Contec EPC-2020 Series User manual

Embedded PC EPC Series
EPC-2020 Series
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................i
1. INTRODUCTION 1
About the Product ...............................................................................................................................1
Features........................................................................................................................................ 1
Supported OS ...............................................................................................................................1
Customer Support................................................................................................................................2
Web Site.......................................................................................................................................2
Limited One-Year Warranty ...............................................................................................................2
How to Obtain Service........................................................................................................................2
Liability...............................................................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions...............................................................................................................................3
Safety Information .......................................................................................................................3
Caution on the EPC-2020 Series..................................................................................................3
2. SYSTEM REFERENCE 7
Specification........................................................................................................................................7
Physical Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 10
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13
Before Using the Product for the First Time..................................................................................... 13
Hardware Setup.................................................................................................................................14
Installing the Internal CFast Card .............................................................................................. 14
Installing HDDs .........................................................................................................................15
Installation Requirements........................................................................................................... 16
Installing Expansion Cards......................................................................................................... 18
4. EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION 21
Component Name.............................................................................................................................. 21
Component Function.........................................................................................................................22
Power switch : POWER SW ...................................................................................................... 22
Power LED : POWER LED.......................................................................................................22
Hard disk LED : HDD LED....................................................................................................... 22
Reset switch : RESET SW ......................................................................................................... 22
DVD drive : SLIM DRIVE ........................................................................................................23
Hard disk : HDD1, 2 .................................................................................................................. 23
Serial port interface : COM A, B ............................................................................................... 23
Analog RGB : ANALOG RGB.................................................................................................. 24
HDMI Connector : HDMI.......................................................................................................... 25

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Giga bit-Ethernet : LAN A – B ..................................................................................................26
USB Ports : USB........................................................................................................................26
Line IN Interface: LINE IN........................................................................................................26
Line OUT Interface : LINE OUT...............................................................................................27
MIC in Interface: MIC ...............................................................................................................27
Expansion slot : EXT.SLOT ......................................................................................................27
5. BIOS SETUP 28
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................28
Starting Setup.............................................................................................................................28
Using Setup................................................................................................................................29
Getting Help...............................................................................................................................29
In Case of Problems ...................................................................................................................29
A Final Note About Setup..........................................................................................................29
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................30
Setup Items.................................................................................................................................30
Main ..................................................................................................................................................31
Advanced...........................................................................................................................................32
PCI Subsystem Settings..............................................................................................................34
ACPI Settings.............................................................................................................................35
Trusted Computing.....................................................................................................................36
CPU Configuration.....................................................................................................................37
SATA Configuration ..................................................................................................................38
Intel TXT(LT) Configuration.....................................................................................................39
PCH-FW Configuration .............................................................................................................40
AMT Configuration....................................................................................................................41
USB Configuration.....................................................................................................................43
Super IO Configuration..............................................................................................................44
H/W Monitor..............................................................................................................................49
Serial Port Console Redirection .................................................................................................50
Sandybridge DTS Configuration................................................................................................53
Sandybridge PPM Configuration ...............................................................................................54
Chipset...............................................................................................................................................55
System Agent (SA) Configuration .............................................................................................56
Intel IGFX Configuration...........................................................................................................57
LCD Control...............................................................................................................................58
NB PCIe Configuration..............................................................................................................59
Memory Configuration...............................................................................................................60
PCH-IO Configuration ...............................................................................................................61
USB Configuration.....................................................................................................................62
Boot Configuration............................................................................................................................63
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities ........................................................................................65
Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities .................................................................................................66
UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities.......................................................................................................67

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Security .............................................................................................................................................68
HDD Security Configuration ............................................................................................................ 69
Save & Exit .......................................................................................................................................70
6. SOFTWARE RAID SETUP 71
About the Product .............................................................................................................................71
Starting the setup screen............................................................................................................. 71
Note............................................................................................................................................71
Main Window....................................................................................................................................72
Setup Items................................................................................................................................. 72
Create RAID Volume........................................................................................................................73
RAID Drive [RAID 1(Mirror)] Creation Procedure .................................................................. 74
Delete RAID Volume........................................................................................................................ 76
RAID Drive [RAID 1(Mirror)] Deletion Procedure .................................................................. 76
Software RAID monitoring tool (Rapid storage technology) ........................................................... 78
Rapid storage technology Install................................................................................................ 78
Starting the Rapid storage technology ....................................................................................... 78
Exiting the Rapid storage technology ........................................................................................ 79
Making of mirroring synchronize............................................................................................... 80
Create RAID drive (Mirroring).................................................................................................. 81
Delete RAID drive (Mirroring).................................................................................................. 84
For the error................................................................................................................................ 85
Confirming the error log ............................................................................................................ 86
RAID setup when replacing the HDD............................................................................................... 87
7. APPENDIX 89
Battery Specification.........................................................................................................................89
Removing the Battery When Disposing of the Product ............................................................. 89
Disposing the battery.................................................................................................................. 90
8. LIST OF OPTIONS 91
List of Options ..................................................................................................................................91

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1. Introduction
About the Product
This product is a high-performance FA personal computer equipped with the Intel ® Celeron ™
processor and Intel ® Core ™ processor.
I adopt Embedded-type chipset and CPU. The use of parts that can be stable supply, can be used with
confidence.
Features
Compatible with Intel ® Core ™ processor series Sandy Bridge
I am a lineup of CPU of the following two.
Intel® Core™ i5 2510E
Intel® Celeron™ B810
CPU built-in high-performance graphics
It has (except the Celeron ™ B810) corresponds to the Intel ® HD Graphics 3000, it is possible to play
smoothly videos full HD.
The extended peripherals are supported. Rich interface
I am with extended interface analog RGB, HDMI, 1000BASE-T x 2, USB2.0 x 8, (RS-232C) x 2, such as
audio serial.
I adopt a removable storage structure
Adopt a front accessible 2.5 in. SATA storage, it also supports RAID features such as mirroring.
You can install a riser board that you can implement a PCI board or PCI-Express x 16.
Implementation maximum board size: 312 (L) x 111 (H) up to [mm]
I can be equipped with a RAID card.
Supported OS
- Windows® 7 Professional 32bit / 64bit Japanese
- Windows® 7 Ultimate 32bit
- Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 32bit Multi-Language

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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.
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.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
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
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
Caution on the EPC-2020 Series
Handling Precautions
WARNING
- Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power cables.
- Do not use this product in a location where flammable or corrosive gases are present. Doing so may
lead to explosions, fire, electric shock, or product failures.
- Do not touch the gold-plated terminals (such as the edge connectors) of this product with your hands.
Doing so may lead to malfunctions or product failures. Be sure to turn the power off before
performing such an action.
- When transporting or moving this product, be sure to use the original packaging in which it was
shipped from CONTEC or other equivalent packaging in order to prevent vibrations, impacts, and
static electricity.
- Do not modify the product.
- Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
- When performing operation checks and when using the product, ensure that there are no mistakes
such as incorrectly inserted power cables and signal cables.
- When using the product with cards inserted in the expansion slots, the product may not operate
normally due to the PCI bus load. Therefore, consider the bus load and the priority of the slots in
which cards will be inserted when using the product.
- 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.

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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.
- Continuously operating the product may decrease the service life of the hard disk drive, so use the
standby mode.
- Always disconnect the power cable from the receptacle before mounting or removing the expansion
board, or before connecting or disconnecting any connector.
- 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.
- Use an AC cable that matches the power supply voltage and outlet plug that you are using. (The
included cable is designed for use with a 125 VAC power supply.)
- Component Life:
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 7 years.
* Replacement of expendables is handled as a repair (there will be a charge).
- To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
- Do not use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) that generates square waves. Connecting the
product to this type of UPS may lead to product failure.
- Replacing the battery with an inappropriate type of battery may lead to explosions. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions in the instruction manual.
- When disposing of a used battery, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws
and municipal ordinances.
- If using this product in an environment that is subject to noise, attach a ferrite core to each signal
cable (LAN, USB, serial, analog RGB, HDMI, and line input).

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FCC PART 15 Class A Notice
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

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System Reference
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2. System Reference
Specification
Table 2.1. Functional Specification < 1 / 2 >
Model
EPC-2020-AC17000-C01
EPC-2020-AC27000-C01
CPU
Intel
(R)
Celeron™ Processor B810 1.6GHz
Two cores, two threads, no ECC
Intel
(R)
Core™ i5 Processor 2510E 2.5GHz
Two cores, two threads, no ECC
Chip set
Intel® QM67
BIOS
BIOS (mfd. by AMI)
Memory
4GB(DDR3-1333MHz) x 1
204pin SO-DIMM Socket x 2 (Max. 8GB)
2 GB or 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM addable, no ECC
Graphic
Controller
Intel
(R)
HD Graphics
(Celeron™ mdoel)
Intel
(R)
HD Graphics 3000
(Core™ i5 model)
VIDEO
CPU internal graphics controller (Max1920 x 1200(16,770,000 colors))
Analog RGB x 1, HDMI x 1
Storage
Not equipped as standard
HDD and SSD installable as setup options
Audio
HD Audio compliant
LINE OUT x 1
LINE IN x 1
MIC IN x 1
LAN
LAN-A : Intel 82579LM controller, LAN-B : Intel 82583V controller
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, (Wake On LAN support)
USB
USB A type connector x 8 channels (USB 2.0-compliant)
Serial
RS-232C D-sub 9Pin x 2, Baud rate : 50 - 115,200bps (programmable)
Hardware monitoring
Temperature monitoring, number of fan rotations, power supply voltage monitoring
Watch dog timer
255 level (1sec - 255 sec)
Causes a reset upon time-out.
RTC/CMOS
Lithium backup battery life : 7 years or more (at 25°C)
The real-time clock is accurate within ±3 minutes (at 25°C) per month
Power Management
Power management setup via BIOS
Wake On LAN
Interface
Display
Analog RGB D-SUB 15 pin x 1, HDMI x 1
Audio
LINE OUT: φ3.5 Stereo mini jack (LINE OUT, LINE IN, MIC IN)
CFast card slot
Not equipped as standard
1 slot (CFast CARD (Type I) x 1, bootable)
RAID card
Not equipped as standard
RAID card set (RAID-1, mirroring supported) equippable as setup option
Expansion slot
Not equipped as standard
One selection equippable as setup option
- PCI-Ex16 x 1 slot
- PCI x 1 slot
Serial ATA
2.5inch SATA I/F removable x 2, 2.5inch SATA I/F shadow bay x 1
LAN
2 ports(RJ-45 connector)
USB
8 ports (TYPE-A connector x 8)
RS-232C
2 ports (9 pin D-SUB connector [male])
ROM-DRIVE
SLIM DVD-MULTI-DRIVE x 1
Heat dissipation method
Forced air cooling with a fan
Supported OS
Windows 7 Professional
Windows XP Professional

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Table 2.1. Functional Specification < 2 / 2 >
Model
EPC-2020-AC17000-C01
EPC-2020-AC27000-C01
Power supply (270 W ATX)
Rated input voltage
100 - 240VAC (momentary power failure: 16 ms or more)
Range of input
voltage
90 - 264VAC
Power consumption
(Max.)
100V : 1.6A, 240V : 0.9A
Expansion slot
Current suppliable
over USB
<When setup option PCI-Ex16 x 1 slot is installed >
- Option slot
+3.3V : 3A
+12V : 2.1A
- USB
+5V : 4A(0.5A x 8)
<When setup option PCI × 1 slot is installed >
- Option slot
+3.3V : 1A
+5V : 1A
+12V : 1A
- USB
+5V : 4A(0.5A x 8)
Physical dimensions
(mm)
100(W) x 348(D) x 262(H) (no protrusions)
Weight
About 5.6kg (Without option)
Standard
CE class A, FCC class A, VCCI class A

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Table 2.2. Installation Environment Requirements
Model
EPC-2010
Operating
temperature 5 - 40°C
Storage
temperature -20 - 60°C
Humidity
20 - 85%RH (No condensation)
Floating dust
particles
Not to be excessive
Corrosive gases
None
Vibration resistance
When equipped with setup option HDD and with the power on
Vertical orientation :10 - 55Hz/0.98m/s2(0.1G)
Horizontal orientation : 10 - 55Hz/1.96m/s2(0.2G)
1 oct/minute, 1 cycle (10 to 55 to 10 Hz), 5 cycles in each of the three directions: X, Y, and Z (25
minutes each)
(JIS C 60068-2-6,IEC60068-2-6-compliant)
Setup Options SSD equipped and energized
10 - 57Hz/0.15mm (semi-amplitude)
57-150Hz/19.6m/s2(2G), 1 oct/minute, 1 cycle (10 to 1455 to 10 Hz), 5 cycles in each of the three
directions: X, Y, and Z (40 minutes each)
(JIS C 60068-2-6,IEC 60068-2-6-compliant)
Grounding 98 m/s2(10 G), 11 ms, half-sine wave, 3 times in each direction: X, Y, and Z ± 3 directions (JIS C
60068-2-27,IEC 60068-2-27-compliant)

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Physical Dimensions
Main unit dimensions
Figure 2.1. Main unit dimensions

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Dimensions when attached to the stand
Figure 2.2. Dimensions when attached to the stand

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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 keyboard and a display, to this
product using appropriate cables.
STEP3 Turn on the power.
After verifying that you have correctly followed 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 5, set up BIOS. This setup requires a keyboard and a display.
*1Before using this product, be sure to execute "Restore Defaults" to initialize the BIOS
settings to their default values.
(See Chapter 5, " Main Menu ".)
CAUTION
Be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it before turning the power on for the first time.

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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.
Installing the Internal CFast Card
(1) Remove the screw from the panel, which is being held in place by the said screw, on the base of the
main unit.
(2) Remove the panel.
(3) Insert the CFast card into the main unit.
Figure 3.1. Installing the CFast Card
(4) I screwed the bottom panel.
CAUTION
If you use a CFast card other than the optional card, we cannot guarantee the specifications of this
product. If you want to use the product within its specifications, be sure to use the optional CFast
card.
The specified tightening torque is 5 - 6kgf⋅cm.

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Installing HDDs
You can equip the product with slot-in type 2.5-inch SATA HDDs.
(1) Loosen the HDD case screws on the front of the product, and then pull out the case.
Figure 3.2. Removing the HDD case
(2) Use screws to fix the HDD in place inside the HDD case with the HDD label facing up.
Figure 3.3. Installation of HDD
CAUTION
Please note the mounting direction of the HDD.
The specified tightening torque is 2.5±0.2 kgf･cm.
SATA connector side
Label
Screw

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(3) Return the HDD case to the main unit.
Figure 3.4. HDD Insertion
CAUTION
If you are using, you will not be able to guarantee the specifications of this product the HDD other
than the optional.
If you would like to use within the specification, please use the HDD option of this product.
Installation Requirements
Be sure that the ambient temperature is within the range specified in the installation environment
requirement by making space between the product and device that generates heat or exhaust air.
Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation
Figure 3.5.
Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation