User Manual

ARK-1120

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file on the CD. Please disregard the printed Chinese copy of the user manual
if the product is not to be sold and/or installed in China.

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
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
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Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.

Acknowledgements
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
VIA is a trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Cor-
poration.
Intel® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
RTL is a trademark of Realtek Semi-Conductor Co., Ltd.
ESS is a trademark of ESS Technology, Inc.
UMC is a trademark of United Microelectronics Corporation.
SMI is a trademark of Silicon Motion, Inc.
Creative is a trademark of Creative Technology LTD.
CHRONTEL is a trademark of Chrontel Inc.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

For more information about this and other Advantech products, please visit our web-
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For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
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Part No. 2006112000 Edition 1

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which 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 of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
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 you get when the problem
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 an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.

Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
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 you call:
– 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

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!

Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data.

Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it 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. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any 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 one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
17. CAUTION: Any unverified component could cause unexpected damage. To
ensure the correct installation, please always use the components (ex. screws)
provided with the accessory box.
18. CAUTION: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock cir-
cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
19. CAUTION: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis
whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the
power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden
power surges.

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 The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

Packing list
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
 1 x ARK-1120 unit
 1 x Driver/Utility CD
 1 x DC-Jack power bracket
 1 x Chinese user manual
 1 x China RoHS
 1 x 2 years warranty card

Ordering Information

Model Number Description

ARK-1120L-N5A1E Intel® Atom™ N455 1.66 GHz w/ 2 COM+4 USB+LAN+Audio
ARK-1120F-N5A1E Intel® Atom™ N455 1.66 GHz w/ VGA+4 COM+2 USB+LAN

Optional Accessories

Part Number Description

Adapter AC 100-240 V 36 W/12 V FSP036-RAB
1757003553
0 ~ 40° C for Home and Office Use
1700001524 Power Cable 3-pin 180 cm, USA Type
170203183C Power Cable 3-pin 180 cm, Europe Type
170203180A Power Cable 3-pin 180 cm, UK Type
1700008921 Power Cable 3-pin 180 cm, PSE Mark
1960052227N001 VESA/Desk mounting plate for ARK-1120
WIFI-115E Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Half-size Mini-PCIe interface WLAN
1700001854 SMA cable 11 cm for WIFI-115E WLAN module
1750000318 802.11b/g/n 2dBi Antenna for WIFI-115E WLAN module

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Product Feature ........................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Key features.................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 General ......................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Display .......................................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Ethernet ........................................................................................ 3
1.2.5 Power Consumption...................................................................... 3
1.3 Mechanical Specification........................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Dimensions ................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.1 ARK-1120 mechanical dimension drawing............... 3
1.3.2 Weight........................................................................................... 3
1.4 Power requirement.................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 System power ............................................................................... 4
1.4.2 RTC battery................................................................................... 4
1.5 Environmental Specification...................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Operating temperature.................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Relative Humidity .......................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Storage Temperature.................................................................... 4
1.5.4 Vibration loading during operation ................................................ 4
1.5.5 Shock during operation ................................................................. 4
1.5.6 Safety............................................................................................ 4
1.5.7 EMC .............................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2 Hardware installation ..........................5

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Jumper list..................................................................................... 6
Table 2.1: Jumper List ................................................................. 6
2.2.2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................ 6
Table 2.2: J1: AT / ATX Power Selection .................................... 6
2.2.3 Jumper Description ....................................................................... 6
2.3 ARK-1120 I/O Indication ........................................................................... 7
Figure 2.1 ARK-1120L front view............................................... 7
Figure 2.2 ARK-1120L rear view ............................................... 7
Figure 2.3 ARK-1120F front view .............................................. 7
Figure 2.4 ARK-1120F rear view ............................................... 8
2.4 ARK-1120L External I/O Connectors ........................................................ 8
2.4.1 Power ON/OFF Button.................................................................. 8
Figure 2.5 Power ON/OFF Button ............................................. 8
2.4.2 Power Input Connector ................................................................. 8
Figure 2.6 Power Input Connector............................................. 8
2.4.3 Ethernet Connector (LAN) ............................................................ 8
Figure 2.7 Ethernet Connector .................................................. 8
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments......................... 9
2.4.4 VGA Connector............................................................................. 9
Figure 2.8 VGA Connector ........................................................ 9
Table 2.4: VGA Connector Pin Assignments............................... 9
2.4.5 USB Connectors ........................................................................... 9
Figure 2.9 USB Connector....................................................... 10
Table 2.5: USB Connector Pin Assignments............................. 10
2.4.6 Audio Connector (ARK-1120L Only)........................................... 10
Figure 2.10 Audio Connectors ................................................... 10

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 Table 2.6: DIO Connector Pin Assignments.............................. 10
2.4.7 COM Connector.......................................................................... 10
Figure 2.11 COM Port Connector.............................................. 10
Table 2.7: COM Connector Pin Assignments............................ 11
2.5 Peripheral Installation ............................................................................. 11
2.5.1 HDD Installation.......................................................................... 11
2.5.2 RAM Installation.......................................................................... 14
2.5.3 CF Installation............................................................................. 16

Chapter 3 BIOS settings .................................... 17

3.1 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 18
Figure 3.1 Setup Program Initial Screen ................................. 18
3.1.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 19
Figure 3.2 Main Setup Screen................................................. 19
3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 20
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen................ 20
Figure 3.4 CPU Configuration Setting ..................................... 21
Figure 3.5 IDE Configuration ................................................... 22
Figure 3.6 Super I/O Configuration.......................................... 23
Figure 3.7 Hardware Health Configuration .............................. 24
Figure 3.8 ACPI Settings ......................................................... 25
Figure 3.9 General ACPI Configuration................................... 25
Figure 3.10 Advanced ACPI Configuration................................ 26
Figure 3.11 Chipset ACPI Configuration ................................... 26
Figure 3.12 AHCI Configuration ................................................ 27
Figure 3.13 APM Configuration ................................................. 28
Figure 3.14 Event Log Configuration......................................... 29
Figure 3.15 MPS Configuration ................................................. 29
Figure 3.16 Smbios Configuration ............................................. 30
Figure 3.17 USB Configuration.................................................. 30
Figure 3.18 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration .............. 31
3.1.3 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ....................................................... 32
Figure 3.19 PCI/PNP Setup (top) .............................................. 32
3.1.4 Boot Settings .............................................................................. 33
Figure 3.20 Boot Setup Utility.................................................... 33
Figure 3.21 Boot Setting Configuration ..................................... 33
3.1.5 Security Setup ............................................................................ 34
Figure 3.22 Password Configuration ......................................... 34
3.1.6 Advanced Chipset Settings......................................................... 35
Figure 3.23 Advanced Chipset Settings .................................... 35
Figure 3.24 North Bridge Configuration..................................... 35
Figure 3.25 Video Function Configuration ................................. 36
Figure 3.26 South Bridge Configuration .................................... 37
3.1.7 Exit Option .................................................................................. 38
Figure 3.27 Exit Option.............................................................. 38

Appendix A WDT & GPIO Sample Code .............. 41

A.1 Watchdog Timer Sample Code............................................................... 42

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 Chapter 1
1 General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on ARK-1120 series.
1.1 Introduction
The ARK-1120 fanless Embedded Box Computer is an ideal, application-ready sys-
tem platform solution. All electronics are protected in a compact, sealed, aluminum
case for easy embedding in the customer’s own housing, or as a stand-alone appli-
cation where space is limited and the environment harsh.
A solid sealed aluminum case offers vibration and dust resistance while also provid-
ing a passive cooling solution. The ARK-1120 provides system integrators with a
turn-key solution and versatile application development path without breaking the
bank or missing time-to-market deadlines.
ARK-1120 is designed as a palm-size fanless embedded system and occupies only
133.8 x 43.1 x 94.2 mm (5.27" x 1.70" x 3.71"). The rugged cast aluminum case not
only provides great protection from EMI, shock/vibration, cold and heat, but also pas-
sive cooling for quiet fanless operation. ARK-1120 meets demands by offering 1 x
VGA, 1 x Giga LAN, up to 4 x USB 2.0 ports, and up to 4 x COM ports; all packed into
a compact rugged unit and powered by an Intel® Atom™ N455 processor.
ARK-1120 also supports both 2.5” SATA HDD and Compact Flash card for storage
options even though it is a palm-size system. Besides ARK-1120 is a low power con-
sumption system and it is powered by DC 12 V input. The ARK-1120 provides for
diversified application fields.

1.2 Product Feature

1.2.1 Key features
 Extremely compact, sealed construction with fanless operation, supports Intel®
AtomTM N455 1.66 GHz CPU
 Ultra slim palm-size system with CF & 2.5" SATA HDD support
 Low power consumption system

1.2.2 General
 CPU: Intel® Atom™ Processor N455 1.66GHz
 System Chipset: Intel® Atom™ N455 + ICH8M
 BIOS: AMI 16 Mbit Flash BIOS
 System Memory: DDR3 667 MHZ up to 2 G (DDR3 1066/1333 MHz RAM will
be downgraded to 667 MHz)
 Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
 Serial Ports:
– 2 x RS232 (for ARK-1120L)
– 2 x RS-232, 2 x RS-232/422/485 with auto flow control (for ARK-1120F)
 USB:
– 4 x USB 2.0 compliant Ports (for ARK-1120L)
– 2 x USB 2.0 compliant Ports (for ARK-1120F)
 Audio: High Definition Audio Codec - Realtek ALC892, with Line-in, Line-out
(ARK-1120L only)
 Expansion Interface: Supports 1x half size Mini-PCIe device
 Storage:
– Compact Flash: Supports Compact Flash Card TYPE I/II
– SATA: Support 1 x 2.5” SATAII HDD (9.5 mm height only)

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1.2.3 Display

Chapter 1
 Chipset: Intel® Gen 3.5 DX9, MPEG2 Decode in HW
 Display Memory: Optimized Shared Memory Architecture up to 224 MB system
memory
 VGA Resolution: Supports up to 1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz

1.2.4 Ethernet
 Chipset: Intel® 82567V
 Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps

General Introduction
 Interface: 1 x RJ45
 Standard: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 8023y,
IEEE 802.ab.

1.2.5 Power Consumption

 Typical: 12 W
 Max.: 17 W

1.3 Mechanical Specification

1.3.1 Dimensions
 133.8 x 43.1 x 94.2 mm (5.27" x 1.70" x 3.71")
94,20

133,80
43,1

Figure 1.1 ARK-1120 mechanical dimension drawing

1.3.2 Weight
 0.7 kg (1.55 lb)

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1.4 Power requirement
1.4.1 System power
 Minimum power input: DC 12 V 3 A

1.4.2 RTC battery

 3 V/210 mAh

1.5 Environmental Specifications

1.5.1 Operating temperature
 0 ~ 40° C (32 ~ 104° F), when air flow speed = 0.7 m/sec

1.5.2 Relative Humidity

 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)

1.5.3 Storage Temperature

 -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)

1.5.4 Vibration loading during operation

 With Compact Flash / 2.5" SATA SSD only: 3 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5
~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct./min, 1 hr/axis

1.5.5 Shock during operation

 With Compact Flash / 2.5" SATA SSD only: 30 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11
ms duration

1.5.6 Safety
 UL, CCC, BSMI

1.5.7 EMC
 CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

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 Chapter 2
2 Hardware installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of
ARK-1120 Hardware.
2.1 Introduction
The following sections show the internal jumper settings and the external connectors
and pins assignment for applications.

2.2 Jumpers
2.2.1 Jumper list

Table 2.1: Jumper List

J1 AT / ATX Power Selection

2.2.2 Jumper Settings

Table 2.2: J1: AT / ATX Power Selection

Part Number 1653003260
Footprint HD_3x2P_79
Description PIN HEADER 3*2P 180D(M) 2.0mm SMD SOUARE PIN
Setting Function
(5-6) ON AT power
*(5-6) Empty ATX power
* Default setting

2.2.3 Jumper Description

Cards can be configured by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close
an electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected
by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you
connect the pins with the clip. To open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a
jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either
pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.

The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.

A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.

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 Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.

Chapter 2
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply
before setting jumpers. Clear CMOS. Before turning on the power sup-
ply, set the jumper back to 3.0 V Battery On.

2.3 ARK-1120 I/O Indication

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ARK-1120L

Figure 2.1 ARK-1120L front view

Figure 2.2 ARK-1120L rear view

ARK-1120F

Figure 2.3 ARK-1120F front view

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 Figure 2.4 ARK-1120F rear view

2.4 ARK-1120L External I/O Connectors

2.4.1 Power ON/OFF Button
ARK-1120 comes with a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side to
show its On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (Orange LED). Dual func-
tions of Soft Power -On/Off (Instant off or Delay 4 Seconds), and Suspend are sup-
ported.

Figure 2.5 Power ON/OFF Button

2.4.2 Power Input Connector

ARK-1120 comes with a Ψ2.5 DC-Jack header that carries 12 VDC external power
input. The power connector can be fixed by a bracket which is in the accessory box.
The bracket makes the power connector very secure.

Figure 2.6 Power Input Connector

2.4.3 Ethernet Connector (LAN)

ARK-1120 provides one RJ45 LAN interface connector which is fully compliant with
IEEE 802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is equipped with 82567V.
The Ethernet port uses a standard RJ-45 jack connector with LED indicators on the
front side to show Active/Link status and Speed status.

8 1

Figure 2.7 Ethernet Connector

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 Chapter 2
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
Pin 10/100/1000 Mbps Signal Name
1 TX+, MDI0+
2 TX-, MDI0-
3 RX+, MDI1+
4 MDI2+
5 MDI2-

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6 RX-, MDI1-
7 MDI3+
8 MDI3-

Note! NC, if present, represents “No Connection”.

2.4.4 VGA Connector

The ARK-1120 provides a high resolution VGA interface connected by a D-sub 15-
pin connector to support a VGA CRT monitor. It supports display resolution up to
1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz.

5 1
10 6
15 11

Figure 2.8 VGA Connector

Table 2.4: VGA Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 Red 2 Green
3 Blue 4 NC
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9 NC 10 GND
11 NC 12 DDC Date
13 H-SYNC 14 V-SYNC
15 DDC Clock

2.4.5 USB Connectors

The ARK-1120 provides up to four USB interface connectors, which give complete
Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface is
compliant with USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0. The USB interface supports Plug and Play,
which enables you to connect or disconnect a device whenever you want, without
turning off the computer.

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 Figure 2.9 USB Connector

Table 2.5: USB Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 VCC 2 USB_data-
3 USB_data+ 4 GND

2.4.6 Audio Connector (ARK-1120L Only)

ARK-1120 offers stereo audio ports by two 3.5Ψ ear phone jack connectors of
Line_out and Line_in. The audio chip controller is ALC892 which is compliant with
the Azalea standard.

1 2

Figure 2.10 Audio Connectors

Table 2.6: DIO Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name
1 Line-out
2 Line-in

2.4.7 COM Connector

ARK-1120L provides two D-sub 9-pin connectors, which offers RS-232 serial com-
munication interface.
ARK-1120F provides four D-sub 9-pin connectors, which offers RS-232/422/485
serial communication inter face. Default setting is RS-232, and the mode of serial
ports are controlled by relay IC. If you would like to use RS-422/485, just need
change the BIOS setting. You can find the detail BIOS setting of serial ports in Chap-
ter 3.

Figure 2.11 COM Port Connector

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 Chapter 2
Table 2.7: COM Connector Pin Assignments
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Pin Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name
1 DCD Tx- DATA-
2 RxD Tx+ DATA+
3 TxD Rx+ NC
4 DTR Rx- NC

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5 GND GND GND
6 DSR NC NC
7 RTS NC NC
8 CTS NC NC
9 RI NC NC

Note! NC represents “No Connection”.

2.5 Peripheral Installation

2.5.1 HDD Installation
1. Unscrew the bottom cover screws. (marked with "HDD")

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 2. Remove the four SNAP RIVETs from the bottom cover.

3. Secure 2.5" SATA HDD onto the bottom cover. The screws are in the accessory
box.

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 Chapter 2
Hardware installation
4. Connect SATA signal and power cable to the 2.5" SATA HDD.

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 5. Secure the bottom cover in its original position.

2.5.2 RAM Installation

1. Unscrew the four screws on bottom cover. (marked with "RAM")

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2. Unscrew the four screws on the sides of ARK-1120.

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3. Unscrew the four screws on the front/rear face plate of ARK-1120.

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 4. Remove aluminum top chassis and install RAM.

5. Replace the aluminum top chassis and secure all screws.

2.5.3 CF Installation
Please refer servicing to qualified Advantech personnel. Use only Advantech CTOS
service or T-Parts OEM.

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 Chapter 3
3 BIOS Settings
This chapter introduces how to
set BIOS configuration data.
 AMIBIOS has been integrated into a plethora of motherboards for over a decade.
With the AMIBIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control the var-
ious system features. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the ARK-1120
BIOS setup screens.
AMI's BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows the user to modify the
basic system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed CMOS so it
retains the setup information when the power is turned off.

3.1 Entering Setup

Turn on the computer and check for the “patch" code. If there is a number assigned
to the patch code, it means that the BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no number
assigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer to
obtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU's system status is
valid. After ensuring that you have a number assigned to the patch code, press
<DEL> and you will immediately be allowed to enter setup.

Figure 3.1 Setup Program Initial Screen

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3.1.1 Main Setup

Chapter 3
When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You
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.

BIOS Settings
Figure 3.2 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.

3.1.1.1 System Time / System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem 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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3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the ARK-1120 setup screen to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen,
such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an
Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <arrow> keys, and smack-
ing <enter>. 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 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen

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3.1.2.1 CPU Configuration

Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.4 CPU Configuration Setting

 Max CPUID Value Limit

This item allows you to limit CPUID maximum value.
 Execute-Disable Bit Capability
This item allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution page protection
technology.
 Hyper Threading Technology
This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Hyper Threading technology.
 Intel® C-STATE tech
This item allows the CPU to save power during idle mode.
 Enhanced C-States
CPU idle set to enhanced C-States, disabled by Intel® C-STATE tech item.

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3.1.2.2 IDE Configuration

Figure 3.5 IDE Configuration

 ATA/IDE Configuration
This item allows you to select Disabled / Compatible / Enhanced.
 Legacy IDE Channels
When set to Enhanced mode you can select IDE or AHCI mode. When select
Compatible mode you can select SATA only / SATA pri, PATA sec or PATA only.
 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE device, and displays the status of auto
detection of IDE device.
– Type: Select the type of SATA driver.[Not Installed][Auto][CD/DVD][ARMD]
– LBA/Large Mode: Enables or Disables the LBA mode.
– Block (Multi-Sector Transfer): Enables or disables data multi-sectors trans-
fers.
– PIO Mode: Select the PIO mode.
– DMA Mode: Select the DMA mode.
– S.M.A.R.T.: Select the smart monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology.
– 32Bit Data Transfer: Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
 Hard Disk Write Protect
Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is
accessed through BIOS.
 IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
This item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI
device(s).

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3.1.2.3 Super I/O Configuration

Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.6 Super I/O Configuration

 Serial Port1 / Port2 address

This item allows you to select serial port1 ~ port2 of base addresses.
 Serial Port1 / Port2 IRQ
This item allows you to select serial port1 ~ port2 of IRQ.
 Serial Port3 / Port4 address (ARK-1120F only)
This item allows you to select serial port3 ~ port4 of base addresses.
 Serial Port3 / Port4 IRQ (ARK-1120F only)
This item allows you to select serial port3 ~ port4 of IRQ.
 Serial Port3 / Port4 Mode (ARK-1120F only)
This item allows you to select serial port3 ~ port4 mode as RS-232/RS-422/RS-
485. The default setting is RS-232.
 WatchDog function
This item allows you to enable WatchDog function by minutes or seconds.

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3.1.2.4 Hardware Health Configuration

Figure 3.7 Hardware Health Configuration

 H/W Health Function

This item allows you to control H/W monitoring.
 Temperature & Voltage show
CPU/System Temperature
Vcore / +3.3 Vin / +5 Vin / +12 Vin / VBAT

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3.1.2.5 ACPI Settings

Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.8 ACPI Settings

 General ACPI Configuration

Figure 3.9 General ACPI Configuration

– Suspend mode
Select the ACPI state used for system suspend.
– Repost Video on S3 Resume
This item allows you to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

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  Advanced ACPI Configuration

Figure 3.10 Advanced ACPI Configuration

– ACPI Version Features

This item allows you to enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit fixed system descrip-
tion tables.
– ACPI APIC support
Include APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
– AMI OEMB table
Include OEMB table pointer to R(x)SDT pointer lists.
– Headless mode
Enable / Disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.

 Chipset ACPI Configuration

Figure 3.11 Chipset ACPI Configuration

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 – Energy Lake Feature

Chapter 3
Allows you to configure Intel®s Energy Lake power management technology.
– APIC ACPI SCI IRQ
Enable/Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.
– USB Device Wakeup From S3
Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup from S3.
– High Performance Event Timer
Enable/Disable High performance Event timer.

BIOS Settings
3.1.2.6 AHCI Configuration

Figure 3.12 AHCI Configuration

 AHCI Port0 / Port1

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This dis-
plays the status of whatever IDE device or devices that may have been
detected.

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3.1.2.7 APM Configuration

Figure 3.13 APM Configuration

 Power Management/APM
Enable or disable APM.
 Power Button Mode
Power on, off, or enter suspend mode when the power button is pressed. The
following options are also available.
 Restore on AC power Loss
Use this to set up the system response after a power failure. The "Off" setting
keeps the system powered off after power failure, the “On” setting boots up the
system after failure, and the "Last State" returns the system to the status just
before power failure.
 Resume On PME#
Enable / Disable RI to generate a wake event.
 Resume On RTC Alarm
Enable / Disable PME to generate a wake event.

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3.1.2.8 Event Log Configuration

Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.14 Event Log Configuration

 View Event Log

View all unread events on the event Log.
 Mark all events as read
Mark all unread events as read.
 Clear Event Log
Discard all events in the event Log.

3.1.2.9 MPS Configuration

Figure 3.15 MPS Configuration

 MPS Revision
This item allows you to select MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) revision.

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3.1.2.10 Smbios Configuration

Figure 3.16 Smbios Configuration

 SMBIOS SMI Support

SMBIOS SMI wrapper support for PnP function 50h-54h.

3.1.2.11 USB Configuration

Figure 3.17 USB Configuration

 Legacy USB Support

Enables support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB
devices are connected.
 USB 2.0 Controller Mode
This item allows you to select HiSpeed(480Mbps) or FullSpeed (12Mpbs).

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 BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Chapter 3
This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI owner-
ship change should claim by EHCI driver.
 Hotplug USB FDD Support
A dummy FDD device is created that will be associated with the hotplugged
FDD later. Auto option creates this dummy device only if there is no USB FDD
present.

 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

BIOS Settings
Figure 3.18 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

– USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start
unit command.
– Emulation Type
If Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as a floppy drives
and the remaining as hard drives. Force FDD option can be used to force an
FDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (E.g., a. ZIP drive).

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3.1.3 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Select the PCI/PnP tab from the ARK-1120 setup screen to enter the Plug and Play
BIOS Setup screen. You can display a Plug and Play BIOS Setup option by highlight-
ing it using the <arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in
this section. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

Figure 3.19 PCI/PNP Setup (top)

3.1.3.1 Clear NVRAM

Set this value to force the BIOS to clear the Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
(NVRAM).The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is No.

3.1.3.2 Plug & Play O/S

When set to No, BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to Yes and
if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures any
Plug and Play device not required for boot.

3.1.3.3 PCI Latency Timer

Value in PCI clock units for PCI device latency timer register.

3.1.3.4 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

When set to Yes will assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ. When set to
No will not assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even if card requests an IRQ.

3.1.3.5 Palette Snooping

This item is designed to solve problems caused by some non-standard VGA cards.

3.1.3.6 PCI IDE BusMaster

When set to enabled, BIOS uses PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.

3.1.3.7 OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding
the card. When set to Auto will work for most PCI IDE cards.

3.1.3.8 IRQ3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 /11

This item allows you to assign interrupt type for IRQ-3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11.

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Chapter 3
When set to Available will specify which DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP
devices. When set to Reserved will specify which DMA will be reserved for use by
legacy ISA devices.

3.1.3.10 Reserved Memory Size

This item allows you to reserve the size of memory block for legacy ISA device.

3.1.4 Boot Settings

BIOS Settings
Figure 3.20 Boot Setup Utility

3.1.4.1 Boot settings Configuration

Figure 3.21 Boot Setting Configuration

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  Quick Boot
This item allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the
time needed to boot the system.
 Quiet Boot
If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS displays normal POST messages. If
Enabled, an OEM Logo is shown instead of POST messages.
 AddOn ROM Display Mode
Set display mode for option ROM.
 Bootup Num-Lock
Select the Power-on state for Numlock.
 Wait For 'F1' If Error
Wait for the F1 key to be pressed if an error occurs.
 Hit 'DEL' Message Display
Displays -Press DEL to run Setup in POST.
 Interrupt 19 Capture
This item allows options for ROMs to trap interrupt 19.
 Bootsafe function
This item allows you to enable or disable the bootsafe function.

3.1.5 Security Setup

Figure 3.22 Password Configuration

Select Security Setup from the ARK-1120 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security
Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection are described in this
section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press
<Enter>:

3.1.5.1 Change Supervisor / User Password

 Boot Sector Virus protection
The boot sector virus protection will warn if any program tries to write to the boot
sector.

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3.1.6 Advanced Chipset Settings

Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.23 Advanced Chipset Settings

3.1.6.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Figure 3.24 North Bridge Configuration

 DRAM Frequency
This item allows you to manually change DRAM frequency.
 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
This item allows you to enables or disable detection by DRAM SPD.
 Initiate Graphic Adapter
This item allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary
boot device.
 Internal Graphics Mode Select
Select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device.

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  Video Function Configuration

Figure 3.25 Video Function Configuration

– DVMT Mode Select

Displays the active system memory mode.
– DVMT/FIXED Memory
Specify the amount of DVMT / FIXED system memory to allocate for video
memory.
– Boot Display Device
Select boot display device at post stage.
– Spread Spectrum Clock
This item allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum clock.

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Chapter 3
BIOS Settings
Figure 3.26 South Bridge Configuration

 USB Functions
Enables or disables, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports or 8 USB Ports or
10 USB Ports.
 USB 2.0 Controller
Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller.
 Intel 82576V controller
Enables or disables the Intel® LAN controller.
 Boot ROM
Enables or disables internal LAN boot.
 Wake Up From S5
Enables or disables LAN wake up from S5 function.
 HDA Controller
Enables or disables the HDA controller.
 SMBUS Controller
Enables or disables the SMBUS controller.
 SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
This item allows you to set a delay of sorts.

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3.1.7 Exit Option

Figure 3.27 Exit Option

3.1.7.1 Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed system configuration, select this option to save your
changes, exit BIOS setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration
parameters can take effect.
1. Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
The following message appears:
Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?
[Ok] [Cancel]
2. Select Ok or cancel.

3.1.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration.
1. Select Exit Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
The following message appears:
Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now?
[Ok] [Cancel]
2. Select Ok to discard changes and exit. Discard Changes
3. Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

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3.1.7.3 Load Optimal Defaults

Chapter 3
The ARK-1120 automatically configures all setup items to optimal settings when you
select this option. Optimal defaults are designed for maximum system performance,
but may not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Opti-
mal Defaults if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select
Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

3.1.7.4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The ARK-1120 automatically configures all setup options to fail-safe settings when
you select this option. Fail-Safe Defaults are designed for maximum system stability,

BIOS Settings
but not maximum performance. Select Fail-Safe Defaults if your computer is experi-
encing system configuration problems.
1. Select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
The following message appears:
Load Fail-Safe Defaults?
[OK] [Cancel]
2. Select OK to load Fail-Safe defaults.

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 Appendix A
A WDT & GPIO Sample
Code
A.1 Watchdog Timer Sample Code
Watchdog function:
;The SCH3114 Runtime base I/O address is A00h
;Setting WatchDog time value location at offset 66h
;If set value "0", it is mean disable WatchDog function.
Superio_GPIO_Port = A00h
mov dx,Superio_GPIO_Port + 66h
mov al,00h
out dx,al
.model small
.486p
.stack 256
.data
SCH3114_IO EQU A00h
.code
org 100h
.STARTup
;====================================================
;47H
;enable WDT function bit [0]=0Ch
;====================================================
mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 47h
mov al,0Ch
out dx,al
;====================================================
;65H
;bit [1:0]=Reserved
;bit [6:2]Reserve=00000
;bit [7] WDT time-out Value Units Select
;Minutes=0 (default) Seconds=1
;====================================================
mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 65h ;
mov al,080h
out dx,al
;====================================================
;66H
;WDT timer time-out value
;bit[7:0]=0~255
;====================================================
mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 66h
mov al,01h
out dx,al
;====================================================
;bit[0] status bit R/W
;WD timeout occurred =1

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;WD timer counting = 0

Appendix A WDT & GPIO Sample Code

;====================================================
mov dx,SCH3114_IO + 68h
mov al,01h
out dx,al
.exit
END

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