Acnodes PC 8177 User Manual

PC 8177

User Manual

PC 8177: 17” Industrial Panel PC with Quad- or Dual-Core
i7 / i5/ i3 Processor

14628 Central Ave,
Chin o, CA 91710
tel: [phone], fax:[phone]

Industrial Panel PC

© Copyrigh t 2013 Acnodes , Inc.
All rights r eserved. Product description and p roduct specifications
are subj ect to chan ge without notice. For latest produc t information ,
please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnode s.com.

PC 8177

Dis claimers

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Acnodes assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or any third party’s
rights, and any liability arising from such use.

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CAUT ION

If you replace wrong batteries, it causes the danger of explosion. It is recommended by the
manufacturer that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to only replace the same or
equivalent type of batter y, and dispose of used ones.

14628 Central Ave,
Chin o, CA 91710
tel: [phone], fax:[phone]

Industrial Panel PC

© Copyrigh t 2013 Acnodes , Inc.
All rights rese rved. Product des cript ion and product spec ifi cation s
are subj ect to chan ge without notice. For latest produc t information ,
please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnode s.com.

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Safety Precautions

Before getting started, read the following important cautions.

1. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any
static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge.

2. Disconnect the power cords from the NA-550 Series before making any installation. Be
sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power
could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the NA-550 Series is properly grounded.

3. Do not open the system’s top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only
a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge,
observe the following precautions:

 Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the

system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static
electricity on your body.

 When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding strap, available

from most electronic component stores.

Tra dema rks Acknowledgments

Acnodes is a trademark of Acnodes Corporation.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

®

Inte ® and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
Other brand names and

respective owners.

trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their

Table of Contents

Disclaimers ..................................................................... ............................... . ii

Safety Precautions .................................................... ................................... . iii

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................. 1

1.1 General Description ......... ................................................... ................ 1

1.2 Specifications ........................................... .......................................... . 2

1.3 Dimensions and Outlines ............................................. ...................... 4

1.4 I/O Outlets ................................................. .......................................... . 6

1.5 Packing List .............................................. .......................................... . 7

Chapter 2 Hardware and In stallation ...................... 9

2.1 Open back cover ............................ ................................................... 10

2.2 Serial Ports Interface ....... ................................................... .............. 11

2.2.1 COM1 Data/Power Selection (JP10) ..........................................................11

2.2.2 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Setting (JP11, JP12, JP14) .......................11

2.2.3 COM3 Data/Power Selection (JP13) ..........................................................11

2.2.4 COM1&COM2 Connector ......................................................................... 12

2.2.5 COM3 & COM4 Connectors...................................................................... 12

2.3 Ethernet.......... ...................................................... ............................. . 13

2.4 Mountings: Panel / Wall / Rack / Desktop / VESA ........................... 14

2.4.1 VESA-ARM / Wall-Mount / Desktop-mount ............................................... 14

2.4.2 Panel-mount Kit Assembly ........................................................................ 15

2.5 HD D Installation.............................. .................................................. . 17

2.6 DR AM Installation...................... ................................................... ..... 19

2.7 CPU Installation.............................. .................................................. . 21

2.8 CPU Cooler Installation ..................................................... ............... 23

2.9 Wireless LAN Module Installation (optional)................................... 24

2.4.3 Rack-mount Kit Assembly ......................................................................... 16

2.10 Fan Tunnel Installation.... .................................................... .............. 26

Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup

3.1 Starting ......... ..................................................................................... . 27

3.2 Navigation K eys ............................. .................................................. . 27

3.3 Main Menu................................................. ........................................ . 28

3.4 Advanced Menu.............................. .................................................. . 29

Utility .......................... 27

3.5 Chipset Menu............................................ ......................................... 39

3.6 Boot Menu................................................... ....................................... 43

3.7 Security Menu........................................... ......................................... 44

3.8 Save & Exit Menu ........................... ................................................... 45

Chapter 4

4.1 System ............... .................................................. .............................. 47

4.2 Touch Screen............................................ ......................................... 47

4.3 Embedded O.S................................ ................................................... 50

Drivers Inst

allation

............................... 47

APPENDIX

About Watchdog Timer.......................... ...... ................................................ 51

How to Use Watchdog Timer............ ...................................................... ..... 51

A

WATCHDOG TIMER ........................... 51

APPENDIX

Entering MEBx ........ ....................................................... .............................. 53

Set and Change Password .................... ....... ............................................... 54

B

IAMT

SE

TTINGS .............................. 53

iAMT Web Console ......................................................................... ............ 55

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the PC8177.
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:

 General Description
 Specification
 Dimensions
 I/O Outlets
 Package List

1.1 Ge neral Description

The PC8177 adopts a 17-inch SXGA TFT LCD with 380-nits brightness and
3rd&2nd Core i7/i5/i3 series, Pentium
chipset to provide excellent and powerful computing performance. Furthermore, PC8177
adopts built-in speaker and option WLAN module for wireless connectivity.

®

and Celeron

®

processors and C216/Q77

Industrial-grade front bezel
PC8177 adopts in dustrial-grade material front bezel which incorporates the advantages of light

weight, high degree of hardness better heat releasing, easy-to-shape and anti-corrosion
ability. Therefore, PC8177 is especially suitable for most rugged industrial environments.

Speaker and WLAN Antenna Supported

PC8177 features built-in speakers for kiosk application to display multimedia content

program. It also supports WLAN module (optional) antenna for wireless network connectivity.

Powerful computing: 3rd Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Celeron processors
PC8177 features 3

rd &2nd

Core™ i7/i5/i3 series, Pentium

®

and Celeron

®

processors and
C216/Q77 chipset which deliver high computing performance capability. Ivy Bridge CPU
offers reliable and stable performance and rugged environment.

1.2 Specifications

Main CPU Board

 CPU

 3rd&2nd Core™ i7/i5/i3 series, Pentium® and Celeron® processors

 System Chipset

 C216/Q77 Express Chipset

 System Memory

 2 x 204-pin DDR3 1600/1333 MHz SO-DIMM socket
 Supporting 8GB per dimm, maximum memory up to 16GB

 BIOS

 America Megatrends BIOS

I/O System

 Standard I/O

 1 x RS-232/422/485 with 5V&12V, 1 x RS-232 with 5V/12V, 2 x RS-232
 4 x USB 3.0
 2 x USB 2.0
 1 x HDMI
 1 x DVI-I

 Ethernet

 2 x RJ45 for Giga Ethernet

 Audio

 1 x Line-out
 1 x Mic-in

 Expansion

 1 x Wireless Module(optional)

 Storage

 2 x 2.5” or 1 x 3.5” SATA HDD

 Power connector

 1 x AC plug

System Specification

 17” SXGA(1280 X 1024)LCD
 5 wired resistive Touch
 IP65/NEMA4 aluminum front bezel
 IP65 aluminum front bezel
 Net Weight

 7 Kgs (15.43 lb)

 Dimension (Main Body Size)

 410 x 80 x 338mm

 Operation Temperature

 0? to 45?

 Relative Humidity

 10% to 95% @ 40? , Non-Condensing

 Power Input

 100~240VAC power connector

NOTE 1. All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

2. Combo key: Pressing Brightness+ & Br ightness- means System ON/OFF.
Pressing VOL+ & VOL- means voice mute.

1.3 Dimensions and Outlines

The following diagrams show the dimensions and outlines of PC8177.

1.4 I/O Outlets

No

Function

1 1 x RS-232/422/485 with 5V&12V (COM1)

2 1 x DVI-I

3

2 x RJ45 for GIGA Ethernet

4 1 x Line-out

5

1 x RS-232 with 5V&12V (COM3)

6 2 x USB2.0

7 1 x AC Plug

8

1 x switch for power on/off

9 1 x RS-232 (COM2)

10

1 x HDMI

11 4 x USB3.0

12 1 x MIC-in

13

1 x RS-232 (COM4)

Please refer to the following illustration for I/O locations of the PC8177.

1.5 Packing List

When you receive the PC8177, the bundled package should contain the following items:

 PC8177unit x 1
 Driver CD x1
 Panel mount kit x 6
 Wall/VESA mount kit x 1 (optional)
 Rack mount kit x 1 (optional)
 Power cord x 1
 DVI to VGA adaptor
 Fan Tunnel x 1

If you cannot find the package or any items are missing, please contact Acnodes distributors
immediately.

Chapter 2

Hardware and Installation

The PC8177provides rich I/O ports and flexible expansions for you to meet different
demand. The chapter will show you how to install the hardware. It includes:

 Open back cover
 Serial Port Interface
 Ethernet
 Mounting Method
 Hard disk
 DRAM
 CPU
 CPU Cooler
 Wireless LAN Module(optional)
 Fan Tunnel

2.1 Ope n back cover

This section tells users how to open back cover. Please follow the steps below.

Step 1 Unscrew 3 screws on the back cover and push to the right side. Please refer

Step 2 Remove the back cover.

the photo below.

Jumper Setting

Description

Power: Set CN15A pin 1 to +5V level

1-3 close

Data: Set CN15A pin 1 to DCD (Default)

3-5 close

ower: Set CN15A pin 9 to +12V level

2-4 close

Data: Set CN15A pin 9 to RI (Default)

4-6 close

Description

Jumper Setting

RS-232 mode
(Default)

JP11 3-5, 4-6 close
JP12 1-2 close
JP14 3-5, 4-6 close

RS-422 mode

JP11 1-3, 2-4 close
JP12 3-4 close
JP14 1-3, 2-4 close

RS-485 mode

JP11 1-3, 2-4 close
JP12 5-6 close
JP14 1-3, 2-4 close

2.2 Seria l Ports Interface

Description

Jumper Setting

Power: Set CN13 pin 1 to +5V level

1-3 close

Data: Set CN13 pin 1 to DCD (Default)

3-5 close

Power: Set CN13 pin 8 to +12V level

2-4 close

Data: Set CN13 pin 8 to RI (Default)

4-6 close

The PC8177 has four serial ports. COM1 is RS-232/422/485, while COM2, COM3 and
COM4 are RS-232.
The following table shows you the pin assignments of this connector:

2.2.1 COM1 Data/Pow er Selection (JP10)

The COM1 port has +5V level power capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by setting
this jumper. When COM1 is set to +5V or +12V level, please make sure the
communication mode is RS-232 (see section 2.2.2).

2.2.2 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Setting (JP11, JP12, JP14)

Use these jumpers to set COM1 port to operate as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
communication mode.

JP11 JP12 JP14

JP10

2.2.3 COM3 Data/Pow er Selection (JP13)

The COM3 port has +5V level power capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by setting
this jum per.

Pin

Pin Signal

1

10

Data Carrier Detect (DCD)

2

11

Receive Data (RXD)

3

12

Transmit Data (TXD)

4

13

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

5

14

Ground (GND)

6

15

Data Set Ready (DSR)

7

16

Request to Send (RTS)

8

17

Clear to Send (CTS)

9

18

Ring Indicator (RI)

Pin

Signal

1

Data Carrier Detect (DCD)

2

Data Set Ready (DSR)

3

Receive Data (RXD)

4

Request to Send (RTS)

5

Transmit Data (TXD)

6

Clear to Send (CTS)

7

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

8

Ring Indicator (RI)

9

Ground (GND)

10

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2.2.4 COM1&COM2 C onnector

The CN15 is a double-deck DB-9 connector. The upper connector (CN15A) is for COM1
and the lower connector (CN15B) is for COM2. Note that the connectors (CN13 and
CN15A) come with power capability on DCD and RI pins by setting jumpers (see section

2.2.1).

CN15A (COM1)

CN15B (COM2)

2.2.5 COM3 & COM4 C onnectors

The COM3 and COM4 i nterfac es are av aila ble through CN13 an d CN14,
r espec tiv ely. Eac h o f thes e c onnec tors is a 2x 5 pi n 2.0 pitc h b ox header, see
table bel ow for its pin a ss ignm ents .

CN13/CN14

2.3 Etherne t

Pin

LAN1 Signal (WG82579LM)/

LAN2 Signal (WG82583V)

Pin

LAN1 Signal (WG82579LM)/

LAN2 Signal (WG82583V)

L1

MDI0+

L5

MDI2+

L2

MDI0-

L6

MDI2-

L3

MDI1+

L7

MDI3+

L4

MDI1-

L8

MDI3-

A

100 LAN LED (Green)/

1000 LAN LED (Orange)

B

Active LED

Pin

USB Signal

Pin

USB Signal

1

USB_VCC(+5V level standby power)

10

USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)

2

USB_Data2-

11

USB_Data3-

3

USB_Data2+

12

USB_Data3+

4

GND

13

GND

5

SSRX2-

14

SSRX3-

6

SSRX2+

15

SSRX3+

7

GND

16

GND

8

SSTX2-

17

SSTX3-

9

SSTX2+

18

SSTX3+

The PC8177 is equipped with two high performance plug and play Ethernet interfaces
(RJ-45) which are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. Connection can be
established by plugging one end of the Ethernet cable into this RJ-45 connector and the other
end to a 1000/100/10-Base-T hub.
The Universal Serial Bus (compliant with USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)) connectors on the rear I/O are for
installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. Note that the CN10 carries
LAN1, USB 3.0 port 2 and 3 signals while CN11 carries LAN2, USB 3.0 port 0 and 1 signals

CN10 CN11

2.4 Mountings: Panel / Wall / Rack / Desktop / VESA

There are 5 application options for the PC8177, including Panel/Wall/Rack/ Desktop/VESA
mounting ways.

2.4.1 VESA-ARM / Wall-Mount / Desktop-mount

The PC8177provides VESA mount: 75x75 mm or 100x100mm. Screw six screws to
fix the kit in the back chassis.

^ VESA/ Wall mount bracket

^ Putting the bracket on the back of system