Contec BX-830 Series Quick start guide

Operational Check Manual
CONTENTS
BOX Computer for BX-830 Series
Ubuntu 16.04 Desktop 64bit
Introduction.................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions...................................................... 7
Operational Checks..................................................11
Appendix………………………………………………………37

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
1. Related Manuals......................................................................................................................................................5
2. About the Product..................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions............................................................. 7
1. Safety Information..................................................................................................................................................8
2. Handling Precautions............................................................................................................................................9
3. Security Warning..................................................................................................................................................10
1. Information security risks...........................................................................................................................10
2. Security measures – e.g..............................................................................................................................10
Operational Checks.......................................................... 11
1. Operating Environment.....................................................................................................................................12
2. List of Operational Checks...............................................................................................................................13
1. Operational Checks and Results..............................................................................................................13
3. Operational Check Details................................................................................................................................15
1. Console Japanese Input..............................................................................................................................15
2. Monitor Display Check................................................................................................................................15
3. Audio Operational Check...........................................................................................................................18
4. CFast Operational Check............................................................................................................................19
5. LAN Operational Check..............................................................................................................................21
6. Serial Port Operational Check..................................................................................................................23
7. RAS Operational Check...............................................................................................................................25
8. Watchdog Timer Operations....................................................................................................................26
9. Hardware Monitor Operational Check .................................................................................................27
10.RTC Operational Check...............................................................................................................................27
11.Power Management Operational Check..............................................................................................28
RAS Function.................................................................... 29
1. RAS Function Supplementary Information................................................................................................30
1. I/O Address......................................................................................................................................................31
2. Microcomputer Communication Specifications ...............................................................................31
3. RAS Preparatory Steps ................................................................................................................................36
Appendix .......................................................................... 37
1. System Configuration Information ...............................................................................................................38
1. CPU Information (/proc/cpuinfo)............................................................................................................38
2. Memory Information (free , /proc/meminfo).....................................................................................41
3. PCI Device Information (lspci)..................................................................................................................42
4. Runlevel Information (sysv-rc-conf) ......................................................................................................43
5. System Load Module Information (lsmod) .........................................................................................44
6. IRQ Usage Information (/proc/interrupts) ..........................................................................................46

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7. I/O Port Usage Information (/proc/ioports) .......................................................................................47
8. Kernel Module Message Information (dmesg)..................................................................................48

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Introduction
This section provides necessary information of the product
such as the outline, bundled items and manuals before
actual use.

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1.Related Manuals
The manuals related to the product are listed below.
Read them as necessary along with this document.
Must Read the Following Manuals.
Name
Purpose
Contents
How to get
Product Guide
Must read this after opening
the package.
This lists the product
configuration and describes
the precautions.
Included in the package
(Printed matter)
User’s Manual
Read this when operating
the product.
This describes the hardware
aspects such as functions and
settings.
Download from
the
CONTEC
website (PDF)
IPC Precaution List
Read this before operating
the product.
This describes the precautions
when using the product.
Included in the package
(Printed matter)
Download Manuals
Download the manuals accordingly from the following URL.
Download
https://www.contec.com/download/

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2.About the Product
This manual describes how to install the Linux OS on our industrial computer products and provides
information about the operational check results as well as the minimum configuration and packages
required to run the Linux OS. Refer to it when building your system.
Make sure you understand and agree with the cautions described in "Handling Precautions (page
9 )" before using this manual.
Refer to the User’s Manual for our industrial computer products’ specifications.
Refer to “RAS Function Supplementary Information (page30)” when using particular functions
such as the RAS function on our industrial computer products.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to
use the product safely.
Never fail to read them before using the product.

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1. 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.

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2.Handling Precautions
WARNING
The content of this manual is consistent with the results of operational checks conducted in
our testing environment and does not guarantee proper operations of the Linux OS itself on
our products.
Make sure you thoroughly conduct operational checks when using the content of this
manual.
CONTEC shall not be held liable for damages suffered by you due to the installation or use of
the Linux OS based on the content of this manual.
Please note that we do not accept any questions regarding the Linux OS in general, including
about Linux-related content described in this manual.
Results may differ from the content of this manual if the Linux OS is customized or if changes
are made to the BIOS.

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3.Security Warning
When connecting to the network, be aware of security-related problems. See the examples of
Security measures below and set up the product properly along with the network devices.
1. Information security risks
Unauthorized access from the outside through a network could cause the system halt, data
damage, or exposure to malware. *1
Invaded and used as a stepping stone, a device might attack the others through networks. (a
victim becomes an assailant)
Information might leak without realizing due to the connection to the network.
Secondary damages such as harmful rumors, liability in damages, social credibility fall, and
opportunity loss are expected led by the troubles described above.
*1: Malware (Malicious Software) is software that brings harm to a computer system and performs
unintended operations.
2. Security measures – e.g.
Do not keep using the default password. (Refer to the product manual for the password
setting).
Set a strong password.
Combined with upper and lowercase letters, and numbers so that it cannot be easily
analogized by others.
Change the password periodically.
Disable unnecessary network services and functions.
Restrict access to the network with network devices. *2
Restrict ports to be released on the network with network devices. *2
Create a closed network connection using such as dedicated network or VPN*3
*2: Inquire for setting procedure to manufacturers.
*3: VPN (Virtual Private Network) a secured network that wards off unauthorized access by
protecting the communication path with authentication and encryption.
Unfortunately, there are no perfect ways to avert unauthorized access or close a security hole
that are endlessly found day and night.
Please understand that risks are always involved with the Internet connection, and we strongly
recommend a user should constantly update information security measures.

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Operational Checks
This section describes Linux OS environment in which
operational checks have been conducted and the results of
operational checks.

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1.Operating Environment
Distribution
The distributions used and their version information are as follows.
Ubuntu 16.04 Desktop 64bit（ubuntu-ja-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso）
root@BX-830:~# cat /proc/version
Linux version 4.4.0-21-generic (buildd@lgw01-21) (gcc version 5.3.1 20160413 (Ubuntu 5.3.1-14ubuntu2) ) #37-
Ubuntu SMP Mon Apr 18 18:33:37 UTC 2016
root@BX-830:~# uname –a
Linux BX-830 4.4.0-21-generic #37-Ubuntu SMP Mon Apr 18 18:33:37 UTC 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Configuration
No.
Equipment name
Maker
Model
Remarks
1
Box Computer
CONTEC
BX-830-DC700000
2
CFast Card
CONTEC
CFS-32GBM-A
Product option item
3
USB DVD-ROM
BUFFALO
BRXL-PC6U2-BK
4
USB Keyboard/
USB Mouse
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-
5
Monitor
EIZO
EV2450-DB
RGB/DVI/DisplayPort
CONTEC
FPD-H21XT-AC
RGB
6
Device used to confirm network
communication status
-
Generic PC
7
Speaker
-
8
Mic
-
9
RS-232 cross cable
-
-
10
RS-422/485 cross cable
-
-
11
RAS general-purpose I/O cable
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* - : Not specified

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2.List of Operational Checks
1. Operational Checks and Results
Only basic operations such as the installation and startup are verified as part of the operational
checks. The operational checks were not conducted assuming all possible applications.
This manual covers operational checks that were conducted for the items below.
Item
Details
Result
Remarks
OS
Installation from USB-connected media is possible
○
Typical installation completes successfully
○
CPU
CPU model, etc., can be confirmed from the cpuinfo log
○
See Page 38
Memory
Memory size, etc., can be confirmed using free command
○
See Page 41
Monitor
Analog RGB
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System)
○
See Page 15
DVI-D
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System)
○
See Page 16
Display Port
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System)
○
See Page 17
Dual display
Dual display is supported
(on X Window System)
○
See Page 18
Audio
LINE OUT
Sound is output from the monitor speakers when using
DisplayPort
○
See Page 18
CFast
S.M.A.R.T. information can be retrieved
○
See Page 19
LAN
Network information can be retrieved from DHCP
○
Package installation is possible using “apt” commands
○
Login is possible using SSH
○
See Page 21
File transfer is possible using FTP
○
See Page 22
USB
KeyBoard
Keyboard is operational
Japanese input is possible
○
See Page 15
Mouse
Mouse is operational
○
CD/DVD
Drive can be mounted
○
Serial
RS-232C
Port A
Port B
Communication is possible
○
See Page 23
RS-422/485
Port C
Communication is possible
○
See Page 24
RAS
General-
purpose I/O
Input/output operations are possible
○
See Page 25
LED
Status LED turns on/off
○
See Page 26
WDT
Reset is possible after configuring timeout
○
See Page 26
Hardware monitoring
CPU and system temperatures can be retrieved
○
See Page 27
Power-supply voltage can be retrieved
○
See Page 27

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Item
Details
Result
Remarks
RTC
Time can be configured
○
See Page 27
Power Management
Resuming from standby state (S1)
-
Resuming from suspend state (S3)
○
See Page 28
Resuming from hibernation state (S4)
○
See Page 28
Power OFF (S5 state) operations when shutting down
system
○
See Page 28

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3.Operational Check Details
1. Console Japanese Input
Simultaneously press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “T” on the keyboard to launch the console.
Press “Ctrl” + “Space” or “half-width/full-width” in the console screen.
The [ ] icon is displayed in the upper-right corner of the desktop. Confirm that Japanese can be
input.
root@BX-830:~#
あいうえお
2. Monitor Display Check
Analog RGB
Choose [System Settings] – [All Settings] – [Displays], and launch the display configuration tool.
Confirm that information about the manufacturer of the connected display as well as the
recommended resolution are displayed. In addition, confirm that the optional resolutions and
rotation can be changed.
Special note:
The recommended resolution or the currently selected resolution may not be displayed if the RGB
cable is connected while the OS is running. In that case, use the display configuration tool again to
choose the appropriate resolution.

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DVI-D
Choose [System Settings] – [All Settings] – [Displays], and launch the display configuration tool.
Confirm that information about the manufacturer of the connected display as well as the
recommended resolution are displayed. In addition, confirm that the optional resolutions and
rotation can be changed.
Special note:
The recommended resolution or the currently selected resolution may not be displayed if the DVI
cable is connected while the OS is running. In that case, use the display configuration tool again to
choose the appropriate resolution.

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Display Port
Choose [System Settings] – [All Settings] – [Displays], and launch the display configuration tool.
Confirm that information about the manufacturer of the connected display as well as the
recommended resolution are displayed. In addition, confirm that the optional resolutions and
rotation can be changed.
Special note:
The recommended resolution or the currently selected resolution may not be displayed if the
DisplayPort cable is connected while the OS is running. In that case, use the display configuration
tool again to choose the appropriate resolution.

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Dual display is supported
Choose [System Settings] – [All Settings] – [Displays], and launch the display configuration tool.
Confirm that information about the manufacturer of the connected display as well as the
recommended resolution are displayed. In addition, confirm that the optional resolutions and
rotation can be changed.
3. Audio Operational Check
LINE OUT
Choose [System Settings] – [All Settings] – [Sound], and launch the sound configuration tool.
When using DisplayPort, select “HDMI/DisplayPort (internal audio)” as the output destination, and
press the [Test] button. The following figure is displayed. Confirm that sound is output from the
monitor by pressing the [Test] button.
HDMI/DisplayPort output test screen

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4. CFast Operational Check
SMART
Confirm that S.M.A.R.T. information can be retrieved.
root@BX-830:~# apt-get install smartmontools
root@BX-830:~# smartctl –a /dev/sda
smartctl 6.5 2016-01-24 r4214 [x86_64-linux-4.4.0-21-generic] (local build)
Copyright (C) 2002-16, Bruce Allen, Christian Franke, www.smartmontools.org
=== START OF INFORMATION SECTION ===
Device Model: HAGIWARA SOLUTIONS LFD10S-032GC(A00AFS
Serial Number: HSS32G15031900004029
Firmware Version: 20140822
User Capacity: 32,212,647,936 bytes [32.2 GB]
Sector Size: 512 bytes logical/physical
Rotation Rate: Solid State Device
Device is: Not in smartctl database [for details use: -P showall]
ATA Version is: ATA8-ACS (minor revision not indicated)
Local Time is: Thu Jan 11 22:29:53 2018 JST
SMART support is: Available - device has SMART capability.
SMART support is: Enabled
=== START OF READ SMART DATA SECTION ===
SMART overall-health self-assessment test result: PASSED
General SMART Values:
Offline data collection status: (0x00) Offline data collection activity
was never started.
Auto Offline Data Collection: Disabled.
Total time to complete Offline
data collection: ( 0) seconds.
Offline data collection
capabilities: (0x00) Offline data collection not supported.
SMART capabilities: (0x0002) Does not save SMART data before
entering power-saving mode.
Supports SMART auto save timer.
Error logging capability: (0x00) Error logging NOT supported.
No General Purpose Logging support.
SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 1
Vendor Specific SMART Attributes with Thresholds:
ID# ATTRIBUTE_NAME FLAG VALUE WORST THRESH TYPE UPDATED WHEN_FAILED
RAW_VALUE
5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct 0x0033 100 100 005 Pre-fail Always -0
12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -337
192 Power-Off_Retract_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -3
196 Reallocated_Event_Count 0x0033 100 100 005 Pre-fail Always -0
232 Available_Reservd_Space 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
233 Media_Wearout_Indicator 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
241 Total_LBAs_Written 0x0033 086 086 005 Pre-fail Always -296
242 Total_LBAs_Read 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0

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243 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
244 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
245 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
246 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -67992
247 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -48134
248 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
249 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -212
251 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 4291
252 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
253 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
254 Unknown_SSD_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
255 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -238
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 100 100 000 Old_age Always -48 (Min/Max
25/62)
SMART Error Log not supported
SMART Self-test Log not supported
Selective Self-tests/Logging not supported