IBASE Technology SI-642 User manual

SI-642
4K Signage Player
with Intel® HD Graphics 620
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(February 2021)

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this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
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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.
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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.
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.
 Leave plenty of space around the device and do not block the openings for
ventilation. NEVER DROP OR INSERT ANY OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO
THE VENTIILATION OPENINGS.
 Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and
45˚C.
 DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY IS BELOW -20° C OR ABOVE 80° 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 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
Do not disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Doing so 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
There is danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. 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, 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.
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Specifications ........................................................................................... 3
1.5Product View ............................................................................................ 5
1.6Dimensions ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information .............. 8 
2.1Installation / Replacement ........................................................................ 9
2.1.1Memory .................................................................................... 11
2.1.2Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards ............................................................ 12
2.1.3WiFi / 3G / 4G Antenna Installation ......................................... 12
2.2Setting the Jumpers ................................................................................ 13
2.3Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard .................................... 14
2.4.5Pin Assignment for COM1 RS-232 Port ................................................. 16
Chapter 3 Driver Installation ................................................................. 17
3.1Introduction ............................................................................................. 18
3.2Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility ............................................... 18
3.3VGA Driver Installation ........................................................................... 20
3.4HD Audio Driver Installation ................................................................... 22
3.5LAN Driver Installation ............................................................................ 24
3.6Intel® Management Engine Components Drivers Installation ................. 26
3.7Intel® Serial IO Drivers Installation ......................................................... 28

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ............................................................................ 30
4.1Introduction ............................................................................................. 31
4.2BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 31
4.3Main Settings .......................................................................................... 32
4.4Advanced Settings .................................................................................. 32
4.5Chipset Settings ..................................................................................... 45
4.6Security Settings ..................................................................................... 50
4.7Boot Settings .......................................................................................... 52
4.8Save & Exit Settings ............................................................................... 53
Appendix ...................................................................................................... 54
A.I/O Port Address Map ............................................................................. 55
B.Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ................................................................ 57

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

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1.1 Introduction
The SI-642-N is a 4K digital signage player that leverages the 8th Gen Intel® Core™
U-series processors. The platform can be installed in restaurant as a menu board
player or used in commercial establishments to increase brand awareness and
customer engagement or deployed in transportation networks to provide real-time
information and advertising relevant to the traveler.
The fanless SI-642-N offers high performance and high reliability for 24/7 operation in
an industrial-grade design. It is integrated with the IBASE iSMART and Observer
technologies for remote monitoring, power on/off scheduling, power recovery and low
temperature boot functions. With the Intel HD Graphics 620, the system can
simultaneously support two independent displays (1x HDMI 2.0 & 1x Active
DisplayPort 1.2) with 4K (4096 x 2160) @60Hz resolution as well as two independent
audio outputs.
The SI-642-N houses the MBD642 motherboard populated with dual Gigabit LAN, 4x
USB 3.1, dual channel DDR4 with up to 32GB support and expansion slots including
M.2 3042 B-key for 4G/LTE, M.2 2280 M-key for storage and M.2 2240 E-key to
install optional WiFi or capture cards. It also has the Intel vPro and TPM 2.0 features
to deliver increased productivity, remote manageability and data security.
1.2 Features
 iSMART energy-saving & Observer remote monitoring technologies
 8th Gen Intel® Core™ U-series processor
 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x Active DisplayPort 1.2 with independent audio output
 2x DDR4 2400 SO-DIMM, dual channel, Max. 32GB
 1x M.2 B-Key (3042) for 4G LTE
 1x M.2 M-key (2280) for storage
 1x M.2 E-key (2230) for WiFi or capture card option
 TPM 2.0, vPro and watchdog timer
 Slim & compact fanless design

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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.
 SI-642 Digital Signage Player
 Power Adaptor
 Power Cord
1.4 Specifications
Product SI-642
System
Mainboard MBD642
Operating
System Windows 10
CPU Intel® 8th Gen. Intel Core™ mobile processor
Chipset H110 PCH
Memory 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM 2400 MHz, Max 32GB
Graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 620
LAN
Controller
1x Intel® I219LM Gigabit LAN
1x Intel® I211AT Gigabit LAN
Expansion
Slots
1x B-Key (3042) for 4G LTE
1x M-key (2280) for storage
1x E-key (2230) for capture card option
Power
Requirement +12V DC
Watchdog Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
Chassis Aluminum, black & white
Mounting Slim design with wall mount bracket
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 175 x 116x 30 mm (6.88” x 4.56” x 1.18”)

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Net Weight 1 kg
Certificate CE, FCC class B, UL, CCC
I/O Ports
Power Jack 1 x DC-In power jack
Power Button 1 X Power Button (P/N: C261050104DTSA100P)
Display
Interface
 1 x HDMI 1.4
 1x Active DisplayPort 1.2
LAN 2 x RJ45 GbE LAN
Serial 1 x COM RS-232 port (RJ50 connector)
USB 4 x USB 3.1
Audio Jack 1 x Line-Out
Environment
Temperature  Operating: 0 ~ 45 °C (32 ~ 113 °F)
 Storage: -20 ~ 80 °C (-4 ~ 176 °F)
Relative
Humidity 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection SSD: random operation 5 grms, 5~500 Hz
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Note: The product performance relies on the system functioning as a whole. The
level of CPU/APU/GPU processor, the interaction among the processor and
the memory and storage bandwidth, or the functionality of the digital signage
application software may affect the product performance.

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1.5 Product View
Front View
No. Function No. Function
1 COM Port (COM1) 3 DP Port (CN2)
2 USB 3.1 Ports (CN3, CN4) 4 12V DC-in Connector (CN1)
Rear View
No. Function No. Function
1 Power Button (SW1) 4 USB 3.1 Ports (CN7, CN8)
2 HDD Activity and Power LED 5 LAN 1 (CN9), LAN2 (CN10)
3 HDMI Port (CN6) 6 Audio Line-Out (CN11)

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Side View
No. Function
1 SIM Card Slot
Oblique View

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1.6 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation &
Motherboard Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
 Installation of memory, M.2 and mini PCIe card
 Information and locations of connectors

Hardware Configuration
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2.1 Installation / Replacement
The following pictures show how to disassemble the SI-642.
1. Remove the bracket holder (wall mount) by releasing the three (3) screws
shown below.
2. Remove the cover plate by releasing the six (6) screws shown below.

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3. Remove the I/O connector cover plates by releasing the six (6) screws
shown below.
4. Separate the system board from the base heat sink by releasing the six (6)
screws shown below.

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2.1.1 Memory
To install the modules, locate the memory slot on the motherboard and
perform the following steps:
The MBD642 series supports two DDR4 memory sockets. 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 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 ejector tabs outwards with your fintertips to
eject the module.

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2.1.2 Mini-PCIe & M.2 Cards
1. Locate the M.2 slot inside the device.
2. Align the key of the M.2 card to the interface, and insert the card
slantwise.
3. Fix the M.2 card with an M3 screw.
M.2:
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).