Contec 955S Series User manual

IPC Series
BOX-PC 955S Series
Fanless, Atom N2600
CFast, DC input
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Check Your Package
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Product Configuration List
BX-955SD-DC6000
[Base Model]
BX-955S-DC6311
[WES2009 Model
(VGA)]
BX-955SD-DC6311
[WES2009 Model
(DVI)]
BX-955SD-DC6312
[WES7 Model]
Name Pcs. Pcs. Pcs.
BOX-PC 1 1 1
The attachment fittings 2 2 2
CFast card removal prevention fitting 1 1 1*1 1*1
CFast card removal prevention fitting 2 1 1 1
USB removal prevention fitting (base) 1 1 1
USB removal prevention fitting (angle) 4 4 4
Washer assembled screw (M3 x 6) 4 4 4
Washer assembled screw (M3 x 8, black) 6 6 6
Washer assembled and cross recessed
hexagonal bolt (M4 x 10, black) 4 4 4
Power supply connector complete set
Power connector 1 1 1
Contact 4 4 4
Cable clamp 2 2 2
DVI-analog RGB conversion adapter 1 1 1
Product guide (this sheet) 1 1 1
IPC Precaution List 1 1 1
Warranty Certificate 1 1 1
Serial number label 1 1 1
Royalty consent contract ―1 1
Setup Procedure Document ―1 ―
Notes on Windows Embedded Standard ―1 ―
Notes on using Windows Embedded
Standard 7 & Setup Procedure Document ――1
Recovery Media *2 ―1 1
*1 It is attached to the main body.
*2 Please confirm latest information on the CONTEC homepage.

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Product Configuration Image
(BX-955Sx)
CFast card removal
prevention fitting 2
Notes on using
Windows Embedded
Standard
Notes on using
Windows
Embedded
Standard
IPC Precaution
List
Product guide
Product
guide IPC Precaution
List
Warranty
Certificate
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Serial number
label
Warranty
Certificate
Royalty consent
contract
Royalty
consent
contract
Setup Procedure
Document
Setup
Procedure
Document
Recovery Media
The attach
ment fittings CFast card removal
prevention fitting 1 USB removal prevention fitting (base)
USB removal prevention
fitting (angle)
Cable clamp
Power supply connector
complete set
Contact
Power connector
Washer assembled
screw (M3 x 6)
Washer assembled
screw (M3 x 8, black)
Washer assembled and
cross recessed hexagonal bolt
(M4 x 10, black)
DVI-analog RGB
conversion adapter
BOX-PC
* See the Product Configuration List to check if all the components are included for the specified number of units.
Copyright
Copyright 2013 CONTEC CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS, Microsoft
and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents
Check your package.................................................................................................................................i
Copyright.................................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................iii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
About the Product ...................................................................................................................................1
Features ............................................................................................................................................1
Supported OS ...................................................................................................................................2
Customer Support....................................................................................................................................3
Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................3
Limited One-Year Warranty...................................................................................................................3
How to Obtain Service............................................................................................................................3
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................4
Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................4
Caution on the BX-955Sx Series.....................................................................................................4
2. SYSTEM REFERENCE 7
Specification............................................................................................................................................7
Power Management Features..................................................................................................................9
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................10
Power Consumption.......................................................................................................................10
Physical Dimensions.............................................................................................................................11
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13
Before Using the Product for the First Time........................................................................................13
Hardware Setup.....................................................................................................................................14
Attaching the CFast Attachment Fittings......................................................................................14
Attaching the Attachment Fittings ................................................................................................14
Attaching the FG............................................................................................................................15
Fastening the Cable........................................................................................................................16
Installation of VESA metal fittings...............................................................................................17
Installation Requirements..............................................................................................................18
4. EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION 21
Component Name..................................................................................................................................21
Front View......................................................................................................................................21

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Side View........................................................................................................................................21
System Configuration............................................................................................................................22
Component Function .............................................................................................................................23
LED: POWER, ACCESS, STATUS .............................................................................................23
DC Power Input Connector : DC-IN .............................................................................................23
POWER SW ...................................................................................................................................24
Line out Interface: LINE OUT ......................................................................................................24
MIC in Interface: MIC ...................................................................................................................24
Giga bit-Ethernet: LAN A – B.......................................................................................................25
USB Ports .......................................................................................................................................26
Serial Port Interface : SERIAL A - B............................................................................................27
Serial Port Interface : SERIAL A - B............................................................................................27
DVI Interface : DVI .......................................................................................................................28
CFast Card Connector (Primary IDE Connection) : CFast1.........................................................30
5. BIOS SETUP 31
Introduction............................................................................................................................................31
Starting Setup.........................................................................................................................................31
Using Setup............................................................................................................................................32
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................32
In Case of Problems .......................................................................................................................32
A Final Note About Setup..............................................................................................................32
Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................33
Setup Items .....................................................................................................................................33
Main .......................................................................................................................................................34
Advanced ...............................................................................................................................................35
PCI Subsystem Settings .................................................................................................................37
ACPI Settings .................................................................................................................................38
CPU Configuration.........................................................................................................................39
IDE Configuration..........................................................................................................................40
USB Configuration.........................................................................................................................41
Super I/O Configuration.................................................................................................................42
Serial Port A Configuration ...........................................................................................................43
Serial Port B Configuration............................................................................................................44
Hardware Monitor ..........................................................................................................................45
PPM Configuration.........................................................................................................................46
Chipset ...................................................................................................................................................47
Host Bridge.....................................................................................................................................48
Memory Frequency and Timing ....................................................................................................49
Intel IGD Configuration.................................................................................................................50
South Bridge...................................................................................................................................51
TPT Devices ...................................................................................................................................53
Boot........................................................................................................................................................55

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Security..................................................................................................................................................56
Save & Exit ...........................................................................................................................................57
POST Beep............................................................................................................................................59
Position and Settings of the ROM Clear Switches ..............................................................................60
6. APPENDIX 61
Memory Map.........................................................................................................................................61
I/O Port Addresses ................................................................................................................................62
Interrupt Level List ...............................................................................................................................63
POST Codes ..........................................................................................................................................64
SERIAL I/O Address and Register Function.......................................................................................66
Watch-Dog-Timer.................................................................................................................................72
Status LED ............................................................................................................................................76
Battery ...................................................................................................................................................78
Difference Between BX-955 and BX-955S.........................................................................................78
7. LIST OF OPTIONS 79

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1. Introduction
About the Product
This product is a small PC for embedded use that is equipped with an Intel(R) Atom N2600 1.6 GHz,
low-power, dual core processor.
This product has a fanless and slitless case, uses CFast for storage, and has a completely spindleless
design.
This product is equipped with various expansion interfaces such as 1000BASE-T, USB 2.0, and serial.
This product is the successor to the BX955 and has achieved high calculation capabilities such as an
improved CPU processing capability that is twice that of its predecessor. In addition, this product assists
our customers in their implementations of plans to reduce running costs and energy usage. Thanks to
its installation compatibility, this product can be swapped into existing systems.
Its rich variety of expansion interfaces, such as 1000BASE-T, USB 2.0, and serial, and its usage of
CFast cards for storage enable this product to be designed in a completely spindleless manner.
This product is available in the following 4 models :
- Base model with Intel(R) Atom Processor N2600 1.6GHz
BX-955SD-DC6000 (Memory 2GB, without OS, CFast card)
- Windows Embedded Standard 2009 model, VGA type with Intel(R) Atom Processor N2600 1.6GHz
BX-955S-DC6311 (Memory 2GB, with OS, 4GB, CFast card)
- Windows Embedded Standard 2009 model, DVI type with Intel(R) Atom Processor N2600 1.6GHz
BX-955SD-DC6311 (Memory 2GB, with OS, 4GB, CFast card)
- Windows Embedded Standard 7 model with Intel(R) Atom Processor N2600 1.6GHz
BX-955SD-DC6312 (Memory 2GB, with OS, 8GB, CFast card)
Features
- Dual core energy saving processor with HyperThreading Technology
This product uses a dual core, four-thread Intel(R) Atom N2600 1.6 GHz processor. This enables the
product to perform stable concurrent processing at the same time of multiple applications such as
communication, control, and HMI applications.
Compared to the conventional BX955, this product boasts CPU performance that is twice that of its
predecessor, which enables this product to be applied to uses that require higher levels of calculation
processing.
- Contributes to Reductions in Running Cost and Energy Usage
Although this product guarantees sufficient performance, it sports low power consumption. The
slitless and fanless design leads to a reduction in maintenance and inspection work. What's more, as a
resource-saving PC, this product assists our customers in their implementations of plans to reduce
running costs and energy usage.

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- Serving the downsizing of equipment, a small footprint design for A5-sized installation area
This product adopts space-saving design of 182(W) x 155(D) x 35(H), permitting placement in the
smaller, A5-sized space with opening of only 50mm. It largely serves downsizing of your equipment,
fits any area with the aestheticness kept. It is also possible to attach to the VESA standard 75 x 75, 100
x 100mm using the optional fittings.
- Remote power management function to reduce operation tasks
This product supports timed/automated system start-up (Resume By Alarm). For example, it enables
unattended operation, such as starting to show information of an establishment in unison at opening
time. Also, it supports system start-up externally via network (Wake On LAN) and modem (Power On
by Ring). It encourages significant labor saving in operation.
- Major types of peripherals are supported with rich interfaces including two CFast card slots
It has a variety of extended interface such as 1000BASE-T x 2, USB2.0 x 4, serial (RS-232C) x 2.
It has two CFast card slots that can use for OS and data. They are very useful because you can use one
slot for system start-up and the other for maintenance, system log, or taking away the collected data.
- Falling-off prevention tools and fixing clamps
provided to avoid trouble caused by
disconnected cable
This product stays trouble-free, being equipped
with USB removal prevention fitting and cable
clamp for connectors with no locking mechanism,
such as USB cable, and with hardware to properly
mount and avoid falling out of CFast card.
- Safety design required for embedded applications
For Windows Embedded Standard installed model, it is possible to use the EWF*1 function of OS. It is
designed for safety required for embedding purpose, for example, prohibiting unwanted writing to the
CFast card with EWF function will relieve the concern about the writing limits to the CFast card and
prevent an unintentional system alteration.
*1 EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) is a function specific to Windows Embedded Standard that protects the disk from being actually
written by redirecting the writing to RAM.
- A wide range of power supplies (10.8 - 31.2VDC) supported
As the product supports a wide range of power (10.8 - 31.2VDC), it can be used in a variety of power
environments. The separately available AC adapter adds support for 100VAC power.
Supported OS
- Windows Embedded Standard 2009
- Windows Embedded Standard 7

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
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English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
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CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
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Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
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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.