DM&P Group DMP Electronics Inc
COPYRIGHT The information in this manual is subject to change without notice for continuous improvement in the product. All rights are reserved. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may contain in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current information contain in this manual.
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT eBox-2300SX is the registered trademarks of DMP Electronics Inc. Microsoft®, Windows® and AMI are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and American Megatrends, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries respectively. Other brand names, product names or trade names appearing in this document are the properties and registered trademarks of their respective owners. All names mentioned herewith are served for identification purpose only.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Do not expose eBox-2300 to rain or moisture, in order to prevent shock and fire hazard. Never install eBox-2300SX in wet locations. Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock. Refer to your nearest dealer for qualified personnel servicing. Never touch un-insulated terminals or wire unless your power adaptor and display monitor are disconnected.
REGULATORY 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.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT PURPOSE: In accordance to the general commercial conduct of Trust and Fair Trade, herewith below is the agreement for the protection for both parties, DMP and Users in pursuant of trading. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: With this product, herewith also known as eBox-2300SX, which is a simplified & an economical design of an embedded eBox-2300SX for Special Purpose Personal Computing.
Table of Contents CHAPTERS – HEADING PAGE NO. 0 – UNPACKING YOUR EBOX ................................................................ 1 ` PACKING LIST ............................................................................. 1 ` CHECK BEFORE USE ................................................................... 1 1 – PREFACE ...................................................................................... 2 2 – eBOX-2300SX OVERVIEW .............................................................
` SUMMARY TABLE FOR CPU BOARD ............................................ 14 ` FRONT CONNECTORS OUTLINE FOR eBOX-2300SX.................... 14 ` REAR CONNECTORS OUTLINE FOR eBOX-2300SX ..................... 15 ` PIN ASSIGNMENTS ..................................................................... 16 WARRANTY : TERMS AND CONDITION ................................................... 18 1 WARRANTY .............................................................................. 18 2 SERVICE AND SUPPORT .........
0 UNPACKING YOUR EMBEDBOX Congratulation! You have just acquired eBox-2300SX, the world’s smallest and compact PC (See Figure 1), please check the following items: PACKING LIST FOR eBOX-2300SX SERIES Item c d Description eBox-2300SX VEA PC Max. 15-watts External Power Adaptor, Vin: 100~240VAC • 60/50Hz, 1.0A / Vout: +5.0~5.25VDC @ 3A max. Q’ty 1 1 * Note: The accessories are subject to change without immediate notice.
1 PREFACE eBox-2300SX: VESA PC eBox-2300SX is a revolutionary device, that is especially designed for limited physical space and temperature concerns. No matter you are in a jammed office, a crowded place, or public transportation, it can be easily integrated with a VESA LCD to bring you eBox-2300SX access at any time. It can attach to any VESA mounting fixture, allowing it to be securely mounted onto desks, walls, or buildings, and thereby optimizes your work area.
2 eBOX-2300SX OVERVIEW Front Panel Power LED The power LED lights up, when system is turn on. HDD LED The HDD LED flashes when the system is working. Please do not turn off the system when HDD start running GPIO (optional) 24-bit GPIO connector. CF Slot For connection to Device with CF Card and Micro Driver. USB port For connection to devices with USB interface(HDD, CD/DVD-ROM, Memory Stick, etc.
3 About Embedded CPU Board SYSTEM SPECIFICATION CPU Vortex86SX SoC (System on Chip) Main Memory 128MB DDR2 BIOS AMI BIOS VGA XGI Z9S with 32MB DDR2 Resolution up to 1,280x1,024 High Colors Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse On-Board IDE Enhanced IDE interface, 44-pin box header x 1 Peripheral 1. USB V2.0 (host) x 3 2. Serial port x2(available for eBox2300SX-JSK) 3. 24-bit GPIO (available for eBox2300SX-JSK) 4. MiniPCI socket (available for eBox2300SX-JSK) 5.
4 PERIPHERALS CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTOR Power Adaptor To use eBox-2300SX immediately, take and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. See the left diagram for visual connection. Connect the DC power jack of the power adaptor to the DC Input jack of eBox2300SX. Turning ON eBox-2300SX Switch on power as indicated on the figure on your left-side, the system will start automatically.
PERIPHERALS CONNECTING THE USB eBox-2300SX provides USB port (Two in front & one at the back). Front cabinet USB Ports The second USB port is available for connection to USB devices. CONNECTING SPEAKER/EARPHONE AND LAN Connecting to LAN There is an available RJ-45 LAN jack for connection to the hub of your intranet; and via your server for internet service (see diagram for RJ-45 LAN jack).
CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse (6-pin) The PS/2 Port is available for connect Keyboard or Mouse.
5 BIOS RECONFIGURING eBox-2300SX 1. 2. 3. 4. Take note that AMI BIOS is used in the eBox-2300SX. To reconfigure the eBox2300SX, depress or hit the key to enter your BIOS setup main menu. Select from the menu, the desired setup for change. Press to go back to main menu. Move “Exit” TAB and select “Save Settings and Exit”, press “Y” to save the changes that you just made. eBox-2300SX will restart accordingly to your new setup.
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Features Description CPU Vortex86SX SoC BIOS AMI BIOS System Memory Onboard 128MB DDR2 Expansion 1x Mini-PCI connector (option for eBox-2300SX-M) I/O MIO USB 1 x EIDE (44-pin) 2 x RS-232**, 1x PS/2 for K/B or Mouse 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 1 x Type I/II Compact Flash slot 3 x USB 2.
7 TAKING CARE EBOX-2300SX This section gives you guidelines on using eBox-2300SX – Safe using, Storing and Handling.
USING CABLES FOR CONNECTION To avoid problem, use only the specified interface cables in your accessory bag. The supplier will not be responsible for the connection arising from the other unspecified peripheral equipment. Do not use cut or damaged cables for connection. CLEANING YOUR VESA PC Clean the eBox-2300SX with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes the techniques of resolving some basic problems that you encounter when using eBox-2300SX. For more troubleshooting guidelines, please contact your nearest dealer for technical support. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR VESA PC A. VESA PC does not start Make sure the eBox-2300SX is properly secured and plugged into a power source before it is turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. See section 2 for more information about “eBox-2300SX Overview”.
C. “Operating System Not Found” – A message indicating that “Operating system not found” appear when my VESA PC starts (Windows won’t start) Enter your BIOS setup main menu by pressing key, be sure that your C: drive is enable. If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1. Turn off the eBox-2300SX. 2. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the eBox-2300SX. 3. Restart the eBox-2300SX.. 4. Press to enter BIOS Setup main menu window. 5.
APPENDIX ONBOARD CONNECTORS SUMMARY SUMMARY TABLE FOR CPU BOARD Nbr Description Type of Connections Pin nbrs. J1 IDE connector Box Header 22x2 2.0mm 44-pin J2 CF Device Jumper Close : Master 2-pin J3 USB (Back) USB Connector 8-pin J4,J5 USB (Front) USB Connector 8-pin J6 JTAG J7 RST (Reset) Hear 2x1 2.0mm 2-pin J8 PS/2 keyboard or Mouse Mini DIN Connector 6-pin J10 GPIO Box Header 23x2 2.54mm 26-pin COM Port Box Header 5x2 2.
` REAR CONNECTORS OUTLINE FOR eBOX-2300SX DC Power Jack Power Switch eBox-2300SX PS/2 KB/MS VGA RJ-45 LAN Serial Ports (Optional) USB Wireless ANT (Optional) 15
` PIN ASSIGNMENTS Power SW – Push Button Switch J8:PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse – 6-pin Mini-Din Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Name KBCLK PMCLK GND KBDAT PMDAT SB5V Pin # Status | ON O OFF J12: DC-IN (5V) – 3-pin Mini-Din Lock Pin Socket Pin # Signal Name 1 VCC 2 GND 3 NC J3: USB (90o)– 4-pin USB Type 1 Connector (Vertical Type) Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Name VCC USB0USB0+ GND GGND GGND LAN: RJ-45 Connector eBox-2300SX Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name 1 FTXD+ 2 FTXD- 3 FRXIN+
` PIN ASSIGNMENTS J15: VGA – 15-pin D-Sub Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name MR MG MB NC GND Pin # Signal Name 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 NC 10 GND Pin # 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Name NC VCC HYSYNC VSYNC VCC J4,J5:USB (USB2): For connection to external USB device –4-pin USB Type 1 Connector (H) Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 J10 : GPIO Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 26 VCC GP10 GP11 GP12 GP13 GP14 GP15 GP16 GP17 GP34 GP35 GP36 GP37 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 GND GP00 GP0
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Warranty The warranty terms for eBox-2300SX are twelve (12) months from the beginning on the date of invoice. During the warranty period, DMP Electronics Will repair replace the product covered under this limited warranty. 2. Service and Support DMP Electronics Inc. provides the technical support for hardware problems with your system throughout the warranty period.
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