BIOS
◼American Megatrends Inc. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS.
⚫System Memory
◼2 x 260-pin DDR4-2933 ECC/non-ECC SO-DIMM, up to 64GB
(ECC memory available with Intel®Xeon®processor)
1.2.2 I/O System
⚫Display
◼2 x lockable HDMI 1.4b (Resolution: 4096x2160@30Hz)
◼1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Resolution: 4096x2304@60Hz)
⚫Ethernet
◼4 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports (3 x i210IT & 1x i219LM)
⚫USB Ports
◼5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
◼1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
⚫Serial Ports
◼2 x RS-232 (COM 3~4)
◼2 x RS-232/422/485 (COM1~2, by BIOS setting)
⚫Mini PCIe Interface
◼2 x full-size PCI Express Mini Card Slots (USB + PCI Express + SATA signal)
⚫Storage
◼2 x 2.5" swappable SATA HDD/SSD drive bay, up to 9.5mm height
◼RAID 0/1 supported via 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD
◼2 x mSATA (enabled in BIOS setting)
⚫Flexible I/O Window
◼Default : 2 x DB9 half cut bracket
⚫Indicator
◼1 x Green LED as indicator for PWR status
◼1 x Orange LED as indicator for HDD active
◼4 x Green LED as indicator for programmable
⚫Switch
◼1 x ATX PWR switch
◼1 x Remote PWR switch
◼1 x ATX/AT Quick switch
◼1 x Reset switch

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⚫Antenna & SIM
◼5 x SMA type connector openings for antenna
◼1 x front access SIM slot
⚫TPM 2.0
◼1 x ST33HTPH2E32AHA6
1.2.3 System Specifications
⚫Watchdog Timer
◼1~255 seconds or minutes; up to 255 levels.
⚫Power Supply
◼9-48V DC input
⚫Operation Temperature
◼-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to +158°F) (with W.T. DRAM & SSD,CPU TDP 35W)
◼-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to +140°F) (with W.T. DRAM & SSD,CPU TDP 65W)
⚫Storage Temperature
◼-40℃~+80℃(-40 ºF ~ 176ºF)
⚫Humidity
◼10% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
⚫Shock
◼IEC 60068-2-27 (w/SSD: 50G@wall mount, half sine,11 ms duration)
⚫Vibration Endurance
◼IEC 60068-2-64 (w/SSD: 3Grms STD, random, 5 - 500 Hz,1 hr/axis)
⚫Weight
◼4.9 kg (10.8 lb) without package
◼7 kg (15.43 lb) with package
⚫Dimension
◼280 mm (11.02") (W) x 210 mm (8.26") (D) x 80.5 mm (3.16") (H)

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1.2.4 Driver CD Contents
Please download the following eBOX671A drivers from the Axiomtek official website.
⚫Ethernet
⚫Chipset
⚫Graphic
⚫Serial Port
⚫USB 3.2
⚫Intel® ME
⚫Audio (optional)
【Note】: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show dimensions and outlines of the eBOX671A.
1.3.1 System Dimensions

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1.3.2 Wall-mount Bracket Dimensions
Users can get 6pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the
accessories box.
Note: When users install wall mount kit, please turn the LAN ports side outlet towards
the floor.

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Wall-mount Bracket Assembly Drawing
Users can get 6pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the
accessories box.
Note : If users install the screws in drywall, use the hollow wall anchors to ensure that unit does
not pull away from the wall due to prolonged strain between the cable and power
connector.

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1.3.3 Din-Rail Bracket Dimensions
Users can get 6pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the
accessory box.

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Din-Rail Bracket Assembly Drawing
Users can get 6pcs truss head M3*6L screws for fixing the wall mount kit from the
accessory box.

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1.4I/O Outlets
The following figures show I/O outlets on the eBOX671A.
Front View
Rear View

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1.5Packing List
The eBOX671A comes with the following bundle package:
⚫eBOX671A System Unit x 1
⚫Thermal Grease x 1
⚫3-pin Terminal Block connector x 1
⚫Remote Switch Cable x 1
⚫Foot Pad x 4
⚫HDD bracket x 2 + screws
⚫M.2 bracket x 1 + thermal pad x 2 + screws
1.6Model List
eBOX671A-CML-GbE
Fanless Embedded System with LGA1200 Socket 10th
Gen Intel® Xeon®/Core™ i9/i7/i5/ i3 or Celeron®
Processor, Intel® W480E, 2 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 6
USB, 4 LAN, and 9 to 48 VDC
Please contact Axiomtek’s distributors immediately in case any abovementioned items are
missing.