Contec BX-S959SD Series User manual

IPC Series
BOX-PC BX-S959SD Series
Fanless, Atom E3845, CFast,
HDD/SSD, DC input
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer or the general CONTEC information.
◆Product Configuration List
BX-S959SD BX-S959SDF2
-DC7000 -DC7100 -DC7300 -DC7400 -DC7000 -DC7300
[Base model]
[HDD model] [CFast x1
model]
[SSD model] [Base model] [CFast x2 model]
Name Pcs. Pcs. Pcs. Pcs. Pcs. Pcs.
BOX-PC 1 1 1 1 1 1
The attachment fittings 2 2 2 2 2 2
CFast card removal
prevention fitting 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CFast card removal
prevention fitting 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
USB removal prevention
fitting (angle) 4 4 4 4 4 4
Washer assembled screw
(M3x6) 4 4 4 4 4 4
Washer assembled screw
(M3x6, black) 4 4 4 4 4 4
Washer assembled and
cross recessed hexagonal
bolt
(M4x10, black)
4 4 4 4 4 4
Screws for attachment
HDD (or SSD) (M3x4) None 4 None 4 None None
Power supply connector
complete set
Power connector 1 1 1 1 1 1
Contact 4 4 4 4 4 4
Cable clamp 3 3 3 3 3 3
DVI-analog RGB
conversion adapter 1 1 1 1 1 1
Product guide (this sheet) 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rubber foot 4 4 4 4 4 4
(Option)
Thermal sheet None None None 1 None None
* The user's manual for this product is available as a PDF file through CONTEC’s Web site.
The user's manual provides such information as hardware settings, functions for each component, and BIOS settings. Refer
to it as necessary.

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◆Product Configuration Image
* See the Product Configuration List to check if all the components are included for the specified number
of units.
Copyright
Copyright 2016 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC Co., Ltd.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS, Microsoft
and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents
Check Your Package ............................................................................................................................ i
◆Product Configuration List ........................................................................................................ i
◆Product Configuration Image .................................................................................................... ii
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................. ii
Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... iii
1. INTRODUCTION 7
About the Product ................................................................................................................................ 7
◆Features .................................................................................................................................... 8
◆Supported OS ............................................................................................................................ 9
Customer support ............................................................................................................................... 10
◆Web Site ................................................................................................................................. 10
Limited One-Year Warranty .............................................................................................................. 10
How to Obtain Service....................................................................................................................... 10
Liability ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Safety precaution ............................................................................................................................... 11
◆Safety infomation.................................................................................................................... 11
◆Caution on the BX-S959SD Series ......................................................................................... 11
2．SYSTEM REFERENCE 14
Specification ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Management Features ............................................................................................................. 16
Power Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 16
◆Power Consumption ................................................................................................................ 16
Physical dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 17
3．HARDWARE SETUP 18
Before Using the Product for the First Time ...................................................................................... 18
Hardware setup .................................................................................................................................. 19
◆Aattaching the CFast Attachment Fittings .............................................................................. 19
◆Attaching the HDD and SSD .................................................................................................. 20
◆Attaching the Attachment Fittings .......................................................................................... 20
◆Attaching the FG .................................................................................................................... 21
◆Fastening the Cable ................................................................................................................. 22
◆Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 23
4．BIOS SETUP 26

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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Starting Setup .................................................................................................................................... 26
Using Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 27
◆Getting Help ........................................................................................................................... 27
◆In Case of Problems ................................................................................................................ 27
◆A Final Note About Setup ....................................................................................................... 27
Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 28
◆Setup Items ............................................................................................................................. 28
Main .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................... 30
◆ACPI Settings ......................................................................................................................... 31
◆Super IO Configuration ........................................................................................................... 32
◆H/W Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 34
◆CPU Configuration ................................................................................................................. 35
◆PPM Configuration ................................................................................................................. 36
◆SATA Configuration ............................................................................................................... 37
◆CSM Configuration ................................................................................................................. 38
Chipset ............................................................................................................................................... 39
◆North Bridge ........................................................................................................................... 40
◆Intel IGD Configuration .......................................................................................................... 41
◆LCD Control ........................................................................................................................... 43
◆South Bridge Configuration .................................................................................................... 44
◆Azalia HD Audio Configuration ............................................................................................. 45
◆USB Configuration ................................................................................................................. 46
◆LAN Configuration ................................................................................................................. 48
Security .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Boot Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 50
Save & Exit........................................................................................................................................ 51
5．EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION 53
Component name ............................................................................................................................... 53
◆Front view ............................................................................................................................... 53
◆Rear view ................................................................................................................................ 53
System Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 54
Component Function ......................................................................................................................... 55
◆LED: POWER, ACCESS, STATUS ....................................................................................... 55
◆DC Power Input Connector: DC-IN ........................................................................................ 55
◆POWER SW ........................................................................................................................... 56
◆LINE OUT Interface: LINE OUT ........................................................................................... 56
◆MIC IN Interface: MIC ........................................................................................................... 56
◆DVI-I interface: DVI-I ............................................................................................................ 57
◆USB3.0 Port: USB3.0 ............................................................................................................. 59
◆USB2.0 Port: USB2.0 ............................................................................................................. 59

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◆Giga bit-Ethernet: LAN A, B .................................................................................................. 60
◆CFast Card Connector: CFast1, 2............................................................................................ 61
◆Serial Port Interface: SERIAL A, B, C, D ............................................................................... 62
◆DIO Port: DIO ........................................................................................................................ 64
6．APPENDIX 66
POST Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 66
SERIAL I/O Address and Register Function ..................................................................................... 69
Watch-Dog-Timer ............................................................................................................................. 75
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 78
7．LIST OF OPTIONAL PRODUCT 79

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1. Introduction
About the Product
This product is a fanless computer for embedded applications. It features an Intel Atom processor E3845
chipset. Thanks to a quad-core CPU, simultaneous stable high-speed processing for four applications is
possible with four cores. This CPU also allows for computing power almost four times that of conventional
products in addition to three times the graphics performance, a significant improvement. Moreover, power
consumption has been significantly reduced, resulting in nearly double the power efficiency compared with
the previous generation's architecture. This "resource-saving PC" helps you design more compact, energy
efficient equipment to reduce running costs and promote energy efficiency.
It has extension interfaces such as DVI-I, 1000BASE-T, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, DIO, and serial. It employs a
CFast card for storage and is fanless to ensure a totally spindleless design that simplifies maintenance.
Embedded-type CPU have been adopted. The use of readily available parts ensures the ease of the use of the
product. In addition, the use of Contec-customized BIOS allows support to be provided at the BIOS level.
This product is available in the following 6 models:
- Base model with Intel Atom Processor E3845 1.91GHz
BX-S959SD-DC7000 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS / 2.5-inch HDD / SSD / CFast)
BX-S959SDF2-DC7000 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS / 2.5-inch HDD / SSD / CFast)
- HDD installed model with Intel Atom Processor E3845 1.91GHz
BX-S959SD-DC7100 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS, with 2.5-inch HDD)
- CFast installed model with Intel Atom Processor E3845 1.91GHz
BX-S959SD-DC7300 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS, with CFast)
BX-S959SDF2-DC7300 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS, with CFast x2)
- SSD installed model with Intel Atom Processor E3845 1.91GHz
BX-S959SD-DC7400 (Memory 4GB, ECC, without OS, with SSD)

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◆Features
- Contributing to reduction of running cost and promotion of energy efficiency.
It adopts the low-power platform with Intel® AtomTM Processor E3845 that realizes lower power consumption
while ensuring sufficient performance.
- Design that meets the safety standard
This product, as in our other products, is designed to comply with the safety standard of FCC, CE, and
furthermore, its safety has been certified to meet the UL standard for Europe and the U.S.
- Slitless/fanless design that reduces maintenance work
This product's spindleless design eliminates the heat dissipating slit and CPU fan and adopts CFast card for the
storage. There is no need to worry about the intrusion of dust or foreign objects, and the use of parts that
degrade over time is minimized to facilitate maintenance.
- Remote power management function to reduce operation tasks
Supports system startup by external device over network (Wake-on-LAN), by general purpose input (power
on by GPI), and by modem reception (power on by ring). It encourages significant labor saving in operation.
- Major types of peripherals are supported with rich interfaces including the two CFast card slots It has a
variety of extended interface such as DVI-I x 1, 1000BASE-T x 2, USB3.0 x 1, USB2.0 x 6, serial (RS-232C)
x 3, serial (RS-232C/422/485) x 1, DIO x 1.
It has two CFast card slots, providing the ability to separate data from the operating system, as well as the
convenience of being able to use one slot for system startup and the other for maintenance or for taking home
system logs or collected data.
- Falling-off prevention tools and fixing clamps provided to avoid trouble caused by disconnected cable
This product stays trouble-free, being equipped with USB removal prevention fitting and cable clamp for
connectors with no locking mechanism, such as USB cable, and with hardware to properly mount and avoid
falling out of CFast card. Also, The case also houses a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay for easy disk replacement.
- Falling-off prevention tooling and cable clamps provided to avoid trouble cased by disconnected cable
This product stays trouble-free, being equipped with USB removl prevention fitting and cable clamp for
connectors with no locking mechanism, such as USB cable, and with hardware to properly mount and avoid
falling out of CF card.
- Safety design required for embedded applications
For Windows Embedded Standard installed model, it is possible to use the EWF*2 function of OS. It is
designed for safety required for embedding purpose, for example, prohibiting unwanted writing to the CFast

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card with EWF function will relieve the concern about the writing limits to the CFast card and prevent an
unintentional system alteration.
*2 EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) is a function specific to Windows Embedded Standard that protects the disk from being actually written by
redirecting the writing to RAM.
- A wide range of power supplies (10.8 - 31.2VDC) supported
As the product supports a wide range of power (10.8 - 31.2VDC), it can be used in a variety of power
environments. The separately available AC adapter adds support for 100 - 240VAC power.
◆Supported OS
- Windows 7 32-bit.
- Windows 7 64-bit.
- Windows 8.1 32-bit.
- Windows 8.1 64-bit.
- Windows 10 32-bit.
- Windows 10 64-bit.

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Customer support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and
comfortably.
◆Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
■Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
■Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several
languages.
■Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery
time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice
and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from which it was
purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and original
products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse,
mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be
considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before
returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

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Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from inexperienced
usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
Safety precaution
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
◆Safety infomation
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury
or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the
equipment safely.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
◆Caution on the BX-S959SD Series
Handling Precautions
WARNING
- Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power cables.
- Do not modify the product.
- Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
- This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear power, medical equipment, or other
applications that require a very high level of reliability. Do not use the product in such applications.
- If using this product in applications where safety is critical such as in railways, automotive, or disaster
prevention or security systems, please contact your retailer.
- Do not attempt to replace the battery as inappropriate battery replacement poses a risk of explosion.
- For battery replacement, contact your retailer as it must be performed as a process of repair.
- When disposing of a used battery, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances. For details on replacing the battery, refer to the appendix.

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CAUTION
- Do not use or store this product in a location exposed to high or low temperature that exceeds range of
specification or susceptible to rapid temperature changes.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Do not use this product in extremely humid or dusty locations. It is extremely dangerous to use this product
with its interior penetrated by water or any other fluid or conductive dust. If this product must be used in such
an environment, install it on a dust-proof control panel, for example.
- Avoid using or storing this product in locations subject to shock or vibration that exceeds range of
specification.
- Do not use this product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or noise. Such products
will cause this product to malfunction.
- Do not use or store this product in the presence of chemicals.
- To clean this product, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with either water or mild detergent.
Do not use chemicals or a volatile solvent, such as benzene or thinner, to prevent pealing or discoloration of
the paint.
- This product’s case may become hot. To avoid being burned, do not touch that section while this product is in
operation or immediately after turning off the power. Avoid installation in a location where people may come
into contact with that section.
- CONTEC does not provide any guarantee for the integrity of data on CFast.
- Always remove the power cable from the power outlet before mounting or removing an expansion board and
before connecting or disconnecting a connector.
- To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off this product.
- CONTEC reserves the right to refuse to service a product modified by the user.
- In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power cord
immediately and contact your retailer.
- To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
- The CFast card connector, 2.5-inch HDD and SSD slot do not support hot plugging. CFast cards, 2.5-inch
HDDs and SSD cannot be removed or inserted while the power is on. Do not remove or install CFast cards or
2.5-inch HDD or SSD, or connect to CFast cards or 2.5-inch HDD or SSD while the unit is turned on. This
product may malfunction or cause a failure.
- If you use any other CFast than our CFast, we can not guarantee this product’s specification. When you
newly select CFast for this product, you should read “Chapter 7” at first. If you select unpreferable CFast, the
system may work out of order.
- Component Life:
(1) Battery---The internal calendar clock and CMOS RAM are backed by a Lithium primary battery. The
backup time at a temperature of 25°C with the power disconnected is 10 years or more.
(2) CFast --- Windows Embedded Standard installed model uses a CFast card in the OS storage area.
(3) HDD --- HDD models use the HDD to store the operating system.
(4) SSD --- SSD models use the SSD to store the operating system.
* Replacement of expendables is handled as a repair (there will be a charge).
* The service life for consumable parts are reference values and are not guaranteed values.
* This product's specifications allow the device to be rebooted from the BIOS screen during startup. This
has no effect on operation after the OS boots
The caution when you register UL for your system with this product

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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 provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in 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 at his own expense.
NOTE
Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
WARNING TO USER
- The Pollution Degree of UL for this product is certified as 2.
- Use the power supply of Limited Power Source regulated in SELV and UL/IEC60950-1.
- Install mechanical enclosures to keep an operator from touching the heat sink of this product.
- Ensure that external enclosures must work as fire enclosures.
FCC PART 15 Class A Notice

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2．System Reference
Specification
Table 2.1. Functional specification< 1 / 2 >
Model BX-S959SD-7xxx BX-S959SDF2-7xxx
CPU Intel® Atom™ Processor E3845 1.91GHz
BIOS BIOS (mfd. by AMI)
Memory 4GB, 204pin SO-DIMM socket x 1, Support PC3-10600(DDR3L 1333) ECC
Graphic Intel® HD Graphics (built-in CPU)
System
resolution
Analog RGB 640x480, 800x600, 1,024x768, 1,152x864, 1,280x600, 1,280x720, 1,280x768,
1,280x800, 1,280x960, 1,280x1,024, 1,360x768, 1,366x768, 1,400x1,050, 1,440x900,
1,600x900, 1,680x1,050, 1,920x1,080, 1,920x1,200 (16,770,000 colors)
DVI-D 640x480, 800x600, 1,024x768, 1,152x864, 1,280x600, 1,280x720, 1,280x768,
1,280x800, 1,280x960, 1,280x1,024, 1,360x768, 1,366x768, 1,400x1,050, 1,440x900,
1,600x900, 1,680x1,050, 1,920x1,080 (16,770,000 colors)
Audio HD Audio compliant, LINE OUT x 1, MIC IN x 1
Storage
device *1
CFast card slot
2 slot, CFast CARD Type I x 2 bootable
BX-S959SD-DC7300: Built-in CFast card slot x 1
BX-S959SDF2-DC7300: Built-in CFast card slot x 2
2.5 inch HDD /
SSD slot
1 slot, 2.5 inch HDD / SSD slot, bootable
BX-S959SD-DC7100: One 2.5 inch HDD is attached to the HDD slot.
BX-S959SD-DC7400: One SSD is attached to the HDD slot.
LAN *2 Intel I210IT Controller
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T 2 port (Wake On LAN support)
USB USB 3.0 compliant 1 port
USB 2.0 compliant 6 port
Serial I/F RS-232C (general-purpose) : 3port (SERIAL PORT A, B. C), 9pin D-SUB connector (male)
；RS-232C/422/485 (general-purpose) : 1port (SERIAL PORT D), 9pin D-SUB connector
(male)。Baud rate : 50 - 115,200bps
General-purpose I/O Non-isolated type : I/O 6 hannels,
Power switch signal
Hardware monitoring Monitoring CPU temperature, power voltage
RTC/CMOS Lithium backup battery life: 10 years or more.
The real-time clock is accurate within ±3 minutes (at 25°C) per month
Power Management Power management setup via BIOS, Power On by Ring / Wake On LAN,
Supports PC98/PC99 ACPI Power management
*1: When using HDD / SSD Storage device, only CFast x 1 storage can be selected. If using CFast x 2 storage drvice, cannot
use HDD / SSD Storage device.

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Table 2.1. Functional Specification < 2 / 2 >
Model BX-S959SD-7xxx BX-S959SDF2-7xxx
Interface
Display DVI-I x 1 (29pin DVI-I connector)
Audio LINE OUT : ∅3.5 Stereo mini jack, Full-scale output level 1.4Vrms(Typ.) MIC
IN : ∅3.5 Stereo mini jack, Full-scale input level 1.4Vrms(Typ.)
CFast card slot 2 slot, CFast CARD Type I x2, bootable
LAN*2 2 port (RJ-45 connector)
USB USB3.0 compliant 1port (TYPE-A connector x1)
USB2.0 compliant 6port (TYPE-A connector x6)
RS-232C 3 port (9pin D-SUB connector [male])
RS-232C/422/485 1 port (9pin D-SUB connector [male])
DIO
General-purpose I/O
1 port (9pin D-SUB connector [female])
Power supply
Rated input voltage 12 - 24VDC *3
Range of input
voltage
10.8 - 31.2VDC
Power consumption 19V 2.3A(Max.)
External device power
supply capacity
CFast card slot : 3.3V : 1A(500mA x2)
USB3.0 I/F : +5V : 0.9A (900mA x1)
USB2.0 I/F : +5V : 2.5A (500mA x5)
Physical dimensions
(mm)
182 (W) x 160(D) x 45(H) (No protrusions)
Weight When the storage device is not installed: About 1.9kg
When installing storage device: About 2.0kg
*2: If you use the 1000BASE-T, be careful of the operating temperature. For more details on this, refer to chapter3,
Installation Requirements.
*3: Use a power cable shorter than 3m.

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Table 2.2. Installation Environment Requirements
Model BX-S959SD-7xxx BX-S959SDF2-7xxx
Ambient
specifications
Operating temperature
*4
0 – 50°C(When using 1000BASE-T : 0 - 45°C)
Please refer to chapter 3, “Installation Requirements” for required conditions.
Storage temperature -10 - 60°C
Humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Corrosive gases None
Line-noise
resistance
Line noise
AC line /± 2kV *5,
Signal line / ±1kV (IEC61000-4-4 Level 3, EN61000-4-4 Level 3)
Static
electricity
resistance
Contact discharge /

4kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 2, EN61000-4-2 Level 2)
Atmospheric discharge /

8kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 3, EN61000-4-2 Level 3)
Vibration
resistance
Sweep
resistance
10 - 57Hz/semi-amplitude 0.375 mm 57 - 500Hz/5.0G 60 min. each in x,
y, and z directions (JIS C60068-2-6compliant, IEC68-2-6-compliant)
Impact resistance 100G, half-sine shock for 6 ms in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C0041-compliant, IEC68-2-27-compliant)
Grounding Class D grounding, SG-FG / continuity
*4 : For more details on this, please refer to chapter 3, “Installation Requirements”.
*5 : When AC adapter “ACAP19-01” is used.
Power Management Features
- aSupport both ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) .
- ACPI v2.0 compliant
- Hrdware automatic wake-up
Power Requirements
Your system requires a clean, steady power source for reliable performance of the high frequency CPU on the
product, the quality of the power supply is even more important. For the best performance makes sure your
power supply provides a range of 10.8 V minimum to 31.2 V maximum DC power source.
◆Power Consumption
For typical configurations, the CPU card is designed to operate with at least a 60W power supply. The power
supply must meet the following requirements:
- Rise time for power supply: 2 ms - 30 ms
The following table lists the power supply’s tolerances for DC voltages:
Table 2.3. DC voltage tolerance
DC Voltage Acceptable Tolerance
+ 12V - 24V + 10.8V - 31.2V

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Physical dimensions
BX-S959SD-DC7xxx
BX-S959SDF2-DC7xxx
* The length (L) from the tip of M4 boss to the M4 screw tip should be 5mm or less. If not doing so, it may be exactly fixed.
Figure 2.1. BX-S959SD-DC7xxx / BX-S959SDF2-DC7xxx

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3．Hardware setup
Before Using the Product for the First Time
Follow the next steps to set up this product.
STEP1 By referring to the information in this chapter, install, connect and set this product.
STEP2 Connect cables.
Connect the cable of necessary external devices, such as Printer and display, to this product using
appropriate cables.
STEP3 Tuen on the Power.
After venifying that you have correctly steps 1 and 2, turn on the power. If you find any
abnormality after turning on the power, turn it off and check to see if the setup has been
performed properly.
STEP4 Set up BIOS.
By referring to Chapter 4, set up BIOS. This setup requires a keyboard and a display.
※ Before using this product, be sure to execute “Restore Defaults” to initialize the BIOS
settings to their default values.
(See Chapter 4, “Save & Exit tab”.)
- Be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it before turning the power on for the first time.
- Be sure to connect the display before turning the power on. Connecting the display after turning the power
on may prevent it from being displayed properly.

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Hardware setup
・ Before you start, be sure that the power is turned off.
・ Remove only those screws that are explained. Do not move any other screw.
◆Aattaching the CFast Attachment Fittings
(1) After inserting the CFast Card, fasten the bundled CFast attachment fittings with a screw.
*1 Attached screw (M3x6)
Figure 3.1. Attaching the CFast Attachment Fittings
- Insert the CFast Card face up.
- Screw holes may be damaged if screws are tightened with a torque greater than the specified torque. The
specified tightening torque is 3 – 3.5 kgf･cm.
- If you use a CFast card other than the optional card, we cannot guarantee the specifications of this product.
To use the product within its specifications, be sure to use the optional CFast card.
- To prevent potential damage caused by static electricity, take appropriate anti-static measures (for
example, wearing an anti-static wristband) when inserting or removing the CFast card.
- Do not touch the electronic board components when inserting or removing the CFast card.
- Do not touch the terminals on the CFast card. Doing so may damage the card.
- Be careful not to mistake the orientation of the CFast card when inserting it. Also, do not use excessive
force when inserting the CFast card. Doing so may damage the connector.
- Do not drop or otherwise subject the CFast card to strong impacts before insertion. Doing so may damage
the card.