DFI AL053 User manual

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AL053
Embedded SBC 2.5”
User’s Manual
A-494-M2003

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Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-
produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without
the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-
cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-
ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions
or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
© 2019. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
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
Copyright................................................... 2
Trademarks................................................ 2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ........... 2
Warranty ................................................... 4
Static Electricity Precautions ....................... 4
Safety Measures......................................... 4
About the Package..................................... 5
Optional Items........................................... 5
Before Using the System Board .................. 5
Chapter 1 - Introduction............................. 6
Specifications .................................................................. 6
Features ......................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ............... 8
Board Layout .................................................................. 8
Block Diagram................................................................. 9
Mechanical Drawing......................................................... 9
System Memory .............................................................10
Installing the SODIMM Module........................................................ 10
Jumper Settings .............................................................11
Panel Power Select......................................................................... 11
M.2 Signal Select............................................................................ 12
Heat Spreader Assembly.................................................13
Rear Panel I/O Ports.......................................................15
9~36V DC-in ................................................................................. 15
Graphics Interface .......................................................................... 16
RJ45 LAN Port................................................................................ 16
USB Ports ...................................................................................... 17
I/O Connectors ..............................................................18
Digital I/O Connector...................................................................... 18
Front Audio Connector.................................................................... 18
COM (Serial) Port ........................................................................... 19
SMBus Connector ........................................................................... 20
Front Panel Connector .................................................................... 20
LVDS LCD Panel Connector ............................................................. 21
LCD/Inverter & SATA Power Connector............................................ 21
Battery .......................................................................................... 22
Expansion Slots.............................................................................. 22
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup............................24
Overview .......................................................................24
Insyde BIOS Setup Utility ...............................................25
Main .............................................................................................. 25
Advanced....................................................................................... 25
Security ......................................................................................... 33
Boot .............................................................................................. 33
Exit ...............................................................................................34
Updating the BIOS .........................................................35
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM....................................................35
Chapter 4 - Supported Software................36
Appendix A - List of Connectors.................42

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Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, in-
ability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and prod-
uct 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 consequencial 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.
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.
• One AL053 board
• One Heat spreader (Height: 11mm)
Optional Items
• USB port cable (Length: 200mm)
• COM port cable (Length: 300mm)
• Power adapter (60W, 12V, DC Jack)
• 2-pole terminal to DC Jack cable
• Audio cable (Length: 160mm)
• Heat sink for E series CPU 0 to 60°C/wide temp (Height: 22.6mm)
• Heat sink for N series CPU 0 to 60°C (Height: 19mm)
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 Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specications
Chapter 1
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SYSTEM Processor 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), 9.5W
Intel Atom®x5-E3930 Processor, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.3GHz (1.8GHz), 6.5W
Intel®Pentium®Processor N4200, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.5GHz), 6W
Intel®Celeron®Processor N3350, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.4GHz), 6W
Memory One 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB
Single Channel DDR3L 1866MHz
BIOS Insyde SPI 128Mbit (supports UEFI boot only)
GRAPHICS Controller Intel®HD Graphics
Feature OpenGL 4.2, Direct X 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OGL ES 3.0
HW Decode: H.264, MPEG2, VC1, VP8, H.265, MPEG4
HW Encode: H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Display 1 x Mini DP++
1 x LVDS
Mini DP++: resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz
LVDS: dual channel 18/24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
Dual
Displays
LVDS + Mini DP++
EXPANSION Interface 1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB 2.0, optional USB 3.1 Gen1/USB 2.0)
STORAGE Storage 1 x M.2 B key 2242 (PCIe/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0)
AUDIO Audio
Codec
Realtek ALC262-VC2-GR
ETHERNET Controller 1 x Intel®I211AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 x Intel®I210IT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps) (available upon request)
REAR I/O Ethernet 1 x GbE (RJ-45)
USB 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1
Display 1 x Mini DP++
INTERNAL I/O Serial 1 x RS-232/422/485 (1.27mm pitch)
USB 2 x USB 2.0 (1.27mm pitch)
Display 1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector
1 x LCD/Inverter Power
Audio 1 x Audio (Line-out/Mic-in)
DIO 1 x 8-bit DIO
SMBus 1 x SMBus
WATCHDOG
TIMER
Output &
Interval
System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds
SECURITY TPM fTPM2.0
POWER Type 9~36V DC
Connector 2-pin Terminal Block
Consumption Typical: E3950:12V @ 0.35A (4.20Watt)
Max.: E3950:12V @ 1.90A (22.8Watt)
RTC Battery CR2032 Coin Cell
OS SUPPORT
(UEFI ONLY)
Microsoft/Linux Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (64-bit)
Ubuntu 16.04
ENVIRONMENT Temperature Operating: 0 to 60°C, -20 to 70°C, -40 to 85°C
Storage: -40 to 85°C
Humidity Operating: 5 to 90% RH
Storage: 5 to 90% RH
MTBF 715,458 hrs @ 25°C; 482,964 hrs @ 45°C; 335,469 hrs @ 60°C
MECHANICAL Dimensions 2.5" Pico-ITX Form Factor
100mm (3.94") x 72mm (2.83")
Height PCB: 1.6mm
Top Side: 15mm, Bottom Side: 8mm
CERTIFICATIONS CE, FCC, RoHS

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Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so
that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3L
DDR3L requires less voltage (1.35V) than DDR3 (1.5V). DDR3L SDRAM modules support
1866MHz for DDR modules.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel®HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out-
standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compat-
ibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports 1 x Mini DP++ and 1
x LVDS interfaces for dual display outputs.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
• Gigabit LAN
One Intel®I211AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller or one Intel®I210IT (opt.) PCI
Express Gigabit Ethernet controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Audio
The Realtek ALC262-VC2-GR audio codec provides 4-channel DAC and 6-channel ADC High
Definition audio output.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system
manually or let the system power-on automatically.
• USB
The system board supports the USB 3.1 Gen1. It is capable of running at a maximum trans-
mission speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60
MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.1 Gen1 reduces the time required for data transmission,
reduces power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked im-
provement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultane-
ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is
supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man-
agement Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on
the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the
S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enable PCs to implement power manage-
ment and plug-and-play with operating systems that support power management features.
With ACPI, the system can further utilize the Ethernet adapter’s wake-on-LAN (WOL) capability
that enables remote wake-up if the Ethernet adapter supports such feature.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Top View Bottom View
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PTN3460
1
USB 0-1
USB 3.1 Gen1
SPI
Flash
BIOS
Mini PCIe
6
5
2
1
1
10
9
2
181
8
LAN 1
1
910
2
M.2 B Key
21
39 40
USB 6-7
USB 2.0
1
5
3
2
Realtek
ALC262
DC-in
LCD/Inverter
& SATA Power
Panel Power Select (JP2)
LVDS
LCD
Panel
Front Audio
M.2 Signal Select
(JP5)
Battery
EIO (optional)
Mini
DP++
1
280
79
90 83
COM 1
Front
Panel
15
26
91
210
DIO
72
74
Intel
Atom®
Processor
E3900 Series
F81803
Buzzer
Standby
Power
LED
91
210
5
26
SMBus
Intel I211AT
or I210IT (opt.)
1
DDR3L_SODIMM

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Block Diagram
Intel Atom
®
Processor
E3900 Series
Super IO
with WDT
Digital I/O 8-bit
DDR3L 1866MHz
SODIMM
Channel A
M.2 1x
(B-key 2242)
PCIe x1
(USB 3.1 opt.)
LPC Bus
PTN3460
eDP LVDS
SMBus
SMBus
SPI
Full-size
Mini PCIe
SATA 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen1/2.0 2x
USB 3.1 Gen1
USB 2.0
USB 2.0 2x
USB 2.0
HD Audio
(Line-out, Mic-in)
RS-232/422/485 1x
PCIe x1
USB 2.0
I211AT PCIe x1 GLAN 1
I210IT (opt.)
Mini DP++
Extension
I/O
DDI
PCIe x1
USB 3.1 Gen1
SATA 3.0
SMBus
Line-out (opt.)
Mechanical Drawing

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
System Memory
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in
boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear-
ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If
a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis
throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lights red, it indicates that there is power on the sys-
tem board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any de-
vices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
• One 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB
• Single Channel DDR3L 1866MHz
Features
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DDR3L
Standby Power LED
Installing the SODIMM Module
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in
only one direction.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.