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VT-SBC35-APL Industrial Motherboard
User Manual
Version: 1.0
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Revision History
No. Version Description Date
1 1.0 First release May 11, 2022

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Table of Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................................6
1.2 Terminology/Acronym.......................................................................................................6
1.3 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Operating System.............................................................................................................. 9
1.6 Mechanical Dimensions ....................................................................................................9
1.7 Power Supply and Consumption....................................................................................... 9
1.8 Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................10
2.1 Board Layout ................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Memory .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Identification of Pin 1...................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Connectors and Jumpers.................................................................................................12
2.4.1 J2 Power connector (1) ...................................................................................................12
2.4.2 J54 Power jack (2) ...........................................................................................................13
2.4.3 J12/J15 Ethernet jacks (3) ...............................................................................................13
2.4.4 J10 LVDS connector (4)....................................................................................................14
2.4.5 J9 HDMI (5) ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.6 J11 eDP connector (6) ..................................................................................................... 17
2.4.7 J59/J23 RS232 (7) ............................................................................................................ 19
2.4.8 J20/J21 RS232/RS422/RS485 (8) ..................................................................................... 20
2.4.9 J39 GPIO (9)..................................................................................................................... 20
2.4.10 J11 USB 2.0 Type-A (10) ..................................................................................................21
2.4.11 U21 USB 3.0 Type-A (11).................................................................................................21
2.4.12 J55/J56 USB2.0 connectors (12)......................................................................................22
2.4.13 J8 Audio jack (13) ............................................................................................................23
2.4.14 J61 F_Line out (14)..........................................................................................................23
2.4.15 J60 F_Mic (15) .................................................................................................................24
2.4.16 J22 Speaker_R connector (16) ........................................................................................ 24
2.4.17 J19 Speaker_L connector (17) ......................................................................................... 25
2.4.18 J16 SATA connector (18)..................................................................................................25
2.4.19 J17 SATA power connector (19).......................................................................................25
2.4.20 J40 F_panel connector (20).............................................................................................26
2.4.21 J57 SMBUS (21)............................................................................................................... 27

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2.4.22 J28 RTC connector (22) ...................................................................................................27
2.4.23 J13 M.2 B-Key (23) ..........................................................................................................28
2.4.24 J51 M.2 E-Key (24)........................................................................................................... 28
2.4.25 J53 Full Mini PCIe (25).....................................................................................................28
2.4.26 U3 DDR3L SO-DIMM (26)................................................................................................ 28
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE SETUP.....................................................................................................29
3.1 BIOS Introduction............................................................................................................ 30
3.2 Check BIOS Version .........................................................................................................30
3.3 BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Entering setup................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.2 Secure Boot..................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.3 Setup Utility – Main ........................................................................................................ 34
3.3.4 Setup Utility – Advanced.................................................................................................35
3.3.5 Setup Utility – Security.................................................................................................... 36
3.3.6 Setup Utility – Power ......................................................................................................37
3.3.7 Setup Utility – Boot......................................................................................................... 38
3.3.8 Setup Utility – Exit........................................................................................................... 39
3.4 Serial Configuration ........................................................................................................ 40
3.5 GPIO Setup...................................................................................................................... 41
3.6 Enabling Watchdog Timer...............................................................................................42
3.7 Install Windows 10 System ............................................................................................. 43
3.7.1 Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 43
3.7.2 Make a Bootable USB Drive for Windows 10..................................................................43
3.7.3 Install Windows 10.......................................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 4 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY ...................................................................................... 45
4.1 Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 46
4.2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 47

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing VT-SBC35-APL single board computer (“the Board” or “the Product”).
This manual intends to provide guidance and assistance necessary on setting up, operating or
maintaining the Product. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the
functionality of the Product before putting it into use.
Intended Users
This manual is intended for:
•Embedded software developer
•Custom development software engineer
•Other technically qualified personnel
Copyright
Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd. (“Vantron”) reserves all rights of this manual, including
the right to change the content, form, product features, and specifications contained herein
at any time without prior notice. An up-to-date version of this manual is available at
www.vantrontech.com.
The trademarks in this manual, registered or not, are properties of their respective owners.
Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated,
or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless otherwise
permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly released copies of
this manual.
Disclaimer
While all information contained herein has been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in
technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume any responsibility resulting from
any error or features of this manual, nor from improper uses of this manual or the software.
It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product
may be changed without notice.

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Technical Support and Assistance
Should you have any question about the Product that is not covered in this manual, contact
your sales representative for solution. Please include the following information in your
question:
•Product name and PO number;
•Complete description of the problem;
•Error message you received, if any.
US Office: Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 48434 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
China Office: Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6th Floor, 1st Building, No.9, 3rd WuKe East Street, WuHou District, Chengdu, P.R.
China 610045
Tel: [phone]/3931, 86-28-8515-7572/6320
Email: [e-mail]
Symbology
This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant
information.
Caution for latent damage to system or harm to personnel
Attention to important information or regulations

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General Safety Instructions
The Product is supposed be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local
and/or international electrical codes and regulations. For your safety and prevention of
damage to the Product, please read and observe carefully the following safety instructions
prior to installation and operation. Keep this manual well for future reference.
•Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the Product. Such action may cause heat
generation, ignition, electronic shock, or other damages including human injury, and may
void your warranty.
•Keep the Product away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine casing.
•Do not insert foreign materials into any opening of the Product as it may cause the Product
to malfunction or burn out.
•To ensure proper functioning and prevent overheating of the Product, do not cover or
block the ventilation holes of the Product.
•Follow the installation instructions with the installation tools provided or recommended.
•The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of such
tools to avoid short circuit of the Product.
•Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product
damage.

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Precautions for Power Cables and Accessories
Use proper power source only. Make sure the supply voltage falls within the specified
range.
Place the cables properly at places without extrusion hazards.
There is a coin cell battery for powering the RTC. Therefore, please avoid short circuit of
the battery during transportation or operation at high temperatures.
Cleaning instructions:
•Power off before cleaning the Product
•Do not use spray detergent
•Clean with a damp cloth
•Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector
Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults:
•The Product is damaged
•The temperature is excessively high
•Fault is still not solved after troubleshooting according to this manual
Do not use in combustible and explosive environment:
•Keep away from combustible and explosive environment
•Keep away from all energized circuits
•Unauthorized removal of the enclosure from the device is not allowed
•Do not change components unless the power cable is unplugged. In some cases, the
device may still have residual voltage even if the power cable is unplugged.
Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully discharge the device before replacement
of the components.

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Product Overview
VT-SBC35-APL single board computer features a thinner and smaller form factor that is easy
to integrate. It is powered by the high-performance Intel® AtomTM processor with large
storage capacity. It supports multi-channel display outputs and high-definition video
encoding and decoding technology to provide outstanding visual experience. Meanwhile
customers have the choice between wired and wireless network accesses. The single board
computer provides rich on-board interfaces and customer expansion options to meet
different application scenarios including smart retail, self-service terminals, industrial
automation, intelligent medical health, and digital media.
Featuring high flexibility and high performance, the single board computer could work
under extreme environments with extended temperatures ranging from -20℃to +60℃,
making it a reliable solution for industrial IoT applications.
1.2 Terminology/Acronym
Terminology/Acronym Description
NC No connection
VCC
Voltage common collector
GND
Ground
P(+)
Positive of difference signal
N (-)
Negative of difference signal
#
Active low signal
I
Input
O
Output
I/O
Input/output
P
Power or ground
A
Analog
OD
Open drain
PCIe
PCI express signal
MDI
Media dependent interface
BKL
Backlight control