Contec IPC SERIES User manual

IPC Series
BOX-PC
for BX-830 Series
Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop 64bit
Operational Check Manual
CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Copyright
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Table of Contents
Copyright..............................................................................................................................................i
Trademarks...........................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
About the Product.........................................................................................................................1
Caution on the BX-830 Series......................................................................................................1
Security Warning..........................................................................................................................2
2. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3
Distribution...................................................................................................................................3
Configuration ...............................................................................................................................3
3. LIST OF OPERATIONAL CHECKS 5
Operational Checks and Results..........................................................................................................5
4. OPERATIONAL CHECK DETAILS 7
4.1 Console Japanese Input.................................................................................................................7
4.2 Monitor Display Check.................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Analog RGB........................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 DVI-D..................................................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Display Port.......................................................................................................................10
4.2.4 Dual display is supported..................................................................................................11
4.3 Audio Operational Check............................................................................................................12
4.3.1 LINE OUT.........................................................................................................................12
4.4 CFast Operational Check.............................................................................................................13
4.4.1 SMART.............................................................................................................................13
4.5 LAN Operational Check..............................................................................................................15
4.5.1 SSH Operations.................................................................................................................15
4.5.2 FTP File Transfer Operations............................................................................................16
4.6 Serial Port Operational Check.....................................................................................................18
4.6.1 Serial Port A and Serial Port B Communication (RS-232C).............................................18
4.6.2 Serial Port C Communication (RS-422/485)..................................................................... 18
4.7 RAS Operational Check..............................................................................................................20
4.7.1 General-purpose I/O Operations........................................................................................20
4.7.2 Status LED Operations......................................................................................................21
4.7.3 Watchdog Timer Operations .............................................................................................21
4.8 Hardware Monitor Operational Check........................................................................................22
4.8.1 CPU and System Temperatures Retrieval .........................................................................22

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4.8.2 Power-supply Voltage Retrieval ....................................................................................... 22
4.9 RTC Operational Check.............................................................................................................. 23
4.10 Power Management Operational Check.................................................................................... 24
4.10.1 S0, S3, and S4 States Check............................................................................................ 24
4.10.2 S5 State Check ................................................................................................................24
5. RAS FUNCTION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 25
5.1 I/O Address .................................................................................................................................26
5.2 Microcomputer Communication Specifications.......................................................................... 27
5.2.1 I2C slave address...............................................................................................................27
5.2.2 Logical Addresses and How to Issue Commands ............................................................. 27
5.2.3 List of Commands.............................................................................................................29
5.3 RAS Preparatory Steps................................................................................................................32
6. ADD THIS LINE 36
6.1 CPU Information (/proc/cpuinfo)................................................................................................ 36
6.2 Memory Information (free , /proc/meminfo) .............................................................................. 39
6.3 PCI Device Information (lspci)................................................................................................... 41
6.4 Runlevel Information (sysv-rc-conf)........................................................................................... 42
6.5 System Load Module Information (lsmod)................................................................................. 44
6.6 IRQ Usage Information (/proc/interrupts)................................................................................... 46
6.7 I/O Port Usage Information (/proc/ioports)................................................................................. 47
6.8 Kernel Module Message Information (dmesg)............................................................................ 49

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1 Introduction
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1. Introduction
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 below before using this manual.
Refer to the User’s Manual for our industrial computer products’ specifications. Refer to “Chapter 5:
RAS Function Supplementary Information” when using particular functions such as the RAS function
on our industrial computer products.
Caution on the BX-830 Series
- 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.
CAUTION

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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.
[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.
[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.
- 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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2. Operating Environment
Distribution
The distributions used and their version information are as follows.
-Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop 64bit (ubuntu-ja-14.04-desktop-amd64.iso)
root@BX-830:~# cat /proc/version
Linux version 3.13.0-24-generic (buildd@panlong) (gcc version 4.8.2 (Ubuntu 4.8.2-19ubuntu1) ) #46-Ubuntu
SMP Thu Apr 10 19:11:08 UTC 2014
root@BX-830:~# uname –a
Linux BX-830 3.13.0-24-generic #46-Ubuntu SMP Thu Apr 10 19:11:08 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
GNU/Linux
Configuration
Table 2.1. Configuration table
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 - -
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 - -
* - : Not specified

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3. List of Operational Checks
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.
Table 3.1. Checks and results
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 6.1
Memory
Memory size, etc., can be confirmed using free
command ○See 6.2
Monitor
Anarog RGB
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System) ○See 4.2.1
DVI-D
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System) ○See 4.2.2
Display Port
Recommended monitor resolution is displayed
(on X Window System) ○See 4.2.3
Dual display
Dual display is supported
(on X Window System) ○See 4.2.4
Audio LINE OUT
Sound is output from the monitor speakers when
using DisplayPort ○See 4.3.1
CFast
S.M.A.R.T. information can be retrieved
○
See 4.4.1
LAN
Network information can be retrieved from DHCP
○
Package installation is possible using “apt”
commands ○
Login is possible using SSH
○
See 4.5.1
File transfer is possible using FTP
○
See 4.5.2
USB
KeyBoard
Keyboard is operational
Japanese input is possible ○See 4.1
Mouse
Mouse is operational
○
CD/DVD
Drive can be mounted
○
Serial
RS-232C
Port A
Port B
Communication is possible ○See 4.6.1

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RS-422/485
Port C Communication is possible ○See 4.6.2
RAS
General-
purpose I/O Input/output operations are possible ○See 4.7.1
LED
Status LED turns on/off
○
See 4.7.2
WDT
Reset is possible after configuring timeout
○
See 4.7.3
Hardware monitoring
CPU and system temperatures can be retrieved
○
See 4.8.1
Power-supply voltage can be retrieved
○
See 4.8.2
RTC
Time can be configured
○
See 4.9
Power Management
Resuming from standby state (S1)
-
Resuming from suspend state (S3)
○
See 4.10.1
Resuming from hibernation state (S4)
○
See 4.10.1
Power OFF (S5 state) operations when shutting down
system ○See 4.10.2

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4. Operational Check Details
4.1 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

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4.2 Monitor Display Check
4.2.1 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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4.2.2 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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4.2.3 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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4.2.4 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.

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4.3 Audio Operational Check
4.3.1 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 Figure 4.1 is displayed. Confirm that sound is output from the monitor by
pressing the [Test] button.
Figure 4.1. HDMI/DisplayPort output test screen

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4.4 CFast Operational Check
4.4.1 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 6.2 2013-07-26 r3841 [x86_64-linux-3.13.0-24-generic] (local build)
Copyright (C) 2002-13, 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: Wed Jan 10 23:32:32 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.

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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 -332
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 -292
242 Total_LBAs_Read 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
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 -67570
247 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -47393
248 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -0
249 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -208
251 Unknown_Attribute 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always -4238
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 -236
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 100 100 000 Old_age Always -47 (Min/Max 25/62)
SMART Error Log not supported
SMART Self-test Log not supported
Selective Self-tests/Logging not supported

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4.5 LAN Operational Check
4.5.1 SSH Operations
Install the SSH server, and confirm that you can remotely log in from a Windows PC.
SSH server installation
root@BX-830:~# apt-get install openssh-server
Using Teraterm on a Windows PC, enter the IP of the box computer, and confirm that connection to the
SSH server is possible.
Enter the username and password used in the Linux configuration.
If everything is in order, connection will be completed as below.