AXIOMTEK tBOX500-510-FL-PoE User manual

tBOX500-510-FL Series
Embedded Systems
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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All Rights Reserved
May 2021, Version A3
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 instructions might damage the system.
2. The tBOX500-510-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 tBOX500-510-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 tBOX500-510-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 -40℃or above 85℃. 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 a human body.
◼When handling boards and components, wear a grounding wrist 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: IP30
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 cleaned using a product
designed for cleaning the same types of components. 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
using a piece of cloth to rub hardware parts.
⚫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: Using a vacuum cleaner to suck 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 the
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 recommend that you should shut down the system before you start to
clean any single component.
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 the 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.
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
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ iii
Classification......................................................................................................... iv
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................1
1.1 General Description...........................................................................1
1.2 System Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 System I/O ........................................................................................................2
1.2.3 System Specification.......................................................................................2
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................4
1.4 I/O Outlets...........................................................................................6
1.5 Packing List........................................................................................7
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................9
2.1 Installing the Swappable HDD/SSD & Value-added Module (VAM).9
2.2Installing the DDR module and Express Mini Card........................10
SECTION 3 CONNECTOR...........................................................................15
3.1 Connectors....................................................................................... 15
3.1.1 DVI Connector................................................................................................15
3.1.2 Serial Port Connector....................................................................................16
3.1.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports .......................................................................................16
3.1.4 LED Indicators................................................................................................17
3.1.5 DC Power Input Connector...........................................................................17
3.1.6 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4).....................................................................18
3.1.7 SIM Card Connector ......................................................................................18
3.1.8 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector...............................................................19
3.1.9 Antenna Opening...........................................................................................20
3.1.10 HDD Tray Locker ...........................................................................................20
3.1.11 Remote Switch Connector............................................................................20
3.1.12 Value-Added Module Specification .............................................................21
SECTION 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ......................................................23
4.1 Starting.............................................................................................23
4.2 Navigation Keys............................................................................... 24
4.3 Main Menu ........................................................................................ 25
4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 26
4.5 Chipset Menu ................................................................................... 35
4.6Security Menu ..................................................................................37
4.7Boot Menu........................................................................................ 38
4.8 Save & Exit Menu............................................................................. 39
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................41

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX500-510-FL.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specification
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Package List
1.1 General Description
The tBOX500-510-FL is an embedded system that supports the 7th Gen. Intel®Celeron -
3965U / Core™i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U processor (2.2 up to 2.8 GHz) onboard. It
is compatible with Windows®10 and Linux and has been optimized for the most endurable
operation. It also features fanless design with rich I/O, supports SO-DIMM up to 32GB, and
delivers enhanced system reliability by including a built-in Watchdog Timer.
⚫Features
◼7th Generation Intel®Core™i (15W) processor onboard
◼Support SO-DIMM DDR4-2133 up to 32GB
◼CE, EN 50155, fire protection of vehicles Europe standard PrCEN TS 45545-2, IEC
60945 certified. DNV 2.4 compliance
◼Fanless with operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C with W.T. SSD
0°C to +60°C with HDD
-40°C to +70°C with VAM701/703/705/707 (internal PoE PSU, refers to
NOTE1, NOTE2)
◼1 COM Port RS-232/422/485.
◼Supports USB 3.0 and SATA3
◼2x removable & lockable 2.5” SATA drive bays.
◼3x internal mini PCIe slot and 2x SIM socket
◼Supports 1 Port 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN connectors
NOTE1: NOTE1: -40 ℃ to +55 ℃ with Max consumption, POE budget
60W@24VDC; PoE budget 90W@36-110VDC
NOTE2: -40 ℃ 0 to +70 ℃ with SDP application, SDP condition, POE port all
use IPCAM, and use software for recording and live-view, without
additional testing software to occupy CPU resources
** SDP refers to “scenario design power”
⚫Reliable and Stable Design
◼The tBOX500-510-FL adopts an advanced cooling system and supports mSATA,
which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments and the best solution
for industrial automation, digital signage, and gaming applications.

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⚫Embedded O/S Supported
◼The tBOX500-510-FL supports not only Windows®10 but also embedded O/S, such
as Windows®10 Embedded and Linux. For storage devices, the tBOX500-510-FL
supports 2x 2.5" SATA drive bays and 1x mSATA slot.
1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
⚫CPU
◼Onboard Intel®Core™Celeron 3965U / Core™ i3-7100U / i5-7300U / i7-7600U
processor (2.2 up to 2.8 GHz) processor (2M / 3M Cache 2.2GHz up to 2.8 GHz)
⚫BIOS
◼American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.
◼“Load Optimized Default” to backup customized Settings in the BIOS flash chip to
prevent CMOS battery fail.
⚫System Memory
◼DDR4 SO-DIMM socket up to DDR4-2133 Memory
⚫Graphics
◼Integrated Intel®HD Graphics 620 for DVI-I
1.2.2 System I/O
⚫Front Side
◼1x DVI-I Female Connector
◼2x Screw Audio Connectors (MIC-IN/LINE-OUT)
◼1x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
◼4x USB 3.0
◼1x DB9 serial console for RS232/422/485
◼1x Remote Power Switch
◼1x Reset Button
⚫Rear Side
◼1 x M12 or terminal block DC-in (optional)
◼4x Antenna Opening
◼1 x PoE Power Supply Input (optional)
◼2 x modular IO slot (for value-added module)
1.2.3 System Specification
⚫Watchdog Timer
◼Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 sec.
⚫Power Supply
◼24-110 VDC-in power supply
◼Power Rate:3A@24VDC; 0.65A@110VDC
◼Power Rate:6A@24VDC (W/ PSU)

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◼Power Rate:5.5A@24VDC; 1.6A@110VDC (For internal PoE PSU SKU)
⚫Operation Temperature
◼-40°C to +70°C (-40ºF to 158ºF) with W.T. SSD
◼0°C to +60°C (+32°F to +140°F) with HDD
◼-40°C to +70°C (- 40 ºF to 158ºF) with VAM701/703/705/707 (with internal PoE PSU)
⚫Storage Temperature
◼-40°C ~ +85°C (- 40ºF ~ 176ºF)
⚫Humidity
◼5% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
⚫Vibration Endurance
◼3Grms w/ SSD (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z direction; random)
◼1.5Grms w/ HDD (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z direction; random)
⚫Weight
◼3.5 kg (7.72lb) without package
◼4.5kg (11.02lb) with package
⚫Dimensions
◼321mm(12.64”)(W) x 210.2mm(8.28”)(D) x 73.3mm(2.89”)(H)
NOTE: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show the dimensions and outlines of the tBOX500-510-FL.
▲Top View
▲Bottom View

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▲Front View
▲Side View
▲Rear View: Terminal block DC-IN (w/o VAM)
▲Rear View: M12 DC-IN (w/o VAM)
▲Rear View: M12 DC-IN (w/ VAM701/703/705/707)

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show the I/O outlets on the front and rear views of the tBOX500-510-FL.
⚫Front View
⚫Rear View

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your tBOX500-510-FL should contain the following items:
⚫tBOX500-510-FL System Unit x 1
⚫Screw pack x 1
⚫Foot pad x 4
⚫Wall-mount bracket x 1
⚫Power terminal block or M12 power cable x 1 (optional)
⚫Remote switch cable x1(optional)
⚫HDD/SSD (optional)
⚫mSATA (optional)
⚫Express Mini Card module (optional)
⚫3G/4G/GPS module x 1 (optional)
⚫Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module x 1 (optional)
⚫Value-added module x 2 (maximum, optional)
If you cannot find this package or any of the above-mentioned items is missing, please
contact your local distributor immediately.

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SECTION 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The tBOX500-510-FL is designed for easy hardware configurations, such as the HDD (Hard
Disk Drive), DRAM and mini PCIe card. Chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.
2.1 Installing the Swappable HDD/SSD & Value-added Module (VAM)
Step 1 Attach a piece of Mylar on the back of an HDD/SSD as shown.
Step 2 As shown in the picture, slide the HDD/SSD into the SATA tray. Insert
screws into each side of the SATA drive through the corresponding holes.
Step 3 Install the SATA drive into the slot and lock the SATA drive to complete the
installation

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Step 4 Unscrew the top side screws (x4) and rear side screws (x2), and then
remove the module slot cover.
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Step 5 Insert the value-added module (VAM) as shown below. Make sure the
module is on the track and slide the module gently into the slot until it
clicks in place. Secure the module with the screws.
2.2 Installing the DDR module and Express Mini Card
Step 1 Make sure system power is off and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the tBOX500-510-FL upside down, loosen the cover screws and lift the
bracket a little bit as shown.
Step 3 Disconnect the four SATA connectors and remove the bracket

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Step 4 Loosen below screws to remove the DDR bracket and put the thermal pad on
the slot.
Step 4-1 For internal PSU PoE SKU, Loosen below screws (8 pcs) to remove the cap-
board, DDR bracket and put the thermal pad on the slot.
Step 5 Install the DDR module with caution and put the thermal pad on the DDR
module again.

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Installing the Express Mini card:
Step 1 Slide a SIM or Mini card into their respective slot with caution.
Step 2 Fasten the screws to complete the installation.