Vantrontech SBC-EKT Single Board Computer

Specifications

• Product: VT-SBC-EKT Single Board Computer
• Version: 1.3
• Provider: Vantron
• Website: www.vantrontech.com

Product Information

Introduction

The VT-SBC-EKT is a single board computer designed to provide embedded computing solutions for various applications. It is developed by Vantron, a world-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions. This user manual serves as a guide for setting up, operating, and maintaining the product.

Technical Support

For technical support and assistance, you can contact Vantron Technology, Inc. at the following:

• Address: 48434 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
• Tel: 650-422-3128
• Email: sales@vantrontech.com

Disclaimer

While efforts are made to ensure accuracy in technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume responsibility for errors or improper use of this manual. Specifications of the product may change without notice.

Product Usage Instructions

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the VT-SBC-EKT single board computer. Before using the product, it is essential to read this manual thoroughly to understand its functionality.

Intended Users

This product manual is intended for users who are setting up, operating, or maintaining the VT-SBC-EKT single board computer.

Symbology

• Caution: Indicates potential latent damage to the system or harm to personnel.
• Attention: Highlights important information or regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How can I update the BIOS on the VT-SBC-EKT?
  • A: To update the BIOS on the VT-SBC-EKT, please follow the steps outlined in the user manual provided by Vantron. Ensure to download the correct BIOS update file from the official website.
• Q: Can I install a different operating system on the VT-SBC-EKT?
  • A: Yes, you can install a different operating system on the VT-SBC-EKT. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on installing and configuring different operating systems.

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VT-SBC-EKT Single Board Computer

User Manual
Version: 1.3

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Revision History

No.

Version

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V1.1

3

V1.2

4

V1.3

Description First release Added GPIO & COM debugging Updated the description on secure boot in BIOS Added driver description, GPIO & COM debugging to the Windows manual

Date Aug. 12, 2021 Jul. 20, 2022 Jan. 9, 2023
Jul. 24, 2023

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing VT-SBC-EKT 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.

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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. · Do not 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.

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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 · Do not use spray detergent · Clean with a damp cloth · Do not 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. Do not
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.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Product Overview

VT-SBC-EKT single board is powered by Intel® Elkhart Lake Atom® x6425E high- performance processor that has four cores capable of delivering high computing power for various embedded applications while keeping the CPU performance at a maximum of 15W power consumption. The Board supports two Ethernet ports transmitting at 10/100/1000Mbps. As to internal expansion, the box offers two M.2 slots, one for Wi-Fi and BT and the other optionally expandable for 4G/5G connection to keep the communication uninterrupted.
The board comes with an HDMI interface, a DP interface, and an LVDS/eDP connector to optimize image display. Five serial connectors are available to communicate with external devices to ensure a reliable, error-free data path.
Above all, its strong performance, stable quality, and excellent cost performance are second to none for smart business applications, making it a reliable solution for industrial IoT applications.
1.2 Terminology/Acronym

Terminology/Acronym
NC
VCC GND
/ + I O I/O P A OD CMOS LVCMOS LVTTL 3.3V

Description
No connection
Voltage common collector Ground
Active low signal Positive of difference signal Negative of difference signal
Input Output Input/output Power or ground Analog Open drain 3.3 V CMOS Low Voltage CMOS Low Voltage TTL 3.3 V signal level

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1.3 Block Diagram

Single Board Computer

Temperature: -40 ~ 85C

Board size: 146 x 102 mm

OS:Windows 10, Linux

RTC

1xUART Connector

1×2,1mm

M.2 E-KEY

1xI2C Connector 1×3,2.00mm

1xCAN Connector 2×2,3.00mm

1xSPI Connector 1×6,1.25mm
Power&Reset BTN Header 2×4,2.54×2.54mm

UART
SPI[1] GPIO

1×260 Sodimm DDR4 Support 16GB max
EMMC 5.1 Support 64GB max

DDR EMMC

SIM Slot

M.2 B-Key

SATA[1]/USB3[2]/USB2[8]

Support 512GB max PCIE[4] OPTION

SATA Slot Support 2TB max

SATA[0]

Buzzer(9.5×7.6mm)

GPIO

4*GPIO Connector 2×4,2mm

GPIO

PCIE[5] I2C +USB2[9] Processor Intel® ATOMTM X6000 Series
ELKHART Max Quad-Core
Up to 3.0GHz 6-12W

CAN TJA1042TK3 TPA3110D2PWP
I2S ES8336
PCIE[2] LAN7430 MDI PCIE[3] LAN7430 MDI
DDI1
DDI2 USB3[0:1]&USB2[0:1] USB2[2:3]

BIOS
40pin JAE Connector
LVDS

SPI[0] EDPDDI0
PTN3460

2xRS232/RS485/RS422 1xRS232
1xRS-232/TTL Header

eSPI ECE1200 LPC
SIO SCH3222

USB2[4] USB2[5]

TPM2.0

USB2[6:7]

1xPort80 Connector 2×4,2mm

IC
Conn
2xSpeaker Connector 2W/4R
3.5mm Headphone 10/100/1000M
RJ45 10/100/1000M
RJ45 DP Connector HDMI Connector 2USB3.0 2USB2.0 1USB2.0 HDR 1×4,2mm 1USB2.0 HDR(For TP) 1×5,1.5mm
1*USB2.0 Internal Header 2×5,2.54×2.54mm

Heat sink

WDT System Power

DC/DCs Converter

DC 12-36VDC(96W) JACK

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1.4 Specifications

System

CPU Memory Storage

Ethernet Communication Wi-Fi & BT
4G/5G

Media

Display Audio

Serial

USB

I/Os

RTC

Watchdog

SATA

Power

SIM card slot

M.2

Expansion
System control Security Power Software
Mechanical

GPIO CAN SPI Button TPM Input Consumption Operating system SDK Dimensions Cooling mode

Environment Condition

Temperature
Humidity Certifications

VT-SBC-EKT
Intel® Elkhart Lake Atom® x6425E processor, Quad-core, 3.0GHz (Max.) 1 x DDR4 SO-DIMM socket, 3200MT/s, up to 16 GB 64GB on-board eMMC (optional) M.2 SSD supported (up to 256GB) 1 x SATA Gen 3 slot (6Gb/s, up to 2TB) 2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Base-T, LAN7430 Supported (expansion by an M.2 E-Key slot) Supported (expansion by an M.2 B-Key slot) 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 4096 x 2160 @60Hz 1 x DP 1.4, 7680 x 4320 @60Hz 1 x Dual LVDS/eDP connector, up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz 1 x Headphone jack 1 x 3.5mm Microphone jack 2 x 2W/8R Speaker connector 2 x RS232/RS422/RS485 connector 2 x RS232 connector 1 x RS485 connector 2 x USB 2.0 Host (Type-A) 2 x USB 3.0 Host (Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 connector Supported Supported 1 x SATA Gen 3 slot 1 x Power connector 1 x Power jack 1 x Micro SIM card slot 1 x M.2 B-Key, for SSD (2242) or 4G/5G (3052) 1 x M.2 E-Key, for Wi-Fi & BT (2230) 4 x GPIO 2 x CAN 1 x SPI 1 x Power button TPM 2.0 supported 12-36V DC 15W+ Linux, Windows 10 SDK available 153.5mm x 123 mm Aluminum alloy heat sink (fanless) Operating: -20°C ~ +60°C Storage: -40°C ~ +85°C 5%-95%RH (Non-condensing) UL, FCC, IC, CE, RoHS, PTCRB

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1.5 Operating System
VT-SBC-EKT supports Linux and Windows operating systems. Currently this manual is based on the Windows operating system.
1.6 Mechanical Dimensions
· 153.5mm x 123mm

1.7 Power Supply and Consumption
VT-SBC-EKT works with 12V-36V DC power supply with 1.5A current recommended. The power consumption of the Board is about 40W with speakers functioning and 15W with speakers not working. It should be pointed out that the power consumption is largely dependent on the RAM, storage capacity, and other configurations of the Board.
1.8 Environmental Specifications
VT-SBC-EKT works at a temperature ranging from -20 to +60, at relative humidity of 5%-95% for non-condensing purpose, and is designed to be stored at a temperature ranging from -40 to +85.

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CHAPTER 2

CONNECTORS AND PIN ASSIGNMENT

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2.1 Product Layout

(3) LVDS
(20) Backlight (19) TP (21) SATA
(22) SATA power (8) 2 x USB 2.0 Buzzer (28)
PBTN/REST/LED
(1) DC IN

(23) Debug (17) I2C (24) SIM card slot
(18) RTC
(9) RS232/485/422 (9) RS232/485/422 (10) RS232 (10) RS232 (11) RS485 (14) GPIO 0 ­ GPIO 3 (15) SPI
(16) CAN (13) SPK_L (13) SPK_R

(1) DC IN

(5) DP (4) HDMI (2) ETH 1

(7) USB 3.0 (2) ETH 2

(6) USB 2.0 (6) USB 2.0 (12) Audio

(26) M.2 for 5G/SSD

(25) DDR4 SODIMM socket

(27) M.2 for Wi-Fi &BT

The board I/Os will be described in detail in 2.3 Connectors and Jumpers following the sequencing numbers provided here.

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2.2 System Configurations
2.2.1 CPU
VT-SBC-EKT is powered by Intel® Elkhart Lake Atom® x6425E quad-core processor.
2.2.2 Memory
VT-SBC-EKT provides a DDR4 SO-DIMM socket, supporting up to 16GB memory with transfer rate at 3200MT/s.
2.2.3 Storage
Depending on customer requests, the Board may provide 64GB on-board eMMC. The storage capacity is also expandable via an M.2 B-Key slot that supports up to 256GB storage, and a SATA Gen 3 slot that supports up to 3TB storage with transfer rate at 6Gb/s.
2.3 Connectors and Jumpers
This section is going to brief on the connectors/jumpers with corresponsive pinout description.
2.3.1 J2/J1 Power input (1)
VT-SBC-EKT provides a 4-pin power connector and a power jack to supply power for the Board. Specification of the power connector (J2): 2.54mm, 10.0mm (H), 5A, Male, Vertical, White, WDT, THR, RoHS Specification of the power jack (J1): 6mm, 10mm (H), Male, WDT, THR, RoHS
Pin 1

J2 Power connector

J1 Power jack

Pinout description of the 4-pin power connector:

Pin

Signal

1

+VDC

2

+VDC

3

GND

4

GND

Description DC-IN POWER + DC-IN POWER +
Ground Ground

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Pinout description of the power jack:

Pin

Signal

1

+VDC

2

GND

3

GND

4

GND

5

GND

6

GND

Description DC-IN POWER +
Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground

2.3.2 J10/J11 Ethernet jacks (2)
VT-SBC-EKT offers two RJ45 Ethernet jacks each with two LED indicators (L-Y, R-G), green for activity indication and yellow for link indication. The interfaces support 10/100/1000 Mbps transmission rate.

Ethernet port

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

L_MDI_0P

2

L_MDI_0N

3

L_MDI_1P

4

L_MDI_1N

5

L_MDI_2P

6

L_MDI_2N

7

L_MDI_3P

8

L_MDI_3N

Ethernet port
Description Ethernet MDI0+ Signal Ethernet MDI0- Signal Ethernet MDI1+ Signal Ethernet MDI1- Signal Ethernet MDI2+ Signal Ethernet MDI2- Signal Ethernet MDI3+ Signal Ethernet MDI3- Signal

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2.3.3 J39 LVDS/eDP connector (3)
VT-SBC-EKT implements a dual LVDS/eDP connector for connection of a display, supporting a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz. Specification: 1 x 40, 0.5mm, 0.5A, 1.0mm (H), Right Angle, WDT, SMT, RoHS

Pin 1

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

LVDS_B_D0-

2

LVDS_B_D0+

3

LVDS_B_D1-

4

LVDS_B_D1+

5

LVDS_B_D2-

6

LVDS_B_D2+

7

GND

8

LVDS_B_CLK-

9

LVDS_B_CLK+

10

LVDS_B_D3-

11

LVDS_B_D3+

12

LVDS_A_D0-

13

LVDS_A_D0+

14

GND

15

LVDS_A_D1-

16

LVDS_A_D1+

17

LCD_DETECT-

18

LVDS_A_D2-

19

LVDS_A_D2+

20

LVDS_A_CLK-

21

LVDS_A_CLK+

22

LVDS_A_D3-

23

LVDS_A_D3+

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Description LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA
Ground LVSAE_CLOCK LVSAE_CLOCK LVSAE_DATA LVSAE_DATA LVSDO_DATA LVSDO_DATA
Ground LVSDO_DATA LVSDO_DATA LVDS DETECT LVSDO_DATA LVSDO_DATA LVSDO_CLOCK LVSDO_CLOCK LVSDO_DATA LVSDO_DATA
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24

GND

25

GND

26

NC

27

NC

28

VDD_LCD

29

VDD_LCD

30

VDD_LCD

31

SEL 6/8

32

LCD_BKLTEN

33

LCD_BKLT_PWM

34

GND

35

GND

36

GND

37

VCC_BLK

38

VCC_BLK

39

VCC_BLK

40

VCC_BLK

Ground Ground
LCD POWER +5V LCD POWER +5V LCD POWER +5V SELECT 6 OR 8 DEPTH LCD BKL ENABLE LCD BKL PWM
Ground Ground Ground BKL Power+ BKL Power+ BKL Power+ BKL Power+

2.3.4 J22 HDMI (4)
VT-SBC-EKT offers an HDMI 2.0b interface that supports a resolution of 4096 x 2160 @60Hz. Specification: Type-A, FLN, Female, Right Angle, WDT, SMT, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

HDMI_DATA2+

2

GND

3

HDMI_DATA2-

4

HDMI_DATA1+

5

GND

6

HDMI_DATA1-

7

HDMI_DATA0+

8

GND

9

HDMI_DATA0-

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Description HDMI DATA
Ground HDMI DATA HDMI DATA
Ground HDMI DATA HDMI DATA
Ground HDMI DATA
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10

HDMI_CLK+

11

GND

12

HDMI_CLK-

13

NC

14

NC

15

HDMI_DDC_SCL

16

HDMI_DDC_SDA

17

GND

18

VCC_HDMI

19

HDMI_HPD

HDMI CLK Ground HDMI CLK
HDMI DDC I2C CLK HDMI DDC I2C DATA
Ground HDMI POWER +5V HDMI HOT PLUG DETECTION

2.3.5 J16 DP (5)
VT-SBC-EKT offers a DP 1.4 interface that supports a resolution of 7680 x 4320 @60Hz. Specification: Type-A, FLN, Female, Right Angle, WDT, SMT, RoHS

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

DP_DATA0+

2

GND

3

DP_DATA0-

4

DP_DATA1+

5

GND

6

DP_DATA1-

7

DP_DATA2+

8

GND

9

DP_DATA2-

10

DP_DATA3+

11

GND

12

DP_DATA3-

13

CONFIG1

14

CONFIG2

15

DP_AUX-

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Description DP DATA Ground DP DATA DP DATA Ground DP DATA DP DATA Ground DP DATA DP DATA Ground DP DATA
DP_AUX
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16

GND

17

DP_AUX+

18

DP_HPD

19

RETURN

20

PWR_3.3V

Ground DP_AUX DP HOT PLUG DETECTION
DP POWER +3.3V

2.3.6 J10/J11 USB 2.0 (6)
The two USB 2.0 Type-A interfaces on VT-SBC-EKT are designed to connect peripherals to expand the functions.
Specification: 2.0, Type-A, Female, Right Angle, Retention, WDT, THR, RoHS

USB 2.0

USB 2.0

The pinout description of the interfaces is in line with the pin assignment of standard USB 2.0 Type-A.

2.3.7 U26 USB 3.0 (7)
There are two USB 3.0 Type-A interfaces on VT-SBC-EKT for expansion of functions. Specification: 3.0, Type-A, Female, 17.5mm (L), Right Angle, WDT, THR, RoHS

USB 3.0 USB 3.0
The pinout description of the interfaces is in line with the pin assignment of standard USB 3.0 Type-A.

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2.3.8 J7/J8 USB 2.0 connectors (8)
There are two USB 2.0 connectors on the Board for function expansion too. Specification: 1 x 4, 2.0mm, 2A, 6mm(H), Male, RA, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pinout description of J7:

Pin

Signal

1

VCC_USB2.0_1

2

USB2.0_DN2

3

USB2.0_DP2

4

GND

Pinout description of J8:

Pin

Signal

1

VCC_USB2.0_1

2

USB2.0_DN9

3

USB2.0_DP9

4

GND

Description USB POWER +5V Reserved usb2.0 Negative Reserved usb2.0 Positive
Ground
Description USB POWER +5V Reserved usb2.0 Negative Reserved usb2.0 Positive
Ground

2.3.9 J20/J21 RS232/RS422/RS485 (9)
VT-SBC-EKT implements two 10-pin RS232/RS422/RS485 multiplexers. Specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm,1.5A, 5.5mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pin 2

Please refer to the next page for the pinout of the connectors.

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Pinout description:

Pin No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RS232 DCD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI +V5_S

Signal RS422 422TX+ 422TX422RX+ 422RX-
/ / / / / /

RS485 485_A 485_B
/ / / / / / / /

Device name
J20: /dev/ttyUSB0 J21: /dev/ttyUSB3

2.3.10 J18/J19 RS232 (10)
VT-SBC-EKT also implements two 10-pin RS232 connectors. Specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm, 1.5A, 5.5mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

DCD

2

RXD

3

TXD

4

DTR

5

GND

6

DSR

7

RTS

8

CTS

9

RI

10

+V5_S

Description RS232_RIN RS232_RXD RS232_TXD RS232_DTR
Ground RS232_DSR RS232_DOUT RS232_RIN RS232_RIN +5V Power

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Device name
J18: /dev/ttyUSB2 J19: /dev/ttyUSB1
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2.3.11 J31 RS485 (11)
There is another 10-pin RS485 connector on the Board. The connector is not in use for the moment. Specification: 2 x 5, 2.0mm, 1.5A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pinout description:

Pin

Signal

1

NC

2

NC

3

HSUART0 _RS485_RX_DP

4

HSUART0 _RS485_TX_DP

5

HSUART0 _RS485_TX_DN

6

HSUART0 _RS485_RX_DN

7

NC

8

NC

9

GND

10

NC

Description
RS485_RX_DP RS485_TX_DP RS485_TX_DN RS485_RX_DN
Ground

2.3.12 J4 Audio jacks (12)
VT-SBC-EKT implements two 3.5mm audio jacks on the board, one is a headphone jack and the other is a Microphone jack.
Specification: 3.5mm, 4-Pole, Female, Right Angle, THR, RoHS

Headphone Microphone

Please refer to the next page for the pinout of the jacks.

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Pinout description:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 21 22 23 24 25

Signal GND HPOUT_L_CRL HP_JD GND HPOUT_R_CRL GND MIC1_LLL MIC_JD GND MIC1_RRR

Description Ground
AUDIO JACK LEFT VOICE HP Insert Ground
AUDIO JACK RIGHT VOICE Ground
LEFT INPUT MIC Insert
Ground RIGHT INPUT

2.3.13 J19/J22 Speaker connectors (13)
There are two speaker connectors on the Board, providing left and right stereo sound experience to users when connected to the speakers.

Specification of the connectors: 1 x 2, 2.54 mm, 4A, 10.8mm (H), Male, Vertical, THR, RoHS

J19 Speaker (L) J22 Speaker (R)

Pin 1 Pin 1

Pinout description of the J19 connector:

Pin

Signal

1

OUTPL+

2

OUTPL-

Pinout description of the J22 connector:

Pin

Signal

1

OUTPR+

2

OUTPR-

Description 4R/2W SPEAKER ANODE 4R/2W SPEAKER CATHODE
Description 4R/2W SPEAKER ANODE 4R/2W SPEAKER CATHODE

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2.3.14 J24/J25/J26/J27 GPIO (14)
There are four 2-pin GPIOs on the Board for user expansion. Specification: 1 x 2, 2.0mm, 2A, 6.0mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

J25 Pin 1
J27 Pin 1
Pinout description of J24: Pin 1 2
Pinout description of J25: Pin 1 2
Pinout description of J26: Pin 1 2
Pinout description of J27: Pin 1 2

J24 Pin 1 J26 Pin 1
Signal GPIO_0
GND
Signal GPIO_1
GND
Signal GPIO_2
GND
Signal GPIO_3
GND

Description 3.3V TTL GPIO
Ground
Description 3.3V TTL GPIO
Ground
Description 3.3V TTL GPIO
Ground
Description 3.3V TTL GPIO
Ground

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2.3.15 J38 SPI (15)
VT-SBC-EKT implements an 8-pin SPI connector. Specification: 2 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 8.7mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS
Pin 1 Pin 2

Pinout description:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Signal VCC_SPI1 SPI1_IO3_R SPI1_CLK_R SPI1_IO2_R SPI1_IO0_MOSI_R SPI1_IO2_R SPI1_CS0_N_R SPI1_IO1_MISO_R

Description +3.3V POWER
SPI1 SPI1_CLK
SPI1 SPI1 SPI1 SPI1 SPI1

2.3.16 J33/J34 CAN (16)
There are two 4-pin CAN connectors on the Board. Specification: 2 x 4, 3.0mm, 9.2mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

J33

Pin 1

J34

Please refer to the next page for the pinout of the connectors.

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Pinout description of J33:

Pin

Signal

1

CAN1_Hi+

2

+V5A

3

CAN1_Hi-

4

GND

Pinout description of J34:

Pin

Signal

1

CAN0_Hi+

2

+V5A

3

CAN0_Hi-

4

GND

Description CAN1_H
+5V POWER CAN1_L Ground
Description CAN0_H
+5V POWER CAN0_L Ground

2.3.17 J36 I2C (17)
The Board offers a 3-pin I2C connector. Specification: 1 x 3, 2.0mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1
Pinout description: Pin 1 2 3

Signal GND SOC_I2C0_SDA SOC_I2C0_SCL

Description Ground I2C0_SDA I2C0_SCL

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2.3.18 J29 RTC battery connector (18)
There is an RTC battery connector on the Board to provide the battery signal. Specification: 1 x 2, 1.25mm, 1A, 4.6mm (H), Male, Vertical, White, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pinout description:
Pin 1 2

Signal BAT_PWR
GND

Description RTC + RTC –

2.3.19 J23 TP connector (19)
The 5-pin TP connector is designed to connect a touch panel. Specification: 1 x 5, 1.50mm, 1.5A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pinout description:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5

Signal GND GND USB2.0_DP7 USB2.0_DN7 USB_2.0_TP

Description Ground Ground
USB2.0_DP USB2.0_DN +5V POWER

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2.3.20 J40 Backlight connector (20)
VT-SBC-EKT offers a backlight connector that supplies power for the backlight of the touch panel. Specification: 1 x 4, 2.0mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS
Pin 1

Pinout description:
Pin 1 2 3 4

Signal VCC_BLK
GND LCD_BKLT_PWM
LCD_BKLTEN

Description +12V/+5V POWER
Ground BKLT_PWM LCD_BKLTEN

2.3.21 J16 SATA connector (21)
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.
2.3.22 J17 SATA power connector (22)
VT-SBC-EKT offers a 4-pin power connector to supply power to the storage device. Specification: 1 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 6mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1
Pinout description: Pin 1 2 3 4

Signal +V5_S GND GND +V12_S

Description POWER +5V
Ground Ground POWER +12V

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2.3.23 J9 Debug connector (23)
The debug connector is used for Board debugging. Specification: 2 x 3, 2.0mm, 1.5A, 8mm (H), Male, Vertical, Black, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 1

Pinout description:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6

Signal +V3.3A SPI1_POT80_CS_N_R SPI1_POT80_CS_N_R SPI1_CLK_DBG_PORT80 SPI1_IO0_MOSI_PORT80
GND

Description POWER +V3.3A SPI1_POT80_CS SPI1_POT80_CS SPI1_CLK_DBG SPI1_IO0_MOSI
Ground

2.3.24 J13 SIM card slot (24)
VT-SBC-EKT offers a Micro SIM card slot. Specification: Micro SIM, push-push, -25~90, No WP, SMT, RoHS
2.3.25 U11 DDR4 SO-DIMM socket (25)
The DDR4 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 16GB memory with transfer rate at 3200MT/s.
2.3.26 J12 M.2 B-Key slot (26)
VT-SBC-EKT offers an M.2 B-Key that can be expanded as a SATA or 4G/5G interface as per demands from the customer. The pinout of the M.2 B-Key slot is in line with the pin assignment of standard M.2 slot for Key B.

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2.3.27 J17 M.2 E-Key slot (27)
VT-SBC-EKT offers an M.2 E-Key that can be expanded as a Wi-Fi & BT interface as per demands from the customer. The pinout of the M.2 E-Key slot is in line with the pin assignment of standard M.2 for Key E.
2.3.28 J30 PBTN/REST/LED (28)
VT-SBC-EKT offers a pin header that provides signals for SATA/LED/PBTN/REST. Specification: 2 x 4, 2.54mm, 2A, 6.2mm (H), Male, Vertical, WDT, THR, RoHS

Pin 2
Pinout description: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Pin 1
Signal SATA_ACT+ LED_POWER SATA_ACT#
GND GND PBTN_IN#_C SYS_REST#_R GND

Description +3.3V POWER +3.3V POWER
GPIO Ground Ground PBTN_IN SYS_REST Ground

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CHAPTER 3

BIOS AND WINDOWS

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Prerequisites for 3.1 ~ 3.5: · VT-SBC-EKT · Software release package of VT- SBC-EKT · A keyboard, mouse and monitor to connect the Board for easier operation · A host computer running Windows system · 12V power adapter for powering up the Board
3.1 BIOS Introduction
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: · An error 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.
3.2 BIOS Version
The Board supports Windows operating system. You can check the BIOS version of the Board in Windows system in accordance with the following steps: 1. Press “Win + R” with the keyboard to call the command box; 2. Input msinfo32 in the command box and click “OK” to confirm;

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3. Move to BIOS Version/Date on the open page to check the detailed information.

3.3 BIOS Setup
3.3.1 Entering Setup
Power on the Board and the system will start the power-on self-test process. Then press ESC key to enter BIOS configuration page (front page) as shown below.

Description of the options:

Option Continue Boot Manager Boot From File Administer Secure Boot
Setup Utility

Description
Proceed with the booting process
View all boot devices, including USB drives, SSD, etc.
Choose to boot from an internal file, only for EFI partition
Configure secure boot function, and enable/disable secure boot
Overview of all BIOS setup options. You must be very careful when modifying the default
settings.

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3.3.2 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;

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.

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

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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)
3.3.3 Setup Utility ­ Main

· 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 / /.

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3.3.4 Setup Utility ­ Advanced

· 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, PCIe, 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 S4 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.
· SIO SCH 3222: Serial ports are configured here.
· H2OUVE Configuration: You can enable/disable the configuration interface of H2OUVE tool.

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3.3.5 Setup Utility ­ Security
· Information of current TPM device is available here and you can set the supervisor passwords as well.

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3.3.6 Setup Utility ­ Power
· CPU configurations are customizable. · Options for wakeup on PME/RTC from S5 are available.

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3.3.7 Setup Utility ­ Boot
· Users can set the boot mode, the sequence, timeout, and automatic failover of boot devices when BIOS attempts to load the operating system.
· The PXE feature will help users efficiently deploy the operating system through network after enabling Network Stack and PXE Boot capability on the Boot page.

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3.3.8 Setup Utility ­ Exit
· 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.

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3.4 Driver Introduction

The table below lists the drivers in the software release package of the Board (path: Win10 Driver) that might be used to run VT-SBC-EKT and their respective use.

Driver folder Audio Chipset CSME Graphic HID LAN
PSE Serial IO USB2UART
WLAN&BT
WWAN

Description
To provide advanced audio effects and processing options for audio devices
To tell the user if the chipset INF file needs to be updated
To provide support for various features and enhancements for graphics rendering and display
To filter and manage the input of various HID & input devices To provide support for the LAN7400 Ethernet Controller commonly used in network interface cards
To provide support for the Ethernet connection; to improve the performance and security of the system
To provide support for various input/output devices To enable communication between the USB port on the device
and the UART interface To provide various features and enhancements for wireless and
Bluetooth connectivity To enable communication between the scanner and the
operating system

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3.5 GPIO & COM Debugging
3.5.1 GPIO setup
Run the test tool GpioDemo.exe from the directory SW GuideGPIO TestTestGpioDemo_vxxx.zip in the release package to test the GPIOs. Make sure Windows Desktop runtime 6.0 (RuntimeLib) is installed before running the test tool.

When the Enable output option before a GPIO is ticked, the interface is set to the output mode and you can pull it up or down by clicking the bulb icon.

GPIO GPIO0 GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3

Header number J24.1 J25.1 J26.1 J27.1

CPU GPIO GP_H12 GP_H13 GP_H15 GP_H21

Default mode Output Output Output Output

Default level Low Low Low Low

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3.5.2 Serial port setup
VT-SBC-EKT implements 5 serial connectors including two RS232/RS422/RS485 multiplexers (J20 & J21) and two RS232 connectors (J18 & J19). J31 (RS485) is not in use for the moment. In the BIOS system, J20, J21, J18 & J19 are mapped as serial ports A, B, C, D, respectively. After connecting the serial ports to the host computer, if you need install a serial port driver, navigate to the directory of the USB2UART driver (Win 10 DriverUSB2UART) and run the xrusbser.exe after unzipping the driver folder. If you wish to change the mode of the J20/J21 multiplexers (COM A & COM B), 1. Power on the Board and press the ESC key during the system boot to enter BIOS; 2. Nvigate to Setup Utility

Advanced > COM Configuration in sequence; 3. Move the cursor to Serial Port A Mode / Serial Port B Mode (depending on which
serial port you intend to use), and use the up & down arrows to change the modes;
4. Press F10 to save and exit. You can use the TestCommPC Vxxx tool in the directory of SW GuideCOM test in the release package for serial debugging.

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3.6 Installing Windows 10 System
3.6.1 Prerequisites
· VT-SBC-EKT · A USB drive with capacity no less than 8GB, preferably supporting USB 3.0 · Release package of VT-SBC-EKT · A program for making the bootable device: rufus-xxx .exe (path in the release package:
Firmware) · Windows 10 image (path in the release package: Firmware) · A host computer running Windows system · A keyboard, mouse and monitor to connect the Board for easier operation · 12V power adapter for powering up the Board
3.6.2 Making a Bootable USB Drive for Windows 10
Plug the USB drive into the host computer. Run rufus-xxx .exe and it will automatically detect the USB drive. Then follow the steps below to make a bootable USB drive. 1. Click on Device and choose the USB drive you want to use from the drop-down list; 2. Select the ISO image you want to burn onto the USB drive 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;

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5. Click START to make the bootable USB drive;

6. Unplug the USB drive from the host computer after the bootable device is successfully made.
3.6.3 System Installation
1. Plug the bootable USB drive into the Board; 2. Power on the Board and it will enter the boot process; 3. Press ESC during the system bootup to enter the BIOS configuration page; 4. Navigate to Boot Manager in the configuration page; 5. Select the bootable USB drive you created for Windows 10 and press ENTER;

6. Wait for the installation of Windows 10 on the Board.

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CHAPTER 4

UBUNTU SYSTEM MANUAL

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Prerequisite for 4.1 ~ 4.2: · VT-SBC-EKT · A keyboard, mouse and monitor to connect the Board for easier operation · An Ubuntu host computer · 12V power adapter for powering up the Board
4.1 About the System

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution and VT-SBC-EKT is running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
4.1.1 User and password

Users need to login to the system after system boot. o User name: vantron o Password: vantron You can use the sudo su command to switch to the root user (password: vantron).

4.1.2 System information

1. Connect the Board with a USB mouse, a keyboard and a monitor for easier operation;

2. Power on the Board and input the password to login the default user (“vantron”);

Password: vantron 3. Click the Show Applications icon
applications;

on the bottom left corner to access the system

4. Click Settings > About to check more information about the device system

5. You can also run the cat /proc/version command to check the system information.

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4.1.3 Date & time setup
Please confirm if the system time is correct after first bootup. To change the system time, click Settings > Date & Time to open the setup page 1. Toggle on Automatic Date & Time to keep the device time with the Internet (the Board
shall have internet access); 2. You can also input the date and time manually once you toggle off the option; 3. Select/search for the target time zone and set the time format; 4. Click Lock at the top of the interface to save the settings; 5. Exit and await the settings to take effect.
4.1.4 Ethernet/Wi-Fi
VT-SBC-EKT is configured to have Internet access once it connects to a live Ethernet or joins to a Wi-Fi network. Users can add a VPN network in the Settings > Network interface. Make sure you have installed the Wi-Fi antennas before connecting to an existing wireless network. You can input the following command to check the information of the network interface: ip link show.
4.1.5 User
Users will be able to edit the system account and add/delete a user after inputting the password and unlocking the current user.

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4.2 GPIO & COM Debugging
4.2.1 GPIO setup
Please refer to 2.3.14 for the pinout description of the GPIOs. Hardware GPIO0 ~ GPIO3 are mapped as GPIO1, GPIO2, GPIO3, and GPIO4, respectively in the software system.
Use the gpiotool script to control the GPIO pins. 1. Give the user the permission to read and write the gpiotool folder;

sudo chmod 777 gpiotool 2. Run the following command to open GPIO0and set

the level of GPIO0 to “high”;

sudo ./gpiotools 1 on 3. Close GPIO1 and set the level of GPIO0 to “low”;

sudo ./gpiotools 1 off You can repeat the above steps to set the level of

the other GPIOs.
4.2.2 Serial port setup
VT-SBC-EKT implements 5 serial connectors including two RS232/RS422/RS485 multiplexers (J20 & J21) and two RS232 connectors (J18 & J19). J31 (RS485) is not in use for the moment. In the BIOS system, J20, J21, J18 & J19 are mapped as serial ports A, B, C, D, respectively. You have to enter BIOS to switch the serial mode of the multiplexers. 1. Power on the Board and press the ESC key during the system boot to enter BIOS; 2. Nvigate to Setup Utility > Advanced > COM Configuration in sequence; 3. Move the cursor to Serial Port A Mode / Serial Port B Mode (depending on which serial
port you intend to use), and use the up & down arrows to change the mode;

4. Press F10 to save and exit.

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To test if the serial ports function properly, use a USB-to-serial adapter to connect a serial port and the host computer first, then use a serial communication program to check if the serial port functions properly. Alternatively, you can cross connect any two serial ports (TX to RX, RX to TX, GND to GND for RS232, A to A, B to B for RS485, TX+ to RX+, TX- to RX- for RS422) and use one for transmitting data and the other for receiving data via a serial communication program. This allows you to input the commands directly in the console.
J20 and J21 are mapped as /dev/ttyUSB0 and ttyUSB3, respectively in the software system, and J18 and J19 are mapped as /dev/ttyUSB2 and ttyUSB1, respectively. 1. Use a proper serial adapter to connect a serial port to the host computer, or cross
connect the serial ports on the Board; 2. Use a serial communication program (e.g., microcom) to open the serial port (e.g., J20);

microcom -s 115200 /dev/ttyUSB0 3. Type any data string in the terminal and

press Enter to send the data to the connected
serial device; 4. Open a serial emulator on the connected serial device to check if the data is received.
4.2.3 CAN
The Board implements two CAN connectors, CAN0 and CAN1. CAN1 is not in use for the moment. 1. Bring down CAN0 and bring it back up to configure its baud rate to 125000;
$ sudo ifconfig can0 down $ sudo ip link set can0 up type can bitrate 125000 2. Send data; # cansend can0 500#1E.10.12.22 3. Receive data. # candump can0

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4.3 Image Flashing on an Ubuntu Host Computer
4.3.1 Prerequisites
· VT-SBC-EKT · An Ubuntu host computer · Release package of VT-SBC-EKT · A USB Type-A to Type-C cable
4.3.2 Image flashing
1. Connect the Device with the host computer using the USB Type-A to Type-C cable; 2. Open a Terminal and input the following command to install ADB tool, if needed;
$ sudo apt-get install adb -y 3. Check if the Board is connected to the Ubuntu host via ADB;
$ adb devices -l 4. Run adb shell to execute shell commands on the Board; 5. Input reboot loader to reboot the Board in loader mode; 6. Copy the release package of VT-SBC-EKT to the Ubuntu host (for instance, in the root
directory of Documents);

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8. Input the following command to download the image and upgrade; sudo ./upgrade_tool uf update.img
9. Input the sudo password to download the system image; 10. The system will start upgrading once the download finishes, and the Board will reboot
automatically when the upgrade finishes.

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CHAPTER 5

DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY

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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.

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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 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 a 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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