IBASE Technology SI-324 User Manual

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SI-324
Mid-Range Digital Signage Player
User's Manual
Version 1.1
(Dec. 2018)

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  • Page 1 SI-324 Mid-Range Digital Signage Player User’s Manual Version 1.1 (Dec. 2018)
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).
  • Page 3: Compliance

    0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Avoid Disassembly Do not disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Doing so could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Caution

    Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Jumpers & Connectors Quick Reference ..........16 2.6.1 COM1 RS-232 Power (JP2) ..........17 2.6.2 Clearing CMOS Data (J2) ............ 17 2.6.3 System Fan Power Connector (J8) ........18 2.6.4 CPU Fan Power Connector (J9) ........... 18 Chapter 3 Driver Installation ..............19 SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 7 AMD Eyefinity Multiple Displays Configuration ........41 Setting Up AMD Eyefinity Using Quick Setup ......41 Customizing AMD Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup ..45 I/O Port Address Map ................51 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............... 53 Watchdog Timer Configuration .............. 55 SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction The SI-324 is a 4K digital signage player powered by the new AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 processors that provide outstanding CPU performance and noticeable increase in GPU performance than previous solutions. With the new integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega graphics with up to 11 compute units, SI-324 delivers four independent HDMI 2.0 displays with up to 4K at 60 Hz...
  • Page 10: Features

    Your product package should include the items listed below. If any of the items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. • SI-324 Digital Signage Player • Power Adapter • Power Cord 1.4 Optional Accessories...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    4 x HDMI 2.0 with hardware EDID emulation Interface 1 x RJ45 GbE LAN Serial 1 x COM RS-232 port (RJ50 connector) • 2 x USB 3.0 • 1 x USB 2.0 Audio Jack 1 x Line-Out SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Note: The product performance relies on the system functioning as a whole. The level of CPU/APU/GPU processor, the interaction among the processor and the memory and storage bandwidth, or the functionality of the digital signage application software may affect the product performance. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Overview

    Wall Mounting Chassis USB 2.0 Port Be sure to press the EDID Button to acquire or change the EDID data when the connected display/monitor cannot be recognized, or the displayed image does not fit the screen. Oblique View SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    General Information 1.7 Dimensions Unit: mm SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Motherboard Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Installation of memory, M.2 and mini PCIe cards • Information and locations of connectors...
  • Page 16: Installation / Replacement

    If you need to install or replace the 2 memory module, move the jumper caps, or replace the lithium battery, you also need to perform the following steps. 1. Remove the following 3 screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Memory

    3. Gently push the module in an upright position unitl the ejector tabs of the memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fintertips to eject the module. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Mini-Pcie & M.2 Cards

    1. Thread and fasten the hex nut and the 2. Apply adhesive around here. washer. Then install the antenna. Info: The diameter of the nut is around 6.35 mm (0.25”-36UNC). SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Mounting Installation

    61S plus the weight of the suspending cables attached to the system. Use the following methods for mounting your system: Wall Mounting Installation Prepare at least 4 screws (M3) to install the device on the wall as shown. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Pin Assignment For Dc Power Input Connector

    COM1 port is jumper-less and configurable in BIOS. Assignment Assignment DSR, Data set ready DCD, Data carrier detect Ground DTR, Data terminal ready Ground CTS, Clear to send TX, Transmit RTS, Request to send RX, Receive RI, Ring Indicator SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Setting The Jumpers

    1 2 3 When two pins of a jumper are encased in a jumper cap, this jumper is closed, i.e. turned On. When a jumper cap is removed from two jumper pins, this jumper is open, i.e. turned Off. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Jumper & Connector Locations On Motherboard

    Hardware Configuration 2.5 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard Motherboard: MBD324 MBD324 – top and I/O MBD324 - bottom SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Jumpers & Connectors Quick Reference

    Refer to 2.3 Pin Assignment for COM1 RS-232 Port. Be sure to press the EDID Button to acquire or change the EDID data when the connected display/monitor cannot be recognized, or the displayed image does not fit the screen. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Com1 Rs-232 Power (Jp2)

    Hardware Configuration 2.6.1 COM1 RS-232 Power (JP2) Function Pin closed Illustration +12V (default) 2.6.2 Clearing CMOS Data (J2) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear CMOS SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 25: System Fan Power Connector (J8)

    2.6.3 System Fan Power Connector (J8) Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V 2.6.4 CPU Fan Power Connector (J9) Signal Name Signal Name Ground Rotation detection +12V SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Driver Installation

    Chapter 3 Driver Installation The information provided in this chapter includes: • AMD Radeon™ Graphics Driver Installation • HD Audio Driver Installation • LAN Driver Installation...
  • Page 27: Introduction

    3.2 AMD Radeon™ Graphics Driver Installation 1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. Accept the license agreement to continue. 3. Choose either Express Install or Custom Install. 4. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Hd Audio Driver Installation

    3.3 HD Audio Driver Installation 1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next for installation. 3. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Lan Driver Installation

    1. Run the Setup.exe file. 2. On the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next. 3. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. 4. When the driver is completely installed, restart the computer for changes to take effect. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
  • Page 31: Introduction

    These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Main Settings

    Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. 4.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Acpi Settings

    Enables / Disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some operating systems. ACPI Sleep State Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. 4.4.2 IDE Configuration SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Ismart Controller

    For example, if setting up a schedule from Wednesday 5 p.m. to Thursday 2 a.m., configure two schedule slots. But if setting up a schedule from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, configure only a schedule slot. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 35: F81846 Super Io Configuration

    4.4.4 F81846 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Ports Configuration Sets parameters of Serial Port (COM). Enables / Disables the serial port and select an optimal setting for the Super IO device. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Hardware Monitor

    The values are read-only values as monitored by the system and show the PC health status. CPU Shutdown Disables or sets system shutdown temperature Temperature to 50°C, 60°C, 70°C or 80°C. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.6 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Node 0 Information Displays the memory information related to Node 0. 4.4.7 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy BIOS Setting Description Output Selection Selects an output interface. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Network Stack Configuration

    Network Stack Enables / Disables UEFI Network Stack. 4.4.9 CSM Configuration BIOS Setting Description CSM Support Enables / Disables CSM support. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Options: Do not launch, UEFI, Legacy SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Usb Configuration

    The maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value for a Root port it is 100ms. But for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Chipset Settings

    BIOS Setup 4.5 Chipset Settings BIOS Setting Description Sourth Bridge South Bridge parameters SB USB Configuration Options for SB USB configuration. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Sb Usb Configuration

    4.5.1 SB USB Configuration BIOS Setting Description XHCI0 / XHCI1 Ports Enables / Disables XHCI0 / XHCI1 ports. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Security Settings

    BIOS Setup 4.6 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. Secure Boot Custimizable secure boot settings. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Secure Boot Configuration

    System mode is user deployed, and CSM is disabled. Secure Boot Customizable Secure Boot mode: In Custom Customization mode, Secure Boot policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication. Options: Standard, Custom SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Boot Settings

    Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Mode Select Select boot mode as Legacy or UEFI. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order. UEFI Hard Disk Drive Specifies the Boot device priority sequence from BBS Priorities available UEFI hard disk drives. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Save & Exit Settings

    Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • SDR and HDR Resolution Support • AMD Eyefinity Multiple Displays • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
  • Page 47: Sdr And Hdr Resolution Support

    Dual Channel: • 2 displays: 2160p60 • 4 displays: 1440p60 Single Channel: • 1 display: 2160p60 • 2 displays: 1440p60 • 4 displays: 1080p60 Note: This is about the supported display resolution, not related to the multimedia streams. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Amd Eyefinity Multiple Displays Configuration

    Eyefinity Display Group. So, arrange the displays in a 3x1 configuration in extended desktop before configuring AMD Eyefinity with Quick Setup. To set up AMD Eyefinity with Quick Setup: 1. Open AMD Radeon Settings: Right-click on the desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 49 However, this feature is not supported. Do not confuse with Try Advanced Setup (see below picture), which becomes available after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. The Try Advanced Setup option is used to customize the Eyefinity Display Group created after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Eyefinity Display Group. Refer to B.2 Customizing AMD Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup for details. Arrange Displays after Eyefinity Quick Setup To arrange displays in desired positions (optional): 1. Click Arrange Displays after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 51 (i.e. Eyefinity Display Group + Extended Desktop Displays). In this example, physically connect 3 of the 4 displays first and arrange them in 3 x 1 extended desktop in the Operating System’s display settings. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Customizing Amd Eyefinity Using Try Advanced Setup

    Eyefinity Display Group or in one preferred display. By default, the Taskbar extends across all displays in a single row AMD Eyefinity Display Group. In a multi-row AMD Eyefinity Display Group, it extends across the bottom row of displays. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 53 4. To move the Taskbar, simply drag and drop it to the desired display. Ensure that the Taskbar setting is not set to “locked”. 5. To have the Taskbar running across multiple displays again, uncheck the Position the Windows taskbar on a single display option and click Continue. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Desktop option changes how the desktop image is shown across the displays by resizing it. To resize the desktop: 1. Click Try Advanced Setup (under Eyefinity tab in AMD Radeon Settings) after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Resize Desktop once Radeon Additional Settings launches. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Adjust Bezel Compensation once Radeon Additional Settings launches. 3. Use the Chevrons (arrow heads) to move the triangle test pattern until it is properly aligned (as shown in below picture). SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 56 To customize Eyefinity desktop resolution: 1. Click Try Advanced Setup (under Eyefinity tab in AMD Radeon Settings) after Eyefinity Quick Setup is complete. 2. Click Customize Eyefinity Desktop Resolution once Radeon Additional Settings launches. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 57 4. Select the preferred resolution from the Custom Resolution drop-down menu, and click Apply to save the setting. Open the Operating System’s display settings menu to change the resolution to the Custom Resolution selected in Step #4. SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 58: I/O Port Address Map

    PCI Express Root Port 0x0000E000-0x0000EFFF Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000010-0x0000001F Motherboard resources 0x00000022-0x0000003F Motherboard resources 0x00000063-0x00000063 Motherboard resources 0x00000065-0x00000065 Motherboard resources 0x00000067-0x0000006F Motherboard resources 0x00000072-0x0000007F Motherboard resources 0x00000080-0x00000080 Motherboard resources 0x00000084-0x00000086 Motherboard resources SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 59 0x00000B20-0x00000B3F Motherboard resources 0x00000900-0x0000090F Motherboard resources 0x00000910-0x0000091F Motherboard resources 0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker 0x00000081-0x00000083 Direct memory access controller 0x00000087-0x00000087 Direct memory access controller 0x00000089-0x0000008B Direct memory access controller 0x0000008F-0x0000008F Direct memory access controller 0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    IRQ 54 AMD High Definition Audio Controller IRQ 54 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ 4294967285 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 4294967284 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 4294967283 AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 11 Graphics IRQ 55 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 61 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967268 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967267 AMD USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) IRQ 4294967289 AMD PSP 10.0 Device IRQ 4294967288 AMD PSP 10.0 Device SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    Fintek 81846, program abort.\n"); return(1); }//if (SIO == 0) if (argc != 2) printf(" Parameter incorrect!!\n"); return (1); bTime = strtol (argv[1], endptr, 10); printf("System will reset after %d seconds\n", bTime); if (bTime) EnableWDT(bTime); } else DisableWDT(); } return 0; SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 63 // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #include "F81846.H" #include <dos.h> //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int F81846_BASE; void Unlock_F81846 (void); void Lock_F81846 (void); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_F81846(void) unsigned int result; unsigned char ucDid; SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 64 LD); Lock_F81846(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Set_F81846_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_F81846(); outportb(F81846_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(F81846_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_F81846(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_F81846_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81846(); outportb(F81846_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81846_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81846(); return Result; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- SI-324 User Manual...
  • Page 65 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #defineF81846_INDEX_PORT (F81846_BASE) #defineF81846_DATA_PORT (F81846_BASE+1) //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #defineF81846_REG_LD 0x07 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define F81846_UNLOCK 0x87 #defineF81846_LOCK 0xAA //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_F81846(void); void Set_F81846_LD( unsigned char); void Set_F81846_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char); unsigned char Get_F81846_Reg( unsigned char); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #endif // F81846_H SI-324 User Manual...

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