Advantech PPC-S123 User Manual

PPC-S123

UltraSlim™ Pentium® III
processor-based 12.1” panel PC

User’s Manual

Copyright notice

This document is copyrighted 2001, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights
are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to alter the
products described in this manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of Advantech. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech assumes no
responsibility for use of this manual, nor for any infringements upon
the rights of third parties which may result from such use.

All brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Part No. 2008S12300

1st Edition Printed in Taiwan November 2001

FCC Class B

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with this
user's manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. Note that even when this equipment is installed and used in
accordance with this user's manual, there is still no guarantee that
interference will not occur. If this equipment is believed to be causing
harmful interference to radio or television reception, this can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off. If interference is
occurring, 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 the receiver

• Connect the equipment to a power 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 installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials
have been received:

• PPC-S123 series panel PC

• User's manual

• Accessories for PPC-S123

- Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard

- Printer port adapter cable

- COM port adapter cables

- CPU push cover

- CPU push screw driver

- Warranty card

- Power cord: USA type

- AC/DC power adapter

- DC plug-in housing (female)

- External FDD flat cable

- External IDE flat cable

- Power cable for external FDD/HDD/CD-ROM

- "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disc

- VESA-standard bracket for mounting

- Mounting kits and packet of screws

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately.

Note: If you install an Intel® processor yourself, you must

install a heat sink above the CPU. This will avoid
heat damage to the CPU.

Additional Information and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech websites at www.advantech.com or

www.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

Warning! 1. Input voltage rated 19Vdc~26Vdc, 3A max

2. Use a 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery

3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands,
handle with care

4. Our European representative:
Advantech Europe GmbH

Kolberger Straße 7
D-40599 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

5. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the
surfaces, use only approved products or clean with a
dry applicator

Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located 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 may cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

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 overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened
only by qualified service personnel.

14. If one 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 user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. 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). THIS MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no
more than 70dB(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 elektrischen
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 General Specifications ................................................ 3

1.3 LCD Specifications ..................................................... 7

1.4 Dimensions ................................................................. 8

CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP ..................... 9

2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC .................................... 10

2.2 Installation Procedures .............................................. 12

2.2.1 Connecting the power cord ............................................ 12

2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse ............................... 12

2.2.3 Switching on the power ................................................. 12

2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program ............................. 13

2.4 Installing System Software ......................................... 14

2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .......................................... 14

2.4.2 Method 2: Use an FDD.................................................. 14

2.4.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port ........................ 14

2.4.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM ......................... 14

2.5 Installing the Drivers .................................................. 15

CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE AND PERIPHERAL

INSTALLATION ................................... 17

3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading ...... 18

3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)................... 18

3.3 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and

SDRAM Memory Module ...................................... 20

3.4 Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD-ROM installation 26

3.4.1 Floppy drive installation ................................................. 26

3.4.2 2nd hard drive or CD-ROM drive installation ................... 27

3.5 Adapter cable installation .......................................... 28

CHAPTER 4 JUMPER SETTINGS AND

CONNECTORS ..................................... 29

4.1 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................... 30

4.1.1 Setting jumpers ............................................................. 30

4.1.2 Jumpers and switch ...................................................... 31

4.1.3 Locating jumpers and switch ......................................... 32

4.1.4 Connectors ................................................................... 33

4.1.5 Locating connectors ...................................................... 34

4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7) ......................... 35

4.3 COM-port Interface .................................................... 35

4.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3, JP4)............. 35

4.3.2 COM3 / COM4 pin 9 output type setting (JP5) .............. 37

4.4 VGA Interface............................................................ 37

4.4.1 LCD panel power setting ............................................... 37

4.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration .................................. 38

CHAPTER 5 PCI BUS ETHERNET

INTERFACE ........................................ 39

5.1 Introduction ................................................................ 40

5.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver ..................................... 40

5.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 ............................................41

5.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 44

5.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME ................................. 46

5.3 Further Information .................................................... 46

CHAPTER 6 AGP SVGA SETUP ................ 47

6.1 Introduction ................................................................ 48

6.1.1 Chipset ......................................................................... 48

6.1.2 Display memory ............................................................ 48

6.2 Installation of SVGA Driver ........................................ 48

6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 ............................................49

6.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 50

6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 ........................................ 53

6.2.4 Installation for Windows ME .......................................... 54

6.3 Further Information .................................................... 55

CHAPTER 7 AUDIO ................................. 57

7.1 Introduction ................................................................ 58

7.2 Installation of Audio Driver ......................................... 58

7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 ............................................59

7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 61

7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME ................................. 63

CHAPTER 8 AWARD BIOS SETUP ............ 6 5

8.1 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 66

8.2 CMOS Setup Utility ................................................... 66

8.3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................. 67

8.3.1 Hard disk configurations ................................................ 68

8.4 BIOS Features Setup ................................................ 69

8.5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................ 73

8.6 Power Management Setup ........................................ 75

8.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ................................... 77

8.8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 78

8.9 Load Setup Defaults.................................................. 79

8.10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 79

8.11 Password Setting .................................................... 80

8.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................... 82

8.13 Save and Exit Setup ................................................ 83

8.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................. 83

CHAPTER 9 TOUCHSCREEN .................... 85

9.1 Introduction ................................................................ 86

9.1.1 General information ....................................................... 86

9.1.2 General specifications ................................................... 86

9.1.3 Environmental specifications ......................................... 86

9.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers ............................. 87

9.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME ..................................... 88

9.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 92

9.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 ........................................ 97

APPENDIX A PROGRAMMING THE

WATCHDOG TIMER .......................... 101

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ...................... 102

APPENDIX B FULL DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURES ................................... 105

APPENDIX C I/O PIN ASSIGNMENTS...... 111

C.1 Keyboard connector (CN8-1) .................................. 112

C.2 Mouse connector (CN8-2)....................................... 112

C.3 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN1) ............................. 112

C.4 COM3 RS-232 serial port (CN4) ............................. 113

C.5 COM4 RS-232 serial port (CN5) ............................. 113

C.6 COM2 (CN2) .......................................................... 114

C.7 Parallel port connector (CN3) ................................. 115

Table

Table 4-1: Jumpers and their functions ............................................... 31

Table 4-2: Connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard ........................ 33

Table 4-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP7) ......................................35

Table 4-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3) .......................... 35

Table 4-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP4) .................................. 36

Table 4-6: Serial port default settings.................................................. 36

Table 4-7: COM3/COM4 pin 9 setting (JP5) ........................................ 37

Table 4-8: Watchdog activity selection (JP6) ...................................... 38

Table C-1: Keyboard connector ........................................................ 112

Table C-2: Mouse connector ............................................................. 112

Table C-3: COM1 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 112

Table C-4: COM3 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 113

Table C-5: COM4 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 113

Table C-6: COM2.............................................................................. 114

Table C-7: Parallel port connector ..................................................... 115

Figure

Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S123 ............................................. 8

Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ................................................ 10

Figure 2-2: Rear view of the panel PC ................................................. 11

Figure 2-3: Rear and bottom view of the panel PC .............................. 11

Figure 3-1: Install the HDD on the HDD carrier ................................... 19

Figure 3-2: Connect HDD to the HDD cable ........................................19

Figure 3-3: Detach the CPU heat sink ............................................... 20

Figure 3-4: Place CPU push cover over CPU ...................................... 21

Figure 3-5: Insert screw driver into the hole......................................... 22

Figure 3-6: Push CPU in position ....................................................... 22

Figure 3-7: CPU installation................................................................ 23

Figure 3-8: Fan cooling with heatsink assembly installation ............... 24

Figure 3-9: Installing the memory module ........................................... 25

Figure 3-10: Install the riser card ........................................................ 27

Figure 3-11: Install the adapter ........................................................... 28

Figure 4-1: Jumpers on the PPC-S123 motherboard ........................... 32

Figure 4-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard......... 34

Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen ............................................. 66

Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen ......................................................... 67

Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen.............................................. 69

Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen .......................................... 73

Figure 8-5: Power management setup screen .................................... 75

Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen ................................. 77

Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen ............................................... 78

Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen ............................................ 79

Figure 8-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen ........................................ 82

Figure 8-10: Save and exit setup screen............................................. 83

Figure B-1: Disconnect the IDE connector........................................ 106

Figure B-2: Remove the fuse ............................................................ 107

Figure B-3: Remove the seven screws on the rear panel ................... 107

Figure B-4: Separate the front and rear panel ................................... 108

Figure B-5: Remove the inverter and LCD ......................................... 108

Figure B-6: Remove the CPU board, power board and

touchscreen control board .............................................. 109

CHAPTER

1

General Information

This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-S123 panel PC.

• Introduction

• General Specifications

• LCD Secifications

• Dimensions

1.1 Introduction

The PPC-S123 panel PC is an UltraSlim™ Pentium® III
processor-based computer that is designed to serve as a human
machine interface (HMI) and as a multimedia computer. It is a PC-based
system with 12.1" color TFT LCD display, on-board PCI Ethernet
controller, multi-COM port interfaces and a 16-bit stereo audio control­ler. With a built-in an external FDD, IDE connectors, and an optional
PCI/ISA expansion socket, the PPC-S123 is as compact and user­friendly as a multi-function computer. In addition, its "fit anywhere"
design makes it very flexible and able to be used in many different
kinds of installations. It can be wall mounted, panel mounted or stood
upright on a desktop.

For system integrators, this simple, complete, compact and highly
integrated multimedia system lets you easily build a panel PC into your
applications. Common industrial applications include factory automa­tion systems, precision machinery, and production process control. It
is also suitable for many nonindustrial applications, including interac­tive kiosk systems, entertainment management, and car park automa­tion. Our panel PC is a reliable, cost-effective solution to your applica­tion's processing requirements.

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1.2 General Specifications

General

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 311 x 237 x 54.5mm (12.24" x 9.33" x 2.15")

• Weight: 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs)

• Power supply: 60 watts, AT type

Input voltage: 19Vdc~26Vdc
Output voltage: +5 V @ 8 A, +12 V @ 1.5 A, -12V@0.3A

• Power adaptor: AC/DC
Input voltage: 100Vac~250Vac
Output voltage: 24V @ 2.3A

• Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" HDD

• Front panel: IP65/NEMA4 compliant

Standard PC functions

• CPU: Intel® Pentium® III up to 850 MHz and Celeron™ up to

900 MHz

• BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM

• Chipset: Intel® 82443BX/82371EB

• Front side bus: 66/100 MHz

• 2nd level cache: On-die 256 KB for Pentium® III CPU and 128 KB for

Celeron™ CPU

• RAM: Two 144-pin SODIMM sockets accept 32 ~ 512 MB SDRAM

(3.3 V)

• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two connectors. Each

connector has one channel and supports two IDE devices. Each
channel supports PIO modes 0 ~ 4, DMA mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra
DMA 33/66simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated
for the CD-ROM drive or external hard drive. BIOS supports IDE CD­ROM boot-up

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• Floppy disk drive: Supports up to two FDDs (720 KB / 1.44 MB).

• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel

mode. BIOS configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or disabled

• Serial ports: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM 1,3, and

4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with
16C550 UARTs, +5V/+12V power supply selectable

• Universal serial bus (USB) port: Supports up to two USB ports,
USB v1.1 and Intel UHCI v1.1 compatible

• PCI/ISA bus expansion slot (optioanl): Accepts either one ISA card
or one PCI bus card

• SSD: Built in type I CompactFlash socket, supports CompactFlash
card shared with one IDE channel.

• Watchdog timer: 62-level, interval 1 ~ 62 seconds.
Automatically generates system reset or IRQ11 when the system
stops due to a program error or EMI. Jumperless selection and
software enabled/disabled

• Battery: 3.0 V @ 195 mA lithium battery

Flat panel interface

• Chipset: LynxEM4 SMI710

• Display memory: 4 MB on-die memory

• Display type: Simultaneously supports CRT and flat panel displays

(EL, LCD and gas plasma)

• Display resolution: Supports non-interlaced CRT and TFT LCD
displays up to 1280 x 1024 @ 16 M colors

Audio function

• Chipset: ESS 1938 (PCI)

• Audio controller: 16-bit codec, full-duplex stereo single-chip PCI

audio solution

• Stereo sound: 100% DOS GAME compatible (Sound Blaster or

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Sound Blaster Pro)

• Audio interface: Line-in, Line-out

PCI bus Ethernet interface

• Chipset: Realtek RTL 8139 PCI local bus Ethernet controller

• Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T and

10 Base-T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM

• 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability

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Note: The panel PC with the optionally installed touch-

screen will share COM4 port. Once the touchscreen
is installed, the COM4 cannot be used for other
purpose.

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Optional modules

• CPU: Intel® Pentium® III up to 850 MHz and Celeron™ up to 900
MHz

• Memory: 32/64/128/256 MB SDRAM

• HDD: 2.5" HDD

• Operating System: Microsoft® DOS, Windows 98, NT, 2000

• Touchscreen: Analog resistive

Environment

• Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F)

• Storage Temperature: -20° ~ 60° C

• Relative humidity: 0~85%

• Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)

• Certification: EMC: CE, FCC; Safety: UL1950 and EN60950

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1.3 LCD Specifications

Display type: 12.1” TFT LCD
Max. resolution: 800x 600
Colors: 256 K or above
Dot size (mm): 0.31 x 0.31
Viewing angle: 100°
Luminance: 250 cd/m2 or above
Temperature: 0 ~ 50° C
*VR control: Brightness
LCD MTBF: 50,000 hours
Backlight lifetime: 25,000 hours

* The VR control is defined by hot key in DOS or BIOS mode as

below: Ctrl-Alt-F3, Ctrl-Alt-F4.

Note: The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is

high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a
few defective pixels which do not always illuminate.
With current technology, it is impossible to complete­ly eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively
working to improve this technology.

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1.4 Dimensions

Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S123

Unit: mm

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CHAPTER

SYSTEM SETUP

• A Quick Tour of the Panel PC

• Installation procedures

• Running the BIOS Setup Program

• Installing System Software

• Installing the Drivers

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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

When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will
find the CPU and heat sink space located on the center-top side and
HDD carrier located on the right side, as shown in Figure 2-2. The
sunken I/O section is at the bottom of the panel PC, as shown in
Fig. 2-3. (The I/O section includes various I/O ports, including serial
ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB ports, the Line-in/Line-out
jack, and so on.)

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CPU heat sink

Power Switch

Fuse

Figure 2-2: Rear view of the panel PC

Figure 2-3 shows the I/O section and power inlet of the panel PC

HDD Carrier

NLX slot for

riser card

Product label

Serial portsDC inlet

Parallel port

PS/2 port

Line-in jack

Ethernet port

Line-out jack

USB ports

Figure 2-3: Rear and bottom view of the panel PC

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2.2 Installation Procedures

2.2.1 Connecting the power cord

The panel PC can only be powered by a DC electrical outlet
(19Vdc~26Vdc, 3A max.). Be sure to always handle the power cords by
holding the plug ends only. Please follow the Figure 2-4 to connect the
male plug of the power cord to the DC inlet of the panel PC.

2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse

Before you start the computer, please connect the Y-shaped adaptor to
the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on the I/O section of the panel PC,
then connect the necessary mouse or keyboard to the Y-shaped
adapter or serial ports.

2.2.3 Switching on the power

When you look at the rear side of the panel PC, you will see the power
switch as shown in Figure 2-2.

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AC/DC power

DC inlet

Figure 2-4: Connect the power cord to DC inlet

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adapter

2.3 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.

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2.4 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 distributors and system integrators may have

already pre-installed system software prior to ship­ment of your panel PC.

Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded
in the PPC-S123 using any of four methods:

2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet

You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.

2.4.2 Method 2: Use an FDD

The FDD port is located on the riser card as shown in Figure 3-10.
Attach a communication cable and a power cable to the FDD port, then
attach them to an FDD. Insert a disk containing the software and
consult your software manual for installation procedures.

2.4.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port

You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect
another PC to the PPC-S123 with an appropriate cable and transmit the
software to the PPC-S123.

2.4.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM

Please refer to Section 3.4.2 "Secondary HDD/CD-ROM drive installa­tion"

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2.5 Installing the Drivers

After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the
Ethernet, SVGA, audio, and touchscreen functions. All drivers are
stored in a CD-ROM disc entitled "Drivers and Utilities" which can be
found in your accessory box.

The standard procedures for installing the drivers are described in
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9 respectively.

The utility directory includes multimedia programs. Refer to the
README.TXT file inside the VGA folders for more detailed informa­tion.

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-S123 panel

PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt,
check Advantech's website or contact our application
engineers for the latest information regarding drivers
and utlities.

Chapter 2 System Setup

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CHAPTER

3

Hardware and
Peripheral Installation

• Overview of Hardware Installation and

Upgrading

• Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive
(HDD)

• Installing the Central Processing Unit
(CPU) and SDRAM Memory Module

• Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD­ROM installation

• Adapter Cables Installation

3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and
Upgrading

The panel PC consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a
plastic front and rear panel. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades
can be easily completed after removing both panels. Meanwhile your
HDD, SDRAM, CPU are all readily accessible by removing the CPU
heatsink and HDD carrier.

If you are a systems integrator and need to know how to completely
disassemble the panel PC, you can find more useful information in
Appendix B.

Warning! Do not remove the plastic covers until you have

verified that no power is flowing within the panel PC.
Power must be switched off and the power cord must
be unplugged. Every time you service the panel PC,
you should be aware of this.

3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard
disk drive to the panel PC's internal controller which uses a PCI
local-bus interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data
transfer and allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following
instructions are for the installation:

1. Detach the HDD carrier by unscrewing one screw on the right side
of the HDD carrier.

2. First connect the adapter connector to the 2.5" hard drive, then
place the HDD inside the HDD carrier and tighten four screws from
both sides of the HDD carrier as shown in Figure 3-1.

3. The HDD cable (FPC type) is next to the HDD carrier.

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