IEI Technology TANK-870AI SERIES User manual

TANK-870AI Embedded System
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User Manual
Embedded System with 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor,
8GB DDR4 Pre-installed Memory, VGA/HDMI/DP/iDP,
Two Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232/422/485,
RoHS Compliant
MODEL:
TANK-870AI series
Rev. 1.00 – June 12, 2018

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Revision
Date Version Changes
June 12, 2018 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............................................................................................................. 6
1.6 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 7
1.7 LED INDICATORS ....................................................................................................... 8
1.8 BACKPLANE OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 10
1.9 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................ 12
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 13
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 14
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 14
2.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 15
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 19
3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 20
3.2 HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) INSTALLATION................................................................ 20
3.3 SYSTEM FAN INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 23
3.4 WI-FI ANTENNA INSTALLATION................................................................................ 24
3.5 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM WITH MOUNTING BRACKETS ............................................ 24
3.6 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 25
3.6.1 ACC Mode Selection........................................................................................ 26
3.6.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Selection........................................................................ 27
3.6.3 Audio Connector.............................................................................................. 27
3.6.4 Digital Input/Output Connector....................................................................... 28
3.6.5 HDMI/DP Connector....................................................................................... 28
3.6.6 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 28
3.6.7 Power Input, 3-pin Terminal Block.................................................................. 30

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3.6.8 Power Input, 4-pin DIN Connector ................................................................. 30
3.6.9 RJ-45 RS-232 Serial Ports............................................................................... 30
3.6.10 DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connectors.............................................. 31
3.6.11 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 32
3.6.12 VGA Connector.............................................................................................. 33
3.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS.................................................... 34
3.7.1 TPM Module Installation................................................................................. 34
3.7.2 iDP Module Installation................................................................................... 36
3.8 POWERING ON/OFF THE SYSTEM ............................................................................. 40
3.9 POWER ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.9.1 ACC ON Mode................................................................................................. 41
3.9.2 ACC OFF Mode............................................................................................... 42
4 SYSTEM MOTHERBOARD ..................................................................................... 43
4.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 44
4.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 44
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 45
4.2.1 Backplane Power Connector (JP1) ................................................................. 45
4.2.2 Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................................................................... 46
4.2.3 BIOS Programming Connector (JSPI1) .......................................................... 46
4.2.4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).................................................................. 46
4.2.5 DisplayPort Connector (DP1)......................................................................... 46
4.2.6 EC Debug Connector (CN4)............................................................................ 47
4.2.7 EC Programming Connector (JSPI2).............................................................. 47
4.2.8 Keyboard and mouse connector (KB_MS1)..................................................... 47
4.2.9 LED Connector (J2)......................................................................................... 48
4.2.10 SATA Power Connectors (CN2, CN3)............................................................ 48
4.2.11 TPM Connector (TPM1) ................................................................................ 48
4.2.12 USB 3.0 connectors (USB3-1) ....................................................................... 49
4.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE PANEL CONNECTORS............................................................ 49
4.3.1 Audio Jack (JAUDIO1).................................................................................... 50
4.3.2 DIO connector (DIO1)..................................................................................... 50
4.3.3 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connectors (LAN1_USB1)........................................... 50
4.3.4 Ethernet and USB 2.0 Connectors (LAN2_USB2)........................................... 51
4.3.5 Power Connector (PWR1) ............................................................................... 51

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4.3.6 Power Connector (PWR2) ............................................................................... 52
4.3.7 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1_2)....................................................... 52
4.3.8 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors (COM3_4)..................................................... 52
4.3.9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector (COM5_6) ........................................ 52
4.3.10 USB 3.0 Connectors (USB3_CN1) ................................................................ 53
4.3.11 USB 3.0 Connectors (USB3_CN2)................................................................. 53
4.3.12 VGA Connector (VGA1)................................................................................. 54
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 55
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 56
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 56
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 56
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 57
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 57
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 57
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 59
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 60
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 61
5.3.2 Trusted Computing........................................................................................... 64
5.3.3 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 65
5.3.4 SATA Configuration ......................................................................................... 66
5.3.5 AMT Configuration.......................................................................................... 67
5.3.6 F81866 Super IO Configuration...................................................................... 68
5.3.6.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 69
5.3.6.1.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration................................................................ 69
5.3.6.1.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration................................................................ 70
5.3.6.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration................................................................ 71
5.3.6.1.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration................................................................ 72
5.3.6.1.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration................................................................ 72
5.3.6.1.6 Serial Port 6 Configuration................................................................ 73
5.3.7 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 74
5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 76
5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings.................................................................... 77
5.3.1 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration............................................................................ 79
5.3.2 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 80

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5.3.3 iEi Feature........................................................................................................ 81
5.3.4 iWDD H/W Monitor......................................................................................... 82
5.3.4.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration................................................................ 83
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 84
5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................... 85
5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration ............................................................................. 86
5.4.1.2 Graphics Configuration............................................................................. 87
5.4.1.3 PEG Port Configuration............................................................................ 89
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................... 90
5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration....................................................................... 91
5.4.2.2 HD Audio Configuration........................................................................... 92
5.5 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 93
5.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 94
5.7 SAVE &EXIT............................................................................................................ 96
5.8 SERVER MGMT ......................................................................................................... 97
5.8.1 System Event Log............................................................................................. 98
5.8.2 BMC network configuration ............................................................................ 99
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................ 100
B BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 105
C TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 109
D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................113
D.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................114
D.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................116
E DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE......................................................................................118
E.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................119
E.2ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 1.......................................................................... 120
E.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLE 2.......................................................................... 120
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 121

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: TANK-870AI series......................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: TANK-870AI series Front Panel.................................................................................6
Figure 1-3: TANK-870AI series Rear Panel ..................................................................................7
Figure 1-4: TANK-870AI series LED Indicators ...........................................................................8
Figure 1-5: HPE-2S86 (for 2A model)..........................................................................................10
Figure 1-6: TANK-870AI slot Physical Dimensions (millimeters) ............................................12
Figure 3-1: Unscrew the Cover....................................................................................................21
Figure 3-2: Remove the Cover from TANK-870AI series..........................................................21
Figure 3-3: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................22
Figure 3-4: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................22
Figure 3-5: System Fan Installation............................................................................................23
Figure 3-6: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation........................................................................................24
Figure 3-7: Mounting Bracket Retention Screws ......................................................................25
Figure 3-8: ACC Mode Switch .....................................................................................................26
Figure 3-9: AT/ATX Power Mode Switch ....................................................................................27
Figure 3-10: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................27
Figure 3-11: DIO Connector.........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-12: HDMI/DP Connection..............................................................................................28
Figure 3-13: LAN Connection......................................................................................................29
Figure 3-14: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................29
Figure 3-15: 3-pin Terminal Block...............................................................................................30
Figure 3-16: Power Input Connector...........................................................................................30
Figure 3-17: RJ-45 RS-232 Serial Device Connection...............................................................31
Figure 3-18: RJ-45 RS-232 Serial Port Connector.....................................................................31
Figure 3-19: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................32
Figure 3-20: DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector ........................................................32
Figure 3-21: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................33
Figure 3-22: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................34
Figure 3-23: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................34
Figure 3-24: TPM Connector Location........................................................................................35

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Figure 3-25: TPM Module Installation.........................................................................................35
Figure 3-26: Internal DisplayPort Connector Location.............................................................37
Figure 3-27: iDP Module with Bracket........................................................................................37
Figure 3-28: iDP Module Installation...........................................................................................38
Figure 3-29: Remove Expansion Slot Bracket...........................................................................38
Figure 3-30: Power Button...........................................................................................................40
Figure 3-31: Power Connectors ..................................................................................................41
Figure 4-1: System Motherboard (Front)....................................................................................44
Figure 4-2: System Motherboard (Rear).....................................................................................44

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: TANK-870AI series Model Variations..........................................................................3
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6
Table 1-3: LED Indicators Description..........................................................................................9
Table 1-4: Supported Signals......................................................................................................10
Table 1-5: Rated Voltage and Current ........................................................................................11
Table 3-1: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs...............................................................................29
Table 3-2: TPM Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................36
Table 3-3: iDP Converter Cards...................................................................................................39
Table 3-4: Power LED Indicators Description............................................................................41
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................45
Table 4-2: Backplane Power Connector Pinouts (JP1).............................................................45
Table 4-3: Battery Connector Pinouts (BAT1)...........................................................................46
Table 4-4: BIOS Programming Connector Pinouts (JSPI1)......................................................46
Table 4-5: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts (CPU_FAN1)...............................................................46
Table 4-6: DisplayPort connector Pinouts (DP1).......................................................................47
Table 4-7: EC Debug Connector Pinouts (CN4).........................................................................47
Table 4-8: EC Programming Connector Pinouts (JSPI2)..........................................................47
Table 4-9: Keyboard and mouse connector Pinouts (KB_MS1) ..............................................47
Table 4-10: LED Connector Pinouts (J2)....................................................................................48
Table 4-11: SATA Power Connectors Pinouts (CN2, CN3).......................................................48
Table 4-12: TPM Connector Pinouts (TPM1)..............................................................................48
Table 4-13: USB 3.0 connectors Pinouts (USB3-1)...................................................................49
Table 4-14: Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................49
Table 4-15: Audio Jack Pinouts (JAUDIO1) ...............................................................................50
Table 4-16: DIO connector Pinouts (DIO1).................................................................................50
Table 4-17: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts (USB1)...................................................................................50
Table 4-18: LAN Pinouts (LAN1) .................................................................................................51
Table 4-19: USB 2.0 Port Pinouts (USB2)...................................................................................51
Table 4-20: LAN Pinouts (LAN2) .................................................................................................51
Table 4-21: Power Connector Pinouts (PWR2)..........................................................................51

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Table 4-22: Power Connector Pinouts (PWR1)..........................................................................52
Table 4-23: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts (COM1_2) .................................................52
Table 4-24: RS-232 Serial Port Connectors Pinouts (COM3_4) ...............................................52
Table 4-25: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinout (COM5_6).....................................53
Table 4-26: USB 3.0 Connectors Pinouts (USB3_CN1).............................................................53
Table 4-27: USB 3.0 Connectors Pinouts (USB3_CN2).............................................................53
Table 4-28: VGA Connector Pinouts (VGA1) .............................................................................54
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................57

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................61
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................62
BIOS Menu 4: Trusted Computing..............................................................................................64
BIOS Menu 5: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................65
BIOS Menu 6: SATA Configuration.............................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 7: AMT Configuration...............................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 8: F81866 Super IO Configuration..........................................................................68
BIOS Menu 9: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................69
BIOS Menu 10: RTC Wake Settings............................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 11: Serial Port Console Redirection.......................................................................76
BIOS Menu 12: Console Redirection Settings...........................................................................77
BIOS Menu 13: Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ..............................................................................79
BIOS Menu 14: USB Configuration.............................................................................................80
BIOS Menu 15: iEi Feature...........................................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 16: F81866 H/W Monitor...........................................................................................82
BIOS Menu 17: Smart Fan Mode Configuration ........................................................................83
BIOS Menu 18: Chipset................................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 19: System Agent (SA) Configuration....................................................................85
BIOS Menu 20: Memory Configuration.......................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 21: Graphics Configuration.....................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 22: NB PCIe Configuration ......................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 23: PCH-IO Configuration........................................................................................90
BIOS Menu 24: PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................91
BIOS Menu 25: HD Audio Configuration....................................................................................92
BIOS Menu 26: Security...............................................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 27: Boot.....................................................................................................................94
BIOS Menu 28:Exit........................................................................................................................96
BIOS Menu 29: Server Mgmt .......................................................................................................97
BIOS Menu 30: System Event Log..............................................................................................98

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BIOS Menu 31: PCH Azalia Configuration Menu.......................................................................99

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: TANK-870AI series
The TANK-870AI series is an embedded system for wide range temperature
environments. It is powered by the 6th generation Intel® Core™ processor, uses the
Intel® Q170 chipset and supports two 260-pin DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMM modules up to
32 GB (8GB memory preinstalled). The TANK-870AI series includes one VGA port, one
HDMI/DP port, one iDP port (optional), two GbE LAN ports, four USB 3.0 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-870AI series are listed below.
Model No. CPU System Fan
TANK-870AI-i5/8G/2A-R10 Intel® Core™ i5-6500TE 2.3GHz, (Up
to 3.3 GHz, Quad Core, TDP 35W) optional
TANK-870AI-i7/8G/2A-R10 Intel® Core™ i7-6700TE 2.4GHz, (up
to 3.4 GHz, Quad Core, TDP 35W) optional
Table 1-1: TANK-870AI series Model Variations
1.3 Features
The TANK-870AI series features are listed below:
6th 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-870AI series technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Specifications
Chassis
Color Black C + Silver
Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) 121.5 x 255.2 x 205
System Fan Fanless
Chassis Construction Extruded aluminum alloy
Motherboard
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-6700TE 2.4 GHz (up to 3.4 GHz, quad-core,
TDP=35W)
Intel® Core™ i5-6500TE 2.3 GHz (up to 3.3 GHz, quad-core,
TDP=35W)
Chipset Intel® Q170
System Memory 2 x 260 pin DDR4 SO-DIMM,
8 GB pre-installed (system max: 32GB)
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
(1 x 2.5” 1TB HDD pre-installed)
I/O Interfaces
USB 3.0 4
USB 2.0 4
Ethernet
2 x RJ-45
LAN1: Intel® I219LM PCIe controller with Intel® vPro™ support
LAN2 (iRIS): Intel® I210 PCIe controller

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Specifications
COM Port 4 x RS-232 (2 x RJ-45, 2 x DB-9 w/2.5KV isolation protection)
2 x RS-232/422/485 (DB-9)
Digital I/O 8-bit digital I/O, 4-bit input/4-bit output
Display
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI/DP
1 x iDP (optional)
Resolution VGA: Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
HDMI/DP: Up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Audio 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in
TPM 1 x Infineon TPM 2.0 Module
Wireless 1 x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Expansions
Backplane 2 x PCIe x8
PCIe Mini 1 x Half-size PCIe Mini slot
1 x Full-size PCIe mini slot (supports mSATA, colay with SATA)
Power
Power Input DC Jack: 9 V~36 V DC
Terminal Block: 9 V~36 V DC
Power Consumption 19 [email protected] A (Intel® Core™ i7-6700TE with 8 GB memory)
Internal Power Connector 5V@3A or 12V@3A
Reliability
Mounting Wall mount
Operating Temperature
i7-6700TE: -
20°C ~ 45°C with air flow (SSD), 10% ~ 95%,
non-condensing
i5-6500TE: -
20°C ~ 60°C with air flow (SSD), 10% ~ 95%,
non-condensing
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C with air flow (SSD),
10% ~ 90%, non-condensing

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Specifications
Operating Shock Half-sine wave shock 5G; 11ms; 100 shocks per axis
Operating Vibration MIL-STD-810G 514.6 C-1 (with SSD)
Weight (Net/Gross) 4.2 kg/6.3 kg
Safety/EMC CE/FCC
OS
Supported OS
Microsoft® Windows® 8 Embedded,
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard 7 E
Microsoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise
Linux Ubuntu 16.04
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications
1.5 Front Panel
The front panel of the TANK-870AI series has the following features (Figure 1-3):
Figure 1-2: TANK-870AI series Front Panel
Connectors on the front panel include the following:
2 x Wi-Fi antenna connectors