Overview / Features
This product is a fan-less and high-performance embedded type computer with the Intel Atom® processor x7835RE(3.6GHz, 8Cores). Along with its power-saving and high-performance features, this product has a rich variety of interfaces and achieves fan-less operation by way of natural air-cooling.
The product includes varied interfaces such as HDMI, USB-C, 2.5Gb LAN x 1, 1Gb LAN x 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2(USB 3.1) x 4, RS-232C/422A/485 x 2, RS-232C x 1, DIO, and audio in addition to a slot for 2.5-inch slot-in SATA disks.
Embedded-type CPU has been adopted. The use of readily available parts ensures the product to be applied easily. In addition, CONTEC-customized BIOS allows support to be provided at the BIOS level.
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Space-saving PC that contributes to the miniaturization of equipment
- The space-saving design (61.5 × 189 × 147.8 mm (H × W × D)) of the BX-M540 allows for installation in compact areas.
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"Power failure protection system" features power-off without OS shutdown
- Equipped with the "Power failure protection system" function that protects data and prohibits writing to storage in the event of power failure.*1 Along with the lockdown (disk writing suppression) function of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, power can be safely turned off without a shutdown process. Moreover, file system damage or data damage caused by sudden power failure can be avoided.
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High-security design contributes to a highly reliable system
- The latest security functions such as TPM2.0 and Secure Boot, as well as CONTEC's original functions including the USB Boot Protect are provided. This product is designed with the high security required for industrial applications in mind.
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CONTEC-customized BIOS provides useful utility
- Useful utility of BIOS *2 customized by CONTEC is provided. The "CONTEC Fast Boot" achieves Windows startup in 19 seconds.*3
The "Disk Copy" function provides secure disk backup at the BIOS level, and also supports backup in file format or compressed file format. We also offer the CONTEC tools “BIOS update tool” for updating BIOS.*4
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For details, see each setting in the [BIOS Setup] section of the Reference Manual.
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It is the actual measured value when Windows 11 and HORM function are enabled at the factory. Time may vary depending on configuration. Note that CSME, TPM, Network Stack, and SMART Self Test are not supported when the CONTEC Fast Boot is enabled.
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Contact your retailer for more information.
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Fan-less design reduces maintenance work
- The product is fan-less to ensure a totally spindle-less design that simplifies maintenance, relieving the concern about dust or foreign matter to get into the product. Moreover, along with minimized use of degrading parts greatly reduce maintenance work.
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Major types of peripherals are supported with rich interfaces
- It has a variety of extended interface such as HDMI, USB-C, 2.5Gb LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2(USB 3.1), RS-232C/422A/485, DIO and audio.