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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1OVERVIEW
The PCH5121 is a waterproof, IP67 compliant panel PC. The PCH5121 can be submerged to 1 m
and peripheral devices can be connected by using the waterproof M12 connectors on the rear panel.
The PCH5121 is designed for environments with extreme amounts of dust and water. The waterproof
design is not only for wet environments but for any place where a lot of dust and water can compromise a typical panel PC.
Storage needs are met by installing a SATA hard drive or a CompactFlash® card. CompactFlash®
cards with Windows CE 6.0, Windows XPE or Linux are also available.
Wireless networking is enabled through a 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter. W ired options are always
available through M12 connectors on the rear panel, with serial ports and USB ports for peripherals
and a Gigabit Ethernet slot for networking.
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1.4REAR PANEL
The rear panel consists of the connectors and mounting holes. The back cover screws are also on rear
panel. On the right hand side (looking from the front) are the OSD buttons.
1.5 CONNECTORS
The bottom panel has the following slots, buttons and switches (Figure 1-4):
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2.1 UNPACK THE PANEL PC
To unpack the flat panel PC, follow the steps below:
WARNING!
Only remove the protective plastic cover stuck to the front screen after installation. The plastic layer
protects the monitor surface during installation process.
Step 1: Carefully cut the tape sealing the box. Only cut deep enough to break the tape.
Step 2: Open the outside box.
Step 3: Carefully cut the tape sealing the box. Only cut deep enough to break the tape.
Step 4: Open the inside box.
Step 5: Lift the monitor out of the boxes.
Step 6: Remove the peripheral parts box from the main box.
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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1TIGHTEN THE PRESSURE RELEASE SCREW
WARNING:
Fasten the pressure release screw on the back panel before use. The pressure release screw is loosened before shipping, but must be tightened before use to ensure the system is completely watertight.
Tighten the screw shown below to 7 kg-cm (6 lb-ft/0.68 Nm).
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Step 3: Replace the cover and fasten the screws.
Step 4: Make sure the outer seal is seated properly, then replace the cover.
3.4JUMPER SETTINGS
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge that is used to close an electrical circuit. It
consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a
plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To CLOSE/
SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins of the jumper with the
plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a
jumper.
3.4.1 RESET CMOS
Jumper Label:JP11
Jumper Type: 3-pin header
Jumper Settings:See Table 3-1
This jumper will reset the CMOS. Turn off the system. Set the jumper to "Reset CMOS", turn on the power
for a few seconds. Turn off the system. Set the jumper back to "Normal".
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3.6 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
WARNING!
The panel PC is very heavy. Two or more people should mount the panel PC. Dropping or bumping the
panel PC during installation can cause serious or irreparable damage to the panel PC.
The following installation options are available:
ƒLift stand
ƒWall arm
ƒWall mount
ƒCeiling mount
ƒMobile mount
The installation instructions are included with the stand, arm or mount.
3.7 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS
The bottom panel connectors extend the capabilities of the panel PC but are not essential for operation
(except power).
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3.7.1 M12 CONNECTION
All the optional cables attach to the PCH5121 with M12 connectors. The optional cables have M12 connectors at the one end and the standard connectors at the other end.
To attach the M12 connector, align it with the slot and tighten by turning clockwise.
3.7.2 LAN CONNECTION CABLE
The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45
connector, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector on the bottom panel.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel. See Figure 3-13..
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Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
3.7.4 USB DEVICE CABLE
To connect USB devices, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 2.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the USB device connector with one of the connectors on the bottom
panel. See Figure 3-15.
Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the onboard
connector.
3.8POWER CONNECTION
The power supply connects to the PCH5121 with an M12 connector.
Step 1: Connect the M12 connector to the PCH5121.
Step 2: Connect the power plug end to the mains power.
3.9DRIVER INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The contents of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without
prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates.
The following drivers can be installed on the system, each driver is in its own directory on the driver CD:
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CHAPTER 4 OSD
4.1 OSD BUTTONS
ƒPower On/Off
Toggles the power on and off
ƒBrightness Up
Adjusts the screen brighter
ƒBrightness Down
Adjusts the screen dimmer
ƒVolume Up
Adjusts the volume louder
ƒVolume Down
Adjusts the volume quieter
ƒAmbient Light Sensor On/Off
Toggles the ambient light sensor. When the ambient light sensor is on, the screen brightness will adjust to
match ambient light conditions.
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CHAPTER 5 AMI BIOS SETUP
5.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows
changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be
changed.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the DELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
2. Press the DELETE key when the "Press Del to enter SETUP" message appears on
the screen.
If the message disappears, restart the computer and try again.
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PAGEUP and
PAGEDOWN keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press ESC to quit. Navigation keys are shown below.
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5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and
the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press
ESC or the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the system cannot be booted after changes are made, restore the CMOS defaults.
The CPU card should come with a restore CMOS settings jumper. Refer to Section
3.6.2 for more information.
5.1.5 BIOS MENU BAR
Once the BIOS opens, the main menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears.
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
ƒMain - Changes the basic system configuration.
ƒAdvanced - Changes the advanced system settings.
ƒPCIPnP - Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
ƒBoot - Changes the system boot configuration.
ƒSecurity - Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
ƒChipset - Changes the chipset settings.
ƒExit - Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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5.2 MAIN
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu
gives an overview of the basic system information.
ƒSystem Overview
The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
ƒAMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
ƒProcessor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
ƒSystem Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
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5.3.2 IDE CONFIGURATION
Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of the IDE devices
installed in the system.
ƒATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]
Use the ATA/IDE Configuration option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
DisabledDisables the on-board ATA/IDE controller.
CompatibleDEFAULT
The SATA drive is configured on an IDE channel.
EnhancedBoth IDE and SATA channels are configured separately.
ƒLegacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec]
Use the Legacy IDE Channels option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.
SATA OnlyOnly SATA drives are on the IDE channels. IDE drives are disabled
SATA Pri,
PATA Sec DEFAULTSATA drives are configured on the Primary IDE channel. IDE drives on the
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PATA OnlyOnly the IDE drives are enabled. SATA drives are disabled
ƒConfigure SATA as [IDE]
Use the Configure SATA as option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices.
IDE DEFAULTConfigures SATA devices as normal IDE device.
RAIDUsed when a RAID setup is installed
AHCIEnables advanced SATA drive features
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE
device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
ƒAuto-Detected Drive Parameters
The "grayed-out" items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the
firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed as follows:
ƒDevice: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
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ƒLBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137
GB.
DisabledBIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
ƒBlock (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multisector transfers.
DisabledBIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the specified channel. The data
to and from the device occurs one sector at a time.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the drive on the specified chan
nel. If supported the data transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at a
time.
ƒPIO Mode [Auto]
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing cycles between
the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot
be determined.
0PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s
1PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s
2PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
3PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s
4PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE
CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
ƒDMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot
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SWDMA0Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s
SWDMA1Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
SWDMA2Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
MWDMA0Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
MWDMA1Multi Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s
MWDMA2Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximumdata transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
UDMA0Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
UDMA1Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 25 MB/s
UDMA2Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 33.3 MB/s
UDMA3Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode,
it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
UDMA4Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this
mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
UDMA5Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this
mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
ƒS.M.A.R.T [Auto]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts impending drive failures. The
S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.
DisabledPrevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.
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ƒSerial Port1 Mode [Normal]
Selects the mode for the serial port.
Normal DEFAULTNormal mode
IrDAIrDA mode
ASK IRASKIR mode
ƒSerial Port3 Address [3E8]
Selects the serial port base address.
DisabledNo base address
3E8DEFAULTI/O address 3E8
2E8I/O address 2E8
2F0I/O address 2F0
2E0I/O address 2E0
ƒSerial Port3 IRQ [11]
Selects the serial port interrupt address.
10IRQ address 10
11 DEFAULTIRQ address 11
ƒSelect RS232 or RS422/RS485 [RS/232]
Select the communication method for Serial Port 3.
RS232 DEFAULTSerial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-232
RS485Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-485
RS422Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-422
ƒSerial Port4 Address [2E8]
Selects the serial port base address.
DisabledNo base address
2E8DEFAULTI/O address 2E8
ƒSerial Port4 IRQ [11]
Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
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ƒSlope PWM [1 PWM]
A bigger value will increase the fan speed in big amounts. A smaller value will increase the speed more
gradually.
ƒ0 PWM
ƒ1 PWM
ƒ2 PWM
ƒ4 PWM
ƒ8 PWM
ƒ16 PWM
ƒ32 PWM
ƒ64 PWM
ƒCPU Fan PWM Control [070]
This value specifies the speed of the fan.
ƒPWM Minimum Mode: 0
ƒPWM Maximum Mode: 127
ƒMonitored Values
The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored
are:
ƒThe following system temperatures are monitored:
o CPU temperature
o System temperature
ƒThe following fan speeds are monitored:
o CPU fan speed
o SYS fan 1 speed
o SYS fan 2 speed
ƒThe following core voltages are monitored:
o CPU core
o +1.05V
o +3.30V
o +5.00V
o +12.0V
o +1.5V
o +1.8V
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ƒSuspend Mode [S1(POS)]
Use the Suspend Mode option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is
not being used.
S1 (POS)DEFAULT Power consumption is reduced, but all hardware and proces
sor context is retained.
S3 (STR)Power consumption is greatly reduced, all hardware and
processor context is lost. System memory is maintained.
5.3.5.2APM CONFIGURATION
The APM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a
sudden loss of power to the system.
Power OffThe system remains turned off
Power OnDEFAULTThe system turns on
Last StateThe system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it turns itself on. If it was off, it remains
off.
ƒPower Button Mode [On/Off]
Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.
On/Off DEFAULTWhen the power button is pressed the system is either turned on or off
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SuspendWhen the power button is pressed the system goes into suspend mode
ƒResume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled]
Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the
system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.
Disabled DEFAULTWake event not generated by activity on the keyboard or
mouse
EnabledWake event generated by activity on the keyboard or mouse
ƒResume on Ring [Disabled]
Use the Resume on Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem line
to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system will be roused
by an incoming call on a modem.
Disabled DEFAULTWake event not generated by an incoming call
EnabledWake event generated by an incoming call
ƒResume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled]
The Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# BIOS option specifies if the system is roused
from a suspended or standby state when there is activity on the PCI-Express bus.
DisabledWake event not generated by PCI-Express activity
Enabled DEFAULTWake event generated by PCI-Express activity
ƒResume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be
roused from a suspended state.
Disabled DEFAULTThe real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake event
EnabledIf selected, the following appears with values that can be selected:
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
System Time
After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend
state when the alarm goes off.
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5.3.6 REMOTE ACCESS CONFIGURATION
Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure remote
access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and
allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS
settings.
Remote Access [Disabled]
Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote
functionalities of the system.
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ƒSerial Port Number [COM1]
Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access.
COM1DEFAULTSystem is remotely accessed through COM1
COM2System is remotely accessed through COM2
NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu.
ƒBase Address, IRQ [2F8h,3]
The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt address of the serial port listed above.
ƒSerial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Use the Serial Port Mode option to select baud rate through which the console redirection is made. The following configuration options are available
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ƒRedirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should occur.
DisabledThe console is not redirected after POST
Boot LoaderRedirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader
Always DEFAULTRedirection is always active (Some OSes may not work if set to Always)
ƒTerminal Type [ANSI]
Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type.
ANSI DEFAULTThe target terminal type is ANSI
VT100The target terminal type is VT100
VT-UTF8The target terminal type is VT-UTF8
ƒVT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled]
Use the VT-UFT8 Combo Key Support option to enable additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for
the PC 101 keyboard.
The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers. VT100 does not support all keys on the standard PC 101-key
layout, however. The VT-UTF8 convention makes available additional keys that are not provided by VT100
for the PC 101 keyboard.
Disabled DEFAULT Disables the VT-UTF8 terminal keys
EnabledEnables the VT-UTF8 combination key. Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals
ƒSredir Memory Display Delay [Disabled]
Use the Sredir Memory Display Delay option to select the delay before memory information is
displayed. Configuration options are listed below
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ƒUSB Configuration
The USB Configuration field shows the system USB configuration. The items listed are:
ƒModule Version: x.xxxxx.xxxxx
ƒUSB Devices Enabled
The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system
ƒUSB Function [Enabled]
Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable USB function support.
DisabledUSB function support disabled
Enabled DEFAULT USB function support enabled
ƒUSB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Use the USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller
DisabledUSB 2.0 controller disabled
Enabled DEFAULT USB 2.0 controller enabled
ƒLegacy USB Support [Enabled]
Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
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Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded. When this option
is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB
driver loaded onto the system.
DisabledLegacy USB support disabled
Enabled DEFAULT Legacy USB support enabled
AutoLegacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected
ƒUSB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller.
FullSpeedThe controller is capable of operating at 12 Mb/s
HiSpeed DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at 480 Mb/s
5.3.7.1 USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE CONFIGURATION
Use the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure USB mass storage
class devices.
ƒUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
Use the USB Mass Storage Reset Delay option to set the number of seconds POST waits for the USB
mass storage device after the start unit command.
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10 SecPOST waits 10 seconds for the USB mass storage
device after the start unit command.
20 Sec DEFAULTPOST waits 20 seconds for the USB mass storage
device after the start unit command.
30 SecPOST waits 30 seconds for the USB mass storage
device after the start unit command.
40 SecPOST waits 40 seconds for the USB mass storage
device after the start unit command.
ƒDevice ##
The Device## field lists the USB devices that are connected to the system.
ƒEmulation Type [Auto]
Use the Emulation Type BIOS option to specify the type of emulation BIOS has to provide for the USB
device.
AutoDEFAULTBIOS auto-detects the current USB.
FloppyThe USB device will be emulated as a floppy drive.
The device can be either A: or B: responding to
INT13h calls that return DL = 0 or DL = 1
respectively.
Forced FDDAllows a hard disk image to be connected as a
floppy image. This option works only for drives
formatted with FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.
Hard DiskAllows the USB device to be emulated as hard disk
responding to INT13h calls that return DL values of
80h or above.
CDROMAssumes the CD-ROM is formatted as bootable
media. All the devices that support block sizes
greater than 512 bytes can only be booted using this
option.
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5.4 PnP/PCI
Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings.
WARNING!
Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
ƒIRQ# [Available]
Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
Available DEFAULT The specified IRQ is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices
ReservedThe specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA
devices
Available IRQ addresses are:
ƒIRQ3
ƒIRQ4
ƒIRQ5
ƒIRQ7
ƒIRQ9
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ƒIRQ10
ƒIRQ 11
ƒIRQ 14
ƒIRQ 15
ƒDMA Channel# [Available]
Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
Available DEFAULTThe specified DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices
ReservedThe specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy ISA devices
ƒReserved Memory Size [Disabled]
Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be
reserved for legacy ISA devices.
Disabled DEFAULTNo memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices
16K16 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
32K32 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
64K54 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices
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ƒQuick Boot [Enabled]
Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.
DisabledNo POST procedures are skipped
Enabled DEFAULTSome POST procedures are skipped to decrease the system boot time
ƒQuiet Boot [Enabled]
Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
Disabled DEFAULTNormal POST messages displayed
EnabledOEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages
ƒAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Use the AddOn ROM Display Mode option to allow add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be
displayed.
Force BIOS DEFAULTThe system forces third party BIOS to display during system boot.
Keep CurrentThe system displays normal information during system boot.
ƒBootup Num-Lock [On]
Use the Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must be modified during boot
up.
OffDoes not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To
use the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key
located on the upper left-hand corner of the 10-key pad. The
Number Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the Number
Lock is engaged.
On DEFAULTAllows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled
automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows
the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on
the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number
Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.
ƒBoot From LAN Support [Disabled]
Use the BOOT From LAN Support option to enable the system to be booted from a remote system.
Disabled DEFAULTCannot be booted from a remote system through the LAN
Enabled DEFAULTCan be booted from a remote system through the LAN
ƒSpread Spectrum Mode [Disabled]
The Spread Spectrum Mode option can help to improve CPU EMI issues.
Disabled DEFAULTThe spread spectrum mode is disabled
EnabledThe spread spectrum mode is enabled
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5.5.2 BOOT DEVICE PRIORITY
Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 17) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The drive sequence also depends on the boot sequence in the individual device section.
5.5.3 HARD DISK DRIVES
Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard
drives are shown.
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5.5.4 REMOVABLE DRIVES
Use the Removable Drives menu (BIOS Menu 19) to specify the boot sequence of the removable drives.
Only connected drives are shown.
5.5.5 CD/DVD DRIVES
Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives. When the
menu is opened, the CD drives and DVD drives connected to the system are listed as shown below:
NOTE:
Only the drives connected to the system are shown. For example, if only two CDs or DVDs are connected
only "1st Drive" and "2nd Drive"
are listed.
The boot sequence from the available devices is selected. If the "1st Drive" option is
selected a list of available CD/DVD drives is shown. Select the first CD/DVD drive the system boots from.
If the "1st Drive" is not used for booting this option may be disabled.
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5.6 SECURITY
Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords.
ƒChange Supervisor Password
Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option
is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After
the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password.
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ƒChange User Password
Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a user password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password
has been added, Install appears next to Change User Password.
5.7CHIPSET
Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 22) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus
WARNING!
Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system
to malfunction.
5.7.1 NORTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION
Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 23) to configure the Northbridge chipset.
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ƒMemory Hole [Disabled]
Use the Memory Hole option to reserve memory space between 15 MB and 16 MB for ISA expansion
cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly. If an older ISA expansion card is used,
please refer to the documentation that came with the card to
see if it is necessary to reserve the space.
Disabled DEFAULTMemory is not reserved for ISA expansion cards
15 MB-16 MBBetween 15 MB and 16 MB of memory is reserved for ISA expansion cards
ƒInternal Graphics Mode Select [Enable, 8 MB]
Use the Internal Graphic Mode Select option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by
the Internal graphics device.
DisableDisabled the onboard graphics
Enable, 1 MBDedicates 1 MB of main memory for graphics
Enable, 8 MB DEFAULTDedicated 8 MB of main memory for graphics
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ƒDVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode.
Fixed ModeA fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as graphics memory.
DVMT Mode DEFAULTGraphics memory is dynamically allocated
according to the system and graphics needs.
Combo ModeA fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as graphics memory. If more
memory is needed, graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to
the system and graphics needs.
ƒDVMT/FIXED Memory [128 MB]
Use the DVMT/FIXED Memory option to specify the maximum amount of memory that can be allocated as
graphics memory. This option can only be configured for if DVMT Mode or Fixed Mode is selected in the
DVMT Mode Select option. If Combo Mode is selected, the maximum amount of graphics memory is 128
MB. Configuration options are
listed below.
ƒ64 MB
ƒ128 MBDEFAULT
ƒMaximum DVMT
ƒBoot Display Device [Auto]
Selects which graphics output to use first after the system is turned on. Auto selects the first available
device.
ƒLFPDEFAULT
ƒCRT
ƒSecondary Display Device [Auto]
Select the second display device to try if the first display device is not available.
ƒCRTDEFAULT
ƒDisabled
ƒLFP Panel Type
Use the Panel Type to determine the LCD panel resolution. Configuration options are listed below:
ƒ640x480 18bƒ1400x1050 36b
ƒ800x480 18bƒ1440x900 36b
ƒ800x600 18bƒ1600x1200 36b
ƒ1024x768 18bƒBy H/WDEFAULT
ƒ1280x1024 36b
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ƒLFP Current Jumper Setting
Shows current value of the hardware jumper setting for the LVDS resolution. This is the value used when
"BY HARDWARE" is selected in the setting above.
5.7.2 SOUTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION
The Southbridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 24) the Southbridge chipset to be configured.
ƒAudio Controller [Auto]
Use the HDA Controller option to enable or disable High Definition audio codec.
Azalia DEFAULTEnabled High Definition audio
All disabledNo audio
5.8 Exit
Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 25) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes.
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ƒSave Changes and Exit
Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS
configuration setup program.
ƒDiscard Changes and Exit
Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the
changes made to the system.
ƒDiscard Changes
Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration
setup program.
ƒLoad Optimal Defaults
Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation.
ƒLoad Failsafe Defaults
Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation.
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CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
6.1SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION
If the components of the PCH5121 fail they must be replaced, such as the wireless LAN module or
the motherboard. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement
parts. Back cover removal instructions and jumper settings for the PCH5121 are described below.
6.2 Motherboard Replacement
In the case of motherboard failure, please contact an IEI sales representative, reseller or system vendor. The motherboard is accessible after opening the rear cover.
6.3 Cover Removal
WARNING!
Turn off the power before removing the back cover. Risk of electrocution. Severe damage to the
product and injury to the body may occur if internal parts are touched while the power is still on.
The back cover of the PCH5121 must be removed. To remove the back cover, remove the screws then
lift the cover off.
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6.4 MEMORY MODULE REPLACEMENT
The flat panel PC has a preinstalled memory module. If the memory module fails, take the steps below
to replace it.
Step 1: Remove the back cover. See Section 6.3 above.
Step 2: Locate the memory module on the motherboard of the flat panel PC
Step 3: Remove the memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips outward from the socket.
Step 4: Grasp the memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the socket.
Step 5: Install the new memory module by inserting it at an angle, then pushing down until the clips
snap into place (Figure 6-2).
6.5 HARD DRIVE AND COMPACTFLASH REPLACEMENT
To replace the hard drive or CompactFlash® card, please refer to the hard drive and CompactFlash®
installation sections.
6.6 Cover Replacement
To ensure that the PCH5121 remains water-tight, the instructions below must be followed exactly.
Step 6: Check the rubber seal is seated correctly.
WARNING:
The internal rubber seal must be correctly seated to stop water getting into the system. Not installing
the seal correctly can result in a short circuit and destroy the system.
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Step 7: Check that the thermal pads are correctly placed on the back cover. The thermal pads transfer the heat from the system chipset to the external casing.
Step 8: Replace the back cover.
Step 9: Press down the cover firmly and tighten the screws to 7 kg-cm (6 lb-ft/0.68 Nm).
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A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions
may result in permanent damage to the PCH5121.
A.1 Safety Precautions
Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow:
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions
Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
ƒFollow the electrostatic precautions outlined below whenever the PCH5121 is opened.
ƒMake sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected whenever the
PCH5121 is being installed, moved or modified.
ƒDo not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing so may cause fire
and/or an electrical shock.
ƒElectric shocks can occur if the PCH5121 chassis is opened when the PCH5121 is running.
ƒDo not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the PCH5121.
ƒIf considerable amounts of dust, water, or fluids enter the PCH5121, turn off the power supply
immediately, unplug the power cord, and contact the PCH5121 vendor.
ƒDO NOT do the following:
o DO NOT drop the PCH5121 against a hard surface.
o DO NOT strike or exert excessive force onto the LCD panel.
o DO NOT touch any of the LCD panels with a sharp object
o DO NOT use the PCH5121 in a site where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated
temperature
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A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the PCH5121 may resultin
permanent damage to the PCH5121 and sever injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including
the PCH5121. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PCH5121 is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following antistatic precautions are strictly adhered to.
ƒWear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD
from damaging any electrical component.
ƒSelf-grounding: Before handling any electrical component, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the electrical component is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
ƒUse an anti-static pad: When configuring or working with an electrical component, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damage.
ƒOnly handle the edges of the electrical component: When handling the electrical component,
hold the electrical component by its edges.
A.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions
When maintaining or cleaning the PCH5121, please follow the guidelines below.
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning
Prior to cleaning any part or component of the PCH5121, please read the details below.
ƒExcept for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To
clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth.
ƒThe interior does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior.
ƒBe careful not to damage the small, removable components inside.
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ƒNever drop any objects or liquids through the openings.
ƒBe cautious of any possible allergic reactions to solvents or chemicals used when cleaning.
ƒAvoid eating, drinking and smoking nearby.
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools
Some components may only be cleaned using a product specifically designed for the purpose. In such
case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use for
cleaning.
ƒCloth - Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recom
mended.
ƒWater or rubbing alcohol - A cloth moistened with water or rubbing alcohol should be used.
ƒUsing solvents - The use of solvents is not recommended as they may damage the plastic parts.
ƒVacuum cleaner - Using a vacuum specifically designed for computers is one of the best meth
ods of cleaning. Dust and dirt can restrict the airflow and cause circuitry to corrode
ƒCotton swabs - Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for
wiping hard to reach areas.
ƒFoam swabs - Whenever possible, it is best to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs for
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C.WATCHDOG TIMER
NOTE:
The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the
IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g.,
Windows and Linux.
The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from
catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by
external EMIs or a software bug. When the CPU stops working correctly, Watchdog Timer
either performs a hardware reset (cold boot) or a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) to bring the
system back to a known state.
A BIOS function call (INT 15H) is used to control the Watchdog Timer.
Call sub-function 2 to set the time-out period of Watchdog Timer first. If the time-out value is
not zero, the Watchdog Timer starts counting down. When the timer value reaches zero, the
system resets. To ensure that this reset condition does not occur, calling sub-function
2 must periodically refresh the Watchdog Timer. However, the watchdog timer is disabled if
the time-out value is set to zero.
A tolerance of at least 10% must be maintained to avoid unknown routines within the operating system (DOS), such as disk I/O that can be very time-consuming.
NOTE:
When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system
resets.
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D.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE
D.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS
Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury
The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples
Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small
quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
A label will be placed on each product to indicate the estimated "Environmentally Friendly Use Period"
(EFUP). This is an estimate of the number of years that these substances would "not leak out or undergo abrupt change." This product may contain replaceable sub-assemblies/components which have
a shorter EFUP such as batteries and lamps. These components will be separately marked.