AXIOMTEK ICO500-518 Series User manual

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

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All Rights Reserved
December 2018, Version A1
Printed in Taiwan

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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℃or above 85℃. 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 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.
9. Warning
Hot Surface Do NoT Touch.
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 4.0-1.0A, Tma = 25 degree C,
and the altitude of operation = 5000m.Support minimum 2.05A Tma = 25 degree C,
and the altitude of operation = 5000m.
If need further assistance with purchasing the power source, please contact to
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 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
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. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®and Celeron®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....................................................................... 3
1.2.1 CPU ...................................................................................................................3
1.2.2 BIOS ..................................................................................................................3
1.2.3 System Memory ...............................................................................................3
1.2.4 Display ..............................................................................................................3
1.2.5 Ethernet Ports..................................................................................................4
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 ......................................................................................................7
1.2.21 System I/O Outlets...........................................................................................8
1.2.22 Check list..........................................................................................................8
1.2.23 System Power consumption ..........................................................................8
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................9
1.4 I/O Outlets.........................................................................................10
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................11
2.1 Installing the Memory& Wireless Module....................................... 11
2.2 Installing the Hard Disk Drive, CFast & SIM Card.......................... 13
2.3 Installing the Module Card .............................................................. 14
2.4 Installing Din-rail Mounting............................................................. 15
CHAPTER 3 AMI UEFI BIOS UTILITY................................................................17
3.1 Entering Setup ................................................................................. 17
3.2 The Main Menu................................................................................. 18
3.3 Advanced Features.......................................................................... 19
3.4 Chipset Feature................................................................................40
3.5 Security............................................................................................. 42
3.6 Boot Type ......................................................................................... 43
3.7 Save & Exit....................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .....................................................................47
About Watchdog Timer ...................................................................................47
How to Use Watchdog Timer .......................................................................... 47

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APPENDIX B POWER BUTTON SETTING FOR WINDOWS.........................49

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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 ideal solution for communications control
and protocol converter applications in harsh environments. Designing for strict environment,
ICO500-518 adapts with low power consumption Intel Kaby Lake-U i7/i5/i3/Celeron
processor, supporting industrial operating temperature range from -40℃to +70℃. ICO500-
518 offers a wide selection of I/O function, 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 user put into control cabinet easily. With the
compatibility with Windows® 10, ICO500-518 provides programmers with a friendly
environment for developing application software at a lower cost.
ICO500-518 is a robust industrial-grade hardware design gateway and adopts the advanced
cooling system, supporting the CFast and 2.5”SATA drive makes it especially suitable for
field control & monitoring system solution for following markets such as:
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℃- +70℃
Supports 2 RJ-45 Gb Ethernet
Supports dual display, 1 VGA and 1 HDMI
1 isolated COM Ports support RS-232/422/485
2 Mini Card slot for Wireless (USB and PCIe Interface) and 1 external SIM slot for
3G/4G connection.
Support one 2.5”SATA SSD and one CFast with external access
Wide range 12–48V DC-in with terminal block
8-bit isolated digital input/output ports(4In/ 4Out)
4 USB3.0
4 LED indicators (power, HDD,2x programmable)
I/O window for mini card expansion
Din-rail mounting
Wall mounting (optional)
Passed CE with FCC testing
2 exapnsion I/O slot for I/O module below
- Isolated 4x COM & Isolated 8 in/8 out DIO Module
- Isolated 8x COM (RS-232/422/485) Module
- Isolated 8x CANbus Module
- 8x LAN Module
Embedded O.S. Supported
Windows®10 64bit,
Linux 64bit.

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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
Onboard Intel®Core™Celeron-3965U / Core™i3-7100U processor (2.2GHz) processor
(2.2GHz) / Core™i5-7300U processor (2.6Hz) / Core™i7-7600U processor (2.8GHz)
1.2.2 BIOS
AMI (American Megatrends Inc.) UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS.
1.2.3 System Memory
1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
Supports 2133 MHz up to 16GB.
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
Description
Pin
Description
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
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1.2.5 Ethernet Ports
LAN Chip: Intel Ethernet Controller I210.
The board has dual RJ-45 connectors, support 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)
1.2.6 Storages
1 x 2.5” External SATA drive bay.
1 x SATA CFast
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
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 slot supports module with USB and PCIe and SIM Interface
(SLOT1).
1 x Full size Mini Card slot supports module with USB and PCIe Interface (SLOT2).
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 Socket (for PCI Express Mini Card slot 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 ports support 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 ports support 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
P2/ Green
Programmable
P1/ Green
Programmable
HDD/ Blue
HDD activity
PWR/ Green
Power on

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1.2.12 Power& Reset Button
AT auto power on
Power button setting for software must be setted up firstly
Pin
Description
1
Power Button
2
Reset Button
Note: Power button setting for Window is offered on APPENDIX B for reference
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
-40.0C ~ +70.0C
1.2.17 Storage Temperature
-40.0C ~ +85.0C
1.2.18 Humidity
10% ~ 95% (non-condensation)
1.2.19 Weight
1.72 kg
1.2.20 Dimensions
145mm(5.7”) (W) x125mm(4.92”) (D) x155mm(6.1”) (H)

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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 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 x1
Terminal block(3x1pin) of Power x1
Terminal block(6x2pin) of DIO x1
Screws(M3*4L) for 2.5” SATA SSD x4
Screws(M2*5L) for Mini Card x2
PLASTIC WASHER WS x4
PLASTIC WASHER TW x4
1.2.23 System Power consumption
12-48VDC, 4.0-1.0A

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you 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 front view and top view of the ICO500-
518.

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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The ICO500-518 is flexible for your different hardware configurations, such as memory module,
hard disk drive, mini card and I/O Module. The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.
It includes:
2.1 Installing the Memory& Wireless Module
Step 1 Turn off the system.
Step 2 Loosen all screws of the cover and remove the cover from the system.
Step 3 Put on the thermal pad and insert the gold finger into the slot and push the
module down to finish the memory installation.

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Step 4 Insert the PCIe Card into the slot and fasten screws. (Note: For the mini card with
SIM function, the PCIe card should be inserted to the SLOT1)
Step 5 Put the cover back to the system, and fasten all screws tightly to close the
chassis.