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FAQ:IPC2

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IPC2 features 3 digital display interfaces, 2x HDMI and 1x DisplayPort, capable driving 3 independent displays up to 4K resolution. During boot stage 2 of 3 displays are active, and can be set in BIOS. Default outputs are HDMI1 and HDMI2. When OS has been loaded the third display become operational as well.
Refer to [[IPC2 BIOS guide | http://www.fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/IPC2_BIOS_guide#System_Agent_.28SA.29_Configuration System Agent (SA) Configuration]] in [[IPC2 BIOS guide ]] to setup IPC2 display operation
Notes: * DisplayPort is not multiplexed with HDMI port on the silicon therefore only active adapter will workfor DP-to-HDMI conversion
=== IPC2 serial ports ===
* Port 2 (middle): Serial 2-wire com port (Embedded Controller)
* Port 3 (right): Serial full signal set com port (SuperIO Controller)
 
# Usually 2-wire serial interface uses very basic, relatively slow and not too immune communication but it is very simple to use. Not all devices can communicate via 2-wire serial interface.
# The most reliable RS232 serial communication is the one uses full signal set or at least 4-wire, data (Tx/Rx) and flow control signals (CTS/RTS).
 
=== Pigtail unterminated DC cable ===
Pigtail DC cable - unterminated on one end and on the other uses standard 5.5mm x 2.5mm barrel plug with mechanical twist-lock.<br>
Can be used with IPC2, Intense PC, fit-PC4/3 and fitlet computers.
* [http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/accessories/fit-pc3-ipc-accessory-kit/ Order from Compulab accessories]
* Order info:
** Compulab PN: 504F010040
** L=150cm, 5.5/2.5 plug diameters, tinned ends, #16AWG
 
[[File:Unterminated-DC-cable.png]]
== Software ==
=== Configure IPC2 boot delay ===
If IPC2 boot time is too fast (making it access BIOS menu not easy) the user can configure the boot delay (splash screen timeout) and avoid such issues:
#Disconnect storage
#Boot the PC and enter Linux shell
#Type exit and press enter
#Wait until you see Boot Menu
#With Tab move to App Menu and enter Setup
#You’re in the BIOS menu
#Change splash screen timeout: Main -> Boot Features -> Change Timeout time to 2 or 3 (or whatever you like) sec or other
 
=== Call for one-time boot selection menu ===
Phoenix BIOS offers one-time boot selection menu by pressing F5 during boot.
To make it work user has to make sure Windows Boot Manager is not blocking its operation - it depends if OS installed in Legacy or UEFI mode.
 
<u>OS in Legacy mode:</u><br>
1. On computer start clicking F5 will bring you into one-time boot selection menu
 
 
<u>OS in UEFI mode:</u><br>
1. Configure Windows Boot Manager to be the last boot order option
:a. Enter BIOS menu:
::i. If Windows 8 or Windows 10 enter the BIOS from the OS:
:::1. Do steps b, c, d below
::ii. If Windows 7:
:::1. Remove the HDD/SSD storage
:::2. Boot the computer without it
:::3. Once shell appears type exit
:::4. You are in the menu. Click Tab and enter Setup
:::5. Do steps b, c, d below
:::6. Install the HDD/SSD
:b. Go to boot order
:c. Change Windows Boot Manager to be the last in sequence
:d. Save and Exit
 
2. On computer start Clicking F5 will bring you into one-time boot selection menu
 
=== Does IPC2 support ''pfSense''? ===
[http://www.pfsense.org/ pfSense] works well on IPC2.
 
=== Does IPC2 support VMWare ESXi ===
ESXi is reported to work on IPC2, however a known issue with I211 NIC driver in ESXi software exist and addressed in few articles:
* [http://blog.kihltech.com/2014/01/how-to-add-intel-nic-drivers-to-an-esxi-5-5-iso/ "How to add Intel NIC drivers to an ESXi 5.5 ISO"]
* [http://www.v-front.de "Why upgrading from ESXi 5.5 Update 3b to 6.0 fails"]
 
Note: The issue appeared on both ESXi 5.5 and 6.0 (VMware-VMvisor-Installer-5.5.0.update02-2068190.x86_64.iso).
 
===IPC2 running Windows 7 lack USB3.0 support===
 
* Windows 7 installation media doesn't include native driver support for USB3.0 - [https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/mini-pcs/nuc-kits/Install-Win7-to-USB3_0-Computers.pdf Source]
* Also, in the IPC2 platform, there's a need to enable xHCI in order to have USB3.0 HW recognized. This will leave the machine without USB2.0 support on all ports and hence there are 2 ways to deal with this:
** Option 1 - Enable xHCI and Install the USB3.0 drivers through remote desktop/any remote desktop app.
** Option 2 - Prepare a bootable media with the USB3.0 drivers implemented (Process described by Intel in the source provided above)
'''In order to enable xHCI mode on your IPC2 please perform the following:'''
# Enter BIOS (clicking F2 on Startup)
# Navigate to Advanced --> South Bridge Configuration --> SB USB config
# Set xHCI mode to [Enable]
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