IEI Technology DRPC-230-ULT5 Series User manual

DRPC-230-ULT5 Embedded System
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User Manual
MODEL:
DRPC-230-ULT5
Fanless Embedded System with Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE /
Celeron® 4205U CPU, Triple GbE, Four RS-232/422/485,
Two RS-232, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, DisplayPort,
DIN Rail Mounting Support, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.02 – April 9, 2021

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Revision
Date Version Changes
April 9, 2021 1.02 Updated operating temperature
December 9, 2020 1.01 Added information of the DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S SKU
April 20, 2020 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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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.
PROTECTIVE EARTH GROUND
Indicates protective earth ground
IEC 60417-5009: STAND-BY

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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 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 TOP PANEL ................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 6
1.7 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 8
1.7.1 DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G/S & DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S................................... 8
1.7.2 DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G..................................................................................... 9
2 UNPACKING ............................................................................................................... 10
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................11
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................11
2.3 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 12
2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 13
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 High Surface Temperature............................................................................... 16
3.2 INTERNALACCESS PANEL REMOVAL........................................................................ 17
3.3 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 18
3.4 PCIE MINI CARD INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 19
3.4.1 PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts (MINI_PCIE1).................................................. 21
3.5 SIM CARD INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 22
3.6 M.2 MODULE INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 24
3.6.1 M.2 Module Slot Pinouts (M2_A1).................................................................. 25
3.7 RS-232/422/485 SERIAL PORT CONNECTION ........................................................... 27
3.8 RS-232 SERIAL PORT CONNECTION ......................................................................... 27
3.9 LAN CONNECTION................................................................................................... 28
3.10AT/ATX MODE SELECTION.................................................................................... 29

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3.11 DIN RAIL MOUNTING ............................................................................................ 30
3.12 POWER-ON PROCEDURE......................................................................................... 32
3.12.1 Installation Checklist..................................................................................... 32
3.12.2 Terminal Block Pinouts.................................................................................. 32
3.12.3 Power-on Procedure...................................................................................... 33
3.13AVAILABLE DRIVERS .............................................................................................. 34
3.13.1 Driver Download........................................................................................... 34
4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE..................................................... 36
4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 37
4.2 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 37
4.2.1 The System Doesn’t Turn On............................................................................ 37
4.2.2 The System Doesn’t Boot Up............................................................................ 38
4.2.3 More Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 38
4.3 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 38
4.3.1 Clear CMOS..................................................................................................... 39
4.3.2 ME Override Jumper ....................................................................................... 40
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 41
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 42
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 42
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 42
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 43
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 43
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 43
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 44
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 45
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 46
5.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration................................................................................... 48
5.3.2.1 PTT Configuration.................................................................................... 49
5.3.3 Trusted Computing........................................................................................... 50
5.3.4 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 51
5.3.5 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 52
5.3.6 iWDD H/W Monitor......................................................................................... 53
5.3.6.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration................................................................ 54

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5.3.7 F81866 Super IO Configuration...................................................................... 56
5.3.7.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 57
5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 58
5.3.8.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings....................................................... 59
5.3.8.2 Console Redirection Settings.................................................................... 60
5.3.9 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 62
5.3.10 CSM Configuration........................................................................................ 63
5.3.11 NVMe Configuration...................................................................................... 64
5.3.12 IEI Feature..................................................................................................... 65
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 66
5.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .................................................................... 66
5.4.1.1 Memory Configuration ............................................................................. 67
5.4.1.2 Graphics Configuration............................................................................. 68
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration .................................................................................... 70
5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration ....................................................................... 72
5.4.2.2 SATAAnd RST Configuration.................................................................. 74
5.5 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 76
5.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 77
5.7 SAVE &EXIT............................................................................................................ 79
6 INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................................................... 81
6.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 82
6.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 83
6.2.1 Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................................................................... 83
6.2.2 Digital I/O Connector (DIO1)......................................................................... 84
6.2.3 Fan Connectors (CPU/FAN1, CPU/FAN2)...................................................... 84
6.2.4 Internal Power Connector (PWR1) ................................................................. 84
6.2.5 SATA Connector (SATA1)................................................................................. 85
6.2.6 SMBus Connector (SMB1)............................................................................... 85
6.2.7 SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1)........................................................................... 85
6.2.8 TPM Connector (TPM1).................................................................................. 86
6.2.9 USB DOM Connector (DOM1) ....................................................................... 86
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 87
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 92

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B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................. 93
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 93
B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 94
B.1.3 Explanation of Graphical Symbols.................................................................. 94
B.1.4 Product Disposal............................................................................................. 95
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 96
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 96
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 96
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE....................................................................................... 97
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 100
E ERROR BEEPCODE............................................................................................... 103
E.1 PEIBEEP CODES.................................................................................................... 104
E.2 DXE BEEP CODES ................................................................................................. 104
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 105
F.1 ROHS II DIRECTIVE (2015/863/EU)...................................................................... 106
F.2 CHINA ROHS.......................................................................................................... 107

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: DRPC-230-ULT5 Series...............................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front Panel ..................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: Top Panel.....................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G/S & DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S Dimensions (mm) ................8
Figure 1-5: DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G Dimensions (mm).................................................................9
Figure 3-1: Internal Access Panel Retention Screws................................................................17
Figure 3-2: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................18
Figure 3-3: PCIe Mini Slot Location............................................................................................19
Figure 3-4: Removing the PCIe Mini Card Retention Screw ....................................................19
Figure 3-5: Inserting the PCIe Mini Card into the Slot at an Angle..........................................20
Figure 3-6: Securing the PCIe Mini Card....................................................................................20
Figure 3-7: Unlock SIM Card Slot Cover ....................................................................................22
Figure 3-8: Unlock SIM Card Slot Cover ....................................................................................22
Figure 3-9: SIM Card Installation.................................................................................................23
Figure 3-10: Lock SIM Card Slot Cover......................................................................................23
Figure 3-11: M.2 Slot Location ....................................................................................................24
Figure 3-12: Inserting the M.2 Module into the Slot at an Angle .............................................24
Figure 3-13: Securing the M.2 Module........................................................................................25
Figure 3-14: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................28
Figure 3-15: AT/ATX Switch Location.........................................................................................29
Figure 3-16: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Preparation................................................................30
Figure 3-17: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Installation.................................................................30
Figure 3-18: Attach the Mounting Bracket to the DIN Rail .......................................................31
Figure 3-19: Secure the Mounting Bracket ................................................................................31
Figure 3-20: Power-on..................................................................................................................33
Figure 3-21: IEI Resource Download Center..............................................................................34
Figure 4-1: Clear CMOS Button Location...................................................................................39
Figure 4-2: ME Override Jumper Location.................................................................................40
Figure 6-1: Main Board Layout Diagram ....................................................................................82

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: DRPC-230-ULT5 Model Variations ..............................................................................3
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7
Table 3-1: PCIe Mini Card Slot (MINI_PCIE1) Pinouts...............................................................21
Table 3-2: M.2 Module Slot (M2_A1) Pinouts.............................................................................26
Table 3-3: RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Connector Pinouts.................................................................27
Table 3-4: RS-232 RJ-45 Connector Pinouts .............................................................................27
Table 3-5: LAN Pinouts ................................................................................................................28
Table 3-6: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs...............................................................................28
Table 3-7: 3-pin Power Terminal Block Pinouts ........................................................................32
Table 4-1: ME Override Jumper Settings ...................................................................................40
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................43
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................83
Table 6-2: Battery Connector (BAT1) Pinouts ...........................................................................83
Table 6-3: Digital I/O Connector (DIO1) Pinouts........................................................................84
Table 6-4: Fan Connector (CPU/FAN1, CPU/FAN2) Pinouts.....................................................84
Table 6-5: Internal Power Connector (PWR1) Pinouts..............................................................84
Table 6-6: SATA 6Gb/s Connector (SATA1) Pinouts ................................................................85
Table 6-7: SMBus Connector (SMB1) Pinouts...........................................................................85
Table 6-8: SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1) Pinouts.......................................................................85
Table 6-9: TPM Connector (TPM1) Pinouts................................................................................86
Table 6-10: USB DOM Connector (DOM1) Pinouts....................................................................86
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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: DRPC-230-ULT5 Series
The DRPC-230-ULT5 fanless embedded system is powered by the Intel®Core™
i5-8365UE / Celeron® 4205U processor. It is designed for harsh environment applications,
and supports DIN rail mounting method.
The DRPC-230-ULT5 accepts a wide range of DC power input (12 V ~ 24 V), allowing it to
be powered anywhere. It is equipped with up to six USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s), three GbE,
four RS-232/422/485, two RS-232 ports, one HDMI and one DisplayPort to provide rich
I/O options for various applications.
Furthermore, the DRPC-230-ULT5 is possible to expand I/O through the second layer. Its
expansion feature and modularized flexibility allows easy developing for AI inference
applications. It is also compatible with IEI's accelerator cards - Mustang-V100-MX8 or
Mustang-V100-MX4.

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1.2 Model Variations
The model variations of the DRPC-230-ULT5 are listed below.
Model No. CPU PCIe x4 Expansion Width
DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G/S Intel®Core™ i5-8365UE N/A 81 mm
DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G Intel®Core™ i5-8365UE Supports
accelerator cards 127 mm
DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S Intel®Celeron® 4205U N/A 81 mm
Table 1-1: DRPC-230-ULT5 Model Variations
1.3 Features
The DRPC-230-ULT5 features are listed below:
Fanless design
Intel®Core™ i5-8365UE / Celeron® 4205U processor
Supports DDR4 SO-DIMM (system max. 32 GB)
Supports one 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD
Wide range DC power input (12 V ~ 24 V)
Extended temperature fanless design supports -20°C ~ 70°C
Triple GbE port
Four RS-232/422/485 and two RS-232 serial interfaces
Up to six USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
Flexible modularized expansion
Low power consumption
DIN rail mounting support
RoHS compliant

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1.4 Front Panel
The DRPC-230-ULT5 front panel contains:
3 x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports
4 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports (DB-9)
2 x RS-232 serial ports (RJ-45)
USB ports
oi5 models: six USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
oC model: four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) + two USB 2.0
1 x Power LED (green)
1 x HDD LED (yellow)
The overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2: Front Panel

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1.5 Top Panel
The DRPC-230-ULT5 top panel contains:
1 x 12 V ~ 24 V DC power terminal block
1 x Earth ground connector
1 x HDMI connector
1 x DisplayPort connector
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button
1 x AT/ATX power switch
An overview of the top panel is shown in Figure 1-3 below.
Figure 1-3: Top Panel

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1.6 Technical Specifications
The DRPC-230-ULT5 technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/S DRPC-230-ULT5-i5 DRPC-230-ULT5-C/S
CPU (SoC) Intel®Core™ i5-8365UE processor 1.6 GHz
(up to 4.1 GHz, quad core, TDP=15W)
Intel®Celeron®4205U
(1.8 GHz, dual-core,
TDP=15W)
Memory Two 260-pin 2400 MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM slots
(pre-installed with one 8 GB memory module, system max. 32 GB)
Ethernet Controller 2 x Intel®I210 GbE controller (colay Intel® I211)
1 x Intel®I219 GbE PHY
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (optional)
Watchdog Timer Software programmable, support 1~255 sec. system reset
Supported OS Microsoft Windows 10 / Linux
Storage One 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD bay
I/O and Indicators
Ethernet 3 x RJ-45 ports
COM Port 4 x RS-232/422/485 with AFC (DB-9)
2 x RS-232 (RJ-45)
USB 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Display 1 x HDMI (up to 3840 x 2160@30Hz)
1 x DisplayPort (up to 4096 x 2304@60Hz)
Digital I/O 8-bit (4-in/4-out, by internal pin-header)
TPM 1 x TPM 2.0 (2x10 pin) (optional)
LED Indicators 1 x HDD LED (yellow)
1 x Power LED (green)
Button/Switch Power button, Reset button,
AT/ATX power switch

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Interior Expansion
PCIe Mini 1 x Full-size (PCIe / USB 3.0 / SATA)
SIM 1 x Internal on-board SIM slot
(A WWAN module must be installed in the PCIe Mini slot to provide
WWAN communication.)
M.2 1 x M.2 2230 A-Key (PCIe x1 / USB 2.0) 1 x M.2 2230 A-Key
(PCIe x1)
Backplane N/A 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x USB 2.0
N/A
Power
Power Input 12 V ~ 24 V DC; one power connector (3-pin terminal block)
AT/ATX Mode AT/ATX switch
Power Consumption 12 V @ 4.98 A (Intel® Core™ i5-8365UE with 8GB memory)
Environmental and Mechanical
Mounting DIN rail
Operating Temperature -20°C~70°C with air flow (SSD)*
Storage Temperature -40°C~85°C with air flow (SSD)
Operating Humidity 10%~95%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10%~90%, non-condensing
Chassis Construction Extruded aluminum alloy
System Fan Fanless
Operating Shock Half-sine shock test 5G, 11ms, 100 shocks per axis (SSD)
Operating Vibration MIL-STD-810G 514.6C-1 (SSD)
Safety CE/FCC
Weight (Net/Gross) 2.9 kg / 3.2 kg 3.2 kg / 3.5 kg 2.9 kg / 3.2 kg
Physical Dimensions
(W x D x H) (mm)
81 x 150 x 190 127 x 150 x 190 81 x 150 x 190
*CPU can remain high performance and run at or above its base frequency without any thermal
throttling under 60°C.
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

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1.7 Dimensions
The physical dimensions of the DRPC-230-ULT5 series are shown below.
1.7.1 DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G/S & DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S
Figure 1-4: DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G/S & DRPC-230-ULT5-C/8G/S Dimensions (mm)

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1.7.2 DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G
Figure 1-5: DRPC-230-ULT5-i5/8G Dimensions (mm)

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Chapter
2
2 Unpacking