IBASE Technology AGS103T User manual

AGS103T
Advanced Gateway &
Ultra-Compact Fanless System
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(September 2021)

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Copyright
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Disclaimer
IBASE reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the products described in this
document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in the
document is correct; however, IBASE does not guarantee this document is error-free.
IBASE assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from
misapplication or inability to use the product or the information contained herein, nor for any
infringements of rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Trademarks
All the trademarks, registrations and brands mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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Compliance
This product has passed CE tests for environmental specifications and limits. This
product is in accordance with the directives of the Union European (EU). If users
modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the CE conformity declaration
may no longer apply.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in
accordance with the EU directive of for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE - 2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to a municipal recycling collection point. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Green IBASE
This product is compliant with the current RoHS restrictions and
prohibits use of the following substances in concentrations exceeding
0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by
weight (100 ppm).
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
•Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
•Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)

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Important Safety Information
Carefully read the precautions before using the device.
Environmental conditions:
•Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may
fall, causing serious damage.
•Make sure you leave plenty of space around the device for ventilation.
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures -20˚C ~ 70˚C.
•Do not leave this device in an environment where the storage temperature may
go below -40˚C or above 85˚C. This could damage the device. The device must
be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the device, turn it off and unplug all cables such as power in case
a small amount of electrical current may still flow.
•Use neutral cleaning agents or diluted alcohol to clean the device chassis with a
cloth. Then wipe the chassis with a dry cloth.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the air vent or slots
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on your device.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of the device.
•Operate this device from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local power
company.
•Ensure that you apply correctly the power supply voltage.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
product plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its limits.
Avoid Disassembly
You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device.
Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause
damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any
warranty.

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CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warranty Policy
•IBASE standard products:
24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment. If the date of shipment
cannot be ascertained, the product serial numbers can be used to determine the
approximate shipping date.
•3rd-party parts:
12-month (1-year) warranty from delivery for the 3rd-party parts that are not
manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, memory, storage device, power
adapter, panel and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAILS DUE TO MISUSE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR SHALL BE
TREATED AS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CUSTOMERS SHALL BE BILLED
FOR REPAIR AND SHIPPING CHARGES.
Technical Support & Services
1. Visit the IBASE website at www.ibase.com.tw to find the latest information about
the product.
2. If you need any further assistance from your distributor or sales representative,
prepare the following information of your product and elaborate upon the
problem.
•Product model name
•Product serial number
•Detailed description of the problem
•The error messages in text or in screenshots if there is any
•The arrangement of the peripherals
•Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version
numbers)
3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at
http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and
contact your distributor or sales representative.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information.................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction..............................................................................................2
1.2 Features...................................................................................................2
1.3 Packing List .............................................................................................3
1.4 Optional Accessories ...............................................................................3
1.5 Specifications...........................................................................................4
1.6 Product View –AGS103T ........................................................................6
1.7 Dimensions –AGS103T............................................................................9
1.8 Dimensions –AGS103TS.........................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration........................................................ 10
2.1 Installations............................................................................................11
2.1.1 Memory Installation / Replacement..........................................11
2.1.2 Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards Installation / Replacement ..................12
2.1.3 WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation..........................................12
2.1.4 Mounting Installation................................................................13
2.1.5 HDD Module Installation..........................................................14
2.1.6 SIM Card Installation ...............................................................15
2.1.7 Pinout for COM Ports, DC-In Power & Line-Out Jack ..............16
2.2 Setting the Jumpers...............................................................................19
2.3 Motherboard Jumper & Connector Locations.........................................20
2.4 SL100 Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors.......................................22
2.4.1 SW1: Power Button Switch......................................................22
2.4.2 RTC RST# (SW2-1) & SRTC RST# (SW2-2)...........................22
2.4.3 DVI-I Connector (CN1) ............................................................23
2.4.4 HDMI Connector (CN2) ...........................................................23
2.4.5 Gigabit LAN RJ45 Connector (CN3)........................................23
2.4.6 Gigabit LAN RJ45 Connectors (CN4) ......................................24
2.4.7 Dual USB 3.1 Connector (CN5)...............................................24
2.4.8 Dual USB 2.0 Connector (CN6)...............................................24
2.4.9 Line-Out / Line-In Connector (CN7).........................................25
2.4.10 COM1 Connector (CN8)..........................................................25
2.4.11 SATA Connector (CN9)...........................................................25
2.4.12 COM2 Connector (CN10) ........................................................26
2.4.13 AT/ATX Mode (JP1).................................................................26
2.4.14 Reset Button Connector (J1) ...................................................27
2.4.15 J2: DC-In Power Connector (3-pin terminal block)...................27

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2.4.16 J3: RTC Battery Connector......................................................28
2.4.17 J4: SPI Firmware Header ........................................................28
2.4.18 J5: DDR4 Socket.....................................................................28
2.4.19 J6: SATA Power Connector.....................................................29
2.4.20 J7: Mini PCIe Socket (Supports USB & SIM1).........................29
2.4.21 J8: Mini PCIe Socket (Supports USB, PCIe & SIM2) ...............30
2.4.22 J9(SIM1), J12(SIM2): SIM Socket............................................30
2.4.23 J10: Power IC JTAG................................................................30
2.4.24 J11：Board-to-Board Connector .............................................31
2.4.25 J13：M.2 B-Key Socket (Supports SATA / PCIe /USB)...........33
2.4.26 J14：Port 80 Header...............................................................33
2.4.27 LED1: Power_Fail (Red)..........................................................33
2.4.28 LED2: Heartbeat (Blue) ...........................................................33
2.4.29 LED3: WWAN1 (Green)...........................................................33
2.4.30 LED4: WWAN2 (Green)...........................................................33
Chapter 3 Driver Installation .................................................................. 34
3.1Introduction............................................................................................35
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility...............................................35
3.3 Graphics Driver Installation....................................................................37
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation...................................................................39
3.5 Intel® ME Drivers Installation.................................................................40
3.6 LAN Driver Installation ...........................................................................42
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup............................................................................. 44
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................45
4.2 BIOS Setup............................................................................................45
4.3 Main Settings.........................................................................................46
4.4 Advanced Settings.................................................................................47
4.5 Chipset Settings.....................................................................................59
4.6 Security Settings....................................................................................61
4.7 Boot Settings..........................................................................................65
4.8 Save & Exit Settings...............................................................................66
Appendix ....................................................................................................... 67
A. I/O Port Address Map.............................................................................68
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)................................................................70
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration...............................................................71

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Chapter 1
General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Optional Accessories
•Specifications
•Product View
•Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
The AGS103T embedded computer is an ultra-compact fanless system
AGS103T integrating the Intel Atom® x6000E Series processors (code-named
Elkhart Lake) that deliver up to 4 cores with 40% increase in CPU performance
and improved graphics when compared with previous versions. Based on the
economical 10nm technology, the low-power platform is suitable for embedded
applications in factory automation, IoT gateway, and automatic control
systems.
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1.2 Features
•Ultra-Compact, rugged and fanless system with Intel®Atom™
x6413E/x6211E series processor
•Over/Under/Reverse voltage protection
•9V~36V DC wide-range power input
•Display output through HDMI and DVI-I
•DIN-rail mount & Wall mount compatibility
•GPIO 4-in & 4-out with isolation function
•3 x Gigabit Ethernet
•3 x full-size Mini PCI-E sockets, 1x 3042/2242 M.2 B-Key,
•TPM 2.0

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1.3 Packing List
Your product package should include the items listed below. If any of the items
below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
•AGS103T / AGS103TS x 1
•Wall Mount Kit x 1
•Round Head Screw (for Wall Mount Kit) x 4
•Thermal Pad
19 x 19 x 2 mm x 1
28 x 18 x 2 mm x 1
•DIN Rail Bracket x 1
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provide optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
•DC-In Power Adapter
•Power Cord
•WiFi Antenna Kit
•4G/LTE or GPS Antenna Kit

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name
AGS103T
AGS103TS
System
Motherboard
SL100
Carrier Board
IP802
Operating
System
•Windows10 (64-bit)
•Linux Ubuntu
CPU
Intel®Atom™QC x6413E
Intel®Atom™DC x6211E
CPU Speed
Up to 3.0 GHz
Memory
1 x DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, expandable to 16 GB (Non-ECC)
Storage
•1 slot for M.2 B3042 SSD
•1 slot for M.2 B3042 SSD
•1 slot for 2.5” SSD
Super I/O
Fintek F81964D-I
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC888S
Network
3 x Intel®I210IT GbE LAN
Power Supply
DC-In 9V ~ 36V (3-pin terminal block)
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Watchdog
Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
TPM
2.0
Chassis
Aluminum & steel, silver
Mounting
•Desktop mount / Wall mount (wall mount kit included)
•DIN rail mount
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
190 x 52 x 110 mm
190 x 68 x 110 mm
Weight
1.1 kg
1.25 kg
Certificate
CE / LVD / FCC Class B (pre-scan)

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I/O Ports
Left External
I/O
•2 x RS232/422/485 port: COM1 & COM2, select from BIOS
•1 x Antenna hole for WLAN module
•1 x Speaker-out / Mic-in connector
Right External
I/O
•1 x Antenna hole for WLAN module
•2 x Nano SIM card slot
*The socket signal is from the Mini-PCIe 4G/LTE card.
Rear External
I/O
•1 x DVI-I
•1 x HDMI
•2 x USB 3.1
•2 x USB 2.0
•3 x RJ45 GbE LAN port
•4 x LED indicators (WLAN, WWAN, Heartbeat, Power/
troubleshooting)
•1 x power button
•1 x 3-pin DC-in terminal block type for 9V-36V
•2 x Antenna hole for WLAN module
•2 x RS-232/422/485 port: COM3 & COM4
•1 x Isolated 4-In & 4-Out GPIO connector
Expansion
slots
•1 x full-size Mini-PCIe socket with USB 2.0
•2 x full-size Mini-PCIe socket with USB 2.0 & PCIe
•1 x M.2 B3042 socket with USB 2.0 & SATA for WWAN &
SSD
•1 x 2.5” SSD slot (for AGS103TS only)
Environment
Temperature
•Operating:-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)
•Storage: -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)
Relative
Humidity
5 ~ 90% at 45°C (non-condensing)
Vibration
With IEC 60068-2-64
•Operating: 2 Grms / 5 ~ 500 Hz (Random operation)
•Non-operating: 3 Grms / 5 ~ 500Hz (Random operation)
Shock
With MIL-STD-810G
•Operating: 30 g / 11 ms duration
•Non-operating: 40 g / 11 ms duration
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Product View –AGS103T
Front View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
CN1: DVI-I Port
6
DC In
2
CN2: HDMI Port
7
DC In Power Input
3
Gigabit LAN Ports
8
Antenna Holes
4
CN5: USB 3.1 Ports
9
COM3/COM4 Ports
5
CN6: USB 2.0 Ports
10
Digital I/O

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Oblique View
Remarks: Two Nano SIM card slots are located on the right side.
Side View
Remarks: Aside from the antenna hole, the picture above shows the following:
CN7：2 in 1 Audio Jack (Line-out/Line-in)
CN8：COM1 Connector
CN10：COM2 Connector
Bottom View
Remarks: For AGS103TS, the bottom has a compartment for a 2.5” SSD slot.

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AGS103TS with Wall Mount Brackets
AGS103TS with DIN Rail Mount (Optional)

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1.7 Dimensions –AGS103T
Unit: mm
1.8 Dimensions –AGS103TS
Unit: mm

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Hardware Configuration
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Installations
•Information and locations of connectors

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2.1 Installations
Turn your product upside down and take away the device bottom cover by
removing 6 screws as indicated below for the installation or replacement of the
memory module, mSATA SSD or WLAN card. After installations, secure the
device bottom cover back.
2.1.1 Memory Installation / Replacement
If you need to install or replace a memory module, follow the instructions below
for installation after you disassemble the device cover.
1. Align the key of the memory module with that on the memory slot and
insert the module slantwise.
2. Gently push the module in an upright position until the clips of the slot close
to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the
slot.
To remove the module, press the clips outwards with both hands, and the
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2.1.2 Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards Installation / Replacement
After removing the bottom cover, follow the instructions below.
1. Locate the mini-PCIe or M.2 slot, align the key of the card to the interface,
and insert the card slantwise.
Mini-PCIe card:
M.2 card:
2. Push the card down and fix it with the supplied 2 flat head screws for the
mini-PCIe card and with one screw for M.2 card.
Mini-PCIe card:
M.2 card:
2.1.3 WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation
Thread the WiFi / 3G / 4G antenna extension cable through an antenna hole of
the front I/O cover and fasten the antenna as shown below. Then apply
adhesive to the edge of the hex nut behind the front I/O cover to prevent the
extension cable from falling if the cable becomes loose.
1. Thread and fasten the hex nut and the
washer. Then install the antenna.
2. Apply adhesive around here.
Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC).