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PE400D Series

Embedded Computer

User Manual

Summary of Contents for PE400D Series

Page 1: ...PE400D Series Embedded Computer User Manual ...

Page 2: ...A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2021 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each such...

Page 3: ...el to your Edge Computer 34 2 1 3 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 36 2 2 Installing the desk mount 37 2 3 Turning your Edge Computer off 38 2 4 Putting your Edge Computer to sleep 38 Chapter 3 Upgrading your Edge Computer 3 1 Removing the side cover 41 3 2 Replacing the side cover 43 3 3 Installing memory modules 45 3 4 Installing an mPCIe mSATA module 46 3 5 Installing an M 2 E key m...

Page 4: ...4 PE400D Series Appendix Safety information 66 Setting up your system 66 Care during use 67 Regulatory notices 68 Service and Support 74 ...

Page 5: ...uter Chapter 2 Using your Edge Computer This chapter provides you with information on using your Edge Computer Chapter 3 Upgrading your Edge Computer This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade the memory modules wireless modules and hard disk drive solid state drive of your Edge Computer Chapter 4 Booting up your Edge Computer This chapter tells how to boot up your Edge Computer ...

Page 6: ...te a task NOTE This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Edge Computer s data and components Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in th...

Page 7: ...e contents Your Edge Computer package contains the following items PE400D Series Power terminal block to power jack adapter Desk mount with screw pack IO port dust covers Remote power button terminal block DIO terminal block ...

Page 8: ...h different models The device illustration is for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with models I f the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components ...

Page 9: ...1 Getting to know your Edge Computer ...

Page 10: ...on card slots DisplayPort LAN port USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports HDMI ports Serial Ports WLAN Wireless antenna jack Microphone input jack USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports LAN ports WLAN Wireless antenna jack Functional Earth Ground Audio output jack LED indicators Isolated DIO connector Power input connector Storage device bays Power button Remote Power button connector ...

Page 11: ...y LED color Status Description Green On CFAST is reading writing data Off Module is not transmitting data User defined LED These LEDs have programmable LED behavior and allows the user to define the LED behaviour as well as their function Item LED color Status Description U1 Red On Blink User defined Off User defined U2 Red On Blink User defined Off User defined U3 Yellow On Blink User defined Off...

Page 12: ...k is used to connect your Edge Computer to an external microphone Audio output jack This stereo audio jack is used to connect the system s audio out signal to amplified speakers Isolated DIO connector The Isolated Digital Input Output DIO connector provides electrical isolation up to 2500 VDC of digital input and output signals which allow micro controllers to detect and output logic states The hi...

Page 13: ... to remove and replace the metal cover when installing a Nano SIM card and or CFast card For more information on removing and replacing the metal cover please refer to Installing a nano SIM card or Installing a CFast card We recommend using the CFast card for OS storage LAN port The Intel I210 AT Gigabit Ethernet controllers with 8 pin RJ 45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connecti...

Page 14: ... DSR NA NA 7 RTS NA NA 8 CTS NA NA 9 RI NA NA Serial COM connector The 9 pin RS232 422 485 serial COM connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as bar code scanner modem or printers Please refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the different COM connectors NOTE Default set to RS 232 ...

Page 15: ... jumper HDMI 1 4 port The integrated 19 pin HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port with a receptacle connector can support resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 30 Hz on external display devices HDMI 2 0 port The integrated 19 pin HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port with a receptacle connector can support resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 60 Hz on external display devices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 16: ...ays at the same time Remote Power button connector The bundled terminal block allows you to connect an external power button for remotely powering your Edge Computer on or off Power input This power input jack allows you to connect the bundled power terminal block to power jack adapter Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Edge Computer Functional Earth Ground The Functional Earth...

Page 17: ...PE400D Series 17 1 2 Motherboard Overview 1 2 1 Motherboard layout The PE400D is an Edge Computer based on a Pico ITX motherboard Please refer to the table for the page numbers of the numbered items ...

Page 18: ...der 19 3 Chassis Intrude header 20 4 AT ATX power selection 21 5 HW WDT Enable jumper 22 6 ME Lock jumper 23 7 Mini PCIe mSATA switch jumper 24 8 CAN COM switch jumpers 25 9 I2C header 26 10 M 2 E key slot 27 11 Mini PCIe mSATA slot 28 12 External Power Button connector 29 ...

Page 19: ...PE400D Series 19 1 M 2 M key slot The M 2 M key slot allows you to install an M 2 module M key type 2242 2260 2280 or M 2 B M key TPU module ...

Page 20: ... SPI TPM header supports a 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 ...

Page 21: ... sensor or microswitch for the chassis intrusion detection feature When you remove any chassis component the sensor or microswitch triggers and sends a high level signal and records a chassis intrusion event NOTE The default setting for this jumper is set to Chassis intruder Close with a jumper cap attached ...

Page 22: ...TX_SEL jumper allows you to configure between AT or ATX power mode If the jumper is attached ATX power mode is set if the jumper is removed AT power mode will be set NOTE The default setting for this jumper is set to ATX mode with a jumper cap attached ...

Page 23: ...r that is used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions The HW WDT watchdog timer Enable jumper allows the HW watchdog resets the system automatically even when the system crashes NOTE The default setting for this jumper is set to HW WDT enabled with a jumper cap attached ...

Page 24: ...an be made to the Intel ME This jumper should only be set to ME Unlock when there is an important update available from Intel IMPORTANT Setting this jumper to ME Unlock and changing the Intel ME without proper instructions may cause the BIOS to crash NOTE The default setting for this jumper is set to Me Lock with a jumper cap attached ...

Page 25: ...SATA switch jumper The Mini PCIe mSATA switch jumper allows you to set the Mini PCIe mSATA slot to either support a Mini PCIe card or mSATA card NOTE The default setting for this jumper is set to SATA mode with a jumper cap attached ...

Page 26: ... The CAN COM switch jumpers allows you to set COM4 to CAN bus or COM port Both jumpers need to be set to the setting for the configuration to take effect NOTE The default setting for these jumpers are set to COM port with jumper caps attached ...

Page 27: ...PE400D Series 27 9 I2C header The I2C Inter Integrated Circuit header allows you to connect an I2C compatible IoT security module ...

Page 28: ...28 PE400D Series 10 M 2 E key slot The M 2 E key slot allows you to install an M 2 Wi Fi module E key type 2230 or M 2 A E key TPU module ...

Page 29: ...TA slot The Mini PCIe mSATA slot allows you to install an LTE mPCIe module mPCIe Coral TPU module or mSATA storage module This slot can only support either Mini PCIe or mSATA this can be adjusted with the Mini PCIe mSATA switch jumper ...

Page 30: ...30 PE400D Series 12 Remote Power Button connector The External Power Button connector allows you to attach the External power button terminal block to connect to an external power button ...

Page 31: ...2 Using your Edge Computer ...

Page 32: ...depends on the availability of the power adapter The power adapter is optional and may not come bundled A Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter B Connect the power terminal block to power jack adapter to the AC adapter C Connect the power terminal block to power jack adapter to your Edge Computer s power DC input then secure it with the two screws on the power terminal block to power jack...

Page 33: ...power supply ensure to use a 9Vdc 36Vdc 36 66A 9 16A power supply IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you use only the AC power adapter and cable that came with your Edge Computer We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Edge Computer The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Edge Computer To disconnect your Edge Computer from its main power suppl...

Page 34: ...r projector to your Edge Computer that has the following connectors HDMI connector DisplayPort connector To connect a display panel to your Edge Computer Connect one end of an HDMI cable to an external display and the other end of the cable to your Edge Computer s HDMI port Connect display via HDMI port ...

Page 35: ...PE400D Series 35 Connect display via DisplayPort ...

Page 36: ...dge Computer You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Edge Computer Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports of your Edge Computer NOTE The keyboard varies with country or region The keyboard and mouse are purchased separately ...

Page 37: ...Edge Computer then secure the desk mount to your Edge Computer using the bundled screws IMPORTANT When installing the Edge Computer into a cabinet or on the ground we strongly recommend installing your Edge Computer so that the Edge Computer sits upright with the top of the Edge Computer facing upwards to allow for efficient heat dissipation Desk Mount Screw Length 6 0 mm Diameter 7 7 mm ...

Page 38: ...er off If your Edge Computer is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Edge Computer turns off 2 4 Putting your Edge Computer to sleep To put your Edge Computer on Sleep mode press the Power button once ...

Page 39: ...3 Upgrading your Edge Computer ...

Page 40: ...eeding with the rest of the installation process Before installing any of the features in this guide use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Turn off the power of your Edge Computer and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before performing any installation uninstallation process ...

Page 41: ...er then disconnect all cables and peripherals then place the Edge Computer on a flat stable surface with its top side facing down 2 Remove the screw from the bottom of the Edge Computer 3 Loosen the two 2 thumbscrews on the rear of the Edge Computer securing the side cover ...

Page 42: ...42 PE400D Series 4 Push the side cover towards the rear of the Edge Computer A then remove the side cover B ...

Page 43: ...PE400D Series 43 3 2 Replacing the side cover 1 Align the side cover with the latch holes on the chassis A then replace the side cover B and push it towards the front of the Edge Computer C ...

Page 44: ...44 PE400D Series 2 Secure the side cover with the two 2 thumbscrews on the rear of the Edge Computer A and the screw removed previously on the bottom of the Edge Computer B ...

Page 45: ...uter comes with a SO DIMM memory slot that allow you to install two 2 DDR4 SO DIMMs ECC with a maximum of 64GB NOTE ECC only available when using Xeon CPU Align and insert the memory module into the slot A and press it down B until it is securely seated in place ...

Page 46: ... mini SATA slot that allow you to install an LTE mPCIe module mPCIe Coral TPU module or mSATA storage module To install an LTE mPCIe module 1 Align and insert the LTE mPCIe module into the slot press it down and secure it in place using two 2 screws 2 Connect the antennas to your LTE mPCIe module ...

Page 47: ...PE400D Series 47 To install an mPCIe TPU module Align and insert the mPCIe TPU module into the slot press it down and secure it in place using two 2 screws ...

Page 48: ...48 PE400D Series To install an mSATA storage module Align and insert the mSATA storage module into the slot press it down and secure it in place using two 2 screws ...

Page 49: ... to install an M 2 Wi Fi module or M 2 A E key Coral TPU module 3 5 Installing an M 2 E key module To install an M 2 Wi Fi module 1 Align and insert the M 2 Wi Fi module into the slot press it down and secure it in place using a screw 2 Connect the antenna to your M 2 Wi Fi module ...

Page 50: ...50 PE400D Series To install an M 2 A E key TPU module Align and insert the M 2 A E key TPU module into the slot press it down and secure it in place using a screw ...

Page 51: ...rts 2242 2260 2280 PCIe x4 or SATA module or M 2 B M key Coral TPU module To install an M 2 SSD module 1 Install the stand screw to a slot which matches the length of your M 2 SSD module 2 Align and insert the M 2 SSD into its slot inside the Edge Computer then gently push down the M 2 SSD on top of the stand screw hole and fasten it using a screw ...

Page 52: ...52 PE400D Series To install an M 2 B M key TPU module Align and insert the M 2 B M key TPU module into the slot and secure it in place using a screw ...

Page 53: ...rd installed and adjust bandwidth between 1 x PCIex16 1 x PCIex4 or 2 x PCIex8 1 x PCIex4 NOTE Supports max length 192mm and max 100W supply from mainboard for three 3 slots in total To install a PCIe expansion card 1 Remove the screw securing the metal bracket of the PCIe expansion slot from the front of the Edge Computer then remove the metal bracket ...

Page 54: ...54 PE400D Series 2 Insert your PCIe expansion card to an empty PCIe slot and ensure the bracket of the PCIe expansion card is properly aligned to the opening on the front of the Edge Computer ...

Page 55: ...PE400D Series 55 3 Secure the PCIe expansion card using the screw removed previously ...

Page 56: ...ice Your may install up to two 2 2 5 storage devices hot swappable 7 7 5mm to your Edge Computer 1 Loosen the two 2 thumbscrews of the storage device tray located on the front of your Edge Computer 2 Pull the storage device tray out of the chassis ...

Page 57: ...PE400D Series 57 3 Install your storage device to the storage device tray then secure it with four 4 screws ...

Page 58: ...operly connected inserted to the HDD slot inside the Edge Computer the thumbscrews on the storage device tray should be properly aligned to the screw holes on the front of the Edge Computer when replacing the storage device tray 5 Push the thumbscrews down then tighten them to secure the storage device tray ...

Page 59: ... 1 Loosen the two 2 thumbscrews on the metal cover of the nano SIM card CFast card combo slot 2 Carefully remove the metal cover CAUTION The battery is attached to the metal cover please take caution when removing it so as not to damage the battery ...

Page 60: ...3 Carefully pull the battery cable outwards until the extension cable connector can be seen then disconnect the battery cable from the extension cable 4 Remove the battery from the battery compartment on the metal cover ...

Page 61: ...able to the extension cable then slowly push the cable into the Edge Computer chassis NOTE You may remove the side cover to make it easier for you to push the extension cable into the Edge Computer chassis For more information on removing the side cover please refer to Removing the side cover ...

Page 62: ...over of the nano SIM card CFast card combo slot CAUTION The battery is attached to the metal cover please take caution when replacing it so as not to damage the battery 8 Push down on the two 2 thumbscrews then tighten them to secure the metal cover ...

Page 63: ...o the nano SIM card slot s Ensure that the nano SIM card is pushed all the way into the nano SIM card slot 3 Follow steps 7 and 8 of Replacing the CMOS battery to replace the metal cover of the nano SIM card CFast card combo slot NOTE The Nano SIM card is purchased separately Your Edge computer comes with two 2 nano SIM card slots 3 10 optional Installing a nano SIM card ...

Page 64: ...card into the CFast card slot Ensure that the CFast card is pushed all the way into the CFast card slot 3 Follow steps 7 and 8 of Replacing the CMOS battery to replace the metal cover of the nano SIM card CFast card combo slot Your Edge computer comes with a Type II CFast card slot NOTE We recommend using the CFast for OS storage 3 11 Installing a CFast card ...

Page 65: ...Appendix ...

Page 66: ...etween 20 C and 60 C If you use an extension cord make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body Restricted Access Location The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted Access Area where both these cond...

Page 67: ... instructions The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users DO NOT throw the Edge Computer in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical el...

Page 68: ... 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 ...

Page 69: ...e installed such that 20cm may be maintained between the antenna and users The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following Contains FCC ID TX2 RTL8822CE and Contains IC 6317A RTL8822CE ISED Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with ISED RF expos...

Page 70: ...ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device CAN ICES 003 A NMB 003 A Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil...

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Page 72: ... EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive For more details see http csr asus com english article aspx id 35 Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations Information on Japan RoHS JIS C 0950 chemical disclosures is available on http csr asus com english article aspx id 19 India RoHS This product complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexava...

Page 73: ...formation could be found at https csr asus com english article aspx id 1555 ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and t...

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