BX-PIB0x 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Embedded Box System User’s Manual Version 100 October 3, 2014 C&T Solution Inc. 17F-2, No. 700, Zhongzheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-7731-7888 http://www.candtsolution.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Preface Revision History Rev. Date Description 100 03/10/2014 Initial release Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc. does not guarantee that the contents herein are complete, true, accurate or non-misleading. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of C&T Solution Inc. C&T Solution Inc.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Trademarks Acknowledgment Intel®, Celeron® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows® is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc. IBM, XT, AT, PS/2 and Personal System/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation All other products and trademarks mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: z Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. z The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. z Turn off the system power and disconnect the power cord from its source before making any installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Table of Contents Preface............................................................................................................2 Revision History ...................................................................................................2 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................2 Copyright Notice............................................................................................
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.4 Keyboard & Mouse Connectors..........................................................29 3.5 COM1-4 (RS-232/422/485, BIOS Selectable) ....................................30 3.5.1 COM1-4 in RS-232 Mode ..................................................................... 30 3.5.2 COM1-4 in RS-422 Mode ..................................................................... 30 3.5.3 COM1-4 in RS-485 Mode .....................................................................
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.14 4.3 5. Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection ................................................. 54 Chipset ...............................................................................................55 4.3.1 PCH-IO Configuration ........................................................................... 56 4.3.2 System Agent Configuration ................................................................. 60 4.4 Boot ..............................................
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Description The BX-PIB0x is a compact embedded system that is ideal for limited space. Its fanless design with solid sealed aluminum enclosure provides the ideal solution for high-vibration and dusty environments. The BX-PIB0x is an embedded system that supports 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 and Celeron processors (Socket G2) with Intel® QM77 Express chipset. It has two 204-pin DDR3/DDR3L SODIMM sockets for memory maximum up to 32GB.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1.2 Specifications CPU ¾ 3rd Generation Mobile Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 or Celeron Processor (Socket G2 - FCPGA988) à Intel® Core™ i7-3610QE Processor à Intel® Core™ i5-3610ME Processor à Intel® Core™ i3-3120ME Processor à Intel® Celeron® Processor 1020E Chipset ¾ Intel® QM77 Express Chipset System Memory ¾ Two 204-pin DDR3 /DDR3L SODIMM sockets ¾ Up to 1600MHz ¾ Up to 32GB BIOS ¾ AMI uEFI BIOS ¾ 8MB SPI Flash ROM iAMT ¾ iAMT8.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Expansion Interfaces ¾ Two Mini-PCIe slots (full and half size) for 3G/Wi-FI ¾ 1x PClex 16 slot, 1x PCle x4 slot (BX-PIB02 model) ¾ 2x PCI slots (BX-PIB03 model) ¾ SlM card socket 8-bit GPIO PS/2 KB/MS Storage ¾ Two 2.5” SATA swappable drive bays Watchdog Timer H/W Monitor Power Management ¾ ACPI 3.0 compliant Power Input ¾ DC +9V ~ +36V input Power Management ¾ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1.3 Available Models Model Number Features BX-PIB01 Fanless Barebone Box System w/ Socket G2 for 3rd Gen Mobile lntel® Processor, QM77, 2x DDR3 SODIMM, 4x COM, 2x GbE, 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, Audio, iAMT 8.0, 1x SlM card socket, 2x Mini-PCle slots, 2x 2.5” SATA drive bays, PS/2 KB/MS BX-PIB02 1xDDR3, 6xCOM, 2xGbE, 4xUSB3.0, 2xUSB2.0, Audio, iAMT7.0, mini-PCIe slot, 2.5” HDD drive bay BX-PIB03 1xDDR3, 6xCOM, 2xGbE, 4xUSB3.0, 2xUSB2.0, Audio, iAMT7.0, mini-PCIe slot, 2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1.4 Mechanical Drawing 1.4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1.4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 1.4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2. Getting Started The following chapter describes how to set up and operate the BX-PIB0x. 2.1 Preparation Unpack the contents of the shipping carton. Please check that your package contains the items below. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your vendor. BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System AC-to-DC Adapter (90W, 100-240V 2.5A 50~60Hz in, 19VDC 4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.2 Chassis Layout 2.2.1 Front View Line-In COM4 USB 3.0 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Antenna Mount 2.5” Drive Bay 2.5” Drive Bay Line-Out Mic 2.2.2 COM3 HDMI2 SIM Card Slot HDD LED Power Switch Power LED Rear View DisplayPort Mouse Ext. Reset Connector COM2 LAN1 LAN2 GPIO Antenna Mount Antenna Mount Power Connector KB COM1 VGA External Power Switch Connector USB 3.0 HDMI 16 USB 2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.3 Installing Internal Components Before removing the cover, make sure the system has been shut down and the power cord has been unplugged. CAUTION: 2.3.1 Removing the Top Cover 1. Remove the three screws from the front panel and the three screws from the rear panel. 2. Remove the four Allen screws (3 mm) from the top of the cover. 3. Lift the cover off of the chassis. 4. To replace the cover, reverse the steps above.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.3.2 Installing a CPU 1. Remove the four screws securing the heat pipe assembly to each side of the chassis. 2. Remove the five screws securing the main heat spreader to the COM Express module. 3. Carefully lift the thermal module assembly out of the chassis, being careful not to bend the heat pipes. 4. Remove any protective films from the heat spreader as required. 5. Install the CPU. 5.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.3.3 Installing Memory Modules 1. Remove the cover from the chassis as described above. 2. Locate the memory socket at the left hand side when facing the front panel. 3. Insert the memory module into the socket. 4. Push down firmly on the module until it is locked by two latches 5. Replace the cover as described above.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.3.4 Installing Mini-PCIe Cards 1. Remove the cover from the chassis as described above. 2. Insert the Mini-PCIe card(s) into the slots as shown. CN23 CN22 3. Secure with screws and attach antennas as required. 4. Replace the cover as described above.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.4 Installing a 2.5” SATA Drive CAUTION: Before installing or removing a SATA drive, make sure the system has been shut down and the power cord has been unplugged. 1. Loosen the two large knurled screws securing the drive tray to the front panel of the system and pull the tray out of the chassis. 2. Slide the 2.5” SATA drive into the drive tray with the bottom side facing upwards as shown by arrow “1”.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3. Insert the drive assembly into the chassis and secure it by tightening the two large knurled screws.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.5 Installing a PCI/PCIe Expansion Card CAUTION: Before installing or removing a PCI/PCIe expansion card, make sure the system has been shut down and the power cord has been unplugged. 1. Turn the chassis upside down so the bottom is facing upwards. Remove the screws securing the four rubber feet and the seven screws securing the bottom cover of the chassis. Remove the two screws on the side of the chassis. 2. Lift the cover off towards the front panel as shown.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the hole on the side of the chassis and remove the screw securing the PCI slot blanking plate. Remove the blanking plate as shown by arrow “1”. 4. Insert the PCI/PCIe expansion card into the slot in the riser card as shown by arrow “2”. 5. Secure the PCI/PCIe expansion card with the screw removed in Step 3 above. Replace the screws on the side of the chassis. 6. Replace the bottom cover of the chassis by reversing Steps 1 and 2 above.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.6 Installing the Wall Mount Brackets Optional wall mount brackets are available for the BX-PIB0x and must be ordered separately. 1. Turn the chassis upside down so the bottom is facing upwards. Remove the screws securing the four rubber feet and the four screws on the sides of the bottom cover of the chassis as shown.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2. Install the wall mount brackets to the chassis using the eight screws removed in Step 1, and an additional two screws included in the wall mount bracket kit as shown. 3. Refer to 1.4.3 BX-PIB0x Wall Mount Dimensions for dimensions of the wall mount bracket mounting holes.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 2.7 Driver Installation The drivers for the BX-PIB0x can be found on the driver DVD included with the system. Install the following drivers in the order listed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Chipset .NET Framework Graphics Audio LAN Management Engine USB 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3. Connectors & Jumpers 3.1 Power Connector +9V ~ +36V DC wide range power input - 1x3 terminal block connector 3.2 Pin Signal 1 GND 2 CH_GND_1 3 DC IN 1 2 3 External Reset Connector External reset - 1x2 terminal block connector 3.3 Pin Signal 1 RESETJ 2 GND 1 2 External Power Switch Connector External power switch - 1x2 terminal block connector 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.5 COM1-4 (RS-232/422/485, BIOS Selectable) 3.5.1 COM1-4 in RS-232 Mode Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD, Data Carrier Detect 6 DSR, Data Set Ready 2 RXD, Receive Data 7 RTS, Ready To Send 3 TXD, Transmit Data 8 CTS, Clear To Send 4 DTR, Data Terminal Ready 9 RI, Ring Indicator 5 GND, Ground 3.5.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Select the COM port you wish to setup and choose from RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485. If RS-485 is selected, you can enable/disable the RS-485 Auto Flow Function which automatically handles half-duplex control. Save the configuration and exit the BIOS Setup Utility ("F4" hotkey).
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.6 VGA Connector 15-pin D-sub Female Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 VGA_RED 9 VCC 2 VGA_GRN 10 GND 3 VGA_BLU 11 NC 4 NC 12 VGA_DDC_DAT 5 GND 13 VGA_HSYNC 6 GND 14 VGA_VSYNC 7 GND 15 VGA_DCC_CLK 8 GND 3.7 GPIO Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DIO_PH_IN0 6 DIO_PH_OUT0 2 DIO_PH_IN1 7 DIO_PH_OUT1 3 DIO_PH_IN2 8 DIO_PH_OUT2 4 DIO_PH_IN3 9 DIO_PH_OUT3 5 5V & 12V 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.9 HDMI Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HDMI_TX2_DP_B 2 GND 3 HDMI_TX2_DN_B 4 HDMI_TX1_DP_B 5 GND 6 HDMI_TX1_DN_B 7 HDMI_TX0_DP_B 8 GND 9 HDMI_TX0_DN_B 10 HDMI_CLK_DP_B 11 GND 12 HDMI_CLK_DN_B 13 NC 14 NC 15 HDMI_SCLDDC_B 16 HDMI_SDADDC_B 17 GND 18 +5V 19 1 18 2 3.10 USB 3.0 Connectors Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 USB +5V 5 USB_SSRX- 2 USB_D- 6 USB_SSRX+ 3 USB_D+ 7 GND_DRAIN 4 GND 8 USB_SSTX- 9 USB_SSTX+ 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.12 Front Audio Jacks Pin Signal Blue Line-In Green Line-Out Pink Mic-In 3.13 LAN Connectors Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MDI0+ 5 MDI2- 2 MDI0- 6 MDI1- 3 MDI1+ 7 MDI3+ 4 MDI2+ 8 MDI3- A Active LED B 10 LAN LED (OFF) (Yellow) 100 LAN LED (Green) 1000 LAN LED (Orange) 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.14.1 Mini-PCIe (CN22) Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 WAKE0J 15 GND 29 GND 43 N/A 2 +3.3V 16 N/A 30 SMB_CLK 44 LED_WLANJ 3 N/A 17 N/A 31 PCIE4_TXN 45 N/A 4 GND 18 GND 32 SMB_DAT 46 LED_WPANJ 5 N/A 19 N/A 33 PCIE4_TXP 47 N/A 6 +1.5V 20 N/A 34 GND 48 +1.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.15 Jumpers 3.15.1 Jumper Locations JP6 JP3 JP7 JP8 3.15.2 Clear CMOS (JP3) JP3 Function 1-2 Normal (default) 2-3 Clear CMOS 3.15.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 3.15.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4. System BIOS The system BIOS software is stored on EEPROM. The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. Turn on the computer and press or to enter the setup screens. 4.1 Main The Main setup screen is showed as following when the setup utility is entered. System Date/Time is set up in the Main Menu.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration: Enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.2 CPU Configuration Limit CPUID Maximum: Disabled for Windows XP. Execute Disable Bit: XP can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SusE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.3 SATA Configuration The BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA device and the hardware installed in the SATA ports will be showed in the configuration. Each port can be enabled or disabled individually. Hot Plug: Designates this port as Hot Pluggable. SATA Controller Speed: Options: Gen 1, Gen 2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.4 Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology: Enables or disables Intel Rapid Start Technology.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.5 PCH-FW Configuration Displays the firmware information.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.6 AMT Configuration Enable/disable and configure Intel AMT.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support: Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Disable option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. USB 3.0 Support: Enable/disable USB 3.0. XHCI Hand-off: This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. EHCI Hand-off: This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.8 Hardware Monitor CPU and memory health status information.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.9 F81801 H/W Monitor Smart Fan Function: Enable/disable Smart Fan. 4.2.9.1 Smart Fan Configuration Smart Fan 1 Mode: Select CPU Smart Fan 1 Mode.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.10 F81866 Super IO Configuration Enable/disable and configure the serial ports.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.10.1 Serial Port Configuration Select the COM port you wish to setup and choose from RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485. If RS-485 is selected, you can enable/disable the RS-485 Auto Flow Function which automatically handles half-duplex control.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.11 F81866 H/W Monitor System health information and Smart Fan configuration. 4.2.11.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration Smart Fan Control: Select System Smart Fan Mode.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Serial port console redirection settings.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.13 CPU PPM Configuration Intel SpeedStep settings.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.2.14 Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection 4.2.14.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.1.1 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Root Port Each PCI Express Root Port can be enabled or disabled individually.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.1.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.1.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.2.
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BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.3.2.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.4 Boot Boot Configuration: Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State: Select [Enable] or [Disable] for the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot: Enables or disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Order Priorities: Set the system boot order. CSM Parameters: Compatibility Support Module configuration options. Hard Drive BBS Priorities: Set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.4.1.1 CSM16 Parameters OpROM execution, boot options filter, etc. GateA20 Active: [Upon Request] – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful wen any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Message: Set display mode [Force BIOS] or [Keep Current] for Option ROM. 4.4.1.2 CSM Parameters Launch CSM: This option controls if CSM will be launched always or never.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System Other PCI device ROM priority: For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch, [UEFI OpROM] or [Legacy OpROM]. 4.4.1.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.5 Security Administrator’s and User’s passwords could be set. If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the user will have administrator rights. The minimum length of the password is 3 and the maximum length is 20.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 4.6 Save and Exit Save Changes and Exit: Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit: Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset: Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset: Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes: Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes: Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options.
BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 5. Address Map 5.1 I/O Port Address Map The assignments of the I/O port addresses for the BX-PIB0x under Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit are shown below.
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BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 5.2 Interrupt Controller (IRQ) Map The interrupt controller map for the BX-PIB0x under Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit is shown below.
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BX-PIB0x Embedded Box System 5.3 Memory Map The memory map of DRAM for the BX-PIB0x under Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit is shown below.
