Cincoze DX-1200 User manual

Rugged Embedded Computer
12th Gen. Intel® Core™ Series High Performance and Compact
Rugged Embedded Computer
Version: V1.00
DX-1200
User Manual
Rugged Embedded Computer

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Contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................5
Revision ..........................................................................................................................................5
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................................5
Acknowledgement .........................................................................................................................5
Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................5
Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................................................5
Product Warranty Statement.........................................................................................................6
Technical Support and Assistance..................................................................................................7
Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................................................................8
Safety Precautions..........................................................................................................................8
Package Contents...........................................................................................................................9
Ordering Information .....................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1 Product Introductions .........................................................................................................11
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................12
1.2 Highlights................................................................................................................................12
1.3 Product Pictures.....................................................................................................................13
1.4 Key Features...........................................................................................................................13
1.5 Hardware Specification ..........................................................................................................14
1.6 System I/O..............................................................................................................................18
1.6.1 Front............................................................................................................................18
1.6.2 Rear .............................................................................................................................19
1.7 Mechanical Dimension...........................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Switches & Connectors........................................................................................................21
2.1 Location of Switches and Connectors ....................................................................................22
2.1.1 Top View......................................................................................................................22
2.1.2 Bottom View ...............................................................................................................23
2.2 Switches and Connectors Definition ......................................................................................24
2.3 Definition of Switches ............................................................................................................25
2.4 Definition of Connectors........................................................................................................27
Chapter 3 System Setup.......................................................................................................................33
3.1 Removing Top Cover...............................................................................................................34
3.2 Installing CPU .........................................................................................................................36
3.3 Installing SO-DIMM Memory .................................................................................................40
3.4 Installing Mini-PCIe/mSATA Card ...........................................................................................41
3.5 Installing M.2 E Key Card........................................................................................................42
3.6 Installing Antenna(s) ..............................................................................................................43
3.6.1 For Antenna 1 or 2 ......................................................................................................43
3.6.2 For Antenna 3..............................................................................................................45
3.7 Installing Top Cover................................................................................................................47

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3.8 Installing Bottom Cover..........................................................................................................48
3.9 Removing Maintenance Cover ...............................................................................................49
3.10 Installing SATA HDD/SSD ......................................................................................................49
3.11 Installing SIM Card ...............................................................................................................51
3.12 Replacing CMOS Battery ......................................................................................................52
3.13 Installing Maintenance Cover ..............................................................................................53
3.14 Installing Wall Mount ...........................................................................................................54
3.15 Installing VESA Mount..........................................................................................................55
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup...........................................................................................................................56
4.1 BIOS Introduction...................................................................................................................57
4.2 Main Setup.............................................................................................................................58
4.3 Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................................59
4.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................................59
4.3.2 Power & Performance.................................................................................................60
4.3.3 SATA And RST Configuration........................................................................................61
4.3.4 PCH-FW Configuration ................................................................................................62
4.3.5 Trusted Computing Settings........................................................................................62
4.3.6 ACPI Settings ...............................................................................................................63
4.3.7 F81966 Super IO Configuration...................................................................................64
4.3.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................................................................65
4.3.9 S5 RTC Wake Settings..................................................................................................66
4.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................................................66
4.3.11 USB Configuration .....................................................................................................67
4.3.12 Network Stack Configuration ....................................................................................68
4.3.13 CSM Configuration ....................................................................................................68
4.4 Chipset Setup .........................................................................................................................69
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ................................................................................69
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ..................................................................................................70
4.5 Security Setup ........................................................................................................................72
4.6 Boot Setup..............................................................................................................................73
4.7 Save & Exit..............................................................................................................................74
4.8 MEBx ......................................................................................................................................75
Chapter 5 Product Application.............................................................................................................78
5.1 Digital I/O (DIO) application...................................................................................................79
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide...................................................................................79
5.2 DIO Hardware Specification ...................................................................................................86
Chapter 6 Optional Modules and Accessories.....................................................................................89
6.1 Pin Definition & Settings ........................................................................................................90
6.1.1 CMI-M12LAN01-R12/ UB1710-R10 ............................................................................90
6.1.2 CMI-XM12LAN01-R10/ UB0930-R10 ..........................................................................90
6.1.3 CMI-COM01/UB1303 ..................................................................................................91

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6.1.4 CFM-IGN01..................................................................................................................92
6.2 Installing a High Speed CMI Module......................................................................................93
6.2.1 CMI-10GLAN05-R10/UB1728-R10 ..............................................................................93
6.2.2 CMI-LAN01-R12/UB1712-R10.....................................................................................96
6.2.3 CMI-M12LAN01-R12/UB1710-R10 .............................................................................98
6.2.4 CMI-XM12LAN01-R10/UB0930-R10 .........................................................................101
6.3 Installing Low Speed CMI Module........................................................................................104
6.3.1 CMI-COM01/UB1303 ................................................................................................104
6.3.2 CMI-DIO01/UB1318 ..................................................................................................105
6.4 Installing CFM Modules........................................................................................................106
6.4.1 CFM-PoE01................................................................................................................106
6.4.2 CFM-IGN01................................................................................................................110
6.5 Installing MEC Modules........................................................................................................111
6.5.1 MEC-COM-M212-TDB9/UB1303...............................................................................111
6.5.2 MEC-COM-M334-TDB9/2xUB1303...........................................................................113
6.5.3 MEC-LAN-M102-30/UB1311.....................................................................................115
6.6 Installing Optional Accessories ............................................................................................117
6.6.1 SIDE-DX......................................................................................................................117
6.6.2 DIN01 ........................................................................................................................118
6.6.3 FAN-EX101.................................................................................................................119

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Preface
Revision
Revision
Description
Date
1.00
First Release
2023/05/05
Copyright Notice
© 2023 by Cincoze Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be copied, modified,
or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the prior written permission
of Cincoze Co., Ltd. All information and specification provided in this manual are for reference only
and remain subject to change without prior notice.
Acknowledgement
Cincoze is a registered trademark of Cincoze Co., Ltd. All registered trademarks and product names
mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject to
change without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Cincoze. This product
might include unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of
the publication.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

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provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European Union
(CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant,
only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires
proper cable and cabling techniques.
Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Cincoze products are warranted by Cincoze Co., Ltd. to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. During the warranty
period, we shall, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective
under normal operation. Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by
damage resulting from natural disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.),
environmental and atmospheric disturbances, other external forces such as power line disturbances,
plugging the board in under power, or incorrect cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and
unauthorized alteration or repair, and the product in question is either software, or an expendable
item (such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted.
RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in Cincoze RMA Request Form and obtain an
RMA number from us. Our staff is available at any time to provide you with the most friendly and
immediate service.
◼RMA Instruction
⚫Customers must fill in Cincoze Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request
Form and obtain an RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Cincoze
for service.
⚫Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and
note anything abnormal and describe the problems on the “Cincoze Service Form”
for the RMA number apply process.
⚫Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Cincoze will charge for repairs to
products whose warranty period has expired. Cincoze will also charge for repairs to
products if the damage resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric
disturbances, or other external forces through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized

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alteration or repair. If charges will be incurred for a repair, Cincoze lists all charges,
and will wait for customer’s approval before performing the repair.
⚫Customers agree to ensure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during
transit, to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or
equivalent.
⚫Customers can be sent back the faulty products with or without accessories (manuals,
cable, etc.) and any components from the system. If the components were suspected
as part of the problems, please note clearly which components are included.
Otherwise, Cincoze is not responsible for the devices/parts.
⚫Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings
and actions taken.
Limitation of Liability
Cincoze’ liability arising out of the manufacture, sale, or supplying of the product and its use,
whether based on warranty, contract, negligence, product liability, or otherwise, shall not exceed
the original selling price of the product. The remedies provided herein are the customer’s sole and
exclusive remedies. In no event shall Cincoze be liable for direct, indirect, special or consequential
damages whether based on contract of any other legal theory.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Cincoze website at www.cincoze.com where you can find the latest information about
the product.
2. Contact your distributor or our technical support team or sales representative for technical
support if you need additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you
call:
⚫Product name and serial number
⚫Description of your peripheral attachments
⚫Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
⚫A complete description of the problem
⚫The exact wording of any error messages

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Conventions Used in this Manual
Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions.
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must
be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may
cause damage.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current
rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the
power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may result in
severe injury.
(Cette indication avertit les opérateurs d'une opération qui, si elle n'est pas strictement
observée, peut entraîner des blessures graves.)
WARNING
(AVERTIR)
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly observed, may result in
safety hazards to personnel or damage to equipment.
(Cette indication avertit les opérateurs d'une opération qui, si elle n'est pas strictement
observée, peut entraîner des risques pour la sécurité du personnel ou des dommages à
l'équipement.)
CAUTION
(ATTENTION)
This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.
(Cette indication fournit des informations supplémentaires pour effectuer facilement une
tâche.)
NOTE
(NOTE)

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qualified service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
⚫The power cord or plug is damaged.
⚫Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
⚫The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
⚫The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it work according to the user's
manual.
⚫The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
⚫The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of
Used Batteries According to the Instructions.
ATTENTION: Risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Mettre au
rebus les batteries usagées selon les instructions.
15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA.
Package Contents
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the
package.
Item
Description
Q’ty
1
DX-1200 Rugged Computer
1
2
CPU Heatsink Pack
1
3
Screw Pack
1
4
Wall Mounting Kit
1
5
Power Terminal Block Connector
1
6
Remote Power On/Off Terminal Block Connector
1
7
Fan Terminal Block Connector
1
8
DVI-I to VGA Adaptor
1
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Ordering Information
Model No.
Product Description
DX-1200-R10
12th Gen. Intel® Core Series High Performance and Compact Rugged
Embedded Computer

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Chapter 1
Product Introductions

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1.1 Overview
The DX-1200 is a fanless embedded computer that packs extreme performance into a rugged, compact
chassis, making it the ideal choice for smart manufacturing, machine vision, and edge AI applications. A 12th
gen Intel® Core™ (Alder Lake-S) processor (TDP up to 65W) and DDR5 4800 MHz memory provide high-speed
computing performance, while additional functions, including rich native I/O and modular expansion design,
meet the requirements for a wide range of applications.
1.2 Highlights

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1.3 Product Pictures
Front
Rear
1.4 Key Features
⚫Intel®12th Gen Alder Lake-S Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 Processors (max 65 W TDP)
⚫2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM Sockets, Supports ECC/non ECC type Memory, Up to 4800MHZ, 64GB
⚫Quad Independent Display (HDMI / DP / DVI-I)
⚫1x M.2 Key E Type 2230 Socket for Intel CNVi / Wireless Module
⚫CMI Technology for Optional I/O Module Expansions
⚫CFM Technology for Power Ignition Sensing & PoE Function
⚫Wide Operating Temperature -40°C to 70°C
⚫Safety Standard: UL, cUL, CB, IEC/EN62368-1

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1.5 Hardware Specification
System
Processor
•12th Generation Intel® Alder Lake-S Series CPU:
- Intel® Core™ i9-12900E 16 Cores Up to 5 GHz, TDP 65W
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700E 12 Cores Up to 4.8 GHz, TDP 65W
- Intel® Core™ i5-12500E 6 Cores Up to 4.5 GHz, TDP 65W
- Intel® Core™ i3-12100E 4 Cores Up to 4.2 GHz, TDP 60W
- Intel® Core™ i9-12900TE 16 Cores Up to 4.8 GHz, TDP 35W
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700TE 12 Cores Up to 4.7 GHz, TDP 35W
- Intel® Core™ i5-12500TE 6 Cores Up to 4.3 GHz, TDP 35W
- Intel® Core™ i3-12100TE 4 Cores Up to 4.0 GHz, TDP 35W
- Intel® Pentium® G7400E 2 Cores Up to 3.6 GHz, TDP 46W
- Intel® Pentium® G7400TE 2 Cores Up to 3.0 GHz, TDP 35W
- Intel® Celeron® G6900E 2 Cores Up to 3.0 GHz, TDP 46W
- Intel® Celeron® G6900TE 2 Cores Up to 2.4 GHz, TDP 35W
Chipset
•Intel R680E Chipset
Memory
•2x DDR5 4800 MHz SO-DIMM Socket,
Supports Un-buffered and ECC Type, Up to 64GB
BIOS
•AMI BIOS
Graphics
Graphics Engine
•Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 770: Core™ i9/i7/i5
•Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 730: Core™ i3
•Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 710: Pentium®/Celeron®
Maximum Display Output
•Supports Quad Independent Display
DVI
•1x DVI-I Connector
- VGA: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
- DVI-D: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
DP
•1x DP Connector: 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
* Verified maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
HDMI
•1x HDMI Connector: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
Audio
Audio Codec
•Realtek® ALC888, High Definition Audio
Line-out
•1x Line-out, Phone Jack 3.5mm

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Mic-in
•1x Mic-in, Phone Jack 3.5mm
I/O
LAN
•2x 1GbE LAN, RJ45(Supports Wake on LAN, PXE)
- GbE1: Intel® I219
- GbE2: Intel® I210
COM
•4x RS-232/422/485 with Auto Flow Control (Supports 5V/12V), DB9
USB
•4x 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2, Type A
•4x 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1, Type A
Storage
SSD/HDD
•2x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Bay (SATA 3.0)
mSATA
•2x mSATA Socket (SATA 3.0, shared by Mini-PCIe socket)
RAID
•Support RAID 0/1/5/10
Expansion
Mini PCI Express
•2x Full-size Mini-PCIe Socket
M.2 E Key Socket
•1x M.2 Key E Type 2230 Socket, Support Intel CNVi Module
SIM Socket
•1x SIM Socket
CFM (Control Function
Module) Interface
•2x High Speed CMI Interface for optional CMI Module Expansion
•1x Low Speed CMI Interface for optional CMI Module Expansion
CDS (Convertible Display
System) Interface
•1x CFM IGN Interface for optional CFM-IGN Module Expansion
Other Function
External FAN Connector
•1x External FAN Connector, 4-pin Terminal Block
(Support Smart Fan by BIOS)
Clear CMOS Switch
•1x Clear CMOS Switch
Reset Button
•1x Reset Button
Instant Reboot
•Support 0.2sec Instant Reboot Technology
Watchdog Timer
•Software Programmable Supports 256 Levels System Reset
Power
Power Button
•1x ATX Power On/Off Button
Power Mode Switch
•1x AT/ATX Mode Switch

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Power Input
•9-48VDC, 3-pin Terminal Block
Remote Power On/Off
•1x Remote Power On/Off, 2-pin Terminal Block
Physical
Dimension (W x D x H)
•242 x 173 x 75 mm
Weight Information
•3.05 kg
Mechanical Construction
•Extruded Aluminum with Heavy Duty Metal
Mounting
•Wall / DIN-RAIL / VESA / Side Mount
Physical Design
•Fanless Design
•Cableless Design
•Jumper-less Design
•Unibody Design
Reliability & Protection
Reverse Power Input
Protection
•Yes
Over Voltage Protection
•Protection Range: 51-58V
•Protection Type: shut down operating voltage, re-power on at the present level to recover
Over Current Protection
•15A
CMOS Battery Backup
•SuperCap Integrated for CMOS Battery Maintenance-free Operation
MTBF
•394,488 Hours
- Database: Telcordia SR-332 Issue3, Method 1, Case 3
Operating System
Windows
•Windows® 10
Linux
•Supports by project
Environment
Operating Temperature
•35W TDP Processor: -40°C to 70°C
•65W TDP Processor: -40°C to 50°C (With External Fan Kit)
* With extended temperature peripherals; Ambient with air flow
* According to IEC60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2, IEC60068-2-14
Storage Temperature
•-40°C to 85°C
Relative Humidity
•95% RH @ 70°C (Non-condensing)
Shock
•MIL-STD-810G(Pending)

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Vibration
•MIL-STD-810G(Pending)
EMC
•CE, UKCA, FCC, ICES-003 Class A
•EN 50155 (EN 50121-3-2 Only)
•E-Mark
Safety
•UL, cUL, CB, IEC/EN 62368-1(Pending)
Fire Protection
•EN 45545-2
* Product Specifications and features are for reference only and are subject to change without prior
notice. For more information, please refer to the latest product datasheet from Cincoze's website.

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1.6 System I/O
1.6.1 Front
ATX Power ON/OFF
Used to power-on or power-off the system
HDMI
Used to connect the system with HDMI monitor
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system
HDD LED
Indicates the status of the hard drive
IGN LED
Indicates the status of the IGN function
Temperature LED
Indicates the temperature of the system
Universal I/O Expansion
(High Speed CMI Interface)
Used to customized I/O output with optional
modules
USB 3.2 Gen2
Used to connect USB 3.2 GEN2/3.2 GEN1/ 2.0/1.1
device
IGN Setting Switch
Used to set up IGN function
SIM Card
Used to insert a SIM card
CMOS Battery
Used to insert a CMOS Battery
Clear BIOS Switch
Used to reset BIOS
Reset Button
Used to reset the system
AT/ATX Mode Select Switch
Used to select AT or ATX power mode
2.5” Hot Swap HDD/SSD Bay
Used to insert a 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD

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1.6.2 Rear
DC IN
Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block
Antenna
Used to connect an antenna for optional wireless
module
LAN1, LAN2
Used to connect to local area network
USB 3.2 Gen1
Used to connect USB 3.2 GEN2/3.2 GEN1/ 2.0/1.1
device
DP1
Used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort interface
DVI-I
Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional
split cable for dual display mode
COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4
Used to connect to RS-232/422/485 serial devices
Line-out
Used to connect a speaker
Mic-in
Used to connect a microphone
Remote Power On/Off
A terminal block used to connect to remote power
on/off switch
Universal I/O Expansion
(Low Speed CMI Interface)
Used to customized I/O output with optional
modules

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1.7 Mechanical Dimension
Unit: mm