AXIOMTEK IPC950 User manual

IPC950
Industrial Computers
User’s Manual

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November 2021, Version A2
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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.
1. The IPC950 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 IPC950 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 IPC950 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 -20℃or above 80℃. 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.

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Classification
1. Degree of production against electric shock: not classified
2. Degree of protection against the ingress of water: none
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 require designated
products for cleaning. If this is the case it will be mentioned in the cleaning instructions.
⚫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 rubbing 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: Shut down the system before you start to clean any single components.
Note: Please check the temperature of the system surface before maintenance.
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
are no longer in use.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 7, 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
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ iii
Classification......................................................................................................... iv
General Cleaning Tips .......................................................................................... iv
Scrap Computer Recycling................................................................................... vi
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................9
1.1 General Description........................................................................... 9
1.2 System Specifications.....................................................................10
1.2.1 Main CPU Board.............................................................................................10
1.2.2 System I/O ......................................................................................................10
1.3 Dimensions ......................................................................................13
1.4 I/O Outlets......................................................................................... 17
1.5 Packing List...................................................................................... 18
1.6 System Block Diagram ....................................................................18
1.7 Jumper Setting Summary................................................................ 19
1.7.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP4) ..........................................................19
1.8 Connectors....................................................................................... 20
1.8.1 DC-in Phoenix Power Connector .................................................................21
1.8.2 DisplayPort Connector..................................................................................21
1.8.3 Serial Port Connector....................................................................................22
1.8.4 USB 3.2 Connector ........................................................................................22
1.8.5 Ethernet Connector (LAN1~LAN3)...............................................................23
1.8.6 Audio Connector............................................................................................23
1.8.7 ATX Power On/OFF Button...........................................................................23
1.8.8 Remote Power Switch Connector ................................................................24
1.8.9 AT/ATX Switch ...............................................................................................24
1.8.10 Digital I/O Connector.....................................................................................24
1.8.11 Front Panel LED.............................................................................................25
1.8.12 SATA Connector............................................................................................25
1.8.13 SATA Power Connector................................................................................25
1.8.14 SIM Card Slot .................................................................................................26
1.8.15 Full-Size PCI Express Mini Card Slot ..........................................................26
1.8.16 USB 2.0 Connector (CN9) .............................................................................27
1.8.17 M.2 B+M KEY 2280 Connector (SCN1) ........................................................27
1.8.18 M.2 E-KEY 2230 Connector ..........................................................................29
1.8.19 Flexible IO - COM I/O Card Connector (AX93511)......................................30
1.8.20 Flexible IO –Isolated COM & DIO I/O Card (AX93512)...............................31
1.8.21 Flexible IO –Isolated COM x4 I/O Card (AX93516).....................................33
1.8.22 Flexible IO- USB3.0x2 & COMx2(RS232/422/485) & LAN(AX93519) .........34
SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................37
2.1 Installing the Memory Module.........................................................37
2.2 Installing the Hard Disk Drive ......................................................... 38
2.3 Installing the NVMe SSD.................................................................. 39
2.4 Installing the M.2 Key E Module......................................................40
2.5 Installing the Mini PCIe Module....................................................... 42
2.6 Installing the Flexible I/O Module.................................................... 43
2.7 Installing the expansion box kit......................................................44
2.8 Mounting........................................................................................... 45

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SECTION 3 AMI BIOS UTILITY...................................................................49
3.1 Starting.............................................................................................49
3.2 Navigation Keys............................................................................... 50
3.3 Main Menu ........................................................................................ 51
3.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 52
3.5 Chipset Menu ................................................................................... 64
3.6 Security Menu .................................................................................. 65
3.7Boot Menu ........................................................................................ 67
3.8 Save & Exit Menu.............................................................................68
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................71
A.1 About Watchdog Timer.................................................................... 71
A.2 How to Use Watchdog Timer........................................................... 71

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the IPC950.
Section 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼System Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Jumper Settings
◼Connectors
◼Package List
1.1 General Description
The IPC950 is a fanless system that supports Intel®11th generation CoreTM i7-
1185G7E, i5-1145G7E, i3-1115G4E & Celeron®6305E processors. The IPC950 is
also built with a rugged design that makes the system suitable for the most endurable
operation.
The operating systems supported by the IPC950 include Windows® 10, Ubuntu, and
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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 Main CPU Board
⚫CPU
◼Intel® Tiger Lake U processor (15W) - i7-1185G7E, i5-1145G7E, i3-1115G4E &
Celeron® 6305E
⚫BIOS
◼AMI BIOS
⚫System Memory
◼Two DR4-3200 un-buffered SO-DIMM max. up to 64GB
⚫System Certification
◼CE/FCC
⚫Features
◼Compact front IO design
◼Supports an optional PCIe expansion slot
◼DC to DC power supply with 24VDC (uMin=19V/uMax=30V) support
◼Supports one 2.5G LAN with TSN
◼Supports TPM2.0
◼Supports iAMT
◼Supports DIN rail, bookshelf and wall mount
1.2.2 System I/O
⚫Standard I/O Interface -- Front
◼One ATX power on/off switch
◼One ATX/AT mode switch
◼One 2-pin connector output for remote power on/off switch
◼DC to DC power supply, which supports 24VDC (uMin=19V/uMax=30V) with a
phoenix power plug
◼Four USB 3.2 Gen.2 ports
Note: IPC950 supports an internal USB2.0 with 180D type A connector for the license key,
up to 20mm)
◼One HDD/SSD access LED
➢Flashes green to indicate storage activity
◼One CPU status LED
➢Flashes orange to warn abnormal CPU temperature
➢Solid red shows DTS temp over spec. (Requires removal of DC input
power to reset / clear)
◼One Power LED
➢Solid green indicates device is on
◼One Programmable (GPIO) LED

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➢GPIO Controllable Green LED (controllable custom status)
◼Two LAN with Intel® PHY I211-AT LAN controller
◼One LAN with Intel® PHY I225-LM LAN controller
◼Extension system I/O module:
➢AX93511 4 x RS-232/422/485 module (default RS-232)
➢AX93512 2 x RS-232/422/485 w/ isolated 1.5KVDC protection and
8-in/8-out isolated 1.5KVDC DIO
➢AX93516 4 x RS232/422/485 w/ isolated 2KVDC module
➢AX93519 2 x RS232/422/485 + 10/100/1000 Mbps ethernet (i211AT) + 2
USB 2.0
Note: The RS-485 auto flow control only supports below formats to communicate data:
8 data bits + 1 stop bit
8 data bits + 1 parity bit + 1 stop bit
8 data bits + 1 parity bit + 2 stop bits
8 data bits + 2 stop bits
7 data bits + 1 parity bit (even or odd) + 2 stop bits
◼Two DP++ 1.2 4K support resolution up to 4096*2160 @60Hz
◼One Audio (Line-out)
⚫Expansion Interface
◼Mini Card slot w/ SIM slot
One on board full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot with PCIe & USB interface w/ SIM
slot
◼M.2 Key E socket
One on board M.2 2230 E Key socket
◼PCIe x4 slot (optional)
One optional PCIe x4 slot for Axiomtek I/O card
➢AX92320 2/4-port GigE PoE LAN PCI Express Card
Power from PCIe Slot max. 20W PoE power output
Power from ATX connector max. 100W PoE power output
➢AX92321 4-port/8-port USB 3.0 PCI Express Card with 4 Independent Host
Controllers
➢AX92322 2-port/4-port GbE LAN PCI Express Card
Note: The maximum power rating for expansion slots at 50 ℃ cannot
exceed the following value:
The maximum loading of +3.3V+5V+12V<125W
Note: 12V maximum loading is 10A(100W).
Note: The system power rating may thus be changed based on differing

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combinations of attached devices.
⚫Drive Capacity
◼One 2.5”HDD driver bay (SSD/HDD 7 or 9.5 mm height)
◼One M.2 2280 Key B+M socket (SATA signal)
⚫Power Input
◼24VDC (uMin=19V/uMax=30V) with phoenix power plug
Note: Please maintain the system power input in 24VDC when plugging an add-on
card.
⚫Operating Temperature
◼-10℃-50℃w/ W.T. HDD/SSD
Note: The performance of the system might be adversely affected when it is
operating at a temperature above the system’s limitation or with an
unrecommended processor.
Note: If the operating temperature is above 35 ° C, it is recommended to use a
wide temperature SSD on the device.
⚫Storage Temperature
◼-20℃~ 80℃
⚫Humidity
◼10% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
⚫Dimensions
IPC950
◼69.5 mm (2.73") (W) x 225 mm (8.85") (H) x 230 mm (9") (D)
IPC950 w/ 1 PCIe x4 expansion kit
◼108.5 mm (4.27") (W) x 225 mm (8.85") (H) x 230 mm (9") (D)
Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show you the dimensions and outlines of the IPC950.
IPC950
IPC950 w/ DIN rail
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IPC950 w/ bookshelf
IPC950 w/ wall mount

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IPC950 w/ 1 PCIe x4 expansion kit
IPC950 w/ 1 PCIe x4 expansion kit and DIN rail

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IPC950 w/ 1 PCIe x4 expansion kit and bookshelf
IPC950 w/ 1 PCIe x4 expansion kit and wall mount

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show the locations of the IPC950 series I/O outlets.
Mark
Description
1
4 x LED
2
1 x RS-232/422/485 (default RS-232)
3
3 x LAN
4
1 x Line out
5
1 x Remote power switch
6
1 x Switch for power on/off
7
3 x Antenna opening
8
8CH DIO
9
Flexible system I/O window
10
4 x USB3.2 Gen.2 (10G)
11
2 x DP++
12
1 x 3-pin terminal block
13
1 x Ground terminal
14
1 x PCIe x4 slot (optional)

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your IPC950 should contain the following items:
⚫IPC950 unit x 1
⚫Screw pack x 1
⚫Terminal block x 1
⚫Remote power switch cable x 1
⚫Antenna plastic isolated washer x 3
If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors
immediately.
1.6 System Block Diagram
The following figure shows you the system diagram.

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1.7 Jumper Setting Summary
Proper jumper settings configure the IPC950 to meet your application purpose. We are herewith
listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices, respectively.
Jumper
Function/Default Setting
Jumper Setting
JP4
Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults
Default: Normal Operation
Short 1-2
Note: How to setup Jumpers
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the
jumper is “closed”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
[Open] [Closed] [Pin1-2 Closed]
1.7.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP4)
1.7.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP4)
Put the jumper clip on pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2. Doing this
procedure can restore BIOS optimal defaults.
Function
Setting
Normal (Default)
1-2
Clear RTC
2-3

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1.8 Connectors
Connectors connect the board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper
connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly
connected. Here is a table summarizing all connectors and buttons on the IPC950
series.
External Connectors
Section
DC-in Phoenix Power Connector
3.3.1
DisplayPort Connector
3.3.3
Serial Port Connector
3.3.4
USB 3.0 Connector
3.3.5
Ethernet Connector
3.3.6
Audio Connector
3.3.7
ATX Power On/Off Button
3.3.8
Remote Power Switch Connector
3.3.9
AT/ATX Switch
3.3.10
Digital I/O
3.3.11
Front Panel Connector
3.3.12
Internal Connectors
Section
Serial ATA (SATA) Connector
3.3.13
SATA Power Connector
3.3.14
SIM Card Slot
3.3.15
Full-Size Express Mini Card slot
3.3.16
USB 2.0 Connector
3.3.17
M.2 M key Connector (2280)
3.3.18
M.2 E key Connector (2242)
3.3.19