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APC-3X18
12.1”, 15”, 17”, 19” Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Steel Panel PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Apr. 2015 V1.1
®2015 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
Aplex Technology, Inc.
15F-1, No.186, Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
1.0
2012/11/14
Official Version
1.1
2015/04/22
Update Motherboard Specifications
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Warning!___________________________
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause
interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Electric Shock Hazard – Do not operate the machine with its back cover
removed. There are dangerous high voltages inside.
Disclaimer
This information in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event
shall Aplex Technology Inc. be liable for damages of any kind, whether incidental or
consequential, arising from either the use or misuse of information in this
document or in any related materials.
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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□ AC power cable
□ Driver & manual CD disc
□ Other.___________________(please specify)
Safety Precautions
Follow the messages below to prevent your systems from damage:
◆ Avoid your system from static electricity on all occasions.
◆ Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when
the card is power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not
in use.
◆ Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance,
when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may
damage the electronic components or the whole system.
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Table of Contents
Revision History………………………………………………………………………………....1
Warning!/Disclaimer………………….……………………………………………………...2
Packing List/Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………..3
Chapter 1 System
1.1 Features…………………………………………………………………………….……7
1.2 Specifications…………………………….………………..….……………………..6
1.3 Dimensions…………………………………………………………………………….9
1.4 Installation of HDD…………………….….…………………………….……….13
1.5 Installation of PCI Add-on………..…………………………………………..15
1.6 Brief Description……………………………………………….…………….……16
1.7 Panel Mounting………………………………………………….………………..17
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Introduction……….……………………………………..…..18
2.2 Motherboard Specifications..………………………….…………………...18
2.3 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……......………..………………….....21
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen..................................................46
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility.....................................................................47
3.3 System Overview......................................................................47
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................... 48
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings......................................................57
3.6 Boot Settings............................................................................59
3.7 Security Settings......................................................................61
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.......................................................62
3.9 Exit Options..............................................................................69
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………..………….……………...………………………72
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………….……75
4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver…………………………………………….79
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….…….……………82
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4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation….……………84
Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Touch Screen Controller Board..……..……………87
5.2 Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Universal Driver Installation for
PenMount 6000 Series………………………………………………………….88
Figures
Figure 1.1: APC-3218 Dimensions…………………..……………………..…....9
Figure 1.2: APC-3518 Dimensions………………….……………………..…...10
Figure 1.3: APC-3718 Dimensions………………………………………..…....11
Figure 1.4: APC-3918 Dimensions………………..…………………………….12
Figure 1.5: Front View………………………………….…………………………...16
Figure 1.6: Rear View…………………………………….…………………………..16
Figure 1.7: Panel mounting………………………………………………………..17
Figure 1.8: VESA mounting…………………………….…………………………..17
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....20
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………….21
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom……22
Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………87
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Chapter 1 System
Specs
APC-3218
APC-3518
APC-3718
APC-3918
CPU
Socket P, Up to T9400 (with system fan), P8600 (fanless)
System Chipset
Intel GM45 + ICH9M-E
System Memory
2 x 204 Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM, up to 8 GB SDRAM
Outside I/O port
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x GbE LAN connectors
1 x VGA
2 x RS-232 (COM1/2)
1 x terminal block for additional power switch
2 x LED light for power and HDD indication
1 x Audio line out/ MIC in
1 x DB-9 RS-422/485, default RS-485 (COM3) for option
1 x 8 Pin terminal block connector for VCC/Ground/6XGPIO
1 x USB 2.0 connector with cap at front panel
1 x 3 Pin DC Power input terminal block
Storage
2 x 2.5” SATA HDD (one HDD as standard, two HDDs as option for RAID)
1 x External CF Slot for option
Extension
1 x PCI for option
OSD Control
Brightness/ Screen and Touch on/off /Power on/off
CD/DVD-R Device
1 x Slim CD/DVD RW Device for option (Not available if 2 HDD and CF
have been used)
1.1 Features
Intel Socket P Processor support up to T9400 2.53GHz with system fan, Intel
P8600 2.4GHz~T3100 1.9GHz without fan
Two DDR3 SODIMM slot, up to 4GB each
Front panel OSD control Brightness/ Screen and Touch on/off / Power on/off
Support RAID 0, 1
Support 1 x PCI Slot
Panel IP65
1.2 Specifications
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Wireless LAN
mini-PCIe interface for option
Web CAM
Web CAM USB Device for option
Auto Brightness
Auto Dimming for option
Speaker
2 x 2W Speaker for option
OS Support
Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded, Windows Embedded
Standard 7, Windows 7 Pro for Embedded
LCD
Display Size
12.1”
800x600
15”
1024x768
17”
1280x1024
19”
1280x1024
Max. Color
262K
262K
16.7M
16.2M
Viewing Angle
H:140 / V:110
H:160 / V:145
H:170 / V:160
H:170 / V:160
Luminance(cd/m²)
350
400
350
350
Backlight Lifetime
50,000 Hours
Touch Screen Type
Resistive Touch Screen (option)
Light Transmission
80%
Power Supply
9~32V DC
Construction
Aluminum front bezel and steel chassis
IP Rating
Front Panel IP65
Mounting
Panel / VESA 75x75 Mount
Panel/VESA
100x100
Mount
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
390x264x91.5
410x310x89.4
439x348x97.3
484x400x83
Net Weight
7.6kgs
8.1kgs
11.1kgs
11.8kgs
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
-10~50℃
Storage
Temperature
-20~60℃
Relative Humidity
10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing
Certificate
CE / FCC Class A
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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3218
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Figure 1.2: Dimensions of the APC-3518
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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of the APC-3718
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Figure 1.4: Dimensions of the APC-3918
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1.4 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when enclosing
or removing the HDD bracket.
Step 2
There is 1 screw to deal with when enclosing
or removing the HDD Tray.
Step 3
Loosen screw and draw the HDD bracket out
as shown in the picture
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Step 4
Tighten four screws as shown in the picture.
F Screw M3*5L 120°
Step 5
Push into the HDD bracket as shown in the
picture
Step 6
That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.
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1.5 Installation of PCI Add-on
Step 3
To finish the job, just fasten the 2 screws as shown
in the picture.
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when enclosing or
removing the chassis.
Step 2
Now slide the add on into the PCI slot, making sure
the golden part faces the slot. When the part that
is interfaced together come into the right contact,
slightly push the add on into the rail of the slot.
After sliding the add on into the PCI expansion slot,
get the one screw as circled tightened to finish the
connection.
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1.6 Brief Description of the APC-3X18
The APC-3218/3518/3718/3918 is Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Intel GM45+ ICH9M-E
Steel Panel PC, which comes with a 12.1-inch (luminance of 350 cd/m²)/15-inch
(luminance of 400 cd/m²)/17-inch (luminance of 350 cd/m²)/19-inch (luminance of
350 cd/m²) TFT LCD. It is powered by an Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Processor, up to
Intel P8600 2.4GHz processor. The industrial panel PC also features one PCI expansion
slot for option, three COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two 2.5” HDD, one external CF
slot for option, and 9~32V DC, etc. It is ideal for use as a PC-based controller for
Automotive, Logistic Process, Materials Handling, and Kiosk applications.
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Figure 1.5: Front View of APC-3X18
Figure 1.6: Rear View of APC-3X18
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1.7 Panel Mounting of the APC-3218/3518/3718/3918
The APC-3218/3518/3718/3918 panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in
Figure 1.7. Just carefully place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 10
screws from the rear to secure the mounting.
Figure 1.7: Panel mounting of the APC-3218/3518/3718/3918
Figure 1.8: VESA mounting of the APC-3218/3518/3718/3918
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Chapter 2 Hardware
Specifications
Board Size
170mm x 170mm
CPU Support
Support Socket P Intel 45nm Core 2 Duo Processor, with FSB
667/800/1066 MHz Celeron M Processor.
Recommend: Intel T3100/ 575 / P8400/ T9400
Chipset
ASB-M801T/B: Intel GM45 and Intel ICH9M
ASB-M801ET/EB: Intel GM45 and Intel ICH9M-E (option, RAID
function)
Memory Support
2 x SO-DIMM (204pins), up to 8GB DDRIII 800/1066MHz FSB
Graphics
Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD, DVMT 5.0 compliant
Super I/O
Winbond W83627UHG
BIOS
AMIBIOS
Storage
4 x SATA Connector
1 x Compact Flash II Slot (option)
1 x Compact Flash II Slot for TB-522
Ethernet
2 x PCIe Gbe LAN by Intel 82574L
USB
4 x USB 2.0 stack ports for external
3 x USB 2.0 box Pin header for MIO1
4 x USB 2.0 box Pin header for MIO2
2.1 Motherboard Introduction
ASB-M801 is a Mini-ITX industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel
GM45 and ICH9M, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs
of different customers. Also, it features dual 1000M LAN port, 6-COM port and one
Mini PCIE configuration. To satisfy the special needs of high-end customers, PC104+
port (capable of adjusting IO voltage) richer extension functions. The product is
widely used in various sectors of industrial control.
2.2 Motherboard Specifications
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Serial
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM1) pin 9
w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM2)
1 x RS232 header for internal (COM5)
1 x RS232 header for internal (COM6), pin 10 w/5V/12V select
I/O Card TB-522:
1 x RS422/485 select header for internal MIO1 (COM3)
1 x RS232 header for internal MIO1 (COM4)
Digital I/O
8-bit digital I/O by Pin header
4-bit digital input
4-bit digital output
Battery
Support CR2477 Li battery by 2-pin header
Audio
Support Audio via Realtek ALC662 HD audio codec
Support Line-out, MIC by JACK
Support Line-in, Line-out, MIC by 2x6-pin header
Keyboard/Mouse
PS2 K/B and Mouse by MIO2
1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
Expansion Bus
1 x PC 104+ connector (PCI master 4, jumper for +3.3V & 5V select)
2 x PCI-express extend by 4x10 pin socket
1 x mini-PCI-express slot
1 x CRT 2x5 Pin Header
Power
Management
1 x 3-pin power input connector (Wide range DC+9V~32V)
DC12V output by 2x2 pin Connectors
Switches and
LED Indicators
Power on/off switch by TB-522 or TB-523
Reset switch by MIO2
Power LED status by MIO2
HDD LED status by MIO2
External I/O port
2 x COM Ports (COM1/COM2)
4 x USB 2.0 Ports (stack)
2 x RJ45 GbE LAN Ports
1 x CRT DB15 Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x Audio Ports (mic, line out)
Watchdog Timer
Software programmable 1 – 255 second by Super I/O
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Temperature
Operating: -20℃ to 70℃
Storage: -40℃ to 85℃
Humidity
5% - 95%, non-condensing, operating
Power
Consumption
12V /2.8A (Intel T3100/1.9GHz processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
12V /2.95A (Intel 575/2.0GHz processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
12V /2.73A (Intel P8400/2.26GHz processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
12V/ 2.8A (Intel T9400/2.53GHz processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
EMI/EMS
Meet CE/FCC class A
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions
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2.3 Jumpers Settings and Connectors
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top
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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom
JP2
Mode
Open
ATX Power
Close
Auto Power on (Default)
RTC/SRTC
CMOS
Open
NORMAL (Default)
Close 1-2
Clear CMOS
1. JP2:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header),ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.
2. RTC/SRTC:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header)CMOS clear jumper, CMOS clear operation will
permanently reset old BIOS settings to factory defaults.
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Procedures of CMOS clear:
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
VBAT
PIN2
Ground
Pin#
Power Input
Pin1
DC+9V~32V
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
PG
Power Mode
Location: DCIN
(5.4.4.)
Location: ATX12V
(5.4.5.)
Location: ATX
(5.4.6.)
AT
(Default)
input
DC9~32V
output
DC 12V
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a) Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
b) To clear the CMOS settings, use the jumper cap to close pins1 and 2 for about
3 seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins open.
c) Power on the system again.
d) When entering the POST screen, press the <F1> or <DEL> key to enter CMOS
Setup Utility to load optimal defaults.
e) After the above operations, save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
3. BAT1 :
(1.25mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to provide
power for CMOS.
4. DCIN:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V ~ DC32V System power input connector.
5. ATX12V:
(2x2 Pin Connector),DC12V System power output connector.
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Pin#
Power output
Pin1
Ground
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
DC+12V
Pin4
DC+12V
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
ATX PSON
PIN2
ATX Ground
PIN3
ATX 5VSB
6. ATX (option):
(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 box Pin Header), connect PSON and 5VSB and Ground signal,
support ATX Power model. Reserved.
7. CPU1:
(Socket P), installing the CPU Socket.
8. CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1:
(2.54mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header), Fan connector, cooling fans can be connected
directly for use. You may set the rotation condition of cooling fan in menu of
BIOS CMOS Setup.
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Pin#
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
VCC
3
Rotation detection
Note:
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
CRT_RED
1
2
Ground
CRT_GREEN
3
4
Ground
CRT_BLUE
5
6
VGA_EN
CRT_H_SYNC
7
8
CRT_DDCDATA
CRT_V_SYNC
9
10
CRT_DDCCLK
Output power of cooling fan must be limited under 5W.
9. SODIMM1/SODIMM2:
(SO-DIMM 204Pin socket), DDRIII memory socket, the socket is located at the Top of
the board and supports 204Pin 1.5V DDRIII 800/1066MHz FSB SO-DIMM memory
module up to 8GB.
10. CRT1:
(CRT DB15 Connector), Video Graphic Array Port, provide high-quality video
output. They can not work at the same time for CRT1 and VGA1.
11. VGA1:
(CRT 2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), Video Graphic Array Port, Provide 2x5Pin
cable to VGA Port, they can not work at the same time for CRT and VGA1.
12. INVERTER1:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x6 box Pin Header), Backlight control connector for LVDS1.
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Pin#
Signal Name
1
+DC12V
2
+DC12V
3
Ground
4
Ground
5
BKLT_EN
6
BKLT_CTRL
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
VDD5
2 1 VDD5
Ground
4 3 Ground
VDD33
6 5 VDD33
LB_D0_N
8 7 LA_D0_N
LB_D0_P
10 9 LA_D0_P
Ground
12
11
Ground
LB_D1_N
14
13
LA_D1_N
LA_D1_P
16
15
LA_D1_P
Ground
18
17
Ground
LB_D2_N
20
19
LA_D2_N
LB_D2_P
22
21
LA_D2_P
Ground
24
23
Ground
LB_CLK_N
26
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LA_CLK_N
Note:
Pin6 is backlight control signal, support DC or PWM mode, mode select at BIOS
CMOS menu.
13. LVDS1:
(1.25mm Pitch 2x20 Connector), For 18/24-bit LVDS output connector, Fully
supported by Intel GM45 chipset, the interface features dual channel 18/24-bit
output.
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LB_CLK_P
28
27
LA_CLK_P
Ground
30
29
Ground
LVDS_DDC_DATA
32
31
LVDS_DOC_CLK
Ground
34
33
Ground
LB_D3_N
36
35
LA_D3_N
LB_D3_P
38
37
LA_D3_P
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40
39
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JP3 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM1 RI (Ring Indicator) (default)
Close 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V (option)
Close 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V (option)
14. HDMI:
(HDMI 19P Connector) High Definition Multimedia Interface connector.
15. BT1:
POWER on/off Button, They are used to connect power switch button. The two
pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short them
temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the system from
sleep state.
16. JCOM1:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header) COM1 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select
signal out of pin 9 of COM1 port.
17. COM1:
(Type DB9) Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make
a direct connection to serial devices. COM1 port is controlled by pins No. 1~6 of
JCOM1, select output Signal RI or 5V or 12V, for details, please refer to
description of JCOM1.
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Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
JCOM1 select Setting
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
RI (Ring Indicator)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
DCD
1
2
RXD
TXD
3
4
DTR
Ground
5
6
DSR
18. COM2:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make
a direct connection to serial devices.
19. COM5:
(2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), COM5 Port, standard RS232 ports are provided.
They can be used directly via COM cable connection.
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RTS
7
8
CTS
RI
9
10
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JP1 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM5 Pin10=+5V (default)
Close 2-3
COM5 Pin10=+12V (option)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
DCD
1 2 RXD
TXD
3 4 DTR
Ground
5 6 DSR
RTS
7 8 CTS
RI
9
10
JCOM6
select Setting
20. JCOM6:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header) COM6 setting jumper, pin 1~3 are used to select
signal out of pin 10 of COM6 port.
21. COM6:
(2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), COM6 Port, standard RS232 ports are provided.
They can be used directly via COM cable connection. COM6 port is controlled
by pins No.1~3 of JCOM6, select output Signal 5V or 12v, For details, please
refer to description of JCOM6.
22. USB4/USB5/USB6/USB7:
(Double stack USB type A), Rear USB connector, it provides up to 4 USB2.0
ports, speed up to 480Mb/s.
Each USB Type A Receptacle (2 Ports) Current limited value is 1.5A.
If the external USB device current exceeds 1.5A, please separate connectors
into different Receptacle.
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23. LAN1/LAN2:
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
FRONT_OUTP-L
1
2
FRONT_OUTP_R
FRONT_OUTN_L
3
4
FRONT_OUTN_R
FRONT_JD
5
6
LINE1_JD
LINE_IN_L
7
8
LINE1_IN_R
MIC2_IN_L
9
10
MIC2_IN_R
Ground
11
12
MIC2_JD
(RJ45 Connector), Rear LAN port, Two standard 10/100/1000M RJ-45 Ethernet
ports are provided. Used Intel 82574L chipset, LINK LED (green) and ACTIVE LED
(yellow) respectively located at the left-hand and right-hand side of the
Ethernet port indicate the activity and transmission state of LAN.
24. JACK1:
(Diameter 3.5mm Double stack Jack), HD Audio port, An onboard Realtek
ALC662 codec is used to provide high quality audio I/O ports. Line Out can be
connected to a headphone or amplifier, MIC is the port for microphone input
audio.
25. AUDIO:
(2.0mm Pitch 2X6 Pin Header), Front Audio, An onboard Realtek ALC662 codec
is used to provide high-quality audio I/O ports. Line Out can be connected to a
headphone or amplifier. Line In is used for the connection of external audio
source via a Line in cable. MIC is the port for microphone input audio.
26. BZ:
Onboard buzzer.
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27. JP_104P:
JP_104P Pin#
PC104+ VIO Voltage
All Open
Default
Close 1-2
+3.3V PCI Card
Close 2-3
+5V PCI Card
MODEL
PC104+ / PCIEX2
ASB-M801T
Top
ASB-M801ET
Top
ASB-M801B
Bottom
ASB-M801EB
Bottom
(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 Pin Header) PC104+ port voltage selection jumper, select
voltage for PCI-104 Plus devices. The default for this jumper is “all
open”,meaning the user must select the voltage to be used.
28. PC104+ (option):
(4x30 Pin), PC104 plus connector, it conforms to standard PC104+ specification.
Can expand support four PCI devices.
ASB-M801T/ET：PC104+ connector in the top.
ASB-M801B/EB：PC104+ connector in the Bottom.
28. PCIEX2 (option):
(4x10 Pin), PCIe bus connector, it conforms to standard PCI Express x1
specification. Can expand support two PCIe devices.
ASB-M801T/ET：PCIEX2 connector in the top.
ASB-M801B/EB：PCIEX2 connector in the Bottom.
30. MPCIE1:
(Socket 52Pin),mini PCIe socket, it is located at the top, it supports mini PCIe
devices with USB2.0, SMBUS and PCIe signal. MPCIe card size is 30x30mm or
30x50.95mm.
31. LED1:
LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Standby Power Good Status, Yellow
LED for HDD status.
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32. MIO1:
Function
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
Function
COM3
422RX+
1 2 485+ / 422TX+
COM3
RS422 or
RS485
422RX-
3 4 485- / 422TX-
Ground
5 6 NC
NC
7 8 NC
5V_S5
9
10
5V_S5
COM4
DCD4-
11
12
RXD4
COM4
TXD4
13
14
DTR4-
Ground
15
16
DSR4-
RTS4-
17
18
CTS4-
RI4-
19
20
5V_S5
USB9
5V_S5
21
22
5V_USB_1011
USB10
USB9_N
23
24
USB10_N
USB9_P
25
26
USB10_P
Ground
27
28
Ground
Ground
29
30
Ground
USB11
5V_USB_1011
31
32
PWR_LED+
Power
LED
USB11_N
33
34
PWR_LED-
USB11_P
35
36
MIO_PSON
Power
Button
Ground
37
38
Ground
Ground
39
40
Ground
Function
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
Function
H_LED+
HDD_LED
1 2 PWR-LED
P_LED+
USB01_OC-
3 4 Ground
P_LED-
USB23_OC-
5 6 MIO_PSON-
PSON+
RESET+
RESET
7 8 Ground
PSON-
BUZZER+
BUZZER+
9
10
BUZZER-
BUZZER-
GPIO_IN_1
ICH9M-GPIO10
11
12
ICH9M-GPIO18
GPIO_OUT_1
(DF13-40P Connector), For expand output connector, It provides two RS232
ports or one RS485 port, three USB ports, one power led, one power button,
via a dedicated cable connected to TB-522 MIO1 or TB-523 MIO1.
33. MIO2:
(DF13-40P Connector), Front panel connector.
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GPIO_IN_2
ICH9M-GPIO13
13
14
ICH9M-GPIO20
GPIO_OUT_2
GPIO_IN_3
ICH9M-GPIO14
15
16
ICH9M-GPIO33
GPIO_OUT_3
GPIO_IN_4
ICH9M-GPIO17
17
18
ICH9M-GPIO34
GPIO_OUT_4
PS2_K/B
Ground
19
20
5V_S5
PS2_Mouse
Ps2_KBDATA
21
22
PS2_MSDATA
PS2_KBCLK
23
24
PS2_MSCLK
USB2
5V_USB_23
25
26
5V_USB_23
USB3
USB2_N
27
28
USB3_N
USB2_P
29
30
USB3_P
Ground
31
32
Ground
USB0
5V_S5_USB
33
34
5V_S5_USB
USB1
USB0_N
35
36
USB1_N
USB0_P
37
38
USB1_P
Ground
39
40
Ground
Pin1+ Ground: HDD LED, They are used to connect hard disk activity LED. The
LED blinks when the hard disk is reading or writing data.
Pin2+Pin4: POWER LED, They are used to connect power LED. When the
system is powered on or under S0/S1 state, the LED is normally on, when the
system is under S4/S5 state, the LED is off.
Pin3: USB01 OC-, “USB01_OC-“ Signal.
Pin5: USB23 OC-, “USB23_OC-“ Signal.
Pin7+Ground: RESET Button, They are used to connect reset button. The two
pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short them
temporarily to realize system reset.
Pin6+Pin8: POWER on/off Button, They are used to connect power switch
button. The two pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short
them temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the system
from sleep state.
Pin9+Pin10: BUZZER, They are used to connect an external buzzer.
Pin11~Pin18: GPIO IN/GPIO OUT, General-purpose input/output port, it
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provides a group of self-programming interfaces to customers for flexible use.
Function
Jumper setting
SATA4
(Default)
IDE_CF1
(option)
Pin#
Signal Name
1
+DC5V
2
Ground
Pin19-24: PS2 KB/MS, PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, the port can be
connected to PS/2 keyboard and mouse via a dedicated cable for direct used.
Pin25-40: USB0/USB1/USB2/USB3, Front USB connector, it provides 4 USB
ports via a dedicated USB cable, speed up to 480Mb/s.
Note:
When connecting LEDs and buzzer and GPIO and USB, pay special attention to
the signal polarity. Make sure that the connector pins have a one-to-one
correspondence with chassis wiring, or it may cause boot up failure.
34. JCF/JSATA(option):
(2.0mm Pitch 3x4 Pin Header), it provides selectable IDE_CF1 or SATA4 signal
output control.
35. SATA_P1/SATA_P2/SATA_P3:
(2.5mm Pitch 1x2 box Pin Header), Two onboard 5V output connectors are
reserved to provide power for SATA devices.
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Note:
MODEL
SATA Color
RAID
ASB-M801T
ASB-M801B
Black: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4
No
ASB-M801ET
ASB-M801EB
Black: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3
Yes
Output current of the connector must not be above 1A.
36. SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4:
(SATA 7P), SATA Connectors, Four SATA connectors are provided, with transfer
speed up to 3.0Gb/s.
ASB-M801ET/EB: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 drives supporting RAID 0 or RAID 1
function.
37. IDE_CF1 (option):
(CF Card socket), it is located at the bottom of the board and serves as an insert
interface for Type I and Type II Compact Flash card. The operating voltage of CF
card can be set as 3.3V or 5V, The default setting of the product is 3.3V. Please
refer to description of JCF/JSATA Jumper setting.
38. CPU SCREW HOLES:
CPU FAN SCREW HOLES, Four screw holes for fixed CPU Cooler assemble.
39. H5/H6:
MPCIE1 SCREW HOLES, H5 for mini PCIE card (30mmx30mm) assemble. H6 for
mini PCIE card (30mmx50.95mm) assemble.
40. TB-522:
ASB-M801 I/O Card, via a dedicated cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1.
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RS422 Type (option)
RS485 Type (option)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422_RX+
1
1
NC
422_RX-
2
2
NC
422_TX-
3
3
485-
422_TX+
4 4 485+
Ground
5 5 Ground
NC
6
6
NC
NC
7
7
NC
NC
8
8
NC
NC
9
9
NC
LED2:
CF Card LED Status.
S1:
PWR BT: POWER on/off Button, They are used to connect power switch button.
The two pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short them
temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the system from
sleep state.
PWR LED: POWER LED status.
COM3:
(Type DB9), I/O serial port, it provides selectable RS422/RS485 serial signal
output.
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Note:
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
RI (Ring Indicator)
Use COM3 RS422 or RS485 Function, please enter BIOS CMOS Setup. Path:
BIOS Setup Utility \ Advanced /Super IO Configuration \ Serial Port3 Type:
[RS-485]
[RS-422]
COM4:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make
a direct connection to serial devices.
USB10, USB11:
(Double stack USB type A), I/O USB connector, it provides up to 2 USB2.0 ports,
speed up to 480Mb/s.
Each USB Type A Receptacle (2 Ports) Current limited value is 1.5A.
If the external USB device current exceeds 1.5A, please separate connectors
into different Receptacle.
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CF:
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422_RX+
1 2 485+_422TX+
422_RX-
3 4 485-_422TX-
Ground
5
6
NC
NC
7
8
NC
NC
9
10
5V_S5
DCD4-
11
12
RXD4
TXD4
13
14
DTR4-
Ground
15
16
DSR4-
RTS4-
17
18
CTS4-
RI4-
19
20
5V_S5
5V_USB9
21
22
5V_USB1011
USB9_N
23
24
USB10_N
USB9_P
25
26
USB10_P
Ground
27
28
Ground
Ground
29
30
Ground
5V_USB1011
31
32
PWR_LED+
USB11_N
33
34
PWR_LED-
USB11_P
35
36
PS_ON-
Ground
37
38
Ground
Ground
39
40
Ground
(CF Card socket), it is located at TB-522 and serves as an insert interface for
Type I and Type II Compact Flash card. The operating voltage of CF card can be
set as 3.3V or 5V. The default setting of the product is 5V.
MIO1:
(DF13-40P) TB-522 MIO1 via a dedicated cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1.
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41. TB-520P1:
TB-520P1 connect to ASB-M801T/ET PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at
the top, it provides one PCI slot.
42. TB-520P2:
TB-520P2 connect to ASB-M801T/ET PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at
the top, it provides two PCI slots.
43. TB-520P1E1:
TB-520P1E1 connect to ASB-M801T/ET PC104+ and PCIEX2 connector, PC104+
and PCIEX2 are located at the top, it provides one PCI slot and one PCIE slot.
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44. TB-521P1:
TB-521P1 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at
the Bottom, it provides one PCI slot.
45. TB-521P2:
TB-521P2 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at
the Bottom, it provides two PCI slots.
46. TB-521P1E1:
TB-521P1E1 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ and PCIEX2 connector, PC104+
and PCIEX2 are located at the Bottom, it provides one PCI slot and one PCIE
slot.
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47. TB-521P1E12:
TB-521P1E12 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ and PCIEX2 connector,
PC104+ and PCIEX2 are located at the Bottom, it provides one PCI slot and two
PCIE slots.
48. TB-523:
ASB-M801 I/O Card, via a dedicated cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1 and
MIO2.
TB-523 Top:
TB-523 Bottom:
LED2:
CF Card LED Status.
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PWR BT: POWER on/off Button, they are used to connect power switch button.
RS422 Type (option)
RS485 Type (option)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422_RX+
1
1
NC
422_RX-
2
2
NC
422_TX-
3
3
485-
422_TX+
4 4 485+
Ground
5 5 Ground
NC
6
6
NC
NC
7
7
NC
NC
8
8
NC
NC
9
9
NC
Function
JP4 Pin#
RS232
Close: 3-5, 4-6, 10-12, 11-13 (Default)
RS422
Close: 1-3, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 9-11, 12-14, 18-20 (option)
RS485
Close: 5-7, 8-10, 9-11, 12-14, 16-18 (option)
The two pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short them
temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the system from
sleep state.
PWR LED: POWER LED status.
COM3:
(Type DB9), I/O serial port, it provides selectable RS422/RS485 serial signal
output.
Note:
Use COM3 RS422 or RS485 Function, please enter BIOS CMOS Setup. Path:
BIOS Setup Utility \ Advanced /Super IO Configuration \ Serial Port3 Type:
[RS-485]
[RS-422]
JP4:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x10 Pin Header) COM4 function setting jumper.
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COM4:
COM4 RS232 Type (Default):
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
RI (Ring Indicator)
COM4 RS422 Type (option)
COM4 RS485 Type (option)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422_RX+
1
1
NC
422_RX-
2
2
NC
422_TX-
3
3
485-
422_TX+
4 4 485+
Ground
5 5 Ground
NC
6
6
NC
NC
7
7
NC
NC
8
8
NC
NC
9
9
NC
(Type DB9), I/O serial port, it provides selectable RS232/RS422/RS485 serial
signal output.
USB10:
(Single stack USB type A) I/O USB connector, it provides one USB 2.0 port,
speed up to 480Mb/s.
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USB11:
Pin#
Signal Name
1
5V_USB1011
2
USB11_N
3
USB11_P
4
Ground
(2.0mm Pitch 1x4 box Pin Header) I/O USB connector, it provides one USB 2.0
port, speed up to 480Mb/s.
USB10 and USB11 current limited value is 1.5A.
If the external USB device current exceeds 1.5A, please separate connectors
into different Receptacle.
CF:
(CF Card Socket) It is located at TB-523 and serves as an insert interface for
Type I and Type II Compact Flash card. The operating voltage of CF card can be
set as 3.3V or 5V. The default setting of the product is 5V.
GPIO:
(3.5mm Pitch 2x5 Pin Connector) General-purpose input/output port, it
provides a group of self-programming interfaces to customers for flexible use.
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Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
+5V
1 2 Ground
GPIO_IN1
3 4 GPIO_IN2
GPIO_IN3
5 6 GPIO_IN4
GPIO_OUT1
7 8 GPIO_OUT2
GPIO_OUT3
9
10
GPIO_OUT4
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422_RX+
1 2 485+_422TX+
422_RX-
3 4 485-_422TX-
Ground
5 6 GPIO_IN1
GPIO_IN2
7 8 GPIO_IN3
GPIO_IN4
9
10
5V_S5
DCD4-
11
12
RXD4
TXD4
13
14
DTR4-
Ground
15
16
DSR4-
RTS4-
17
18
CTS4-
RI4-
19
20
5V_S5
5V_USB9
21
22
5V_USB1011
USB9_N
23
24
USB11_N
USB9_P
25
26
USB11_P
Ground
27
28
Ground
GPIO_OUT1
29
30
GPIO_OUT2
5V_USB1011
31
32
SO_POWER_SENSE
USB10_N
33
34
PWR_LED-
USB10_P
35
36
PS_ON-
Ground
37
38
Ground
GPIO_OUT3
39
40
GPIO_OUT4
MIO1:
(DF13-40P) TB-523 MIO1 via a dedicated Y cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1
and MIO2.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen
After CMOS discharge or BIOS flashing operation, the system will display the
following screen for your further operation. Press F2 key to continue or F1 key to
enter CMOS Setup.
After optimizing and exiting CMOS Setup, the POST screen displayed for the first time
is as follows and includes basic information on BIOS, CPU, memory, and storage
devices.
Press F11 to load default values and continue 0085
Press F11 key to enter Boot Menu during POST, as shown by the following figure.
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3.2 BIOS Setup Utility
Press [Del] key to enter BIOS Setup utility during POST, and then a main menu
containing system summary information will appear.
3.3 System Overview
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System Time:
Set the system time, the time format is:
System Date:
Set the system date, the date format is:
Day: Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date.
Month: 01 to 12
Date: 01 to 31
Year: 2009 to 2099
3.4 Advanced Settings
Hour : 0 to 23
Minute : 0 to 59
Second : 0 to 59
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration
Hardware Prefetcher:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Intel(R) C-STATE tech:
3.4.2 IDE Configuration
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
SATA#1 Configuration:
Configure SATA as:
SATA#2 Configuration:
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[Disabled]
[Enhanced]
[IDE]
[RAID]
[AHCI]
[Enhanced]
[Disabled]
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Hard Disk Write Protect:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
IDE Detect Time Out :
[35]
[0]
[5]
[10]
[15]
[20]
[25]
[30]
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection:
[Host & Device]
[Host]
3.4.3 Super IO Configuration
[Device]
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Serial Port3 Mode:
COM3 Options: [RS485 ]
[RS422] for RS422 Mode
3.4.4 Hardware Health Configuration
[RS422]
[RS485] for RS485 Mode
System Temperature:
Show you the current system temperature.
CPU Temperature:
Show you the current CPU temperature.
CPUFAN Speed:
Show you the current CPU Fan operating speed.
Maximum CPU Temperature:
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[60℃/140℉]
[55℃/131℉]
[65℃/149℉]
[70℃/158℉]
Minimum PWM Duty for CPU Fan:
[60%]
[50%]
[70%]
[80%]
3.4.5 ACPI Configuration
ACPI Setting:
[Advanced ACPI Configuration]
ACPI Version Features:
[ACPI V1.0]
[ACPI V2.0]
[ACPI V3.0]
ACPI APIC support:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
AMI OEMB table:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Headless mode:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Chipset ACPI Configuration]:
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
High Performance Event Timer:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
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3.4.6 AHCI Configuration
While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays
the status of auto detecting of IDE devices
3.4.7 MPS Configuration
MPS Revision:
[1.1]
[1.4]
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3.4.8 PCI Express Configuration
Active State Power Management:
3.4.9 Smbios Configuration
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Smbios Smi Support:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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3.4.10 USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
USB2.0 Controller Mode:
[FullSpeed]
[HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
This part describes configurations to be made on PCI bus system. PCI, namely
Personal Computer Interconnect, is a computer bus that allows I/O device to operate
nearly as fast as CPU in its own way. Some technical terms will be mentioned here.
We recommend that non-professional users not make changes from factory default
settings.
Clear NVRAM:
[No]
[Yes]
Plug & Play OS:
[No]
[Yes]
PCI Latency Timer:
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Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA:
Palette Snooping:
[64]
[32]
[96]
[128]
[160]
[192]
[224]
[248]
[Yes]
[No]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster:
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card:
Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI
slot number that is holding the card. Auto:Works for
most PCI IDE Cards.
IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[PCI Slot1]
[PCI Slot2]
[PCI Slot3]
[PCI Slot4]
[PCI Slot5]
[PCI Slot6]
[Available]
[Reserved]
Available: Specified IRQ is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices.
Reserved: Specified IRQ is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices.
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DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7:
Available: Specified DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices.
Reserved: Specified DMA is reserved for use by legacy ISA devices.
Reserved Memory Size:
Size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices.
3.6 Boot Settings
[Available]
[Reserved]
[Disabled]
[16k]
[32k]
[64k]
Boot Setting Configuration：
Configure Settings during System Boot.
Quick Boot:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting . This will decrease the
time needed to boot the system.
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Quiet Boot:
Disabled: Displays normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM logo instead of POST messages.
AddOn ROM Display Mode:
Set display mode for Option ROM.
Bootup Num－Lock:
Select Power-on state for Numlock.
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[Keep Current]
[On]
[Off]
Wait for F1 key to be pressed if error occurs.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Hit ‘DEL’Messgae Display :
Displays “press” DEL to run Setup in POST.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture:
Enabled: Allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Boot Device Priority:
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
Hard Disk Devices :
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available Hard Drives.
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3.7 Security Settings
Change Supervisor Password:
Install or Change the password.
Change User Password:
Install or Change the password.
Password Check:
Setup: Check password while invoking setup.
Always: Check password while invoking setup a well as on each boot.
Boot Sector Virus Protection:
Enabled / Disabled Boot Sector Virus Protection.
[Setup]
[Always]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Type the password with up to 6 characters and then press Enter key. This will
clear all previously typed CMOS passwords. You will be requested to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press Enter key. You may press Esc
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key to abandon password entry operation.
To clear the password, just press Enter key when password input window pops up.
A confirmation message will be shown on the screen as to whether the password will
be disabled. You will have direct access to BIOS setup without typing any password
after system reboot once the password is disabled.
Once the password feature is used, you will be requested to type the password each
time you enter BIOS setup. This will prevent unauthorized persons from changing
your system configurations.
Also, the feature is capable of requesting users to enter the password prior to system
boot to control unauthorized access to your computer. Users may enable the feature
in Security Option of Advanced BIOS Features. If Security Option is set to System, you
will be requested to enter the password before system boot and when entering BIOS
setup; if Security Option is set to Setup, you will be requested for password for
entering BIOS setup.
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings
Note: Due to limited address length of BIOS, only a portion of panel
parameters are listed in BIOS Setup. If the connected panel is not included in the
parameter list, display problem will occur. In this case, please do not change BIOS
setup.
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3.8.1 North Bridge Configuration
Memory Remap Feature:
Memory Hole:
Initate Graphic Adapter:
Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
[PCI/IGD]
IGD Graphics Mode Select:
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[15MB-16MB]
[IGD]
[Enabled, 64MB]
[Disabled]
[Enabled, 32MB]
[Enabled, 128MB]
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Video Function Configuration:
DVMT Mode Select:
[DVMT Mode]
[FIXED Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory Size:
[256MB]
[128MB]
[Maximum DVMT]
Boot Display Device:
[VBIOS-Default]
[CRT]
[LVDS]
[CRT + LVDS]
Flat Panel Type:
[1024x 768 18bit 1ch]
[640x480 18bit 1ch]
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[800x480 18bit 1ch]
[800x600 18bit 1ch]
[1280x800 18bit 1ch]
[1366x768 18bit 1ch]
[1024x768 24bit 2ch]
[1280x1024 24bit 2ch]
[1440x900 24bit 2ch]
[1600x900 24bit 2ch]
[1680x1050 24bit 2ch]
[1920x1080 24bit 2ch]
Backlight Control Support
[VBIOS-Default]
[Both BLC & BIA Disabled]
[BLC Enabled]
Backlight Control Control:
[Level8]
[Level0]
[Level1]
[Level2]
[Level3]
[Level4]
[Level6]
[Level7]
[Level9]
[Level10]
[Level11]
[Level12]
[Level13]
[Level14]
[Level15]
Note: Panel support PWM Function.
Backlight Control Mode:
[DC]
[PWM]
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Backlight Image Adaptation:
3.8.2 South Bridge Configuration:
[VBIOS-Default]
[BIA Disabled]
[BIA Enabled at Level1]
[BIA Enabled at Level2]
[BIA Enabled at Level3]
[BIA Enabled at Level4]
[BIA Enabled at Level5]
USB Functions:
[12 USB Ports]
[Disabled]，
[2 USB Ports]
[4 USB Ports]
[6 USB Ports]
[8 USB Ports]
[10 USB Ports]
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USB 2.0 Controller:
Keep USB Power at S5:
Wireless Controller
HDA Controller:
SMBUS Controller:
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width:
Restore on AC Power Loss:
PCIE Ports Configuration:
PCIE Port 0:
[4 to 5 Seconds]
[3 to 4 Seconds]
[2 to 3 Seconds]
[1 to 2 Seconds]
[Power Off]
[Power On]
[Last Status]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
PCIE Port 1:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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PCIE Port 2:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
PCIE Port 3:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
PCIE Port 4:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
PCIE High priority Port:
[Disabled]
[Port 0]
[Port1]
[Port2]
[Port3]
[Port4]
[Port5]
PCIE Port 0 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port 1 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port 2 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port3 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port4 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port5 IOxAPIC Enabled:
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
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3.9 Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit:
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
(F10 key can be used for this operation)
[OK]
[Cancel]
Discard Changes and Exit:
Discard Changes and Exit setup?
(ESC key can be used for this operation)
[OK]
[Cancel]
Discard Changes:
Discard changes?
(F7 key can be used for this operation)
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[Cancel]
Load Optimal Defaults:
Load Optimal Defaults?
(F9 key can be used for this operation)
[Cancel]
Load FailSafe Defaults:
Load FailSafe Defaults?
(F9 key can be used for this operation)
[Cancel]
[OK]
[OK]
[OK]
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Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
Important Note:
After installing your Windows operating system (Windows XP), you must
install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding
with the installation of drivers.
This chapter describes the installation procedures for software and drivers under the
windows XP. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. The
contents include Intel chipset driver, VGA driver, LAN drivers, Audio driver. NET
framework 3.5 driver Installation instructions are given below.
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4.1 Intel Chipset Driver
To install the Intel chipset driver, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Select Chipset from the list
Follow the step-by-step installation process to install the driver.
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Click Finish, when the installation process is complete, the Setup Complete screen
appears. See as picture.
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4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation.
1. Click Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Family Graphics Driver.
Follow the step-by-step installation process to install the Graphics Media Accelerator
driver.
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Click FINISH; A Driver Installation Complete.
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4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver
To install the Intel R 82574L Gigabit LAN connect device driver, please follow the
steps below.
Select LAN from the list
Follow the step-by-step installation process to install the LAN driver.
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Click FINISH; A Driver Installation Complete.
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4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation
To install the Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio driver, please follow the steps
below. Select Audio from the list
Follow the step-by-step installation process to install the Realtek HD Audio driver.
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Click FINISH; A Driver Installation Complete.
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4.5 Microsoft .NET Frame work 3.5 Service Installation
To install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service, please follow the steps below.
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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
This chapter describes how to install drivers and other software that will allow your
PenMount 6000 Controller Board to work with different operating systems.
NOTE: PenMount USB drivers support up to 15 USB controllers.
5.1 Introduction to Touch Screen Controller Board
PenMount 6300 USB control board is a touch screen control board designed for USB
interface and specific for 4, 5, 8-wire touch screens. It is designed with USB interface
features with multiple devices supporting function. PenMount 6300 control board
using PenMount 6000 controller that has been designed for those who may like and
all-in-one solution with 10-bit A/D converter built-in to make the total printed circuit
board denser, circuit diagram also designed for 12-bit ADC for optional. There are
two connectors on this board, one connector is for 4, 5, 8-wire touch screen cable
(optional), and another is for 4-pin USB A type cable (optional).
Figure 5.1: Bird’s Eye View of Control Board
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5.2 Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista Universal Driver
Installation for PenMount 6000 Series
Before installing the Windows 2000/XP driver software, you must have the Windows
2000/XP system installed and running on your computer. You must also have one of
the following PenMount 6000 series controller or control boards installed: PM6500,
PM6300.
5.2.1 Installing Software
If you have an older version of the PenMount Windows 2000/XP driver installed in
your system, please remove it first. Follow the steps below to install the PenMount
DMC6000 Windows 2000/XP driver.
1. Please make sure your PenMount 6000 device had plugged in advance. If your
device uses RS232 interface, please plugged in before the machine is turned on.
When the system first detects the controller board, a screen appears that shows
“Unknown Device”. Do not use this hardware wizard. Press Cancel.
2. Insert the product CD install setup.exe. the screen below would appear. Click
touch panel driver
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3. Click Next to continue.
4. A License Agreement appears. Click “I accept…” and “Next”
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5. Ready to Install the Program. Click “Install”
6. Installing
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7. Click OK.
8. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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5.2.2 Software Functions
Standard Calibration
Click this button and arrows appear pointing to red squares. Use
your finger or stylus to touch the red squares in sequence. After
the fifth red point calibration is complete. To skip, press ‘ESC’.
Upon rebooting, the computer automatically finds the new 6000 controller board.
The touch screen is connected but not calibrated. Follow the procedures below to
carry out calibration.
1. After installation, click the PenMount Monitor icon “PM” in the menu bar.
2. When the PenMount Control Panel appears, select a device to “Calibrate.”
PenMount Control Panel
The functions of the PenMount Control Panel are Device, Multiple Monitors ,Tools
and About, which are explained in the following sections.
Device
In this window, you can find out that how many devices be detected on your system.
Calibrate
This function offers two ways to calibrate your touch screen. ‘Standard Calibration’
adjusts most touch screens. ‘Advanced Calibration’ adjusts aging touch screens.
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Advanced Calibration
Advanced Calibration uses 4, 9, 16 or 25 points to effectively
calibrate touch panel linearity of aged touch screens. Click this
button and touch the red squares in sequence with a stylus. To
skip, press ESC’.
Command Calibration
Command call calibration function. Use command mode call
calibration function, this can uses Standard, 4, 9, 16 or 25 points
to calibrate E.g. Please run ms-dos prompt or command prompt
c:\Program Files\PenMount Universa Driver\Dmcctrl.exe
-calibration 0 ( Standard Calibration) Dmcctrl.exe - calibration ($)
0= Standard Calibration 4=Advanced Calibration 4 9=Advanced
Calibration 9 16=Advanced Calibration 16 25=Advanced
Calibration 25
1. Please select a device then click “Configure”. You can also double click the device
too.
2.Click “Standard Calibration” to start calibration procedure
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NOTE: The older the touch screen, the more Advanced Mode calibration points you
need for an accurate calibration. Use a stylus during Advanced Calibration for greater
accuracy. Please follow the step as below:
3.Come back to “PenMount Control Panel” and select “Tools” then Click
“Advanced Calibration”.
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Select “Device” to calibrate, then you can start to do “Advanced Calibration”.
NOTE: Recommend to use a stylus during Advanced Calibration for greater accuracy.
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Plot Calibration Data
Check this function and a touch panel linearity
comparison graph appears when you have finished
Advanced Calibration. The blue lines show linearity
before calibration and black lines show linearity
after calibration.
Turn off EEPROM storage
The function disable for calibration data to write in
Controller. The default is Enable.
Touch Mode
This mode enables and disables the mouse’s ability to drag
on-screen icons – useful for configuring POS terminals.
Mouse Emulation – Select this mode and the mouse
functions as normal and allows dragging of icons.
Click on Touch – Select this mode and the mouse only
provides a click function, and dragging is disabled
Beep Sound
Enabled Beep Sound – turns beep function on and off
Beep on Pen Down – beep occurs when pen comes down
Beep on Pen Up – beep occurs when pen is lifted up
Beep on both – beep occurs when comes down and lifted up
Beep Frequency – modifies sound frequency
Beep Duration – modifies sound duration
Cursor Stabilizer
Enabled the function support to prevent cursor shake.
Use press and hold
as right click
You can set the time out and area for you need
Setting
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About
This panel displays information about the PenMount controller and driver version.
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Multiple Monitors
Multiple Monitors supports from two to six touch screen displays for one system.
The PenMount drivers for Windows 2000/XP support Multiple Monitors. This
function supports from two to six touch screen displays for one system. Each
monitor requires its own PenMount touch screen control board, either installed
inside the display or in a central unit. The PenMount control boards must be
connected to the computer COM ports via the RS-232 interface. Driver installation
procedures are the same as for a single monitor. Multiple Monitors supports the
following modes:
Windows Extend Monitor Function
Matrox DualHead Multi-Screen Function
nVidia nView Function
NOTE: The Multiple Monitors function is for use with multiple displays only. Do not
use this function if you have only one touch screen display. Please note once you
turn on this function the Rotating function is disabled.
Enable the multiple display function as follows:
1. Check the “Multiple Monitor Support” box; then click “Map Touch Screens” to
assign touch controllers to displays.
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2. When the mapping screen message appears, click “OK”
3. Touch each screen as it displays “Please touch this monitor. Press ‘S’ to skip”
Following this sequence and touching each screen is called mapping the touch
screens.
4. After the setting procedure is finished, maybe you need to calibrate for each panel
and controller
NOTES:
1. If you used a single VGA output for multiple monitors, please do not use the
Multiple Monitors function. Just follow the regular procedure for calibration on
each of your desktop monitors.
2. The Rotating function is disabled if you use the Multiple Monitors function.
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3. If you change the resolution of display or screen address, you have to redo Map
Draw
Tests or demonstrates the PenMount touch screen
operation.
Advanced Calibration
Enable Advanced Calibration function
Right Button Icon
Enable right button function. The icon can show on
Desktop or System Tray (menu bar).
Touch Screens so the system understands where the displays are.
4. If you more monitor mapping one touch screen, Please press ‘S’ to skip mapping
step.
Tools
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