AXIOMTEK ICO500-518 Series User manual

ICO500-518 Series
Modular Robust Din-rail Fanless
Embedded System
User’s Manual

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May 2019, Version A2
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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The ICO500-518 does not come equipped with an operating system. An
operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the
computer.
2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist 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 ICO500-518 before making any installation.
Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden
surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the ICO500-518 is
properly grounded.
4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
5. Turn OFF the 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 this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -45°C or above 85°C. 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 to discharge any
static electricity on your body.
When handling boards and components, wear a grounding wrist strap,
available from most electronic component stores.
8. Warning:
Replacing the battery with an incorrect type can result in an explosion risk.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
9. Caution:
Do not touch the surface of the unit, which can become quite hot during
operation.
Restricted access area: The equipment should only be installed in a restricted
access area.
10. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter or DC power
source; output meets SELV, rated 12-48Vdc, minimum 4.01-1.01A, Tma = 25 degree
C, and the altitude of operation = 5000m. Supports minimum 2.05A Tma = 25
degree C, and the altitude of operation = 5000m.
If you need further assistance while purchasing the power source, please
contact the manufacturer for further information.

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Classification
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Degree of protection against the ingress of water: IP40
3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
4. Mode of operation: Continuous
5. Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment
General Cleaning Tips
You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the computer.
When you clean any single part or component for the computer, please read and
understand the details below fully.
When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth.
1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner
to absorb the dirt on the floor.
2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the component or computer.
3. Never drop the components inside the computer or get circuit board damp or
wet.
4. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use them
for the sake of cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients.
5. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the computer.

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Cleaning Tools
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of
cleaning your computer and peripherals users can also use household items to
clean their computers and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or
want to use while cleaning your computer or computer peripherals.
Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be cleaned using a
product designed for cleaning components of the same types. Please read the
instructions that come with a cleaning product to avoid misusage.
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, we still recommend you
to rub it with a piece of cloth.
Water or rubbing alcohol: You may moisten a piece of cloth a bit with some
water or rubbing alcohol and rub it on the computer. Unknown solvents may be
harmful to the plastics parts.
Vacuum cleaner: Vacuuming the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other
particles out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a
computer. Over time these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and
cause circuitry to corrode.
Cotton swabs: Cotton swabs moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are
excellent tools for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and
other locations.
Foam swabs: Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as
foam swabs.
Note: We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you start to
clean any single components.
Please follow the steps below:
1. Close all application programs;
2. Close operating software;
3. Turn off power;
4. Remove all device;
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 or no longer in use.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®Core™and Celeron®processors are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBASIC are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VIA is a trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.
SST is a trademark of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
UMC is a trademark of United Microelectronics Corporation.Other brand names and
trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ iii
Classification......................................................................................................... iv
General Cleaning Tips.......................................................................................... iv
Scrap Computer Recycling ..................................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................1
1.1 General Description........................................................................... 1
1.2 System Specifications.......................................................................2
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 BIOS ..................................................................................................................2
1.2.3 System Memory ...............................................................................................2
1.2.4 Display ..............................................................................................................3
1.2.5 Ethernet Ports..................................................................................................3
1.2.6Storages............................................................................................................4
1.2.7 Wireless ............................................................................................................5
1.2.8USB ...................................................................................................................6
1.2.9COM Port ..........................................................................................................6
1.2.10 DIO ....................................................................................................................6
1.2.11 LED....................................................................................................................6
1.2.12 Power& Reset Button......................................................................................7
1.2.13 Power................................................................................................................7
1.2.14 WatchDog Timer (WDT) ..................................................................................7
1.2.15 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (CLEAR CMOS)..........................................7
1.2.16 Operation Temperature...................................................................................7
1.2.17 Storage Temperature ......................................................................................7
1.2.18 Humidity ...........................................................................................................7
1.2.19 Weight...............................................................................................................7
1.2.20 Dimensions ......................................................................................................8
1.2.21 System I/O Outlets...........................................................................................8
1.2.22 Check list..........................................................................................................8
1.2.23System Power consumption ..........................................................................8
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................9
1.4 I/O Outlets.........................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................13
2.1 Installing the Memory & Wireless Module...................................... 13
2.2 Installing the Hard Disk Drive, CFast & SIM Card.......................... 15
2.3 Installing the Module Card ..............................................................16
2.4 Installing the Antenna...................................................................... 16
2.5 Installing the DIN-rail Mounting Kit................................................. 17
2.6 Installing the Wall Mounting Kit...................................................... 18
CHAPTER 3 AMI UEFI BIOS UTILITY.........................................................19
3.1 Entering Setup ................................................................................. 19
3.2 The Main Menu................................................................................. 20
3.3 Advanced Features.......................................................................... 21
3.4 Chipset Feature................................................................................42
3.5 Security............................................................................................. 44
3.6 Boot Type .........................................................................................45
3.7 Save & Exit....................................................................................... 46
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................49

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About Watchdog Timer ...................................................................................49
How to Use Watchdog Timer .......................................................................... 49
APPENDIX B POWER BUTTON SETTING FOR WINDOWS......................51
APPENDIX C DIGITAL I/O...........................................................................55

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the ICO500-518. The
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
1.1 General Description
The fanless embedded system ICO500-518 is an industrial-grade gateway with a robust
hardware design, an ideal solution for communications control and protocol converter
applications in harsh environments. Designed for operation in strict conditions, the ICO500-
518 adopts a low power consumption Intel Kaby Lake-U i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron processor,
supporting industrial operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C. The ICO500-518
offers a wide selection of I/O functions, including 4 x USB, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI,1 x
COM port, 2 x LAN ,1 x DIO and 2 x modular I/O design. Its compact size makes it
suitable for DIN rail or wall mount, allowing users to easily put it into a control cabinet.
Compatible with Windows® 10, the ICO500-518 provides programmers with a friendly
environment for developing application software at a lower cost.
The ICO500-518 adopts an advanced cooling system and supports the CFast and 2.5”SATA
drive, making it a perfect field control & monitoring system solution for the following markets:
Utility industries (water; energy; chemical plant; mining…)
Public transportation industries (traffic/ highway control; train/bus control…)
Homeland security (weather monitoring/alarm system…)

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Features
Fanless design
Wide temperature operation of -40°C - +70°C
Supports 2 RJ-45Gb Ethernet ports
Supports dual display, 1 VGA and 1 HDMI
1 COM port supporting RS-232/422/485
2 Mini Card sockets for Wireless connection (USB and PCIe Interface) and 1
external SIM slot for 3G/4G connection.
Supports one 2.5”SATA SSD and one CFast with external access
Wide range 12–48V DC-in with terminal block
Isolated 4DI/ 4DO
4 USB3.0
4 LED indicators (power, SSD,2x programmable)
I/O window for mini card expansion
Din-rail mounting
Wall mounting (optional)
Passed CE with FCC testing
Passed EN 50121-4 certification (railway application)
2 expansion I/O slots for I/O modules
Embedded O.S. Supported
Windows®10 64bit
Linux 64bit
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
Onboard Intel®Core™i7-7600U processor (2.8GHz)
Onboard Intel®Core™i5-7300U processor (2.6GHz)
Onboard Intel®Core™i3-7100U processor (2.8GHz)
Onboard Intel®Celeron-3965U processor (2.2GHz)
1.2.2 BIOS
AMI (American Megatrends Inc.) UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS
1.2.3 System Memory
1x DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
Supports 2133 MHz up to 16GB

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1.2.4 Display
A 15-pin D-Sub connector as VGA connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Red
2
Green
3
Blue
4
N.C.
5
GND
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
9
VCC
10
GND
11
N.C.
12
DDC DATA
13
Horizontal Sync
14
Vertical Sync
15
DDC CLK
1x HDMI
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TMDS data 2+
11
TMDS clock shield
2
TMDS data 2 shield
12
TMDS clock-
3
TMDS data 2-
13
CEC
4
TMDS data 1+
14
No connected
5
TMDS data 1 shield
15
DDC clock
6
TMDS data 1-
16
DDC data
7
TMDS data 0+
17
Ground
8
TMDS data 0 shield
18
+5V power
9
TMDS data 0-
19
Hot plug detect
10
TMDS clock+
1.2.5 Ethernet Ports
LAN Chip: Intel Ethernet Controller I210.
The board has dual RJ-45 connectors, supporting 10/100/1000 Base-T with 1.5KV
magnetic isolated protection.
Pin
Description
10/100Base-T
1000Base-T
1
Transmit Data+ or Bidirectional
TX+
BI_DA+
2
Transmit Data- or Bidirectional
TX-
BI_DA-
3
Receive Data+ or Bidirectional
RX+
BI_DB+
4
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DC+
5
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DC-
6
Receive Data- or Bidirectional
RX-
BI_DB-
7
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DD+
8
Not Connected or Bidirectional
N.C.
BI_DD-
A
Speed LED
OFF/Green
Orange
B
Activity Link LED
OFF: No Link
Blinking: Data activity detected
(Yellow)

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1.2.6 Storages
1 x 2.5” External SATA drive bay
1 x SATA CFast
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
13
N.C
2
SATA_TX+
14
GND
3
SATA_TX-
15
N.C
4
GND
16
N.C
5
SATA_RX-
17
N.C
6
SATA_RX+
18
N.C
7
GND
19
N.C
8
N.C
20
+3.3VS
9
GND
21
+3.3VS
10
N.C
22
GND
11
N.C
23
GND
12
N.C
24
N.C

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1.2.7 Wireless
1 x Full size Mini Card socket supports a module with USB and PCIe and SIM Interface
(Socket 1).
1 x Full size Mini Card socket supports a module with USB and PCIe Interface
(Socket 2).
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
WAKE#
2
+3.3VSB
3
N.C.
4
GND
5
N.C.
6
+1.5V
7
CLKREQ#
8
SIM_PWR / N.C.
9
GND
10
SIM_DATA / N.C.
11
REFCLK-
12
SIM_CLK / N.C.
13
REFCLK+
14
SIM_REST / N.C.
15
GND
16
SIM_VPP / N.C.
17
N.C.
18
GND
19
N.C.
20
+3.3VSB
21
GND
22
PERST#
23
PE_RXN
24
+3.3VSB
25
PE_RXP
26
GND
27
GND
28
+1.5V
29
GND
30
SMB_CLK
31
PE_TXN
32
SMB_DATA
33
PE_TXP
34
GND
35
GND
36
USB_D3-
37
GND
38
USB_D3+
39
+3.3VSB
40
GND
41
+3.3VSB
42
LED_WWAN#
43
GND
44
LED_WLAN#
45
N.C.
46
LED_WPAN#
47
N.C.
48
+1.5V
49
N.C.
50
GND
51
N.C.
52
+3.3VSB
1 x External SIM Card slot (for PCI Express Mini Card socket 1)
4 x Antenna holes
Pin
Signal
1
SIM_PWR
2
SIM_RESET
3
SIM_CLK
5
GND
6
SIM_VPP
7
SIM_DATA

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1.2.8 USB
4 x USB3.0
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
USB_VCC
6
SSRX2+
2
USB_Data2-
7
GND
3
USB_Data2+
8
SSTX2-
4
GND
9
SSTX2+
5
SSRX2-
1.2.9 COM Port
1 DB9 port supports RS-232/422/485 which can be selected by BIOS.
Supports Auto Flow Control in RS485 mode.
Pin
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DCD, Data carrier detect
TX-
Data-
2
RXD, Receive data
TX+
Data+
3
TXD, Transmit data
RX+
NC
4
DTR, Data terminal ready
RX-
NC
5
GND, ground
GND
GND
6
DSR, Data set ready
NC
NC
7
RTS, Request to send
NC
NC
8
CTS, Clear to send
NC
NC
9
RI, Ring indicator
NC
NC
10
NC
NC
NC
1.2.10 DIO
1 Terminal Block port supports 4 Digital In & 4 Digital Out with Isolation.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
COM+
7
Ext Power
2
0_OUT
8
4_IN
3
1_OUT
9
5_IN
4
2_OUT
10
6_IN
5
3_OUT
11
7_IN
6
COM-
12
DIO_GND
1.2.11 LED
LED Indicator
Description
PWR/ Green
Power on
SSD/ Yellow
SSD activity
P1/ Green
Programmable
P2/ Green
Programmable

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1.2.12 Power& Reset Button
AT auto power on
Power button settings for software must be set up first.
Pin
Description
1
Reset Button
2
Power Button
Note: Refer to APPENDIX B for instructions on Power button settings for Windows.
1.2.13 Power
Wide-range 12 - 48V DC power input with terminal block.
OVP and Reverse protection.
Pin
Signal
1
-
2
G
3
+
1.2.14 WatchDog Timer (WDT)
1~255 seconds or minutes; up to 255 levels.
1.2.15 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (CLEAR CMOS)
Push the CMOS Button on the mother board for a few seconds. Doing this procedure
can restore BIOS optimal defaults.
1.2.16 Operation Temperature
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) with 2 x PIM modules (exclude PIM700)
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) with 1 x PIM700, 1 x PIM module (exclude PIM700)
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F) with 2 x PIM700
1.2.17 Storage Temperature
-40.0°C ~ +85.0°C
1.2.18 Humidity
10% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
1.2.19 Weight
2.11 kg

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1.2.20 Dimensions
145mm(5.7”) (W) x125mm(4.92”) (D) x155mm(6.1”) (H)
1.2.21 System I/O Outlets
One HDMI connector display.
One 15-pin D-Sub female connector for VGA.
One 9-pin D-Sub male connector for COM.
Two 10/100/1000 base-T RJ-45 connectors with 1.5KV magnetic isolated protection.
Four USB 3.0 connectors.
One 2x6-pin terminal block connectors for DIO.
One DC power input with 3-pin terminal block.
Four antenna holes.
One external CFast slot.
One external SIM slot.
1.2.22 Check list
ICO500-518 System Unit x 1
DVD x 1 (for Driver)
Din-rail Kit x 2
Terminal block(3x1pin) of Power x1
Terminal block(6x2pin) of DIO x1
DDR Thermal Pad x 1
SSD Tray x 1
Shock pad x 4
Screws for 2.5”SATA SSD x 4
Screws(M3*6L) for 2.5” SATA SSD Tray x 4
Screws(M2*5L) for Mini Card x2
PLASTIC WASHER WS x4
PLASTIC WASHER TW x4
1.2.23 System Power consumption
12-48VDC, 4.01-1.01A

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you the dimensions and outlines of the ICO500-518.

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you I/O outlets on the front view, top view and bottom
view of the ICO500-518.

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