Spectra PowerBox 500 Series User manual
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0 – May 2020
Spectra PowerBox 500
Series
Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual
Contents
Preface
Revision……………………………………………..……………….……………...……………...05
Copyright Notice.…………………………………………………………………………………...05
Acknowledgement.……………………………………………………………….........................05
Disclaimer.………………………………………………………………….………………...........05
Declaration of Conformity.………………………………………………….……………………05
Product Warranty Statement …………………………………………………………….............06
Technical Support and Assistance.…………………………………………….…………………07
Conventions Used in this Manual …………………………………………….…………............08
Safety Precaution …...……………………………………………….………….………..............08
Package Contents ………………………………………………………….…….………...……10
Ordering Information …………………………………...…………………….…….……...……...10
Optional Modules & Accessories……………………………………........................................11
Chapter 1 Product Introductions
1.1 Overview …………………………………………………….……......……………..............14
1.2 Highlights …………………………………………………….…………....……………........14
1.3 Product Pictures……...……………………………………….……………………..............15
1.4 Key Features …………………..................………………….…………………….…..........15
1.5 Hardware Specification ……………..……………………….……...………………....……16
1.6 System I/O ……………………………………......…………….……………………............18
1.6.1 Front ……………………………………......…………………………………………..18
1.6.2 Rear ………….………………………………….………………………….......………19
1.7 Mechanical Dimension …………………………………….………...………......……........20
Chapter 2 Switches and Connectors
2.1 Location of Switches and Connectors ………….………………………………...………..22
2.1.1 Top View ……………………………….……………………………………...………..22
2.1.2 Bottom View ……………………………………………………………...……............23
2.2 Switches and Connectors Definition…………………..….……………………………….24
2.3 Definition of Switches.……...……………..............................................……..................25
2.4 Definition of Connectors …...….……...……….............……………….............................27
Chapter 3 System Setup
3.1 Removing the Top Cover ……...……………………………….….…………………..........34
3.2 Install CPU ……………………………………………………………………….……………36
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3.3 Install SO-DIMM………………………………………………....…………….……………38
3.4 Install a Mini-PCIe/mSATA Card…………….…………….……...……………….............39
3.5 Install a M.2 E Key Card…………………………………..........….………………….......40
3.6 Install a M.2 M Key Card ……………………………………....…………...…….…….......41
3.7 Install Antennas ………………...……….….….……....………...….…………………...…43
3.8 Install the Thermal Pad of Thermal Block…...…………………….….…………….........45
3.9 Install the Top Cover …………………………...……………....….…………….……….....45
3.10 Remove the Front Cover Plate………………………………...….…………………….....47
3.11 Install a SATA Hard Drive at Front Panel …...………………….………………........….47
3.12 Install a SIM Card …………………….…………………………...….……………............49
3.13 Fasten the Front Cover Plate…………………………...…………….……………............49
3.14 Wall Mount ………………….……...……….………...….……………………….…............50
3.15 VESA Mount….…….…….….…….……………...….…………………………...…………51
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
4.1 BIOS Introduction …….……….…………….…….…..….……………………...................53
4.2 Main Setup ……...……….…..……………….…..….………………........…………...........54
4.2.1 System Date …….……………………………………………...……………..............54
4.2.2 System Time ………..……………………………………………..……….................54
4.3 Advanced Setup ……………………………………………………………………………...55
4.3.1 CPU Configuration …………………………………………………………………….55
4.3.2 Power & Performance.....……………………………………………………………...56
4.3.3 SATA Configuration….………………………………………………………...……….56
4.3.4 PCH-FW Configuration.………………………...……………………….…................57
4.3.5 Trusted Computing …………………………………………….…………………....58
4.3.6 ACPI Settings…..……………………………………………………………………....59
4.3.7 F81866 Super IO Configuration…………………………………….....…………....60
4.3.8 Hardware Monitor…..…………………………..……………………..…………….....61
4.3.9 S5 RTC Wake Settings……………………………………………………………......62
4.3.10 Serial Port Console Redirection……………………………………….……..….....62
4.3.11 USB Configuration………….…………………………………………………..........63
4.3.12 Network Stack Configuration ……...…………………………………………..........63
4.4 Chipset Setup …...……….…………………..…..….…..…………………………………...66
4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ……………..……………………………………..66
4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ………………….……………………………………………..68
4.5 Security Setup …...……….………………….…..…. …………..……………………...…71
4.5.1 Administrator Password …….…...……………………………………………………71
4.5.2 User Password …….…………………………………………………..………………71
4.5.3 Security Boot…. ……………………………………………………………..…………71
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4.6 Boot Setup …...……….….……………………………...…..….…..………..…………....…72
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout………………………….……………………………………..72
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State…………………..……………………………………………72
4.6.3 Quiet Boot ……………………………………………………….………………..……72
4.6.4 Fast Boot ……………..………………………………………………………………...72
4.7 Save & Exit …...……….….…………………. …..….…..……………………….................73
4.7.1 Save Changes and Exit ………………..……………………………….....................73
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Exit …………………………………………………………….73
4.7.3 Save Changes and Reset …………………………………………………………….73
4.7.4 Discard Changes and Reset ….………………………………………………………73
4.7.5 Save Changes …………………………………………………………………………73
4.7.6 Discard Changes ………………………………………………………………………73
4.7.7 Restore Defaults …………………………………….…………………………………73
4.7.8 Save as User Defaults ……………….. …………………………………………….73
4.7.9 Restore User Defaults ..…………………………….…………………………………73
Chapter 5 Product Application
5.1 Digital I/O (DIO) application ………..…………………………………………………………75
5.1.1 Digital I/O Programming Guide ………………………………………………………75
5.2 Digital I/O (DIO) Hardware Specification ……….……………………………………82
5.2.1 DIO Connector Definition ………………...……………...............................83
Chapter 6 Optional Modules and Accessories
6.1 PB-500-M12 Module Pin Definition & Settings……………………………….................86
6.2 PB-500-COM Module Pin Definition & Settings…………………….....…………….……87
6.3 PB-500-IGN Module Pin Definition & Settings………………………………..................88
6.4 Install an MXM Module....….…..……….…..….……..…….……….……….……............89
6.5 Install a High Speed CMI Module……….…..….……..…….……….……….……............92
6.6 Install a PB-500-PoE Module….…..……….…..….…..…….……….……….……............95
6.7 Install a PB-500-DIO Module….…..……….…..….….…….……….….…….……............98
6.8 Install a PB-500-COM Module….…..…….…..…...…….……….….…….……............100
6.9 Install an PB-500-IGN Module….…..……….….……..…….……….……….……..........102
6.10 Install an External Fan….…..……….….….……...…….……….….……….……..........103
6.11 DIN-Rail Mount Brackets….…..……….….….…..…….……….….….…….….…..........105
6.12 Side Mount Bracket…..……….…..….…..….…..….…….…..….…….….…..........106
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Preface
Revision
Revision Description Date
1.00 First Release 2020/05/19
Copyright Notice
© 2020 by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be
copied, modified, or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the
prior written permission of Spectra GmbH & Co. KG. All information and specification
provided in this manual are for reference only and remain subject to change without prior
notice.
Acknowledgement
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject
to change without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Spectra. This
product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are
periodically made to the information herein to correct such errors, and these changes are
incorporated into new editions of the publication.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
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
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interference to radio communications. Operation 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.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European
Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain
CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE
compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Spectra products are warranted by Spectra GmbH & Co. KG to be free from defect in
materials and workmanship starting from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The
actual warranty period of Spectra products vary with product categories. During the warranty
period, we shall, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be
defective under normal operation.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by damage resulting from
natural disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.), environmental and
atmospheric disturbances, other external forces such as power line disturbances, plugging
the board in under power, or incorrect cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and
unauthorized alteration or repair, and the product in question is either software, or an
expendable item (such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted
RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and
obtain a RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form. Our
staff is available at any time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate
service.
RMA Instruction
Customers must fill in Spectra Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request
Form and obtain a RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Spectra for
service.
Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and
note anything abnormal and describe the problems on the “Spectra Service Form”
for the RMA number apply process.
Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Spectra will charge for repairs to
products whose warranty period has expired. Spectra will also charge for repairs to
products if the damage resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric
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disturbances, or other external forces through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized
alteration or repair. If charges will be incurred for a repair, Spectra lists all charges,
and will wait for customer’s approval before performing the repair.
Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during
transit, to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or
equivalent.
Customers can be send back the faulty products with or without accessories
(manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the system. If the components
were suspected as part of the problems, please note clearly which components are
included. Otherwise, Spectra is not responsible for the devices/parts.
Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings
and actions taken.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Spectra website at www.spectra.de where you can find the latest information
about the product.
2. Contact our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you
need additional assistance. Please have 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
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions.
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment 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. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment
to the power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches
the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and
current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on
the product.
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
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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.
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 work according to the user's
manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Equipment intended only for use in a RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA.
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Package Contents
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the
package.
Item Description Q’ty
1 Spectra PowerBox 500 GPU Computer 1
2 Remote Power On/Off Terminal Block Connector 1
3 Utility Driver DVD 1
4 Fan Terminal Block Connector 2
5 CPU Heat Sink and Thermal Pad 1
6 DVI-I to VGA Adaptor 1
7 Screws Pack 1
8 Wall Mount Kit 1
9 Power Terminal Block Connector 2
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Ordering Information
Model No. Product Description
Spectra
PowerBox 500 9/8th Gen Intel®Xeon®/Core™ Embedded GPU Computer,
Supports 1x MXM 3.1 GPU Expansion Socket
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