Efco SmartSL User manual

SmartSL
Compact Fanless
Box Computer
User Manual
Version 1.1

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Preface
Revision History
Revision
Date
Author
Description
1.0
2018/07/12
Edition release
1.1 2020/04/07 J Marengo Update

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Copyright
Copyright © 2020 EFCO Technology. All rights are reserved. EFCO reserves
the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at
any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of EFCO.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
However, EFCO assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to
change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the
preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, EFCO assumes no
liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document or the use of the
information contained herein.
EFCO reserves the right to make changes in the product design without
notice.
Acknowledgments
All brand names and/or trademarks are the properties and registered brands
of their respective owners.
For more information about this and other EFCO products, please visit our
website at www.efcotec.com.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, according 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.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European
Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain
CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE
compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully.
It is advised that you keep this manual for future reference.
1. All cautions and warnings on the device should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating of the device.
3. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over
the power cord.
4. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the system’s
hardware.
5. No connections should be made when the system is powered on as a sudden
rush of
energy may damage sensitive electronic components.
6. If the device is not used for an extended period, disconnect the device from the
power
supply to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
7. Always disconnect this device from any electrical outlet before cleaning.
8. While cleaning, use a damp cloth instead of liquid or spray detergents.
9. Make sure the device is installed near a power outlet and is easily accessible.
10. Keep this device away from any humidity.
11. Place the device on a solid surface during installation to prevent falls.
12. Do not cover the openings on the device to ensure optimal heat dissipation.
13. System enclosure may get hot during operation, use caution when handling.
14. Do not touch the heat sink or heat spreader when the system is running.
15. Never pour any liquid into the openings. This could cause fire or electric shock.
16. As most electronic components are sensitive to a static electrical charge, be sure
to
ground yourself to prevent static charge(s) when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and contain all electronic components
in static shielded containers.
17. If any of the following situations arises, please contact our service personnel:
I. Damaged power cord or plug.
II. Liquid intrusion to the device.
III. Exposure to moisture.
IV. The device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in
this manual.
V. The device is dropped or damaged.
VI. Any visible signs of damage displayed on the device.
18. Do Not store this device in an uncontrolled environment where the
ambient temperatures are BELOW -40°C (-40°F) or ABOVE 85°C
(185°F) to prevent damage.

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Table of Contents
Preface i
Chapter 1 General Introduction .................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 2
Common Specifications .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Supported CPU List ..................................................................................... 4
1.3 Packing List .................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Ordering Information .................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Mechanical Dimensions ........................................................... 5
2.1 Top View ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Front View .................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Rear View .................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Right-Side View............................................................................................ 7
2.5 Left-Side View .............................................................................................. 7
2.6 Bottom View ................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 3 Hardware Function Description .............................................. 9
3.1 I/O Layout .................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Front Panel I/O Function ............................................................................ 11
3.2.1 Power Button with Power LED ................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 Line-out and Mic-in Audio Jacks.............................................................................. 12
3.2.3 USB 2.0 Ports .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet Port ............................................................................................... 13
3.2.5 USB 3.0 Connector .................................................................................................. 14
Rear Panel I/O Function ....................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 COM Port .............................................................................................................. 15
3.3.2 DIO (Digital IO) ........................................................................................................ 16
3.3.3 USB 2.0 Port ............................................................................................................ 17
3.3.4 DDI Connector ......................................................................................................... 17
3.3.5 DC Jack for DC Input ............................................................................................... 18
3.3 Left-side and Right-side Panel I/O Function ............................................... 19
3.3.1 Antenna Hole ........................................................................................................ 19
3.4 Internal I/O Functions ................................................................................. 19
3.5.1 Mini PCI Express Connector (with USIM Socket) ................................................... 20
3.5.2 USIM Socket ............................................................................................................ 21
3.5.3 mSATA socket ......................................................................................................... 22
3.5.4 CMOS Battery connector ......................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4 Hardware Installation ........................................................... 25
4.1 mSATA SSD Installation ............................................................................................. 26
4.2 Mini PCIe Module Installation ..................................................................................... 28
4.3 USIM card installation ................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 5 Function Settings ..................................................................... 32
5.1 Jumper and DIP Switch .............................................................................. 33
5.1.1 Jumper .................................................................................................................. 33
5.1.2 AT/ATX power mode select .................................................................................. 34
Chapter 6 BIOS Settings ........................................................................... 35
6.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Program ............................................................. 36
6.1.1 Boot Selection Popup ........................................................................................... 36
6.2 Setup Menu and Navigation ....................................................................... 36
6.3 Main Setup Screen ..................................................................................... 37

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6.4 Advanced Setup ......................................................................................... 37
6.4.1 Watchdog Submenu ............................................................................................. 38
6.4.2 Hardware Health Monitoring Submenu ................................................................ 38
6.4.3 Graphics Submenu ............................................................................................... 39
6.4.4 Intel® Ethernet Connection I210 Submenu .......................................................... 39
6.4.5 Intel® Ethernet Connection I211 Submenu .......................................................... 40
6.4.6 Driver Health Submenu ........................................................................................ 40
6.4.7 Trusted Computing Submenu ............................................................................... 41
6.4.8 RTC Wake Settings Submenu .............................................................................. 41
6.4.9 Module Serial Ports Submenu .............................................................................. 41
6.4.10 Reserve Legacy Interrupt Submenu ..................................................................... 41
6.4.11 ACPI Submenu ..................................................................................................... 42
6.4.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Submenu ........................................................... 42
6.4.13 Console Redirection Settings COM2 Submenu ................................................... 43
6.4.14 Legacy Console Redirection Settings Submenu .................................................. 44
6.4.15 CPU Submenu ...................................................................................................... 44
6.4.16 PPM Configuration Submenu ............................................................................... 45
6.4.17 Thermal Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 45
6.4.18 SATA Submenu .................................................................................................... 46
6.4.19 LPSS & SCC Configuration Submenu .................................................................. 47
6.4.20 PCI & PCI Express Submenu ............................................................................... 48
6.4.21 UEFI Network Stack Submenu ............................................................................. 49
6.4.22 CSM & Option ROM Control Submenu ................................................................ 49
6.4.23 Info Report Configuration Submenu ..................................................................... 50
6.4.24 USB Submenu ...................................................................................................... 50
6.4.25 Diagnostic Settings Submenu .............................................................................. 51
6.4.26 Platform Trust Technology Submenu ................................................................... 51
6.4.27 Security Configuration Submenu .......................................................................... 52
6.4.28 Intel RMT Configuration Submenu ....................................................................... 52
6.4.29 PC Speaker Submenu .......................................................................................... 52
6.5 Chipset Setup ............................................................................................ 53
6.5.1 Processor (Integrated Components) Submenu .................................................... 53
6.5.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration Submenu ............................................................. 53
6.5.1.2 Graphics Power Management Control Submenu ...................................... 55
6.5.1.3 Memory Configuration Options Submenu.................................................. 55
6.5.2 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Submenu ............................................................. 56
6.5.2.1 Security Configuration Submenu ............................................................... 57
6.5.2.2 Azalia Configuration Submenu .................................................................. 57
6.5.2.3 USB Configuration Submenu .................................................................... 58
6.5.2.4 PCI Express Configuration Submenu ........................................................ 58
6.5.2.4.1 PCI Express Root Port 1/2/3/4 Submenu ............................................... 59
6.5.2.4.2 PCI Express S0ix Settings Submenu ..................................................... 60
6.6 Security Setup ............................................................................................ 60
6.6.1 HDD Security Configuration Submenu ................................................................. 60
6.6.2 Secure Boot Menu Submenu................................................................................ 61
6.7 Boot Setup ................................................................................................. 61
6.8 6.8 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................ 62

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Chapter 1
General
Introduction
This chapter includes:
Overview
Product Features
Specifications
Supported CPU List
Packing List
Ordering Information

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1.1 Overview
The SmartSL is a compact fanless box computer that has an ultra-slim size with an
aluminum alloy structure. The SmartSL series support 3rd Generation Intel® Atom™
Processor, Celeron® Processor (formerly Bay Trail platform), and is designed for
dedicated IoT applications such as Thin Client, Machine Vision, along with applications
for factory automation, digital signage, kiosk engines, point of sale devices, and
gateway programs with limited space

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Common Specifications
Model Name
U7-150 U7-130 U7-131
Mechanical
Dimensions 173 mm x 88 mm x 21.7 mm (6.81” x 3.46” x0.85”)
Weight 0.75kg
Mounting 2x wall mount brackets
Construction Aluminum alloy structure
Battery N/A
System
Intel® Platform Apollo Lake Bay Trail
CPU Intel® Pentium® N4200
1.1/2.5 GHz, Quad
Core L2 cache 2MB,
6W TDP
Intel® Celeron® N2807 1.58 GHz, Dual Core L2
cache 1MB, 4.5W TDP
Intel® Atom™ E3815 1.46 GHz, Single Core L2
cache 512KB, 5W TDP
Chipset N/A Integrated into the SoC
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics
Generation 9
Intel® HD Graphics Generation 7
Memory DDR3L with 1867
MT/s, 8GB (Max.)
DDR3L with 1333 MT/s, 8GB (Max.)
BIOS AMI Aptio® UEFI 2.x firmware
Watchdog Timer Multistage
Operating System
Windows 10
Windows 10 IoT
Enterprise 64-bit
Windows 7
Windows 7 embedded compact
Windows 8
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Linux
Power
DC Input 9 – 32 V
Power Mode AT/ATX (Jumper setting)
Storage
mSATA 1x mSATA socket
External
Video Port
Combination(s)
1x DDI
GbE 2x RJ45 GbE
USB 1x USB 3.0/2.0 port, 4x USB 2.0 ports
COM 1x RS-232 port
DIO 16-bit programmable GPIO
Audio 1x Mic-in/Line-out
USIM Socket 2x USIM sockets
Expansion Slot
Mini PCIe 2x Full-length Mini PCIe slot (PCIe + USB + USIM)
Other
Antenna 3x Antenna openings
LED 1x Power LED (with Power Button)
Environment
Operating Temperature -20ºC - +60ºC (-4ºF - +140ºF)
Storage Temperature -40 ºC - +85ºC (-40ºF - +185ºF)
Relative Humidity-
Operating
10% - 90% Humidity, non-condensing
Relative Humidity-
Storage
5% - 95% Humidity, non-condensing
Certificates
EMC CE/FCC Class A

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1.2 Supported CPU List
The SmartSL series supports the 3rd Generation Intel® Atom™ and Celeron®
processors (formerly Bay Trail platform).
Intel® Celeron® N2807 1.58 GHz Dual Core L2 cache 1MB 4.5W TDP
1.3 Packing List
When you receive the package of the SmartSL, please check immediately if the
package contains all the items listed in the following table. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact your local dealer or EFCO for further assistance.
1.4 Ordering Information
Model Name Description
U7 – 1 x x (-Wn)
Quantity
Item
1 SmartSL compact fanless box computer
1 AC/DC Power Adapter (24V/40W)
1 AC/DC Power Cord YP-12/YC-12, plug type B
2 Wall mount brackets
Model Name Description (CPU, Memory)
U7-150 Base Model System
U7-130 Intel® Celeron® N2807, 4GB memory
U7-131 Intel® Atom™ E3815, 1GB memory
Leave Blank for (0
℃
- +60
℃
)
W1: Industrial (-20
℃
- +70
℃
)
W2: Industrial (-40
℃
- +85
℃
)
Series number
3: 3rd Gen. Intel® Bay Trail platform

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Chapter 2
Mechanical
Dimensions
This chapter includes:
Top View
Front View
Rear View
Left-Side View
Right-Side View
Bottom View

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2.1 Top View
Unit: mm
2.2 Front View
Unit: mm
2.3 Rear View
Unit: mm

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2.4 Right-Side View
Unit: mm
2.5 Left-Side View
Unit: mm
2.6 Bottom View
Unit: mm

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Chapter 3
Hardware
Function
Description
This chapter includes:
I/O Layout
Front Panel I/O Function
Rear Panel I/O Function
Right-Side I/O Function
SSD Drive Bay
IOM
Card Expansion

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3.1 I/O Layout
The SmartSL provides sufficient I/O ports on the front panel, rear panel, right-side, and
left-side panel.
Front I/O
Rear I/O
Power
Button
USB 3.0/2.0
USB 2.0
Audio
GbE
DC-In
DDI RS-232
USB 2.0
GPIO

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Right side/Left side I/O
3.2 Front Panel I/O Function
Most standard computer I/O functions are placed on the front panel. In this section, we’ll
illustrate each I/O feature on the front panel.
3.2.1 Power Button with Power LED
The power button is a non-latched switch with LED for ATX mode on/off operation. To
turn on the SmartSL, press the power button, and the Green LED will light up. To turn
off the SmartSL, a command in the OS can be issued to shut down the system, or just
simply press the power button. To force a hard reset, press and hold the power button
for 5 seconds to manually shut down the system.
A five-second interval is required by the system between two on/off operations
(i.e., once the system is turned off, you need to wait for five seconds to initiate
another power-on operation).
Note:

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3.2.2 Line-out and Mic-in Audio Jacks
The SmartSL provides High Definition Audio functionality via the internal HDA logic of
the Intel® Bay Trail SoC in combination with a Realtek ALC262 codec. There is a
3.5mm audio jack on the front panel. To utilize the audio function in Windows, you need
to install the corresponding drivers for both Intel
®
Bay Trail SoC chipset and Realtek
ALC262 codec.
P
IN
Pin Name
Description
1 Mic-In Microphone input signal
2 Audio R Right Audio output signal
3 Audio L Left Audio output signal
4 GND Audio Ground
3.2.3 USB 2.0 Ports
The SmartSL provides four USB 2.0 Type A connectors. Two ports on the front side and
two ports on the rear side.
PIN
Name
Description
1 VCC +5 VDC
2 D- Data -
3 D+ Data +
4 GND Ground

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3.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet Port
The SmartSL offers two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports that use Intel
®
i210 Gigabit
Ethernet controllers. The GbE ports are located on the front panel and will support
Wake-on-LAN function. When you plug in the Ethernet cable, you will see the Ethernet
status and speed from the LED indicators on the RJ45 connector as follows:
1000 Base-T uses all pairs for bidirectional traffic in the RJ45 connector.
Recommended cables to be used are the Category 5e (enhanced).
PIN
Name
Description
1 BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair A +
2 BI_DA- Bi-directional pair A -
3 BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair B +
4 BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair C +
5 BI_DC- Bi-directional pair C -
6 BI_DB- Bi-directional pair B -
7 BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair D +
8 BI_DD- Bi-directional pair D -
Active/Link LED
LED
C
olor
Status
Description
Yellow
OFF The Ethernet port is disconnected.
ON Ethernet port is connected with no data transmission
Blinking Ethernet port is connected, and data is transmitting/receiving
Speed LED
LED
C
olor
Status
Description
Green
Or
Orange
OFF 10Mbps
Green 100Mbps
Orange 1000Mbps
To utilize the GbE port in Windows, you will need to install the corresponding driver for
the Intel® i210 GbE controller.