DE965 - Computer AOPEN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Engine / Mini PC
Brand	AOpen
Model	DE965
Dimensions (approx.)	Refer to appendix D (unit: mm)
Power Supply	90W Adapter
Supported Storage	1x SATA HDD (with or without slim ODD)
Memory Type	DDR2 DIMM (socket based on motherboard)
CPU Socket	LGA? (socket with cooler)
Expansion Slots	1x miniPCI (for WLAN or TV Tuner)
Connectivity	Front USB, Rear IO (unspecified), MPI-SATA card
Watchdog Timer	Yes, programmable via Winbond W83267DHG LPC I/O
Mounting Options	L-type holder, VESA monitor holder, vertical holder
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Class B, ICES-003, CE? (laser class 1)
Cleaning Instructions	Disconnect power, use moist cloth, no liquid cleaners
Safety Precautions	Do not open, avoid liquid, use recommended battery
Screws Included	M3 and M2 screws with specified torque
Packing Contents	DE965-HG system, MPI-SATA card, assembly guide, driver CD, 90W adapter, card holder, L-type holder with screws
Warranty Disclaimer	AOpen makes no warranties, subject to change without notice
Copyright	© 2007 AOpen Inc. All rights reserved

Frequently Asked Questions - DE965 AOPEN

What type of product is the AOpen DE965?

The AOpen DE965 is a Digital Engine mini PC designed for embedded or industrial use.

How do I install the memory (RAM)?

Insert the DIMM module at an angle into the socket, then press it flat until you hear a click. Ensure it is fully seated.

What storage options are available?

You can install a SATA HDD either alone or together with a slim ODD (optical disc drive). An MPI-SATA card is used to connect.

How do I mount the DE965 behind a monitor?

Use the VM02 Monitor Holder which conforms to VESA standard (10cm/7.5cm intervals). Attach the holder to the monitor VESA holes, then fix the DE965 onto the holder with M3 screws.

What is the power requirement?

The system uses a 90W power adapter. Ensure the correct voltage and frequency as specified in the manual.

Can I install a wireless LAN card?

Yes, the DE965 has a miniPCI slot for installing a wireless LAN or TV Tuner card. Antenna wires and nuts are provided.

How do I clean the device?

Disconnect the power before cleaning. Use a moist cloth (not wet) and avoid any liquid cleaners or sprays.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Do not open the device; only qualified personnel should service it. Avoid liquid ingress. Use only the recommended battery type to prevent explosion or fire.

Is there a watchdog timer and how do I configure it?

Yes, the watchdog timer (WDT) prevents system lock-ups. Configuration is done via the Winbond W83267DHG LPC I/O using port I/O commands. The manual provides sample code.

What mounting accessories are included?

The package includes a card holder, an L-type holder (with 8 M3 screws), and optionally a VESA monitor holder and vertical stands. These allow flexible installation.

USER MANUAL DE965 AOPEN

Assembly Guide for DE965

Black rectangular electronic device casing with mounting holes and a small circular button (no visible text or symbols)

V1.0

2008/03/27

Disposal Instruction (US)

For better protection of our earth, please don't throw this electronic device into municipal trash bin when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle the product. For more information about the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), you are invited to visit our homepage at www.aopen.com under “Green Products”

廃棄上の指示

Instruction de Disposition (French)

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Disclaimer

AOpen makes no warranties or representations, either expressed or implied, with respect to the content herein and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose.

AOpen and AOpen logos used herein are registered trademarks of AOpen Inc. All other brand names and trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

Copyright © 2007 by AOpen Inc. All rights reserved.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from connector before cleaning. Don't use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. Make sure the equipment is connected to the power source with the correct voltage, frequency, and ampere.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into opening; this could cause fire or electrical shock.
7. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be opened by qualified service personnel.
8. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel :

a. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
b. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
c. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to user's manual.
d. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
e. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

1. Caution on use of battery: Use the battery recommended by the manufacturer or the same type of battery installed by the manufacturer. If incorrect battery is used, it may cause explosion or fire hazard. Recycle or discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction or your local authority.

2. Safety caution concerning laser products:

DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive is “Class I Laser Product” This equipment, built with DVD and/or CD disc drives using laser beam to read or write data on optical discs, is classified as “Class 1 laser product”. While the laser optical drive is reading data from or writing data to an optical disc, do not force open the disc drive door. Press the Eject button to retrieve the optical disc only after the in-use indicator goes off.

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■. Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
■. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Index

1. Outlook ...... 2
2. Open Housing ....4
3. Install Key components....7
4. Assemble the Supporter & Upper Case......16
5. Appendix 1 Packing List....25
6. Appendix 2 Table of Screw and TOQUE....26
7. Appendix 3 Watch Dog Timer Configuration.....27
8. Appendix 4 Outline and Holder Drawing ......32

1. Outlook

Front IO

Rear IO

2. Open Housing

2-1.

Detach 2 pcs of the rear side screw ( FPH M3 screw ) by the electric screw driver .

(Screwdriver torque : 5.0±0.2 kgf. cm )

2-2.

Push the Upper case to remove it .

Front Side

2-3. Detach 4 pcs of the supporter screw ( FPH M3 screw ) by the electric screw driver (Screwdriver torque : 5.0 ±0.2 kgf. cm )

2-4. Remove Supporter

Hand placing a component into a computer case with a red curved arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols visible)

2-5. You will see the kernel of Digital Engine

Internal view of a computer motherboard with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and heatsink (no text or symbols)

3. Install Key components

3-1 Install Memory

3-1-1.

Insert the memory on the socket as this angle.

3-1-2.

Then press the Dimm as flat on the Motherboard, and you will hear the click voice.

3-1-3. Unscrew the CPU cooler

3-1-5. Unscrew CPU socket counterclockwise

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with visible traces and components, no readable text or symbols present.

3-1-4. Remove the cooler

Interior view of an open computer motherboard showing internal components and a hand inserting a component (no visible text or symbols)

3-1-6 Put the CPU into the socket, and check the direction.

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with visible components and a red circle highlighting a specific area (no readable text or symbols)

3-1-8. Put on the cooler and screw it tightly. clockwise

3-1-7. Screw the CPU socket.

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with visible components and a red C-shaped component being inserted by tweezers (no text or symbols)

3-1-9 connect the wire for cooler

Close-up of electronic components with wires and a red circle highlighting a component on a circuit board (no text or symbols visible)

3-2 Install HDD on Supporter without ODD

3-2-1 Install Card Holder

Put the Card Holder on the supporter,

and screw it with 1pcs of M2 screw.

(Screwdriver torque : 0.7±0.1kgf.cm)

Close-up of a mechanical component with a metallic rod inserted into a housing (no visible text or symbols)

3-2-2. Insert the MPI-SATA card into HDD

Screw internal card to Card holder with 2pcs of M2 screws.(Screwdriver torque:0.7±0.1kgf.cm)

3-2-3. Put the HDD on support

Please pay attention to the direction of SATA HDD

3-2-4. and screw HDD with 4pcs of FPH M3 screw (on both flanks)

(Screwdriver torque : 2.5 ±0.1 kgf. cm )

3D model of a computer drive chassis with two red-circled buttons on top (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical device with two red-circled ports, no visible text or symbols

3-3 Install HDD on Supporter with slim ODD

3-3-1 Put slim ODD on the top side of supporter, screw the position 1 and 2 with M2 screw first, then screw position 3 and with M2 screw to fix the slim ODD.

(Screwdriver torque : 0.7±0.1kgf.cm)

Close-up of a mechanical device with labeled components (no readable text or symbols)

3-3-2. Insert the MPI-SATA card into HDD

3-3-3 Screw MPI-SATA card to ODD with 2 pcs of M2 screws.
(Screwdriver torque : 0.7±0.1kgf.cm)

3-3-4. Put the HDD on support
Please pay attention to the direction of SATA HDD

and screw HDD with 4pcs of FPH M3 screw (on both flanks)
(Screwdriver torque : 2.5 ±0.1 kgf. cm )

3-3-5 FPH M3xL5 Screw	FPH M2xL3 Screw

4. Assemble the Supporter & Upper Case

4-1. Make sure Front USB wire connect to MB

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with electronic components and wires, no readable text or symbols present.

4-2. Install the supporter (Only HDD is on the supporter now)

4-2-1. Make sure the MPI-SATA card is correctly insert into the socket

Close-up of an electronic device casing with a red oval highlighting a component, showing internal wiring and components (no readable text or symbols)

4-2-2. Screw 4pcs of M3 screw at the supporter.

(Screwdriver torque: 5.0 ± 0.2 kgf.cm)

Interior view of an open computer case with visible circuit boards and a fan (no text or symbols)

4-3. Install the supporter (HDD and ODD are on the supporter now)

4-3-1. Make sure the MPI-SATA card is correctly insert into the socket

Interior view of an electronic device showing a labeled sample with a red oval highlight (no readable text or symbols)

4-3-2. Screw 4pcs of M3 screw at the supporter.

(Screwdriver torque : 5.0 ± 0.2 kgf.cm)

4-4. Assemble the upper case (without ODD)

4-4-1. Connect the power switch wire.

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with a red circle highlighting a cable and connector (no readable text or symbols)

4-4-2. Connect the Front-USB wire to upper\_case.

4-4-3. Adjust the USB cable to arrange the cable under the supporter. Accord the photo.

Close-up of an electronic device showing a green circuit board and a black plastic component with red arrows indicating connection points (no visible text or symbols)

4-5 Assemble the upper case (with ODD)

4-5-1. Remove ODD door on upper case

Two black electronic devices with ports and a screwdriver inserted, no visible text or symbols

4-5-3.. Accord the photo Connect the Front-USB wire to upper\_case

4-5-2. Connect the power switch wire.

Close-up of a green circuit board with a cable being inserted, showing a magnified view of the component (no readable text or symbols)

4-5-4. Adjust the USB cable to arrange the cable under the supporter.

Interior view of a computer with visible circuit board and connectors, marked with red arrows indicating ports (no text or symbols present)

4-6.Screw the upper case

1. 

Close-up of hands installing a CD-ROM drive into a black case, with red arrows indicating the component (no text or symbols visible)

1. Screw 2pcs of M3 screw at rear side (Screwdriver torque: 5.0 ±0.2 kgf. cm)

2. 

Black electronic device casing with a red arrow pointing upward, placed on a plain white surface (no text or symbols visible)

Back view of a black computer drive chassis with ports and connectors, showing a cable inserted into the socket (no text or symbols visible)

Without slim ODD With slim ODD

Black rectangular electronic device with a small circular button on the side (no visible text or symbols)

Black rectangular electronic device with mounting holes and a central drive (no visible text or symbols)

4-7 Assemble miniPCI Wireless LAN or TV Tuner card

4-7-1. cable and nut

A,B inside housing; C,D outside housing

Close-up of a thin, curved wire or filament with a small protrusion labeled 'A' in red (no other text or symbols visible)

B

C

D

4-7-3. Insert a washer to one end of the antenna wire. Attaching another washer and nut to the antenna wire.

Interior view of a medical device showing internal components and wiring (no visible text or symbols)

4-7-2. Note the hole shape to adjust the antenna SMA connector to insert into the hole.

Close-up of a metallic circular component with four circular holes and a red arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols visible)

4-7-4. Use the screwdriver or the long nose pliers to fix the nut . .

(Screwdriver torque : 1.5 ±0.1 kgf. cm )

Back panel of a computer interface showing ports and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

4-7-5. Align the notch and Insert the mini card module into the slot and fix with screw.

Close-up of an electronic circuit board with visible traces, connectors, and a red circle highlighting a component (no readable text or symbols)

4-7-7. Arrange the wire to avoid damaging the wire. According to the photo.

Interior view of an electronic device showing a circuit board with components and a red curved arrow indicating a path (no readable text or symbols)

4-7-6. Install the antenna wire with the button of the wireless LAN or TV-tuner card

Close-up of a green circuit board with electronic components and a red circle highlighting a component (no readable text or symbols)

4-7-8. Caution: Arrange the wire or cable not well. The MPI – SATA card will damage the wire or cable.

Interior view of an electronic device showing a circuit board with internal components and a yellow arrow pointing to a component (no readable text or symbols)

Appendix 1 Packing List

1 x DE965-HG system
1 x MPI-SATA card
1 x Easy Assembly Guide
1 x Driver CD
1 x 90W Adapter and Power Cord
1 x Card Holder
1 x L type Holder with 8 pcs of M3 screw
4 x M3 - L5 screws
7 x M2 - L3 screws
☐ 1 x HDMI to DVI adapter
□ 1 x HDMI cable
□ 1 x HDMI to DVI cable

Appendix 2 Table of Screw and Torque

No.	Screw Photo Position Q'ty Screw spec.			Torque Screw driver	spec.
1		Rear side 2	FPH M3- L5 5±0.2	kgf-cm	Phillips #2⊕
2		HDD 4 FPH M3-	L5 2.5±0.2	kgf-cm	Phillips #2⊕Length ≥ 8cm
3		Supporter 4	FPH M3- L5 5±0.2	kgf-cm	Phillips #2⊕
4		MPI-SATA card	2 FPH M2- L3 0.7±0.1	kgf-cm	Phillips #1⊕
5		Slim ODD	4 FPH M2- L3 0.7±0.1	kgf-cm	Phillips #1⊕Length ≥ 4cm

Appendix 3 Watch Dog Timer Configuration

The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under these sort of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven. Under normal circumstance, the user will restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero.

CODE FLOW-CHART

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Initial Watchdog Pin"]
    B --> C["Stop Timer and Clear Status"]
    C --> D["(1) set --> Logical Device: 0x08\nCR: 0 x F7\nBit: 4 = 0 Timer counting\n(2) Set --> Logical Device: 0x08\nCR: 0 x30\nBit: 0 = 1, activate WDTO\n(2) Set --> Logical Device: 0x08\nCR: 0 xF6\nBit: 7~0 = 0x00 Stop timer\n(2) Set --> Logical Device: 0x08\nCR: 0 xE0, 0 x E1, 0 x E2\nBit: 6, Bit: 7, Bit: 6\n= 0 GPIO port is programmed as an output port."]
    D --> E["(2) set --> Logical Device: 0x09\nCR: 0 x30\nBit:3 = 1 activate GPIO5\nCR: 0 xE0, 0 x E1, 0 x E2\nBit: 6, Bit: 7, Bit: 6\n= 0 GPIO port is programmed as an output port."]

Set Min/Sec Mode

1. Set Mode

(1)set -> Logical Device: 0x08

$$ C R: 0 \times F 5 $$

$$ \text { Bit: } 3 $$

$$ = 0 \text { By second } $$

$$ = 1 \text { By minute } $$

Start Timer

1. Set Mode

(1)set -> Logical Device: 0x08

$$ C R: 0 x F 6 $$

$$ \text { Bit: } 7 \sim 0 $$

$$ = 0 x 0 1 \text { Time - out occur after } 1 $$

second/minute

End

$$ = 0 x F F \text { Time - out occur after } 2 5 5 \text { second / minute } $$

SAMPLE CODE:

This code and information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. This program just for MB with Winbond W83267DHG LPC I/O

1. InitWatchdogPin:

outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);
outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);
outportb(0x2E,0x07);	outportb(0x2E,0x07);	outportb(0x2E,0x07);
outportb(0x2F,0x01);	outportb(0x2F,0x09);	outportb(0x2F,0x09);
outportb(0x2E,0x2D);	outportb(0x2E,0xE0);	outportb(0x2E,0xE2);
outportb(0x2F,byBit);	outportb(0x2F,byBit);	outportb(0x2F,byBit);
outportb(0x2E,0xAA);	outportb(0x2E,0xAA);	outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);
outportb(0x2E,0x87);	outportb(0x2E,0x87);
outportb(0x2E,0x07);	outportb(0x2E,0x07);
outportb(0x2F,0x09);	outportb(0x2F,0x09);
outportb(0x2E,0x30);	outportb(0x2E,0xE1);
outportb(0x2F,byBit);	outportb(0x2F,byBit);
outportb(0x2E,0xAA);	outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

1. Stop Timer

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x07);

outportb(0x2F,0x08);

outportb(0x2E,0xF6);

outportb(0x2F,byBit);

outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x07);

outportb(0x2F,0x08);

outportb(0x2E,0xF7);

outportb(0x2F,byBit);

outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x07);

outportb(0x2F,0x08);

outportb(0x2E,0x30);

outportb(0x2F,byBit);

outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

3. Set Min/Sec Mode

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x07);

outportb(0x2F,0x08);

outportb(0x2E,0xF5);

outportb(0x2F,byBit);

outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

4. Start Timer

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x87);

outportb(0x2E,0x07);

outportb(0x2F,0x08);

outportb(0x2E,0xF6);

outportb(0x2F,byBit);

outportb(0x2E,0xAA);

Appendix 4 Outline and Holder Drawing

A. LH01 L type Holder(Include 2 piece holder and 8 FPH M3 screws)

A-1

L type Holder is a versatile holder, you can screw it on any place you want.

Exterior view of a black electronic device with mounting bracket (no visible text or symbols)

A-2

You can put on the L type Holder on 2 sides, and screw it tightly.

Black rectangular electronic device with a small button and mounting bracket, placed on a plain surface (no visible text or symbols)

A-3 Dimension of L type Holder. (unit: mm)

Pure technical line drawing of a mechanical component with mounting holes and a central bracket (no text or symbols)

Technical line drawing of a device casing with mounting holes and a central circular component, dimensioned in millimeters (no text or symbols)

B.VM02 Monitor Holder (Include 2 piece holder and 8 FPH M3 and 4 FPH M4 screws)

B-1

Monitor Holder is base on VESA standard (10cm/7.5cm interval) for you to screw the Digital Engine behind the monitor. You can put on the Holder on monitor VESA mounting hole first, and screw it tightly, then put Digital Engine on VM02 holder and use 4 M3 screws to fix it.

B-2 Dimension of VM02 Monitor Holder (unit: mm)

C. ST01 Vertical Holder (Include 2 piece holder and 8 FPH M3 screws)

C-1

You can put the Digital Engine Vertical with the holder

Black metal bracket with four mounting holes and a rectangular housing on top (no visible text or symbols)

C-2

You can put the stand(s) on right side, and screw it tightly.

Close-up of a black metal panel with two mounting brackets and small white dots, placed on a plain surface (no text or symbols visible)

C-3 Dimension of Vertical Holder. (Single Stand) (unit: mm)

Empty white square with a small rectangular border at the bottom (no text or symbols)

C-4 Dimension of Vertical Holder.(Double Stand) (unit: mm)

Blank white image with a faint border and two small rectangular cutouts at the bottom (no text or symbols)

D. Dimension of DE965-HG (unit: mm)

P/N : 49.ADE01.0510

S/N : 088-033-127