AXIOMTEK tBOX321-870-FL Series User manual

tBOX321-870-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 2015 Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
July 2015, 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 tBOX321-870-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 tBOX321-870-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 tBOX321-870-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 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........................................................................ 2
1.2.1 CPU .................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 System I/O ......................................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 System Specification........................................................................................ 2
1.2.4 Driver CD Content............................................................................................. 3
1.3 Dimensions ......................................................................................... 4
1.4 I/O Outlets............................................................................................ 5
1.5 Packing List......................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................7
2.1 Installing the swappable HDD/SSD or CFast Card............................ 7
2.2 Installing the Express Mini Card........................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3 JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR ...........................................9
3.1 SBC layout........................................................................................... 9
3.2 Jumper Setting Summary................................................................. 10
3.3 Connectors........................................................................................ 11
3.3.1 VGA & DVI Connector .................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 Serial Port Connector..................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports ........................................................................................ 12
3.3.4 LED Indicators................................................................................................. 13
3.3.5 DC Power Input connector............................................................................. 13
3.3.6 M12 LAN Connector (LAN1~ LAN4).............................................................. 13
3.3.7 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 14
3.3.8 SIM Card Connector ....................................................................................... 14
3.3.9 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector................................................................ 15
3.3.10 CFast™ Socket................................................................................................ 16
3.3.11 USB2.0 M12 Connector .................................................................................. 17
3.3.12 Audio M12 Connector..................................................................................... 17
3.3.13 Remote switch Connector ............................................................................. 17
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ..........................................................19
4.1 Starting.............................................................................................. 19
4.2 Navigation Keys................................................................................ 20
4.3 Main Menu ......................................................................................... 21
4.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................................ 22
4.5 Chipset Menu .................................................................................... 31
4.6 Boot Menu ......................................................................................... 34
4.7 Security Menu ................................................................................... 35
4.8 Save & Exit Menu.............................................................................. 36
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER...................................................................37
APPENDIX B DIGITAL I/O ..................................................................................39

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the tBOX321-870-FL.
The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
General Description
System Specification
Dimensions
I/O Outlets
Package List
1.1 General Description
The tBOX321-870-FL is an embedded system that supports onboard Intel®Core™ i7-
3517UE processor (up to 2.8 GHz) or i3-3217UE processor (1.60 GHz), to provide
Windows®7 embedded, Windows®7, Windows®WinCE embedded and Linux, suitable for the
most endurable operation. It features fanless design with full feature I/O, supports onboard 4
or 2 GB DDR3 memory, and enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer.
Features
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i (17W) processor onboard
Intel® QM77 PCH
High performance DDR3-1600 4 or 2 GB memory onboard
Fanless operation
Operating temperature range of -40°C ~ +70°C
Isolated RS-232/422/485 and DIO
Support USB 3.0 and SATA3
2 removable & lockable 2.5” SATA HDD and 1 CFast™
3 internal PCI Express Mini Card slot and one SIM slot
Lockable I/O interface and M12 LAN and USB connector
Comply to fire protection of railway vehicles Europe standard PrCEN TS 45545-2
Reliable and Stable Design
The tBOX321-870-FL adopts the advanced cooling system and supporting the
CFast™, which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments, best for
industrial automation, digital signage and gaming application.
Embedded O.S. Supported
The tBOX321-870-FL not only supports Windows®7, but also supports embedded
OS, such as Windows®7 embedded, WinCE and Linux. For storage device, the
tBOX321-870-FL supports two 2.5" SATA HDD drive bays, and one CFast™slot.

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1.2 System Specifications
1.2.1 CPU
CPU
Onboard Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE processor (4M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz)
Onboard Intel® Core™ i3-3217UE processor (3M Cache, 1.6 GHz)
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.
“Load Optimized Default” to backup customized Setting in the BIOS flash chip to
prevent from CMOS battery fail
System Memory
Onboard 4GB or 2GB DDR3-1600 Memory
Graphics
Integrated in the Intel® HD Graphics 4000 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
Two Audio connector (Mic-IN, Line-OUT)( M12 rear side)(screw front side)
Four isolated M12 type 8-pin connector for 10/100/1000Base-T
Two USB 2.0 connectors(M12 8 pin rear side) and Two USB 3.0 connectors(front
side)
One isolated 4-in/4-out DIO connector
One 14~32VDC input M12 connector
1.2.3 System Specification
Watchdog Timer
Reset supported; 255 levels, 1~255 seconds/mintues.
Power Supply
14~32 VDC-in power supply (Typical as +24V), or 77~137.5 VDC-in power supply
(Typical as +110V)
Power Rate:14-32VDC, 1.8A@24VDC, or 77-137.5VDC, 0.5A@110VDC
Operation Temperature
-40℃~ 70℃(- 40ºF ~ 158ºF)
Storage Temperature
-40℃~ 85℃(- 40ºF ~ 176ºF)
Humidity
10% ~ 90% (non-condensation)
Vibration Endurance
3Grms w/ SSD,CFast (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)

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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.
1.2.4 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 tBOX321-870-FL.

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1.4 I/O Outlets
The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the tBOX321-870-FL.
Front View
Front View drawing
Rear View
Rear View drawing

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1.5 Packing List
The package bundled with your tBOX321-870-FL should contain the following items:
tBOX321-870-FL System Unit x 1
tBOX321-870-FL Quick Manual x 1
CD x 1 (For Driver and User’s Manual)
Screws pack
Foot pad x4
Wall-mount Brackets
DIO female connector
HDD/SSD (optional)
CFast (optional)
M12 LAN cable (optional)
M12 USB cable (optional)
M12 Power cable (optional)
M12 Audio cable (optional)
M12 Power Adapter (optional)
Remote switch cable (optional)
Express Mini Card Module (optional)
If you can not find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors
immediately.

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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The tBOX321-870-FL is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD
(Hard Disk Drive), CFastTM card and Express Mini Card. The chapter 2 will show you how to
install the hardware.
2.1 Installing the swappable HDD/SSD or CFast Card
Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Locate thumb screw at the
front side, unlock and loosen screws.
Step 2 Assembly the HDD/SSD bracket together with the SATA HDD/SSD
Step 3 Slide CFast card or HDD/SSD into slot carefully
Step 4 Fasten screws of HDD/CFast bracket

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2.2 Installing the Express Mini Card
Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the bottom, loosen screws
to remove the bottom cover.
one slot contains an internal SIM card slot which can support
2G/3G/4G modules.
Step 3 Slide SIM or Mini card into slot cautionly
Step 4 Fasten screw of Express Mini Card.
Step 5 Close the cover to the chassis, and fasten all screws.

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CHAPTER 3
JUMPER SETTING & CONNECTOR
Proper jumper settings configure the tBOX321-870-FL to meet your application purpose. We
are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.
3.1 SBC layout
NOTE: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper
setting without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction
might cause system to become damage.

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3.2 Jumper Setting Summary
Proper jumper settings configure the tBOX321-870-FL to meet your application purpose. We
are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
SJP3
Normal(Default)
Clear CMOS
Short 1-2
Short 2-3
You may need to use this jumper is to clear the CMOS memory if incorrect settings in the
Setup Utility.
VDDM
Settings
SJP3
Normal
Short 1-2 (Default)
Clear CMOS
Short 2-3

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3.3 Connectors
Connectors connect the CPU card with other parts of the system. Loose or improper
connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly
connected.
3.3.1 VGA & DVI Connector
DB15 connector commonly used for the CRT Monitor.
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
DVI-D connector for the digital visual interface display.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
TX2-
2
TX2+
3
Ground
4
No use
5
No use
6
DVI_SPD_CLK
7
DVI_SPD DATA
8
No use
9
TX1-
10
TX1+
11
Ground
12
No use
13
No use
14
VGAVCC
15
Ground
16
FPDETECT
17
TX0-
18
TX0+
19
Ground
20
NO use
21
No use
22
Ground
23
TXC+
24
TXC-
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3.3.2 Serial Port Connector
The COM1~COM4 Port connector is a standard DB-9 connector.The pin assignment of RS-
232/RS-422/RS-485 is listed on the following table. If you need COM port to support RS-422
or RS-485, please selection to the BIOS items.
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
NC
NC
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
COM
3.3.3 USB3.0 Stack Ports
Pin
Signal USB Port 0
Pin
Signal USB Port 1
1
USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)
10
USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)
2
USB_Data2-
11
USB_Data3-
3
USB_Data2+
12
USB_Data3+
4
GND
13
GND
5
SSRX2-
14
SSRX3-
6
SSRX2+
15
SSRX3+
7
GND
16
GND
8
SSTX2-
17
SSTX3-
9
SSTX2+
18
SSTX3+