Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer User Manual

June 13, 2024
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VT-SBC35-APL Single Board Computer

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer User Manual
Version: 1.3
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VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer

Revision History

No. Version Description Date
1 V1.0 First release Apr. 26, 2021
2 V1.1 Updated GPIO debugging description May 9, 2022
3 V1.2 Updated hardware description as per the design change Sep. 29, 2022
4 V1.3 Replaced the block diagram Apr. 23, 2023

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing VT-SBC35-APL single board computer (“the Board” or “the Product”).
This manual intends to provide guidance and assistance necessary on setting up, operating or maintaining the Product. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the functionality of the Product before putting it into use.

Intended Users
This manual is intended for:

  • Embedded software developer
  • Custom development software engineer
  • Other technically qualified personnel

Copyright
Vantron Technology, Inc. (“Vantron”) reserves all rights of this manual, including the right to change the content, form, product features, and specifications contained herein at any time without prior notice. An up-to- date version of this manual is available at www.vantrontech.com.
The trademarks in this manual, registered or not, are properties of their respective owners.
Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated, or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless otherwise permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly released copies of this manual.

Disclaimer
While all information contained herein has been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume any responsibility resulting from any error or features of this manual, nor from improper uses of this manual or the software. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without notice.

Technical Support and Assistance
Should you have any question about the Product that is not covered in this manual, contact your sales representative for solution. Please include the following information in your question:

  • Product name and PO number;
  • Complete description of the problem;
  • Error message you received, if any.

Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 48434 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: 650-422-3128
Email: sales@vantrontech.com
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General Safety Instructions

The Product is supposed be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local and/or international electrical codes and regulations. For your safety and prevention of damage to the Product, please read and observe carefully the following safety instructions prior to installation and operation. Keep this manual well for future reference.

  • Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the Product. Such action may cause heat generation, ignition, electronic shock, or other damages including human injury, and may void your warranty.
  • Keep the Product away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine casing.
  • Donot insert foreign materials into any opening of the Product as it may cause the Product to malfunction or burn out.
  • To ensure proper functioning and prevent overheating of the Product, do not cover or block the ventilation holes of the Product.
  • Follow the installation instructions with the installation tools provided or recommended.
  • The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of such tools to avoid short circuit of the Product.
  • Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product damage.

Precautions for Power Cables and Accessories
Use proper power source only. Make sure the supply voltage falls within the specified range.
Place the cables properly at places without extrusion hazards.
There is a coin cell battery for powering the RTC. Therefore, please avoid short circuit of the battery during transportation or operation at high temperatures.
Cleaning instructions:

  • Power off before cleaning the Product
  • Donot use spray detergent
  • Clean with a damp cloth
  • Donot try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector

Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults:

  • The Product is damaged
  • The temperature is excessively high
  • Fault is still not solved after troubleshooting according to this manual

Do not use in combustible and explosive environment:

  • Keep away from combustible and explosive environment
  • Keep away from all energized circuits
  • Unauthorized removal of the enclosure from the device is not allowed
  • Donot change components unless the power cable is unplugged
  • In some cases, the device may still have residual voltage even if the power cable is unplugged. Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully discharge the device before replacement of the components.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Product Overview
VT-SBC35-APL single board computer features a thinner and smaller form factor that is easy to integrate. It is powered by the high-performance Intel® Atom TM processor with large storage capacity. It supports multi-channel display outputs and high-definition video encoding and decoding technology to provide outstanding visual experience. Meanwhile customers have the choice between wired and wireless network accesses. The single board computer provides rich on-board interfaces and customer expansion options to meet different application scenarios including smart retail, self-service terminals, industrial automation, intelligent medical health, and digital media.
Featuring high flexibility and high performance, the single board computer could work under extreme environments with extended temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, making it a reliable solution for industrial loT applications.

1.2 Terminology/Acronym

Terminology/Acronym Description
NC No connection
VCC Voltage common collector
GND Ground
P (+) Positive of difference signal
N (-) Negative of difference signal
# Active low signal
I Input
O Output
I/O Input/output
P Power or ground
A Analog
OD Open drain
PCIe PCI express signal
MDI Media dependent interface
BKL Backlight control

1.3 Block Diagram

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 1

1.4 Specifications

VT-SBC35-APL

System| CPU| Intel® ATOMTM, APL-I E3940 Quad-core processor, 1.8GHz (Max)
Memory| DDR3L SO-DIMM socket, up to 8GB
Storage| 64GB eMMC (Optional)
1 x SATA 3.0, 6Gb/s, up to 2TB
Expandable by the M.2 B-key slot (2242), up to 256GB
Communication| Ethernet| 2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000-Base T, Intel I210
Media| Display| 1 x HDMI (Standard), 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
1 x Dual LVDS (up to 1.4b), 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
1 x eDP, 4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Audio| 1 x 3.5mm Combo audio jack
1 x Audio connector| 1  x Mic connector
2  x Speaker connector
I/Os| Serial| 2 x RS232/RS422/RS485| 2 x RS232
USB| 2 x USB 2.0 host Type-A
2 x USB 3.0 host Type-A| 4 x Built-in USB 2.0
GPIO| 8 x GPIO
SM Bus| 1 x SM Bus
RTC| Supported
Watchdog| Supported
Expansion| M.2/Mini PCIe| 1 x Full Mini-PCIe for 4G/LTE expansion with a SIM slot
1 x M.2 B-key (2242, PCIe x4/SATA for SSD expansion, or 3052, PCIe x1/USB3.1 for 5G expansion)
1 x M.2 E-key (2230, PCIe x1/USB 2.0 for Wi-Fi & BT expansion)
Security| TPM| 1 x TPM module
Power| Input| 12V-36V DC
Consumption| 10W+
Software| Operating system| Windows 10, Linux
OTA tool| Blue Sphere OTA
SDK| Available


Mechanical

| Dimensions| 146mm x 102mm
Cooling mode| Fan less, heat sink
Environment Condition| Temperature| Operating: -20℃~+60℃| Storage:-40℃~+85℃
Humidity| RH 5%-95% (Non-condensing)
Certifications| FCC, IC, RoHS

1.5 Operating System
VT-SBC35-APL supports Windows 10 and Linux operating systems.
1.6 Mechanical Dimensions
• 146mm x 102mm

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 2 1.7. Power Supply and Consumption
VT-SBC35-APL works with +12V~36V DC power input supplied alternatively by a DC connector and a DC power jack.
The Board consumes 10W+ (without speakers) of power or 40W+ (with speakers) of power.
It should be pointed out that power consumption is largely determined by the RAM, storage capacity, and other configurations of the Board.
1.8 Environmental Specifications
VT-SBC35-APL works at a temperature ranging from -20°C to +60°C and at relative humidity of 5%-95% for non-condensing purpose.

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Product Layout

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 3

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 4

The board I/Os will be described in detail in 2.4 Connectors and Jumpers following the sequencing numbers provided here.
Memory
VT-SBC35-APL is equipped with a DDR3L SO-DIMM socket that supports up to 8GB RAM.
Identification of Pin 1
Unless otherwise stated, pin 1 of a connector is seated on a square pad that is different from the round pads used for other pins. Sometimes, pin 1 is next to a trigonal mark on the board. When there are two rows of pins on a connector, the row with pin 1 is composed of odd numbers and the other is composed of even numbers.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 5Usually, there will be numbers or marks next to the pins of a connector on the board to indicate the pinouts.

Connectors and Jumpers
This section is going to brief the connectors/jumpers on the Board with corresponsive pinout description.
2.1.1 J2 Power connector (1)
Specification: 2 x 2, 4.2mm, 12.8mm (KH), Male, Vertical, White, WOT, THR, ROHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 GND P Ground
2 GND P Ground
3 +VDC P DC-IN POWER +
4 +VDC p DC-IN POWER +

2.1.2 J54 Power jack (2)

Specification: 6mm (D), 10mm (H), Male, WDT, RoHS

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 8

pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 +VDC P DC-IN POWER +
2 GND P Ground
3 GND P Ground
4 GND P Ground
5 GND P Ground
6 GND P Ground

2.1.3 J12/J15 Ethernet jacks (3)
Specification: RJ45, supporting 10M/100M/1000M Base-T, LED: L-¥; R-G

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 L_MDI_0P IO Ethernet MDI0+ Signal
2 L_MDI_0N IO Ethernet MDI0- Signal
3 L_MDI_1P IO Ethernet MDI1+ Signal
4 L_MDI_1N IO Ethernet MDI1- Signal
5 L_MDI_2P IO Ethernet MDI2+ Signal
6 L_MDI_2N IO Ethernet MDI2- Signal
7 L_MDI_3P IO Ethernet MDI3+ Signal
8 L_MDI_3N IO Ethernet MDI3- Signal

2.1.4 J10 LVDS connector (4)
VT-SBC35-APL implements an LVDS connector, supporting resolution of 3840 x 2160 @30Hz.
Specification: 1 x 40, 0.5mm, 0.5A, 1.05mm (H), Vertical, WOT, SMT, RoHS

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 10

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 LVDS_B_D0- O LVSAE_DATA
2 LVDS_B_D0+ O LVSAE_DATA
3 LVDS_B_D1- O LVSAE_DATA
4 LVDS_B_D1+ O LVSAE_DATA
5 LVDS_B_D2- O LVSAE_DATA
6 LVDS_B_D2+ O LVSAE_DATA
7 GND P Ground
8 LVDS_B_CLK- O LVSAE_CLOCK
9 LVDS_B_CLK+ O LVSAE_CLOCK
10 LVDS_B_D3- O LVSAE_DATA
11 LVDS_B_D3+ O LVSAE_DATA
12 LVDS_A_D0- O LVSDO_DATA
13 LVDS_A_D0+ O LVSDO_DATA
14 GND P Ground
15 LVDS_A_D1- O LVSDO_DATA
16 LVDS_A_D1+ O LVSDO_DATA
17 LCD_DETECT- I LVDS DETECT
18 LVDS_A_D2- O LVSDO_DATA
19 LVDS_A_D2+ O LVSDO_DATA
20 LVDS_A_CLK- O LVSDO_CLOCK
21 LVDS_A_CLK+ O LVSDO_CLOCK
22 LVDS_A_D3- O LVSDO_DATA
23 LVDS_A_D3+ O LVSDO_DATA
24 GND P Ground
25 GND P Ground
--- --- --- ---
26 NC
27 NC
28 VDD_LCD P LCD POWER +5V
29 VDD_LCD P LCD POWER +5V
30 VDD_LCD P LCD POWER +5V
31 SEL 6/8 O SELECT 6 OR 8 DEPTH
32 LCD_BKLTEN O LCD BKL ENABLE
33 LCD_BKLT_PWM O LCD BKL PWM
34 GND P Ground
35 GND P Ground
36 GND P Ground
37 VCC_BLK P BKL Power+
38 VCC_BLK P BKL Power+
39 VCC_BLK P BKL Power+
40 VCC_BLK P BKL Power+

2.1.5 J9 HDMI (5)
VT-SBC35-APL implements an HDMI interface, supporting resolution of 3840 x 2160 @30Hz.
Specification: Type-A, FLN, Female, Right angle, WDT, SMT, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 HDMI_DATA2+ O HDMI DATA
2 GND P Ground
3 HDMI_DATA2- O HDMI DATA
4 HDMI_DATA1+ O HDMI DATA
5 GND P Ground
6 HDMI_DATA1- O HDMI DATA
7 HDMI_DATA0+ O HDMI DATA
8 GND P Ground
9 HDMI_DATA0- O HDMI DATA
10 HDMI_CLK+ O HDMI CLK
11 GND P Ground
12 HDMI_CLK- O HDMI CLK
13 NC
14 NC
15 HDMI_DDC_SCL IO HDMI DDC I2C CLK
16 HDMI_DDC_SDA IO HDMI DDC I2C DATA
17 GND P Ground
18 VCC_HDMI P HDMI POWER +5V
19 HDMI_HPD I HDMI HOT PLUG DETECTION

2.1.6 J11 eDP connector (6)
VT-SBC35-APL implements an eDP connector, supporting resolution of 96 x 2160 @60Hz.
Specification: 1 x 30, 0.5mm, 0.5A, 1.05mm (H)}, Right angle, WDT, SMT, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 +V3.3DX_EDP1 P LCD POWER +3.3V
2 +V3.3DX_EDP1 P LCD POWER +3.3V
3 +V3.3DX_EDP1 P LCD POWER +3.3V
4 eDP_HPD_CONN I LVSAE_DATA
5 GND P Ground
6 DDIA_EDP1_LANE0_L_DN O LVSAE_DATA
7 DDIA_EDP1_LANE0_L_DP O LVSAE_DATA
8 GND P Ground
9 DDIA_EDP1_LANE1_L_DN O LVSAE_DATA
10 DDIA_EDP1_LANE1_L_DP O LVSAE_DATA
11 GND P Ground
12 DDIA_EDP1_LANE2_L_DN O LVSDO_DATA
13 DDIA_EDP1_LANE2_L_DP O LVSDO_DATA
14 GND P Ground
15 DDIA_EDP1_LANE3_L_DN O LVSDO_DATA
16 DDIA_EDP1_LANE3_L_DP O LVSDO_DATA
17 GND P Ground
18 DDIA_EDP1_AUX_DN O LVSAE_CLOCK
19 DDIA_EDP1_AUX_DP O LVSAE_CLOCK
20 GND O Ground
21 GND O Ground
22 EDP1_BKLT_EN_R O BKLT_EN
--- --- --- ---
23 EDP1_BRIGHTNESS_R O BRIGHTNESS
24 GND P Ground
25 GND P Ground
26 GND P Ground
27 +VCC_EDP1_BKLT_R P LCD POWER +12V
28 +VCC_EDP1_BKLT_R P LCD POWER +12V
29 +VCC_EDP1_BKLT_R P LCD POWER +12V
30 +VCC_EDP1_BKLT_R P LCD POWER +12V

2.1.7 J59/J23 RS232 (7)
VT-SBC35-APL implements four serial connectors, including two RS232 connectors and two RS232/RS422/RS485 multiplexers.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 13
RS232 specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm, 5.5mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, ROHS
RS232Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 DCD3 I RS232_R1IN
2 RXD3 I RS232_RXD1
3 TXD3 O RS232_TXD1
4 DTR3 I RS232_DTR3
5 GND P Ground
6 DSR3 I RS232_DSR3
7 RTS3 O RS232_D1OUT
8 CTS3 I RS232_R4IN
9 RI3 I RS232_R5IN
10 +V5_S P +5V Power

2.1.8 J20/J21 RS232/RS422/RS485 (8)
The picture in 2.4.7 presents the layout of the four serial connectors on the VT-SBC35-APL.
Specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm, 5.5mm (H)}, Male, Vertical, Black, WOT, THR, ROHS
RS232/RS422/RS485 pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 DCD1 I0 RS422_TX+
2 RXD1 IO RS422_TX-
3 TXD1 IO RS422_RX+
4 DTR1 IO RS422_RX-
5 GND P Ground
6 DSR1 I RS422_R2IN
7 RTS1 O RS422_D1OUT
8 CTS1 I RS422_R4IN
9 RI1 I RS422_R5IN
10 +V5_S P +5V Power

2.1.9 J39 GPIO (9)
VT-SBC35-APL implements 8 GPIOs for external communication or control/collection of external hardware.

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 GPIO_0 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
2 GPIO_1 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
3 GPIO_2 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
4 GPIO_3 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
5 GPIO_4 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
6 GPIO_5 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
7 GPIO_6 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
8 GPIO_7 IO 3.3V TTL GPIO
9 GND P Ground
10 VCC_GPIO P 3.3 POWER +

2.1.10 J11 USB 2.0 Type-A (10)
The two stacked USB 2.0 interfaces on the Board are designed to connect peripherals to expand the functions.
Specification: 2.0, dual-port, Type-A, Female, Right angle, retention, WOT, THR, RoHS
The pinout description of the interfaces is in line with the pin assignment of standard USB 2.0 Type-A.

2.1.11 U21 USB 3.0 Type-A (11)
VT-SBC35-APL also implements two stacked USB 3.0 interfaces.
Specification: 3.0, dual-port, Type-A, Female, 17.5mm (H), retention, WDT, THR, ROHS
The pinout description of the interfaces is in line with the pin assignment of standard USB 3.0 Type-A.

2.1.12 J55/J56 USB2.0 connectors (12)
VT-SBC45-APL implements two 9-pin USB2.0 connectors, for connection of peripherals to expand the functions.
Specification: 2 x 5, 2.54mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WOT, THR, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 VCC_USB2.0_2 P USB POWER +5V
2 VCC_USB2.0_2 P USB POWER +5V
3 USBHUB_3N IO Reserved USB2.0 Negative
4 USBHUB_2N IO Reserved USB2.0 Positive
5 USBHUB_3P IO Reserved USB2.0 Negative
6 USBHUB_2P IO Reserved USB2.0 Positive
7 GND P Ground
8 GND P Ground
9 NC
10 VCC_USB2.0_2 P USB POWER +5V

2.1.13 J8 Audio jack (13)

Specification: 3.5mm, 5-pole, Female, Right angle, THR, ROHS
Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 ALOUT_L_SPEAKER I LEFT SPEAKER INPUT
2 HPOUT_L_CRL O AUDIO JACK LEFT VOICE
3 HPOUT_R_CRL O AUDIO JACK RIGHT VOICE
4 GND P GROUND
5 ALOUT_R_SPEAKER I RIGHT SPEAKER INPUT

2.1.14 J61 F_Line out (14)
There is a front-panel line out connector on the Board, through which you can connect a line out jack to the front panel.
Specification: 1 x 4, 1mm, 1A, 2.9mm (H), Male, Vertical, THR, ROHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 LINP_AMP2 O AMP OUTPUT
2 RINP_AMP2 O AMP OUTPUT
3 HP_JD I AMP JD INPUT
4 GND P GROUND

2.1.15 J60 F_Mic (15)
VT-SBC45-APL implements a front-panel microphone connector, through which you can connect a microphone jack to the front panel.
Specification: 1 x 4, 1mm, 1A, 2.9mm (H), Male, Vertical, THR, ROHS
Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 MIC2_LLL I MIC LEFT INPUT
2 MIC2_RRR I MIC RIGHT INPUT
3 MIC2_JD I MIC INPUT
4 GND P GROUND

2.1.16 J22 Speaker_R connector (16)
There are two speaker connectors on the Board, providing left and right stereo sound experience to users when connected to the speakers.
Specification: 1 x 2, 2.00mm, 4A, 6mm (H}), Male, Vertical, White, THR, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 OUTPR+ O 8R/15W SPEAKER ANODE
2 OUTPR- O 8R/15W SPEAKER CATHODE

2.1.17 J19 Speaker_L connector (17)
Specification: 1 x 2, 2.00mm, 4A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, White, THR, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 OUTPL+ O 8R/15W SPEAKER ANODE
2 OUTPL- O 8R/15W SPEAKER CATHODE

2.1.18 J16 SATA connector (18)
The SATA connector is designed to connect a storage device for capacity expansion.
Specification: 7-pin, 1.27mm, 8.4mm (H), WDT, SMT, RoHS
The pinout description of the connector is in line with the pin assignment of standard SATA connector.
2.1.19 J17 SATA power connector (19)
VT-SBC35-APL implements a 4-pin power connector to supply power to the storage device.
Specification: 1 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WOT, THR, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 +V5_S P POWER +5V
2 GND P Ground
3 GND P Ground
4 +V12_S P POWER +12V

2.1.20 J40 F_panel connector (20)
The front panel connector provides signals for system power/reset and LED power.
Specification: 2 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WOT, THR, ROHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 SATA_ACT+ P SATA_ACT+
2 LED_POWER P LED POWER
3 SATA_ACT# P SATA_ACT+
4 GND P GND
5 GND P GND
6 PBTN_IN# I Power Button
7 SYS_REST# I SYS_REST
8 GND P GND

2.1.21 J57 SMBUS (21)
Specification: 1 x 4, 1.25mm, 1A, 4.2mm (H), Male, Vertical, WOT, THR, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 +V3.3_A P +3.3V POWER
2 SMB_SCL_3.3V- I SMB_SCL
3 SMB_SDA_3.3V I SMB_SDA
4 GND P Ground

2.1.22 J28 RTC connector (22)
VT-SBC35-APL implements an RTC connector.
Specification: 1 x 2, 1.25mm, 4.2mm (H), Male, Vertical, White, WDT, THR, ROHS

Pinout description:

Pin Name Type Description
1 BAT_PWR P RTC +
2 GND P RTC –

2.1.23 J13 M.2 B-Key (23)
VT-SBC35-APL offers an M.2 B-Key socket that supports a size of 2242 and is compatible with PCle x4/SATA to connect an SSD for huge data transfer and storage. The slot also supports a size of 3052 and is compatible with PCle x1/USB 3.1 to connect a 5G module for high-speed wireless communication.
The pinout of the M.2 B-Key socket is in line with the pin assignment of standard M.2 for Key B.

2.1.24 J51 M.2 E-Key (24)
VT-SBC35-APL implements an M.2 E-Key (2230) that is compatible with PCle x1/USB 2.0 to connect a Wi-Fi & BT module for wireless communication.
The pinout of the M.2 E-Key socket is in line with the pin assignment of standard M.2 for Key B.

2.1.25 J53 Full Mini PCle (25)
VT-SBC35-APL implements a full Mini PCle slot for connection of a 4G module.
Specification: 52-pin, 0.8mm, 6.8mm (H), WDT, SMT, RoHS The pinout of the Mini-PCle socket is in line with the pin assignment of standard Mini-PCle socket.

2.1.26 U3 DDR3L SO-DIMM (26)
VT-SBC35-APL implements a DDR3L SO-DIMM socket, supporting up to 8GB RAM in total with transfer rate at 1867MHz.

CHAPTER 3 FIRST – USE DEBUGGING

3.1 Serial Configuration
VT-SBC35-APL implements 4 serial connectors identified as COM1 ~ COM4 by the device manager shown as follows.

The ports displayed here may not necessarily match the ones that are identified by your device manager, so please be aware of any discrepancies. To differentiate between the ports, connect one serial port to the host PC at a time.

In this case, COM1 and COM2 support RS232 protocol, and COM3 and COM4 support RS232, RS485, RS422 protocols. COM1 ~COM4 correspond to serial port A, B, C, Din BIOS system.

If you wish to change the mode of COM3 and COM4,

  1. Enter BIOS;
  2. Click Device Manager > SIO SCH3222 in sequence;
  3. Move the cursor to Serial Port C / Serial Port D > Mode, and use the up & down arrows to change the mode;
    Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 284. Press F10 to save and exit.

You can use the Test Comm PC Vxxx tool in the directory of SW Guide > COM test in the release package for serial debugging.

3.2 GPIO Setup
VT-SBC35-APL implements 8 GPIOs with details shown below:

Pin Name Default mode Default level
J39.1 GPIO_0 Output High
J39.2 GPIO_1 Input /
J39.3 GPIO_2 Output High
J39.4 GPIO_3 Input /
J39.5 GPIO_4 Output High
J39. 6 GPIO_5 Input /
J39.7 GPIO_6 Output High
J39.8 GPIO_7 Input /

You can use the GPIO Sample.exe program under the directory of SW Guide > GPIO Test > GPIO Sample in the release package for GPIO debugging (to run as administrator).

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 29 In the above figure:

  1. Gpio Pins: You can select a pin of the GPIO header from the drop-down list for the configuration;
  2. Out: Set the mode of the selected GPIO pin as output (checked)/input (unchecked);
  3. High: Set the level of the selected GPIO pin as high (checked)/low (unchecked).

3.3 Enabling Watchdog Timer

If you need enable the Watchdog Timer,

  1. Enter BIOS;

  2. Click Device Manager > S10 SCH3222;

  3. Move the cursor to WDT > Enable (Disabled by default), then set the Count Mode and Counter (time length);
    Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 30 • The Counter shall be set more than 80 if the Count Mode is second;
    • The Counter shall be set more than 3 if the Count Mode is minute;

  4. Press F10 to save the settings;

  5. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the system to get the settings take effect.

CHAPTER 4 BIOS AND WINDOWS

4.1 BIOS Brief
BIOS initializes hardware like CPU and memory, and saves hardware settings for installation and loading of the operating system (OS).
Users may need to run BIOS Setup program when:

  • Anerror message appears suggesting that the user should run BIOS Setup;
  • Default settings need to be customized.

Please be aware that BIOS will be under continuous update for better system performance, therefore the description in this chapter might vary slightly and is for reference only.
Make sure to connect a keyboard, a mouse and a display to the Board before you proceed with any further operations.

4.2 Check BIOS Version
The Board supports Windows operating system. You can check the BIOS version of the Board in Windows in accordance with the following steps:

  1. Press “Win + R” on the keyboard to call the command box;
  2. Input msinfo32 in the command box and click “OK” to confirm;Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 31
  3. Move to BIOS Version/Date on the open page to check the detailed information.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 32

4.3 BIOS Setup
4.3.1 Entering setup
Power on the Board and the system will start the power-on self-test process. Then press ESC to enter the BIOS front page where you can unfold the menus for more system configuration options.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 33Description of the options:

Option Description
Continue Proceed with the booting process
Boot Manager View all boot devices, including USB drives, SSD, etc.
Boot From File Choose to boot from an internal file, only for EFI partition
Administer Secure Boot Configure secure boot function, and enable/disable

secure boot
Setup Utility| Overview of all BIOS setup options. You must be very careful when modifying the default settings.

4.3.2 Secure Boot

Secure Boot is firmware-dependent and requires that the computer BIOS is set to UEFI mode. It is disabled by default.

  1. Power on the Board and press ESC to enter BIOS;

  2. Select Administer Secure Boot on the front page;

  3. Set Erase all Secure Boot Settings and Restore Secure Boot to Factory Settings to Enabled;
    Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 34

  4. Press F10 to save and exit;

  5. There will be a dialog box indicating the system will be reset. Click OK, and the system will reboot;

  6. If you need to disable Secure Boot after that, set Enforce Secure Boot to Disabled.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 35

Check the Secure Boot State in the Windows system:

  1. Press the “Win + R” on the keyboard to call the command box;

  2. Input msinfo32 in the command box and click “OK” to confirm;
    Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 36

  3. Move to BIOS Mode and Secure Boot State on the open page to check the detailed information.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 37

Use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to enter BIOS Setup Utility, which features the following menus in the menu bar:

  • Main (basic system configurations, like BIOS version, processor information, system language, system time and date)
  • Advanced (advanced configurations to allow users to customize the system)
  • Security (system security settings where users can set supervisor passwords)
  • Power (CPU power settings for power management purpose)
  • Boot (system boot options)
  • Exit (BIOS load or exit options with or without changes saved

4.3.3 Setup Utility — Main

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 38

  • Language: You can select from English, French, Chinese, and Japanese for system language.
  • System Time: The time format is : : .
  • System Date: The date format is / /.

4.3.4 Setup Utility —- Advanced

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 39

  • Boot Configuration: You can select the operating system that you would like the Board to run on.
  • Uncore Configuration: You can customize the video settings, GOP settings, IGD settings, and IPU PCI device settings here.
  • South Cluster Configuration: This page provides configuration options for audio, GMM, ISH, LPSS, PCle, SATA, SCC, USB, Timer, etc.
  • Security Configuration: TPM device settings are made here.
  • Thermal Configuration: Thermal management settings are customized here.
  • System Component: Spread spectrum clocking configurations could be accessed from here.
  • Debug Configuration: You can enable/disable the debugger here.
  • Memory System Configuration: You can enable/disable the memory scrambler and other memory-related settings here.
  • ACPI Table/Features Control: This option allows you to enable/disable $4 wakeup from RTC (only available for ACPI).
  • SEG Chipset Feature: This option allows you to enable/disable wakeup on USB from S5 state.
  • OEM Configuration: LVDS configurations are available to change.
  • S10 SCH 3222: Serial ports are configured here.
  • H2OUVE Configuration: You can enable/disable the configuration interface of H2OUVE tool.

4.3.5 Setup Utility — Security

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 40

  • Information of current TPM device is available here and you can set the supervisor passwords as well.

4.3.6 Setup Utility — Power

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 41

  • CPU configurations are customizable.
  • Options for wakeup on PME/RTC from S5 are available.

4.3.7 Setup Utility — Boot

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 42

  • Users can set the boot mode, the sequence, timeout, and automatic failover of boot devices when BIOS attempts to load the operating system.

4.3.8 Setup Utility — Exit

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 43

  • Options for users to load or exit BIOS Setup include loading system optimal defaults or loading custom settings, exiting with custom changes save or not saved.

4.4 Windows 10 System Flashing
4.4.1 Prerequisites

  • A USB drive with capacity no less than 8GB, preferably supporting USB 3.0
  • Bootable USB tool: rufus-xxx .exe (available in the release package under \Win10 Image directory)
  • Windows 10 image (available in the release package under \Win10 Image directory)
  • Ahost PC running Windows 7 or later
  • Adisplay cable to connect the Board and the host PC

4.4.2 Making a Bootable USB Drive for Windows 10

Plug the USB drive into the host PC. Run rufus-xxx .exe and it will automatically detect the USB. Then follow the steps below to make a bootable USB drive.

  1. Click on Device and choose the USB you want to use from the drop-down;
  2. Select the ISO image you want to burn onto the USB from the drop-down and click Select;
  3. Generally, users would like to create a Standard Windows installation, and Rufus will automatically detect the correct Partition Scheme based on the USB drive. Yet make sure the partition scheme is GPT;
  4. Set the Target system as UEFI and the File system as FAT32 or NTFS;
  5. Click START to make the bootable USB drive.

Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 44

4.4.3 Installing Windows 10

  1. Plug the bootable USB drive into the Board;

  2. Connect the Board to the host PC and power the Board on;

  3. Press F7 to enter the BIOS boot manager menu;

  4. Select the bootable USB drive you created for Windows 10 and press ENTER;
    Vantron VT SBC 35 APL Single Board Computer - Fig 45

  5. Wait for the installation of Windows 10 on the Board. When the installation finishes, there will be a Windows 10 icon on the desktop.

CHAPTER 5 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY

5.1 Disposal
When the device comes to end of life, you are suggested to properly dispose of the device for the sake of the environment and safety.
Before you dispose of the device, please back up your data and erase it from the device.
It is recommended that the device is disassembled prior to disposal in conformity with local regulations. Please ensure that the abandoned batteries are disposed of according to local regulations on waste disposal. Do not throw batteries into fire or put in common waste canister as they are explosive. Products or product packages labeled with the sign of “explosive” should not be disposed of like household waste but delivered to specialized electrical & electronic waste recycling/disposal center.
Proper disposal of this sort of waste helps avoid harm and adverse effect upon surroundings and people’s health. Please contact local organizations or recycling/disposal center for more recycling/disposal methods of related products.

5.2 Warranty
Product warranty
VANTRON warrants to its CUSTOMER that the Product manufactured by VANTRON, or its subcontractors will conform strictly to the mutually agreed specifications and be free from defects in workmanship and materials (except that which is furnished by the
CUSTOMER) upon shipment from VANTRON. VANTRON’s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at its option of the Product which shall, within 24 months depending on the Product after shipment, effective from invoice date, be returned to VANTRON’s factory with transportation fee paid by the CUSTOMER and which shall, after examination, be disclosed to VANTRON’s reasonable satisfaction to be thus defective. VANTRON shall bear the transportation fee for the shipment of the Product to the CUSTOMER.
Out-of-Warranty Repair
VANTRON will furnish the repair services for the Product which are out-of- warranty at VANTRON’s then-prevailing rates for such services. At customer’s request, VANTRON will provide components to the CUSTOMER for non-warranty repair. VANTRON will provide this service as long as the components are available in the market; and the CUSTOMER is requested to place a purchase order up front. Parts repaired will have an extended warranty of 3 months.
Returned Products
Any Product found to be defective and covered under warranty pursuant to Clause above, shall be returned to VANTRON only upon the CUSTOMER’s receipt of and with reference to a VANTRON supplied Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. VANTRON shall supply an RMA, when required within three (3) working days of request by the CUSTOMER. VANTRON shall submit a new invoice to the CUSTOMER upon shipping of the returned products to the CUSTOMER. Prior to the return of any products by the CUSTOMER due to rejection or warranty defect, the CUSTOMER shall afford VANTRON the opportunity to inspect such products at the CUSTOMER’s location and no Product so inspected shall be returned to VANTRON unless the cause for the rejection or defect is determined to be the responsibility of VANTRON. VANTRON shall in turn provide the CUSTOMER turnaround shipment on defective Product within fourteen (14) working days upon its receipt at VANTRON. If such turnaround cannot be provided by VANTRON due to causes beyond the control of VANTRON, VANTRON shall document such instances and notify the CUSTOMER immediately.

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