Spectra POWERBOX PB-3000A-IGN User manual

SPECTRAPOWERBOX3000A‐
SERIES
USERMANUAL
Version2.0– September2018

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CONTENTS
Preface
Revision …………………………………………….……..……………….……….. 04
Copyright Notice …………………………………………………………………… 04
Acknowledgement …………………………………………….………................... 04
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………….……………….. 04
Declaration of Conformity ……………………………………….………………… 05
Product Warranty Statement ……………………………………….…………….. 06
Technical Support and Assistance ………………………………….……………. 07
Conventions Used in this Manual …………………………………….………….. 07
Safety Precaution …..…………………………………….…………….………….. 08
Package Contents ……………………………………………….……….………… 09
Ordering Information …………………………………………….……….………… 09
Optional Modules & Accessories …..………………………………...................... 10
Chapter 1 Product Introductions
1.1 Overview ………………………………………….…………………….. 12
1.2 Highlights ………………………………………….…………………….. 12
1.3 Product Pictures……..…………………………….…………………….. 13
1.4 Key Features …………………..………………….…………………….. 13
1.5 Hardware Specification ………………………….……..……………… 14
1.6 System I/O ……………………………………….……………………… 15
1.3.1 Front ……………………………………………………………… 15
1.3.2 Rear ………….………………………………….………………... 16
1.7 Mechanical Dimension ………………………….………..……………. 18
Chapter 2 Pin Definitions and Settings
2.1 Jumper Settings …………………………….………………………..... 21
2.2 Location of Jumpers, Switches and Connectors ………….……….... 22
2.2.1 Top View ……………………………….………………………… 22
2.2.2 Bottom View …………………………………………………….. 23
2.3 List of Jumpers, Connectors and Switches ……….…..….………..... 24
2.4 Definition of Switches .……...……………........................................ 25
2.5 Definition of Connectors …..….……..………................................... 26
Chapter 3 System Setup
3.1 Disassembling the System for Installation …………..…..…………... 38
3.2 Installing the CPU ……………………………………....…………….... 41
3.3 Installing a Mini-PCIe /mSATA Card on Top Side …....…………….... 44
3.4 Installing Antennas …………………………………..….…………….... 46
3.5 Installing a SATA Hard Drive on Top Side ………………....…….….... 48
3.6 Installing a Low Speed CMI Module ……….……………..…………... 50
3.7 Installing a High Speed CMI Module …….………………………….... 53
3.8 Installing a Mini-PCIe/mSATA Card at Bottom Side ...….…………... 57
3.9 Installing SO-DIMM Memory……………………..……..……………… 58
3.10 Installing a CFM-IGN Power Ignition Module ....……...……………... 61
3.11 Installing the Internal FAN ………..….………………………………… 62
3.12 Installing a PCI/PCIe Add-on Card …………………………….……... 64
3.13 Assembling the System ………………...…………..….…………….... 68
3.14 Installing a SATA Hard Drive at Front Side ...….………………..…... 71
3.15 Installing a SIM Card ……………………….………..….……………... 74
3.16 Installing the CMOS Battery ………………………..….…………….... 75
3.17 Fasten the Cover …………..……....……….…..….…………………... 77

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3.18 Install an External Fan …….……..……….…..….………………..…... 77
3.19 Wall Mount Brackets ……..……....……….…..….…………….……... 80
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
4.1 BIOS Introduction …….……….…………….…….…..….…………... 83
4.2 Main Setup ……..……….………………….…..….………………...... 84
4.2.1 Unlock Hide …….…………………………………………….... 84
4.2.2 System Date ……..…………………………………………….... 84
4.2.3 System Time ………..…………………………………………... 84
4.3 Advanced Setup ……………………………………………………….. 85
4.3.1 ACPI Settings ……..……………………………………………. 85
4.3.2 AMT Configuration ……………………………………………... 86
4.3.3 PCH-FW Configuration ………………………………..………. 87
4.3.4 F81866 Super IO Configuration …………………..…………... 88
4.3.5 Hardware Monitor …………………………………………….... 89
4.3.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings …………………………..………….... 90
4.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ……………..……………..... 91
4.3.8 CPU Configuration ……………………………..………….….... 91
4.3.9 SATA Configuration ..…………………………..……………..... 92
4.3.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ………....……………………..…..... 94
4.3.11 CSM Configuration ……..………………………………..…..... 96
4.3.12 USB Configuration …………………………………………….. 98
4.4 Chipset Setup …...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 99
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration …………………………….. 99
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ………………………………………….. 100
4.5 Security Setup …...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 103
4.5.1 Administrator Password …….………………………………….. 103
4.5.2 User Password …….………………………………………..….. 103
4.6 Boot Setup …...……….….………………….…..….…..………..……... 104
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout………………………………………….. 104
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State …………………………………………. 104
4.6.3 Quiet Boot ………………………………………………….……. 104
4.6.4 Fast Boot ……………..…………………………………………. 104
4.6.5 New Boot Option Policy …….…………………………….……. 104
4.7 Save & Exit …...……….….………………….…..….…..…………….... 105
4.7.1 Save Changes and Exit ………………..……………………...... 105
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit ………………………………………. 105
4.7.3 Save Changes and Reset ………………………………………. 105
4.7.4 Discard Changes and Reset ….………………………………… 105
4.7.5 Save Changes …………………………………………………… 105
4.7.6 Discard Changes ………………………………………………… 105
4.7.7 Restore Defaults ………………………….……………………… 105
4.7.8 Save as User Defaults ………………..………………………… 105
4.7.9 Restore User Defaults ..………………….……………………… 105
Chapter 5 Product Application
5.1 Digital I/O (DIO) Application……………………….…..….……………..107
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide ………………………………... 107
5.2 CMI-CD, CMI-ICD Digital I/O (DIO) Hardware Specification ………..112
5.2.1 CMI-CD, CMI-ICD Connector Definitions ..….………………... 113

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Revision
PREFACE
Revision Description Date
1.0 New Release 2017/01/05
2.0 Advancing to Kaby Lake CPU Support 2018/09/13
Copyright Notice
© 2018 by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be copied,
modified, or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the prior written
permission of Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All information and specification provided in this manual are
for reference only and remain subject to change without prior notice.
Acknowledgement
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject to change
without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Spectra. This product might include
unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information
herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC
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
correct the interference at his own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European Union (CE) directives if it
has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used.
Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
E-Mark
The "E" mark is based on ECE regulations issued by the Economic Commission for Europe. It is an
organizational part of the UN and the members are EU countries and many others. Therefore, the
acceptance of approved components is much broader, especially in the eastern part of Europe. It is
necessary to confirm whether a particular country has accepted (signed) the application

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Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Spectra products are warranted by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
During the warranty period, we shall, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to
be defective under normal operation.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by damage resulting from natural
disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.), environmental and atmospheric disturbances,
other external forces such as power line disturbances, plugging the board in under power, or incorrect
cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and unauthorized alteration or repair, and the product
in question is either software, or an expendable item (such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted.
RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a RMA
number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form. Our staff is available at any
time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate service.
RMA Instruction
Customers must fill in Spectra Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request Form and
obtain a RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Spectra for service.
Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and note anything
abnormal and describe the problems on the “Spectra Service Form” for the RMA number apply
process.
Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Spectra will charge for repairs to products whose
warranty period has expired. Spectra will also charge for repairs to products if the damage
resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric disturbances, or other external forces
through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair. If charges will be incurred for a
repair, Spectra lists all charges, and will wait for customer’s approval before performing the
repair.
Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during transit, to
prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.
Customers can be send back the faulty products with or without accessories (manuals, cable,
etc.) and any components from the system. If the components were suspected as part of the
problems, please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, Spectra is not
responsible for the devices/parts.
Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings and actions
taken.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit our website at www.spectra.de where you can find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need
additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:
Product name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages
Conventions Used in this Manual
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in severe injury.
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION
This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.
NOTE

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Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions:
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be
easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current rating
of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power
cord.
10.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11.If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage
by transient overvoltage.
12.Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13.Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified
service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it work according to the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Package Contents
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package.
Item Description Q’ty
1 Spectra PowerBox 3xAx Embedded System 1
2 Utility DVD Driver 1
3 Heat Sink Pack 1
4 Screw Pack 1
5 Wall Mounting Kit 1
6 Power Terminal Block Connector 1
7 Remote Power On/Off Terminal Block Connector 2
8 Fan Terminal Block Connector 1
9 DVI-I to VGA Adaptor 1
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Ordering Information
Model Description
Spectra PowerBox 3xAx 6th/7thGeneration Intel® Core™ i3/ i5/ i7 (Skylake / Kaby Lake) High
Performance, Modular &Expandable Rugged Embedded PC
Spectra PowerBox 3 x A x
Expansions:
0= none
1= 1 Slot
2= 2 Slots
Chipset:
A= Intel® Q170 Chipset
Feature:
0= none
1= with DIO/COM
2= with 4 GLAN (RJ45)
3= with 4 PoE (RJ45)
4= with DIO/COM & 4 GLAN (RJ45)
5= with DIO/COM & 4 PoE (RJ45)
6= with 4 GLAN (M12)
7= with DIO/COM & 4 GLAN (M12)
8= with 4 PoE (M12)
9= with DIO/COM & 4 PoE (M12)
A= with DIO/iCOM
B= with DIO/iCOM & 4 x GLAN (RJ45)
C= with DIO/iCOM & 4 PoE (RJ45)
D= with DIO/iCOM & 4 x GLAN (M12)
E= with DIO/iCOM & 4 x PoE (M12)

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Optional Modules & Accessories
Model No. Description
PB-3000A-IGN CFM Module with Power Ignition Sensing Control Function, Selectable 12V/24V (43 x 36 mm)
PB-3000A-DIO-Module CMI Module with 4x RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO (4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra
PowerBox 30Ax Front Bezel
PB-3100A-DIO-Module CMI Module with 4x RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO (4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra
PowerBox 31Ax Front Bezel
PB-3200A-DIO-Module CMI Module with 4x RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO (4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra
PowerBox 32Ax Front Bezel
PB-3000A-DIO-ICOM
Module
CMI Module with 4x Electrical Isolated RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO
(4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra PowerBox 30Ax Front Bezel
PB-3100A-DIO-ICOM
Module
CMI Module with 4x Electrical Isolated RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO
(4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra PowerBox 31Ax Front Bezel
PB-3200A-DIO-ICOM
Module
CMI Module with 4x Electrical Isolated RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports, 8x Optical Isolated DIO
(4 in/4 out), 1x Spectra PowerBox 32Ax Front Bezel
PB-3000A-LAN-Module CMI Module with 4x Intel GbE LAN, RJ45 Port, 1x Universal Bracket with 4x RJ45 Cutout
(67 x 15 mm)
PB-3000A-POE-Module CMI Module with 4x PoE+, Intel GbE LAN, RJ45 Port, Individual Port 25.5W, 1x Universal Bracket
with 4x M12 Cutout (67 x 15 mm)
PB-3000A-LAN-M12-
Module
CMI Module with M12 Connector, 4x Intel GbE LAN, 1x Universal Bracket with 4x RJ45 Cutout
(67 x 15 mm)
PB-3000A-POE-M12-
Module
CMI Module with M12 Connector, 4x PoE+, Intel GbE LAN, Individual Port 25.5W, 1x Universal
Bracket with 4x M12 Cutout (67 x 15 mm)
PB-400-FAN1-EX external Fan with 4pin Terminal Block Plug, Mounting Bracket, support Smart Fan
PB-32A0-FAN Exhaling Fan with 4pin Connector, Universal Bracket
PB-32A0-FAN1 Inhaling Fan with 4pin Connector, Universal Bracket
MEC-COM-KIT-3000A Mini-PCIe Module with 2x COM Ports, 1x Standard DB9 cable, 2x Universal Brackets each with 1
DB9 Cutout (65 x 16 mm)
MEC-FIR-KIT-3000A Mini-PCIe Module with 1x 1394A Port, 2x 1394B Ports, 1x Universal Bracket (65 x 16 mm)
MEC-LAN-KIT-3000A Mini-PCIe Module with 2x LAN Ports, 2 x 30cm cable, 1x Universal Bracket with 2 x RJ45 Cutout
(65 x 16 mm)
MEC-USB-KIT-3000A Mini-PCIe Module with 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 2 x 30cm cable, 1x Universal Bracket with 2 x USB
Cutout (65 x 16 mm)
PB-NH-3000-120
Netzteilhalter Power Adapter Holder for GS120A24 (200 x 78 x 46 mm)
PB-NH-3000-220
Netzteilhalter Power Adapter Holder for GS220A24 (243 x 95 x 57 mm)
PB-3000-Netzteil V.1 Adapter AC/DC 24V 5A 120W with 3pin Terminal Block Plug 5.0mm Pitch, TUBES
PB-3000-POE-Netzteil V.1 Adapter AC/DC 24V 9.2A 220W with 3pin Terminal Block Plug 5.0mm Pitch, with TUBES
RSC-E16 Riser Card with 1x PCIex16 Slot for SPB 31Ax
RSC-P Riser Card with 1x PCI Slot for SPB 31Ax
RSC-E1E16 Riser Card with 1x PCIex16, 1x PCIex1 Slots for SPB 32Ax
RSC-E8E8 Riser Card with 2x PCIex8 Slots for SPB 32Ax
RSC-E16PI Riser Card with 1x PCIex16, 1x PCI Slots for SPB 32Ax
RSC-PIPI Riser Card with 2x PCI Slots for SPB 32Ax