User Manual

ECU-4784 Series

IEC-61850 Power Substation

2U Rack-mount Server with
Intel® 6th & 9th Generation
Processor
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2022
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use.

Acknowledgments
Intel, Pentium, Celeron and Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Support
For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit our websites
at: http://www.advantech.com
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://www.advantech.com/support/

This manual is applicable to the following models:

ECU-4784-C3xxxx
ECU-4784-E3xxxx
ECU-4784-E4xxxx
ECU-4784-E5xxxx
ECU-4784-G5xxxx

Part No. 2001478401 Edition 2

Printed in China December 2022

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have
been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. Advantech
assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such
events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,
it will be repaired or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, customers will be billed according to the cost of replacement mate-
rials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product to be defective, follow the steps outlined below.
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages displayed when the prob-
lem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandise authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and a proof of purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) into a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of pur-
chase date are not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the pack-
age prepaid to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity
CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
type of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
Test conditions for passing also include the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from damage caused by electro-
static discharge (ESD) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-
compliant industrial enclosure products.

FCC Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide 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. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. In
this event, users are required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Technical Support and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech website at www.advantech.com/support to obtain the latest
product information.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before calling:
– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheral attachments
– Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages

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Packing List
Before system installation, check that the items listed below are included and in good
condition. If any item does not accord with the list, contact your dealer immediately.
 1 x ECU-4784 Product
 4 x 10-pins green screw terminals
 16 x jumper shorts
 2 x M3 black screws for USB clamp
 1 x clamp for USB dongle
 2 x HDD hold BRK ( with black HDD Mylar)
 8 x M3*5L ST Ni screw
 4 x Cu NYLOK
 3 x Label POWER2
 1x ROHS LIST
 1 x warranty card

Safety Precautions - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
 To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from the PC chassis
before manual handling. Do not touch any components on the CPU card or
other cards while the PC is powered on.
 Disconnect the power before making any configuration changes. A sudden rush
of power after connecting a jumper or installing a card may damage sensitive
electronic components.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Retain this user manual for future reference.
3. Disconnect the equipment from all power outlets before cleaning. Use only a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Protect the equipment from humidity.
6. Place the equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping or letting
the equipment fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
8. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to a power outlet.
9. Position the power cord away from high-traffic areas. 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 from transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If any of the following occurs, have the equipment checked by service person-
nel:
– The power cord or plug is damaged.
– Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
– The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
– The equipment is malfunctioning, or does not operate according to the user
manual.
– The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
– The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not leave the equipment in an environment with a storage temperature of
below -25° C (-13° F) or above 70° C (158° F) as this may damage the compo-
nents. The equipment should be kept in a controlled environment.
16. CAUTION: Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
17. Due to the sensitive nature of the equipment it must be stored in a restricted
access location, only accessible by qualified engineers.
18. When installing this equipment, ensure that the Earth cable is securely attached
using a 3.5 mm screw.
19. The equipment does not include a power cord and plug.
20. In accordance with IEC 704-1:1982 specifications, the sound pressure level at
the operator’s position does not exceed 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: These instructions are provided according to IEC 704-1 standards.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
herein.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview...............................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Hardware Specifications ........................................................................... 3
1.3 Environment .............................................................................................. 4
1.4 Function Block Diagram ............................................................................ 4
Figure 1.1 ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation Processor
Function Block ............................................................ 4
1.5 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1.6 Chassis Dimensions.................................................................................. 6
Figure 1.2 ECU-4784 Series Chassis Dimensions ...................... 6
Figure 1.3 ECU-4784 Series Exploded Diagram ......................... 7

Chapter 2 Hardware Function ..............................9

2.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 ECU-4784 LED and Interface Position ....................................... 10
Figure 2.1 ECU-4784 Front Panel ............................................. 10
Figure 2.2 ECU-4784 Rear Panel.............................................. 10
2.2 LED Indicators......................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 ECU-4784 LED Indicators........................................................... 10
Table 2.1: Definition of System Status Indicators...................... 11
Table 2.2: Definition of LAN Status Indicators........................... 11
Table 2.3: Definition of Serial COM Status Indicators ............... 12
Table 2.4: Programmable LED Status Indicators ...................... 12
2.3 Power Input ............................................................................................. 13
Table 2.5: Power Input .............................................................. 13
Figure 2.3 Power1 Input Location.............................................. 13
Table 2.6: AC/DC Power Input PIN Definition ........................... 14
Table 2.7: Jumper Setting of ATX/AT Power Mode Selection... 14
Figure 2.4 AT X/AT Power Mode Select Location (CN67)......... 15
2.4 RS-232 Interface (COM1, COM2)........................................................... 15
2.5 RS-232/422/485 Interface (COM3~COM10)........................................... 16
Table 2.8: Jumper Setting of RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Selection
(For COM(3~10)) ...................................................... 16
Table 2.9: Mapping Table of Jumper for COM (3~10) Port ....... 16
Table 2.10:Switch Setting of RS-422 Master/Slave Selection.... 16
Figure 2.5 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (CN16-
CN23) ....................................................................... 17
Figure 2.6 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (SW2).... 17
2.5.1 UART Chips ................................................................................ 18
2.5.2 RS-422/485 Detection................................................................. 18
2.5.3 Automatic Data Flow Control Function for RS-485 ..................... 18
2.5.4 Terminal Resistor for RS-485 ..................................................... 18
Table 2.11:Jumper Setting of Terminal Resistor (for COM (3~10))
18
Table 2.12:Mapping Table of Jumper for COM (3~10) Port ....... 19
Figure 2.7 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (CN27-
CN34) ....................................................................... 19
2.6 Relay Output For Event........................................................................... 20
Figure 2.8 Relay Output Connections........................................ 20
Figure 2.9 Wiring Diagram of the Relay out............................... 20
2.7 LAN: Ethernet Connector ........................................................................ 21
2.8 USB Ports ............................................................................................... 21
2.9 DVI and VGA Display.............................................................................. 21

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 2.10 Advanced Watchdog Timer..................................................................... 21
2.11 Expansion PCI & PCIE ........................................................................... 22
2.12 VT-D........................................................................................................ 22
2.13 AMT ........................................................................................................ 22
2.14 TPM ........................................................................................................ 23

Chapter 3 Initial Setup........................................ 25

3.1 Configuration........................................................................................... 26
Figure 3.1 ECU-4784 Screw Location ....................................... 26
Figure 3.2 ECU-4784 Removing the Top Cover........................ 26
Figure 3.3 ECU-4784 Open the Chassis Top Cover ................. 27
3.2 Installing a M.2 PCIE Card...................................................................... 27
Figure 3.4 M.2 PCIE Card Slot Location ................................... 27
Figure 3.5 M.2 PCIE Card Slot Location (CN74)....................... 28
3.3 Installing a USB Dongle .......................................................................... 28
Figure 3.6 Open the Chassis..................................................... 28
Figure 3.7 CN14 Location of Internal USB Port......................... 29
Figure 3.8 CN37 Location of the Internal USB Port................... 29
3.4 Installing a Hard Disk .............................................................................. 30
Figure 3.9 SATA HDD Fixed Diagram....................................... 30
Figure 3.10HDD Back Plate Location and SATA HDD Installation
Diagram.................................................................... 31
Figure 3.112 x SATA Signal and Power Connector Locations
(CN41/43/75)............................................................ 32
3.5 Rack Installation...................................................................................... 32
Figure 3.12ECU-4784 Series Product Installation on Rack Loca-
tion............................................................................ 32
Figure 3.13The Installation Cabinet of ECU-4784 Series Product
33
3.6 Installing the Expansion Card ................................................................. 33
3.7 BIOS Setup and System Assignments ................................................... 34

Appendix A Pin Assignments............................... 35

A.1 RS-232 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM2) .................................................... 36
Table A.1: COM (1~2) Port Pin Definitions ................................ 36
A.2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports (COM3 ~ COM10) .................................... 37
Table A.2: RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports (COM3 ~ 10).............. 37
Table A.3: Relay Output Connectors Pin Definitions ................. 37
A.3 Relay Output Connectors Pin Assignments............................................ 38
A.4 USB Connectors (USB1 ~ USB5) ........................................................... 38
Table A.4: USB Connector Pin Assignments............................. 38
A.5 LAN Connectors (LAN1~LAN8) .............................................................. 39
Table A.5: LAN Connector Pin Assignments ............................ 39
A.6 VGA Display Connector .......................................................................... 39
Table A.6: VGA Adaptor Cable Pin Assignments ...................... 39
A.7 DVI Display Connector............................................................................ 40
Table A.7: DVI Adaptor Cable Pin Assignments........................ 40
A.8 POWER Pin Assignments....................................................................... 41
Table A.8: AC/DC Power Input PIN Definition ........................... 41

Appendix B Watchdog Timer Programming ....... 43

B.1 Watchdog Timer Programming ............................................................... 44

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Appendix C BIOS Setup.........................................45
C.1 BIOS Setup and System Assignments.................................................... 46
Figure C.1 BIOS Setup Utility Main Screen................................ 46
C.2 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 47
C.2.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 47
Figure C.2 Main Setup Screen ................................................... 47
C.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 48
Figure C.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen .................. 48
Figure C.4 ACPI Setting ............................................................. 49
Figure C.5 Trusted Computing ................................................... 50
Figure C.6 CPU Configuration.................................................... 51
Figure C.7 SATA Configuration.................................................. 52
Figure C.8 PCH-FW Configuration............................................. 54
Figure C.9 Firmware Update Configuration................................ 55
Figure C.10 AMT Configuration .................................................. 56
Figure C.11 USB Configuration .................................................. 57
Figure C.12 Super I/O Configuration .......................................... 58
Figure C.13 COM Port 1 Configuration....................................... 59
Figure C.14 COM Port 2 Configuration....................................... 60
Figure C.15 Parallel Port Configuration ..................................... 61
Figure C.16 PC Hardware Monitor.............................................. 62
Figure C.17 iManager Configuration........................................... 62
Figure C.18 COM 3 Configuration .............................................. 63
Figure C.19 COM Port 4 Configuration....................................... 64
Figure C.20 Hardware Monitor.................................................... 65
Figure C.21 Serial Port Console Redirection .............................. 66
C.2.3 Chipset........................................................................................ 67
Figure C.22 Chipset Setup.......................................................... 67
Figure C.23 PCH-IO Configuration ............................................. 68
Figure C.24 PCI Express Configuration...................................... 69
Figure C.25 PCI Express Root Port 1 Configuration................... 70
Figure C.26 PCI Express Root Port 2 Configuration................... 71
Figure C.27 PCI Express Root Port 3 Configuration................... 72
Figure C.28 PCI Express Root Port 4 Configuration................... 73
Figure C.29 System Agent (SA) Configuration ........................... 74
Figure C.30 Graphics Configuration ........................................... 75
Figure C.31 LCD Control ............................................................ 76
Figure C.32 Memory Configuration............................................. 77
C.2.4 Boot............................................................................................ 78
Figure C.33 Boot Setup Utility..................................................... 78
C.2.5 Security Setup............................................................................. 79
Figure C.34 Security Setup......................................................... 79
C.2.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 80
Figure C.35 Save & Exit.............................................................. 80

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 Chapter 1
1 Overview
This chapter provides an overview
of the ECU-4784 with Intel 6th &
9th Generation Processor.
Sections include:
 Introduction
 Hardware Specifications
 Safety Precautions
 Block Diagram
 Chassis Dimensions
 Packing List
1.1 Introduction
Based on IEC 61850-3, a standard for the design of electrical substation automation,
which defines communication between all Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) and
other related equipment from the process level (data acquisition, sensors and actua-
tors) to the bay level (protection, monitoring and control tasks) and up to station level
(HMI/SCADA). Advantech’s ECU-4784 Series can operate as a smart substation sta-
tion level communication server, a HMI/SCADA workstation, a remote control station,
a cyber security server, and an environment status monitoring station. System inte-
grators can thereby design an optimized digital substation while allowing energy
operators to deliver electricity which is more secure, reliable, economical, and effi-
cient.
Advantech’s ECU-4784 Series are certified by IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 to meet
the harsh and critical requirements in smart grid automation. It provides high perfor-
mance and reliable functionality to meet the most critical computing applications and
reduces project deployment and maintenance costs. It supports remote monitoring
and diagnosis for remote device connectivity to enhance management and mainte-
nance efficiency. It is easy to expand domain I/O with its modular design, and pro-
tects the system to meet the critical security application requirements.

High-performance Platforms for Power and Energy Automation Applications

 High computing performance processors to meet the most critical computing
applications with VT-D, which can run multiple software applications. Energy
operators can leverage virtual machine (VM) resources on the ECU-4784 to
reduce project deployment costs.
 Highly integrated all in one server platform to enhance smart substation level
deployment efficiency by integrating HMI visualization, monitoring, and control
with data concentrator and protocol converter to accomplish all station level
tasks. Normally, these functions would be implemented by different data collec-
tion gateways and SCADA workstations.
Certification for Robust and Reliable Systems
 IEC-61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certification stands for the highest reliability, which
means products are made to withstand vibration, electrical surges, fast tran-
sients, and extreme temperatures.
 ECU-4784 Series supports TUV IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certification, ECU-
4784 has higher standards than other embedded automation controllers and
contributes to higher reliability and stability. This makes it suitable for any global
P&E automation applications in harsh environments.
 ECU-4784 Series is designed for applications in substations where it is sub-
jected to certain electric interference. Equipped with isolated power, isolated
communication ports, ECU-4784 Series has high resistance adainst electrical
noise and is proven in substation applications.
Easy to Diagnose System with Enhanced Maintenance Efficiency
 Remotely monitor, diagnose and manage systems to provide high system main-
tenance efficiency. Use AMT (built in remote KVM) to quickly access a remote
device’s desktop for diagnosis and troubleshooting without on-site technical
support.
Easy to Expand Domain I/O Through Functional Modules
 Combined with two domain I/O slots to extend more rich data collection and
application variety.
 Integrated functional module design is convenient for wiring, installation, and
maintenance.

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1.2 Hardware Specifications

Chapter 1
ECU-4784-C3xxxx
Model ECU-4784-E3xxxx ECU-4784-E5xxxx ECU-4784-G5xxxx
ECU-4784-E4xxxx
General

Certification IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, CE, FCC class A, UL, CCC, CB, LVD

Dimensions
2U (440 x 280 x 88 mm/17.3" x 8.6" x 3.4")

Overview
(W x D x H)

Enclosure SECC & Aluminum

Mounting 2U Rack mount

Input 100 ~ 240 VAC or 100 ~ 240 VDC; 48VDC optional with selectable power module

Power Type ATX, AT

Weight 6.0 kg

System
Fanless design
Design

OS Support Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019, Linux

System Hardware

SOM SOM-6897 SOM-5897 SOM-5899

3955U, i5-6300U,
CPU E3-1505L v5 E-2276ML
i7-6600U
Memory DDR3L DDR4 DDR4

Display 1 x DVI-D, 1 x DVI-I 1 x DVI-D, 1 x VGA 1 x DVI-D, 1 x DVI-I

Indicators LEDs for Power, HDD, Programmable LED, LAN (Active, Status) and Serial (Tx, Rx)
3 x 2.5" SATA HDD (RAID 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD (RAID 3 x 2.5" SATA HDD (RAID
Storage
0,1,5); 1 x M.2 PCIE 0,1); 1 x CFast 0,1,5); 1 x M.2 PCIE
Watch Dog
Programmable 256 levels time interval, from 1 to 255 seconds for each tier
Timer

I/O Interface
2 x DB-9 RS-232 (9-wired), 8 x terminal block (5-wired), RS-422/485
Serial Ports
(Automatic RS-485 data flow control) 2,000 VDC isolation
Serial Port (COM1 ~ COM2) RS-232: 50 ~ 115200 bps
Speed (COM3 ~ COM10) RS-422/485: 50 ~ 921600 bps
1 x 10/100/1000 Base T RJ45 ports (Intel i219LM GbE Controller, AMT, Teaming
Function, PXE)
LAN
7 x 10/100/1000 Base T RJ45 ports (Intel i210 GbE Controller, Teaming Function,
PXE)
4 x USB, UHCI, rev 2.0 compliant (3 x rear,1 x internal)
USB
2 x USB, UHCI, rev 3.0 compliant (2 x front)
Expansion 2 x Domain I/O Expansions (Each Slot Supports up to 1 PCIe or 2 PCI devices)

Relay Output Form C, Contact 5 A @ 125 VAC/5 A @ 30 VDC (For IEC-61010-2-201)

Programmable
8-ch programmable LED indicator
LED

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1.3 Environment
 Humidity: 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
 Operating Temperature:
– -25 ~ 70° C (-13 ~ 158° F) IEC 60068-2-1/2 with 100% CPU/I/O loading
– -25 ~ 60° C (-13 ~ 140° F) IEC 60068-2-1/2 with 50% CPU/I/O loading (ECU-
4784-E5/G5 Series)
 Operating Humidity: 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
 Safety Cert.Temperature: -20 ~ 50° C (-4 ~ 122° F)
 Shock Protection: 60068-2-27 CFast®: 50 G half sine, 11 ms HDD: 20 G half
sine, 11 ms
 Vibration Protection: IEC 60068-2-64 (Random 1 Oct./min, 1 hr/axis.) CFast: 2
Grms @ 5 ~ 500 Hz, HDD: 1 Grms @ 5 ~ 500 Hz

1.4 Function Block Diagram

Figure 1.1 ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation Processor Function Block

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1.5 Safety Precautions

Chapter 1
The following messages inform the details of making a connection. In most cases,
you will simply need to connect a standard cable.

Warning! Always disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you are
working on it. Do not connect while the power is on. A sudden rush of
power can damage sensitive electronic components. Only experienced
electronics personnel should open the chassis.

Overview
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static electric charge before
touching ECU-4784 Series Modern electronic devices are very sensitive
to static electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place
all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface or in a static-
shielded bag.

Note! If DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit, please put a protection

device in the power supply input port.

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 1.6 Chassis Dimensions

Figure 1.2 ECU-4784 Series Chassis Dimensions

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 Chapter 1
Overview
Figure 1.3 ECU-4784 Series Exploded Diagram

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 Chapter 2
2 Hardware Function
This chapter shows how to setup
the hardware functions, including
connecting peripherals, setting
jumpers and indicators.
Sections include:
 Overview
 LED Indicators
 Power Input
 RS-232 Interface
 RS-422/485 Interface
 Relay Out
 LAN: Ethernet Connector
 USB Ports
 DVI Display
 Advanced Watchdog Timer
 Expansion PCI & PCIE
 AMT
 TPM
2.1 Overview
The following figures show the indicators and connectors on the ECU-4784 Series.
The following sections give you detailed information about the functions of each
peripheral.

2.1.1 ECU-4784 LED and Interface Position

Figure 2.1 ECU-4784 Front Panel

Figure 2.2 ECU-4784 Rear Panel

2.2 LED Indicators

2.2.1 ECU-4784 LED Indicators
The LEDs in the front panel can be divided into 3 groups.

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2.2.1.1 System Status Indicators

Chapter 2
Table 2.1: Definition of System Status Indicators
Item LED Status Description
Green System power1 is on
1 PWR1

Hardware Function
Off System power1 is off
PWR2 Green System power2 is on
2
(Optional) Off System power2 is off
Data being received/transmitted between
Green
storage devices
3 HDD
No Data being received/transmitted
Off
between storage devices
4 RESET
5 ATX Button ATX Button when Power on/off

Note! Front Panel PWR2 LED is reserved when the customer chooses dual
power to supply.

2.2.1.2 LAN Status Indicators

ECU-4784 LAN LED status Indicators.

Table 2.2: Definition of LAN Status Indicators

Item LED Status Description
Green 1Gbps network link
LAN/LINK
1 Orange 100Mbps network link
(Port 1~8)
Off 10Mbps network link or invalid network link
LAN/ACT Green Ethernet date being received/transmitted
2
(Port 1~8) Off No Ethernet data being received/transmitted

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2.2.1.3 Serial Communication Status Indicators

ECU-4784 (10COM) Serial Communication Status Indicators:

Table 2.3: Definition of Serial COM Status Indicators

Item LED Status Description
COM/Rx Green Serial port data being received
1
(Port 1 ~ 10) Off No data being received
COM/Tx Orange Serial port data being transmitted
2
(Port 1 ~ 10) Off No data being transmitted

2.2.1.4 Programmable LED

The ECU-4784 Series provides 8 programmable indication LEDs, which are conve-
nient for users to control the programmable LED states (green, off). API program-
ming can be used to indicate and edit machine operating status. Refer to the product
CD for more information.

Table 2.4: Programmable LED Status Indicators

LED Status Description
Green Customers can, according to their needs, define the Pro-
PL (0~7)
Off grammable LED state

There are up to 8 LEDs (LED0~LED7) which control and monitor the status (On/Off).
The Advantech programmable LED driver provides examples on how to use the
ECU-4784's programmable LED and offers reference for users to develop their own
applications. You can modify these sample applications to meet your requirements.
You can find code examples in the below installation path located in the "C:\Program
Files\Advantech\AdvPLED\Examples\VC++\PLEDTool" directory.

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 Chapter 2
Hardware Function
2.3 Power Input
The ECU-4784 Series products support single power input AC or DC.

Table 2.5: Power Input

Item AC/DC Volt. Range Power Rating Connector Type
AC 100-240 VAC 3.0 A 50-60 Hz 3Pin Screw Terminal
PWR1
DC 100-240 VDC 3.0 A 3Pin Screw Terminal

The function of each part is described as below:

Figure 2.3 Power1 Input Location

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 Table 2.6: AC/DC Power Input PIN Definition
Pin Screen Printing Function Description
1 L/V+ PWR1 L/PWR1 V+ AC/DC power input PIN
2 N/V- PWR1 N/PWR1 V- AC/DC power input PIN
GND
3 Provided adjacent to the main protective earth-
ing terminal (IEC 60417-5019).

Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before securing the power outlet
with the connection to earth.

Caution! The earthing wire of the protective earthing conductor is green-and-yel-

low (20 AWG/0.5 mm2) and should be connected to the building with
earthing connection.

Caution! The terminals for connecting protective earthing conductors should

comply with conductor size 1.0 (mm2), Minimum nominal thread diame-
ter: 3.0 (mm) for Pillar type or stud type; 3.5 (mm) for Screw type.

Table 2.7: Jumper Setting of ATX/AT Power Mode Selection

Jumper Setting Description

AT Power Mode

CN67

ATX Power Mode

(Default)

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Figure 2.4 AT X/AT Power Mode Select Location (CN67)

2.4 RS-232 Interface (COM1, COM2)

The ECU-4784 Series offer two standard RS-232 serial communication interface
ports: COM1 and COM2. Please refer to A.1 for pin assignments. It can not support
IRQ, if the I/O address is the same as the super I/O.

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2.5 RS-232/422/485 Interface (COM3~COM10)
The ECU-4784 Series offers 8 ports RS-232/422/485 serial communication interface
ports: COM3 to COM10. Please refer to Appendix A.2 for their pin assignments.
Users can select each port for RS-232 or RS-422/485 through different connections.

Table 2.8: Jumper Setting of RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Selection (For

COM(3~10))
CNx Description

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

CN16 RS-232
CN17
CN18 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
CN19
CN20
CN21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
CN22
CN23 RS-422/485
(Default)
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19

Table 2.9: Mapping Table of Jumper for COM (3~10) Port

COM Port Jumper for RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Selection
COM3 CN16
COM4 CN17
COM5 CN18
COM6 CN19
COM7 CN20
COM8 CN21
COM9 CN22
COM10 CN23

Table 2.10: Switch Setting of RS-422 Master/Slave Selection

Description
OFF (default) RS-422 Slave Mode
SW2
ON RS-422 Master Mode

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Figure 2.5 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (CN16-CN23)

Figure 2.6 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (SW2)

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2.5.1 UART Chips
ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation processor comes with EXAR XR17V358IB
UART containing 128bytes FIFO.

2.5.2 RS-422/485 Detection

In RS-422/485 mode, ECU-4784 Series automatically detects signal to match RS-
422 or RS-485 networks. (No jumper change required)

2.5.3 Automatic Data Flow Control Function for RS-485

In RS-485 mode, the ECU-4784 Series automatically detect the direction of incoming
data. So no handshake signal (e.g. RTS signal) is necessary. This lets you conve-
niently build an RS-485 network with just two wires.

2.5.4 Terminal Resistor for RS-485

The onboard termination resistor (120 ohm/300 ohm) for COM3~COM10 can be
used for long distance transmission or device matching. (Default Open.) Please refer
to Table 2.8 for the mapping table of Jumper and COM port.

2.5.4.1 COM (3~10) RS-485 terminal resistor setting instructions

Table 2.11: Jumper Setting of Terminal Resistor (for COM (3~10))

CNx Description
2 4 6

Add 120 ohm terminal resistor on TX+/TX- of RS-485

1 3 5

2 4 6

CN27
Add 300 ohm terminal resistor on TX+/TX- of RS-485
CN28
CN29
CN30 1 3 5
CN31 2 4 6
CN32
CN33 Add 120 ohm terminal resistor on Rx+/Rx- of RS-422
CN34 (optional)
1 3 5

2 4 6

Add 300 ohm terminal resistor on Rx+/Rx- of RS-422

(optional)
1 3 5

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Table 2.12: Mapping Table of Jumper for COM (3~10) Port
COM Port Jumper for Terminal Resistor
COM3 CN27
COM4 CN28
COM5 CN29
COM6 CN30
COM7 CN31

Hardware Function
COM8 CN32
COM9 CN33
COM10 CN34

CN34/33/31/29/27/32/30/28

Figure 2.7 COM3~10 Port Related Jumper Locations (CN27-CN34)

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2.6 Relay Output For Event

Figure 2.8 Relay Output Connections

Figure 2.9 Wiring Diagram of the Relay out

The ECU-4784 Series provides a relay out alarm function, which is convenient for the
user to control the relay out alarm using the API. For the detailed explanation of the
relay out API, please refer to:
C:\Program Files\Advantech\AdvRelay\Examples\VC++\RelayTool" directory.

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 Users can program the relay out function by API, the detailed parameters can be ref-

Chapter 2
ered to in the software help document. The Advantech relay out driver provides
examples, explaining how to use ECU- 4784's relay out with a series of real exam-
ples and reference information for users to develop their own applications. You can
modify these sample applications to meet your needs. You can find the example in
the below installation path:
C:\Program Files\Advantech\AdvRelay\Examples\VC++\RelayTool" directory.

2.7 LAN: Ethernet Connector

Hardware Function
The ECU-4784 Series are equipped with Intel i219LM Gigabit LAN Ethernet control-
ler, which are compliant with IEEE802.3 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX and 10Base-T
(802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab). They are also equipped with 7 Intel i210 Giga- bit LAN
network controllers, which are compliant with IEEE802.3u 10/100Base-T CSMA/CD
standards. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack on board, and LED indi-
cators on the front side to show its Link and Active status. Please note these LAN
controllers all use the PCI resource, so the bandwidth or throughput may be
restricted by the PCI bandwidth.

2.8 USB Ports

The ECU-4784 Series provide five USB interface connectors, which provide com-
plete Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. It provides 2 x
USB 3.0 ports on the front panel, and 3 USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. It also pro-
vides 1 USB 2.0 port inside the chassis for a USB dongle key.

2.9 DVI and VGA Display

The ECU-4784 Series equipped with DVI-I and DVI-D, the resolution is up to 1920 x
1200@60Hz. Please refer to the specification table in Chapter 1 for further informa-
tion.

2.10 Advanced Watchdog Timer

The ECU-4784 Series provides one hardware Watchdog Timer for users to have a
chance to escalate system status before the forced system reset. Users can operate
system I/O port 2E and 2F to set different times. You can see the Interface or Advan-
tech’s example in Appendix B.

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2.11 Expansion PCI & PCIE
The ECU-4784 Series supports 2 standard domain I/O expansions which support up
to 2 PCI devices and 1 PCIe device. Users could also expand other functions of the
PCI & PCIe interface to meet demands.
The ECU-4784 Series offer 2 expansion slots for modularized domain I/O plug-in
cards. Through the interface card, the ECU-4784 Series can also use standard PCI
cards, PCIe cards, mini-PCI cards as well as a PCI-104 card. Due to the ECU-4784
Series being an embedded system, the power provision for the expansion slot is lim-
ited. The maximum power support for each slot is:
5V@2A
3.3 V @ 1.5 A
12 V @ 0.25 A
Supports a maximum 25 W (at 50° C condition) for all slots. Before you configure all
the modules and plug-in card, please note not to exceed the power limit.

2.12 VT-D
The ECU-4784 Series supports virtualization solutions which allow multiple operating
systems and applications to run in independent partitions all on a single ECU- 4784.
Using virtualization capabilities, one physical computer system can function as multi-
ple "virtual" systems. Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) improves the perfor-
mance and robustness of today's virtual machine solutions by adding hardware
support for efficient virtual machines. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O
(VT-d) extends Intel's Virtualization Technology (VT) roadmap by providing hardware
assists for virtualization solution. VT-d continues from the existing support for IA-32
(VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device
virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the sys-
tems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment. These
inherently helps IT managers reduce the overall total cost of ownership by reducing
potential down time and increasing productive throughput by better utilization of the
data center resources. For a step by step guide on how to enable VT-d and perform
direct device assignment, you can refer to the ECU-4784 VT-D Help document for
details.

2.13 AMT
Intel AMT is part of the Intel vPro technology offering. Platforms equipped with Intel
AMT can be managed remotely, regardless of whether they are powered up or
whether they have a functioning OS.
The ECU-4784 Series supports AMT. You can see the step-by-step guide on how to
enable AMT function in the help guide.

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2.14 TPM

Chapter 2
The ECU-4784 Series support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology, TPM is
designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM is a micro-
chip designed to provide basic security-related functions, primarily involving encryp-
tion keys. The TPM is usually installed on the motherboard of a computer, and com-
municates with the rest of the system using a hardware bus.
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is the root-of-trust in a given platform (such as
on desktop computers). If built into a computer that runs an operating system that is
aware of this chip, it can check the system integrity and authenticate third-party users

Hardware Function
who would like to access the security features, while remaining under complete con-
trol of its primary user. Therefore, privacy and confidentiality are assured.
For step-by-step guide on how to enable TPM and perform TPM application, you can
refer to the ECU-4784 TPM help document for details.

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 Chapter 3
3 Initial Setup
Sections include:
 Configuration
 Installing a CompactFlash Card
 Installing a USB Dongle
 Installing a Hard Disk
 Installation on Rack
 BIOS Setup and System Assign-
ments
3.1 Configuration
To open the ECU-4784 Series product chassis, follow the steps below:
1. Remove all power and signal connections.
2. Remove the screws as shown below.

Figure 3.1 ECU-4784 Screw Location

3. Remove the chassis’s top cover:

Figure 3.2 ECU-4784 Removing the Top Cover

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 4. Open the chassis’s top cover, Users can set the COM port terminal resistor by

Chapter 3
jumper according to demand. For more detailed information users should refer
to chapter 2.5.

Initial Setup
Figure 3.3 ECU-4784 Open the Chassis Top Cover

3.2 Installing a M.2 PCIE Card

The ECU-4784 Series provides 1 x M.2 PCIE card slot to install the cards:
1. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the M.2 PCIE card back plate.

Figure 3.4 M.2 PCIE Card Slot Location

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 2. Insert the card at location (CN74) shown below.

Figure 3.5 M.2 PCIE Card Slot Location (CN74)

3.3 Installing a USB Dongle

The ECU-4784 Series provides a clamp for the USB dongle which can be installed
inside the chassis. Follow these steps to install the USB dongle and clamp:
1. Refer to section 3.1 to open the chassis.

Figure 3.6 Open the Chassis

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2. Plug the USB Dongle in the upper port of CN14, note that the lower port is a

Chapter 3
dummy port.

Initial Setup
Figure 3.7 CN14 Location of Internal USB Port

CN37

Figure 3.8 CN37 Location of the Internal USB Port

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 3. Adjust the position of the kit to fasten the USB dongle, then use screws to fix the
kit.

3.4 Installing a Hard Disk

Follow the steps below to install a HDD:
1. To install a HDD and HDD bracket (in the accessory).

Figure 3.9 SATA HDD Fixed Diagram

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2. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the HDD back plate.

Chapter 3
Initial Setup
Figure 3.10 HDD Back Plate Location and SATA HDD Installation Diagram

3. According to the schematic drawing, the HDD is directly installed on the device
through the DIN-Rails (ECU-4784 supports up to 3 x HDD the 3rd HDD location
is on top as show below).

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 4. ECU-4784 series contains SATA signal and power cable for three SATA HDD in
the chassis. The locations of the connectors are shown below, SATA signal con-
nector and SATA power connectors are located on CN41/43/CN75.

Figure 3.11 2 x SATA Signal and Power Connector Locations (CN41/43/75)

3.5 Rack Installation

The ECU-4784 Series provide kits for rack mounting in the chassis.
1. Use the 4 screw holes to mount the ECU-4784 series on the rack.

Figure 3.12 ECU-4784 Series Product Installation on Rack Location

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Figure 3.13 The Installation Cabinet of ECU-4784 Series Product

Caution! The ECU-4784 can only be used in a standard equipment cabinet with a
minimum of 2Us available. The equipment cabinet must satisfy two
requirements. (1) The maximum size of the cooling hole on the top, left,
right, front and back is no more than 5mm. (2) There is no limit on the
size of the hole on the bottom.

2. The ECU-4784 Series has aluminum fins on the top of the unit as heat-sink. It
can generate natural convection for better heat transmission. To have optimal
thermal performance, leave 2U (88.9 mm) space above the unit.

3.6 Installing the Expansion Card

The ECU-4784 series provides two expansion slots for expansion card installation.
1. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the two expansion back plate.

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 2. Plug in the PCI Card or PCIE card through the DIN-Rails.

3. Then secure the expansion cards using the previously removed screws.

3.7 BIOS Setup and System Assignments

The ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation Processor adopts Advantech's CPU
module, and ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation Processor adopts Advant-
ech's CPU module. Further information about the SOM module, can be found in the
SOM user manual. You can find this manual on the companion disc or visit the web-
site.
Please note that you can find detailed info on the BIOS Setup for ECU-4784-G5 as
examples in Appendix C. More queries, please contact Advantech for more informa-
tion.

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 Appendix A
A Pin Assignments
A.1 RS-232 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM2)

Table A.1: COM (1~2) Port Pin Definitions

Pins RS-232
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

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A.2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports (COM3 ~ COM10)

Appendix A Pin Assignments

Table A.2: RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports (COM3 ~ 10)
Pins RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 RxD TX+ Data+
2 TxD Tx- Data-
3 RTS RX+
4 CTS RX-
5 GND GND GND

Table A.3: Relay Output Connectors Pin Definitions

Pins Definitions
NO Normal OPEN
COM COMMON Reference
NC Normal CLOSE

Power Failure and Relay out Function

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A.3 Relay Output Connectors Pin Assignments

A.4 USB Connectors (USB1 ~ USB5)

Table A.4: USB Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Cable Color
1 VCC Red
2 DATA- White
3 DATA+ Green
4 GND Black

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A.5 LAN Connectors (LAN1~LAN8)

Appendix A Pin Assignments

Table A.5: LAN Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Assignment Description
1 TD+ Transmit +
2 TD- Transmit -
3 RD + Receive +
4 N/C not used
5 N/C not used
6 RD - Receive -
7 N/C not used
8 N/C not used

A.6 VGA Display Connector

Table A.6: VGA Adaptor Cable Pin Assignments

Pin Signal
1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 N/C
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 VCC
10 GND
11 N/C
12 VGA_SDA
13 HSYNC
14 VSYNC
15 VGA_SCL

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A.7 DVI Display Connector

Table A.7: DVI Adaptor Cable Pin Assignments

Pin Signal
1 TMDS_C2#
2 TMDS_C2
3 GND
4 CRT_DDC_CLK
5 CRT_DDC_DATA
6 MDVI_CLK
7 MDVI_DATA
8 VGAVSY
9 TMDS_C1#
10 TMDS_C1
11 GND
12 -
13 -
14 VCC_DVI
15 VGA Detect
16 HP_DET
17 TMDS_C0#
18 TMDS_C0
19 GND
20 -
21 -
22 GND
23 TMDS_CK#
24 TMDS_CK
25 VGAR
26 VGAG
27 VGAB
28 VGAHSY
29 GND

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A.8 POWER Pin Assignments

Appendix A Pin Assignments

Table A.8: AC/DC Power Input PIN Definition
Pin Screen Printing Function Description
1 L/V+ PWR1 L/PWR1 V+ AC/DC power input PIN
2 N/V- PWR1 N/PWR1 V- AC/DC power input PIN
GND
3 Provided adjacent to the main protective earth-
ing terminal (IEC 60417-5019).

Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before ensure the power outlet
with the connection to earth.

Caution! The earthing wire of the protective earthing conductor shall be green-
and-yellow, 20 AWG/0.5 mm2 connected to building with earthing con-
nection.

Caution! The terminals for connecting protective earthing conductors shall com-
ply with Conductor size 1.0 (mm2), Minimum nominal thread diameter:
3.0 (mm) for Pillar type or stud type; 3.5 (mm) for Screw type.

Note! If the customer wants to use a dual power supply, refer to Table2.1 for
power input specifications.

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 Appendix B
B Watchdog Timer
Programming
B.1 Watchdog Timer Programming
--------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------
Enter the extended function mode, interruptible double-write
--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------- MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL
--------------------------------------------------------------
---------------
Configured logical device 8, configuration register CRF6
--------------------------------------------------------------
--------------- MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,2BH OUT DX,AL MOV DX,2FH IN AL,DX
AND AL.OEFH; Setbit 4=0 Pin 89=WDTO OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,07H; point to Logical Device Number Reg. OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,08H; select logical device 8 OUT DX,AL;
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,30H;Set watch dog activate or inactivate OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,01H; 01:activate 00:inactivate OUT DX,AL;
MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,F5H; Setting counter unit is second OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,00H OUT DX,AL; MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,F6H OUT
DX,AL MOV DX,2FH
MOV AL,05H; Set 5 seconds

OUT DX,AL
;------------------------------------------
; Exit extended function mode
;------------------------------------------ MOV DX,2EH
MOV AL,AAH OUT DX,AL

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 Appendix C
C BIOS Setup
C.1 BIOS Setup and System Assignments
With the AMIBIOS Setup program, users can modify BIOS settings and control the
various system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the BIOS
setup screens. The ECU-4784 with Intel 6th & 9th Generation Processor adopts
Advantech's core CPU module. Further information about the SOM module, can be
found in the SOM user manual.

Figure C.1 BIOS Setup Utility Main Screen

AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This information is stored in flash ROM so it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.

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C.2 Entering Setup

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Turn on the computer and then press <F2> or <DEL> to enter Setup menu.

C.2.1 Main Setup

When users first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, users will enter the Main setup screen.
Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There
are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS
Setup screen is shown below.

Figure C.2 Main Setup Screen

The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in
blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.
Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-
pany it.

 System time/System date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or
System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date
must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS
format.

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C.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the ECU-4784 setup screen to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as
CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. Users can display an
Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced
BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup
screens are shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.

Figure C.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen

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C.2.2.1 ACPI Settings

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.4 ACPI Setting

 Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration.
 Enable Hibernation
This item allows users to enable or disable hibernation.
 ACPI Sleep State
This item allows users to set the ACPI sleep state.
 Lock Legacy Resources
This item allows users to lock legacy devices resources.
 S3 Video Repost
Enable or Disable S3 Video Repost.
 ACPI Low Power S0 Idle
This item allows users to enable or disable ACPI Low Power S0 Idle support.

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C.2.2.2 Trusted Computing

Figure C.5 Trusted Computing

 Security Device Support

This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS support for security device
support, and the OS will not show the Security Device. TCG EFI Protocol and
INT1A interface will not be available.

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C.2.2.3 CPU Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.6 CPU Configuration

 Hyper-threading
Enable for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technol-
ogy) and Disable for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technol-
ogy) and Disable for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology). When Disabled only one thread per core is enabled.
 Active Processor Cores
This item allows users to enable a number of cores in each processor package.
 Limit CPUID Maximum
Disable for Windows XP.
 Execute Disable Bit
This item allows users to enable or disable Execute Disable Bit.
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when com-
bined with a supporting OS (Windows server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2
SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 update 3.)
 Intel Virtualization Technology
This item allows users to enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology.
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vanderpool Technology.
 Hardware Prefetcher
This item allows users to enable or disable Hardware Prefetcher. Enable the Mid
Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item allows users to enable or disable Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch.
Enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

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  CPU AES
This item allows users to enable or disable CPU Advanced Encryption Standard
instructions.
 Boot performance mode
This Item allows users to select the performance state that the BIOS will set
before OS handoff.
 EIST
This item allows users to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep.
 Turbo Mode
This item allows users to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
 Energy Performance
This Item allows users to optimize between performance and power savings.
 CPU C states
This item allows users to enable or disable CPU C states.
 ACPI CTDP BIOS
This item allows users to enable or disable ACPI CTDP BIOS support.
 Configurable TDP Level
This Item allows users to select Configurable TDP Level.
Allow re-configuration of TDP levels based on current power and thermal deliv-
ery capabilities of the system.
 Config TDP Lock
This item allows users to enable or disable Config TDP Lock. Locks the Config
TDP Control register.

C.2.2.4 SATA Configuration

Figure C.7 SATA Configuration

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 SATA Controller(s)

Appendix C BIOS Setup

This item allows users to enable or disable SATA devices.
 SATA Mode Selection
This item allows users to select SATA mode selection. (Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate)
 Aggressive LPM Support
This item allows users to enable or disable PCH to aggressively enter link power
state.
 SATA Controller Speed
Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.
 SATA Port 0 DevSlp
Enable/Disable SATA Port 0 DevSlp. For DevSlp to work, both hard drive and
SATA Port need to support DevSlp function, otherwise an unexpected behavior
might happen. Please check board design before enabling it.
 Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
– Port 1
Enable or Disable SATA Port.
– SATA Device Type
Identify the SATA port is connected to solid state Driver or Hard Disk Drive.
– SATA Port 1 DevSlp
Enable/Disable SATA Port 1 DevSlp. For DevSlp to work, both hard drive and
SATA Port need to support DevSlp function, otherwise an unexpected behav-
ior might happen. Please check board design before enabling it.
 Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
– Port 2
Enable or Disable SATA Port.
– SATA Device Type
Identify the SATA port is connected to solid state Driver or Hard Disk Drive.
– SATA Port 2 DevSlp
Enable/Disable SATA Port 2 DevSlp. For DevSlp to work, both hard drive and
SATA Port need to support DevSlp function, otherwise an unexpected behav-
ior might happen. Please check board design before enabling it.
 Serial ATA Port 3
Software Preserve
– Port 3
Enable or Disable SATA Port.
– SATA Device Type
Identify the SATA port is connected to solid state Driver or Hard Disk Drive.
– SATA Port 3 DevSlp
Enable/Disable SATA Port 3 DevSlp. For DevSlp to work, both hard drive and
SATA Port need to support DevSlp function, otherwise an unexpected behav-
ior might happen. Please check board design before enabling it.

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C.2.2.5 PCH-FW Configuration

Figure C.8 PCH-FW Configuration

 MDES BIOS Status Code

This item allows users to enable or disable MDES BIOS status code.
 TPM Device Selection
This item allows users to enable or disable TPM Device Selection. (PTT or
dTPM. PTT-Enables PTT in SkuMgr dTPM 1.2- Disables PTT in SkuMgr Warn-
ing! PTT/dTPM will be disable and all data saved on it will be lost.
 Firmware Update Configuration
Configure Management Engine Technology Parameters

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Firmware Update Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.9 Firmware Update Configuration

 ME FW Image Re-Flash
This item allows users to enable or disable ME FW Image Re-Flash function.

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C.2.2.6 AMT Configuration

Figure C.10 AMT Configuration

 Intel AMT
This item allows users to enable or disable Intel AMT (Active Management
Technology) BIOS Extension.
Note! iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS exten-
sion execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI
device.

 BIOS Hotkey Pressed

This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS Hotkey Pressed.
 MEBx Selection Screen
This item allows users to enable or disable MEBx Selection Screen.
 Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation
This item allows users to hide un-configure ME without password confirmation
prompt.
 MEBx Debug Message Output
This item allows users to enable or disable MEBx Debug Message Output.
 Un-Configure ME
This item allows users to enable or disable Un-Configure ME.
 Amt Wait Timer
This item allows users to set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_-
BOOT_OPTIONS.
 Disable ME
This item allows users to set ME to Soft Temporary disabled.
 ASF
This item allows users to enable or disable Alert Specification Format.

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  Activate Remote Assistance Process

Appendix C BIOS Setup

This item allows users to enable or disable Activate Remote Assistance Pro-
cess.To Trigger CIRA boot.
 USB Configure
This item allows users to enable or disable USB Configure function.
 PET Progress
This item allows users to enable or disable PET Events progress to receive PET
events or not.
 WatchDog
This item allows users to enable or disable WatchDog.

C.2.2.7 USB Configuration

Figure C.11 USB Configuration

 Legacy USB Support

Enable the support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no
USB devices are connected. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB
devices are connected. Disable option will keep USB devices available only for
EFI applications.
 USB3.0 Support
This item allows users to enable or disable USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support.
 XHCI Hand-off
This item allows users to enable or disable XHCI Hand-off.
This is a workaround for OS without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI owner-
ship change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
 EHCI Hand-off
This item allows users to enable or disable EHCI Hand-off.

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ship change should be claimed by EHCI driver.
 USB Mass Storage Driver Support
This item allows users to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.
 USB transfer time-out
This item allows users to select time-out section.
The time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers.
 Device reset time-out
This item allows users to select device time-out section. USB mass storage
devices start unit command time-out.
 Device power-up delay
This item allows users to select device power-up section.
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host
controller. "Auto" uses a default value: for a Root port it is 100ms, for a Hub port
the delay is taken from the Hub descriptor.
 USB2.0 FlashDisk1.00
This item allows users to select USB2.0 FlashDisk1.00 section.
Mass storage device emulation type. "Auto" enumerates devices according to
their media format. Optical drives are emulated as "CDROM" drives with no
media will be emulated according to a drive type.

C.2.2.8 Super IO Configuration

Figure C.12 Super I/O Configuration

 COM Port 1 Configuration

This item allows user to set Parameters of COM Port 1.
 COM Port 2 Configuration
This item allows user to set Parameters of COM Port 2.

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 Parallel Port Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

This item allows users to set Parameters of Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
 Hardware Monitor
This item allows user to change monitor hardware status.

COM Port 1 Configuration

Figure C.13 COM Port 1 Configuration

 COM Port 1
This item allows users to enable or disable the COM Port.
 Change settings
This item allows users to select an optimal setting for Super I/O device.

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 COM Port 2 Configuration

Figure C.14 COM Port 2 Configuration

 COM Port 2
This item allows users to enable or disable the COM Port.
 Change settings
This item allows users to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device.
 Device Mode
This item allows users to change the Serial Port mode. Select <High Speed> or
<Normal Mode> mode.

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Parallel Port Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.15 Parallel Port Configuration

 Parallel Port
This item allows users to enable or disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
 Change settings
This item allows users to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device.
 Device Mode
This item allows users to change the Printer Port mode.

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 Hardware Monitor

Figure C.16 PC Hardware Monitor

This item monitors hardware status.

C.2.2.9 iManager Configuration

Figure C.17 iManager Configuration

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 CPU Shutdown Temperature

Appendix C BIOS Setup

This item allows users to select CPU Shutdown Temperature.
 iManager Smart Fan - COM Module
This item allows users to enable or disable iManager Smart Fan - COM Module.
To control iManager Smart FAN function.
 iManager Smart Fan - Carrier Board
This item allows users to enable or disable iManager Smart Fan - Carrier Board.
To control iManager Smart FAN Carrier Board function.
 iManager WatchDog IRQ
This item allows users to select iManager IRQ number eBrain WatchDog.
 Backlight Enable Polarity
This item allows users to switch Backlight Enable Polarity for Native or Invert.
 Power Saving Mode
This item allows users to select ITE8528 Power Saving Mode.

COM Port 3 Configuration

Figure C.18 COM 3 Configuration

 COM Port 3
This item allows users to enable or disable COM Port.
 Change settings
This item allows users to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device.
 Device Mode
This item allows users to change the Serial Port mode. Select <High Speed>or
<Normal mode> mode.

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 COM Port 4 Configuration

Figure C.19 COM Port 4 Configuration

 COM Port 4
This item allows users to enable or disable a COM Port.
 Change settings
This item allows users to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device.
 Device Mode
This item allows users to change the Serial Port mode. Select <High Speed> or
<Normal mode> mode.

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Hardware Monitor

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.20 Hardware Monitor

This item monitor hardware status.

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C.2.2.10Serial Port Console Redirection

Figure C.21 Serial Port Console Redirection

 COM1 Console Redirection

This item allows users to enable or disable Console Redirection.
 COM2 Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable Console Redirection.
 COM3 Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable Console Redirection.
 COM4 Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable Console Redirection.
 EMS Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable Console Redirection.

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C.2.3 Chipset

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Select the Chipset tab from the ECU-4784 setup screen to enter the Chipset BIOS
Setup screen. You can display a Chipset BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using
the <Arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in this sec-
tion. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

Figure C.22 Chipset Setup

 PCH-IO Configuration
This item allows users to change PCH Parameters.
 System Agent (SA) Configuration
This item allows users to change System Agent (SA) Parameters.

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C.2.3.1 PCH-IO Configuration

Figure C.23 PCH-IO Configuration

 PCI Express Configuration

This item allows users to change PCI Express Configuration settings.
 USB Configuration
This item allows users to change USB Configuration settings.
 PCH LAN Controller
This item allows users to enable or disable onboard NIC.
 Wake on LAN
This item allows users to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system.
(The Wake on LAN cannot be disabled if ME is no at Sx State.)

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C.2.3.1.1PCI Express Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.24 PCI Express Configuration

 PCI Express Clock Gating

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each
root port.
 DMI Link ASPM Control
This item allows users to enable or disable DMI Link ASPM Control.
The Control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB side of
the DMI Link.
 PCI Express Root Port 1
This item allows users to change PCI Express Root Port 1 settings.
 PCI Express Root Port 2
This item allows users to change PCI Express Root Port 2 settings.
 PCI Express Root Port 3
This item allows users to change PCI Express Root Port 3 settings.
 PCI Express Root Port 4
This item allows users to change PCI Express Root Port 4 settings.

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 PCI Express Root Port 1 Configuration

Figure C.25 PCI Express Root Port 1 Configuration

 PCI Express Root Port 1

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI Express Root Port.
 ASPM Support
This item allows users to set the ASPM level. Force L0s- Force all links to L0s
state.
Auto-BIOS auto configure Disable- disables ASPM L1 Substates
This item allows users to change L1 Substates settings.
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable Hot Plug.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to select PCIe Speed.

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PCI Express Root Port 2 Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.26 PCI Express Root Port 2 Configuration

 PCI Express Root Port 2

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI Express Root Port.
 ASPM Support
This item allows users to set the ASPM level.
Force L0s- Force all links to L0s state. Auto-BIOS auto configure.
Disable- disables ASPM.
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable Hot Plug.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to select PCIe Speed.

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 PCI Express Root Port 3 Configuration

Figure C.27 PCI Express Root Port 3 Configuration

 PCI Express Root Port 3

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI Express Root Port.
 ASPM Support
This item allows users to change L1 Substates settings.
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable Hot Plug.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to select PCIe Speed.

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PCI Express Root Port 4 Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.28 PCI Express Root Port 4 Configuration

 PCI Express Root Port 4

This item allows users to enable or disable PCI Express Root Port.
 ASPM Support
This item allows users to change L1 Substates settings.
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable Hot Plug.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to select PCIe Speed.

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C.2.3.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration

Figure C.29 System Agent (SA) Configuration

 VT-D
This item allows users to enable or disable VT-d function.
 Graphics Configuration
This item allows users to change graphics setting.
 Memory Configuration
This item allows users to change memory configuration parameters.

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C.2.3.2.1 Graphics Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.30 Graphics Configuration

 Primary Display
This item allows users to select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should
be Primary display or select SG for Switchable Gfx.
 Internal Graphics
This item keeps IGD enabled based on the setup options.
 Aperture Size
This item allows users to change Aperture Size.
 DVMT Pre-Allocated
This item allows users to select DVMT 5.0 Pre-allocated (fixed) graphics mem-
ory size used by the internal graphics device.
 DVMT Total Gfx Mem
This item allows users to select DVMT 5.0 total graphic memory size used by
the internal graphics device.

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 LCD Control

Figure C.31 LCD Control

This item allows users to perform LCD control.

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C.2.3.2.2Memory Configuration

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.32 Memory Configuration

 Memory Information
This item shows memory configuration parameters.

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C.2.4 Boot

Figure C.33 Boot Setup Utility

 Setup Prompt Timeout

This item allows users to select the number of seconds to wait for setup activa-
tion key.
 Bootup NumLock State
Select the keyboard NumLock state.
 Quiet Boot
This item allows users to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
 Fast Boot
This item allows users to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal
set of devices required to launch active boot option. It has no effect for BBS boot
options.
 Boot Option #1
This item allows users to set the system boot order.

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C.2.5 Security Setup

Appendix C BIOS Setup

Figure C.34 Security Setup

All Security Setup options, such as password selection is described in this section. To
access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>:
 Change Administrator/User Password
Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type
in the password.

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C.2.6 Save & Exit

Figure C.35 Save & Exit

 Save Changes and Exit

When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save
changes, exit BIOS setup menu and reboot the computer if necessary to take
effect all system configuration parameters.
 Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the
system configuration.
 Save Changes and Reset
When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save
changes, exit BIOS setup menu and reboot the computer to take effect all sys-
tem configuration parameters.
 Discard Changes and Reset
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the
system configuration and reboot the computer.
 Save Changes
When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save
changes without exit BIOS setup menu.
 Discard Changes
Select this option to discard any current changes and load previous system con-
figuration.
 Restore Defaults
The SOM-5899 automatically configures all setup items to optimal settings
when users select this option. Optimal Defaults are designed for maximum sys-
tem performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. In partic-

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 ular, do not use the Optimal Defaults if the users computer is experiencing

Appendix C BIOS Setup

system configuration problems.
 Save User Defaults
When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save
changes as user defaults without exit BIOS setup menu.
 Restore User Defaults
The users can select this option to restore user defaults.
 Boot Override
This item allows users to choose boot device.

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