Sintrones VBOX-3000 User manual

VBOX-3000
In-Vehicle Computing
User's Manual
Version 1.1

SINTRONES® Technology Corp.
User Manual
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This device complies to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must withstand any background interference including those that may
cause undesired operation.

CAUTION
Incorrectly replacing the battery may damage this computer. Replace only with
the same or its equivalent as recommended by SINTRONES® Technology
Corp. Dispose used battery according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety Information
Read the following precautions before setting up a SINTRONES Product.
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a
device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any
area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Function Introduction
1.1 Model Specications.......................................................................................6
1.2 VBOX-3000 Illustration <Mainboard, System> ..............................................7
1.3 Memory Module Installation ...........................................................................9
1.4 Power Supply ...............................................................................................10
1.5 Ignition Power Management Quick Guide.................................................... 11
1.6 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................13
1.7 Connectors Guide ........................................................................................15
1.8 Jumpers Guide.............................................................................................22
2 System Installation
2.1 System Introduction .....................................................................................24
2.2 Opening Chassis with Battery Kit.................................................................25
2.3 Opening Chassis without Battery Kit............................................................26
2.4 Installing HDD with Battery Kit .....................................................................27
2.5 Installing HDD without Battery Kit ................................................................28
2.6 Installing Memory .........................................................................................29
2.7 Installing SDD ..............................................................................................30
2.8 Installing 3G Module ....................................................................................31
2.9 Installing SIM Card.......................................................................................32
2.10 Installing MINI PCI Express Expansion Card (WiFi Module) .......................33
2.11 Installing Battery Module ..............................................................................34
3 BIOS
3.1 Entering The BIOS .......................................................................................35
3.2 Main..............................................................................................................37
3.3 Advanced .....................................................................................................38
3.4 Boot ..............................................................................................................43
3.5 Security ........................................................................................................44
3.6 Chipset .........................................................................................................45
3.7 Power ...........................................................................................................46
3.8 Exit ...............................................................................................................48

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4 System Resources
4.1 Watch Dog Timer Setting .............................................................................49
4.2 GPIO Settting ...............................................................................................50
4.3 AMI Post Code .............................................................................................51
4.4 Resource List ...............................................................................................55
5 Packing List
5.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................57

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1 Function Introduction
1.1 Model Specifications
CPU • Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor with 533MHz FSB
Chipset • Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
Memory • 1 x DDRII-533 SO-DIMM Up to 2GB
Display • Integrated Intel GMA-950 GFx Core in 945GSE MCH
ATA • 1 x Serial ATA port with 150MB/s HDD transfer rate
LAN Chipset • 2 x Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet
Watchdog • 1 ~ 255 level reset
Serial Port • Support 2 x RS-232 with 5V/12V Output (COM1 with RS-232422485)
USB Port • 3 x USB 2.0 ports
LAN • 2 x RJ45 ports for GbE
Video Port • 1 x DVI-I Female Connector for DVI-D and VGA Output
GPIO Port • Support 2 in and 2 out with Relay 12V / 100mA
Audio • Mic-in/Line-out
Expansion Bus • 2 x Mini-card slot
Antenna • 4 x SMA-type External Antenna Connectors for WLAN / UMTS / GSM /
GPRS / GPS / Bluetooth
Storage • 1 x 2.5" drive bay for SATA Type Hard Disk Drive / SSD
Qualication • CE, FCC
Power Input • 9V - 36V DC Power Input with 1500VDC Isolation
Power Protection • Automatics Recovery Short Circuit Protection
Power Management • Vehicle Power Ignition for Variety Vehicle
Power Off Control • Power off Delay Time Setting by Software, Default is 5 Mins
Backup Battery • Internal Battery Kit for 10 Mins Operating (Optional)

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Operating Temp. • -20 ~ -70°C (SSD), ambient w/ air
Storage Temp. • -40 ~ 80°C
Relative Humidity• 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Vibration • MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Category 20, Ground Vehicle-Highway
Truck Storage • MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Category 24, Integrity Test
Shock & Crash • Operating : MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I, Trucks and
semi-trailers=40G (11ms), Non-Operating 80G with SSD
Crash Hazard • MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure V, Ground Equipment=100g
Construction • Aluminum alloy
Mounting • Supports both of wall-mount/VESA-mount
Weight • 1406g
Dimensions • 182 x 167.6 x 35mm
• 182 x 167.6 x 47mm (with battery kit)
1.2 VBOX-3000 Illustration

Mainboard

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
System

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1.3 Memory Module Installation
The VBOX-3000 provide one 200pins SODIMM slot for DDR2 533MHz SDRAM memo-
ry modules and supports memory sizes up to 2GB.
These DIMM slots are inteded for memory modules.
DDR2 SO-DIMM Slot
200-pin, 1.8V
Installing Memory Module
1. Locate the DIMM1 SO-DIMM slot. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the
slot and insert the DIMM into the slot at 45-degree angle.
2. Push the DIMM gently forwards until the slot levers click and lock the DIMM in place.
Follow the same procedures to install the second DIMM if necessary.
3. To uninstall the DIMM, ip the slot levers outwards and the DIMM will be released
instantly.
Important
You can barely see the golden nger if the DIMM is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

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1.4 Power Supply
5V/12V HDD Power Connector : JPWR1
This connector provides power to the hard disk drives.
12V System Power Connector : PWR1
This connector provides power to the hard disk drives.
Important
Power supply of 200watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

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1.5 Ignition Power Management Quick Guide
Startup/shutdown conditions from the IGNITION signal :
1. IGNITION startup signal must be valid during 10 sec. (anti noise protection).
2. IGNITION shutdown – IGNITION signal must be inactive during 5 minutes, then PIC
controller initiate Power Button signal (OS must be set to shutdown from the Power
Button). It generate Main Button shutdown event and then goes to complete power
off.
Typically the system can start only from IGNITION signal, because startup PIC controller
is disconnected from the power source.
The system can be switched off from:
1. Power IGNITION OFF signal.
2. ACPI OS shutdown
3. Power Button - generate ACPI event (OS Dependent)
Power Ignition Startup Procedure
Power Ignition Shutdown Procedure

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Power Management
1. Power-off delay time is selectable by BIOS to disable and enable in 5 min / 2Hrs.
2. Ignition On/Off status detectable by SW
3. If the ignition is off and the system is still on after 5 minutes, VBOX-3000 will shut
down automatically.
4. If the ignition is turned on again and the power-off delay is in progress, VBOX-3000
will cancel the delay function and will continue to operate normally.
5. If the ignition is turned on again and the power-off delay ended, VBOX-3000 will shut
down completely will power-on again automatically.

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
USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the local Area Network (LAN). You
can connect a network cable to it.
1.6 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Speed IndicatorActivity Indicator
Left LED Right LED
Active LED 100M/1000 Speed LED
LED Color Yellow Green/Orange
10M Cable
Plug-in
No Transmission OFF OFF
Transition Yellow (Blinking) OFF
100M Cable
Plug-in
No Transmission OFF Green (Lighting)
Transition Yellow (Blinking) Green (Lighting)
1000M Cable
Plug-in
No Transmission OFF Orange (Lighting)
Transition Yellow (Blinking) Orange (Lighting)
In S3/S4/S5 standby State Green (Lighting) OFF

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
DVI-I Port
The DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) connector allows you to connect an LCD
monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computerand its
display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI
connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your
monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)

Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the con-
nector.
RS232 Function
RS485 Function
1 5
6 9
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1DCD Data Carrier Detect
2RXD Receive Data
3TXD Transmit Data
4DTR Data Terminal Ready
5GND Signal Ground
6DSR Data Set Ready
7RTS Request To Send
8CTS Clear To Send
9VCC_COM1 Voltage output, voltage select setting by J1
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 485-, RS-485 transmission line, negative
3485+, RS-485 transmission line, positive

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1.7 Connectors
Serial ATA II Connector : SATA1, SATA2
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA II device.
Important
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may
occur during transmission.
RS422 Function
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 422TXD-, RS-422 transmission line, negative
2422RXD+, RS-422 receiving line line, positive
3422TXD+, RS-422 transmission line, positive
4 422RXD-, RS-422 receiving line, negative

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SPI Flash ROM Connector : JSP1
This connector is used to ash SPI ash ROM.
Keyboard/Mouse Connector : JKBMS1
This connector is used to connector PS/2 keyboard & mouse.
PIN SIGNAL PIN SINNAL
1
3
5
7
9
VCC3_SB
SPI_MISO_F
SPI_CS0_F#
GND
SPI_HOLD#
2
4
6
8
10
VCC3_SB
SPI_MOSI_F
SPI_CLK_F
GND
NC
PIN SIGNAL PIN SINNAL
1
3
5
7
9
VCC5
NC
GND
MSCLK_PH#
MSDAT_PH#
2
4
6
8
10
VCC5
NC
GND
KBCLK_PH#
KBDAT_PH#

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Serial Port Connector :J2
This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach serial devices to it through the optional serial port bracket.
PIN SIGNAL PIN SINNAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
COM_NDCD2
COM_NRD2
COM_NTD2
COM_NDTR2
GND
COM_NDSR2
COM_NRTS2
COM_NCTS2
VCC_COM2
No Connection
COM_NDCD3
COM_NRD3
COM_NTD3
COM_NDTR3
GND
COM_NDSR3
COM_NRTS3
COM_NCTS3
VCC_COM3
No Connection
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
COM_NDCD4
COM_NRD4
COM_NTD4
COM_NDTR4
GND
COM_NDSR4
COM_NRTS4
COM_NCTS4
VCC_COM4
No Connection
COM_NDCD5
COM_NRD5
COM_NTD5
COM_NDTR5
GND
COM_NDSR5
COM_NRTS5
COM_NCTS5
COM_NRI5
No Connection

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Digital IO Connector : J3
This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral
module.
Front Panel Connector : JFP1
This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switch-
es & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
PIN SIGNAL PIN SINNAL
1
3
5
7
9
GND
N_GPO 3
N_GPO 2
N_GPI 3
N_GPI 2
2
4
6
8
10
VCC5
N_GPO1
N_GPO 0
N_GPI 1
N_GPI 0
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
HD_LED +
PWR/SLP GND
HD_LED -
FP PWR/SLP
RST_SW -
PWR_SW -
RST_SW +
PWR_SW +
RSVD_DNU
KEY
Hard disk LED pull-up
MSG LED pull-down to GND
Hard disk active LED
MSG LED pull-up
Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
Reset Switch high reference pull-up
Power Switch high reference pull-up
Reserved. Do not use.
Key

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Front Panel Audio Connector : JAUD1
This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MIC_L
GND
MIC_R
PRESENCE#
LINE out_R
MIC_JD
Front_JD
NC
LINE out_L
LINEout_JD
Microphone - Left channel
Ground
Microphone - Right channel
Active low signal-signals BIOS that a High Denition Audio
dongle is connected to the analog header. PRESENCE# = 0
when a High Denition Audio dongle is connected
Analog Port - Right channel
Jack detection return from front panel microphone JACK1
Jack detection sense line from the High Denition Audio
CODEC jack detection resistor network
No connection
Analog Port - Left channel
Jack detection return from front panel JACK2

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LVDS Flat Panel Connector : JLVDS1
The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typical-
ly used with at panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced at panel to the JLVDS1,
be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the JVDD1 jumper (p.18) to proper power
voltage..
SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
+12V
+12V
GND
GND
LCD_VDD
LDDC_DATA
LVDS_VDDEM
GND
LA_DATA0
LA_DATA1
LA_DATA2
LA_CLK
LA_DATA3
GND
LB_DATA0
LB_DATA1
LB_DATA2
LB_CLK
LB_DATA3
GND
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
+12V
+12V
+12V
VCC3/VCC5
LCD_VDD
LDDC_CLK
L_BKLTCTL
L_BKLTEM
LA_DATA0#
LA_DATA1#
LA_DATA2#
LA_CLK#
LA_DATA3#
GND
LB_DATA0#
LB_DATA1#
LB_DATA2#
LB_CLK#
LB_DATA3#
GND