IEI Technology TANK-870-Q170 Series User manual

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User Manual
Embedded System with 6th/7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor,
4GB DDR4 Pre-installed Memory, VGA/HDMI+DP/iDP,
Two Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232/422/485,
RoHS Compliant
MODEL:
TANK-870-Q170 Series
Rev. 1.03 – August 18, 2020

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Revision
Date Version Changes
August 18, 2020 1.03 Updated system photos
Updated Section 1.6 Rear Panel
Updated Section 2.3: Unpacking Checklist
Updated Chapter 5 BIOS
February 26, 2018 1.02 Updated Section 1.4: Technical Specifications
Updated Section 2.3: Unpacking Checklist
March 6, 2017 1.01 Add iDP module installation in Section 4.2.5: DisplayPort
Connector (DP1)
December 19, 2019 1.00 Initial release

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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 3
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
1.5 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 7
1.5.1 TANK-870-Q170-2 slot Front Panel.................................................................. 7
1.5.2 TANK-870-Q170-4 slot Front Panel.................................................................. 9
1.6 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................. 10
1.7 LED INDICATORS ......................................................................................................11
1.8 BACKPLANE OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 12
1.9 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................ 19
1.9.1 TANK-870-Q170-2 slot Physical Dimensions.................................................. 19
1.9.2 TANK-870-Q170-4 slot Physical Dimensions.................................................. 20
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 21
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 22
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 22
2.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 23
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 27
3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 28
3.2 HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) INSTALLATION................................................................ 28
3.3 SYSTEM FAN INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 31
3.4 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM WITH MOUNTING BRACKETS ............................................ 32
3.5 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 33
3.5.1 ACC Mode Selection........................................................................................ 34
3.5.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Selection........................................................................ 35
3.5.3 Audio Connector.............................................................................................. 35
3.5.4 Digital Input/Output Connector....................................................................... 36

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3.5.5 HDMI+DP Connector ..................................................................................... 36
3.5.6 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 36
3.5.7 Power Input, 3-pin Terminal Block.................................................................. 38
3.5.8 Power Input, 4-pin DIN Connector ................................................................. 38
3.5.9 RJ-45 RS-232 Serial Ports............................................................................... 38
3.5.10 DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connectors.............................................. 40
3.5.11 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 41
3.5.12 VGA Connector.............................................................................................. 41
3.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS.................................................... 43
3.6.1 iDP Module Installation................................................................................... 43
3.7 POWERING ON/OFF THE SYSTEM ............................................................................. 47
3.8 POWER ..................................................................................................................... 47
3.8.1 ACC ON Mode................................................................................................. 48
3.8.2 ACC OFF Mode............................................................................................... 49
4 SYSTEM MOTHERBOARD ..................................................................................... 50
4.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 51
4.2 BOARD LAYOUT ....................................................................................................... 51
4.3 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 52
4.3.1 Backplane Power Connector (JP1) ................................................................. 52
4.3.2 Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................................................................... 53
4.3.3 BIOS Programming Connector (JSPI1) .......................................................... 53
4.3.4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).................................................................. 53
4.3.5 DisplayPort Connector (DP1)......................................................................... 53
4.3.6 EC Debug Connector (CN4)............................................................................ 54
4.3.7 EC Programming Connector (JSPI2).............................................................. 54
4.3.8 Keyboard and mouse connector (KB_MS1)..................................................... 54
4.3.9 LED Connector (J2)......................................................................................... 55
4.3.10 SATA Power Connectors (CN2, CN3)............................................................ 55
4.3.11 TPM Connector (TPM1) ................................................................................ 55
4.3.12 USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Connector (USB3-1)........................................................... 56
4.4 EXTERNAL INTERFACE PANEL CONNECTORS............................................................ 56
4.4.1 Audio Jack (JAUDIO1).................................................................................... 57
4.4.2 DIO Connector (DIO1).................................................................................... 57
4.4.3 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connector (LAN1_USB1)............................................ 57

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4.4.4 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connector (LAN2_USB2)............................................ 58
4.4.5 HDMI+DP Connector (DP_HDMI1).............................................................. 59
4.4.6 Power Connector (PWR1) ............................................................................... 59
4.4.7 Power Connector (PWR2) ............................................................................... 59
4.4.8 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1_2)....................................................... 60
4.4.9 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM3_4)....................................................... 60
4.4.10 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector (COM5_6) ...................................... 60
4.4.11 USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Connector (USB3_CN1)..................................................... 61
4.4.12 USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Connector (USB3_CN2)..................................................... 61
4.4.13 VGA Connector (VGA1)................................................................................. 62
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 63
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 64
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 64
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 64
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 65
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 65
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 65
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 66
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 67
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 68
5.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration................................................................................... 70
5.3.2.1 PTT Configuration.................................................................................... 71
5.3.3 Trusted Computing........................................................................................... 72
5.3.4 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 73
5.3.5 SATA Configuration ......................................................................................... 74
5.3.6 AMT Configuration.......................................................................................... 75
5.3.7 F81866 Super IO Configuration...................................................................... 76
5.3.7.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 77
5.3.8 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 83
5.3.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 84
5.3.9.1 Console Redirection Settings.................................................................... 85
5.3.10 Intel TXT Information .................................................................................... 87
5.3.11 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 88
5.3.12 iEi Feature...................................................................................................... 89

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5.3.13 iWDD H/W Monitor....................................................................................... 90
5.3.13.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration.............................................................. 91
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 92
5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................... 93
5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration ............................................................................. 94
5.4.1.2 Graphics Configuration............................................................................. 95
5.4.1.3 PEG Port Configuration............................................................................ 97
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................... 98
5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration....................................................................... 99
5.4.2.2 HD Audio Configuration......................................................................... 100
5.5 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 101
5.6 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 102
5.7 SAVE &EXIT.......................................................................................................... 104
5.8 SERVER MGMT....................................................................................................... 105
5.8.1 System Event Log........................................................................................... 106
5.8.2 BMC network configuration .......................................................................... 107
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................ 108
B BIOS OPTIONS .........................................................................................................113
C TERMINOLOGY ......................................................................................................117
D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 121
D.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 122
D.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 122
D.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 123
D.1.3 Product Disposal........................................................................................... 124
D.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 124
D.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning........................................................................... 125
D.2.2 Cleaning Tools .............................................................................................. 125
E DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 127
E.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 128
E.2ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 1.......................................................................... 129
E.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 2.......................................................................... 129
F ERROR BEEP CODE............................................................................................... 130

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F.1 PEI BEEP CODES .................................................................................................... 131
F.2 DXE BEEP CODES.................................................................................................. 131
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 132
G.1 ROHS II DIRECTIVE (2015/863/EU) ..................................................................... 133
G.2 CHINA ROHS......................................................................................................... 134

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: TANK-870-Q170 Series...............................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: TANK-870-Q170 Series Front Panel..........................................................................7
Figure 1-3: TANK-870-Q170 Series Front Panel..........................................................................9
Figure 1-4: TANK-870-Q170 Series Rear Panel .........................................................................10
Figure 1-5: TANK-870-Q170 Series LED Indicators...................................................................11
Figure 1-6: HPE-2S86 (for 2A model)..........................................................................................12
Figure 1-7: HPE-4AS87 (for 4A model).......................................................................................12
Figure 1-8: HPE-2S87 (for 2B model)..........................................................................................14
Figure 1-9: HPE-4S87 (for 4B model)..........................................................................................15
Figure 1-10: TANK-870-Q170-2 slot Physical Dimensions (millimeters).................................19
Figure 1-11: TANK-870-Q170-4 slot Physical Dimensions (millimeters).................................20
Figure 3-1: Unscrew the Cover....................................................................................................29
Figure 3-2: Remove the Cover from TANK-870-Q170 Series ...................................................29
Figure 3-3: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................30
Figure 3-4: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................30
Figure 3-5: System Fan Installation............................................................................................31
Figure 3-6: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws ......................................................................32
Figure 3-7: ACC Mode Switch .....................................................................................................34
Figure 3-8: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch ....................................................................................35
Figure 3-9: Audio Connector.......................................................................................................35
Figure 3-10: DIO Connector.........................................................................................................36
Figure 3-11: HDMI+DP Connector...............................................................................................36
Figure 3-12: LAN Connection......................................................................................................37
Figure 3-13: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................37
Figure 3-14: 3-pin Terminal Block...............................................................................................38
Figure 3-15: Power Input Connector...........................................................................................38
Figure 3-16: RJ-45 RS-232 Serial Device Connection...............................................................39
Figure 3-17: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................40
Figure 3-18: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector ........................................................40
Figure 3-19: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................41

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Figure 3-20: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................42
Figure 3-21: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................42
Figure 3-22: Internal DisplayPort Connector Location.............................................................43
Figure 3-23: iDP Module with Bracket........................................................................................44
Figure 3-24: iDP Module Installation...........................................................................................44
Figure 3-25: Remove Expansion Slot Bracket...........................................................................45
Figure 3-26: Secure iDP Module to System ...............................................................................45
Figure 3-27: Power Button...........................................................................................................47
Figure 3-28: Power Connectors ..................................................................................................48
Figure 4-1: System Motherboard (Front)....................................................................................51
Figure 4-2: System Motherboard (Rear).....................................................................................51

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: TANK-870-Q170 Series Model Variations...................................................................3
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6
Table 1-3: LED Indicators Description........................................................................................11
Table 1-4: Supported Signals......................................................................................................17
Table 1-5: Rated Voltage and Current ........................................................................................18
Table 3-1: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs...............................................................................37
Table 3-2: RJ-45 to COM Port Cable Connector Pinouts..........................................................39
Table 3-3: iDP Converter Cards...................................................................................................46
Table 3-4: Power LED Indicators Description............................................................................48
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................52
Table 4-2: Backplane Power Connector Pinouts (JP1).............................................................52
Table 4-3: Battery Connector Pinouts (BAT1)...........................................................................53
Table 4-4: BIOS Programming Connector Pinouts (JSPI1)......................................................53
Table 4-5: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts (CPU_FAN1)...............................................................53
Table 4-6: DisplayPort connector Pinouts (DP1).......................................................................54
Table 4-7: EC Debug Connector Pinouts (CN4).........................................................................54
Table 4-8: EC Programming Connector Pinouts (JSPI2)..........................................................54
Table 4-9: Keyboard and mouse connector Pinouts (KB_MS1) ..............................................54
Table 4-10: LED Connector Pinouts (J2)....................................................................................55
Table 4-11: SATA Power Connectors Pinouts (CN2, CN3).......................................................55
Table 4-12: TPM Connector Pinouts (TPM1)..............................................................................55
Table 4-13: USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Connector Pinouts (USB3-1).......................................................56
Table 4-14: Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................56
Table 4-15: Audio Jack Pinouts (JAUDIO1) ...............................................................................57
Table 4-16: DIO Connector Pinouts (DIO1) ................................................................................57
Table 4-17: LAN Pinouts (LAN1_USB1A)...................................................................................57
Table 4-18: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts (LAN1_USB1B)..........................................................58
Table 4-19: LAN Pinouts (LAN2_USB2A)...................................................................................58
Table 4-20: USB 2.0 Connector Pinouts (LAN2_USB2B)..........................................................58
Table 4-21: HDMI+DP Connector Pinouts (DP_HDMI1) ............................................................59

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Table 4-22: Power Connector Pinouts (PWR2)..........................................................................59
Table 4-23: Power Connector Pinouts (PWR1)..........................................................................59
Table 4-24: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts (COM1_2) .................................................60
Table 4-25: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts (COM3_4) .................................................60
Table 4-26: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts (COM5_6)...................................60
Table 4-27: USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Port Pinouts (USB3_CN1)............................................................61
Table 4-28: USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Port Pinouts (USB3_CN2)............................................................61
Table 4-29: VGA Connector Pinouts (VGA1) .............................................................................62
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................65

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 4: PCH-FW Configuration........................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 5: PTT Configuration................................................................................................71
BIOS Menu 6: Trusted Computing..............................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 7: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................73
BIOS Menu 8: SATA Configuration.............................................................................................74
BIOS Menu 9: AMT Configuration...............................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 10: F81866 Super IO Configuration........................................................................76
BIOS Menu 11: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.....................................................................77
BIOS Menu 12: RTC Wake Settings............................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 13: Serial Port Console Redirection.......................................................................84
BIOS Menu 14: Console Redirection Settings...........................................................................85
BIOS Menu 15: Intel TXT Information.........................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 16: USB Configuration.............................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 17: iEi Feature...........................................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 18: F81866 H/W Monitor...........................................................................................90
BIOS Menu 19: Smart Fan Mode Configuration ........................................................................91
BIOS Menu 20: Chipset................................................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 21: System Agent (SA) Configuration....................................................................93
BIOS Menu 22: Memory Configuration.......................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 23: Graphics Configuration.....................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 24: NB PCIe Configuration ......................................................................................97
BIOS Menu 25: PCH-IO Configuration........................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 26: PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................99
BIOS Menu 27: HD Audio Configuration..................................................................................100
BIOS Menu 28: Security.............................................................................................................101
BIOS Menu 29: Boot...................................................................................................................102
BIOS Menu 30:Exit......................................................................................................................104

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BIOS Menu 31: Server Mgmt .....................................................................................................105
BIOS Menu 32: System Event Log............................................................................................106
BIOS Menu 33: BMC Network Configuration...........................................................................107

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: TANK-870-Q170 Series
The TANK-870-Q170 Series is an embedded system for wide range temperature
environments. It is powered by the 6th/7th generation Intel® Core™ processor, uses the
Intel® Q170 chipset and supports two 260-pin DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMM modules up to
64 GB (4 GB memory preinstalled). The TANK-870-Q170 Series includes one VGA port,
one HDMI+DP port, one iDP port (optional) , two GbE LAN ports, four USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)
ports, four USB 2.0 ports, four RS-232 connectors and two RS-232/422/485 connectors.

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1.2 Model Variations
The model variations of the TANK-870-Q170 Series are listed below.
Model No. CPU Expansion Slots
TANK-870-Q170i-i5/4G/2A-R10
Intel® Core™i5-6500TE 2.3GHz
(up to 3.3 GHz, Quad Core, TDP
35W)
2 x PCIe by 8 expansion,
TANK-870-Q170i-i5/4G/2B-R10 1 x PCIe by 16 & 1 x PCI expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i5/4G/4A-R10 2 x PCIe by 8 & 2 x PCI expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i5/4G/4B-R10 1 x PCIe by 16 & 3 x PCI expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i7/4G/2A-R10
Intel® Core™i7-6700TE 2.4GHz
(up to 3.4 GHz, Quad Core, TDP
35W)
2 x PCIe by 8 expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i7/4G/2B-R10 1 x PCIe by 16 & 1 x PCI expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i7/4G/4A-R10 2 x PCIe by 8 & 2 x PCI expansion
TANK-870-Q170i-i7/4G/4B-R10 1 x PCIe by 16 & 3 x PCI expansion
Table 1-1: TANK-870-Q170 Series Model Variations
1.3 Features
The TANK-870-Q170 Series features are listed below:
6th/7th Gen. Intel® Core™ processor platform with Intel® Q170 chipset and
DDR4 memory
Triple independent display with high resolution support
Rich high-speed I/O interfaces on one side for easy installation
On-board internal power connector for providing power to add-on cards
Great flexibility for hardware expansion

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1.4 Technical Specifications
The TANK-870-Q170 Series technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Specifications
Chassis
Color Black C + Silver
Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) 2-slot: 121.5 x 255.2 x 205
4-slot: 154.8 x 255.2 x 205
System Fan Fanless
Chassis Construction Extruded aluminum alloy
Motherboard
CPU
Intel 7th Gen Core CPU &
Intel® Core™ i7-6700TE (2.4 GHz, quad-core, TDP=35W)
Intel® Core™ i5-6500TE (2.3 GHz, quad-core, TDP=35W)
Chipset Intel® Q170
System Memory 2 x 260 pin DDR4 SO-DIMM,
one 4 GB pre-installed (system max: 64GB)
IPMI
iRIS Solution 1 x iRIS-2400 (optional)
Storage
Hard Drive 2 x 2.5'' SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD bay (RAID 0/1 support)
I/O Interfaces
USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) 4
USB 2.0 4
Ethernet
2 x RJ45
LAN1: Intel® I219LM PCIe controller
LAN2 (iRIS): Intel® I210 PCIe controller