Spectra PowerTwin-Pix-6x00 Series User manual

SpectraPowerTwin‐Pix‐6x00
Mini‐PCwith Skylake CPU
USERMANUAL
Version1.6–April2019

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Contents
Preface
Revision …………………………………………….……..……………….……….. 04
Copyright Notice …………………………………………………………………… 04
Acknowledgement …………………………………………….………................... 04
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………….……………….. 04
Declaration of Conformity ……………………………………….………………… 04
Product Warranty Statement ……………………………………….…………….. 05
Technical Support and Assistance ………………………………….……………. 06
Conventions Used in this Manual …………………………………….………….. 06
Safety Precaution …..…………………………………….…………….………….. 07
Package Contents ……………………………………………….……….………… 08
Ordering Information …………………………………………….……….………… 08
Optional Modules & Accessories………………………….................................... 09
Chapter 1 Product Introductions
1.1 Overview ………………………………………….…………………….. 11
1.2 Highlights ………………………………………….…………………….. 11
1.3 Product Pictures……..…………………………….…………………….. 12
1.4 Key Features …………………..………………….…………………….. 12
1.5 Hardware Specification ………………………….……..……………… 13
1.6 System I/O ……………………………………….……………………… 14
1.6.1 Front ……………………………………………………………… 14
1.6.2 Rear ………….………………………………….………………... 14
1.6.3 Left …………………………………………..….………………... 15
1.6.4 Right …………………………………………….………………... 15
1.6.5 Top ………………………………..….…….…………………….. 16
1.7 Mechanical Dimension ………………………….………..……………. 17
Chapter 2 Jumpers, Switches and Connectors
2.1 Jumper Settings …………………………….………………………..... 19
2.2 Location of Jumpers, Switches and Connectors ………….……….... 19
2.2.1 Top View ……………………………….………………………… 19
2.2.2 Bottom View …………………………………………………….. 20
2.3 List of Jumpers, Connectors and Switches ……….…..….………..... 21
2.4 Definition of Switches .……...……………........................................ 22
2.5 Definition of Connectors …..….……..………................................... 26
Chapter 3 System Setup
3.1 Removing the Top Cover ……...…………………………..…………... 38
3.2 Installing a Half Size Mini PCIe Card ……………………………….... 39
3.3 Installing a Full Size Mini PCIe Card ………………....…………….... 40
3.4 Installing a mSATA Card ………………….…………....…………….... 41
3.5 Installing Antennas …………………………………..….…………….... 42
3.6 Installing a SO-DIMM Module ……………………………....…….….... 44
3.7 Installing a PCI(e) Card ……………………………..….……………... 45
3.8 Installing Thermal Pad of Thermal Block………….….…………….... 47
3.9 Installing a Power Ignition Daughter Board (Optional) …………….... 48
3.10 Installing a PoE Daughter Board (Optional) …..…..….……………... 49
3.11 Installing the Top Cover ………………………...…..….…………….... 50
3.12 Installing a SATA Hard Drive at Front Pane………..….……………… 51
3.13 Installing a SATA Hard Drive on Bottom Side …..…….……………... 54
3.14 Installing a SIM Card ……………………….………..….……………… 56

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3.15 Installing a CFast Card ………….…..……..………..….……………... 57
3.16 Connecting with PowerTwin Display Module……………………...... 58
3.17 VESA Mount ………………....……..……….…..….…………………... 61
3.18 Wall Mount ………………….……..……….…..….………………..…... 62
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
4.1 BIOS Introduction …….……….…………….…….…..….…………... 65
4.2 Main Setup ……..……….………………….…..….………………...... 66
4.2.1 System Date …….…………………………………………….... 66
4.2.2 System Time ………..…………………………………………... 66
4.3 Advanced Setup ……………………………………………………….. 67
4.3.1 ACPI Settings ……..……………………………………………. 67
4.3.2 AMT Configuration ……………………………………………... 68
4.3.3 PCH-FW Configuration ………………………………..………. 69
4.3.4 F81866 Super IO Configuration …………………..…………... 70
4.3.5 Hardware Monitor …………………………………………….... 71
4.3.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings …………………………..………….... 72
4.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ……………..……………..... 73
4.3.8 CPU Configuration ……………………………..………….….... 73
4.3.9 SATA Configuration ..…………………………..……………..... 74
4.3.10 CSM Configuration ……..………………………………..…..... 76
4.3.11 Asmedia SATA Controller Configuration ………………..….... 78
4.3.12 USB Configuration …………………………………………….. 79
4.4 Chipset Setup …...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 80
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration …………………………….. 80
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ………………………………………….. 81
4.5 Security Setup …...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 83
4.5.1 Administrator Password …….………………………………….. 83
4.5.2 User Password …….………………………………………..….. 83
4.5.3 HDD Security Configuration ………………………………..….. 83
4.6 Boot Setup …...……….….………………….…..….…..………..……... 84
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout………………………………………….. 84
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State …………………………………………. 84
4.6.3 Quiet Boot ………………………………………………….……. 84
4.6.4 Boot Option ………………….………………………………….. 84
4.6.5 Fast Boot ……………..…………………………………………. 84
4.6.6 New Boot Option Policy …….…………………………….……. 84
4.6.7 Hard Drive BBS Priorities …..…………………………………. 84
4.7 Save & Exit …...……….….………………….…..….…..…………….... 85
4.7.1 Save Changes and Exit ………………..……………………...... 85
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit ………………………………………. 85
4.7.3 Save Changes and Reset ………………………………………. 85
4.7.4 Discard Changes and Reset ….………………………………… 85
4.7.5 Save Changes …………………………………………………… 85
4.7.6 Discard Changes ………………………………………………… 85
4.7.7 Restore Defaults ………………………….……………………… 85
4.7.8 Save as User Defaults ………………..………………………… 85
4.7.9 Restore User Defaults ..………………….……………………… 85
Chapter 5 Product Application
5.1 Digital I/O (DIO) application …..…………………….…..….………….. 87
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide ………………………………... 87
5.2 Digital I/O (DIO) Hardware Specification …………………….. 95
5.2.1 DIO Connector Definition ……………………………..... 96

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Revision
Preface
Revision Description Date
1.0 New Release 2016/09/21
1.1 IGN Board Pin Define (CFM-IGN100 Only) Revised 2016/11/07
1.2 Added 1.5 support dimension of add-on card 2016/06/21
1.21 Modified the table and sample code of DIO 2017/12/04
1.30 Modified steps of system Setup 2018/01/29
1.40 Modified PowerTwin Pi3 Series Products Information 2018/09/07
1.50 Correction Made 2018/11/20
1.60 Updated LAN chip Information 2019/04/19
Copyright Notice
© 2019 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
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.

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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 starting from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The actual warranty period
of Spectraproducts vary with product categories. 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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Prefaces
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
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NOTE
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

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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
1SpectraPowerTwinPiX‐6x00System 1
2 UtilityDVDDriver 1
3ScrewPack 1
4Wall/CDSMountingKit 1
5PowerTermin alBlockConnector 1
6FanTerm inalBlockConnector 1
7DIOTerminalBlockConnector 2
8RemotePowerOn/OffTerminal BlockConnector 1
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Ordering Information
ModelNo. ProductDescription
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi5‐6300U
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i5‐6300UFanlessComputerwithCFMandCDS
Interface
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi5‐6300UE
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i5‐6300UExpandableFanlessComputerwithCFM
andCDSInterface
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi3‐6100U
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i3‐6100UFanlessComputerwithCFMandCDS
Interface
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi3‐6100UE
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i3‐6100UExpandableFanlessComputerwithCFM
andCDSInterface
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi7‐6600U
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i7‐6600UFanless ComputerwithCFMandCDS
Interface
SpectraPowerTwin‐
Pi7‐6600UE
Intel®6th GenerationCore™i7‐6600UExpandableFanless ComputerwithCFM
andCDSInterface

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Optional Modules & Accessories
ModelNo. ProductDescription
Pi5‐CFM‐IGN100‐R10 CFMModulewithPowerIgnitionSensingControlFunction,12V/24VSelectable
(41x35mm)
Pi5‐CFM‐PoE100‐R10 CFMModulewithPoEControlFunction,IndividualPort25.5W(50x44x15
mm)(ForSPT‐Pix‐6x00U only)
Pi5‐CFM‐PoE101‐R10 CFMModulewithPoE ControlFunction,IndividualPort25.5W(50x44x33
mm)(ForSPT‐Pix‐6x00UEonly)
MEC‐COM‐M212 Mini‐PCIeModulewith2xRS‐232SerialPorts,1xStandardDB9Cable,1x
UniversalBracketwith2xDB9Cutout
MEC‐COM‐M334 Mini‐PCIeModulewith4xRS‐232/422/485SerialPorts,2xThinDB9Cable,1x
UniversalBracketwith4xDB9Cutout
MEC‐LAN‐M002‐30 Mini‐PCIeModulewith2xLANPorts,2x30cmcable,1xUniversalBracketwith2x
RJ45Cutout
MEC‐USB‐M102‐30 Mini‐PCIeModulewith2xUSB3.0Ports,1x30cmcable,1xUniversalBracket
with2xUSBCutout
RSC‐E4 RiserCard1xPCIex4 (ForSPT‐Pix‐6x00UEonly)
RSC‐PV1.2 RiserCard1xPCI (ForSPT‐Pix‐6x00UE only)
PowerAdapter,
60W/12V,3pin AdapterAC/DC12V5A60W,GST60A12‐CIN1,widetemp(‐30°C~+70°C),levelVI
PowerAdapter,
120W/24V,3pin
AdapterAC/DC24V5A120W,GST120A24‐CIN,widetemp(‐30°C~+70°C),level
VI
PowerAdapter,
220W/24V,3pin
AdapterAC/DC24V9.2A220W,GST220A24‐CIN,widetemp(‐30°C~+70°C),level
VI(ForSPT‐Pix‐6x00UE only)

Product Introductions
Chapter 1