AXIOMTEK tBOX320-852-FL Series User manual

tBOX320-852-FL Series
Embedded System
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
This manual has been carefully checked and believed to contain
accurate information. Axiomtek Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for
any infringements of patents or any third party’s rights, and any liability
arising from such use.
Axiomtek does not warrant or assume any legal liability or
responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any
information in this document. Axiomtek does not make any
commitment to update the information in this manual.
Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or
product at any time without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Copyright 2012 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
March 2012, Version A2
Printed in Taiwan

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety
precautions.
1. User should not modify any unmentioned jumper setting
without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification without
instruction might cause system to become damage
2. The tBOX320-852-FL does not come equipped with an
operating system. An operating system must be loaded first
before installing any software into the computer.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the tBOX320-852-FL 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 tBOX320-
852-FL is properly grounded.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
6. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the
system using a cloth only. Do not spray any liquid cleaner
directly onto the screen.
7. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment
where the storage temperature is below -30℃or above 80℃.
It may damage the equipment.
8. 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 wrist-
grounding strap, available from most electronic
component stores.

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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
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 it 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
able to be cleaned using a product designed for cleaning that
component, if this is the case it will be mentioned in the cleaning.
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: Absorb 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 swaps 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 switch
4. Remove all device
5. Pull out power cable

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Scrap Computer Recycling
If the computer equipments need the maintenance or are beyond
repair, we strongly recommended that you should inform your
Axiomtek distributor as soon as possible for the suitable solution. For
the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working well,
please contact your Axiomtek distributor for recycling and we will
make the proper arrangement.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Intel® and Atom™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corp.
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
Classification................................................................................... iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................... 1
1.1 General Description................................................................. 1
1.2 System Specifications ............................................................. 3
1.2.1 CPU ................................................................................. 3
1.2.2 System I/O....................................................................... 3
1.2.3 System Specification........................................................ 4
1.2.4 I/O Port Address Map ...................................................... 5
1.2.5 Interrupt Controller........................................................... 7
1.2.6 Driver CD Content............................................................ 8
1.3 Dimensions.............................................................................. 9
1.3.1 System Dimension........................................................... 9
1.4 I/O Outlets ............................................................................. 10
1.5 Packing List ........................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................... 13
2.1 Installing the Internal non-swappable HDD ........................... 13
2.2 Installing the swappable SATA HDD..................................... 17
2.3 Installing the CompactFlash.................................................. 22
2.4 Installing the Express Mini Card............................................ 25
CHAPTER 3 Jumper Setting & Connector................................... 31
3.1 SBC layout............................................................................. 31
3.2 Jumper Setting Summary...................................................... 33
3.2.1 CompactFlash™ Voltage Jumper (JP1) ........................ 33
3.2.2 Pin7 of SATA2 Connector Selection Jumper (JP3)....... 34
3.2.3 Pin7 of SATA1 Connector Selection (JP4) .................... 34
3.2.4 CMOS Clear Jumper (JP5)............................................ 35
3.3 Connectors ............................................................................ 36
3.3.1 VGA & DVI Connector ................................................... 37
3.3.2 Serial Port Connector..................................................... 39

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3.3.3 Audio Phone Jack Connector ................................... 43
3.3.4 USB2.0 Stack Ports .................................................. 43
3.3.5 LED Indicators........................................................... 44
3.3.6 ATX Power On/OFF Button ...................................... 45
3.3.7 DC Power Input connector........................................ 45
3.3.8. M12 LAN Connector (LAN1, LAN2).......................... 45
3.3.8.1 M12 -4pin LAN Connector (LAN1, LAN2)................. 45
3.3.8.2 M12-8pin LAN Connector (LAN1, LAN2).................. 46
3.3.9 Digital I/O Connector................................................. 47
3.3.10 SIM Card Connector ................................................. 48
3.3.11 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector........................... 48
3.3.12 CompactFlash™ Socket ........................................... 53
3.3.13 SATA Connector....................................................... 55
3.3.14 SATA Power Connector............................................ 55
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ....................................... 57
4.1 Starting .................................................................................. 57
4.2 Navigation Keys..................................................................... 58
4.3 Main Menu............................................................................. 59
4.4 Advanced Menu..................................................................... 60
4.5 Boot Menu ............................................................................. 71
4.6 Security Menu........................................................................ 76
4.7 Chipset Menu......................................................................... 77
4.8 Exit Menu............................................................................... 81
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ................................................ 83
APPENDIX B DIGITAL I/O.............................................................. 87
APPENDIX C DIGITAL I/O Wiring.................................................. 91

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications
of the tBOX320-852-FL. The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Package List
1.1 General Description
The tBOX320-852-FL is an embedded system that supports onboard
Intel®Core™2 Duo processor SP9300 (2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) or
Celeron® M Processor ULV 723 (1.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), to provide
Windows®XPE, Windows®XP, Windows®WinCE embedded and
Linux, suitable for the most endurable operation. It features fanless
design with full feature I/O, supports onboard 2GB DDR3 memory,
and enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer.
Features
1. Support Intel®Core™2 Duo processor SP9300 or
Celeron® M Processor ULV 723
2. Intel® GM45/GS45 and ICH9M chipset
3. Onboard 2GB DDR3 DRAM
4. Compact size with ID design
5. Supports 4 USB 2.0 ports and 4 COM ports
6. Supports dual 10/100Mbps M12-4pin or
10/100/1000Mbps M12-8pin type Ethernet port
7. Two 2.5”SATA HDD drive bays (one is front accessable)
8. One front access CompactFlash™slot
9. Watchdog timer
10. Wall mount Bracket

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Reliable and Stable Design
The tBOX320-852-FL adopts the advanced cooling system
and supporting the CompactFlash™, which makes it
especially suitable for vibration environments, best for
industrial automation, digital signage and gaming application.
Embedded O.S. Supported
The tBOX320-852-FL not only supports Windows®XP, but
also supports embedded OS, such as Windows®XP
embedded, WinCE and Linux. For storage device, the
tBOX320-852-FL supports two 2.5" SATA HDD drive bays,
and one CompactFlash™type II slot.

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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
CPU
Onboard Intel® Core™2 Duo processor SP9300 (6M Cache,
2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
Onboard Celeron® M Processor ULV 723 (1M Cache, 1.20
GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.
8Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play
“Load Optimized Default” to backup customized Setting in
the BIOS flash chip to prevent from CMOS battery fail
System Memory
Onboard 2GB (8 x 256Mbit*8) DDR3-800/1066 Memory
L2 Cache
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo SP9300 6M Cache
Intel®C-M 723 1M Cache
Graphics
Integrated in the Cantiga GM45 for DVI, CRT
1.2.2 System I/O
Four 9-pin D-Sub male connectors, COM1~4 for isolated RS-
232/422/485
One 15-pin D-Sub female connector for VGA
One DVI-D female connector
One Audio connector (Mic-IN, Line-OUT)
Two isolated M12 type 4-pin connector for 10/100Base-T
Ethernet or M12 type 8-pin connector for 10/100/1000Base-T
Four USB 2.0 connectors
One isolated 6-in/2-out DIO connector
One 12~32V DC input connector

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1.2.3 System Specification
Watchdog Timer
Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 sec.
Power Supply
12~32 V DC-in power supply (default as +24V)
Power Rate:12-32Vdc,6.67-2.5A(80W) or 24Vdc,3.34A
Operation Temperature
-25℃~ 55℃(-13 ºF ~ 130ºF)
Storage Temperature
-30℃~ 80℃(-22 ºF ~ 176ºF)
Humidity
10% ~ 90% (non-condensation)
Vibration Endurance
3Grms w/ CF (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)
Weight
5.06 kg (11.15 lb) without package
6.5 kg (14.33 lb) with package
Dimensions
288.5mm(W) x 211.3mm(D) x 85.2mm(H)
NOTE: All specifications and images are subject to change without
notice.

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1.2.4 I/O Port Address Map
The tBOX320-852-FL can communicate via I/O ports. There are total
1KB port addresses (under OS WinXP) available for assignment to
other devices via I/O expansion cards.

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1.2.5 Interrupt Controller
The tBOX320-852-FL series is a 100% PC compatible system. It
consists of 16 interrupt request lines, and four out of them can be
programmable. The mapping list under XP OS of the 16 interrupt
request lines is shown as the following table.

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1.2.6 Driver CD Content
Chipset Driver
Graphic Drivers
Audio Drivers
Ethernet Driver
User Manual
Quick Manual

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of
the tBOX320-852-FL.
1.3.1 System Dimension

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the
tBOX320-852-FL.
Front View
Front View drawing

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Rear View
Rear View drawing

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your tBOX320-852-FL should
contain the following items:
tBOX320-852-FL System Unit x 1
tBOX320-852-FL Quick Manual x 1
CD x 1 (For Driver and User’s Manual)
Screws pack
Foot pad x4
Wall-mount Brackets
HDD handhold mylar x2
DIO female connector
HDD (optional)
CF (optional)
Antenna (optional)
M12 LAN cable (optional)
M12 Power cable (optional)
M12 Adapter (optional)
Express Mini Card Module (optional, installed or non-installed)
SMA cable (optional)
Antenna (optional)
If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please
contact Axiomtek distributors immediately.