DFI VC230-AL User manual

VC230-AL
In-Vehicle Box PC
User’s Manual
A-545-M-2005
Preliminary
Version

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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Table of Contents
About this Manual.................................... 4
Warranty ................................................. 4
Static Electricity Precautions ..................... 4
Safety Measures....................................... 4
Safety Precautions ................................... 5
About the Package................................... 5
Before Using the System .......................... 5
Chapter 1 - Introduction........................... 6
Overview.................................................................................6
Key Features ...........................................................................6
Specifications...........................................................................7
Getting to Know the VC230-AL .................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ...................... 10
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices................... 11
Removing the Chassis Cover................................................... 11
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings..................... 14
Clear CMOS Data ................................................................... 14
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors............. 16
Front Panel I/O Ports .............................................................16
Rear Panel I/O Ports ..............................................................16
Display Outputs ....................................................................... 17
RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................ 17
Power Connector...................................................................... 18
USB Ports................................................................................ 19
COM Ports / CANbus................................................................. 19
SMBus .................................................................................... 20
Speaker-out Connector ............................................................. 21
DC-in Connector ...................................................................... 21
Battery ................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6 - Mounting Options .................. 24
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ........................... 25

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual can be obtained from the DFI website at www.dfi.com. To
download the user’s manual from our website, please go to Support > Download Center. On
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Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal-
lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con
nectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
Battery:
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-
ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-
tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-
sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• 1 VC230-AL system unit
• 1 CD disk includes
- Manual
- Drivers
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
Optional Items
• Wall Mount kit
• Power Cord
• Power Adapter: Wide Range 9~36V
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System
Before powering-on the system, prepare the basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least one of the fol-
lowing internal components.
• Storage devices such as CFast card, Mini PCIe and/or mSATA card, M.2 modules, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals, which will normally include at least a keyboard,
a mouse and a video display.
Safety Precautions
• Use the correct DC input voltage range.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
• Keep this system away from humidity.
• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on
top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system
and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.
• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated the system.
- The system has been exposed to moisture.
- The system is not working properly.
- The system dropped or is damaged.
- The system has obvious signs of breakage.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the
unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does
not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Overview Key Features
Model Name VC230-AL
Processor Intel Atom®Processor E3900 Series, BGA 1296
LAN Two LAN ports
COM One serial and CANbus port
Display One DVI-I
One HDMI
GPIO One 8-bit GPIO connector
USB Two USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Type A ports
Power In-vehicle power management features
Front View
Rear View

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Chapter 1
Specications
Chapter 1
Notes:
1. Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales
representative for more information.
2. Windows 10 will be available upon request. Please contact your sales represen-
tative for more information.
Vibration MIL-STD 810G 514.6C-3
Shock MIL-STD-810G 516.6
Construction • Aluminum + SPGC Metal
Mounting • Wall mount
- Mounting brackets and screws(1)
Dimensions • 180mm x 50mm x 121.2mm (W x H x D)
Weight • 800g
Environment • Operating Temp: -40 to 70°C
• Storage Temp: -40 to 85°C
OS Support
• Windows 10 64-bit
• Linux
• CentOS 7
Certications CE/FCC Class B/E-mark (E13)
Processor System Intel Atom®Processor E3900 Series, BGA 1296*
Intel Atom
®
x7-E3950 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W
Intel Atom
®
x5-E3940 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (1.8GHz), 9W
Intel Atom
®
x5-E3930 Processor, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.3GHz (1.6GHz), 6.5W
Chipset • One SODIMM memory socket support up to 8GB
• Single Channel DDR3L 1600/1866MHz
Memory One 260-pin SODIMM
• Supports singlel-channel DDR3L 1600/1866MHz
• Supports up to 8GB system memory
Graphics Intel®HD Graphics
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x DVI-I
HDMI: resolution up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
DVI-I: resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
Triple/Dual
Display HDMI + DVI-I
Storage One 2.5" SATA drive bay
• SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
• 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB eMMC onboard (available upon request)
Ethernet One Intel®I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
Expansion - One full-size Mini PCIe with dual micro SIM sockets (PCIe/USB)
- One full-size Mini PCIe with one micro SIM socket (PCIe/USB)
- One half-size mSATA
GPS u-blox NEO-M8N onboard
NEO-M8U/L as option to support Dead Reckoning
FRONT I/O - One speaker out with dual 5W Amp
- One reset button
- One HDMI port
- One DVI-I connector
- One power and HDD LED
- One 8-bit isolated DIO up to 30V input: 4 x DI & 4 x DO
- One DB9: 2 x CAN-Bus ports
- One 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block
Rear I/O - 2 x GbE (RJ-45)
- 1 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
- 2 x USB 2.0 & USB 3.0 Type A ports
- 1 x SMA type antenna Hole (GPS antenna) & FME type antenna Hole

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Power LED (green)
Indicates system status as below.
Reset Button
Press to reset the system.
Speaker Connector
One speaker port with dual 5W amplier.
HDMI*
Connects the HDMI port of a display device.
GPIO Connector
Provides 8-bit GPIO pins.
CANbus Ports
Provides two CAN Bus ports.
HDD LED (Blue)
Indicates the status of the storage devices including the SATA drive and the mSATA card.
Getting to Know the VC230-AL
Chapter 1
Front View Rear View
COM 1 Port
Connects RS232/RS422/RS485 devices.
USB 3.0/2.0 Ports
Connect all devices with USB Type A ports and support data rate according to USB 3.0, 2.0
and 1.1 specifications.
LAN Ports
Connect the system to a local area network.
Remote Switch
Connects power switch for distant power-on and off control.
Power Connector
3-pole connector connects power supply and car ignition.
Antenna Holes
Connect antennas for wireless communication.
Disk Drive LED
Disk Drive State Drive access
activity Drive present or not present
LED Behavior Blink Off
GPIO
Speaker
Reset
DVI-I
CAN Bus HDMI*
HDD LED
Power LED LAN 2LAN 1
Remote
Power-on Switch
Built-in GPS receiver
antenna
VCC/IGN/GND
(Connects to car battery
and power ignition)
USB 3.0
COM 1
USB 2.0
Grounding
FME
Antenna
hole
Status LED
ACPI States Powered-On Standby/Sleep Hibernate/
Soft off
LED Behavior Always ON Blinks Off
Align this edge with the left side
of the connector
Note:
The HDMI is a DP/HDMI combo port but can only transmit HDMI signals. Please plug in
an HDMI cable with the right orientation and alignment to avoid damage to the connec-
tor. Please see a video at https://youtu.be/SUj07rfN5l8 for detailed instructions.
angled-corner
aligning side Align this edge with the left side
of the connector

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Chapter 1
Mechanical Dimensions
Chassis Dimension
Chapter 1
Front View
Rear View
Right View
Top View
Left View

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 2
Preparing the System
Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
• Any means of power supply
• Screwdriver
Installing Devices
The following devices can be installed in the system.
• Mini PCIe (with SIM) /mSATA cards
Configuring the BIOS
You may need to change configurations such as the date, time and settings of devices in the
system before you install an operating system or deploy the device in your operating environ-
ment.
1. Power on the system.
2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen.
Press the Delete key to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Installing the Operating System
Most operating system software can be installed using a DVD or bootable USB drive. Be sure
to install a storage device.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on installing a SATA drive or an mSATA
card.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating system.
Installing the Drivers
The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to the
Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices
Removing the Chassis Cover
Please observe the following guidelines and follow the procedure to open the system.
1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered
off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. The 14 mounting screws on the bottom and two sides of the system are used to secure the
cover to the chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
4. After removing the mounting screws, lift the chassis cover to open the system. To access the
SODIMM and Mini PCIe and SIM card slots, remove the four screws to uninstall the power
board.
Power board
SATA mount bracket
& Mounting screw
SATA mount bracket
& Mounting screw

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Installing a SATA Drive
The system supports one SATA drive. To install a SATA drive, uninstall the SATA mount bracket
from the system.
Power board
SATA mount bracket
& Mounting screw
SATA mount bracket
& Mounting screw
Install the SATA on the SATA mount bracket and place the installed SATA drive back in the sys-
tem and secure it with 4 mounting screws.
SATA mounting screw
SATA mount bracket screw
The system supports one DDR3L-1600/1866MHz SODIMM up to 8GB. To install a memory mod-
ule, grasp the memory module by its edges and align the module’s notch with the socket’s notch;
then insert the memory into the socket at an angle and push it down until you feel a click.
SODIMM
Installing a SODIMM
Note:
The SODIMM socket only accepts DDR3L memory modules.
Power board
Mounting screws
Mounting screws

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Installing a Mini PCIe Card
Installing a Wi-Fi card in the half-size Mini PCIe slot
The system board is equipped with 3 Mini PCIe slots: two full-size (Mini PCIe1: support for dual
micro SIM socket 1&2 ; Mini PCIe2: support for micro SIM socket 3) and one half-size slots (mSA-
TA).
To install a Mini PCIe card:
Grasp the Mini PCIe card by its edges and align the notch in the connector of the PCIe card with
the notch in the connector on the system board. Push the Mini PCIe card down and use the pro-
vided mounting screws to secure the card on the system board.
Install the card at
an angle
Slide right to close
Mini PCIe card
Installing a SIM Card
Open the SIM card socket by pushing the white latch inward. Slide the card holder left to open
it. Place the card with the IC facing down and the angled corner aligning with the socket's angled
corner so it will be correctly in contact with the system board.
Slide left to open

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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
JP3
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On:
Normal (default)
1
3
2
1
3
2
If you encounter the following situations, you can reconfigure the system with the default val-
ues stored in the ROM BIOS.
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow these steps below:
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set the jumper pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set the jumper back to its
default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power on the system.
Power Board
JP3 and JP4 are used to select host bus communication mode.
2-3 On (default):
UART (TX, RX)
1 32
1-2 On:
Reserved
1 32
H3
S1
H1
1
8-Pin
power_out to the system board
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
SW 1
2
Remote power-on (J3)
6-Pin
power_in from power source
1 2 3
JP2
1 2 3
JP4
JP3
1 2 3
JP3/JP4
Note:
When selecting the communication method for host bus, please set JP3 and
JP4 together.
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3

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JP2 is used to select remote power switch active signal.
Power Board
H3
S1
H1
1
8-Pin
power_out to the system board
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
SW 1
2
Remote power-on (J3)
6-Pin
power_in from power source
1 2 3
JP2
1 2 3
JP4
JP3
1 2 3
JP2
1 32
1-2 On:
Active on low
1 32
2-3 On (default):
Active on high

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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors
Front Panel I/O Ports
The front panel I/O consists of the following ports:
• Power LED (green)
• HDD LED (blue)
• Reset Switch
• DVI-I Connector
• HDMI
• 8-bit GPIO Connector
• CAN Bus Port (optional)
• 4-pin Speaker Connector
Rear Panel I/O Ports
The rear panel I/O port consists of the following ports:
• 3-pin DC-in power connector
• RS232/RS422/RS485 port (COM1)
• Remote power-on switch
• Two USB 2.0 Ports & 3.0 Ports
• Two LAN ports
• Built-in GPS receiver antenna (SMA type) & FME type antenna holes
GPIO
Speaker
Reset
DVI-I
CAN Bus HDMI*
HDD LED
Power LED
LAN 2LAN 1
Remote
Power-on Switch
Built-in GPS
receiver antenna
VCC/IGN/GND
(Connects to car battery
and power ignition)
USB 3.0
COM 1
USB 2.0
Grounding
FME
Antenna
hole
Note:
The HDMI is a DP/HDMI combo port but can only transmit HDMI signals. Please plug in an HDMI cable
with the right orientation and alignment to avoid damage to the connector. Please see a video at
https://youtu.be/SUj07rfN5l8 for detailed instructions.
angled-corner
aligning side Align this edge with the left side
of the connector

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SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3
Display Outputs
DVI-I or VGA Port
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. The DVI-I port (resolution up to 2560x
1600 @ 60Hz) is used to connect a digital LCD monitor to transmit uncompressed digital video.
After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port (resolution up to 2560 x 1600
@ 60Hz), gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port, which carries both digital audio and video signals, is used to connect the
HDMI port of an LCD monitor or a digital TV.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Please refer to Chapter 8 for more information.
The LAN ports allow the system to connect to a local area network. They are capable of Pre-
boot eXecution Environment (PXE), which boots up the system through a boot file and boot
image from a remote server.
BIOS Setting
Configure PXE related functions in the Advanced menu (“Advanced> “Network Stack Configura-
tion” and “Advanced” > “CSM Configuration” submenus) of the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 7 for
more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.
Features
• 2 x Intel®I210AT PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controllers
RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1
LAN 2
VGA/DVI-I
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3
Note:
The HDMI is a DP/HDMI combo port but can only transmit HDMI signals. Please plug in an HDMI
cable with the right orientation and alignment to avoid damage to the connector. Please see a video
at https://youtu.be/SUj07rfN5l8 for detailed instructions.
angled-corner
aligning side Align this edge with the left side
of the connector

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Power Connector
The 3-pole power connector connects to a car battery for power supply. Note that the system
accepts a wide power range of 9 to 36V with in-vehicle power management that includes ig-
nition on/off and system on/off delay time control; please refer to the table on the right for
more information.
Notes:
1. The OS will start the shut-down procedure after the car ignition switches off and will com-
plete the shutdown procedure within the specied system-off delay time. Please make sure
that system-off delay time is sufcient to allow the OS to shut down completely.
2. When SW1-3 is set to off, you can use the BIOS setup utility to congure the system-off
delay time. Please refer to the “Vehicle Configuration” tab of the BIOS.
System-on/off Delay Switch
H3
S1
H1
1
8-Pin
power_out to the system board
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
SW 1
2
Remote power-on (J3)
6-Pin
power_in from power source
1 2 3
JP2
1 2 3
JP4
JP3
1 2 3
DC-in
GND
VCC
IGN
SW1-1: 12V/24V Input Type
This is the selection for power input type. Please make sure this setting matches the power
input voltage; if not, the system may not be powered on.
On (default) 12V
Off 24V
SW1-2: System-on delay enable/disable
This is the selection for enabling the system-on delay function.
On Enable (delay time setting adjustable by SW1-4 and
1-5 as shown below)
Off (default) Delay time value will be set in the BIOS (Please refer
to the "Vehicle" tab in the BIOS)
SW1-4 and 1-5: System-on delay time setting
Use this switch to set system-on delay time. Please note this setting only works if SW1-2 is
set to "ON".
4 5 Time
On
Off
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
10 sec (default)
30 sec
1 min
5 min
SW1-3: System-off delay enable/disable
On Enable (delay time setting adjustable by SW1-6, 1-7
and 1-8 as shown below)
Off (default) Delay time value will be set in the BIOS
(Please refer to the "Vehicle" tab in the BIOS)
SW1-6, 1-7 and 1-8: System-off delay time setting
Use this switch to set system-off delay time. Please note this setting only works if SW1-3 is
set to "ON".
6 7 8 Time
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
30 sec (default)
1 min
3 min
5 min
10 min
15 min
30 min
1 hour
The DIP switch (SW1) on the power board can be used to turn on or off the system at a specic
on/off delay time via car ignition.

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Chapter 5
USB Ports
The USB devices allow data exchange between your system and a wide range of simultane-
ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
The system board is equipped with 2 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 external and 2 internal).
BIOS Setting
Configure USB devices in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Re-
fer to Chapter 7 for more information.
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use USB devices. Refer
to Chapter 8 for more information.
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
COM Ports / CANbus
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3
COM 1:
RS232/RS422/RS485
COM 1
DCD TXD RXD DTR
GND
12 3 4 5
68 9
7
DSR
CTS
RTS
RI
RS232 RS422
Full Duplex RS485
TX- RX+ TX+ RX-
GND
1 2 34 5
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
6 8 9
7
DATA- N.C. DATA+ N.C. GND
1 2 3 4 5
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
6 8 9
7
COM 1 can be selected among RS232, RS422 and RS485. In addition, there is another DB9
port that can be used as a CANbus port.
CANbus
1
210
VCC
-Data1
+Data1
N.C
VCC
+Data0
-Data0
Key
9
GND
GND
USB 2.0

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Chapter 5
BIOS Setting
Configure the COM ports including its communication mode in the Advanced menu (“Super IO
Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to Chapter 7 for more information.
CANbus Port
The Controller Area Network (CAN) enables communication among engine control units (ECUs)
and sensors used in a motor vehicle.
8-bit DIO
The 8-bit Digital I/O connector can be configured as 8 inputs or outputs to provide monitoring
and control function to connected external devices with the following specifications:
Input voltage: 0 to 30 VDC
Output current: 100mA per pin and maximum of 500mA in total
On-state voltage: open collector with 12VDC nominal
We have built support software called EAPI that enables the functionality of hardware com-
ponents. Please contact our tech support or sales representatives for the support software
package.
DIO
1GPI 0 2GPI 1
3GPI 2 4GPI 3
5 Power 6 GPO 0
7GPO 1 8GPO 2
9GPO 3 10 GND
1
2
9
10
SMBus
The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a bus
that allows multiple low-bandwidth devices to connect to the same bus and each device can
act as the master by initiating data transfer.
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe 2
SATA 3.0
1
SATA 0
1
10
9
2
6
5
2
1
1
9
10 2
USB1/2
19
10
2
USB 2.0
7
1
2
SMBus
Battery
Intel I210AT
USB 3.0
USB3_1/2
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM1
USB2_6
USB2_7
Buzzer
DIO
1
4
SATA
Power 0
Intel I210AT
19
10
2
USB 2.0
USB3/4
SIM Card1
Mini PCIe 1
Mini PCIe 3
Speaker-out
14
Reset
SIM Card2
SIM Card3
Front Audio
8
1
HDMI
VGA/DVI-I
DC_in
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
Speaker-out
Clear CMOS (JP3)
1
2
3
5
1
2
GND +3.3V_standby
SMBUS Data SMBUS Clock
NC SMBUS_Alert
6