Aplex APC-3517B User Manual

APC-3X17B

Panel PC User Manual

Release Date _ Revision

Apr. 2012 V1.0

®2012 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan

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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………………….…………………………….……….10

1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on………..……………………………………..12

1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……13

1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………..14

Chapter 2 Hardware

2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…..15

2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………...16

2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....16

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................34

3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................35

3.3 System Overview..................................................................................35

3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 36

3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 45

3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 48

3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 50

3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 51

3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................58

Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers

4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………61

4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..64

4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver………………………………………….68

4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………71

4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation……………………73

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation

5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………76

5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….76

Figures

Figure 1.1: APC-3517B Dimensions……………………………………..…....7

Figure 1.2: APC-3717B Dimensions……………………………………..…....8

Figure 1.3: APC-3917B Dimensions………………………………………….9
Figure 1.4: Front View………………………………………………………...13
Figure 1.5: Rear View………………………………………………………..13
Figure 1.6: Panel mounting…………………………………………………..14
Figure 1.7: VESA mounting…………………………………………………..14

Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....15

Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...16

Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....17

Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………76

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Chapter 1 System

1.1 Specifications

Specs APC-3517B APC-3717B APC-3917B

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 DDRIII 800/1066MHz FSB

Display Size 15”

1024x768

Maximum Colors 16.7M

Viewing Angle (Degree) H:150 / V:140 H:170 / V:160 H:170 / V:165

Luminance (cd/m²) 300 350 300

Backlight Lifetime 50,000 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 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

17”

1280x1024

19”

1280x1024

1 x Rocker Switch for Power ON/OFF

2 x USB 2.0 for option

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) 410 x 310 x 87.8 mm 439 x 348 x 93.3 mm 484 x 400 x 94.3 mm

Operating Temperature -10~50℃

Storage Temperature

Relative Humidity

Certificate CE / FCC Class A

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10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing

-20~60℃

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1.2 Dimensions

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Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3517B

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Figure 1.2: Dimensions of the APC-3717B

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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of the APC-3917B

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1.3 Installation of HDD

Step 1

There are 12 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the heat sink.

Step 2

Get the HDD screwed to the bracket with
the four screws as shown by the arrows in
the picture.

Step 3

Connect the cable to the HDD as shown in
the picture, making sure the red stripe of
the cable is rightly positioned.

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Step 4

Get the four screws as circled tightened to

secure the HDD. As shown in the picture

Step 5

That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.

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1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on

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.

Step 4

To finish the job, just fasten the 2 screws as
shown in the picture.

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1.5 Brief Description of the APC-3X17B

The APC-3517B/3717B/3917B is a high performance, compact and panel-mount industrial PC, which
comes with a 15-inch (luminance of 300 cd/m²)/17-inch (luminance of 350 cd/m²)/19-inch (luminance
of 300 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, six

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 1.4: Front View of APC-3917B

Figure 1.5: Rear View of APC-3517B and APC-3917B

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1.6 Panel Mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B

The APC-3517B/3717B/3917B panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure 1.6.
Just carefully place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 10 screws from the rear to secure
the mounting.

Figure 1.6: Panel mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B

Figure 1.7: VESA mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B

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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

Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top

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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_

Board Bottom

1. JP2:

(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header),ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.

JP2 Mode

Open ATX Power

Close Auto Power on

(Default)

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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Open NORMAL

Close 1-2 Clear CMOS

Procedures of CMOS clear:

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.

(Default)

4. DCIN:

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

Pin#

Signal
Name

Pin1 VBAT

PIN2 Ground

Power

Pin#

Input

Power Mode

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Pin1

Pin2 Ground
Pin3 Ground

Location
(5.4.4.)

DC+9V~32

V

Location
(5.4.5.)

Location (5.4.6.)

ATX

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DCIN ATX1 2V

AT

(Default)

input

DC9~32V

output

DC 12V

NC

5. ATX12V:

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

Pin#

Pin1 Ground
Pin2 Ground
Pin3 DC+12V

Power

output

Pin4 DC+12V

6. ATX (option):

(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 box Pin Header), connect PSON and 5VSB and Ground
signal,support ATX Power model. Reserved.

Pin# Signal Name

Pin1 ATX PSON
PIN2 ATX Ground
PIN3 ATX 5VSB

7. CPU1:

(Socket P), installing the CPU Socket.

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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.

Pin# Signal Name

1 Ground
2 VCC
3 Rotation

detection

Note:

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.

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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 7 8 CRT_DDCDAT

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C A
CRT_V_SYNC 9 10 CRT_DDCCL

K

12. INVERTER1:

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

Pin# Signal Name

1 +DC12V
2 +DC12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
5 BKLT_EN
6 BKLT_CTRL

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.

Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name
VDD5 2 1 VDD5

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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

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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

DS_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
NC 40 39 NC

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.

JP3 Pin# Function

Close 1-2 COM1 RI (Ring Indicator)

(default)

Close 3-4 COM1 Pin9=+5V

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

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(option)

Close 5-6 COM1 Pin9=+12V

(option)

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JCOM1.

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)

18. 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)

JCOM1 select Setting

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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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)

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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.

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)

Pin# Pin# Signal Name

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.

Signal
Name

22. USB4/USB5/USB6/USB7:

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

(Double stack USB type A), Rear USB connector, it provides up to 4 USB2.0 ports,
speed up to 480Mb/s.

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23. 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.

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.

Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name
FRONT_OUTP-L 1 2 FRONT_OUTP_

R
FRONT_OUTN_
L
FRONT_JD 5 6 LINE1_JD
LINE_IN_L 7 8 LINE1_IN_R
MIC2_IN_L 9 10 MIC2_IN_R

3 4 FRONT_OUTN_

R

26. BZ:

Onboard buzzer.

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27. 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.

JP_104P Pin# PC104+ VIO Voltage

All Open Default

Close 1-2 +3.3V PCI Card

Close 2-3 +5V PCI Card

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.

29. 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.

MODEL PC104+ / PCIEX2

ASB-M801T Top

ASB-M801ET Top

ASB-M801B Bottom

ASB-M801EB 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. JRI:

(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 Pin Header), Wake up setting jumper. pin 1~2 are used to select
signal for COM4 Wake up, pin 2~3 are used to select signal for PCI devices Wake up,

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Close 1-2 PCI_PME for COM4

Close 2-3 PCI-PME for PCI

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32. MIO1:

(1.25mm Pitch 2x20 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.

Function Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name Function

COM3

COM4

USB9

422RX+ 1 2 485+ / 422TX+
422RX- 3 4 485- / 422TX­Ground 5 6 NC
NC 7 8 NC

COM3

RS422 or

RS485

NC 9 10 5V_S5
DCD4- 11 12 RXD4
TXD4 13 14 DTR4­Ground 15 16 DSR4-

COM4

RTS4- 17 18 CTS4­RI4- 19 20 5V_S5
5V_USB_9 21 22 5V_USB_1011
USB9_N 23 24 USB10_N
USB9_P 25 26 USB10_P

USB10

Ground 27 28 Ground
Ground 29 30 Ground
5V_USB_1011 31 32 PWR_LED+ Power

USB11

USB11_N 33 34

PWR_LED-

LED

USB11_P 35 36 MIO_PSON Power
Ground 37 38 Ground

Button

Ground 39 40 Ground

33. MIO2:

(1.25mm Pitch 2x20 Connector), Front panel connector.

Function Signal Name Pin# Pin# Signal Name Function

H_LED+ HDD_LED 1 2 PWR-LED P_LED+
H_LED- Ground 3 4 Ground P_LED­RESET- Ground 5 6 MIO_PSON- PSON+
RESET+ RESET 7 8 Ground PSON-

BUZZER+

BUZZER+ 9 10 BUZZER- BUZZER-

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GPIO_IN_1 11 12 GPIO_OUT_1
GPIO_I
N

GPIO_IN_2 13 14 GPIO_OUT_2

GPIO_IN_3 15 16 GPIO_OUT_3

GPIO_OU
T

GPIO_IN_4 17 18 GPIO_OUT_4

PS2_K/
B

USB2

Ground 19 20 5V_S5

Ps2_KBDATA 21 22 PS2_MSDATA

PS2_KBCLK 23 24 PS2_MSCLK

PS2_Mous
e

5V_USB_23 25 26 5V_USB_23

USB2_N 27 28 USB3_N

USB3

USB2_P 29 30 USB3_P

Ground 31 32 Ground

USB0

5V_USB_01 33 34 5V_USB_01

USB0_N 35 36 USB1_N

USB1

USB0_P 37 38 USB1_P

Ground 39 40 Ground

Pin1-3: HDD LED, They are used to connect hard disk activity LED. The LED blinks

realize

when the hard disk is reading or writing data.

Pin2-4: 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.

Pin5-7: RESET Button, They are used to connect reset button. The two pins are dis-

connected under normal condition. You may short them temporarily to

system reset.

Pin6-8: 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.

Pin9-10: BUZZER, They are used to connect an external buzzer.

Pin11-18: GPIO IN/GPIO OUT, General-purpose input/output port, it provides a group

Pin19-24: PS2 KB/MS, PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, the port can be connected to

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