PPC-A84
NS GXm processor-based
Panel PC with 8.4" LCD flat
panel display
User's Manual
Copyright notice
This document is copyrighted June, 2000 by Advantech Co., Ltd.
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All brand and product named mentioned herein are trademarks or
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Part No. 2008A84000
1st Edition Printed in T aiwan June 2000
FCC Class B notes
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: Any changes or modifications made to the
equipment which are not expressly approved by
the relevant standards authority could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
Packing List
Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• PPC-A84
• User's manual
• Accessories for PPC-A84
- External FDD flat cable for FDD (34-pin)
- External IDE cable for HDD or CD-ROM (40-pin)
- Power cable for external FDD or IDE device (4-pin)
- DC Power inlet cable (180 cm)
- Assembly mounting screws
- "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disk
- Hard drive disk carrier and connector
- Male contact pin x 3 and female contact pin x 3
- A pair of DC power insulators with hood
If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
Note: If the unit you bought is basic system (ie. without
a hard driver), you will find a HDD carrier kit in the
accessory box.
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at w ww.advantech.com.tw where
you can find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's
customer service center for technical support if you need
additional assistance. Please have the following information
ready before you call:
• Product name and serial number
• Description of your peripheral attachments
• Description of your software (operating system, version,
application software, etc.)
• A complete description of the problem
• The exact wording of any error messages
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet or DC adapter before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a
damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it
or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. These is no openings on the enclosure. Please keep it in air convection environment. Protect the equipment from overheating.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10 . All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11 . If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12 . Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should
be opened only by qualified service personnel.
13 . If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the installation reference guide.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14 . DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE
THE EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 7041:1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB(A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1 . Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2 . Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein
angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6 . Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor
überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht
abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9 . Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen
kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10 . Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11 . Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie
es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung
eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12 . Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder
Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw.
elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13 . Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elek-
trischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet
werden.
14 . Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu
trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
funktioni ert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung
erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15 . Bitte lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbehehrt hinten unter -20° C (-4° F)
oder oben 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät
zerstören könten.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weiger.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any
statements contained herein.
Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ................................. 1
1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................... 3
General ........................................................................... 3
Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821)............................ 3
LCD Specification .......................................................... 4
DC input power supply module (12volt or 24volt) .......... 5
PCMCIA module (Optional) .......................................... 6
Environmental specifications .......................................... 6
1.3 Front View .................................................................... 7
1.4 Dimensions................................................................... 8
1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion) ............................... 9
1. 6 Panel Mounting ......................................................... 1 0
1. 7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional) ...................... 11
Chapter 2 System Setup ......................................... 13
2. 1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ................................ 1 4
2. 2 Preparing For First-time Usage .............................. 19
2. 3 Installation Procedures ............................................ 19
2.3.1 Connecting the power inlet cable (180 cm)..........19
2.3.2 Connecting the insulator to your power sources ..2 0
2.3.3 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (plug-in) ...............23
2.3.4 Installing DRAM (SODIMM)..............................24
2. 4 Installing I/O Equipment ......................................... 2 5
2.4.1 Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/CD-ROM)
device and an external FDD ........................................25
2.4.2 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ..........................26
2.4.3 Mic-in, line-in, speaker out ..................................26
2.4.4 External VGA .....................................................27
2.4.5 Two serial COM ports.........................................27
2.4.6 USB ports............................................................27
2.4.7 Parallel port ........................................................28
2.4.8 Ethernet ...............................................................28
2. 5 How to Install Software to the HDD ...................... 2 9
2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .................................29
2.5.2 Method 2: Use a FDD..........................................29
2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port .............29
2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM............29
2. 6 Running the BIOS Setup Program ......................... 3 0
2. 7 Installing System Software ....................................... 30
2. 8 Installing the Drivers ............................................... 31
Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-A84 (PCM-5821)..... 33
3.1 Introduction................................................................34
3.2 Features...................................................................... 35
3. 3 Jumpers and Connectors ......................................... 36
3.3.1 Setting jumpers .....................................................3 6
3.3.2 Jumpers ................................................................37
3.3.3 Connectors ...........................................................38
3.3.4 Locating jumpers and connectors.........................39
3. 4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1) ........... 41
3. 5 CMOS Clear (JP2) .................................................... 4 1
3. 6 Watchdog Timer Configuration ............................... 4 1
3.6.1W atchdog activity selection (JP2) .........................4 2
3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4,JP5) ... 4 2
3. 8 Buzzer enable (JP10) ................................................ 4 3
Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface....................45
4.1 Introduction................................................................46
4. 2 Installation of Ethernet Driver ................................ 46
4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................4 7
4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................5 0
4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................53
4.3 Further Information .................................................. 55
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup.....................................57
5.1 Introduction................................................................ 58
5.1.1 Chipset..................................................................58
5.1.2 Display memory ...................................................58
5.1.3 Display types ........................................................58
5. 2 Installation of SVGA Driver..................................... 5 8
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................60
5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................6 2
5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................64
5.3 Further Information .................................................. 66
Chapter 6 Touchscreen .......................................... 67
6.1 Introduction................................................................ 68
6.1.1 General information ..............................................6 8
6.1.2 Specifications........................................................68
6. 2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver ......................... 6 8
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS ......................................6 9
6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................7 0
6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................7 2
6.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................74
Chapter 7 Audio Setup............................................ 77
7.1 Introduction................................................................ 78
7. 2 Installation of Audio Driver..................................... 7 8
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................79
7.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................8 2
7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................84
7.3 Further Information .................................................. 86
Chapter 8 Award BIOS Setup ................................. 87
8. 1 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 8 8
8. 2 CMOS Setup Utility .................................................. 8 8
8. 3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................. 8 9
8.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations.....................................90
8. 4 BIOS Features Setup ............................................... 91
8. 5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................ 94
8. 6 Power Management Setup ....................................... 9 5
8. 7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ................................. 9 7
8. 8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 9 8
8. 9 Load Setup Defaults .................................................. 9 9
8. 10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 99
8. 11 Password Setting ..................................................... 1 02
8. 12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................102
8. 1 3 Save and Exit Setup ................................................ 1 0 3
8. 1 4 Exit Without Saving ................................................1 0 3
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer . 105
A. 1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ...................... 1 0 6
Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures.......... 109
B.1 Full Disassembly Procedures ................................ 110
Appendix C Pin Assignments............................... 117
C. 1 Inverter Power Connector (J1) ............................ 11 8
C. 2 Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) ........................ 11 8
C. 3 Primary IDE Connector (J3) ................................. 11 9
C. 4 Keyboard Connector (J4) ...................................... 1 20
C.5 Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5) .................. 121
C. 6 ComapctFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector
(CN2)...................................................................................122
C. 7 CD IN (CN3) ............................................................ 1 23
C. 8 Power Fan Power Connector (CN4) ..................... 1 23
C. 9 External KBT2 Connector (CN7) ........................124
C. 10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN8) ....................... 1 24
C.11 Power Switch Connector (CN10) ........................... 1 25
C. 12 Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) ..... 12 5
C.13 Power Test Connector (PS1) .................................. 1 26
C.14 COM2 ....................................................................... 127
C. 15 External IDE Connector ........................................ 1 28
C. 16 External Floopy Drive Connector ........................ 1 29
C. 17 External FDD and HDD Power Connector ......... 1 3 0
C.18 System I/O ports ..................................................... 1 30
Tables
Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions .................................................................. 36
Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors .............................................................................. 37
Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1)................................................................ 38
T able 3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP2)............................................................. 39
Table 3-5: Watchdog activity selection (JP2) ......................................................... 41
T able 3-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4) ............................................. 41
Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5) ..................................................... 41
Table 3-8: Buzzer enable (JP10)............................................................................. 42
Table C-1: Inverter power connector (J1) .............................................................118
Table C-2: Flat panel display connector (J2) .........................................................118
Table C-3: Primary IDE connector (J3) ...................................................................119
Table C-4: Keyboard Connector (J4) .................................................................... 120
Table C-5: Internal Touchscreen Connector (J5).................................................. 12 1
Table C-6: CompactFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) ..................... 122
T able C-7: CD IN (CN3) .......................................................................................... 123
Table C-8: Power Fan Power Connector (CN6) ................................................... 123
Table C-9: CPU Fan Power Connector (CN7) ....................................................... 124
Table C-10: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) .................................................... 124
Table C-11: Power Switch Connector (CN10) ...................................................... 125
Table C-12: Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) .................................... 125
Table C-13: Power Test Connector (PS1) ............................................................. 12 6
T able C-14: COM2.................................................................................................. 127
Table C-15: External IDE connector ...................................................................... 128
Table C-16: External floppy drive connector ........................................................ 129
Table C-17: External FDD and HDD Power Connector ......................................... 130
Table C-18: System I/O ports ................................................................................ 130
Figures
Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84 .................................................................... 7
Figure 1-2: Dimensions of the PPC-A84 ................................................................... 8
Figure 1-3: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes ................................... 9
Figure 1-4: Panel mounting...................................................................................... 10
Figure 1-5: Mounting with universal arm (I) .............................................................11
Figure 1-6: Mounting with universal arm (II) ........................................................... 12
Figure 1-7: Mounting with universal arm (III) .......................................................... 12
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC................................................................... 14
Figure 2-2: Top side view of the panel PC .............................................................. 1 5
Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ................................................................... 16
Figure 2-4: I/O section of the panel PC ................................................................... 17
Figure 2-5: Install or remove the power supply,HDD drive,PCACIA module.......... 18
Figure 3-1: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (front side) .................. 39
Figure 3-2: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (rear side) ................... 40
Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen................................................................. 88
Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen ............................................................................. 8 9
Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen ................................................................ 91
Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen ............................................................ 9 4
Figure 8-5: Power Management setup screen....................................................... 95
Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen .................................................... 97
Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen .................................................................. 98
Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen .............................................................. 9 9
Figure 8-9: Save and exit setup screen ............................................................... 103
Figure B-1: Disassembly steps 1 - 4 ..................................................................... 111
Figure B-2: Disassembly steps 5 - 7 .....................................................................113
Figure B-3: Disassembly steps 8 - 12 ...................................................................115
CHAPTER
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-A84
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• Front View
• Dimensions
• Cutout Dimensions
• Panel Mounting
• Universal Mounting Arm
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1.1 Introduction
Advantech's PPC-A84 is a new generation 8.4" LCD panel PC with
NS GXm CPU. It is specially designed for HMI applications, such as
factory, machinery automation, transportation, and health care. The
PPC-A84 is designed with advanced breakthrough concepts. It is a
modularized PC within aluminum die-cast housing. When installed in
an open space, no fan is required. These powerful features assist
system integration, allowing more flexibility in applications.
Die-cast housing
The completely sealed housing protects the system in tough, harsh
environments. The die-cast housing also acts as a heat sink, to prevent
the system from overheating. The front panel is compliant with IP65
standard.
No ventilation hole
With a heat pipe for ventilation, the system’s MTBF has been extended. With no ventilation holes, the enclosure is completely sealed,
thereby protecting the system from dust
Modularized accessories
The power supply, HDD drive and PCMCIA module are easily
removable for maintenance or exchange. The modularized design
allows easier and quicker replacement of accessories.
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1.2 Specifications
General
• Construction: Aluminium die-cast housing with a plastic front
mask
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 271x 212 x 84.4 mm (10.67"x 8.35" x
3.32")
• Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
• Free air cooling cause no fan noise
• Resistive touchscreen friendly user interface
Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821)
• CPU: NS MediaGX™ MMX™ -Enhanced processor; on board
352 BGA package.
• Chipset: NS CX 5530 352-terminal BGA package; display sub-
system extensions for CRT/TFT LCD interface.
• BIOS: Award 256KB Flash memory; support LCD brightness
control, intellectual cooling fan control, PnP, suspend to disk/
memory, ACPI/APM sub-function, boot ROM, boot from CD-ROM
drive, boot from LS-120 and ZIP driver, on board health monitor
function; Y2K compliance.
• Battery: 3 V @ 195 mA Lithium battery for CMOS backup
• RAM: One 144-pin SODIMM socket, accepts 16 ~ 128 MB 3.3V
SODIMM module.
• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two channels. Each
channel can support two IDE devices with PIO mode 0 ~ 4, DMA
mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra DMA33 simultaneously.
• Watchdog timer: Generates a system reset after an adjustable
period up to 62 seconds. Can be software enabled/disabled. Default
factory setting is disabled.
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• Audio chip: AD1819A, fully compliant AC 97 analog I/O compo-
nent,16-bit stereo full-duplex codec, audio interface for Microphone-in, line-in and speaker-out.
• PCI Ethernet chip: Realtek RTL8139 PCI local bus Ethernet
controller full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T
specification. Supports both boot ROM function and software
drivers.
LCD Specification
• LCD Display type: 18 bits TFT 8.4"
• Display Mode: 64 gray scales, 256 K colors; Transmissive type.
• Max. resolution: 800 x 600
• Pixel size: 0.213mm x 0.213 mm
• View angle: 60 °
• Luminance: 120 cd/m²
• Temperature: 0 ~ 50 ° C
• Simultaneous mode: Yes
• LCD MTBF: 50,000 hours
• Backlight MTBF: 10,000 hours
Touchscreen
• Type of Touch Screen: Dynapro resistive touch sensor and Ronics
control board, drivers.
• Backing Panel: Chemical strengthened glass (4 times stronger than
non-strengthened glass to guard against breakage).
• Resolution: 1024 x 1024
• Contact Bunce: <10 ms
• Linearity: +/- 2%
• Light transmission: 72% @ 550 nm
• Chemical Resistance: Yes
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• Actuation force: 10 grams for stylus pen, 30-45 grams for finger
• Operating temperature: -20 ~ +60° C
• Controller: PS/2 interface
• Power consumption: +5 V @ 200 mA
• Software driver: Supports DOS, WINDOWS 95/98/NT 4.0
• Lifetime: More than 3 million touches
DC input power supply module (12volt or 24volt)
24 V Pwr Supply
Input voltage range
Input current
5 V 6 A 6 A
Output
Current
Efficiency
Operating temp.
Storage temp.
12 V 1 A 1 A
-12 V 0.3 A 0.3 A
5 V Standby 0.25 A 0.25 A
MTBF
12 V Pwr Supply
10.6 ~ 16.0 volt 19.0 ~ 30.0 volt
6 A 3 A
better than 73% better than 76%
0 ~ 50 C 0 ~ 50 C
-40 ~ 100 C -40 ~ 100 C
100,000 hr 100,000 hr
Notes: The 24VDC power module is standard, while the
12V
power module is optional upon the custom-
DC
ers' requrement.
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PCMCIA module (Optional)
• Chipset: TI PCI1225
• 1997 PC Card™ Standard Compliant
• Supports two PC Card or CardBus slots with hot insertion and
removal.
• Mixed-and-match 5 V/3.3 V 16-bit PC Cards and 3.3 V CardBus
slots
• PCI local bus specification revison 2.2 compliant
Note: The PCMCIA driver is an option which does not
come with the PPC-A84 system. For more information, contact your local dealer or our sales representative.
Environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40° C (32 ~104° F)
• Relative humidity: 0 ~ 95% RH (non-condensing), 40° C
• FCC Class B, CE approved
• Vibration:
10 ~ 18 Hz, 1.5 mm peak-to-peak displacement
18 ~ 500 Hz, 1 G acceleration
• Shock: 10 G peak acceleration ( 11 msec duration)
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1.3 Front View
The front view of the PPC-A84 is shown below:
Power
Indicator
Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84
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1.4 Dimensions
The PPC-A84 can be placed on a shelf or a table, or mounted into a
panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows:
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Figure 1-2: Dimensions of the PPC-A84
1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion)
The PPC-A84 will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into
a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are the following:
Figure 1-3: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes
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1.6 Panel Mounting
If you decide to panel mount your PPC-A84, Please find four screws
and four nuts in the accessory box.
To mount the PPC-A84 into a panel:
1. Removed the four caps from the front mask.
2. Insert the screws from the front side into the holes and tighten
then with the nuts in the back side.
3. Put the four caps back to the front panel.
Note: T
he panel thickness should not exceed 10 mm.
Figure1-4: Panel mounting
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1.7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional)
The universal arm of PPC-A84 allows you to easily cope with
different applications restrains while installing the system. Simply
grasp the PPC-A84, position it to remove glare, adjust to the most
comfortable viewing angle, fix it with screws and everything is done.
Suspend mounting :
With the universal arm, the PPC-A84 can be suspend mounted for
those applications with limit space, such as the computing applications in vehicles.
Figure 1-5: Mounting with universal arm ( I )
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Wall mounting :
The PPC-A84 can be mounted against the wall by using the
universal arm for those applications need convenient and ease
access, such as the warehousing and logistics.
Figure1-6: Mounting with universal arm (II)
Stand mounting :
The PPC-A84 can be held on the movable stand for those applications with mobility and flexibility considerations, such as the
bedside monitoring system in the hospitals.
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Figure1-7: Mounting with universal arm (III)
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CHAPTER
System Setup
• A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
• Preparing for First-time Usage
• Installation Procedure
• Installing I/O Equipment
• How to Install the software to HDD
• Running the BIOS Setup Program
• Installing the System Software
• Installing the Drivers
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar
with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and ports,
which are illustrated in the figures below.
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears
as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC
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When you look at the top side of the panel PC, you will see two door for DC
power supply, hard disk drive, and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in
Fig. 2-2.
Figure 2-2: Top side view of the panel PC
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When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will find
the FDD/IDE expansion connectors located in the center side. These connectors are covered by a metal cover. The sunken I/O section is at the bottom
of the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2-3 and Fig.2-4. (The I/O section includes
various I/O ports, including serial ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB
ports, the microphone jack, and so on.)
a
b
c d e f
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Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC
a. Heatsink
b. Power switch button
c. Power inlet connector
d. 34-pin FDD connector
e. 4-pin power connector for FDD/IDE devices
f. 40-pin IDE connector for 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM
e d j
a b c f h i k g
Figure 2-4: I/O section of the panel PC
a. Serial COM1 port
b. Serial COM2 port
c. PS/2 keyboard
connector
d. mouse connector
e. Parallel port
f. VGA port
g. Ethernet port
h. USB port
i. Line in
j. Microphone in
k. Speaker out
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The power supply, HDD drive and PCMCIA module are removable and easy
to change and maintain.
DC24 V or 12V
Power Supply
Optional PCMCIA
module
plug-in module
for 2.5" Hard
Drive
Figure2-5: Install or remove the power supply,HDD drive,and PCMCIA
module
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2.2 Preparing For First-time Usage
Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least the
following items ready:
• Power inlet cable (in the accessory box)
• Male contact pin x 3 and female contact pin x 3 (in the accessory box)
• A pair of DC power insulator with hood (in the accessory box)
• 34-pin external FDD flat cable for FDD (in the accessory box)
• 40-pin external IDE cable for HDD or CD-ROM (in the accessory box)
• 4-pin power cable for external FDD or IDE device (in the accessory box)
• AT keyboard
• PS/2 or serial mouse (for system software installation i.e. Microsoft
Windows, NT, etc.....).
2.3 Installation Procedures
2.3.1 Connecting the power inlet cable (180 cm)
The panel PC can only be powered by DC 24 volts (DC 12 volts optional)
sources. Follow there procedures in order:
1. Connect the power inlet cable to power inlet connector of the panel PC.
2. Fasten the inlet tightly.
Note: The red wire of pow er inlet cab le for positive po w er source ,
the green wire is for frame ground and the b lac k is for
negative power source .
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2.3.2 Connecting the insulator to your power sources
There are three male contact pins, three female contact pins and a pair of
insulators in the accessory box. The installation procedure is described as
follows:
3 contact pins
+
G
_
Positive power
cable
Negative power
cable
Frame ground
STEP 1. Connect the three contact pins individually to the negative and
positive power cables of the power adaptor, as well as to the frame ground
cable. Solder firmly.
Female ins ulator
Male insulator
+
+
G
—
-
STEP 2. Align the soldered pins and their cables with the corresponding
polarization marks on the front part of the male insulator (+ / G / -). Now
plug the pins separately into the holes of the male insulator. Pin 1 should go
into the positive DC power input ( + ), pin 2 connects to the frame ground (
G ), and pin 3 should be plugged into the negative DC power input ( - ).
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Bottom tray
STEP 3: Mount the front part of the male insulator onto the bottom tray.
Metal plate
STEP 4: Use the metal plate and the two screws to secure the cables to the bottom
tray. Please refer to the illustration above.
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Upper cap
STEP 5: Attach the upper cap to the bottom tray and secure it with the
screws.
STEP 6: Now that you have completed the assembly of the male insulator,
plug it into the female insulator.
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2.3.3 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (plug-in)
You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard disk
drive to the PPC-A84's internal controller which uses a PCI local-bus
interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer rates and
allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528MB. The following are instructions
for installation:
1. Find the black HDD carrier, the 44-pin transfer connector and four
pieces of M3x4 screws, and two long screws for the 44-pin transfer connector in the accessory box.
2. Connect the transfer connector to 2.5" HDD, screw the two screws to fix
the transfer with the HDD.
3. Put the HDD inside the black carrier. Screw the 4 screws to fix the HDD
to carrier from two sides of the carrier.
4. Unscrew the two screws of the cover on the top side of PPC-A84
(See Fig.2-5). Open the cover.
5. Plug in the HDD carrier.
6. Close the cover and screw the two screws.
Note: Make sure the power source to the PPC-A84 has been
disconnected, before you plug in or remo v e the HDD drive .
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2.3.4 Installing DRAM (SODIMM)
You can install anywhere from 16 MB to 128 MB of on-board DRAM
memory using 16, 32, 64 or 128 MB 144-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual
In-line Memory Modules).
The procedure for installing SODIMM appears below. Please follow these
steps carefully.
1. Ensure that all power supplies to the system are switched Off.
2. Slip the SODIMM into the socket at a 45 degree angle and carefully fit
the bottom of the card against the connectors.
3. Gently push the SODIMM into a perpendicular position until the clips on
the ends of the SODIMM sockets snap into place.
4. Check to ensure that the SODIMM is correctly seated and all connector
contacts touch. The SODIMM should not move around in its socket.
Note: The modules can only fit into a socket one wa y and their
gold pins must point down into the SODIMM sock et.
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2.4 Installing I/O Equipment
2.4.1 Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/CD-ROM) device and an external FDD
Three connectors are located on the rear panel above the PPC-A84's I/O
output connectors. The 40-pin connector is for an external slave IDE devices
(3.5 hard drive or CD-ROM). A 34-pin FDD connector is for an external
FDD. Any combination of 5 1/4" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3 1/2"
(720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives can be attached. The 4-pin connector provides +5 Vdc and +12 Vdc to both IDE device and FDD.
The following are instructions for installation:
1. Adjust the jumper setting of your IDE device to be a slave IDE device.
2. Unscrew the two attachment screws and detach the metal cover.
3. Connect the single end of the appropriate 40-pin cable to the PPC-A84
and connect the remaining end to your IDE device.
4. Connect one end of a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable to the
PPC-A84 and connect the remaining end to your FDD.
5. Connect the 4-pin Y-power cable to PPC-A84 , and the remaining two
ends to your IDE device and FDD.
Note: The 40-pin connector is a Primary Slave channel. The
jumper setting of the IDE device should be adjusted to be a
slave.
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2.4.2 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
The PPC-A84 provides two PS/2 connectors that support a PS/2 style
keyboard and a PS/2 mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded applications, a keyboard is not used. The standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error
or failure during power-on self-test (POST) after a reset if the keyboard is not
present. The BIOS standard setup menu allows you to select* "All , But
Keyboard" under the "Halt On" selection. This allows no-keyboard operation
in embedded system applications without the system halting under POST.
Note that the mouse port on the PPC-A84 is a PS/2 mouse port.
* Note: "All, But keyboard" is the default setting.
2.4.3 Mic-in, line-in, speaker out
The PPPC-A84 is equipped with a high quality audio interface, which
provides 16-bit CD quality recording and playback as well as OPL3 compatible FM music. It is supported by all major operating systems and is completely compatible with Sound Blaster Pro.
The audio interface includes three jacks: microphone in, line out and line in.
(See Fig. 2-4.) Their functions are:
Microphone in: Use an external microphone to record voice and sound.
Line out: Output audio to external devices such as speakers or earphones.
Line in: Input audio from an external CD player or radio.
1. Connect the audio device to the system.
2. Install the driver before you use the device.
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2.4.4 External VGA
The PPC-A84 can be connected to an external CRT monitor. To connect an
external CRT monitor, connect the monitor's VGA cable to the PPC-A84's
VGA port and connect the monitor's power cable to an AC outlet. The PPCA84's external CRT display (VGA) connector is a standard 15-pin D-SUB
connector commonly used for VGA.
2.4.5 Two serial COM ports
There are two serial COM ports on the bottom of the rear cover. You can
easily attach a serial device to the panel PC, such as an external modem or
mouse. Follow these instructions:
1. Be sure the panel PC and any other peripheral devices you may have
connected to the panel PC are turned off.
2. Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC's serial port.
If necessary, attach the other end of the interface cable to your serial
device. Fasten any retaining screws.
3. Turn on any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the
panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.
4. Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied your serial device(s) for
instructions on configuring your operating environment to recognize the
device(s).
5. Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings to change
the mode of the COM ports.
2.4.6 USB ports
The external USB device may be connected to the system through the 4-pin
USB ports located on the rear side of the system unit.
1. Connect the external device to the system.
2. The USB ports support hot plug-in connection. You should install the
device driver before you use the device.
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2.4.7 Parallel port
The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for
improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other
devices.
To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:
1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.
2. Connect the 25-pin male connector of the printer cable to the 25-pin
female port on the panel PC labelled "parallel port".
3. If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to your printer, and
fasten any retaining screws.
4. Turn on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have
connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.
5. If necessary, run the panel PC's BIOS setup program to configure the
parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software operating
environment.
2.4.8 Ethernet
The PPC-A84 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset
which is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is also both
100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be configured
via the RSET8139.EXE program included on the utility disk.
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot feature
can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are combined with
system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup.
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2.5 How to Install Software to the HDD
Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the
PPC-A84 using any of four methods:
2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet
You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.
2.5.2 Method 2: Use an FDD
The FDD port is located on the rear panel. Unscrew the two screws and
detach the metal plate. Attach a communication cable and a power cable to
the FDD port, then attach them to an FDD drive. Insert a disk containing the
software in FDD drive to proceed the installation.
2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port
You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect another
PC to the PPC-A84 with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to the
PPC-A84.
2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM
Please refer to Section 2.4.1 "Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/
CD-ROM) device".
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2.6 Running the BIOS Setup Program
Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your
dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the panel PC's
BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time or your type of hard
drive. The setup program is stored in read-only memory (ROM). It can be
accessed either when you turn on or reset the panel PC, by pressing the "Del"
key on your keyboard immediately after powering on the computer.
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special
area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery
so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever
you turn on the power, the system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM
and compares them to the equipment check conducted during the power on
self-test (POST). If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on
screen, and you will be prompted to run the setup program.
If you want to change the setup of BIOS, refer to Chapter 8 for more detailed
information.
2.7 Installing System Software
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup
programs which load automatically and guide you through hard disk preparation and operating system installation. The guidelines below will help you
determine the steps necessary to install your operating system on the panel
PC hard drive.
Note: Some distrib utors and system integrators may hav e already
pre-installed system software prior to shipment of your
panel PC.
If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette into
the diskette drive until the release button pops out.
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The BIOS of the panel PC supports system boot-up directly from the
CD-ROM drive. You may also insert your system installation CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive. Refer to Chapter 8 - BIOS Setup if you wish to change
the BIOS settings.
Power on your panel PC or reset the system by pressing the
"Ctrl"+"Alt"+"Del" keys simultaneously. The panel PC will automatically
load the operating system from the diskette or CD-ROM.
If you are presented with the opening screen of a setup or installation
program, follow the instructions on screen. The setup program will guide you
through preparation of your hard drive, and installation of the operating
system.
If you are presented with an operating system command prompt, such as
A:\>, then you must partition and format your hard drive, and manually copy
the operating system files to it. Refer to your operating system user's manual
for instructions on partitioning and formatting a hard drive.
2.8 Installing the Drivers
After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Ethernet,
SVGA, audio, and touchscreen functions. All the drivers are stored in a CDROM disc entitled "Drivers and Utilities" which can be found in your
accessory box.
The standard procedures for installing the Ethernet, SVGA, audio, and
touchscreen drivers are described in Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 respectively.
The various drivers and utilities in the CD-ROM disc have their own text
files which help users install the drivers and understand their functions.
These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual.
Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-A84T panel PCs
are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, chec k
Advantech's web site or contact our application engineers
for the latest inf ormation regarding drivers and utilities.
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CHAPTER
3
The Engine of
PPC-A84 (PCM-5821)
• Introduction
• Features
• Jumpers and Connectors
• Wake on LAN selction
• CMOS clear
• Watchdog timer configuration
• COM2 RS-232/422/485setting
• Buzzer enable
3.1 Introduction
The PCM-5821 is a highly reliable single board computer based on the NS
GXm 233MHz CPU. It offers built-in functionality comparable to a complete industrial PC system, including a VGA/LCD controller, network
communications, compact flash diak in a small 8" x 5.75" form factor.
For maximum performance, the PCM-5821 also supports an SDRAM
SODIMM socket that can accept up to 128 MB memory. On-board features
include an Ethernet interface, audio interface, socket for Compact Flash
Card, Enhanced IDE interface with up to Ultra DMA transfer protocol, one
parallel port, two serial ports (RS-232 and RS-232/422/485) with DB-9
connector as COM1, and a mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface. An
SVGA/LCD display controller (LCD, and CRT displays) allows LCD screen
resolutions up to 1024 x 768 and CRT resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 16 M
colors.
The PCM-5821 complies with the "Green Function" standard and supports
three types of power saving features: Normal, Doze, and Sleep modes.
The display type configuration is done through software. A single Flash chip
holds the system BIOS and the VGA BIOS. This minimizes the number of
chips and eases configuration. You can change the display BIOS simply by
programming the Flash chip.
It also offers faster data access and longer MTBF than mechanical disk drives
and is an ideal solution for critical commercial or industrial applications.
The watchdog timer ensures the system will be reset if it stops due to a
program bug or EMI problem.
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3.2 Features
• Ultra-compact size single board computer as small as a 3 1/2" hard disk
drive (145 mm x 102 mm)
• On-board NS GXm 233 MHz CPU
• Up to 128 MB system memory by SODIMM (SDRAM)
• On-board VGA/LCD controller
• On-board 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface
• Supports on-board CompactFlash™ socket
• Built-in Enhanced IDE (AT bus) hard disk drive interface
• Two serial ports: one RS-232, one RS-232/422/485 or infared selectable
(uses 16C550 UARTs with 16 byte FIFO)
• Green engine with sleep mode and low power consumption
• Single +5 V power supply
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3.3 Jumpers and Connectors
3.3.1 Setting jumpers
You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your application
by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. 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” a
jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper you
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2,
and 3. In this case, you would connect either pins 1 and 2 or pins 2 and 3.
3
2
1
OpenOpen
Open
OpenOpen
ClosedClosed
Closed
ClosedClosed
Closed 2 - 3Closed 2 - 3
Closed 2 - 3
Closed 2 - 3Closed 2 - 3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
1
OpenOpen
Open
OpenOpen
ClosedClosed
Closed
ClosedClosed
Closed 2 - 3Closed 2 - 3
Closed 2 - 3
Closed 2 - 3Closed 2 - 3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before
you make any changes.
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3.3.2 Jumpers
The motherboard of the panel PC has a number of jumpers that allow you
to configure your system to suit your applications. The table below lists
the function of each of the board jumpers.
Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions
Label Function
JP1 Power type of Lan
JP2 CMOS Clear and Watchdog Timer action
JP3 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting
JP4 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting
JP5 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting
JP10 Buzzer enable
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3.3.3 Connectors
Onboard connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard
disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of
the board's connectors.
Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors
Label Function
J1 Inverter power connector
J2 Flat panel display connector
J3 Primary IDE hard drive connector
J4 Keyboard connector
J5 Internal touchscreen connector
CN1 SODIMM socket
CN2 Compact Flash Disk secondary IDE connector
CN3 CD IN
CN4 I/O board connector
CN5 I/O board connector
CN6 Power FAN power connector
CN7 External KBT2
CN8 CPU FAN power connector
CN10 Power Switch
CN20 Speaker and Microphone connector (Reserved)
PS1 Power test connector (Reserved)
JS2 Brightness VR (Reserved)
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3.3.4 Locating jumpers and connectors
I/O board
connector (CN4)
Buzzer enable
(JP10)
CD IN connector
(CN3)
I/O board
connector (CN5)
Power Fan
power connector
(CN6)
Brightness
Power test
connector (PS1)
VR(JS2)
NS GXm
processor
CPU Fan
power
connector
(CN8)
Chipset
Cx5530
Power type
of Lan (JP1)
Primary IDE
Connector (J3)
Figure 3-1: Locating jumpers and connectors on PCM-5821 (front side)
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Power Switch
(CN10)
Flat Panel
Display
Connector (J2)
SODIMM socket
(CN1)
Inverter Power
Connector(J1)
COM2 RS-232/
422/485 Setting
(JP3,JP4,JP5)
CMOS clear a
Watchdog Tim
(JP2)
Speaker and
Microphone
connector
(CN 20)
Compact Flash Disk
secondary IDE
connector (CN2)
External
KBT2 (CN7)
Touchscreen
connector
(J5)
Keyboard
connector
(J4)
Figure 3-2: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (rear side)
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3.4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1)
The PCM-5821 provides Wake-on LAN function when ATX power is used.
To enable Wake-on LAN function, the JP1 should be set as shown below:
Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1)
*Normal Power Wake-on LAN
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
* default setting
3.5 CMOS Clear (JP2)
Warning: To avoid damaging the computer , always turn off the power
supply before setting "Clear CMOS". Set the jumper back
to "Normal operation" before turning on the power supply.
Table3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP2)
*Normal operation Clear CMOS
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* default setting
3.6 Watchdog Timer Configuration
An onboard watch timer reduces the chance of disruptions which EMP
(electromagnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invaluable protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup involves one
jumper and running the control software. (Refer to Appendix A.)
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3.6.1 Watchdog activity selection (JP2)
When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a halt),
it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set via
jumper JP2 as shown below:
Table3-5: Watchdog activity selection (JP2)
System reset IRQ11
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* default setting
3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4,JP5)
COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232/422/485 mode. This is done
via JP3,JP4,and JP5.
Table 3-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4)
*RS-232 RS-422/485
JP4 JP4
1
JP3 JP3
1
62
5
62
5
* default setting
Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5)
*RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
246
315
246
135
*default setting
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62
51
246
135
3.8 Buzzer enable (JP10)
Table 3-8: Buzzer enable (JP10)
*Enable Disable
* default setting
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4
CHAPTER
PCI Bus Ethernet
Interface
This chapter provides information on
Ethernet configuration.
• Introduction
• Installation of Ethernet Driver
- Installation for WINDOWS 95
- Installation for WINDOWS 98
- Installation for WINDOWS NT
• Further Information
4.1 Introduction
The PPC-A84 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset
which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It
is supported by major network operating systems. It is also both 100Base-T
and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be configured via the
RSET8139.exe program included on the utility disk.
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot feature
can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are combined with
system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup.
4.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You must
know which operating system you are using in your PPC-A84, and then refer
to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the steps
described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully complete the
installation, even if you are not familiar with instructions for WINDOWS.
Note 1: The windows illustrations in this chapter are examples only.
You must follow the flo w chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen.
Note 2: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this
chapter.
Note 3: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the keyboard.
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4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95
a. Select "Start",
"Settings",
1.
2.
"Control Panel".
b.
Click "Device
Manager", Other
Devices" item.
c. Remove "PCI
Ethernet Controller"
item.
Select "Start",
a.
"Settings","Control
Panel" and "Network"
icon.
b.
Click "Add" button.
3.
4.
a. Select the
"Adapter" item,
and then click
"OK" button.
a. Press "Have
Disk...." button.
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5.
6.
a. Type the path
"D\WIN95\
LAN".
b.
Click "OK"
button
a. Select "Realtek"
RTL8139(A/B/C/
8130) PCI Fast
Ethernet.
b.
Click "OK" button.
7.
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a. Click "OK" button.
8.
9.
Insert "Win95"
a.
CD to load
related files.
Click "OK" button.
b.
a. Press "Yes"
to start computer.
END
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4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98
a. Select "Start",
"Settings",
"Control Panel"
"system".
Click "Device
b.
1.
2.
Manager","Other
Devices" item.
c. Highlight "PCI
Ethernet Controller"
item, and then click
"properties" button.
a.
Click Driver
folder, and then
update Driver
button to update
Ethernet driver.
3.
4.
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a. Click "next"button.
a. Choose "Display
a list of all the
drivers in a specific
location,so you can
select the driver
you want" option
and then, click
"next" button.
5.
6.
7.
a. Highlight
Network
adapters", and
then click "next"
button.
a.
Click "Have
Disk....button.
a.
Type "D:\Win98\
LAN" to install
driver, and click
"OK" button.
8.
a.
Click the "OK"
button to take
the highlighted
item.
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9.
10.
11.
a. Click "Next" button.
a.
Click "Finish"
button to complete
installation.
a.
Click "Yes"
button to reboot
system.
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4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT
Start
1.
2.
a. Select "
Panel
", and then double click
Network
"
b. Choose the "
c. Click the "
a.Press "
" icon.
Add
Have Disk...
Settings
", "
Adapters
" button.
", "
" label.
" button.
Control
3.
a. Choose the "
Ethernet /Adapter
4.
b. Click the "
a. Insert the "
CD-ROM.
b. Fill the path "
c. Press the "
Drivers and Utilities
D:\WINNT\LAN
OK
The TL8139 Fast
" button.
OK
" button.
" item.
"
".
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a. Choose suitable RTL8139 Duplex
mode for your application.
5.
a.
a. Finish network configuration , and
6.
then click the "
OK
b. Click "
Finish network configuration
and then click the "close" button.
" button.
OK
" button.
a. Press "
7.
computer.
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Yes
" button to restart your
end
4.3 Further Information
Realtek web site: www.realtek.com.tw
Advantech web site: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
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PCI SVGA Setup
• Introduction
• Installation of SVGA Driver
- Installation for WINDOWS 95
- Installation for WINDOWS 98
- Installation for WINDOWS NT
• Further Information
5
CHAPTER
5.1 Introduction
The PPC-A84 has an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows:
5.1.1 Chipset
The PPC-A84 Series uses a NS CX5530 chipset for its SVGA controller. It
supports many popular 18-bit LCD displays and conventional analog CRT
monitors. The VGA BIOS supports LCD. In addition, it also supports
interlaced and non-interlaced analog monitors (color and monochrome VGA)
in high-resolution modes while maintaining complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital monitors (i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported.
Multiple frequency (multisync) monitors are handled as if they were analog
monitors.
5.1.2 Display memory
With 2 ~ 4 MB share memory, the VGA controller can drive CRT displays or
color panel displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 64 K colors. The
display memory can be expanded to 4 MB in BIOS for true-color resolution
of 1024 x 768.
5.1.3 Display types
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PPC-A84 can be set
in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both
simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode.
5.2 Installation of SVGA Driver
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA and audio driver. Follow
the procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you
you are using within your PPC-A84.
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Note1: The follo wing windows illustrations are examples only. You
must follow the flo w chart instructions and pay attention to
the instructions which then appear on your screen.
Note2: The CD-ROM drive is disgnated as "D" throughout this
chapter.
Note3: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" ke y on the k e yboard.
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5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95
a. Select "Start" ,
"Settings" ,
"Control Panel" ,
1.
2.
"Display" ,
"Settings".
b. Press "Advanced
Properties".
a. Choose the
"Adapter" label.
b. Press the
"Change..."
button.
3.
4.
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a. Press the "Have
Disk" button.
a. Insert the utility
disc into the
CD-ROM drive.
b. Type: D:\WIN95\
VGA\".
c. Press "OK".
5.
6.
a.
Select the
highlighted
"Control Panel"
item.
b.
Click the "OK"
button.
a. Cyrix Xpress
Graphics (TM)
appears in the
adapter label.
b. Click the "Apply"
and then "OK"
button.
7.
8.
a. Press the "close"
button.
a. Press "Yes" to
rebot.
END
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5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98
a. Select "
b.Type"
Cyrixmed.exe
1.
c. Press "
Press "
2.
3.
4.
Finish
Press "
setting.
Take default setting "
", "
Start
D:\win98\Vga&Audio\
OK
" button.
Next
"
Run
"
"
" button to take default
"
Typical
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Following the instruction to insert
5.
"
Windows 98 CD-ROM
".
6.
Click "
" to complete installation.
Finish
END
Note: A common driver for Windo ws98 is used on both SVGA
and Audio . While installing the SVGA driver for Windows98,
as seen in the above procedure , the A udio driv er will also
be installed simultaneously .
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5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT
Start
a. Select "
Panel
b. Double click the "
1.
c. Choose the "
d. Press the "
Press "
2.
".
Display Type
Change...
Settings
", "
Settings
" button.
Display
" label.
Control
","
" icon.
" button
3.
4.
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Click the "
a. Insert the disc into the CD-ROM
driver.
D:\WINNT\VGANT
b. Type "
c: Press the "
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Have Disk...
OK
" button.
" button.
".
a. Select the hightlighted item.
5.
b. Press the "OK" button.
Press "Yes" to process.
6.
a. Press "OK" to reboot.
7.
a. Repeat Step 1 in this manual.
b. Adjust resolution and color.
8.
c. Click "Test" to see the result.
d. Click "OK" to save the setting.
END
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5.3 Further Information
For further information about the PCI/SVGA and audio installation in your
PPC-A84, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists,
visit the following web resources:
NS web site: www.nsc.com
Advantech web sites: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
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Touchscreen
• Introduction
• Installation of Touchscreen Driver
- Installation for DOS
- Installation for WINDOWS 95
- Installation for WINDOWS 98
- Installation for WINDOWS NT
6
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 General information
The PPC-A84's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced
second-generation 4-wire resistive technology. They allow 72% light
transmission respectively. The resistive model has an antiglare surface.
Anyway, this produces greatly enhanced visual resolution. They also have a
newly improved scratch-resistant features.
6.1.2 Specifications
Please refer to the chapter 1. All of the specifications of touchscreens can
be found in chapter1.2.
6.2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver
The touchscreen driver for Windows 95 contains a native, 32-bit driver
designed for Windows 95/98 and a 32-bit control panel program for the
PPC-A84 system.
To facilitate the installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the
instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation.
Note 1: The PPC-A84 uses the Dynapro 4-wire resistive touch-
screen eqipped with Ronics controller board and drivers.
When installing the touchscreen drivers, you will find the
drivers in RonicsTouch directory.
Note 2: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You
must follo w the flow chart instructions and pay attention to
the instructions which then appear on your screen.
Note 3: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this
chapter.
Note 4: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" k ey on the keyboard.
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6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS
1. Change the directory to D\DOS\RONICSTOUCH\
2. Type the command "Install C:" [Enter]. Installing system software
automatically creates a directory named: "TSR411.PS2" in C drive.
3. Change the directory to C:\TSR411.PS2\.
4. Type "M" in the directory (TSR411.PS2) to install touchscreen driver.
5. Type "S" to calibrate the touchscreen.
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6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95
a. Insert the
"Drivers and
"Utilities" CD.
Click "Start"
1.
b.
button, and
and then "Run."
c.
Type the path
"D\Win95\RonicsTouch\Setup.exe."
a. Click "OK"
button.
2.
a.
Press "Install
3.
Now" button
to install
touchscreen driver.
4.
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a. Click "OK"
button to
restart your
computer.
5.
6.
a. Click touchscreen
Control Panel
version "R411.PS2"
icon to enable the
Touchscreen
Control Panel.
Press "Calibration"
a.
button to calibrate
the touchscreen.
END
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6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS 98
1.
2.
3.
a. Insert the "Drivers and
Utilities" CD-ROM.
a. Insert the "
b. Click "Start" button, and then
CD-ROM.
b. Click "
c. Type the path "
c. Type the path"D:\Win98\ Ronics-
Ronicstouch\WIN\setup.exe
a. Press "Ok" button.
a. Click "Install Now" button.
Drivers and Utilities
"Run".
touch\setup.exe."
" button, and then "
Start
D:\win98\
"
Run
".
".
4.
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a. Press "Calibration" button to
a. Touch targets to calibrate the
5.
calibrate the touchscreen.
touchscreen controller.
END
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6.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS NT
a. Insert the "Drivers and
Utilities" CD-ROM.
a. Insert the "
b. Click "Start" button, and then
CD-ROM.
"Run".
b. Click "
1.
c. Type the path "
c. Type the path"D:\WinNT\ Ronics-
Ronicstouch\WIN\setup.exe
touch\setup.exe."
a. Press "Ok" button.
2.
a. Click "Install Now" button.
3.
Drivers and Utilities
Start
" button, and then "
D:\win98\
"
Run
".
".
4.
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computer.
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a. Press "Calibration" button to
a. Touch targets to calibrate the
5.
touchscreen controller.
calibrate the touchscreen.
END
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Audio Setup
• Introduction
• Installation of Audio Driver
- Installation for WINDOWS 95
- Installation for WINDOWS 98
- Installation for WINDOWS NT
• Further Information
7
CHAPTER
7.1 Introduction
The PCM-5821 on-board audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound
and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the NS CX5530 audio controller
from National Semiconductor Corporation. The audio interface can record,
compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer
control. The PCM-5821 on board audio interface also supports the Plug and
Play (PnP) standard and provides PnP configuration for audio, FM, and
MPU-104 logical devices. It is compatible with Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster
Pro version 3.01, voice, and music functions. The ESFM
synthesizer is register compatible with the OPL3 and has extended capabilities.
7.2 Installation of Audio Driver
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures detailed
below. You must know which operating system you are using in your panel
PC, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Just follow
the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and
successfully complete the installation, even though you are not familiar with
instructions for WINDOWS.
Note 1: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You
must follo w the flow chart instructions and pay attention to
the instructions which then appear on your screen.
Note 2: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this
chapter.
Note 3: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key or the ke yboard.
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7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95
Remove items "PCI
a.
1.
Multimedia Audio
Device", and "Unknown
Device" folder of Device
Manager.
b. Click "close" button
to escape "Device
Manager".
2.
3.
4.
a. Click "Add new hardware"
icon, then "next".
a. Select "No", and then click
"Next" button.
a.
Choose "sound,video,
and game controllers"
item.
Click "Next" button.
b.
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5.
6.
7.
Press "Have Disk...."
a.
button.
a. Click "Add new hardware"
icon, then "next".
Type the path "D:\
b.
WIN95\Audio".
c. Click "OK" button.
a. Select "Xpress Audio(TM)
16-bit sound".
Press "OK" button.
b.
a.
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Click "finish" button.
9.
10
Insert "Win95" CD to load
a.
related files.
b. Click "OK" button.
a.
Press "Yes" button to start
your computer.
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7.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98
a. Select "
b.Type"
Cyrixmed.exe
1.
c. Press "OK"
Press "
2.
3.
4.
Finish
Press "
setting.
Take default setting "
", "
Start
D:\win98\Vga&Audio\
Next
"
Run
"
" button.
" button to take default
"
Typical
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Following the instruction to insert
5.
"
Windows 98 CD-ROM
".
6.
Click "
" to complete installation.
Finish
END
Note: A common driver for WINDOWS 98 is used on both SVGA
and Audio . Once you install the SVGA driver f or WINDOWS
98 as Chapter 5.2.2., the audio driver is also installed
simutaneously.
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7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT
a. Select "
Panel
1.
b. Double click "
a. Select the "
2.
b. Click the "
Start
".
Add...
", "
Settings
Multimedia
" item.
Devices
" button.
", "
Control
" icon.
a. Choose "
Driver"
3.
b. Click the "
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item.
" button.
OK
a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities " CD-ROM.
b. Type the path "
4.
c. Click "
a. Select the highlighted item.
5.
b. Press the "
a. Change MPU 401I/O address
to disable by pull down manual.
b. Press the "OK" button.
a. Press the "
a. Select the highlighted item.
6.
reboot your computer.
b. Press the "
D:\winnt\audiont
" button.
OK
" button.
Ok
Restart Now
" button.
Ok
"
" button to
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a. Press the "
reboot your computer.
7.
Restart Now
END
" button to
7.3 Further Information
For further information about the audio installation in your PPC-A84,
including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the
following web resources:
NS web site: www.nsc.com
Advantech web site: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
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