VIA Mainboard ARTiGO-A1150 User manual

user manual
ARTiGO-A1150
Barebone System with
EPIA-P900 Embedded Board
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equip ent has been tested and found to co ply with the li its for a class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These li its are designed to provide
reasonable protection against har ful interference when the equip ent is operated in a
co ercial environ ent. This equip ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction anual,
ay cause har ful interference to radio co unications. Operation of this equip ent in a
residential area is likely to cause har ful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his personal expense.
Notice
The changes or odifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
co pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip ent.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, ust be used in order to co ply
with the e ission li its.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not atte pt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Safety Precautions
Do’s
oAlways read the safety instructions carefully.
oKeep this User's Manual for future reference.
oAll cautions and warnings on the equip ent should be
noted.
oKeep this equip ent away fro hu idity.
oLay this equip ent on a reliable flat surface before setting
it up.
oMake sure the voltage of the power source and adjust
properly 110/220V before connecting the equip ent to the
power inlet.
oPlace the power cord in such a way that people cannot
step on it.
oAlways unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on
card or odule.
oIf any of the following situations arises, get the equip ent
checked by authorized service personnel:
oThe power cord or plug is da aged.
oLiquid has penetrated into the equip ent.
oThe equip ent has been exposed to oisture.
oThe equip ent has not worked well or you cannot
get it work according to User's Manual.
oThe equip ent has dropped and da aged.
oThe equip ent has obvious sign of breakage.
Don’ts
oDo not leave this equip ent in an environ ent
unconditioned or in a storage te perature above 60°C
(140°F). The equip ent ay be da aged.
oDo not leave this equip ent in direct sunlight.
oNever pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause
da age or electrical shock.
oDo not place anything over the power cord.
oDo not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the
enclosure protect the equip ent fro overheating

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Box Contents
 1 x ARTiGO-A1150 syste
 1 x AC-to-DC adapter, DC 12V/5A, 60W
 1 x Power cable, 180 c , USA type
 1 x Installation Guide

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Ordering Information
Model Number Description
ATG-1150-1D10A1 VIA Eden™ X2 1.0GHz Processor based
E bedded Syste , with 1 x VGA, 1 x
HDMI
®
, HD Audio (Line-in, Line-out and
Mic-in), 1 x GigaLAN, 4 x USB 2.0 1 x USB
device, DC-In 12V
Optional Accessories
Power Cord
99G33-02034C Power cord with PSE ark, 180 c
for Japan arket
99G33-02033C Power cord, 180 c , Europe type
99G33-02031C Power cord, 180 c , UK type
SD Card Reader
EMIO-5130-00A1 1 x slot SD card reader
WLAN Module
EMIO-1533-00A1 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN USB Module
EMIO-1530-80A1 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN USB Module for
USA
EMIO-1530-90A1 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN USB Module for
Europe

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T ABLE O C ONTENTS
1 Product Overview............................................................................................... 1
Key Features........................................................................................................... 2
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 4
ARTi O-A1150 Dimensions........................................................................... 7
2 Front, Rear and Side I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality........ 9
Front I/O Layout ................................................................................................10
Rear I/O Layout ..................................................................................................10
Side I/O Layout...................................................................................................10
I/O Pin Description ...........................................................................................11
Power Button.................................................................................................11
LED Indicators (Power LED and HDD LED)...................................11
USB device port.............................................................................................11
USB 2.0 ports..................................................................................................11
Audio Ports (Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in)........................................12
V A Port ..........................................................................................................12
HDMI
®
Port......................................................................................................13
LAN Port ...........................................................................................................13
Power Input (DC-In) Port..........................................................................13
3 Basic installation .................................................................................................15
Installing the memory .....................................................................................16
Opening the Top Cover Chassis................................................................18
Installing the SATA 2.5” Hard Disk ............................................................19
Installing the SD Card Reader .....................................................................23
Installing the WLAN kit ...................................................................................27
Installing VESA Mount Bracket ...................................................................31
4 BIOS Setup............................................................................................................33
Entering the BIOS Setup Menu..................................................................34
Control Keys .........................................................................................................34
etting Help ........................................................................................................35
System Overview ...............................................................................................36
AMIBIOS............................................................................................................36
Processor ..........................................................................................................36
System Memory.............................................................................................36
System Time ....................................................................................................36
System Date ....................................................................................................37
Advanced Settings............................................................................................38
CPU Configuration ...........................................................................................39

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Nano CPU TM3 Function ........................................................................39
SATA Configuration .........................................................................................40
Hard Disk Information................................................................................40
SuperIO Configuration ...................................................................................42
Serial Ports 1 to 2 Address........................................................................42
Hardware Health Configuration ...............................................................43
Smart FAN 1 ...................................................................................................43
ACPI Configuration...........................................................................................44
Suspend Mode ..............................................................................................44
ACPI Version Features ...............................................................................44
APM Configuration...........................................................................................45
Power Button Mode...................................................................................45
Restore on AC/Power Loss......................................................................46
Resume on LAN............................................................................................46
Resume on RTC Alarm...............................................................................46
RTC Alarm Date (Days)..............................................................................47
System Time ....................................................................................................47
Spread Spectrum Configuration................................................................48
CPU Spread Spectrum Setting ...............................................................48
USB Configuration ............................................................................................49
USB Device Mode Enable........................................................................49
USB Endpoint0 Ctrl Clk..............................................................................49
USBD Interface Selection..........................................................................49
CRB Configuration ............................................................................................50
DRAM Clock....................................................................................................50
Select Display Device 1 and 2................................................................50
V A Share Memory (Frame Buffer) ...................................................51
OnChip HDAC Device...............................................................................51
WATCH-DO ................................................................................................51
VT6130 LAN Control..................................................................................51
LAN Option ROM.........................................................................................51
Boot Settings........................................................................................................52
Boot Settings Configuration....................................................................52
Quick Boot.......................................................................................................53
Quiet Boot .......................................................................................................53
Bootup Num-Lock .......................................................................................53
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error .....................................................................................53
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display........................................................................53
Boot Device Priority ..........................................................................................54
1
st
Boot Device ..............................................................................................54
Security Settings..................................................................................................55
Change Supervisor Password................................................................55
Change User Password ............................................................................55
Clear User Password...................................................................................55

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Password Check............................................................................................56
Exit Options ..........................................................................................................57
Save Changes and Exit..............................................................................57
Discard Changes and Exit........................................................................57
Discard Changes ..........................................................................................57
Load Optimal Defaults...............................................................................57
5 Driver Installation...............................................................................................59
Microsoft Driver Support................................................................................60
Linux Driver Support........................................................................................60

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Product Overview

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The ARTi O-A1150 is an ultra compact embedded system. Its
based on the VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX form factor board and
powered by high performance VIA Eden X2 1.0 Hz processor.
The ARTi O-A1150 chassis is designed with dual-sided I/O access
plates for easy integration.
The mechanical parts in the ARTi O-A1150 consist of a system
chassis, removable top cover and front faceplate. The ARTi O-
A1150 comes with built-in SATA data and power cables for 2.5”
SATA hard disks. The ARTi O-A1150 is also available with an
optional SD card reader and WLAN (wireless LAN) module.
KEY EATURES
U
UU
Ultra compact chassis for the
ltra compact chassis for the ltra compact chassis for the
ltra compact chassis for the EPIA
EPIAEPIA
EPIA-
--
-P900
P900P900
P900
The ARTi O-A1150 houses the VIA EPIA-P900 Pico-ITX form factor
board with a maximum height of 56 mm, width of 99 mm and
length of 146 mm. The ARTi O-A1150 chassis is rugged
aluminum case, design to ensure maximum reliability.
S
SS
Small and
mall and mall and
mall and s
ss
stylish design
tylish designtylish design
tylish design
The ARTi O-A1150 housing is composed of three mechanical
parts: the chassis, removable top cover and front faceplate. Its
space saving design enables it to be installed in space critical
environments.
Optimized integration with front and rear I/O access
Optimized integration with front and rear I/O accessOptimized integration with front and rear I/O access
Optimized integration with front and rear I/O access
Front and rear I/O access enables the ARTi O-A1150 to easily
supports various applications as well as for easy integration and
quick setup.
Quick Data Transmission by USB
Quick Data Transmission by USBQuick Data Transmission by USB
Quick Data Transmission by USB d
dd
device port
evice portevice port
evice port
The ARTi O-A1150 comes with one USB device port that allows
ARTi O-A1150 as a USB Client device for user friendly and quick
data transfer to another computer.
Display Acceleration
Display AccelerationDisplay Acceleration
Display Acceleration
The ARTi O-A1150 supports hardware acceleration of MPE -2,
WMV9 and H.264 for 1080p full HD display
Shock Resistant
Shock ResistantShock Resistant
Shock Resistant
The ARTi O-A1150 is shock resistant to 20 for maximum
reliability.

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Networking
Networking Networking
Networking support
supportsupport
support
The ARTi O-A1150 is equipped with an RJ-45 port that supports
igabit Ethernet. The ARTi O-A1150 also has a WLAN module
option that gives the ARTi O-A1150 freedom of WiFi access.
Embedded OS
Embedded OS Embedded OS
Embedded OS r
rr
ready
eadyeady
eady
The ARTi O-A1150 is 100% compatible with several operating
systems including Microsoft Widows XP, Windows XP Embedded,
and Linux. ARTi O-A1150 is also well suited to the newest
Microsoft operating system which is the Windows 7.

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SPECI ICATIONS
Processor Core
Logic System
CPU
CPUCPU
CPU
• VIA Eden X2 1.0 Hz processor
• NanoB A2 package
• 800 MHz Front Side Bus speed
• 2 MB L2 Cache memory
System Chipset
System ChipsetSystem Chipset
System Chipset
• VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media I P chipset
BIOS
BIOSBIOS
BIOS
• AMI BIOS
• 8Mbit LPC Flash Memory
System Power Management
System Power ManagementSystem Power Management
System Power Management
• Times Power On
• ACPI Supported
System Memory Technology
TechnologyTechnology
Technology
• One DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM SODIMM slot
Maximum Capacity
Maximum CapacityMaximum Capacity
Maximum Capacity
• Supports memory sizes up to 4 B
Graphic Controller
ControllerController
Controller
• Integrated VIA Chrome9 HCM DX9 3D/2D raphics and
Video Processor
• Integrated Unified Video Decoding Accelerator for
MPE -2(VLD), WMV9/VC1(VLD or iDCT), H.264(VLD)
Display Memory
Display MemoryDisplay Memory
Display Memory
• Optimized Shared Memory Architecture (UMA), supports
up to 512 MB frame buffer using system memory
CRT Interface
CRT InterfaceCRT Interface
CRT Interface
• Supports one V A connector
• Pixel resolution support up 1920 x 1200
HDMI
HDMIHDMI
HDMI
®
Interface
Interface Interface
Interface
• Supports one HDMI
®
port
Dual Independent Display
Dual Independent DisplayDual Independent Display
Dual Independent Display
• Two independent display engines built-in VX900 chipset,
Support CRT+HDMI at different resolutions, pixel depths,
and refresh rates with completely two different video
contents supports
Gigabit Ethernet
Controller
ControllerController
Controller
• Onboard VIA VT6130 igabit Ethernet controllers
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
• One RJ-45 connector
• Supports Wake On LAN (WOL)
Au io Controller
ControllerController
Controller
• VIA VT2021 High Definition Audio Codec
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
• Support three 3.5Ø Audio jacks (Line-in, Line-out, and Mic-in)

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USB 2.0 U
UU
USB
SBSB
SB 2.0
2.0 2.0
2.0 ports
ports ports
ports
• Supports four USB 2.0 ports
• Supports one USB device port
Storage
Interface
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
• One 2.5-inch hard disk drive bay supports 2.5-inch SATA
interface HDD and Flash SSD
SD
SDSD
SD
• Reserve space for optional support of one SD card by
EMIO-5130 (optional) SD card reader
System In icator
Power Status LED
Power Status LEDPower Status LED
Power Status LED
• One green color LED
HDD Activity LED
HDD Activity LEDHDD Activity LED
HDD Activity LED
• One red color LED
Watch og Timer
Output
OutputOutput
Output
• System reset
Interval
IntervalInterval
Interval
• Programmable 1~255 sec.
I/O connectors Front I/O
Front I/OFront I/O
Front I/O
• Two USB 2.0 host ports
• One USB device port
• Three 3.5Ø Audio jacks support
• Line-in, Line-out and Mic.-in
Rear I/O
Rear I/ORear I/O
Rear I/O
• One V A connector (D-Sub 15-pin female connector)
• Two USB 2.0 host ports
• One HDMI
®
connector
• One RJ-45 connector for igabit Ethernet connection
Left I/O
Left I/O Left I/O
Left I/O
• One SD slot for SD card (optional)
Power Supply Power Consumption
Power ConsumptionPower Consumption
Power Consumption
• Typical 12.84W, Maximum 20.72W
Input Voltage
Input VoltageInput Voltage
Input Voltage
• DC 12V Power Input
• Typical Power Input: 12VDC @ 1.07A
Power Input Connector
Power Input ConnectorPower Input Connector
Power Input Connector
• DC Power Input connector by DC Jack connector
Fuse Rating
Fuse RatingFuse Rating
Fuse Rating
• 7A @ 125V

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Mechanical Construction
ConstructionConstruction
Construction
• Aluminum Chassis Housing
Mounting
MountingMounting
Mounting
• Optional Wall/VESA dual function mouting bracket
Dimension (W x H x D)
Dimension (W x H x D)Dimension (W x H x D)
Dimension (W x H x D)
• 146 mm x 52 mm x 99 mm
Weight
WeightWeight
Weight
• 0.6 Kg (1.32 lbs)
Environment
Specifications
Operating
OperatingOperating
Operating Temperatur
TemperaturTemperatur
Temperature
ee
e
• 0°C up to 45°C
Storage
StorageStorage
Storage Temperature
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature
• -10°C to 60°C
Operating
OperatingOperating
Operating H
HH
Humidity
umidityumidity
umidity
• 0% ~ 90% @ 45°C, relative humidity, non-condensing
Vibration loading during operation
Vibration loading during operationVibration loading during operation
Vibration loading during operation
• 0.6 rms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5~500Hz, 1 Oct./min,
1hr/axis
Shock during
Shock duringShock during
Shock during operation
operation operation
operation
• 20 , IEC 60068-2-27, half size, 11ms duration
EMC approved
EMC approvedEMC approved
EMC approved
• CE, FCC Class B
Software
Compatibility
Operating System
Operating SystemOperating System
Operating System
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Widows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
• Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard
• Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7
• Linux

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ARTIGO-A1150 DIMENSIONS
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Inspired by Pico-ITX
56 mm 52 mm
146 mm
SD
50 mm 52 mm
2.01 mm
14 mm
99 mm

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2
ront, Rear and Side
I/O Pin Descriptions
and unctionality

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RONT I/O LAYOUT
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Inspired by Pico-ITX
Power button
Mini USB port
USB port 2
USB port 1
HDD LED
Power LED
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
REAR I/O LAYOUT
HDMI
DC IN 12V
Power port
VGA port
USB port 4
USB port 3 LAN port
HDMI port
SIDE I/O LAYOUT
SD
SD Card slot

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I/O PIN DESCRIPTION
Power Button
The ARTi O-A1150 comes with a Power On/Off
button, that supports Soft Power-On/Off (Instant
Off or 4-Second Delay) and Suspend.
LED Indicators (Power LED and HDD LED)
There are two LEDs on the front face
plate that indicate the system status: The
Power LED indicates the power status
and flashes in green. The HDD LED
indicates the hard disk status and flashes
in red.
USB device port
The ARTi O-A1150 provides a USB device port in the front panel for
quick data transfer to another computer.
Pin Signal
1 +5VUSBD
2 USBDP-
3 USBDP+
4 USBID
5 ND
USB 2.0 ports
The ARTi O-A1150 provides four USB 2.0 ports (two in the front
panel, and two in the rear panel) for Plug & Play and hot
swapping access to external devices. The USB interface complies
with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0.
Pin Signal
1 VCC
2 USB_P0-
3 USB_P0+
4 ND

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Audio Ports (Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in)
The ARTi O-A1150 offers High Definition Audio through three
3.5 mm TRS jack connectors: Line-out, Line-in and Mic-in.
The Line-out jack is for connecting to external speakers or
headphones. The Line-In jack is for connecting to an external audio
device such as a CD player, tape player, etc. The Mic-in jack is for
connecting to a microphone.
Connector Type
Line-out Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color lime green, SHIELDED
Line-in Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color light blue, SHIELDED
Mic-in Phone Jack 3.5Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, color light pink, SHIELDED
VGA Port
The ARTi O-A1150 provides a high resolution V A interface
through a 15-pin D-sub female connector to support analog V A
CRT monitors. It supports V A and VESA, up to 1920 x 1200 @
60Hz resolution and up to 256 MB shared memory.
Pin Signal
1 Red
2 reen
3 Blue
4 NC
5 ND
6 ND
7 ND
8 ND
9 NC
10 ND
11 NC
12 DDC DAT
13 H-SYNC
14 V-SYNC
15 DDC CLK