EBC-310L Series Rugged Type Embedded BOX PC
User’s Manual
1st Ed – 13 February 2018
Overview
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Online Resources
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information and technical support.
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Copyright and Trademarks
This document is copyrighted, © 2018. All rights are
reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to
make improvements to the products described in this
manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied,
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manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the
original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its
use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third
parties that may result from such use.
Acknowledgement
Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of
Intel Corp.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of
their respective owners.
Compliances and Certification
CE Certification
This product has passed the CE test for environmental
specifications. Test conditions for passing included the
equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure.
In order to protect the product from being damaged by
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we
strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial
enclosure products.
FCC Class A Certification
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 own expense.
Revision History
Version Date Descriptions
0.9 2018.2.13 Preliminary
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EMC Notice
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 users will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free before,
during and after installation.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up
your sleeves.
• Wear safety glasses/goggles if you are working under
any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential
hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Disconnect all power by turning off the power and
unplugging the power cord before installing or removing a
chassis or working near power supplies
• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions
exist.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit;
always check the circuit.
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION:
Risk of explosion could occur if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Please dispose of used batteries
according to the recycling instructions of your country.
• Installation only by a trained electrician or only by an
electrically trained person who knows all the applied or
related installation and device specifications.
• Do not carry the handle of power supplies when moving
to other place.
• The machine can only be used in a fixed location such
as labs or computer facilities.
Operating Safety
• Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air
temperature may not be adequate to cool equipment to
acceptable operating temperatures without adequate
circulation. Be sure that the room in which you choose to
operate your system has adequate air circulation.
• Ensure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis
design allows cooling air to circulate effectively. An open
chassis permits air leaks, which may interrupt and
redirect the flow of cooling air from internal components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment
and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when
electronic components are improperly handled and can
result in complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to
follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and
replacing components to avoid these problems.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it
makes good skin contact. If no wrist strap is available,
ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis.
• Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic
strap, which should be between 1 and 10 mega ohms
(Mohms).
Life Support Policy
GBORD Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE
AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT
DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR
WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GBORD Technology Co., Ltd.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or
systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into
body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to
perform, when properly used in accordance with
instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be
reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the
user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life
support device or system whose failure to perform can be
reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life
support device or system, or to affect its safety or
effectiveness.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5
1.1 System Physical Features ................................................................................................. 5
1.2 System Specificications .................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Package contents............................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2: System Components ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 System Drawing ............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 System Front IO ............................................................................................................. 9
2.3 System Rear IO ............................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Connectors and Jumpers list ............................................................................................ 12
3.2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Connectors .................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 4: Hardware Setup .................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Preparing the Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 20
4.2 Installing the System Memory........................................................................................... 21
4.3 Installing the Wireless Module and Antenna (Full-Size Card) .................................................... 21
4.4 Installing the Wireless Module (Half-Size Card)..................................................................... 23
4.5 Installing the Disk Drive .................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 5: UEFI Setup Utility ................................................................................................. 25
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 Main Screen ................................................................................................................ 26
5.3 Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................... 26
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .......................................................................... 32
5.5 Security Screen ............................................................................................................ 32
5.6 Boot Screen ................................................................................................................. 33
5.7 Exit Screen .................................................................................................................. 34
Chapter 6: Software Support .................................................................................................. 36
6.1 Install Operating System ................................................................................................. 36
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for choosing our EBC-310L. The EBC-310L features Intel Celeron J1900 processor. The system supports
dual LAN as well as HDMI and VGA connectors for high demand of networking and multimedia applications. In addition,
its fanless design reduces maintenance effort and attributes its longevity.
The following highlight the features of the EBC-310L system:
• Dual HDMI and VGA video output powered by Intel® Gen7 Graphics
• Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports
• 4 x USB ports (2 x USB 3.0 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 ports)
• Support 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD storage
• 1 x RS-232/422/485 and 3 x RS232 serial COM ports supporting hardware control via DB9 connectors
• Audio output through Line-out jack
• Fanless design
• Dustproof
• Wide operating temperature from 0-60°C
1.1 System Physical Features
Front View
Rear View
1.2 System Specificications
System Configuration
Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 (2M Cache, up to 2.42 GHz)
Graphics Integrated Intel® Gen7 Intel® Graphics DX 11, OGL3.2
Ethernet RJ45 port x 2, 10/100/1000Mb TX
Memory Supports Single Channel DDR3 1333MHz, 1 x SO-DIMM, up to
8GB system memory
Storages Internal 2.5” HDD / SSD x1 (optional)
I/O Interface
USB 2.0 4
Ethernet port 2
COM RS232/422/485 x 1, RS232 x 3
VGA 1
HDMI 1
Audio 1 (Line Out)
Mini-PCIe 1 (Half Size) + 1 (Full Size ) shared with mSATA
Environmental and Compliances
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 60ºC
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 75ºC
Humidity 5~95% (Non-Condensing)
Certification Compliance CE, FCC
Mechanical
Protection IP30
Dimension 140 (H) x 169.9 (W) x 40.7 (D) mm
Weight 2kg
Power
Input voltage 12 VDC Input
Power On AT / ATX supported (Defaut is ATX mode
Operating system
OS Windows 7 / 8, WES7, Linux (Optional)
Ordering Information
EBC-310L_M2G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 2GB
EBC-310L_M2G_S64G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 2GB, SSD 64GB
EBC-310L_M2G_S128G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 2GB, SSD 128GB
EBC-310L_M4G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 4GB
EBC-310L_M4G_S64G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 4GB, SSD 64GB
EBC-310L_M4G_S128G Intel J1900 2.0GHz, Memory DDR3 1333MHz 4GB, SSD 128GB
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Optional Modules
⚫ 4G LTE & GPS module
⚫ 802.11 WiFi+BT module
⚫ Memory DDR3L SO-DIMM 2GB / 4GB / 8GB
⚫ SATA 2.5” HDD 500GB / 1TB
⚫ SATA 2.5” SSD 64 / 128 / 256 GB
⚫ Power adapter DC 12V with Power cord
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
1.3 Package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:
⚫ 1 x EBC-310L embedded box PC
⚫ 2 x Wall mount brackets
⚫ 1 x 2-pin terminal block power connector
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Chapter 2: System Components
2.1 System Drawing
NOTE: Use M3*4L flat screws for wall mount.
2.2 System Front IO
IO Port Description
Power Button with dual LED ATX Power-on button with LEDs: Standby
mode in Red; Power-on mode in Green
USB 2.0 Ports Double-stacked USB 2.0 type A connectors
COM 1~ COM 4 The serial port consists of a 9-pin, RS232 configured with
automatic hardware flow control D-SUB connector that
allows the connection of a serial peripheral.
COM 1 supports RS232/422/485, To switch among
RS232/422/485, use the BIOS menu.
NOTE: This system supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below table for the pin
definition. In addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility > Advanced
Screen > Super IO Configuration.
COM1 Port Pin Definition
Pin RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD TX- RTX-
2 RXD RX+ N/A
3 TXD TX+ RTX+
4 DTR RX- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR N/A N/A
7 RTS N/A N/A
8 CTS N/A N/A
9 NA/+5V/+12V N/A N/A
2.3 System Rear IO
IO Port Description
Power Input
2-pin terminal block (+,-), +9~36VDC, AT/ATX mode support.
HDMI The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).
This port can support up to 1920x1080 resolutions.
VGA The displays can support VGA up to 1600x1200 resolutions.
LAN1 and LAN2
Two RJ-45 (network) jacks with LED indicators are as described
below.
LINK/ACT (Green)
• On/Flashing: The port is linking and active in data
transmission.
• Off: The port is not linking.
SPEED (Green)
• Green: The connection speed is 1000Mbps
• Off: The connection speed is 10Mbps and 1000Mbps.
USB3.0 Two USB 3.0 type A connectors.
Line Out Connect the audio device to this port.
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Chapter 3: Mainboard Layout
3.1 Connectors and Jumpers list
The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors by labels shown in the above section.
The next section in this chapter gives pin definitions and instructions on setting jumpers.
Label Function Note
1. PNL_PWR1 Panel LVDS VDD Power Selection
2. ATX12V1 +9V~+36VDC System ATX Power Input
3. BKT_PWR1 LVDS Backlight Power Selection
4. USB0_1, USB2_3, USB4_5 USB2.0 pin header x 3
5. MSATA_SEL1 SATAII_2 or mSATA Selection
6. BLT_PWR1 Panel Inverter Power Control
7. SATAII_1, SATAII_2 Serial-ATA II Connector x 2
8. BLT_VOL1 Backlight & Amp Volume Control
9. BLT_PWM1 Backlight Control Level
10. CHA_FAN1 3-Pin Chassis FAN Connector
11. PANEL1 System Panel Header
12. SATA_PWR1 SATA Power Output Connector
13. JGPIO_SET1 GPIO Default Setting
14. CLRCMOS1 Clear CMOS Header
15. JGPIO1 Digital Input / Output Pin Header
16. JGPIO_PWR1 Digital Input / Output Power Select
17. COM4 COM4 Port Header
18. PWR_JP1 ATX/AT Mode Selection
19. COM3 COM3 Port Header
20. TPM1 TPM Header
21. COM2 COM2 Port Header
22. SET_CM1 COM1 Pin9 PWR Setting
23. COM1 COM1 Port Header
24. CI1 and CI2 Chassis Intrusion Headers x 2
25. HD_AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio Header
26. SPEAKER1 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
27. BUZZ1 2-Pin Buzzer Header
28. LVDS1 LVDS Panel Connector
29. CPU_FAN1 4-Pin CPU FAN Connector
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3.2 Jumper Settings
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper
cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when
jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
PNL_PWR1 (Panel LVDS VDD Power Selection): Use this to set up the VDD power of the LVDS connector.
BKT_PWR1 (LVDS Backlight Power Selection)
Use this to set up the backlight power of the LVDS connector.
Setting Description
1-2 +5V
2-3 +12V
3-4 +12V
4-5 DC_IN Power
MSATA_SEL1 (SATAII_2 or mSATA Selection)
Setting Description
1-2 +3V
2-3 +5V
3-4 +5V
4-5 +12V
Setting Description
1-2 SATAII_2 + mini-PCIe
2-3 mSATA, SATAII_2 no function
BLT_PWM1 (Backlight Control Level)
JGPIO_SET1 (GPIO Default Setting)
CLRCMOS1 (Clear CMOS Header) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please
turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap
to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the
BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and
then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default
profile and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
JGPIO_PWR1 (Digital Input / Output Power Select)
PWR_JP1 (ATX/AT Mode Selection)
SET_CM1 (COM1 Pin9 PWR Setting)
Setting Description
1-2 +3.3V
2-3 +5V
Setting Description
1-2 Pull-High
2-3 Pull-Low
Setting Description
1-2 Default
2-3 Clear CMOS
Setting Description
1-2 +12V
2-3 +5V
Setting Description
1-2 AT Mode
2-3 ATX Mode
Setting Description
1-2 +5V
2-3 +12V
3.3 Connectors
ATX12V1 (+9V~+36VDC System ATX Power Input)
Pin Signal
1 +5V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 DC_IN Power
USB0_1, USB2_3, USB4_5 (USB2.0 pin header x 3)
BLT_PWR1 (Panel Inverter Power Control)
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 GND
3 CON_LBKLT_CTL
4 CON_LBKLT_EN
5 LCD_BLT_VCC
6 LCD_BLT_VCC
SATAII_1, SATAII_2 (Serial-ATA II Connector x 2) SATA 7-pin signal connector for HDD/SSD. The interface signal is SATA 3.0 Gbps.
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SATATXP
3 SATATXN
4 GND
5 SATARXN
6 SATARXP
7 GND
BLT_VOL1 (Backlight & Amp Volume Control)
Pin Signal
1 GPIO_VOL_UP
2 GPIO_VOL_DW
3 PWRDN
4 GPIO_BLT_UP
5 GPIO_BLT_DW
6 GND
7 GND
PANEL1 (System Panel Header) This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
WARNING: Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this
header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting
the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the
power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer
freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED
keeps blinking when the sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered
off (S5).
SATA_PWR1 (SATA Power Output Connector)
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JGPIO1 (Digital Input / Output Pin Header)
COM1/2/3/4 (COM Port Header)
NOTE: This system supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below table for the pin
definition. In addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility > Advanced Screen
> Super IO Configuration.
COM1 Port Pin Definition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 SIO_GP24 2 SIO_GP20
3 SIO_GP25 4 SIO_GP21
5 SIO_GP26 6 SIO_GP22
7 SIO_GP27 8 SIO_GP23
9 JGPIO_PWR 10 GND
Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 RRXD 1 DDCD#
4 DDTR# 3 TTXD
6 DDSR# 5 GND
8 CCTS# 7 RRTX#
10 DUMMY 9 DUMMY
Pin RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD TX- RTX-
2 RXD RX+ N/A
3 TXD TX+ RTX+
4 DTR RX- N/A
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR N/A N/A
7 RTS N/A N/A
8 CTS N/A N/A
9 NA/+5V/+12V N/A N/A
TPM1 (TPM Header) This connector supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates,
passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
CI1 and CI2 (Chassis Intrusion Headers x 2) This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This
feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
HD_AUDIO1 (Front Panel Audio Header)
SPEAKER1 (3W Audio AMP Output Wafer)
Pin Signal
1 SPK L-
2 SPK L+
3 SPK R-
4 SPK R+
BUZZ1 (2-Pin Buzzer Header)
LVDS1 (LVDS Panel Connector)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 LCD_VCC 1 LCD_VCC
4 N/A 3 +3V
6 LVDS_A_DATA0# 5 N/A
8 GND1 7 LVDS_A_DATA0
10 LVDS_A_DATA1 9 LVDS_A_DATA1#
12 LVDS_A_DATA2# 11 GND6
14 GND2 13 LVDS_A_DATA2
16 LVDS_A_DATA3 15 LVDS_A_DATA3#
18 LVDS_A_CLK# 17 GND7
20 GND3 19 LVDS_A_CLK
22 LVDS_B_DATA0 21 LVDS_B_DATA0#
24 LVDS_B_DATA1# 23 GND8
26 GND4 25 LVDS_B_DATA1
28 LVDS_B_DATA2 27 LVDS_B_DATA2#
30 LVDS_B_DATA3# 29 DPLVDD_EN
32 GND5 31 LVDS_B_DATA3
34 LVDS_B_CLK 33 LVDS_B_CLK#
36 CON_LBKLT_EN 35 GND9
38 LCD_BLT_VCC 37 CON_LBKLT_CTR
40 LCD_BLT_VCC 39 LCD_BLT_VCC
Chapter 4: Hardware Setup
4.1 Preparing the Hardware Installation
To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform the following procedures first.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the
power cord to remove power from the server. The power switch button does not completely shut off
system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until power is
removed.
1. Unpowered the EBC-310L and remove the power cord.
2. Turn the device upside down.
3. Unscrew the 4 rubber feet from the bottom cover.
4. Open the cover.
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4.2 Installing the System Memory
The system supports DDR3L memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system and
Internet applications. It comes with one Low-
Voltage Double Data Rate Three (DDR3L) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) socket.
1. Align the memory module’s key with the SO-DIMM socket’s notch.
2. Install the SO-DIMM.
NOTE: The system can support memory of DDR3L SODIMM up to 4/8 GB depending on the CPU SKU.
4.3 Installing the Wireless Module and Antenna (Full-Size Card)
1. Align the wireless module’s key with the Mini-PCIe slot notch.
2. Insert the wireless module into the connector diagonally.
3. Fix the wireless module with the screw and the internal antenna on the rear IO panel.
4. Fix the internal antenna cable connector and external antenna for wireless module.
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4.4 Installing the Wireless Module (Half-Size Card)
1. Align the wireless module’s key with the Mini-PCIe slot notch.
2. Insert the wireless module into the connector diagonally.
3. Fix the wireless module with the screw.
4.5 Installing the Disk Drive
The system can accommodate one Serial-ATA disk drive.
Follow these steps to install a hard disk into the system:
1. Align the mounting holes of the HDD/SSD and on the EBC-310L systems as illustrated in the following picture. Fix
the hard disk on the system by attaching the screws through the back cover from the outside.
2. Plug the Serial-ATA cable to the disk.
3. Connect the Serial-ATA power and data disk cables to the Serial-ATA power and disk connectors on the main board
respectively.
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Chapter 5: UEFI Setup Utility
5.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the system
stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press
or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or
by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
NOTE: Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and
descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
5.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main: To set up the system time/date information
Advanced: To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor: To display current hardware status
Security: To set up the security features
Boot: To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System
Exit: To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press to get into the sub
screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.
5.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
← / → Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
↑/↓ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
To bring up the selected screen
To display the General Help Screen
Discard changes
To load optimal default values for all the
settings
To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY
Print screen
To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the
current screen
5.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
5.3 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage
Configuration, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration
WARNING: Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.
Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update
system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new
UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without
preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard
drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their
respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update
process completes.
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5.3.1 CPU Configuration
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies
and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and
[Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / 8 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will
be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
WARNING: Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability
or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues
occur.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3 enabled, C6 and C7 disabled.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable or disable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
No-Excute Memory Protection
No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32
processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to
execute code.
Hardware Prefetcher
Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel
Virtualization Technology.
5.3.2 Chipset Configuration
Share Memory
Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.
Active LVDS
Use this to enable or disable the LVDS. The default value is [Enabled].
Panel Type Selection
Use this to select panel type.
Onboard HD Audio
Select [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.
Onboard LAN
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN feature.
Onboard LAN 2
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.
Deep S5
This allows you to enable or disable Deep S5.
5.3.3 Storage Configuration
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SATA Controller(s)
Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.
SATA Mode Selection
Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode] and [AHCI Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
WARNING: AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other new features that will
improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
SATA Aggressive Link Power Management
Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].
5.3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Use this item to enable or disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology keeps your
e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode.
The default is [Disabled].
5.3.5 Super IO Configuration
COM1 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM1. Select COM1 port type: [RS232], [RS422] or [RS485].
COM2 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM2.
COM3 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM3.
COM4 Configuration
Use this to set parameters of COM4.
WDT Timeout Reset
This allows users to enable/disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset system. The default value is [Disabled].
5.3.6 ACPI Configuration
Suspend to RAM
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to- RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this
feature if the OS supports it.
ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if
you plan to use this system to submit Windows® certification.
PS/2 Keyboard Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.
PCIE Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system.
USB Mouse Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system.
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5.3.7 USB Configuration
USB Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.
USB 3.0 Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto] and
[UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Auto].
Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.
[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU
temperature, system temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
CPU_FAN1 Setting
This allows you to set CPU fan 1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is
[Full On].
CHA_FAN1 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is
[Full On].
Case Open Feature
This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The default is value [Disabled].
Clear Status
This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this option to keep or clear the record of previous
chassis intrusion status.
5.5 Security Screen
In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the system.
Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in
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the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
Secure Boot
Enable to support Windows 8 Secure Boot.
5.6 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot
priority.
Boot From Onboard LAN
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
Setup Prompt Timeout
This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is
needed.
Full Screen Logo
Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].
5.6.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are
using Windows® 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.
Launch PXE OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy
option ROM only. Do not launch?
Launch Storage OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy
option ROM only. Do not launch?
Launch Video OpROM Policy
Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy
option ROM only. Do not launch?
5.7 Exit Screen
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select
[OK] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
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When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit
the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all
changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
Chapter 6: Software Support
6.1 Install Operating System
This system supports Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 7. Because system settings and hardware options
vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more infor-
mation.
6.1.2 Contact Information If you need to contact GBORD or want to know more about GBORD, you’re welcome to visit GBORD’s website at
http://www.gbord.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.