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AEC-6911 

  Fanless Embedded Controller 

Intel

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 Atom N270 1.6GHz 

 Processor 

2 PCI slots/ PCMCIA/ 

4 COMs/ Audio/ CompactFlash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AEC-6911 Manual Rev.A 1st Ed. 

April 2009 

Summary of Contents for AEC-6911

Page 1: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 AEC 6911 Fanless Embedded Controller Intel Atom N270 1 6GHz Processor 2 PCI slots PCMCIA 4 COMs Audio CompactFlash AEC 6911 Manual Rev A 1st Ed April 2009 ...

Page 2: ...n this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure...

Page 3: ...ard Software International Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash Association Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp PC AT PS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners ...

Page 4: ...the following materials are enclosed 1 AEC 6911 Embedded Controller 1 Phoenix Power Connector 2 Wallmount Brackets 1 Audio Cable 1 Screw Package 1 CD ROM for manual in PDF format and drivers If any of these items should be missing or damaged please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately ...

Page 5: ... DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS 8 Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet 9 Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it Do not place anything over the power cord 10 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 11 If the equipment is not used for a long time disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by ...

Page 6: ...reakage 15 DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 20 C 4 F OR ABOVE 60 C 140 F IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT FCC This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und...

Page 7: ...N Boxer Industrial System 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 Pb 汞 Hg 镉 Cd 六价铬 Cr VI 多溴联苯 PBB 多溴二苯醚 PBDE 印刷电路板 及其电子组件 外部信号 连接器及线材 外壳 中央处理器 与内存 硬盘 电源 O 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ T 11363 2006 标准规定的限量要求以下 X 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ T 11363 2006 标准规定的限量要求 备注 一 此产品所标示之环保使用期限 系指在一般正常使用状况下 二 上述部件物质中央处理器 内存 硬盘 电源为选购品 ...

Page 8: ...4 FAN Power Selection JP1 For special usage 2 7 2 5 PS2 Keyboard Mouse Power Selection JP2 2 7 2 6 RTC Battery Selection JP3 2 7 2 7 COM1 COM3 COM4 Pin 9 Selection JP6 JP4 JP5 2 7 2 8 COM2 RS 232 422 485 Selection 2 8 2 9 COM2 RS 232 422 485 Serial Port Connector 2 8 2 10 Hard Disk Drive Installation 2 9 2 11 PCI Card Installation 2 15 2 12 Wallmount Kit Installation 2 19 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setu...

Page 9: ...4 1 Installation 4 3 Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer A 1 Programming A 2 A 2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program A 6 Appendix B I O Information B 1 I O Address Map B 2 B 2 1st MB Memory Address Map B 3 B 3 IRQ Mapping Chart B 4 B 4 DMA Channel Assignments B 4 ...

Page 10: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 General Chapter 1 Information ...

Page 11: ...llance Low Power Consumption Design Intel s Atom N270 1 6GHz processor combined with fanless design and high performance is widely acceptable and dependable in this market USB 2 0 Ethernet and 4 Serial ports allow communication with diverse devices with a high transfer rate Furthermore the AEC 6911 can concurrently support both tiers of expansion interfaces PCI and PCMCIA These interfaces are full...

Page 12: ...ce to customers Excellent product quality will always be AAEON s best advertisement 24 hour FAE System AAEON s e RMA and e FAE 24 hour a day systems for all customers prompt request was formally launched in 2005 No matter if it is a holiday or weekend we can handle all kinds of requests and give you a satisfactory response in 10 days AAEON is proud of our quick service and professional teamwork to...

Page 13: ... 2 Features Fanless Design with Intel Atom N270 1 6GHz Processor Supports 2 PCI slots for expansion 2 PCMCIA 4 COM 4 USB 2 0 2 RJ 45 10 100 1000Base TX Ethernet ports Operating Temperature 15o C 50o C Anti vibration up to 5grms Anti shock up to 50 g Low Power Consumption ...

Page 14: ...VGA connector Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Mouse PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Ethernet 10 100 1000Base TX RJ 45 Connector x 2 SSD CompactFlash slot x 1 Device Bay Internal 2 5 Slim HDD Bay Serial Port RS 232 x 3 RS 232 422 485 x 1 Audio Line in Line out MIC in by external cable USB 4 USB 2 0 ports Watchdog Timer Generates a time out system reset setting via software Power Supply 1 DC Input Internal ...

Page 15: ...er on off switch x 1 Reset button x 1 Indicators Power LED x 1 HDD active LED x 1 Mechanical and Environmental Construction Rugged Aluminum Alloy chassis Color Mustard Mounting Wallmount Dimension 8 4 W x 3 7 H x 9 4 D 214mm x 94 8mm x 237 8mm Net Weight 12 4 lb 5 63 kg Operating Temperature 5 F 131 F 15 C 55 C Storage Humidity 5 90 40 C non condensing Vibration 5g rms 5 500Hz random operation CFD...

Page 16: ...oller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 1 General Information 1 7 5 500Hz random operation Internal HDD active Module Shock 50g peak acceleration 11msec duration CFD 20g peak acceleration 11 msec duration HDD EMC CE FCC class B ...

Page 17: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 1 General Information 1 8 Front side Rear Side ...

Page 18: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 19: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 2 2 1 Jumper and Connector JP1 JP1 JP1 12V 5V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 20: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 3 JP2 JP2 JP2 VCC5 5VDUAL Default 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 JP3 JP3 1 1 Clear CMOS 1 1 Normal JP3 1 Default ...

Page 21: ... 2 Hardware Installation 2 4 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP4 1 12V JP4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 5V 2 1 1 1 COM3 2 Default 1 Default 1 2 COM4 1 1 1 5V 2 JP5 1 2 12V COM1 Default 5V 12V JP6 JP5 JP6 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 J1 J2 J1 J2 J1 J2 VCC5 5VDUAL Default 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 22: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 5 2 2 Dimension ...

Page 23: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 6 ...

Page 24: ...ion 1 2 Normal Æ VCC5 2 3 Standby Default Æ 5VDUAL 2 4 FAN Power Selection JP1 For special usage JP1 Function 1 2 12V 2 3 5V 2 5 PS2 Keyboard Mouse Power Selection JP2 JP2 Function 1 2 Normal Æ VCC5 2 3 Standby Default Æ 5VDUAL 2 6 RTC Battery Selection JP3 JP3 Function 1 2 Normal Default 2 3 Clear CMOS 2 7 COM1 COM3 COM4 Pin 9 Selection JP6 JP4 JP5 JP6 Function 1 2 12V 3 4 5V ...

Page 25: ...ection COM2 RS 232 422 485 selection for AAEON BOXER α series is set in BIOS setting as following Entering BIOS Setting Menu Choose Integrated PeripheralsÆ Super IO device Æ COM2 select Default setting is at RS 232 2 9 COM2 RS 232 422 485 Serial Port Connector Different devices implement the RS 232 422 485 standard in different ways If you have problems with a serial device check the pin assignmen...

Page 26: ... 422RXD 3 TXD 422TXD 485DATA 4 DTR 422RXD 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI 10 N C 2 10 Hard Disk Drive Installation Disassemble the AEC 6911 For Hard Disk Drive HDD installation you have to disassemble the bottom lid of AEC 6911 and some components and covers in the AEC 6911 Step 1 Unfasten the two screws on the rear panel ...

Page 27: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 10 Step 2 Unfasten the screws in blue circle on the front panel Step 3 Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid ...

Page 28: ...rdware Installation 2 11 Assemble the HDD Module After disassembling the AEC 6911 you have to get the HDD module ready for the proceeding installation Step 1 Fasten the four HDD screws and cover with the four black damper Black Damper Black Damper ...

Page 29: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 12 Step 2 Assembly the HDD chassis Step 3 Assembly the damper bracket ...

Page 30: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 13 Step 4 Connect the HDD cable for IDE Type HDD Connect the HDD cable for SATA Type HDD HDD DISK SATA Power W LOCK I O Board Side ...

Page 31: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 14 Step 5 Fasten the six screws on the back of the AEC 6911 Step 6 Fasten the screw ...

Page 32: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 15 Step 7 Fasten the screw 2 11 PCI Card Installation Step 1 Unfasten the screw on the front panel ...

Page 33: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 16 Step 2 Unfasten the screw on the rear panel Step 3 Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid ...

Page 34: ... Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 17 Step 4 Remove the screw with your finger and get the PCI card ready to install You should keep the shield and screw for use later Step 5 Insert the PCI card into the PCI slot and reattach the screw ...

Page 35: ...oller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 18 Step 6 Unfasten the screws and push the tenon to lock the PCI card in position Step 7 Close the bottom lid of the AEC 6911 and fasten six screws on bottom lid ...

Page 36: ... the one screw on the rear panel and one screw on the front panel 2 12 Wallmount kit Installation Step 1 Get the brackets ready and fasten appropriate three screws on each bracket After fastening the two brackets on the bottom lid of AEC 6911 the wallmount kit installation is finished ...

Page 37: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 20 ...

Page 38: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3 1 Chapter Award 3 BIOS Setup ...

Page 39: ...F1 key to continue the boot up sequence System configuration verification These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory If they do not match the program outputs an error message You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory There are three situations in which you will need to change the CMOS sett...

Page 40: ...nu for basic system configuration Date time IDE etc Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals Primary slave secondary slave keyboard mouse ...

Page 41: ...Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations While AWARD has designated the custom BIOS to maximize performance the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs Set Supervisor User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor User Passwords Save and Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to C...

Page 42: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4 1 Chapter Driver 4 Installation ...

Page 43: ...drivers Step 1 Install INF Driver Step 2 Install VGA Driver Step 3 Install LAN Driver Step 4 Install Audio Driver USB 2 0 Drivers are available for download using Windows Update for both Windows XP and Windows 2000 For additional information regarding USB 2 0 support in Windows XP and Windows 2000 please visit www microsoft com hwdev usb Please read instructions below for further detailed installa...

Page 44: ... Driver 1 Click on the Step 2 VGA folder and select the OS folder your system is 2 Double click on the Setup exe located in each OS folder 3 Follow the instructions that the window shows you 4 The system will help you install the driver automatically Caution In AAEON products with Intel embedded graphics chipset when system booting before CRT LCD monitor has disconnected to VGA it will cause Intel...

Page 45: ... 3 Follow the instructions that the window shows you 4 The system will help you install the driver automatically Step 4 Install Audio Driver 1 Click on the Step 4 AC97 folder and then click on the folder of Win98ME2KXP 2 Double click on the wdm_a371 exe 3 Follow the instructions that the window shows you 4 The system will help you install the driver automatically Note Under the Window OS environme...

Page 46: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A 1 Programming the Appendix A Watchdog Timer ...

Page 47: ...tial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application Configuring Sequence Description After the hardware reset or power on reset the ITE 8712 enters the normal mode with all logical devices disabled except KBC The initial state enable bit of this logical device KBC is determined by the state of pin 121 DTR1 at the falling edge of th...

Page 48: ... Wait for Key state To ensure the initial state of the key check logic it is necessary to perform four write opera tions to the Special Address port 2EH Two different enter keys are provided to select configuration ports 2Eh 2Fh of the next step 2 Modify the Data of the Registers All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the MB PnP Mode Before accessing a selected register the con...

Page 49: ...chDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control Index 02h This register is write only Its values are not sticky that is to say a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits and does not require the software to clear them WatchDog Timer Control Register Index 71h Default 00h ...

Page 50: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A 5 WatchDog Timer Configuration Register Index 72h Default 00h WatchDog Timer Time out Value Register Index 73h Default 00h ...

Page 51: ...ODE Main CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl 7 call Set_Logic_Device time setting mov cl 10 10 Sec dec al Watch_Dog_Setting Timer setting mov al cl mov cl 73h call Superio_Set_Reg Clear by keyboard or mouse interrupt mov al 0f0h mov cl 71h call Superio_Set_Reg unit is second mov al 0C0H mov cl 72h call Superio_Set_Reg ...

Page 52: ...vice Initial_OK CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH 4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI WORD PTR CS Offset Cfg_Port MOV DX 02Eh MOV CX 04h Init_1 MOV AL BYTE PTR CS SI OUT DX AL INC SI LOOP Init_1 RET Enter_Configuration_Mode ENDP Exit_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV AX 0202h CALL Write_Configuration_Data ...

Page 53: ...ion_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL 20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL 87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL 21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL 12h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial STC RET Not_Initial CLC RET Check_Chip ENDP Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX WORD PTR CS Cfg_Port 04h OUT DX AL ...

Page 54: ...P Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX WORD PTR CS Cfg_Port 04h OUT DX AL XCHG AL AH MOV DX WORD PTR CS Cfg_Port 06h OUT DX AL RET Write_Configuration_Data ENDP Superio_Set_Reg proc near push ax MOV DX WORD PTR CS Cfg_Port 04h mov al cl out dx al pop ax inc dx out dx al ret Superio_Set_Reg endp Set_Logic_Device proc near Set_Logic_Device proc near ...

Page 55: ...h cx xchg al cl mov cl 07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax ret Set_Logic_Device endp Select 02Eh Index Port 02Fh Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h 001h 055h 055h DW 02Eh 02Fh END Main Note Interrupt level mapping 0Fh Dh not valid 0Ch IRQ12 03h IRQ3 02h not valid 01h IRQ1 00h no interrupt selected ...

Page 56: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix B I O Information B 1 I O Information Appendix B ...

Page 57: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix B I O Information B 2 B 1 I O Address Map ...

Page 58: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix B I O Information B 3 B 2 1st MB Memory Address Map ...

Page 59: ...Embedded Controller A E C 6 9 1 1 Appendix B I O Information B 4 B 3 IRQ Mapping Chart B 4 DMA Channel Assignments ...

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