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APC-3228A

Panel PC User Manual

Release Date _ Revision

Aug. 2012 V1.0

® 2012 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

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] URL: www.aplex.com.tw

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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______________________

Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2
Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2
Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………..3

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Specifications……………………………………..….……………………..6

1.2 Dimensions………………………………...………………………….......7

1.3 Installation of HDD………………….…………………………….……….8

1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on………..……………………………………..10

1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……11

1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………..12

Chapter 2 Hardware

2.1 Mainboard……………….. …….……………………………………..…..13

2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………...14

2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....14

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................39

3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................40

3.3 System Overview..................................................................................40

3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 41

3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 50

3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 52

3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 54

3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 56

3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................63

Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers

4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………66

4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..69

4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver………………………………………….73

4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………76

4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation……………………78

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation

5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………81

5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….81

Figures

Figure 1.1: APC-3228A Dimensions……………………………………..…....7

Figure 1.2: Front View………………………………………………………...11
Figure 1.3: Rear View………………………………………………………..11
Figure 1.4: Panel mounting…………………………………………………..12
Figure 1.5: VESA mounting…………………………………………………..12

Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....13

Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...14

Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....15

Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………81

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Chapter 1 System

Specs

APC-3228A

CPU

Intel socket P, support Intel T3100 1.9GHz and up to Intel P8600

2.4GHz Processor

Chipset

Intel GM45 + ICH9M

System Memory

2 x 204 Pin SO-DIMM, up to 8GB DDR 3 800/1066MHz FSB

Display Size

1920x1080

Maximum Colors

16.7M

Viewing Angle (Degree)

H:170 / V:160

Luminance (cd/m²)

400

Backlight Lifetime

40,000 Hours

Rating

Front Panel IP65

Touch Screen Type

Resistive Type (option)

Outside I/O port

4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x GbE LAN connectors
1 x Audio Line out/MIC in
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI port
2 x RS-232 (COM1/COM2)
1 x DB9 RS-422/485 Default RS-485 (COM3)
1 x Terminal block for additional power switch
2 x LED light for power and HDD indication
1 x Rocker Switch for Power ON/OFF

Extension

1 x PCI Expansion Slot

Storage

1 x CF slot internal for option
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD Space

Power Supply

9~32V DC

Construction

Steel chassis

Dimensions (WxHxD)

557 x 362 x 100.3 mm

Operating Temperature

-10~50℃

Storage Temperature

-20~60℃

Relative Humidity

10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing

Certificate

CE / FCC Class A

1.1 Specifications

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1.2 Dimensions

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Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3228A

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1.3 Installation of HDD

Step 1

There are 2 screws to deal with when Installing

of HDD.

Step 2

Loosen screw and draw the HDD bracket
out as shown in the picture.

Step 3

Tighten four screws as shown in the picture

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Step 4

Push into the HDD bracket as shown in the
picture.

Step 5

Tighten the 2 screws as shown in the picture.
That’s how it should look after it has been

installed.

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1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on

Step 4

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 addon 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 addon into the
rail of the slot.

Step 3

After sliding the addon into the PCI expansion
slot, get the one screw as circled tightened to

finish the connection.

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1.5 Brief Description of the APC-3228A

The APC-3228A is a high performance, compact and panel-mount industrial PC, which comes with a

21.5-inch (luminance of 400 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,
three COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one 2.5” HDD, one CF slot internal 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.

Figure 1.2: Front View of APC-3228A

Figure 1.3: Rear View of APC-3228A

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1.6 Panel Mounting of the APC-3228A

The APC-3228A panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure 1.4. Just carefully
place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 10 screws from the rear to secure the mounting.

Figure 1.4: Panel mounting of the APC-3228A

Figure 1.5: VESA mounting of the APC-3228A

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Chapter 2 Hardware

2.1 Mainboard

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Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions

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2.2 Installations

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.

2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors

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Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top

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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom

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1. DCIN:

Pin#

Power

Input

Pin1

DC+9V~32

V

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

NC

Pin#

Power
output

Pin1

Ground

Pin2

Ground

Pin3

DC+12V

Pin4

DC+12V

(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V ~ DC32V System power input connector。

2. ATX12V:

(2x2 Pin Connector),DC12V System power output connector.

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3. ATX (option):

(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 box Pin Header), connect PSON and 5VSB and Ground

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signal,support ATX Power model. Reserved.

Pin#

Signal Name

Pin1

ATX PSON

PIN2

ATX Ground

PIN3

ATX 5VSB

Pin#

Signal Name

1

Ground

2

VCC

3

Rotation
detection

4. CPU1:

(Socket P), installing the CPU Socket.

5. 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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Output power of cooling fan must be limited under 5W.

6. 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.

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7. CRT1:

Signal Name

Pin#

Pin#

Signal Name

CRT_RED

1

2

Ground

CRT_GREEN

3

4

Ground

CRT_BLUE

5

6

VGA_EN

CRT_H_SYN
C

7

8

CRT_DDCDAT
A

CRT_V_SYNC

9

10

CRT_DDCCL
K

Pin#

Signal Name

1

+DC12V

2

+DC12V

3

Ground

4

Ground

5

BKLT_EN

6

BKLT_CTRL

(CRT DB15 Connector ),Video Graphic Array Port, provide high-quality video output.

they can not work at the same time for CRT1 and VGA1.

8. 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.

9. INVERTER1:

(2.0mm Pitch 1x6 box Pin Header), Backlight control connector for LVDS1.

Note:

Pin6 is backlight control signal, support DC or PWM mode, mode select at BIOS CMOS

menu.

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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

25

LA_CLK_N

LB_CLK_P

28

27

LA_CLK_P

Ground

30

29

Ground

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

NC

40

39

NC

10. 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.

11. HDMI:

(HDMI 19P Connector), High Definition Multimedia Interface connector.

12. BT1:

POWER on/off Button, They are used to connect power switch button. The two pins

disconnected under normal condition. You may short them temporarily to realize

startup & shutdown or awaken the system from sleep state.

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13. JCOM1:

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)

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

(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM1 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select

signal out of pin 9 of COM1 port.

14. 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.

15. COM2:

(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a

direct connection to serial devices.

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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

RI (Ring Indicator)

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

NC

JP1 Pin#

Function

Close 1-2

COM5 Pin10=+5V (default)

Close 2-3

COM5 Pin10=+12V (option)

16. COM5:

(2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header),COM5 Port, standard RS232 ports are provided. They
can be used directly via COM cable connection.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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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

19. 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.

20. LAN1/LAN2:

(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.

21. 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.

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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

JP_104P Pin#

PC104+ VIO Voltage

All Open

Default

Close 1-2

+3.3V PCI Card

Close 2-3

+5V PCI Card

22. 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.

23. BZ:

Onboard buzzer.

24. JP_104P:

(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.

25. PC104+ (option):

(4x30 Pin), PC104 plus connector, it conforms to standard PC104+ specification. Can

26. PCIEX2 (option):

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expand support four PCI devices.
ASB-M801T/ET：PC104+ connector in the top.
ASB-M801B/EB：PC104+ connector in the Bottom.

(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.

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ASB-M801B/EB：PCIEX2 connector in the Bottom.

MODEL

PC104+ / PCIEX2

ASB-M801T

Top

ASB-M801ET

Top

ASB-M801B

Bottom

ASB-M801EB

Bottom

Functio
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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

5V_USB_101
1

31

32

PWR_LED+

Power

LED

27. 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.

28. LED1:

LED STATUS. Green LED for Motherboard Standby Power Good status, Yellow LED for
HDD status.

29. MIO1:

(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 MIO1or TB-523 MIO1.

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USB11

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-GPIO
10

11

12

ICH9M-GPIO1
8

GPIO_OUT_
1

GPIO_IN_2

ICH9M-GPIO
13

13

14

ICH9M-GPIO2
0

GPIO_OUT_
2

GPIO_IN_3

ICH9M-GPIO
14

15

16

ICH9M-GPIO3
3

GPIO_OUT_
3

GPIO_IN_4

ICH9M-GPIO
17

17

18

ICH9M-GPIO3
4

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_S5_USB

25

26

5V_S5_USB

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

30. MIO2:

(DF13-40P Connector),Front panel connector.

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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.

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Pin3: USB01 OC-, “USB01_OC-“ Signal.

Functio

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Jumper setting

Default

All open

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 provides a

group of self-programming interfaces to customers for flexible use.

Pin19~Pin24: 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.

31. JCF/JSATA(option):

(2.0mm Pitch 3x4 Pin Header), it provides selectable IDE_CF1 or SATA4 signal output
control.

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SATA4

(option)

IDE_CF

1

(option)

Pin#

Signal
Name

1

+DC5V

2

Ground

MODEL

SATA Color

RAID

ASB-M801T
ASB-M801B

Black:
SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4

No

ASB-M801ET
ASB-M801EB

Black: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3

Yes

32. 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.

Note:

Output current of the connector must not be above 1A.

33. 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.

34. 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.

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35. CPU SCREW HOLES:

CPU FAN SCREW HOLES, Four screw holes for fixed CPU Cooler assemble.

36. H5/H6:

MPCIE1 SCREW HOLES, H5 for mini PCIE card (30mmx30mm) assemble. H6 for mini PCIE

card (30mmx50.95mm) assemble.

37. TB-522:

ASB-M801 I/O Card, via a dedicated cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1.

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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.

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output.

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

Pin#

Signal Name

1

DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)

2

RXD (Received Data)

3

TXD (Transmit Data)

(Type DB9),I/O serial port, it provides selectable RS422/RS485 serial signal

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]

COM4:

(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a

direct connection to serial devices.

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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#

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

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.

CF:

(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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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

38. TB-520P1:

TB-520P1 connect to ASB-M801T/ET PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at the

top,

It provides one PCI slot.

39. TB-520P2:

TB-520P1 connect to ASB-M801T/ET PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at the

top, It provides two PCI slots.

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40. 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.

41. TB-521P1:

TB-521P1 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at the
Bottom, It provides one PCI slot.

42. TB-521P2:

TB-521P2 connect to ASB-M801B/EB PC104+ connector, PC104+ is located at the
Bottom, It provides two PCI slots.

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43. 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.

44. 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.

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45. TB-523:

ASB-M801 I/O Card, via a dedicated cable connected to ASB-M801 MIO1 and MIO2.

TB-523 Top：

TB-523 Bottom：

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CF Card LED status.

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output.

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

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

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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(option)

RS485

Close: 5-7,8-10,9-11,12-14,16-18 (option)

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

COM4:

(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 USB2.0 port, speed up
to 480Mb/s.

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Pin#

Signal Name

1

5V_USB1011

2

USB11_N

3

USB11_P

4

Ground

Function

Pin#

Function

+5V

1 2 Ground

GPIO_IN1

3 4 GPIO_IN2

GPIO_IN3

5 6 GPIO_IN4

GPIO_OUT1

7 8 GPIO_OUT2

USB11:

(2.0mm Pitch 1x4 box Pin Header), I/O USB connector, it provides one USB2.0 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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GPIO_OUT3

9

10

GPIO_OUT4

Signal Name

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_SENS
E

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

AMIBIOS© 2006 American Mega trends , Inc.
BIOS Date: 09/06/11 23:32:27 Ver: 08.00.15
CPU : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz
Speed : 2.00 GHz

Press F11 for BBS POPUP
Initializing USB Controllers. . Done.
2013MB OK

Auto-Detecting Pri Master.. IDE Hard Disk
Pri Master : Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 PB0C64G
Ultra DMA – 5, S.M.A.R.T. Capable and Status OK
Auto – detecting USB Mass Storage Devices ..
00 USB Mass storage devices found and configured

CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS Data / Time Not Set
Press F1 to Run SETUP
Press F2 to load default values and continue

6B38

Please select boot device：

Network: IBA GE Slot 0200 v1353
Network: IBA GE Slot 0300 v1353

↑and ↓ to move selection

ENTER to select Boot device
ESC to boot using defaults

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

System Overview

User [ENTER]，[TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
Select a field

Use[+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

AMIBIOS

Version : 08.00.15

Build Date : 12/12/11

ID : M801V003

Processor

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz

Speed :2000MHz

System Memory

Size :1981MB

System Time [00:00:08]

System Date [Tue 09/06/2011]

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Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

System Overview

User [ENTER]，[TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
Select a field

Use[+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help

AMIBIOS

Version : 08.00.15

Build Date : 12/12/11

ID : M801V003

Processor

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz

Speed :2000MHz

System Memory

Size :1981MB

System Time [00:02:28]

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 Date [Tue 09/06/2011]

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

Advanced Settings

Configure CPU

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

WARNING: Setting wrong values In below

sections

may cause system to malfunction.

► CPU Configuration

► IDE Configuration

► Super IO Configuration

► Hardware Health Configuration

► ACPI Configuration

► AHCI Configuration

► MPS Configuration

► PCI Express Configuration

► Smbios Configuration

► USB Configuration

System Time:

Set the system time, the time format is:

Hour : 0 to 23

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

Minute : 0 to 59
Second : 0 to 59

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Configure advanced CPU settings

Module Version: 3F.10

For UP platforms,
Leave it enabled.
For DP/MP serves,
It may use to tune
Performance to the
Specific application.

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Manufacturer : Intel

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz

Frequency :2.00GHz

FSB Speed : 668MHz

Cache L1 :32 KB

Cache L2 :1024 KB

Ratio Actual Value :L2

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-SATAE tech [Disabled]

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Hardware Prefetcher:

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch:

Max CPUID Value Limit:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

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Advanced

IDE Configuration

Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

SATA#1 Configuration [Compatible]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

SATA#1 Configuration [Enhanced]

► Primary IDE Master : [Not
Detected]

► Primary IDE Slaver : [Not
Detected]

► Secondary IDE Master : [Not
Detected]

► Secondary IDE Slaver : [Not
Detected]

► Third IDE Master : [Not
Detected]

► Fourth IDE Master : [Hard
Disk]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host &
Device]

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Execute-Disable Bit Capability:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Intel(R) C-STATE tech:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

3.4.2 IDE Configuration

SATA#1 Configuration:

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Configure SATA as:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Configure Win627UHG Super IO Chipset

Allow BIOS to Select
Serial Port Base
Address.

Serial Port1 Address [3F8]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8]

Serial Port3 Address [3E8]

Serial Port3 IRQ [IRQ4]

SATA#2 Configuration:

Hard Disk Write Protect:

IDE Detect Time Out :

[Disabled]
[Enhanced]

[IDE]

[RAID]
[AHCI]

[Enhanced]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[35]

[0]
[5]
[10]
[15]
[20]
[25]
[30]

ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection:

[Host & Device]

[Host]
[Device]

3.4.3 Super IO Configuration

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Serial Port3 Mode [RS-485]

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Serial Port4 Address [2E8]

Serial Port4 IRQ [IRQ3]

Serial Port5 Address [238]

Serial Port5 IRQ [IRQ5]

Serial Port6 Address [228]

Serial Port6 IRQ [IRQ7]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Hardware Health Configuration

55℃/131℉
60℃/140℉
65℃/149℉
70℃/158℉

System Temperature :33℃/91℉

CPU Temperature :30℃/86℉

CPUFAN Speed :4800 RPM

Vcore :1.064V

AVCC :5.058V

5VCC :5.067 V

3.3V :3.264 V

5.0V :5.029 V

12V :12.042 V

Serial Port3 Mode:

COM3 Options: [RS485 ]

[RS422]

[RS422] for RS422 Mode

[RS485] for RS485 Mode

3.4.4 Hardware Health Configuration

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VSB :5.058 V

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

VBAT :3.366 V

Smart Fan Configuration

Maximum CPU Temperature [60℃/140℉]

Maximum PWM Duty for CPU Fan [60%]

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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:

[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 APIC support:

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[Disabled]

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Advanced

AHCI Setting

Enables For supporting

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to sub screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled]

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]

► AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]

► AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]

► AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
► AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
► AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
► AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]

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AMI OEMB table:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Headless mode:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Chipset ACPI Configuration]:

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

High Performance Event Timer:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

3.4.6 AHCI Configuration

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3.4.7 MPS Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

MPS Configuration

Select MPS
Revision

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ECS Exit

MPS Revision [1.1]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

PCI Express Configuration

Enables/Disables
PCI Express L0s and
L1 Link Power
States.

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Active State Power -Management

[Disabled]

MPS Revision:

[1.1]

3.4.8 PCI Express Configuration

[1.4]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Smbios Configuration

SMBIOS SMI Wrapper
Support for PnP Func
50h-54h

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Smbios Smi Support [Enabled]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

USB Configuration

Enables support for
legacy USB.ATUO
option disables legacy
support if no USB
devices are connected

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Module Version – 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled :
1Keyboard

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

USB2.0 Controller Mode [Fullspeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Active State Power Management:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

3.4.9 Smbios Configuration

Smbios Smi Support:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

3.4.10 USB Configuration

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+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

PCIPNP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Clear NURAM during
System Boot.

WARNING: Setting wrong values In below

sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Clear NVRAM [No]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

PCI IDE BusMaster [Disabled]

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]

Legacy USB Support:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

USB2.0 Controller Mode:

[FullSpeed]

[HiSpeed]

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

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.

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← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

IRQ3
[Available]

IRQ4
[Available]

IRQ5
[Available]

IRQ7
[Available]

IRQ9
[Available]

IRQ10
[Available]

IRQ11
[Available]

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Clear NVRAM:

[No]

[Yes]

Plug & Play OS:

[No]

[Yes]

PCI Latency Timer:

[64]

[32]

[96]

[128]
[160]
[192]
[224]
[248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA:

[Yes]

[No]

Palette Snooping:

[Disabled]

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[Enabled]

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Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

PCI IDE BusMaster:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

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.

[Auto]

[PCI Slot1]
[PCI Slot2]
[PCI Slot3]
[PCI Slot4]
[PCI Slot5]
[PCI Slot6]

IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15:

[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.

DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7:

[Available]

[Reserved]

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.
[Disabled]

[16k]

[32k]

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Boot Settings

Configure Settings
During System Boot

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to sub screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

► Boot Setting Configuration

► Boot Device Priority

► Hard Disk Drives

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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.

Quiet Boot:

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[Enabled]
Disabled: Displays normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM logo instead of POST messages.

AddOn ROM Display Mode:

Set display mode for Option ROM.

[Force BIOS]

[Keep Current]

Bootup Num－Lock:

Select Power-on state for Numlock.

[On]

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[Off]

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Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

Security Settings

Install or Change the
password.

Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error:

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.

3.7 Security Settings

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← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Charge
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Change Supervisor Password:

Install or Change the password.

Change User Password:

Install or Change the password.

Password Check:

[Setup]

[Always]
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.

[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
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.

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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

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in Security Option of Advanced BIOS Features. If Security Option is set to System,

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

Advanced Chipset Settings

Configure North Bridge
feature

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to sub screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below

sections

may cause system to malfunction

► North Bridge Configuration

► South Bridge Configuration

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chipset

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

ENABLE: Allow

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.

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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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Memory Remap Feature

[Enabled]

PCI MMIO Allocation: 4Gb To 3072MB

Remapping of
Over lapped PCI Memory
Above the total
Physical memory

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Memory Hole
[Disabled]

Initate Graphic Adapter [PCI/IGD]

IGD Graphics Mode Select
[Enabled ,64MB]

IGD GTI Graphic smemory size [No VT
mode,2MB]

PEG Port Configuration

► Video Function Configuration

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Memory Remap Feature:

[Enabled]
[Disabled]

Memory Hole:

[Disabled]

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Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

[PCI/IGD]

IGD Graphics Mode Select:

[15MB-16MB]

[IGD]

[Enabled, 64MB]

[Disabled]

[Enabled, 32MB]
[Enabled, 128MB]

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Chipset

Video Function Configuration

Options
Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+- Charge option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT
Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory

[256MB]

Boot Display Device
[VBIOS-Default]

Flat Panel Type [1024x768
18bit 1c]

Backlight Control Support
[VBIOS-Default]

Backlight Control Level [Level 8]

Backlight Control Mode [DC]

Backlight Image Adaptation
[VBIOS-Default]

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[DVMT Mode]
[FIXED Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory Size:

[256MB]
[128MB]
[Maximum DVMT]

Boot Display Device:

[VBIOS-Default]

[CRT]

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[HDMI]
[CRT + HDMI]
[LVDS]
[CRT + LVDS]

Flat Panel Type:

[1024x 768 18bit 1ch]
[640x480 18bit 1ch]

[800x480 18bit 1ch]

[800x600 24bit 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]

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[Level10]
[Level11]
[Level12]
[Level13]
[Level14]
[Level15]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chipset

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

Options
Disabled
2 USB Ports
4 USB Ports
6 USB Ports
8 USB Ports
10 USB Ports
12 USB Ports

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

USB Functions [12 USB
Ports]

USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Keep USB Power at S5 [Enabled]

Wireless Controller [Enabled]

HAD Controller [Enabled]

SMBUS Controller [Enabled]

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [4 to 5
Seconds]

Restore on AC Power loss [Power off]

PCIE Ports Configuration

PCIE Port 0 [Auto]

PCIE Port 1 [Auto]

Note: Panel support PWM Function.

Backlight Control Mode:

[DC]

[PWM]

Backlight Image Adaptation:

[VBIOS-Default]

[BIA Disabled]
[BIA Enabled at Level1]
[BIA Enabled at Level2]
[BIA Enabled at Level3]
[BIA Enabled at Level4]
[BIA Enabled at Level5]

3.8.2 South Bridge Configuration:

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PCIE Port 2 [Auto]
PCIE Port 3 [Auto]
PCIE Port 4 [Auto]
PCIE High Priority Port [Disabled]

+- Charge Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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USB Functions:

[12 USB Ports]

[Disabled]，
[2 USB Ports]
[4 USB Ports]
[6 USB Ports]
[8 USB Ports]
[10 USB Ports]

USB 2.0 Controller:

[Enabled]

Keep USB Power at S5:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Wireless Controller

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

HDA Controller:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

SMBUS Controller:

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width:

[4 to 5 Seconds]

[3 to 4 Seconds]

[2 to 3 Seconds]

[1 to 2 Seconds]

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Restore on AC Power Loss:

[Power Off]
[Power On]

[Last Status]

PCIE Ports Configuration:
PCIE Port 0:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

PCIE Port 1:
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

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]

PCIE Port 0 IOxAPIC Enabled:

PCIE Port 1 IOxAPIC Enabled:

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[Port3]
[Port4]
[Port5]

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PCIE Port 2 IOxAPIC Enabled:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

PCIPnP

Boot

Security

Chipset

Exit

Exit Options

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes

F10 key can be used
For this operation

← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to sub screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Discard Changes

Load Optimal Defaults

Load Failsafe Defaults

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PCIE Port3 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port4 IOxAPIC Enabled:
PCIE Port5 IOxAPIC Enabled:

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

3.9 Exit Options

Save configuration changes and exit setup?
(F10 key can be used for this operation)
[OK]
[Cancel]

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Discard Changes and Exit:

Discard Changes and Exit setup?

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(ESC key can be used for this operation)

[OK]

[Cancel]

Discard Changes:

Discard changes?

(F7 key can be used for this operation)

[OK]

[Cancel]

Load Optimal Defaults:

Load Optimal Defaults?
(F9 key can be used for this operation)

[OK]

[Cancel]

Load FailSafe Defaults:

Load FailSafe Defaults?
(F9 key can be used for this operation)

[Cancel]

[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.

I

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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 Framework 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

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.

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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. A License Agreement appears. Click “I accept…” and “Next”

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4. Ready to Install the Program. Click “Install”

5. Installing

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6. The “Install Shield Wizard Completed” appears. Click “Finish”.

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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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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.

2. When the mapping screen message appears, click “OK”

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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.

3. If you change the resolution of display or screen address, you have to redo Map 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.

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Tools

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).

About

You can see how many devices of PenMount controller that are plugged to your system

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PenMount Monitor Menu Icon

The PenMount monitor icon (PM) appears in the menu bar of Windows 2000/XP system when you
turn on PenMount Monitor in PenMount Utilities.

PenMount Monitor has the following function

PenMount Rotating Functions

The PenMount driver for Windows 2000/XP supports several display rotating software packages.

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Windows Me/2000/XP support display rotating software packages such as:

• Portrait’s Pivot Screen Rotation Software

• ATI Display Driver Rotate Function

• nVidia Display Driver Rotate Function

• SMI Display Driver Rotate Function

• Intel 845G/GE Display Driver Rotate Function

Configuring the Rotate Function

1. Install the rotation software package.

2. Choose the rotate function (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) in the 3rd party software. The calibration screen

appears automatically. Touch this point and rotation is mapped.

NOTE: The Rotate function is disabled if you use Monitor Mapping

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