Midas Touch MES-1980 Series User manual

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MES-1980 Series
Fanless Rugged Embedded Systems with
11th Gen. Intel® Core™i7/i5/i3 Processor
User’s Manual
Version 1.1
P/N: 4016198000110P 2023.01

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Revision History
Version
Date
Description
1.0
2021.12
Initialrelease
1.1
2023.01
- Reviseconnector type of (21) IO1 on page 21
- Add 2.2.4. Top Side View and 2.2.5 LED Indicator
Status

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Contents
Contents
Revision History .............................................................................. II
Contents............................................................................................ i
Preface .............................................................................................iii
Copyright Notice...................................................................................... iii
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................ iii
CE ....................................................................................................iii
FCC Class A.....................................................................................iii
RoHS................................................................................................iv
SVHC / REACH................................................................................iv
Important Safety Instructions................................................................... v
Warning ...................................................................................................vi
Lithium Battery Replacement...................................................................vi
Technical Support....................................................................................vi
Warranty.................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................. 1
1.1. Features ........................................................................................... 2
1.2. About this Manual............................................................................. 2
1.3. Specifications............................................................................................ 3
1.3. Inside the Package........................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ............................................................. 7
2.1. Dimensions....................................................................................... 8
2.2. Overview........................................................................................... 9
2.2.1. Front View ............................................................................... 9
2.2.2. Left Side View ........................................................................ 9
2.2.3. Right Side View .................................................................... 10
2.2.4. TopSide View .......................................................................10
2.2.5. LED Indicator Status ............................................................11
2.3. Driver Installation Note...................................................................11
Chapter 3 - Engine of the Computer............................................. 13
3.1. Boards Overview............................................................................14
3.2. Connectors .....................................................................................16
Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance..................................... 23
4.1. Disassembling and Assembling the Computer...............................24
4.1.1. Disassembling the Computer............................................... 24
4.1.2. Assembling the Computer.................................................... 25
4.2. Installing Hardware.........................................................................26
4.2.1. Installing Memory Module.................................................... 26
4.2.2. Installing/Replacing a SSD or HDD...................................... 28
4.2.3. Installing M.2 Module...........................................................30
4.2.4. Installing Encription Dongle..................................................31

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4.2.5. Install/uninstall SIM Card and relative connection module.32
4.3. Mounting............................................................................................
4.3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting ...................................................................
4.2.6. Install/uninstall WI-FI connection module ............................35
Chapter 5 - BIOS............................................................................ 39
5.1. Main................................................................................................42
5.2. Advanced........................................................................................43
5.2.1. CPU Configuration......................................................................44
5.2.2. Power & Performance..........................................................45
5.2.3. Trusted Computing...............................................................48
5.2.4. ACPI Settings.......................................................................50
5.2.5. F81966 Super IO Configuration................................................51
5.2.6. Hardware Monitor.................................................................52
5.2.7. S5 RTC Wake Settings.........................................................53
5.2.8. Serial Port Console Redirection...........................................54
5.2.9. USB Configuration......................................................................55
5.2.10. Network Stack Configuration...................................................57
5.2.11. NVME Configuration.................................................................58
5.3. Chipset ...........................................................................................59
5.3.1. System Agent (SA) Configuration.............................................60
5.3.2. PCH-IO Configuration ................................................................63
5.4. Security...........................................................................................66
5.4.1 Security Boot.........................................................................67
5.5. Boot................................................................................................68
5.6. Save & Exit.....................................................................................70
Appendix........................................................................................ 71
Appendix A. 16-bit DIO Signal Connections..........................................72
A.1. Isolated Digital Input Connections ..........................................72
A.2. Isolated Digital Output Connections........................................73

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Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Preface
Copyright Notice
AllRights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in
order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any mechanical,
electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
The CE symbol on your product indicates that it is in compliance with the
directives of the Union European (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available
by contacting Technical Support.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when
shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded
cables. This kind of cable is available from Midas Touch. Please contact your
local supplier for ordering information.
FCC Class A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjecttothe
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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Preface
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correctthe
interference at his own expense.
RoHS
Midas Touch Inc. certifies that all components in its products are in
compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive
2002/95/EC.
The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main purpose
of the directive is to prohibit the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl
ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are
to enforce by 7/1/2006.
Midas Touch Inc. hereby states that the listed products do not contain
unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed
a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed
0.01% by weight, per homogenous material. Homogenous material is defined as
a substance or mixture of substances with uniform composition (such as solders,
resins, plating, etc.). Lead-free solder is used for all terminations (Sn(96-96.5%),
Ag(3.0-3.5%) and Cu(0.5%)).
SVHC / REACH
To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth
we live, Midas Touch hereby confirms all products comply with the restriction
of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals)
regulated by the European Union.
Allsubstances listed in SVHC < 0.1 % by weight (1000 ppm)

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Preface
Important Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully
1. Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment.
2. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or
letting it fall may cause damage
3. Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment
and should be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
7. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Never pour any liquid into opening. This may cause fire orelectricalshock.
9. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
10. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. Theequipmenthasbeenexposedto moisture.
d. Theequipmentdoesnotworkwell,oryoucannotgetitto workaccording
to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
11. Keep this User’s Manual for later reference.

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Preface
Warning
The Box PC and its components contain very delicately Integrated Circuits (IC).
To protect the Box PC and its components against damage caused by static
electricity, you should always follow the precautions below when handling it:
1. Disconnect your Box PC from the power source when you want to work on
the inside.
2. Usea grounded wrist strap when handlingcomputer components.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came
with the Box PC, whenever components are separated from the system.
Lithium Battery Replacement
Incorrectreplacement of the lithium battery may lead to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the trash can. It must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Technical Support
If you have any technical difficulties, please consult the user’s manual first at:
https://www.midastouchinc.com
Pleasedo nothesitate to callor e-mailour customer servicewhenyoustillcannot
find out the answer.
https://www.midastouchinc.com
E-ail:[e-mail]

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Preface
Warranty
This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year
from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order
at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no
additional charge except as set forth in the following terms. This warranty does
not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or disaster.
Vendor assumes no liability for any damages, lost profits, lost savings or any
other incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use, misuse of, or
inability to use this product. Vendor will not be liable for any claim made by any
other related party.
Vendors disclaim all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including but
not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, with respect to the hardware, the accompanying product’s manual(s)
and written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited warranty
gives you specific legal rights.
Return authorization must be obtained from the vendor before returned
merchandise will be accepted. Authorization can be obtained by calling or faxing
the vendor and requesting a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Returned goods should always be accompaniedby a clear problem description.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter11
Introduction

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Introduction
1.1. Features
•Onboard Intel® Core™i Processor (Tiger Lake UP3)
•Support 2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets
•Support 5G (Sub-6G) module, M.2 NVMe SSD Gen3x4, USB 3.2 Gen2,
and 2.5 GbE LAN
•Rich I/O: 4 x COM/ 3 x 2.5GbE LAN/ 4 x USB3.2 Gen 2/ Remote control
PWR
•Support Triple-display (DVI-D/HDMI/DP)
•Wide Power Input: 9~36 VDC
•Power on/off delay control / configurable ignition power control
•Support DirectX 12
1.2. About this Manual
This manual is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware
knowledge of personal computers. If you are notsure about the description in
this manual, consult your vendor before further handling.
We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference
for any necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing Midas
Touch’s products.

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Introduction
1.3. Specifications
System
CPU
SolderedonboardIntel®i7/ i5/ i3Processor
(Default: i5 CPU Tiger Lake-U)
Memory
2 x 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting 3200MHz SDRAM
up to 64GB
Chipset
SoC
Graphics
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
LAN Chipset
2 x Intel® i211ATPCIecontroller
1xIntel® 225LM PCIe controller
Watchdog Timer
1~255 levels reset
I/O
Serial Port
2 x RS232 (DB-9 male connector)
2 x RS232(Default)/422/485 (RI/5V/12V)
(DB-9 male connector/ Switch via BIOS)
USB Port
4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (2 w/ independent full speed)
1 x USB-A 2.0 onboard for encryption dongle (TypeA)
LAN
2 x RJ-45 ports for GbE LAN (PoE complies with IEEE802.3af)
1 x RJ-45 ports for 2.5 GbE LAN (iAMT support w/ i5/i7 skus)
Video Port
1 x HDMI 2.0b, upto 3840x2160@60Hz
1 x DisplayPort 1.4, up to 3840x2160@60Hz
1 x DVI-D, up to 1920x1080@60Hz
Audio
1 x Mic-in & 1 x Line out
Expansion Bus
1 x full mPCIe slot (PCIe x1+ USB2.0, Full size)
w/ 1 x nano SIM card slot
1 x M.2 B-Key 2242/3042/3052 (PCIe x2 + USB3.0)
w/ 2 x nano SIM card slots supporting 5G/LTE module
1 x M.2 E-Key 2230 (CNVi + USB 2.0) slot for WiFi /BT
**Support CNVi modules only**
Digital I/O
8 x DI & 8 x DO w/ 1.5KV isolation
Multi-Serial Bus
I2C/SPI/UART/GPIO (w/ 3.3 or 5V) via DB-26
Others
10 x Antenna Holes are reserved

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Introduction
Storage
Type
1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280
(PCIe Gen III x4 + SATAIII)
1 x 2.5” HDD/SSD tray
(SATAIII + SATA PWR connector)
Environmental
Operating Temp.
-20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F), ambient w/ air flow
Storage Temp.
-40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~ 158°F)
Operating
Humidity
10-95% @ 60°C (non-condensing)
Vibration
5~500Hz 3 Grms X,Y,Z axis w/ SSD, according to IEC 60068-2-64
Shock
40G peak acceleration (11 m sec. duration), operation w/ SSD
80G peak acceleration(11 m sec. duration), nonoperation w/ SSD
According to IEC 60068-2-27
Qualification
Certification
CE/ FCC ClassA
Power Requirement
Power Input
DC 9~36V
(3-pin terminal block: V+,V-, GND)
Max. Power
Consumption
120W
Remote Control
1x3-pinterminal block for remote control and PWR LED output
Power Ignition
IGN+/-
Mechanical
Construction
Sheet Metal +Aluminum Alloy
Mounting
Wall-mount (standard)
DIN-railor VESAmount (optional w/ CTOS bracket)
Weight
3.7kg
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
210 x 180 x 70 mm
OS Support
Windows 10 IoT
Ubuntu 18.04

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Introduction
1.3. Inside the Package
Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items
is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The
package should contain the following items:
1 xMES-1980
Terminal blocks:
2 x 10 Pin
2 x 3 Pin
1 x 2 Pin
1 x USB dongle bracket
•User’s manual

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter22
Getting Started

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Getting Started
2.1. Dimensions
12.7
23
134
12.7
24
180
Ø 5.3
Ø 9.5
For Din rail mount
4-M3
4mm
24
210 250
230
250

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Getting Started
2.2. Overview
2.2.1. Front View
PowerButton/
Power LED
Mic in
RJ-45 ports
2.5 GbE LAN
RS232/422/485
DB-9 connectors
Audio Out RJ-45 ports
GbELAN
(PoE)
DisplayPort 1.4
RS232
DB-9 connectors
2.2.2. Left Side View
Digital In
Digital Out Ignition Switch
Reset
HDMI 2.0b
USB 3.2 Gen 2

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Getting Started
2.2.3. Right Side View
DVI-D Ports DC- IN
Multi-Serial Bus Remote On/Off Control
2.2.4. Top Side View
POE 2 & POE 1
Power LED
SATA
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RTC
HDD/SSD
IG