VIA Technologies AMOS-3005 User manual

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USER MANUAL
VIA AMOS-3005
Ultra-compact fanless system
for embedded industrial applications
ideally suited for demanding environment

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information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation
to notify any person of such change.
VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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
personal expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Notice 3
The product described in this document is designed for general use, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the conflicts or
damages arising from incompatibility of the product. Check compatibility issue with your local sales representatives before placing
an order.

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 attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Safety Precautions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Put this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Check the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.
Do not place the power cord where people will step on it.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by authorized service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has entered into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment is faulty or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has an obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in extreme temperatures or in a storage temperature above 70°C (158°F).
The equipment may be damaged.
Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
Do not place anything over the power cord.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment from
overheating.

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Box Contents
1 x AMOS-3005 system
1x Phoenix plug to DC jack
1x Screw pack for mounting
1x Screw pack for miniPCIe module
1 xRubber feet pack
1x Thermal pad for mSATA module
1 x Thermal grease (0.5cc syringe)
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
AMOS-3005-1Q12A2 1.2GHz VIA Eden®X4 CPU fanless embedded system with HDMI, VGA,
2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Lockable USB 2.0, 2 x COM, DIO, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet,
9 ~ 36V DC-in
Optional Accessories
External AC-to-DC Adapter and Power Cord
Part Number Description
99G63-020776 AC-to-DC adapter, DC 12V/5A, 60W
99G33-02032C Power cord, 180cm, USA type
99G33-02033C Power cord, 180cm, Europe type
99G33-02034C Power cord with PSE mark, 180cm for Japan market
Wireless Modules
Part Number Description
00GO27100BU2B0D0 VNT9271 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB Wi-Fi dongle
EMIO-1533-00A2 VNT9271 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB Wi-Fi module with assembly kit and
antenna
EMIO-5531-00A1 VAB-820-W IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth module with
assembly kit and antenna
EMIO-2531-00A1 VAB-820-W-M IEEE 802.11b/g/n miniPCIe Wi-Fi & Bluetooth module
with assembly kit and antenna
EMIO-2550-00A1 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with
GPS and SIM card slot
EMIO-2550-01A1 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module
EMIO-2551-02A0 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module
EMIO-2551-03A0 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with GPS
EMIO-2573-00A0 4G LTE mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module (North America only)
EMIO-2573-01A0 4G LTE mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module (Europe only)
EMIO-2573-02A0 4G LTE mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module (Japan only)

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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................1
1.1. Key Features ...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1. High-Performance ........................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2. Fanless and Ruggedized Chassis...............................................................................................................1
1.1.3. Optimized Integration with Multiple I/O Access .................................................................................1
1.1.4. Networking Support....................................................................................................................................1
1.1.5. Storage Expansion........................................................................................................................................1
1.1.6. Support for a Wide Range of Power Sources........................................................................................1
1.1.7. Wide Range of Operating Temperatures................................................................................................1
1.1.8. Shock and Vibration Resistant ...................................................................................................................1
1.1.9. Mounting Solution .......................................................................................................................................1
1.1.10. Embedded Operating System Ready ......................................................................................................2
1.2. Product Specifications .........................................................................................................................................3
1.3. Layout Diagram......................................................................................................................................................6
1.4. Product Dimensions..............................................................................................................................................7
2. External I/O Pin Descriptions and Functionality .....................................................................8
2.1. Power On/Off Button...........................................................................................................................................8
2.2. LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................................8
2.3. COM Ports ..............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4. Lockable USB 2.0 Ports........................................................................................................................................9
2.5. Gigabit Ethernet Ports....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.6. VGA Port.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.7. USB 3.0 Ports....................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8. HDMI®Port.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9. Audio Jacks.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.10. DC-In Jack ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.11. DIO Port ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Onboard I/O................................................................................................................................14
3.1. USB 2.0 Pin Header............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2. USB Wi-Fi Connector ........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3. MiniPCIe Slot....................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.4. SIM Card Slot...................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5. mSATA Slot......................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.6. DDR3 SODIMM Slot.......................................................................................................................................... 18
4. Onboard Jumper ........................................................................................................................19
4.1. COM Voltage Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1. JCOMV1 Voltage Jumper........................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.2. JCOMV2 Voltage Jumper........................................................................................................................ 21
4.2. USB 2.0 Power Type Jumper ........................................................................................................................... 22
5. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................23
5.1. Installing the DDR3 SODIMM Memory......................................................................................................... 23
5.2. Removing the DDR3 SODIMM Memory........................................................................................................ 27
5.3. Installing the mSATA Flash Drive Module................................................................................................... 28
5.4. Reinstalling the VIA EMIO-2004 Daughterboard ....................................................................................... 31
5.5. Inserting the SIM Card....................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6. Installing the Rubber Feet................................................................................................................................ 33
5.7. Installing the VIA AMOS-3005 ....................................................................................................................... 34
5.7.1. Mounting the VIA AMOS-3005 on Wall/Table.................................................................................. 34
5.7.2. Mounting the VIA AMOS-3005 Behind the Monitor......................................................................... 35
6. BIOS Setup...................................................................................................................................37
6.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................................................... 37
6.2. Control Keys........................................................................................................................................................ 37

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6.3. Getting Help ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.4. System Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.1. BIOS Information ....................................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.2. Memory Information ................................................................................................................................. 38
6.4.3. System Language ....................................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.4. System Date................................................................................................................................................ 38
6.4.5. System Time ............................................................................................................................................... 38
6.5. Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 39
6.5.1. ACPI Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 40
6.5.1.1. Enable Hibernation........................................................................................................................ 40
6.5.1.2. ACPI Sleep State ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.5.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings .............................................................................................................................. 41
6.5.2.1. Wake system with Fixed Time..................................................................................................... 41
6.5.2.2. Wake system with Dynamic Time............................................................................................... 41
6.5.3. CPU Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 42
6.5.4. SATA Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 43
6.5.4.1. SATA Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 43
6.5.5. USB Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 44
6.5.5.1. Legacy USB Support ...................................................................................................................... 44
6.5.5.2. USB3.0 Support .............................................................................................................................. 44
6.5.5.3. XHCI Hand-off ................................................................................................................................ 44
6.5.5.4. EHCI Hand-off................................................................................................................................. 44
6.5.5.5. USB Mass Storage Driver Support.............................................................................................. 44
6.5.6. F71869 Super IO Configuration ............................................................................................................. 45
6.5.6.1. Serial Port 1 Configuration........................................................................................................... 45
6.5.6.1.1. Serial Port.................................................................................................................................. 45
6.5.6.1.2. Uart Transmission Mode ........................................................................................................ 45
6.5.6.2. Serial Port 2 Configuration........................................................................................................... 45
6.5.6.2.1. Serial Port.................................................................................................................................. 45
6.5.6.2.2. Uart Transmission Mode ........................................................................................................ 45
6.5.7. F71869 H/W Monitor................................................................................................................................ 46
6.5.8. Clock Generator Configuration.............................................................................................................. 47
6.5.8.1. CPU Spread Spectrum .................................................................................................................. 47
6.5.8.2. PCIe Spread Spectrum .................................................................................................................. 47
6.6. Chipset Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.6.1. DRAM Configuration................................................................................................................................. 49
6.6.1.1. DRAM Clock.................................................................................................................................... 49
6.6.1.2. VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) ........................................................................................... 49
6.6.2. Video Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 50
6.6.2.1. Select Display Device Control.................................................................................................... 50
6.6.2.2. Select Display Device 1 and 2.................................................................................................... 50
6.6.3. PMU_ACPI Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 51
6.6.3.1. AC Loss Auto-restart ..................................................................................................................... 51
6.6.3.2. USB S4 WakeUp ............................................................................................................................. 51
6.6.4. HDAC Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 52
6.6.4.1. OnChip HDAC Device .................................................................................................................. 52
6.6.5. Others Configuration................................................................................................................................ 53
6.6.5.1. WATCHDOG Timer Enable......................................................................................................... 53
6.6.5.2. WATCHDOG Timer RUN/STOP ................................................................................................. 53
6.6.5.3. WATCHDOG Timer ACTION ..................................................................................................... 53
6.6.5.4. WATCHDOG Timer COUNT ...................................................................................................... 53
6.7. Boot Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
6.7.1. Boot Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 54
6.7.1.1. Setup Prompt Timeout.................................................................................................................. 54
6.7.1.2. BootupNumLock State .................................................................................................................. 54
6.7.1.3. Display Logo ................................................................................................................................... 54
6.7.2. Boot Option Priorities .............................................................................................................................. 54
6.7.2.1. Launch PXE OpROM policy......................................................................................................... 54
6.8. Security Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 55

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6.8.1. Security Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 55
6.8.1.1. Administrator Password/User Password ................................................................................... 55
6.9. Save & Exit........................................................................................................................................................... 56
6.9.1. Save Changes and Exit ............................................................................................................................. 56
6.9.2. Discard Changes and Exit........................................................................................................................ 56
6.9.3. Save Changes and Reset .......................................................................................................................... 56
6.9.4. Discard Changes and Reset..................................................................................................................... 56
6.9.5. Save Changes ............................................................................................................................................. 56
6.9.6. Discard Changes........................................................................................................................................ 56
6.9.7. Save as User Defaults ............................................................................................................................... 57
6.9.8. Restore User Defaults............................................................................................................................... 57
7. Software and Technical Support .............................................................................................58
7.1. Windows and Linux Support........................................................................................................................... 58
7.1.1. Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 58
7.2. Technical Support and Assistance ................................................................................................................. 58
Appendix A. Installing Wireless Accessories ..............................................................................59
A.1. Installing the VIA EMIO MiniPCIe Module ........................................................................................................ 59
A.2. Installing the VIA EMIO USB Wi-Fi Module.................................................................................................... 63

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Front panel I/O layout .......................................................................................................................................6
Figure 2: Back panel I/O layout.........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Dimensions of the VIA AMOS-3005 (front view)........................................................................................7
Figure 4: Dimensions of the VIA AMOS-3005 (top view) ..........................................................................................7
Figure 5: Power on/off button diagram ...........................................................................................................................8
Figure 6: LEDs indicator diagram ......................................................................................................................................8
Figure 7: COM port diagram..............................................................................................................................................9
Figure 8: Lockable USB 2.0 port diagram .......................................................................................................................9
Figure 9: Gigabit Ethernet port diagram ...................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 10: VGA port diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 11: USB 3.0 port diagram.................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 12: HDMI®port diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 13: Audio jacks diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 14: DC-in jack diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 15: DIO port diagram........................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 16: USB 2.0 pin header diagram ........................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 17: USB Wi-Fi connector diagram..................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 18: MiniPCIe slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 19: SIM card slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 20: mSATA slot diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 21: DDR3 SODIMM slot diagram ...................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 22: Jumper settings example ............................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 23: JCOMV1 voltage jumper diagram.............................................................................................................. 20
Figure 24: JCOMV2 voltage jumper diagram.............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 25: USB 2.0 power type jumper diagram ........................................................................................................ 22
Figure 26: Unscrewing the front and back panel plates .......................................................................................... 23
Figure 27: Removing the front and back panel plates.............................................................................................. 23
Figure 28: Removing the bottom cover plate............................................................................................................. 24
Figure 29: Unscrewing the VIA EMIO-2004 daughterboard ................................................................................... 24
Figure 30: Removing the VIA EMIO-2004 daughterboard ....................................................................................... 25
Figure 31: Peeling off the memory thermal pad protective cover......................................................................... 25
Figure 32: Installing the DDR3 SODIMM memory module ..................................................................................... 26
Figure 33: Disengaging the DDR3 SODIMM locking clips....................................................................................... 27
Figure 34: Removing the DDR3 SODIMM memory module.................................................................................... 27
Figure 35: Installing the mSATA thermal pad ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 36: Peeling off the protective plastic cover of mSATA thermal pad ....................................................... 28
Figure 37: Inserting the mSATA module...................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 38: Securing the mSATA module ..................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 39: Applying thermal grease on mSATA heatsink ........................................................................................ 30
Figure 40: Reinstalling VIA EMIO-2004 daughterboard........................................................................................... 31
Figure 41: Securing VIA EMIO-2004 daughterboard ................................................................................................ 31
Figure 42: Inserting the SIM card ................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 43: Installing the rubber feet ............................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 44: Mounting the VIA AMOS-3005 .................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 45: Installing the VESA mounting plate .......................................................................................................... 35
Figure 46: Installing VIA AMOS-3005 to the VESA mounting plate ..................................................................... 36
Figure 47: Illustration of the Main menu screen......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 48: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen .......................................................................................... 39
Figure 49: Illustration of the ACPI Settings screen .................................................................................................... 40
Figure 50: Illustration of the S5 RTC Wake Settings screen .................................................................................... 41
Figure 51: Illustration of the CPU Configuration screen........................................................................................... 42
Figure 52: Illustration of the SATA Configuration screen ........................................................................................ 43
Figure 53: Illustration of the USB Configuration screen ........................................................................................... 44
Figure 54: Illustration of the F71869 Super IO Configuration screen ................................................................... 45
Figure 55: Illustration of the F71869 H/W Monitor ................................................................................................... 46
Figure 56: Illustration of the Clock Generator Configuration screen .................................................................... 47

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Figure 57: Illustration of the Chipset Settings screen ............................................................................................... 48
Figure 58: Illustration of the DRAM Configuration screen....................................................................................... 49
Figure 59: Illustration of the Video Configuration screen........................................................................................ 50
Figure 60: Illustration of the PMU_ACPI Configuration screen............................................................................... 51
Figure 61: Illustration of the HDAC Configuration screen....................................................................................... 52
Figure 62: Illustration of the Others Configuration screen ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 63: Illustration of the Boot Settings screen .................................................................................................... 54
Figure 64: Illustration of the Security Settings screen............................................................................................... 55
Figure 65: Illustration of the Save & Exit screen ........................................................................................................ 56
Figure 66: Inserting the VIA EMIO miniPCIe module................................................................................................ 59
Figure 67: Securing the VIA EMIO miniPCIe module................................................................................................ 59
Figure 68: Removing the 4G antenna hole cover....................................................................................................... 60
Figure 69: Removing the GPS antenna hole cover .................................................................................................... 60
Figure 70: Removing the Wi-Fi antenna hole cover .................................................................................................. 60
Figure 71: Installing the 4G antenna cable and antenna.......................................................................................... 61
Figure 72: Installing the GPS antenna cable and antenna........................................................................................ 61
Figure 73: Installing the Wi-Fi antenna cable and antenna...................................................................................... 62
Figure 74: Connecting the 4G/GPS/Wi-Fi antenna cable to VIA EMIO miniPCIe module................................ 62
Figure 75: Installing the VIA EMIO USB Wi-Fi module ............................................................................................ 63
Figure 76: Connecting the USB Wi-Fi cable................................................................................................................ 63
Figure 77: Removing the Wi-Fi antenna hole cover .................................................................................................. 64
Figure 78: Installing the Wi-Fi antenna......................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 79: Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cable to VIA EMIO USB Wi-Fi module............................................. 65

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List of Tables
Table 1: COM port pinouts ...............................................................................................................................................9
Table 2: Lockable USB 2.0 ports pinouts .......................................................................................................................9
Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinouts ........................................................................................................................ 10
Table 4: Gigabit Ethernet port LED color definition................................................................................................. 10
Table 5: VGA port pinouts ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Table 6: USB 3.0 ports pinouts ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 7: HDMI®port pinouts ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 8: Audio jacks receptacle description .............................................................................................................. 12
Table 9: DC-in jack pinouts ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Table 10: DIO port pinouts ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Table 11: USB 2.0 pin header pinouts.......................................................................................................................... 14
Table 12: USB Wi-Fi connector pinouts....................................................................................................................... 15
Table 13: JCOMV1 voltage jumper settings ............................................................................................................... 20
Table 14: JCOMV2 voltage jumper settings ............................................................................................................... 21
Table 15: USB 2.0 power type jumper settings ......................................................................................................... 22

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1. Product Overview
The VIA AMOS-3005 is an ultra-compact fanless system designed for various industrial and embedded
applications such as automation, Human Machine Interface, transportation, energy management and etc.
The VIA AMOS-3005 is powered by high-performance 1.2GHz VIA Eden®X4 processor, and its housing is
made of a heavy-duty steel body chassis and a robust aluminum alloy top cover that provides high
stability which can withstand shock and vibration
The VIA AMOS-3005 has multiple I/O and connectivity features such as the VGA and HDMI ports that
enable dual independent displays, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two lockable USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0
ports, two configurable COM ports, and DIO port. In addition, it supports one DDR3 1333 SODIMM slot,
onboard SIM card slot, mSATA, slot for mSATA storage drive, and miniPCIe slot for 4G/GPS/Wi-Fi
connectivity.
1.1. Key Features
1.1.1. High-Performance
The VIA AMOS-3005 system is powered by a VIA Eden®X4 processor that provides a full range of rich
features including superb multi-tasking performance and consistent performance in a host of connected
device applications.
1.1.2. Fanless and Ruggedized Chassis
The VIA AMOS-3005 delivers fanless operation in a sealed aluminum alloy chassis that also act as a
thermal solution. The ruggedized chassis design makes it suitable for installations in a space-critical
environments, while also ensuring maximum reliability.
1.1.3. Optimized Integration with Multiple I/O Access
With front and back panel I/O access, the VIA AMOS-3005 can be easily configured to support a wide
variety of applications with easy integration, and quick setup.
1.1.4. Networking Support
The VIA AMOS-3005 is equipped with two RJ-45 ports that supports high-speed data Gigabit Ethernet. It
also has a wireless connectivity option that gives the system the freedom of 4G, GPS and Wi-Fi
connectivity through onboard USB Wi-Fi connector and miniPCIe slot.
1.1.5. Storage Expansion
The VIA AMOS-3005 comes with an mSATA slot that enables to have flexible storage of mSATA flash
drive.
1.1.6. Support for a Wide Range of Power Sources
The VIA AMOS-3005 supports a wide range of input power from 9~36V DC. The flexibility of power
input enables the VIA AMOS-3005 to be deployable in a broad variety of automation environments.
1.1.7. Wide Range of Operating Temperatures
The VIA AMOS-3005 carries a qualified thermal performance design which allows a wide range of
operating temperature from -20°C to 60°C, suitable for critical applications.
1.1.8. Shock and Vibration Resistant
The VIA AMOS-3005 is shock resistant for maximum reliability.
1.1.9. Mounting Solution
The VIA AMOS-3005 supports multiple methods for mounting the chassis securely. It can be mounted to
any flat surface, or even to VESA mountable surfaces with the VESA mounting kit.

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1.1.10. Embedded Operating System Ready
The VIA AMOS-3005 is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Linux.

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1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
o1.2GHz VIA Eden®X4
Chipset
oVIA VX11 Media System Processor
BIOS
oAMI BIOS, 32Mbit Flash memory
System Memory
o1 x DDR3 1333 SDRAM SODIMM slot
oSupports up to 8GB memory size
Storage
oSupports one mSATA slot
Graphics
oIntegrated VIA C-640 DX11 3D/2D graphics with MPEG-2, WMV9, VC-1, and H.264 video
decoding accelerator
Audio
oVIA VT2021 High Definition Audio Codec
Display I/O
o1 x HDMI port
o1 x VGA port supporting VGA resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels
oDual independent VGA +HDMI®display at different resolutions, pixel depths, and
refresh rates
USB
oIntegrated USB controller built-in VX11 chipset
oSupports two USB 3.0 ports
oSupports two USB 2.0 ports (lockable USB ports for secure connections)
o+5VSUS or +5V power selection by jumper VUSB_SEL1 for USB 2.0 ports and onboard
USB pin header
oReserved onboard USB pin header
oOnboard USB Wi-Fi connector (JWLAN1) reserved to support VIA EMIO-1533/5531 USB
Wi-Fi module
LAN
o2 x Realtek RTL8111G PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controllers
COM
oFintek Super I/O F71869ED controller
oSupports three COM ports
•BIOS selectable to support adjust functionality of RS-232/422/485 mode of COM1
and COM2 ports
•5V/12V power selection by jumper JCOMV1 and JCOMV2 for COM1 and COM2
ports
Expansion I/O
o1 x miniPCIe slot
o1 x SIM card slot

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Front Panel I/O
o1 x Power on/off button
o1 x Green LED for power status
o1 x Red LED for HDD activity
o2 x COM ports for RS-232/422/485
o2 x Lockable USB 2.0 ports
o3 x Antenna holes for 4G/GPS/Wi-Fi
Back Panel I/O
o1 x VGA port
o1 x HDMI®port
o1 x DIO port for 8-bit GPIO
o2 x USB 3.0 ports
o2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
o3 x Audio jacks: Line-out and Mic-in
o1 x 2-pole Phoenix DC jack
Power Supply
o9 ~ 36V DC (typical: 19W)
Operating System
oWindows 10
oWindows 8.1
oWindows 8
oWindows 7
oWindows Embedded Standard 7
oLinux
VIA Smart ETK
oBIOS flash tool
oHardware monitor
oWatchdog timer
oGPIO
oSMBus
Operating Temperature
o-20°C ~ 60°C (with qualified industrial grade mSATA)
Operating Humidity
o0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
o-20°C ~ 70°C
Vibration Loading During Operation
oWith mSATA flash drive: 5Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500Hz, 1hr/axis
Shock During Operation
oWith mSATA flash drive: 50G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11ms duration
Mechanical Construction
oAluminum top chassis housing
oMetal chassis housing
oDual removable front and rear metal face plate
Mounting
oWall/DIN Rail/VESA mountable

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Dimensions (W x H x D)
o150.5mm x 48.1mm x 109.8mm (5.93” x 1.89” x 4.32)
Weight
o1.4kg (3.08lbs)
Compliance
oCCC, CE, FCC, BSMI
Note:
As the operating temperature provided in the specifications is a result of testing performed in a testing
chamber, a number of variables can influence this result. Please note that the working temperature may vary
depending on the actual situation and environment. It is highly recommended to execute a solid testing
program and take all variables into consideration when building the system. Please ensure that the system is
stable at the required operating temperature in terms of application.

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1.3. Layout Diagram
Figure 1: Front panel I/O layout
Figure 2: Back panel I/O layout

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1.4. Product Dimensions
Figure 3: Dimensions of the VIA AMOS-3005 (front view)
Figure 4: Dimensions of the VIA AMOS-3005 (top view)

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2. External I/O Pin Descriptions and
Functionality
The VIA AMOS-3005 has a wide selection of interfaces, and includes a selection of frequently-used ports
as part of the external I/O coastline.
2.1. Power On/Off Button
The VIA AMOS-3005 comes with a power button that supports Soft power On/Off (Instant Off or 4
second delay), and Suspend.
Figure 5: Power on/off button diagram
2.2. LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the front panel of the VIA AMOS-3005 that indicates the status of the system:
•Power LED is green and indicates the status of the system’s power.
•HDD LED is red and indicates the HDD activity.
Figure 6: LEDs indicator diagram

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2.3. COM Ports
The VIA AMOS-3005 is equipped with two COM ports located on the front panel. The COM ports can be
configured as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode. The COM ports default settings are RS-232. To configure
the COM ports, the user needs to setup it into the BIOS. The pinouts of the COM port are shown below.
Figure 7: COM port diagram
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
Pin
Signal
Signal
Signal
1
DCD
Tx-
Tx-
2
RxD
Tx+
Tx+
3 TxD Rx+ NC
4
DTR
Rx-
NC
5
GND
GND
GND
6 DSR NC NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC
9 RI NC NC
Table 1: COM port pinouts
2.4. Lockable USB 2.0 Ports
The VIA AMOS-3005 is equipped with two lockable USB 2.0 ports on the front panel which gives
complete Plug and Play and hot swap capability for external devices. The USB 2.0 interface complies with
USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0. The pinouts of the lockable USB 2.0 ports are shown below.
Figure 8: Lockable USB 2.0 port diagram
USB0
USB1
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
VCC
1
VCC
2 USB1 data - 2 USB2 data -
3
USB1 data +
3
USB2 data +
4
GND
4
GND
Table 2: Lockable USB 2.0 ports pinouts
Reminder:
To unlock the USB device from the lockable USB 2.0 port, push the tab on the lockable port then pull the USB
device. If necessary, use a tip of the screw driver tool or any thin rod to push the tab.

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2.5. Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The VIA AMOS-3005 comes with two Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back panel which uses an 8 Position
and 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector commonly known as RJ-45. Each port is fully compliant with
the IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards. The pinouts of
the Gigabit Ethernet port are shown below.
Figure 9: Gigabit Ethernet port diagram
Gigabit Ethernet Port 1
Gigabit Ethernet Port 2
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1 LAN1_TD0+ 1 LAN2_TD0+
2 LAN1_TD0- 2 LAN2_TD0-
3
LAN1_TD1+
3
LAN2_TD1+
4 LAN1_TD1- 4 LAN2_TD1-
5 LAN1_TD2+ 5 LAN2_TD2+
6
LAN1_TD2-
6
LAN2_TD3-
7
LAN1_TD3+
7
LAN2_TD3+
8 LAN1_TD3- 8 LAN2_TD3-
Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinouts
Each Gigabit Ethernet port has two LED indicators located on the front side to show its Active/Link status
and Speed status.
Active LED
(Left LED on RJ-45 port)
Link LED
(Right LED on RJ-45 port)
Link Off LED is off LED is off
Speed_10Mbit
Orange Flash
LED is off
Speed_100Mbit Orange Flash The Red LED is on
Speed_1000Mbit Orange Flash The Red LED is on
Table 4: Gigabit Ethernet port LED color definition