IBASE Technology ASTUT-152-RE1S User manual

ASTUT-152-RE1S
Industrial Panel PC
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(Sep. 2017)

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Copyright
©2017 IBASE Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated
into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
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
In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case
users may be required to take adequate measures.
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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This product may not cause harmful interference
•This product must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you may 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the distributor or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.

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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)
Important Safety Information
Carefully read the precautions before using the device.
Environmental conditions:
•Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface during installation in
case the device may fall, causing serious damage.
•Leave plenty of space around the device for ventilation.
•Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and
50˚C.
•DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY BE BELOW -20°C OR ABOVE 60°C. To
prevent from damages, the device must be used in a controlled environment.
•Keep the device away from humidity to avoid fog or condensation from
accumulating on the inner surface of the panel.
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.

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WARNING
Attention during use:
•Operate with fingers on the panel. Sharp-pointed articles are prohibited.
•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.
•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.
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, CPU cooler, memory, storage devices,
power adapter, panel and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAIL 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.

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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
Compliance....................................................................................................iii
Important Safety Information.......................................................................iv
WARNING .......................................................................................................v
Warranty Policy..............................................................................................v
Technical Support & Services .....................................................................vi
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 Overview.................................................................................................6
1.7 Dimensions.............................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information ..............9
2.1 Hardware Installation ............................................................................10
2.1.1 Memory Installation ................................................................10
2.1.2 Pinout for COM1, COM2, & Power Input.................................11
2.2 Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................13
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers ...............................................................13
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard...................................14
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference.....................................................................15
2.4.1 COM2 RS-232 Power Selection (JP1)..................................16
2.4.2 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Power Selection (JP2)....................17
2.4.3 LCD Panel Power Selection (J13)........................................18
2.4.4 CMOS Data Clearance (J17) ...............................................19
2.4.5 ME Register Clearance (J18)...............................................20
2.4.6 LVDS / eDP Connector Selection (J12)................................21
2.4.7 PCIe1 Configuration (J7)......................................................22
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference................................................................23
2.5.1 COM Ports (CN1).................................................................24
2.5.2 DVI-I & DVI-D Ports (CN2)...................................................25
2.5.3 eDP Connector (CN3)..........................................................26

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2.5.4 Display Port & USB 2.0 Ports (CN4 & CN5)............................27
2.5.5 LAN & USB 3.0 Ports (CN6, CN9)........................................27
2.5.6 SATA III Connector (CN7, CN8, CN13, CN14).....................27
2.5.7 SATA II Connector (CN10, CN11)........................................28
2.5.8 HD Audio Connector (CN12)................................................28
2.5.9 LVDS Connector (JP3, JP4).................................................29
2.5.10 LCD Backlight Connector (JP5)............................................30
2.5.11 USB 2.0 Connector (JP6, JP8).............................................30
2.5.12 COM Connector (J1, J2, J3, J4)...........................................31
2.5.13 ATX Power Connector (J5) ..................................................32
2.5.14 ATX 12V Power Connector (J6)...........................................33
2.5.15 Digital I/O Connector (J8).....................................................33
2.5.16 DDR3 SO-DIMM Socket (J10, J11)......................................34
2.5.17 Audio Connector for Front Panel (J21).................................34
2.5.18 Front Panel Settings (J22)....................................................35
2.5.19 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)............................35
2.5.20 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1)........................36
2.5.21 Mini PCIe / mSATA Connector (J14)....................................36
2.5.22 Mini PCIe Connector (J15)...................................................37
Chapter 3 Driver Installation .................................................................38
3.1 Introduction...........................................................................................39
3.2 Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility..............................................39
3.3 VGA Driver Installation..........................................................................41
3.4 HD Audio Driver Installation..................................................................43
3.5 LAN Driver Installation ..........................................................................44
3.6 Intel®Management Engine (ME) Interface ............................................47
3.7 Intel®USB 3.0 Drivers...........................................................................49
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup............................................................................51
4.1 Introduction...........................................................................................52
4.2 BIOS Setup...........................................................................................52
4.3 Main Settings........................................................................................53
4.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................54
4.4.1 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................55
4.4.2 ACPI Settings.........................................................................58
4.4.3 Wake up Event Settings .........................................................59
4.4.4 Trusted Computing.................................................................59
4.4.5 CPU Configuration..................................................................60
4.4.6 SATA Configuration................................................................61
4.4.7 Shutdown Temperature Configuration ....................................62

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4.4.8 iSmart Controller.....................................................................62
4.4.9 AMT Controller .......................................................................63
4.4.10 USB Configuration..................................................................64
4.4.11 F8186 Super IO Configuration................................................65
4.4.12 F81866 Hardware Monitor......................................................66
4.5 Chipset Settings....................................................................................67
4.5.1 PCH-IO Configuration.............................................................67
4.5.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration...........................................70
4.6 Boot Settings.........................................................................................73
4.6.1 CSM Parameters....................................................................74
4.7 Security Settings...................................................................................75
4.8 Save & Exit Settings..............................................................................76
Appendix ......................................................................................................77
A. I/O Port Address Map............................................................................78
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...............................................................79
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration..............................................................80

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General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Specifications
•Overview
•Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
ASTUT-152-RE1S is a 15" all-in-one Panel PC with Riser Card Expansion
carrying the level of IP65 waterproof ingress protection.
12.1” industrial projected touch panel PC that is railway compliant. With Intel®
Atom™ E3845 Quad-Core based processor, the device carries the level of
IP65 ingress protection for the panel to provide good quality of water-tight.
The readability is especially enhanced for operating on rolling shock on the
railway. It is able to be operated at the ambient operating temperature ranging
from -25 to 55 °C, and even from -30 to 70 °C for storage.
1.2 Features
•Intel®Core™i5-4402E Quad-Core processor at 1.6 GHz
•One PCIe 16x expansion slot
•Wide-range 12V ~ 24V DC power input
•IP65 waterproof front panel protection
•Resistive touchscreen

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1.3 Packing List
Your ASTUT-152-RE1S 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.
•ASTUT-152-RE1S x 1
•Mounting Clamp x 10
•Disk x 1
(including chipset drivers and flash memory utility)
1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provides optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
•Power Adapter (84W, 12V)
•Power Cord (10A, 125V)

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name
ASTUT-152-RE1S
System
Motherboard
MI980VF
Operating
System
•Windows 7 Pro for Embedded
•Windows Embedded Standard 7
CPU
Intel®Core™ i5-4402E Quad-Core (1.6 GHz)
Chipset
Intel®QM87
Memory
2 x DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM 8 GB, expandable up to 16 GB
(1 x 4 GB by default)
Super I/O
Fintek F81866AD-I
LVDS
Dual channel 24-bit
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC662, two-way audio
Membrane
Control
1 x Membrane Control Keypad
(Power, Brightness+, Brightness-, Volume+, Volume-, Power
LED, HDD LED)
Power Supply
12 ~ 24V DC-in
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Watchdog
Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
iSMART
iSMART 2.0 (auto-scheduler / power resume)
Chassis
Black SGCC front bezel and black steel back cover with
aluminum heat-sink
Mounting
VESA 75 x 75 mm (100 x 100 mm)
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
410 x 310 x 84 mm
(16.14” x 12.2” x 3.3”)
Net Weight
7.9 kg (17.4 lb)
Ingress
Protection
IP65 for front panel with panel mount
Certificate
CE, FCC Class B
sPanel
Display Type
15” TFT-LCD
Touch Type
Resistive touch
Point of Touch
1
Resolution
Max. 1024 x 768
Color
Max. 16.2 M

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View Angle
(H/V)
160°/ 160°
Light
Transmission
80 %
Luminance
500 cd/m2
Contrast
800:1
Backlight
Lifetime
50000 hrs
Interface
USB
I/O Ports
Power
•1 x 3-pin DC power connector
•1 x Power switch
LAN
2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
USB
•4 x USB 3.0
•2 x USB 2.0
Serial
2 x COM ports:
•COM1 RS-232/422/485
•COM2 RS-232 only
Storage
1 x 2.5” drive bay for SATA II HDD (320 GB)
SATA
2 x SATA II connector
Display
•1 x DVI-I
•1 x DVI-D
•1 x Display Port
Audio
Audio jacks for Microphone input, Line-Out, Line-In
Expansion
•2 x Mini PCIe (x1) slot (half/full-sized, J15 connector with
USB 2.0 only, J14 connector with USB 2.0 & mSATA)
•1 x Mini PCIe (x16)
Environment
Temperature
•Operating: 0 ~ 50 °C (32 ~ 122 °F)
•Storage: --20 ~ 60 °C (-4 ~ 140 °F)
Relative
Humidity
10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Overview
Oblique View

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I/O View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
Power Switch
7
USB 2.0 Port
2
DC Power Connector
8
GbE LAN Port
3
COM1 RS-232/422/485 Port
9
Audio Jacks
(From top to bottom: Line-Out,
Line-In, Mic-In)
4
COM2 RS-232 Port
10
2.5” Drive bay
5
DVI-I Port
11
USB 3.0 Port
6
DVI-D Port
12
Display Port

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1.7 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation &
Motherboard Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Memory installation and membrane keypad extension
•Information and locations of connectors

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2.1 Hardware Installation
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. If you need to make any change to the
device, be sure to have qualified engineers or technicians for disassembly or
installation.
2.1.1 Memory Installation
There are two SO-DIMM DDR3L memory slots inside ASTUT-152-RE1S and
the maximum memory supported is 8 GB.
The ASTUT-152-RE1S supports two SO- DIMM DDR3L memory slots for a
maximum total memory of 8GB. To install the modules, locate the memory
slot on the board and perform the following steps:
1. Align the key of the memory module with that on the memory slot and
insertl 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.

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2.1.2 Pinout for COM1, COM2, & Power Input
•Power Input (3-pin terminal block)
Pin
Assignment
Pin
Assignment
1
12 ~ 24V
3
DC_IN
2
Frame Ground
•COM1 RS232/422/485 Port
COM 1 is jumperless for RS-232/422/485 selection and configurable in BIOS.
Pin
Assignment
Pin
Assignment
1
DCD, Data carrier detect
6
DSR, Data set ready
2
RXD, Receive data
7
RTS, Request to send
3
TXD, Transmit data
8
CTS, Clear to send
4
DTR, Data terminal ready
9
RI, Ring indicator
5
Ground
Pin
Assignment
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
1
DCD
TX-
DATA-
2
RX
TX+
DATA+
3
TX
RX+
NC
4
DTR
RX-
NC
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
DSR
NC
NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC
9
RI
NC
NC
3 1
1
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