Description
EPC37U VER1.1 Multi-Display Industrial Motherboard with Touchscreen Wake-up
A versatile industrial motherboard supporting Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U processors, comprehensive display outputs (VGA, HDMI, LVDS, eDP), touchscreen wake-up functionality, extensive serial connectivity, and legacy OS support for industrial automation, HMI, and kiosk applications.
📋 Product Overview
The EPC37U VER1.1 is a feature-rich industrial motherboard designed for applications requiring extensive display connectivity, legacy operating system support, and industrial-grade reliability. Featuring support for Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, multiple display outputs (VGA, HDMI, LVDS, eDP), unique touchscreen wake-up capability via powered USB headers, comprehensive serial communication (6 RS232 with 4 RS485 support), and compatibility with Windows XP through Windows 10, this board provides exceptional flexibility for industrial automation, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, digital signage, kiosks, and legacy industrial computing applications where display versatility and backward compatibility are essential.
🛠️ Key Features
✓Legacy Processor Support: Compatible with Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U Core™ i3/i5/i7, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors with Windows XP compatibility.
✓Touchscreen Wake-up: Two powered USB headers enable touchscreen wake-up functionality for energy-efficient kiosk and HMI applications.
✓Comprehensive Display Options: VGA, HDMI, LVDS, and eDP interfaces for versatile multi-display configurations.
✓Extensive Serial Connectivity: Six RS232 serial ports with support for four RS485 interfaces for industrial communication.
✓Legacy OS Support: Compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Linux for maximum software flexibility.
✓High-Speed Connectivity: 9 USB ports (4x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0) and dual Gigabit Ethernet.
✓Dual Wireless Expansion: Two Mini-PCIe slots for Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, or other expansion modules.
🔧 Core System Specifications
CPU
Intel® Core™ i3-3217U dual-core processor @ 1.8GHz (included)
Compatible with Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U Core™ i3/i5/i7, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Compatible with Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U Core™ i3/i5/i7, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Chipset
Intel® HM65/HM77/HM76 high-speed chipset
Memory (DDR3L)
1 x SO-DIMM slot, supports 1600/1333 MHz DDR3L, maximum 8GB (Single Channel)
Storage
1 x SATA 2.0 interface
1 x mSATA 3.0 slot
1 x mSATA 3.0 slot
Operating System
Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Linux
Graphics
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics (varies by CPU model)
Supports multiple simultaneous displays via VGA, HDMI, LVDS, and eDP
Supports multiple simultaneous displays via VGA, HDMI, LVDS, and eDP
🎥 Display & Audio Interfaces
Display Outputs
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI port
1 x LVDS interface
1 x eDP interface
Supports multiple simultaneous display configurations for advanced HMI and kiosk applications
1 x HDMI port
1 x LVDS interface
1 x eDP interface
Supports multiple simultaneous display configurations for advanced HMI and kiosk applications
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC262/662/897 HD Audio
Audio Ports
1 x Standard 3.5mm audio jack (supports microphone input and line output)
1 x 4-pin amplifier interface for external audio amplification
1 x 4-pin amplifier interface for external audio amplification
🔌 Connectivity & I/O Ports
USB Ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
5 x USB 2.0 ports
Total 9 USB ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity
5 x USB 2.0 ports
Total 9 USB ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity
Touchscreen Wake-up
2 x Powered USB headers
Enables touchscreen wake-up functionality for energy-saving kiosk and HMI applications
Enables touchscreen wake-up functionality for energy-saving kiosk and HMI applications
Network
2 x Realtek Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps)
Optional: Single network port configuration available
Optional: Single network port configuration available
Serial Ports
6 x RS232 serial ports (from description)
2 x COM ports with default support for 2 x RS485 interfaces
Comprehensive serial connectivity for industrial automation and control systems
2 x COM ports with default support for 2 x RS485 interfaces
Comprehensive serial connectivity for industrial automation and control systems
Expansion Slots
2 x Mini-PCIe slots (support Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, or other expansion modules)
Dual expansion capability for wireless connectivity and additional functions
Dual expansion capability for wireless connectivity and additional functions
Fan Interfaces
1 x 4-pin CPU fan header (supports PWM control)
1 x 4-pin system fan header
Comprehensive thermal management support for system cooling
1 x 4-pin system fan header
Comprehensive thermal management support for system cooling
System Controls
1 x Clear CMOS button for easy BIOS reset and recovery
GPIO
Supports 4-channel input & 4-channel output GPIO
Watchdog Timer
Hardware reset function (256 levels, 0~255 seconds)
⚡ Power Specifications
Input Voltage
DC 12V ±5%
Touchscreen Power
Powered USB headers provide continuous power to touchscreen interfaces
Enables wake-from-sleep functionality when touchscreen is activated
Enables wake-from-sleep functionality when touchscreen is activated
Thermal Management
Dedicated CPU and system fan headers with PWM support for active cooling solutions
🌎 Environmental & Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +60°C (Wide-temperature operation suitable for industrial environments)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +70°C
Operating Humidity
5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions
190mm × 150mm (Compact industrial form factor)
⚠️ Important Notes
Legacy CPU & OS Compatibility: This motherboard supports Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U series processors and is compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10. This makes it ideal for applications requiring legacy software or OS compatibility. The board comes with Intel® Core™ i3-3217U processor installed.
Touchscreen Wake-up Functionality: The two powered USB headers enable touchscreen wake-up from sleep mode. This feature is particularly useful for kiosk, digital signage, and HMI applications where energy efficiency and instant responsiveness are required.
Memory Configuration: Supports single-channel DDR3L memory (1.35V). Maximum supported capacity is 8GB. Ensure memory modules are compatible with Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U platform requirements.
Power Supply Requirements: Use a stable, high-quality DC 12V ±5% power adapter with adequate current capacity. When utilizing all 9 USB ports, powered touchscreen headers, and connected peripherals, ensure the power supply can deliver sufficient current (typically 4-6A recommended).
Multi-Display Configuration: Supports VGA, HDMI, LVDS, and eDP displays simultaneously (varies by specific CPU graphics capabilities). This flexibility is ideal for complex HMI and control panel applications requiring multiple display outputs.
Serial Port Configuration: Provides comprehensive serial connectivity with 6 RS232 ports (from description) and 2 COM ports supporting RS485 by default. Verify specific port assignments for industrial communication applications.
Legacy Chipset Support: Features Intel® HM65/HM77/HM76 chipset which provides optimal compatibility with Sandy/Ivy Bridge-U processors and legacy operating systems including Windows XP.
📐 Mechanical Dimensions
Unit: mm (190mm × 150mm – Compact industrial form factor)
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🖼 Product Images
EPC37U VER1.1 Compact Industrial Layout
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