ARK-3381 Embedded Box Computer User Manual
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
Declaration of Conformity CE This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information. FCC Class A 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.
ARK-3381 Series Model There are two sub-models in ARK-3381 series listed below: ARK-3381-2S0B1E: ULV Celeron® M 1 GHz Embedded Box Computer, with VGA, LVDS, Fast Ethernet, 2 x RS-232, 5 x RS-232/422/485, 3 x Parallel, 3 x USB2.0, 1 x 8 Bits DIO ARK-3381-2S4B1E: LV Pentium® M 1.4 GHz, Embedded Box Computer, with VGA, LVDS, Fast Ethernet, 2 x RS-232, 5 x RS-232/422/485, 3 x Parallel, 3 x USB2.
Safety Instructions 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User Manual for later reference. 3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for 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.
20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. 16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 7041:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).
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Contents Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 Introduction ....................................................................... 2 Features ............................................................................. 2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.3 Hardware Specification ..................................................... 3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.4 Serial Port and Parallel Port Intensive ...........................
2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 2.3.8 2.3.9 Chapter Table 2.8: COM 3~COM 6 pin assignments ............. 17 COM7 Connector ......................................................... 17 Figure 2.11:COM7 Connector ..................................... 17 Ethernet Connector (LAN) .......................................... 18 Figure 2.12:Ethernet Connector .................................. 18 Table 2.10: RJ-45 Connector pin assignments ............ 18 Table 2.9: COM 7 pin assignments ...........................
Figure 3.7: R DIN Rail Mounting Module on ARK-3381 ........................................... 34 Figure 3.8: A DIN Rail ............................................... 35 Figure 3.9: Hooking the L DIN Rail Mounting Module to a DIN Rail ................................................ 35 Figure 3.10:Hooking the R DIN Rail Mounting Module to a DIN Rail ............................................ 36 Figure 3.11:Setting the L DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook Switch .............................................
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CHAPTER 1 2 Overview This chapter gives background information on the ARK-3381. It shows you the ARK-3381 overview and specifications.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The ARK-3381 Fanless Embedded Box Computer combines a rich display interface and comprehensive industrial features into a rugged, compact metal chassis for multimedia intensive applications. The fanless operation provides noise protection to the platform when deployed in external environments. The ARK-3381 Embedded Box Computer is ideally suited for embedded PC applications.
1.2.6 High Computing Performance • Scalable Low Voltage and Ultra Low Voltage Pentium® M class processor system • Ethernet networking capability for high computing performance 1.3 Hardware Specification 1.3.1 Processor Core Logic System CPU • Intel® Ultra Low Voltage Celeron® M or Intel® Pentium® M Low Voltage Processor, µFC-BGA 479 Package: ULV Celeron® M 1 GHz (for Model of ARK-3381-2S0B1E) LV Pentium® M 1.
1.3.2 Display Chipset • Integrated graphics built-in Intel® 852GM GMCH, or Intel® 855GME GMCH, utilizing Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 technology Display Memory • Dynamic video memory allocation up to 64 MB Display Interface • CRT Interface • 36-bit LVDS interface, optional support up to 48-bit Ethernet • Ethernet Controller: Intel® 82551QM Ethernet Controller • Speed: 10/100MBps, IEEE 802.
Storage • Supports a drive bay space for 2.5'' HDD • Supports a CompactFlash socket for Type I/II CompactFlash disk Mechanical • Construction: Aluminum housing • Mounting: DIN-rail mounting, Desk/wall mounting • Dimension (W x H x D): 264.5 x 69.2 x 137.25 (10.41" x 2.72" x 4.4") • Weight: 2 kg Power Supply • Output Rating 46 W, ATX Support • Fuse Rating 7 A @ 125 V • Input Voltage: 12 VDC ~ 24 VDC, Typical: 12 VDC @ 4.5A, 16 VDC @ 3.4 A, 19 VDC @ 2.9 A, 24 VDC @ 2.
1.3.3 Environment Specifications Operating temperature • With Industrial Grade CompactFlash Disk only: -20 to 60° C • With 2.5-inch Hard Disk: 0 to 45° C Relative humidity • 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing) Vibration loading during operation • With CompactFlash Disk only: 5 Grms, IEC 68-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./min, 1 hr/axis • With 2.5-inch hard disk: 1 Grms, IEC 68-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct.
1.4 Chassis Dimension Figure 1.
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CHAPTER 2 2 Hardware Functionality This chapter shows how to set up the ARK-3381's hardware functions, including connecting peripherals, switches and indicators.
Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality 2.1 Introduction of ARK-3381 External I/O Connectors The following two figures show the external I/O connectors on ARK3381. The following sections give you detailed information about the function of each I/O connector. PWR LED PRINTER1 USB1 USB2 PRINTER2 LVDS DIO HDD LED BACKLIGHT PRINTER3 POWER ON/OFF Figure 2.1: Front face plate I/O connectors COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 COM7 COM2 CF \ CARD COM1 RESET LAN KB \ Mouse VGA USB DC \ INPUT Figure 2.
2.2 ARK-3381 front face plate I/O connectors 2.2.1 Power ON/OFF Button The ARK-3381 has an ATX supported Power On/Off button that supports Soft Power On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Second), and Suspend. 2.2.2 LED Indicators There are two LEDs on the ARK-3381 front panel for indicating system status: Red flashing PWR LED is for power status and the green flashing HDD LED is for hard disk and CompactFlash disk status. 2.2.
2.2.4 Backlight On/Off control Connector The ARK-3381 has a D-Sub 9-pin connector that provides: • BKLTEN signals that the inverter module uses to turn the backlight on or off. • 12 V, 5 V and Ground as the inverter power source. An additional VBR signal can be connected to the LCD's inverter to implement brightness adjustment via software. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2.4: Backlight Connector Table 2.
2.2.5 DIO Connector ARK-3381 provides one D-sub 9-pin Female connectors, which offers Digital IO communication interface ports. If you want to use DIO, you can find the Pin assignment as following. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2.5: DIO connector Table 2.
2.2.6 Printer Port Connectors The ARK-3381 provides three D-sub 25-pin connectors that support PCI 1284 Printer Ports. The Moschip MCS9815 is a dual Parallel Port controller with PCI bus interface. MCS9815 fully supports the existing Centronics printer interface as well as PS/2, EPP, and ECP modes. The MSC9815 is ideally suited for PC applications, such as high speed parallel ports. It is fabricated using an advanced submicron CMOS process to achieve low drain power and high speed requirements. Figure 2.
2.3 ARK-3381 rear face plate external I/O connectors 2.3.1 Power Input Connector The ARK-3381 comes with a Phoenix connector that carries a 12 ~ 24 VDC external power input. 1 2 Figure 2.7: Power input connector Table 2.5: Power input connector pin assignments Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 +12 ~ 24 VDC 2.3.2 COM1 Connector The ARK-3381 provides a D-sub 9-pin connector, which offers one standard RS-232 serial communication interface port for COM1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2.8: COM 1 Connector Table 2.
2.3.3 COM2 ~ COM6 Connector The ARK-3381 provides five D-sub 9-pin connectors for RS-232/422/485 communications. The default setting of COM2 ~ COM6 is RS-232. Please refer to section 3.3 ~ 3.7 “Jumper Settings” and Chapter 6 “Full Disassembly Procedure” for set up information. The pin assignments of COM2 are different than COM3 ~ COM6. Table 2.5 and table 2.6 shows these differences.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2.10: COM3 ~ COM6 connector Table 2.8: COM 3~COM 6 pin assignments RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Pin Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI RxRx+ Tx+ TxGND NC NC NC NC NC NC DATA+ DATAGND NC NC NC NC Note: NC represents “No Connection” 2.3.4 COM7 Connector The ARK-3381 provides a D-sub 9-pin connector, which offers one RS232 serial port (COM7). It has Rx and Tx signals without handshaking. Refer to section 3.
Table 2.9: COM 7 pin assignments RS-232 Pin Signal Name 1 DCD (optional) 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR (optional) 5 GND 6 DSR (optional) 7 RTS (optional) 8 CTS (optional) 9 RI (optional) 2.3.5 Ethernet Connector (LAN) The ARK-3381 has an Intel 82551ER Ethernet controller that is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 10/100Base-T CSMA/CD standards.
Table 2.10: RJ-45 Connector pin assignments Pin 10/100BaseT Signal Name 8 NC 2.3.6 Reset Button Press the “Reset” button to reset the ARK-3381. 2.3.7 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector The ARK-3381 provides a 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector on the rear face plate. The ARK-3381 comes with an adapter to convert the 6-pin mini-DIN connector to two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connections. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 2.13: PS/2 Connector Table 2.
5 1 10 6 15 11 Figure 2.14: VGA Connector Table 2.
2.3.9 USB Connector The ARK-3381 provides three connectors, one in the rear panel and two in the front panel, for complete Plug & Play and hot swapping of up to 127 devices. The USB interface is USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0 compliant and can be disabled in the system BIOS setup. Plug & Play and hot swap features enable you to connect or disconnect a device whenever you want, without turning off the computer. 4 3 2 1 Figure 2.15: USB Connector Table 2.
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CHAPTER 3 2 Hardware Installation and Upgrade Sections include: • Jumpers and Connectors • Installing the DDR SDRAM Memory Module • Inserting a CompactFlash Card • Installing the 2.
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Upgrade 3.1 Jumpers and Connectors The ARK-3381 Embedded Box Computer consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in an aluminum top cover, a metal bottom case with accessed bottom cover and Front/ Rear Metal Face plate. Your HDD, SDRAM, are all readily accessible by removing the accessed bottom cover. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be easily completed after removing the top cover, and Front with Rear Metal Face plate.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows: A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. 3.
3.5 COM4 RS-232/422/485 BIOS setting The COM4 port connector located on the rear face plate of ARK-3381 unit can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode by adjusting the “COM4 Mode” of “Integrated Peripherals” in the BIOS. Refer to Section 4.6 “Integrated Peripherals” to find out how to change this setting. The default setting of COM4 is RS-232. 3.
3.8 COM7 RS-232 Jumper Setting (JP15/JP16 Located on internal I/O board) The COM7 port connector located on rear face plate of ARK-3381 can be configured via JP15 and JP16. Refer to table 3.2 and table 3.3 for more details. The default setting is “DTR#5”. Table 3.2: COM7 (DTR#5/RTS#5) Selection Function JP15 DTR#5 * 1-2 (closed) RTS#5 2-3 (closed) *Default jumper setting Table 3.
3.9 COM3~COM6 Ring / Voltage Selection (JP19/JP20 Located on internal I/O board) The “RI” signal pin of COM3 ~ COM6 can be configured to carry 5 V or 12 V power; or the wake on ring signal. Table 3.4: COM3 Ring/Voltage Selection Serial port Function JP19 JP20 COM 3 5V 12 V wake on ring* 2-4 closed 4-6 closed open* open open 1-2 closed* *Default jumper setting Table 3.
14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 7 5 4 3 2 1 Figure 3.3: JP19 Jumper pin layout Figure 3.4: JP20 Jumper pin layout 3.10 LCD Power Jumper Setting (J6) The ARK-3381 series of embedded box computer provides a jumper (JP6) on the internal PCM-9380 or PCM-9386 motherboard for selecting 5 V or 3.3 V LCD signal power. When you connect your LVDS LCD panel display, you need to configure JP6 to select the correct LCD power setting. Table 3.8: LCD Power Setting (J6) Close pins Function 1-2 +5 V* 2-3 +3.
3.11 Installing the DDR SDRAM Memory Module The ARK-3381 provides one 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) socket and supports 2.5 V DDR SDRAM. You can install from 64 MB to 1 GB of DDR SDRAM memory. Follow these steps to install an SODIMM into the ARK-3381: 1. Remove the power cord. 2. Unscrew the four screws from the bottom cover of the ARK-3381. 3. Remove the bottom cover. 4. Insert a DDR SDRAM SODIMM. 5. Replace the bottom cover with four screws. 3.
4. Insert a CompactFlash card with your OS or application program into the CF carrier.
5. Insert the CF Carrier in to the ARK-3381 and replace the 2 screws. Note: The CompactFlash socket is a secondary IDE Master. 3.13 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) You can attach one Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive to the ARK-3381's internal controller. The advanced IDE controller. Follow these steps to install a HDD: 1. Remove the power cord. 2. Unscrew the four screws from bottom cover of the ARK-3381. 3. Remove the bottom cover of the ARK-3381. 4.
3.15 Installation of DIN Rail Mounting Follow these steps to mount the ARK-3381 on a DIN Rail. 1. Remove the rubber feet from the ARK-3381. 2. Find the DIN Rail Mounting Kit in the ARK-3381 accessory box. This kit has 2 pieces: an L DIN Rail Mounting Module (Left) and a R DIN Rail Mounting Module (Right). R DIN Rail Mounting Module L DIN Rail Mounting Module Figure 3.
3. Attach the L DIN Rail Mounting Module and the R DIN Rail Mounting Module to the ARK-3381. Figure 3.6: DIN Rail Mounting Module orientation Figure 3.7: L DIN Rail Mounting Module on ARK-3381 ARK-3381 User Manual 34 Figure 3.
Figure 3.8: A DIN Rail 4. Hook the ARK-3381 on to the DIN Rail. L DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook DIN Rail ARK-3381 Figure 3.
R DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook DIN Rail ARK-3381 Figure 3.
5. Pull the L DIN Mounting Module and R DIN Mounting Module Hook Switches away from the DIN Rail. Push the L DIN Mounting Module and R DIN Mounting Module Hook Switches toward the DIN Rail to fix the ARK-3381 to the DIN Rail. ARK-3381 DIN Rail L DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook Switch Figure 3.11: Setting the L DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook Switch ARK-3381 DIN Rail R DIN Rail Mounting Module Hook Switch Figure 3.
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CHAPTER 2 4 Award BIOS Setup
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 4.1 Introduction The Award BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed memory (CMOS RAM) and it retains the setup information when the power is turned off. 4.1.1 CMOS RAM Auto-backup and Restore The CMOS RAM is powered by a system board button cell battery. When BIOS setup is completed, the data in CMOS RAM is automatically backed up to Flash ROM.
4.2 Entering Setup Turn on the computer and check for the .patch code. If there is a number assigned to the patch code, it means that the BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no number assigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer to obtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU system status is valid. After ensuring that a number is assigned to the patch code, press to enter Setup.
4.2.1 Main Menu During bootup, press to enter AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility; the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. • Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. • Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the Award advanced BIOS features items. • Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the advanced chipset configuration items.
4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features • Date The date format is , , , . Weekday From Sun to Sat, determined and displayed by BIOS only Month From Jan to Dec Day From 1 to 31 Year From 1999 through 2098 • Time The time format is : : , based on 24-hour time. • IDE Primary Master/Slave 2.5” HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" for automatic device detection. • IDE Secondary Master/Slave CF Card Auto-Detection Press "Enter" for automatic device detection.
This item displays the total system memory size. 4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features • CPU Feature This item allows the user to adjust CPU features, CPU ratio, VID and Thermal and special features such as XD flag. • Virus Warning [Disabled] This item allows the user to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. • CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] This item allows the user to enable CPU L1 & L2 cache. • CPU L3 Cache [Enabled] This item allows the user to enable CPU L3 cache.
When ON, system boots to keypad NumLock activated. • Gate A20 Option [On] Options are On (default), and Off. On means that the chipset controls GateA20, and gives fast GateA20 speed. Off means that the keyboard controller controls GateA20. This gives normal GateA20 speed. • Typematic Rate Setting This item enables users to set the two typematic control items. - Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This item controls the speed at which system registers repeated keystrokes.
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features Note: The “Advanced Chipset Features” options control the configuration of the board’s chipset. This page is developed for the particular chipset, to control chipset register settings, and fine tune system performance. It is strongly recommended that only technical users make changes to the default settings. • DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] This option refers to the method by which the DRAM timing is selected. The default is “By SPD”.
• AGP Aperture Size [64] The field sets aperture size of the graphics. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The default setting is 64 M. • On-Chip VGA [Enableed] This item is setting for start up video output from an add-on-card or onboard device. • On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [32 MB] The options available are: 1 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, and 32 MB.
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals Note: These “Integrated Peripherals” options include configuration of the board’s chipset, with settings for IDE, ATA, SATA, USB, Super IO and sensor devices. This page is chipset dependent. • IDE Cable Detect [Enabled] Some UDMA cables use a hole in the ribbon cable as a cable detect mechanism to determine if a UDMA IDE or standard IDE cable is installed. The default setting is: Enabled.
This item allows the user to select I/O port address. Range is from 2E8 to 3F8. - Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] This item allows the user to select I/O port address. Range is from 2E8 to 3F8. - Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector. You can select either 3BCH/IRQ7, 378H/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 or Disabled. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure there is no conflict in the address assignments.
When auto flow control is enabled, the device monitors the local output buffer for not empty and empty conditions. If enabled, the flow control will force signal to the desired polarity under the empty or not empty condition. • Onboard Serial Port 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 [3E8] This item allows user to select I/O port address; range is from 2E8 to 4F8. • Serial Port 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 Use IRQ [IRQ7] This item allows user to select I/O port IRQ number. Bios default value is “IRQ7”. 4.2.
This item allows the user to determine the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC+BlankThis option will cause system to turn off vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Initial display power management signaling. • Video Off in suspend [Yes] This item allows the user to determine the manner is which the monitor is blanked. No Screen is off when system goes into suspend mode.
Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. • Wakeup By PCI Card [Press Enter] This item allows the user to select wake up by PCI Device. • Power On By Ring [Disabled] This item allows the user to enable system resume by modem ring. System default is set to “Disabled”. • Resume By Alarm [Disabled] This item allows the user to enable and key in Date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function.
4.2.8 Frequency/Voltage Control Note: This “Frequency/Voltage Control” option controls the CPU Host and PCI frequency, this page is CPU and Chipset dependent; some items will show up when a processor which supports those items is installed. • Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] This item enables or disables automatic PCI clock detection. • Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item enables or disables spread spectrum modulation.
4.2.10 Set Password Note: To enable this feature, first go to the Advanced BIOS Features menu, choose the Security Option, and select either Setup or System, depending on which aspect you want password protected. Setup requires a password only to enter Setup. System requires the password either to enter Setup or to boot the system. A password may be at most 8 characters long. To Establish Password 1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and press . 2.
To Disable Password 1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and press . 2. When you see “Enter Password”, enter the existing password and press . 3. You will see “Confirm Password”. Type it again, and press . 4. Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt, do not enter anything; just press . 5. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, again, do not type in anything; just press . 6.
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CHAPTER 5 2 PCI SVGA/LCD Setup This chapter details the software configuration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements. The AWARD System BIOS is covered in Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA/LCD Setup 5.1 Introduction The board has an onboard Intel 852GM or 855GME chipset for its AGP/ SVGA controller. It supports LVDS LCD displays and conventional analog CRT monitors with 64 MB frame buffer shared with system memory. The VGA controller can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz and 2048 x 536 @ 75 Hz and 2-channel LVDS displays up to UXGA panel resolution at frequencies from 25 MHz to 112 MHz. 5.1.
5.1.3 Dual Independent Display The ARK-3381 uses an Intel 855GME or Intel 852GM controller that is capable of providing multiple views and simultaneous displays with mixed video and graphics on a flat panel and CRT. To set up dual display under Windows 98, Windows NT/2000/XP follow these steps: 1. Select “Start”, “Control panel”, “Setting”, “Advanced”, “Graphics Properties”, “Device”. Figure 5.
2. Select “1” for current display, or “2” for second display. Figure 5.3: Extended Desktop Settings 3. Enable "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". 4. Click “OK”.
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver Follow the steps for your operating system to install the SVGA driver. 5.2.1 Installation of Windows 98/Me You can find the Win98/Me VGA driver on the ARK-3381 CD, in the following directory: VGA\Win9x_ME\Graphics\Setup. Figure 5.4: Directory "Graphics" Notes: 1. The windows illustrations in this chapter are intended as examples only. Please follow the listed steps, and pay attention to the instructions which appear on your screen.
5.2.2 Installation of Windows 2000/XP You can find the Win2000/XP VGA driver on the ARK-3381 CD-ROM, in the following directory: \VGA\win2k_xp1332. Figure 5.
Double click “setup” and then “next” in the setup wizard. Figure 5.6: Driver Software Install Wizard Figure 5.
Restart the computer when installation has finished. Figure 5.
CHAPTER 6 Full Disassembly Procedure This chapter details the system disassembling procedure for setting up the jumpers and for maintenance.
Chapter 6 Full Disassembly Procedure 6.1 Introduction If you want to completely disassemble the Embedded Box Computer, follow the step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advantech Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility whatsoever for any problems or damage caused by the user disassembly of the embedded box computer. Make sure the power cord of the embedded box computer is unplugged before you start disassembly.
3. Remove the front frame bracket by carefully pulling and lifting the bracket. 4. Unscrew the 2 screws on the Front Metal Face plate and unscrew the 4 hexagonal bolts on the Printer1 and Printer2 connectors.
Warning: Do not use too much pressure when removing the front metal face plate as the power button cable is still attached and could be damaged. 5. Unscrew the 4 screws of the frame bracket on the rear side of the system.
6. Remove the rear frame bracket by carefully pulling and lifting the bracket. 7. Unscrew the 2 screws on the rear metal face plate.
8. Unscrew the 2 hexagonal bolts that fix the “COM2 port” on the Rear Metal Face Plate.
9. Unscrew the 6 screws which fix the AMO-3731 Module I/O board to the system board.
10. Remove AMO-3731 Module I/O board from MIO Socket of the system board.
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