Contec BX-M2510 Series User manual

Reference Manual
CONTENTS
BOX Computer
BX-M2510 Series
Introduction.................................................................. 5
Safety Precautions....................................................13
Product Nomenclature and Function ...............19
Hardware Setup ........................................................33
BIOS Setup ..................................................................44
Software RAID Setup...............................................83
Appendix......................................................................93
Optional Products ................................................. 112
Customer Support and Inquiry......................... 114

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Introduction ....................................................................... 5
1. Related Manuals......................................................................................................................................................6
2. About the Product..................................................................................................................................................7
3. Product Lineup ........................................................................................................................................................8
4. Features......................................................................................................................................................................9
5. Supported OS........................................................................................................................................................11
6. Included Items ......................................................................................................................................................12
Safety Precautions........................................................... 13
1. Safety Information...............................................................................................................................................14
2. Handling Precautions.........................................................................................................................................15
1. FCC PART 15 Class A Notice......................................................................................................................17
2. EN55032 Class A Notice.............................................................................................................................17
3. Display Marking.............................................................................................................................................17
3. Security Warning..................................................................................................................................................18
1. Information security risks...........................................................................................................................18
2. Security measures – e.g..............................................................................................................................18
Product Nomenclature and Function............................ 19
1. Nomenclature of Product Components .....................................................................................................20
2. Description of Product Components...........................................................................................................21
1. LED: POWER, DRIVE ACCESS, STATUS...................................................................................................21
2. DC Power Input Connector: DC-IN ........................................................................................................21
3. Power Switch: POWER SW.........................................................................................................................22
4. LINE OUT Interface: LINE OUT.................................................................................................................22
5. MIC IN Interface: MIC IN............................................................................................................................22
6. Serial-ATA: SATA 1, SATA 2.........................................................................................................................23
7. Giga bit-Ethernet: LAN A, B ......................................................................................................................24
8. USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports: USB 3.2.....................................................................................................................25
9. USB 2.0 Ports: USB2.0 ..................................................................................................................................25
10.Serial Port Interface: SERIAL A, B, C, D..................................................................................................26
11.GPIO Connector: DIO...................................................................................................................................28
12.DVI Interface: DVI-I.......................................................................................................................................30
13.DisplayPort Interface: Display port.........................................................................................................32
Hardware Setup ............................................................... 33
1. Before Using the Product for the First Time.............................................................................................34
2. Hardware Setup....................................................................................................................................................35
1. Installing SATA disk ......................................................................................................................................35
2. Attaching the Attachment Fittings.........................................................................................................37
3. Attaching the FG ...........................................................................................................................................38
4. Fastening the Cable......................................................................................................................................39

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5. Setting the optional Fan Unit...................................................................................................................40
6. Installation Requirements..........................................................................................................................41
BIOS Setup........................................................................ 44
1. Before Configuring BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................45
1. Using Aptio Setup Utility............................................................................................................................46
2. Setup Utility Menu ..............................................................................................................................................49
1. Menu Items......................................................................................................................................................49
2. Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................................50
3. Advanced Menu.............................................................................................................................................51
4. Chipset Menu .................................................................................................................................................67
5. Security Menu.................................................................................................................................................72
6. Boot Menu.......................................................................................................................................................75
7. Save & Exit Menu..........................................................................................................................................76
8. CONTEC Utility Menu ..................................................................................................................................78
Software RAID Setup....................................................... 83
1. Outline .....................................................................................................................................................................84
2. Create RAID Volume (RAID1(Mirror)) ..........................................................................................................85
3. Delete RAID Volume (RAID1(Mirror))...........................................................................................................89
4. RAID setup when replacing SATA disk ........................................................................................................91
Appendix .......................................................................... 93
1. System Reference ................................................................................................................................................94
1. Specifications..................................................................................................................................................94
2. Power Management Features ..................................................................................................................96
2. Physical Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................97
3. POST Codes ...........................................................................................................................................................98
4. SERIAL I/O Address and Register Function .............................................................................................101
5. Watch-Dog-Timer..............................................................................................................................................106
6. Battery Disposal .................................................................................................................................................108
1. Battery Specification ..................................................................................................................................108
2. Dispose of the Battery...............................................................................................................................109
7. Life of SSD ............................................................................................................................................................110
1. About write endurance.............................................................................................................................110
2. About S.M.A.R.T...........................................................................................................................................111
Optional Products.......................................................... 112
1. Optional Products .............................................................................................................................................113
Customer Support and Inquiry.................................... 114
1. Services..................................................................................................................................................................115

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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)
Reference 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.
Download from
the
Contec
website (PDF)
MICROSOFT
SOFTWARE
LICENSE TERMS *1
Must read this after opening
the package.
This describes the rights and
conditions of user when using
Windows software.
Download from
the
Contec
website (PDF)
Manual for OS
Pre-installed Type
*1
Must read this after opening
the package.
This describes the basic
information of OS, and the
procedures of setup and
recovery.
Download from
the
Contec
website (PDF)
*1 Reference for pre-installed types only.
Download MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
Download it from the following URL.
Download
https://www.contec.com/support/useterms/
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 product is a fan-less and high-performance embedded type computer with the nine-generation
Intel®CPU processor. The product offers high performance and low power consumption over a
wide temperature range (-10°C to +60°C with an airflow of 0.7 m/s without a fan; -10°C to +70°C
using the optional fan).
The Xeon E-2278GEL, Core i5 9500TE, Core i3 9100TE or Celeron G4900T processor can be selected
for the CPU.
Various interfaces such as dual LAN / USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / DVI-I / RS-232C / DIO and the slot-
in 2.5 inches SATA hard disk bay unit being installed, this product is best suited to displaying images
including digital signage.
Embedded-type CPU has been adopted.
The use of readily available parts ensures the product to be applied easily. In addition, Contec-
customized BIOS allows support to be provided at the BIOS level.

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3.Product Lineup
The product has eight types.
Type CPU Memory OS
Storage
device
BX-M2510-J804NA
Xeon E-2278GEL
processor
8GB
ECC
None
None
BX-M2510-J804L07W19 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
SSD(TLC)
128GB
BX-M2510-J504NA
Core i5 9500TE
processor
8GB
Non ECC
None
None
BX-M2510-J504L07W19 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
SSD(TLC)
128GB
BX-M2510-J404NA
Core i3 9100TE
Processor
8GB
ECC
None
None
BX-M2510-J404L07W19 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
SSD(TLC)
128GB
BX-M2510-J204NA
Celeron G4900T
processor
None
None
BX-M2510-J204L07W19 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
SSD(TLC)
128GB

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4.Features
Ninth-generation Xeon, Core i5, Core i3, Celeron
processor adopted
This product adopts the CPU that saves power consumption and also provides high computing and graphic performances.
Embedded-type CPU makes the stable supply possible.
Operation capable in a wide temperature range
between -10 and + 60°C
Achieves stable operation in a wide temperature range of -10 to +60°C *1
When using the optional fan (BX-FAN-06), stable operation is possible between -10°C and 70°C.
"Power failure protection system" features power-off
without OS shutdown
Equipped with the "Power failure protection system" function that protects data and prohibits writing to storage in the event of power
failure. Along with the lockdown (disk writing suppression) function of Windows IoT Enterprise, power can be safely turned off without
a shutdown process. Moreover, file system damage or data damage caused by sudden power failure can be avoided.
High-security design contributes to a highly reliable
system
The latest security functions such as TPM2.0 and Secure Boot, as well as CONTEC's original functions including the USB Boot Protect are
provided. This product is designed with the high security required for industrial applications in mind.
CONTEC-customized BIOS provides useful utility
Useful utility of BIOS *2 customized by CONTEC is provided. The "CONTEC Fast Boot" achieves Windows startup in 10 seconds.*3
The "Disk Copy" function provides secure disk backup at the BIOS level, and also supports backup in file format or compressed file format.
We also offer the CONTEC tools “BIOS update tool” for updating BIOS.*4
Fan-less design reduces maintenance work
The product is fan-less to ensure a totally spindle-less design that simplifies maintenance, relieving the concern about dust or foreign
matter to get into the product. Moreover, along with minimized use of degrading parts greatly reduce maintenance work.
Major types of peripherals are supported with rich
interfaces
It has a variety of extended interface such as DVI-I x 1, DisplayPort×1, 1000BASE-T x 2, USB3.2 Gen2 x 4, USB2.0 x 2, serial (RS-232C) x 4
and DIO x 1.
It has two slot-in type of 2.5-inch SATA disk 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.

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The attachment fitting and cable ties prevent problems
caused by cable disconnections
For connectors with no locking mechanism such as USB cable, unnecessary trouble can be avoided by the use of cable ties for prevention
of cable disconnection.
*1 In an airflow environment of 0.7m/s
*2 For details, see each setting in the [BIOS Setup] section.
*3 It is the actual measured value when Windows 10 and HORM function are enabled at the factory. Time may vary depending on
configuration. Note that TXE, TPM, Network Stack, and SMART Self Test are not supported when the CONTEC Fast Boot is enabled.
*4 Contact your retailer for more information.

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5.Supported OS
-Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC 64bit (Japanese / English / Chinese / Korean)

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6.Included Items
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.
BX-M2510-Jx0xNA
[Base Type]
BX-M2510-Jxxxxxxxxx
[OS Pre-install Type]
Name
Pcs.
Pcs.
The Main Body
1
1
The Attachment Fittings
2
2
The Attachment Rubbers
4
4
Cable Clamp for USB
1
1
Screw for USB Cable (M3×6)
1
1
Screws For 2.5 Inches HDD
(M3 x 4)
8 4
Washer Assembled Screw
(M3 x 8)
4 4
Washer Assembled Screws for
attachment (M4 x 8, Black)
8 8
Power Supply
Connector
Complete Set
Power
Connector
1 1
Contact
4
4
Cable Tie for USB Cable
1
1
Cable Tie for Audio Cable
1
1
DVI-Analog RGB Conversion
Adapter
1 1
Product Guide
1
1
* The Reference Manual of this product is provided as the PDF file in the CONTEC web page.
Such information as hardware setup, component functions, and BIOS setup are indicated in the
Manual, please refer to it if needed.
Production Configuration Drawings

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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
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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2.Handling Precautions
WARNING
Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting AC
power cable.
Do not modify the product.
Always turn off the power before inserting or removing the cards or cables.
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.
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.
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.
e.g. - Exposure to direct sun - In the vicinity of a heat source
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 SSD/HDD.
Always disconnect the power cable from the receptacle before mounting or removing the
expansion card, or before connecting /disconnecting any connector.
As for the product with a D-SUB connector, the appropriate tightening torque for the cable
connector is less than 2 kgf⋅cm.
To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off this product.

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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.
SATA disk slot is not hot-pluggable. Do not touch SATA disk, or insert /remove the disk while
the product power is on. Doing so may lead to malfunctions or system damages.
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 for 16 hours a day is 10 years or longer.
(2) SSD --- SSD is used for the OS storage area with the SSD type.
The assumed life is 3,000 rewrites for MLC types and TLC types.
For details, refer to the Appendix.
* 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.

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1. FCC PART 15 Class A Notice
NOTE
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 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.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2. EN55032 Class A Notice
Warning:
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
3. Display Marking
Display of power
(Input Rating Label)
Display of
functional earth
terminal
Display of Hot
surface
DC power supply
Functional earth
terminal
Hot surface

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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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Product Nomenclature
and Function
This section describes product component names and their
functions, pin assignment of each connector.

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1.Nomenclature of Product Components
Component names of the product are shown in the figure below.
Front
Rear
Name
Function
DC-IN
DC power connector
POWER SW
PC Power switch
POWER LED
Power ON display LED
DRIVE ACCESS LED
Drive access display LED
STATUS LED
Status LED
LINE OUT
Line out (3.5φ PHONE JACK)
MIC IN
Mic in (3.5φ PHONE JACK)
LAN A
Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connector
LAN B
Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connector
USB 3.2
USB 3.2 Gen2 port connector x4
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 port connector x2
SERIAL A
Serial port A connector (9-pin D-SUB male) (RS-232C/422/485)
SERIAL B
Serial port B connector (9-pin D-SUB male) (RS-232C)
SERIAL C
Serial port C connector (9-pin D-SUB male) (RS-232C)
SERIAL D
Serial port D connector (9-pin D-SUB male) (RS-232C)
DIO
GPIO port connector (9-pin D-SUB female)
DVI-I
Display (29-pin female)
DisplayPort
Display (20-pin female)
SATA1
2.5-inch HDD/SSD slot
SATA2
2.5-inch HDD/SSD slot