IEI Technology TANK-GM45 User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
TANK-GM45
Wide Range Temperature Fanless Embedded System
with VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, Four USB,
RS-232/422/485, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.01 – 29 August 2011

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Revision
Date Version Changes
29 August 2011 1.01 Changed the supported processor from Intel® Core2
Duo P8600 to Intel® Core2 Duo P8400
15 June, 2010 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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of the manufacturer.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS................................................................................................... 2
1.3 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 3
1.6 CONNECTOR PANEL.................................................................................................... 5
1.7 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 6
2 UNPACKING .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................ 8
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 8
2.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST............................................................................................. 9
3 INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 10
3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................11
3.2 HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) INSTALLATION.................................................................11
3.3 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 COM3 RS-422/485 Setup................................................................................. 15
3.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 15
3.4.1 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 16
3.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 18
3.4.3 Power Input...................................................................................................... 18
3.4.4 Remote Control Connector .............................................................................. 19
3.4.5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector......................................................................... 20
3.4.6 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector.................................................................. 21
3.4.7 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 22
3.4.8 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 23
3.4.9 AT/ATX Power Mode Selection........................................................................ 25
4 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 26

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4.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 28
4.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 28
4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 28
4.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 29
4.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 31
4.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 32
4.3.2.1 SATA Channel........................................................................................... 34
4.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 38
4.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 39
4.3.5 AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 40
4.3.5.1 AHCI Port n .............................................................................................. 41
4.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 42
4.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 45
4.3.8 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 46
4.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 47
4.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 49
4.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 50
4.5.2 Boot Device Priority........................................................................................ 52
4.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................. 53
4.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 53
4.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 54
4.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 55
4.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 56
4.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 57
A ONE KEY RECOVERY................................................................................................ 59
A.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION...................................................................... 60
A.1.1 System Requirement......................................................................................... 61
A.1.2 Supported Operating System........................................................................... 62
A.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.......................................................................... 63
A.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 63

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A.2.2 Create Partitions ............................................................................................. 64
A.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications....................................... 67
A.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition............................................................................ 68
A.2.5 Create Factory Default Image......................................................................... 70
A.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX................................................................................ 75
A.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS.................................................................................. 78
A.4.1 Factory Restore ............................................................................................... 80
A.4.2 Backup System................................................................................................. 81
A.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup................................................................................ 82
A.4.4 Manual............................................................................................................. 83
A.5 OTHER INFORMATION.............................................................................................. 84
A.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller......................... 84
A.5.2 System Memory Requirement .......................................................................... 86
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 87
B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................. 88
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 88
B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 89
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS........................................................ 89
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 89
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 90
C HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE............................................................. 91
C.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY....................................... 92

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: TANK-GM45 .................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: TANK-GM45 Peripheral Connectors .........................................................................5
Figure 1-3: Physical Dimensions (millimeters)............................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Bottom Panel Retention Screws (Rear Panel) .......................................................11
Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel Retention Screws (Bottom Panel)...................................................12
Figure 3-3: Open the Bottom Panel ............................................................................................12
Figure 3-4: HDD Bracket Retention Screws...............................................................................13
Figure 3-5: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................13
Figure 3–6: HDD Installation........................................................................................................14
Figure 3-7: Peripheral Connectors (Rear)..................................................................................16
Figure 3-8: LAN Connection........................................................................................................17
Figure 3-9: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector........................................................................................17
Figure 3-10: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................18
Figure 3-11: Power Input Connector...........................................................................................19
Figure 3-12: Remote Control Terminal Block Pinout Location................................................19
Figure 3-13: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................20
Figure 3-14: Serial Port Pinout Location....................................................................................21
Figure 3-15: Serial Port Pinout Location....................................................................................22
Figure 3-16: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................23
Figure 3-17: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................24
Figure 3-18: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................24
Figure 3-19: AT/ATX Switch.........................................................................................................25
Figure A-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu ...........................................................................60
Figure A-2: Launching the Recovery Tool.................................................................................64
Figure A-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .....................................................................................65
Figure A-4: Command Mode........................................................................................................65
Figure A-5: Partition Creation Commands.................................................................................66
Figure A-6: Launching the Recovery Tool.................................................................................68
Figure A-7: System Configuration for Windows .......................................................................68
Figure A-8: Build-up Recovery Partition....................................................................................69

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Figure A-9: Press any key to continue.......................................................................................69
Figure A-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode..................................................................70
Figure A-11: Recovery Tool Menu ..............................................................................................70
Figure A-12: About Symantec Ghost Window...........................................................................71
Figure A-13: Symantec Ghost Path ............................................................................................71
Figure A-14: Select a Local Source Drive ..................................................................................72
Figure A-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive .........................................................72
Figure A-16: File Name to Copy Image to ..................................................................................73
Figure A-17: Compress Image.....................................................................................................73
Figure A-18: Image Creation Confirmation................................................................................74
Figure A-19: Image Creation Process.........................................................................................74
Figure A-20: Image Creation Complete......................................................................................74
Figure A-21: Press Any Key to Continue ...................................................................................75
Figure A-22: Partitions for Linux.................................................................................................76
Figure A-23: System Configuration for Linux............................................................................77
Figure A-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).................................................................77
Figure A-25: Recovery Tool Menu ..............................................................................................78
Figure A-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu.....................................................................................79
Figure A-27: Restore Factory Default.........................................................................................80
Figure A-28: Recovery Complete Window.................................................................................80
Figure A-29: Backup System.......................................................................................................81
Figure A-30: System Backup Complete Window ......................................................................81
Figure A-31: Restore Backup......................................................................................................82
Figure A-32: Restore System Backup Complete Window........................................................82
Figure A-33: Symantec Ghost Window ......................................................................................83

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: TANK-GM45 Model Variations.....................................................................................2
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................4
Table 2-1: Package List Contents.................................................................................................9
Table 3-1: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup............................................................................................15
Table 3-2: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup............................................................................................15
Table 3-3: COM3 RS-422/485 Setup............................................................................................15
Table 3-4: LAN Pinouts ................................................................................................................17
Table 3-5: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs...............................................................................18
Table 3-6: Power Input Pinouts...................................................................................................19
Table 3-7: Remote Control Terminal Block Pinouts..................................................................19
Table 3-8: COM1 Serial Port Pinouts..........................................................................................21
Table 3-9: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................21
Table 3-10: RS-485 Pinouts .........................................................................................................22
Table 3-11: USB Port Pinouts......................................................................................................23
Table 3-12: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................25
Table 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................28

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: TANK-GM45
The TANK-GM45 Series embedded system is a fanless system for wide range
temperature environments. It is powered by the Intel® 45nm Core™2 Duo processor,
uses the Intel® GM45 chipset and has 2.0 GB of DDR2 memory. The TANK-GM45B in
this series is preinstalled with a 32 GB SATA Solid State Disk (SSD) with up to 3Gb/s data
transfer rate.
1.2 Model Variations
The model variations of the TANK-GM45 Series are listed below.
Model No. CPU Preinstalled SSD
TANK-GM45A-R10/P8400 2.26 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo P8400 --
TANK-GM45A-R10/CM575 2.0 GHz Intel® Celeron 575 --
TANK-GM45B-T9400 2.53 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo T9400 32 GB SATA SSD
TANK-GM45B-P8400 2.26 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo P8400 32 GB SATA SSD
TANK-GM45B-CM575 2.0 GHz Intel® Celeron 575 32 GB SATA SSD
Table 1-1: TANK-GM45 Model Variations
1.3 Benefits
Some of the TANK-GM45 benefits include:
Wide range storage temperature for various environments.
Less downtime from overheating because there are not fans to fail

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Cost savings with low power consumption
1.4 Features
The TANK-GM45 features are listed below:
Intel® 45nm Core™2 Duo processor
2.0 GB of DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM preinstalled
One GPIO block terminal for remote control
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
Four USB 2.0 ports
One RS-232 isolated serial port
One RS-422/485 isolated serial port
One VGA port
AT/ATX power mode supported
RoHS compliant
1.5 Technical Specifications
The TANK-GM45 technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Specifications
System
Supported CPU 2.53 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo T9400 CPU,
2.26 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo P8400 CPU or
2.0 GHz Intel® Celeron 575 CPU
Memory 2.0 GB of DDR2 SO-DIMM preinstalled
Real-time Clock Battery backup RTC
Watchdog Timer Software programmable supports 1~255 sec. system reset
Ethernet Controller One Intel® 82574L PCIe GbE Controller
One Intel® WG82567LM GbE PHY
Supported OS Windows® XP or Linux
I/O and Indicators
Ethernet 2 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s

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Specifications
Keyboard/Mouse One PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
Serial Ports 1 x RS-232 (isolated)
1 x RS-422/485 (isolated)
USB Interfaces 4 x USB 2.0 ports
VGA One VGA port
GPIO One 2-pin terminal block for remote control
LED Indicator One power LED (green)
One HDD LED (red)
Storage
SDD Support one 2.5” SATA HDD
(TANK-GM45B is preinstalled with one 32 GB SATA 3Gb/s SSD)
Power
Power Supply +12 V DC
Power Consumption 45 W
Power Switch One power switch
Power Mode AT or ATX power mode (selectable by AT/ATX switch)
Environmental and Mechanical
Operating Temperature -20°C~70°C
Storage Temperature -25°C~75°C
Color Silver
Physical Dimensions 310 mm x 200 mm x 55 mm (W x D x H)
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

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1.6 Connector Panel
All external peripheral interface connectors are located on the front panel of the
TANK-GM45 . The peripheral interface connectors are shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2: TANK-GM45 Peripheral Connectors
Connectors and buttons on the rear panel include the following.
1 x 12 V DC power input
1 x Power switch
1 x VGA output
1 x RS-232 port isolated serial port
1 x RS-422/485 isolated serial port
4 x USB ports
2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
1 x GPIO terminal block for remote control
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
1 x Power LED
1 x HDD LED
1 x AT/ATX power switch

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1.7 Dimensions
The physical dimensions are shown below:
Figure 1-3: Physical Dimensions (millimeters)

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Chapter
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2 Unpacking

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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result in
permanent damage to the TANK-GM45 and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the TANK-GM45. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the TANK-GM45 or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the TANK-GM45, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
TANK-GM45.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the TANK-GM45 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the TANK-GM45 does not fall
out of the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.

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2.3 Unpacking Checklist
NOTE:
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the TANK-GM45 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The TANK-GM45 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 TANK-GM45
1 DC input cable (with terminal block)
(TANK-GM45A only)
1 Power adapter (TANK-GM45B only)
1 User manual and driver CD
Table 2-1: Package List Contents

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Chapter
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3 Installation