Pixel Pitch (mm)
Viewing Angle (H-V)
Backlight MTBF
SBC Model
CPU
Northbridge Chipset
Southbridge Chipset
Memory
SSD
Watchdog Timer
Audio
Expansion
Camera and MIC
0.213 (H) x 0.213 (V)
140 (H) / 160 (V)
30,000 hours
ACTMB4-945GSE-N270-R10
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ CPU with 512 KB L2 cache
Intel® 945GSE
Intel® ICH7M
One 400/533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM supported (system max.
2 GB)
CF Type II
Software Programmable supports 1 sec. ~ 255 sec. system reset
AMP 3.0 W + AMP 3.0 W (built-in stereo speakers)
One PCIe Mini card slot (for wireless LAN 802.11 b/g module)
Built-in 300 K pixel camera and digital microphone
RFID
I/O Ports and
Switches
Supports MIFARE and EM RFID
One 12 V DC power jack
One 4-pin terminal block for signal input
3 x Digital Input
1 x GND
One 8-pin terminal block for signal output
1 x Relay control for Door (COMMON, Normal Close, Normal
Open)
1 x Relay control for Alarm+ (COMMON) Alarm- (NO)
1 x 12V output (for Door control)
2 x GND
One 8-pin terminal block for signal input (Wiegand Reader)
5 x Digital Input
1 x 12V output
2 x GND
One RJ-45 for RS-232 COM port
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One RJ-45 for RS-232/422/485 COM port
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One GbE LAN connector
Three USB 2.0 ports
One Power button on front panel
Construction Material
Front Panel Color
Mounting
IP level (front panel)
EMC
Safety
Touch Screen
Power Adapter
Power Consumption
Operation
Temperature
Dimensions (W x H x
D) (mm)
ABS + PC plastic front frame
Aluminum alloy chassis
White
In-Wall, Panel, Wall, Stand or Arm (VESA 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm)
IP 64
CE and FCC
CB and CCC
5-wire resistive type
60W, 12 V DC output, 90 ~ 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz input
35 W
0ºC ~ 45ºC
225 x 236.5 x 52.5
Net weight
Table 1-1: ACT-408A-N270 System Specifications
1.5 kg
1.5 Dimensions
The dimensions of the ACT-408A-N270 are shown in Figure 1-8 and listed below.
Width: 225 mm
Height: 236.5 mm
Depth: 52.5 mm
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Figure 1-8: ACT-408A-N270 Dimensions (mm)
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2
2 Installation
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2.1 Unpacking
To unpack the access control terminal, follow the steps below:
WARNING!
The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the
screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the ACT-408A-N270 has been
properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the
installation process.
Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the
external (second) box.
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Step 2: Open the external (second) box.
Step 3: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the
internal (first) box.
Step 4: Lift the monitor out of the boxes.
Step 5: Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side.
Step 6: Pull the plastic cover off the ACT-408A-N270.
Step 7: Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present. Step 0:
2.1.1 Packing List
The ACT-408A-N270 access control terminal is shipped with the following components:
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Quantity Item Image
1 ACT-408A-N270
access control
terminal
1 Screw set
4 Adhesive foam
tape strips
1 Power adapter
1 Power cord
1 Touch pen
1 User manual CD
and driver CD
1 Mini jumper pack
(2.0 mm)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales
representative immediately.
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2.2 Anti-Static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the ACT-408A-N270
may result in permanent damage to the ACT-408A-N270 and severe injury to the
user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the ACT-408A-N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the ACT-408A-N270 is accessed internally, or any other
electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered
to.
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Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the ACT-408A-N270, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
ACT-408A-N270.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
2.3 Installation Precautions
When installing the POS system, please follow the precautions listed below:
Power turned off: When installing the system, make sure the power is off.
Failing to turn off the power may cause severe injury to the body and/or
damage to the system.
Certified Engineers: Only certified engineers should install and modify
onboard functionalities.
Anti-static Discharge : If a user open the rear panel of the system, to
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configure the jumpers or plug in added peripheral devices, ground themselves
first and wear and anti-static wristband.
2.4 Preinstalled Components
The following components are all preinstalled.
Motherboard
TFT LCD screen
DDR2 memory module
Resistive type touch screen
RFID module
Wireless LAN module
Component installation is described in the following sections.
2.5 Installation and Configuration Steps
The following installation steps must be followed.
Step 1: Unpack the ACT-408A-N270
Step 2: Install CF card
Step 3: Configure the system
Step 4: Mount the ACT-408A-N270
Step 5: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the ACT-408A-N270. Step 0:
2.6 Rear Panel Removal
To access the CF slot and AT/ATX switch, the back cover must be removed. To remove
the back cover, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Place the ACT-408A-N270 face down on a flat surface.
Step 2: Remove the Terminal Block Connectors. Remove the three terminal block
connectors (
screwdriver may be required to gently remove the connectors.
Figure 2-1) from the top and bottom panels. A flat-headed
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Step 3: Remove the rear panel. Remove the retention screws (Figure 2-1) from the
rear panel and lift the back cover off the ACT-408A-N270. Step 3:
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Figure 2-1: Rear Panel
2.7 CF Card Installation
The ACT-408A-N270 has one CF Type II slot. To install the CF card, follow the instructions
below.
Step 1: Locate the CF card slot cover. The CF card slot cover is located on the back
panel of the ACT-408A-N270. See
Step 2: Remove the retention screw and cover. Remove the retention screw and
remove the cover
Figure 2-2
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Figure 2-2: CF Card Slot Cover Location
Step 3: Install the CF Card. Correctly align the CF card with the socket and insert the
CF card into the socket. See
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: CF Card Installation
Step 4: Replace the CF card slot cover. Make sure the cover is properly secured with
the previously removed retention screw.Step 0:
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2.8 Power Adapter
The system is shipped with a 90 V to 264 V IEI AC power adapter with a maximum power
output of 60 W. The power adapter has a 12 V DC output connector.
2.9 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an
electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal
pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a
plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect
them. To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means
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connecting the pins of the jumper with the plastic
clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the
plastic clip from a jumper.
Before the ACT-408A-N270 is installed, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the
desired configuration. The jumpers on the ACT-408A-N270 motherboard are listed in
Table 2-1.
Description Label Type
Clear CMOS J_CMOS1 2-pin header
COM3 RX RS-232/422/485 select JP3 8-pin header
COM3 TX RS-422/485 select JP4 6-pin header
COM3 RS-232/422/485 select JP7 12-pin header
Table 2-1: Jumpers
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2.9.1 Access the Jumpers
To access the jumpers, the rear panel and the aluminum cover must be removed. To
remove the rear panel and the aluminum cover, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Put the front panel of the ACT-408A-N270 on a table.
Step 2: Remove the Terminal Block Connectors. Remove the three terminal block
connectors (
screwdriver may be required to gently remove the connectors.
Step 3: Remove the rear panel. Remove the retention screws (
rear panel and lift the rear panel off the ACT-408A-N270.
Step 4:
Figure 2-1) from the top and bottom panels. A flat-headed
Figure 2-1) from the
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel Retention Screws
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2.9.2 Preconfigured Jumpers
WARNING:
Do not change the settings on the jumpers in described here. Doing so may
disable or damage the system.
The following jumpers are preconfigured for the ACT-408A-N270. Users should not
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change these jumpers (
Jumper Name Label Type
LVDS voltage selection J_VLVDS1 3-pin header
Panel Type and Resolution J_LCD_TYPE1 10-pin header
Table 2-2: Preconfigured Jumpers
Table 2-2).
2.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
If the ACT-408A-N270 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
J_CMOS1
2-pin header
Table 2-3
See
Figure 2-5
See
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
cap to close the pins for a few seconds then remove the jumper clip.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
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After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
Clear CMOS Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS S etup
Table 2-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in Figure 2-5 below.
Table 2-3.
Figure 2-5: Clear CMOS Jumper
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2.9.4 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper
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Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
JP3
8-pin header
Table 2-4
See
Figure 2-6
See
The COM3 RX Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the RX
serial communications port COM3 as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM3 RX
Function Select jumper settings are shown in
COM3 RX Function Select Description
Short 3-4 RS-232 Default
Short 1-2, 5-6 RS-422
Short 1-2, 7-8 RS-485
Table 2-4.
Table 2-4: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings
The COM3 RX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-6.
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Figure 2-6: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location
2.9.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts
The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM 3 are detailed
below.
COM 3 RS-422 Description
Pin 1 TX-
Pin 2 TX+
Pin 6 RX-
Pin 7 RX+
Table 2-5: RS-422 Pinouts
COM 3 RS-485 Description
Pin 1 Data-
Pin 2 Data+
Table 2-6: RS-485 Pinouts
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2.9.5 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper
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Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
JP4
6-pin header
Table 2-7
See
Figure 2-7
See
The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port
connector as RS-422 as an RS-485. The COM3 TX Function Select jumper selection
options are shown in
COM3 TX Function Select Description
Short 1 – 3 RS-422
Short 2 – 4 RS-422
Short 3 – 5 RS-485
Short 4 – 6 RS-485
Table 2-7.
Table 2-7: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings
The COM3 TX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-7 below.
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Figure 2-7: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations
2.9.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper sets the communication protocol
used by the second serial communications port (COM3) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select settings are shown in
JP7
12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined)
Table 2-8
See
Figure 2-8
See
Table 2-8.
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RS-232/485 Select Description
Short 1-2 RS-232 Default
Short 4-5 RS-232 Default
Short 7-8 RS-232 Default
Short 10-11 RS-232 Default
Short 2-3 RS-422/485
Short 5-6 RS-422/485
Short 8-9 RS-422/485
Short 11-12 RS-422/485
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Table 2-8: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings
The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location
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2.10 Mounting the System
WARNING!
When mounting the flat panel PC onto an arm, onto the wall or into a wall, it
is better to have more than one person to help with the installation to make
sure the panel PC does not fall down and get damaged.
2.10.1 Wall Mounting
To mount the ACT-408A-N270 onto the wall, please follow the steps below.
Step 5: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket.
Step 6: Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall.
Step 7: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention
screws.
Step 8: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.
Step 9: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into
the four pilot holes and tightening them (
Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9: Wall-mounting Bracket
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Step 10: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the
four screw holes on the real panel of the ACT-408A-N270 and tighten until the
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screw shank is secured against the rear panel (
Step 11: Align the mounting screws on the rear panel with the mounting holes on the
bracket.
Step 12: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor
downwards until the ACT-408A-N270 rests securely in the slotted holes (
2-10). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective
slotted holes.
Figure 2-10).
Figure
Figure 2-10: Chassis Support Screws
NOTE:
In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.
Step 13: Secure the ACT-408A-N270 by fastening the retention screw of the
wall-mounting bracket. (
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Figure 2-11).Step 13:
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Figure 2-11: Secure the ACT-408A-N270
2.10.2 In-wall Mounting
Before installing into a wall mounting, attach the adhesive strips to the sides as shown
below:
Step 14: Place the ACT-408A-N270 face down on a flat surface.
Figure 2-12: Cut Foam Tape
Step 15: Cut the adhesive foam tape as shown above.
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Figure 2-13: Attach Foam Tape
Step 16: Attach the adhesive foam tape to the edge of rear panel of the ACT-408A-N270
Figure 2-13). Make sure the adhesive tape does not cover the screw
(see
holes as shown below.Step 16:
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Figure 2-14: Foam Tape Installed
To mount the ACT-408A-N270 panel PC into a wall, please follow the steps below.
Step 17: Select the position on the wall to mount the flat panel PC.
Step 18: Cut out a section from the wall that corresponds to the dimensions in
2-15. Take care that the wall section that is cut out is no larger than the
suggested cut out size.
Figure
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Figure 2-15: ACT-408A-N270 Panel Opening
Step 19: Slide the ACT-408A-N270 through the hole until the frame is flush against the
wall.
Step 20: Tighten the screws that pass through the wall mounting screw holes until the
screws are firmly secured to the wall (
Figure 2-16).
Figure 2-16: Tighten the In-wall Mounting Screws
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Step 21: Install the faceplate. Snap faceplate onto the ACT-408A-N270 frame. See
Figure 2-17.
Figure 2-17: Faceplate Installation
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2.10.3 Arm Mounting
The ACT-408A-N270 is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and
can be mounted on an arm with a 75 mm or 100 mm interface pad. To mount the
ACT-408A-N270 on an arm, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto
the surface it uses as a base. To do this, refer to the installation documentation
that came with the mounting arm.
NOTE:
When purchasing the arm please ensure that it is VESA compliant and that
the arm has a 75 mm or 100 mm interface pad. If the mounting arm is not
VESA compliant it cannot be used to support the ACT-408A-N270.
Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat panel
PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm.
Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the
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flat panel PC. The ACT-408A-N270 arm mount retention screw holes are shown
Figure 2-18.
in
Figure 2-18: ACT-408A-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes
Step 4: Secure the flat panel PC to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws
through the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the flat panel PC.
Step 0:
2.11 Bottom Panel Connectors
2.11.1 LAN Connection
There is one external RJ-45 LAN connector on the top panel. The RJ-45 LAN connector
enables connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45
connector, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector on the top panel of the ACT-408A-N270.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with the
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RJ-45 connector on the top panel of the ACT-408A-N270. See Figure 2-19.
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Figure 2-19: LAN Connection
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0:
2.11.2 Serial Device Connection
The ACT-408A-N270 has two RJ-45 Serial port connectors on the bottom panel for serial
devices to be connected. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the
ACT-408A-N270 system.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 Serial port connectors. The location of the RJ-45 Serial port
connectors is shown in Chapter 2.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Gently insert the RJ-45 connector on the serial
device cable into the RJ-45 connector on the bottom panel. See
Figure 2-20.
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Figure 2-20: Serial Device Connector
2.11.3 USB Device Connection
There are three external USB 2.0 connectors. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device,
please follow the instructions below.
Step 3: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown
in Chapter 2.
Step 4: Align the connectors. Align the USB device connector with one of the
connectors on the bottom panel. See
Figure 2-21.
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Figure 2-21: USB Device Connection
Step 5: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device
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Chapter
3
3 RFID Reader
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3.1 Introduction
IEI provides a RFID tool (RF320) to configure Mifare cards and EM cards. The following
sections describe how to install the RF320 and how to use RF320 to configure Mifare
cards and EM cards.
NOTE:
Attach the RFID cards close to the RFID reader less than 1 cm so that
the cards can be detected effectively.
3.2 Installation
The RF320 must be installed in the ACT-408A-N270 from the utility CD in the package
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before using it to configure the RFID cards. To install the RF320, please follow the steps
below. The following example is based on the Windows
Step 1: Run the RF-320 setup V1.3.2.exe file from the utility CD.
Step 2: The InstallShield Wizard is prepared to guide the user through the rest of the
process. Once initialized, the InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears
Figure 3-1).
(
®
XP environment.
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Figure 3-1: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen
Step 3: Click N
Step 4: The Customer Information screen shown in
and a company name. Click N
EXT to continue the installation.
EXT to continue the installation.
Figure 3-2. Enter a user name
Figure 3-2: Customer Information Screen
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Step 5: At this stage in Figure 3-3 appears. Please choose the setup type. Click NEXT to
continue the installation.
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Figure 3-3: Setup Type Selection Screen
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Step 6: The window shows the current settings for installing the RF320 (Figure 3-4).
Click N
Figure 3-4: Current Settings Confirmation Screen
EXT to confirm the settings and continue the installation.
Step 7: Click F
Step 8: To launch the RF320, click Start menu Program File IEI RF320.
Step 0:
INISH to exit.
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3.3 RF320 Interface Overview
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- COM Port Settings and Activation Area
Allows the user to select the serial port used by the ACT-408A-N270 to
communicate with the RFID reader module.
- Commands Area
Shows various request options for user to select.
- Data Input Area
The data input area is where the user enters block number, key, key data, and other
information required by certain commands.
- Raw Data Display Area
Shows all communication logs and responses of the executed commands.
- EM Card ID Display Area
Displays the EM card ID when the EM card is detected.
- Mifare Card ID Display Area
Displays the Mifare card ID when the Mifare card is detected.
Error Code Display Area
Shows the error message when an error occurs.
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3.4 Serial Port (COM) Settings
After launching the RF320 RFID tool, the COM port settings have to be set correctly to
enable the communication with the built-in RFID reader. Please follow the information
below to setup the COM port settings.
Model COM Port Baud Rate
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Table 3-1: RF320 COM Port Settings
COM 2 19200
Figure 3-5: RF320 COM Port Settings
NOTE:
If the Hyper Terminal is used for communication, please setup the port
properties as shown below.
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Bits per second: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
3.5 RF320 Commands
The RF320 provides five commands, including:
Read Block: read the block data from the Mifare/EM card
Write Block: write the block data into the Mifare/EM card
Set Mifare Parameter
Get Mifare Parameter
Set RF320 Mode
The following sections describe how to use these commands.
3.5.1 Read Block
To read the block data from a Mifare card, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Select Read Block in the command area (
Figure 3-6).
Step 2: Configure the data, including block, key, key data and time out (
Step 3: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial
Figure 3-6). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in
port (
the format listed in
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Figure 3-6).
Table 3-2 and Table 3-3. Step 3:
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Figure 3-6: Read Block
Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out End
Digit 2 2 1 12 2 1
Data RB 00~63 A/B 000000000000
︴
(Hex)
FFFFFFFFFFFF
00~99
(Second)
CR (0x0d)
Table 3-2: Read Block Raw Data Format
Status (2 digits) Block Data (32 digits) END (2 digits)
OK 32 bits (Hex) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
Table 3-3: Read Block Response Format
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3.5.2 Write Block
To write the block data into a Mifare card, please follow the steps below.
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Step 4: Select Write Block in the command area (
Step 5: Configure the data, including block, key, key data, time out and data
Figure 3-7).
(
Step 6: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial
Figure 3-7). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in
port (
the format listed in
Table 3-4 and Table 3-5. Step 6:
Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7: Write Block
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Field Command Block KEY KEY Data Time Out Block Data End
Digit 2 2 1 12 2 32 1
Data WB 00~63 A/B 000000000000
Table 3-4: Write Block Raw Data Format
Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
Table 3-5: Write Block Response Format
3.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter
To set parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below.
Step 7: Select Set Mifare Parameter in the command area (
Step 8: Select a Mifare mode.
︴
(Hex)
FFFFFFFFFFFF
00~99
(Second)
Figure 3-8).
32 digits
Hex
CR
(0x0d)
0-UUID: read serial number only.
1-UUID & KEY A: read serial number and use "KEY A" to read "Block' data".
2-UUID & KEY B: read serial number and use "KEY B" to read "Block data".
Step 9: Configure the block number, and key data (
Figure 3-8).
Step 10: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial
Figure 3-8). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in
port (
the format listed in
Table 3-6 and Table 3-7. Step 10:
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Figure 3-8: Set Mifare Parameter
Field Command Access Mode Block KEY Data End
Digit 2 1 2 12 1
Data SM 0~2 00~63 000000000000
Table 3-6: Set Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format
Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
Table 3-7: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format
3.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter
︴
(Hex)
FFFFFFFFFFFF
CR (0x0d)
To read the parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below.
Step 11: Select Get Mifare Parameter in the command area (
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Step 12: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial
Figure 3-9). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area in
port (
the format listed in
Table 3-8 and Table 3-9. Step 12:
Figure 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter
Field Command End
Digit 2 1
Data RM CR (0x0d)
Table 3-8: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format
Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
OK Access mode (1 digit) +
Block (2 digits) + Mode (1 digit)
ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
Table 3-9: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format
CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
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3.5.5 Set RF320 Mode
The Set RF320 Mode command is to set the type of RFID card for the RFID reader to
detect. To set the type of RFID card, please follow the steps below.
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Step 13: Select Set RF320 Mode in the command area (
Step 14: Select a RF320 mode.
1-EM12K: detect EM cards only.
2-Mifare: detect Mifare cards only.
3-EM and Mifare: detect both EM and Mifare cards.
Step 15: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial
Figure 3-10). The raw data of this command shows in the Raw Data area
port (
in the format listed in
Table 3-10 and Table 3-11. Step 0:
Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-10: Set RF-320 Mode
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Field Command Mode End
Digit 2 1 1
Data SA 1~3 CR (0x0d)
Table 3-10: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format
Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
OK Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
ER Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
Table 3-11: Set RF320 Mode Response Format
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4 System Maintenance
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4.1 System Maintenance Introduction
If the components of the ACT-408A-N270 fail they must be replaced. Components that
can be replaced include:
CF Module
Wireless LAN module
SO-DIMM module
Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back
cover removal instructions and component replacement for the ACT-408A-N270 are
described below.
4.2 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the
ACT-408A-N270 may result in permanent damage to the
ACT-408A-N270 and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the ACT-408A-N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is
therefore critical that whenever the ACT-408A-N270 is accessed internally, or any other
electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered
to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the ACT-408A-N270, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
ACT-408A-N270.
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Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
4.3 Turn off the Power
WARNING:
Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent
damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user.
Before any maintenance procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system
is turned off.
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4.4 Removing the Rear Panel
To access the ACT-408A-N270 internally, the rear panel must be removed. To remove the
rear panel, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section
Step 2: Turn off the power. See Section
Step 3: Put the front panel of the ACT-408A-N270 on a table.
Step 4: Remove the Terminal Block connectors. Remove the terminal block
connectors (
screwdriver may be required to remove the connectors.
Step 5: Remove the rear panel. Remove the screws (
and lift the rear panel off the ACT-408A-N270.
Figure 4-1) from the top and bottom panel. A flat headed
4.2.
4.3.
Figure 4-1) from the rear panel
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Figure 4-1: Rear Panel
4.5 Replacing Components
4.5.1 CF Card Replacement
The ACT-408A-N270 has one CF Type II slot. To replace the CF card, follow the
instructions below.
Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section
Step 2: Turn off the power. See Section
Step 3: Follow the steps described in Section
4.2.
4.3.
2.7 to replace the CF card. Step 3:
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4.5.2 SO-DIMM Module Replacement
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified SO-DIMM may cause permanently damage
the ACT-408A-N270. Please make sure the purchased SO-DIMM
complies with the memory specifications of the ACT-408A-N270.
To replace the SO-DIMM module, please follow the steps below.
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Step 4: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section
Step 5: Turn off the power. See Section
Step 6: Remove the back panel. See Section
Step 7: Locate the SO-DIMM module. See
4.3.
4.4.
Figure 4-2.
4.2.
Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Socket Location
Step 8: Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket
out and remove the old SO-DIMM.
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Step 9: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in such a
way that the notch in the middle of the SO-DIMM must be aligned with the
plastic bridge in the socket.
Step 10: Insert the SO-DIMM. Push the SO-DIMM chip into the socket at an angle
Figure 4-3).
(
Figure 4-3: SO-DIMM Installation
Step 11: Secure the SO-DIMM. Push the SO-DIMM down. The clip into place and secure
the SO-DIMM in the socket.Step 0:
4.5.3 Wireless Module Replacement
To replace the wireless module, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section
Step 2: Turn off the power. See Section
Step 3: Remove the back panel. See Section
Step 4: Locate the wireless module. The wireless module is located below the CPU
heat sink. See
Figure 4-4.
4.3.
4.4.
4.2.
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Figure 4-4: Wireless Module Location
Step 5: Open the Mini PCIe card socket clips. The Mini PCIe card socket has two
clips that secure the Mini PCIe wireless module into the socket. Before the
wireless module can be removed from the socket, the clips must be opened.
Step 6: Remove the wireless module. Once the two clips of the Mini PCIe card socket
are open, remove the wireless module from the socket.
Step 7: Align the new wireless module with the Mini PCIe card socket. The wireless
module must be oriented in such a way that the notch in the wireless module
must be aligned with the plastic bridge in the socket.
Step 8: Insert the wireless module. Push the wireless module into the socket at an
angle.
Step 9: Secure the wireless module. Push the wireless module down until the two
clips into place, securing the card in place.
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4.5.4 Motherboard Replacement
A user cannot replace a motherboard. If the motherboard fails it must be shipped back to
IEI to be replaced. If the system motherboard has failed, please contact the system vendor,
reseller or an IEI sales person directly.
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5 BIOS
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5.1 Introduction
The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to
certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
2. Press the D
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
SC to quit. Navigation
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Plus & Minus Changes the value
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
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Key Function
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
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possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main – Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced – Changes the advanced system settings.
PCIPnP – Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Boot – Changes the system boot configuration.
Security – Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset – Changes the chipset settings.
SC or
Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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5.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipsetExit
System Overview
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AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date :06/22/09
ID: :H454MR15
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
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The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
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5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipsetExit
Advanced Settings
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WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause
system to malfunction
> CPU Configuration
> IDE Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Power Configuration
> Remote Access Configuration
> USB Configuration
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method
of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
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T ype [Auto]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from
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Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt.
PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
supported.
Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology protocol is supported.
32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
Not Installed
Auto DEFAULT
CD/DVD
ARMD
BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk
drive on the specified channel.
The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type
attached to the specified channel. This setting should
be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the
specified channel.
The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM
drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The
BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of
IDE disk drives on the specified channel.
This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media
Device. These include, but are not limited to:
ZIP
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LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical
Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the
maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
Disabled
Auto DEFAULT
Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the
device supports multi-sector transfers.
Disabled
Auto DEFAULT
BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the
specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs
one sector at a time.
BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the
drive on the specified channel. If supported the data
transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time.
PIO Mode [Auto]
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing
cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode
increases, the cycle time decreases.
Auto DEFAULT
0
1
2
BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk
drive support cannot be determined.
PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s
PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s
PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
Auto DEFAULT
SWDMA0
SWDMA1
PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s
PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE
CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE
disk drive support cannot be determined.
Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s
Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
SWDMA2
MWDMA0
MWDMA1
MWDMA2
UDMA0
UDMA1
UDMA2
Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s
Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data
transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 16.6 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 25 MB/s
Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 33.3 MB/s
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UDMA3
UDMA4
UDMA5
S.M.A.R.T [Auto]
Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts
impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
Auto DEFAULT
Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer
rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an
80-conductor ATA cable is used.)
BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.
Disabled
Enabled
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
Disabled
Enabled DEFAULT
Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.
Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature
Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers.
Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported
hard disk drives.
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5.3.3 Super I/O Configuration
Use the Super I/O Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the
configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipsetExit
Configure Super I/O Chipset
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port3 Address [3E8]
Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.
On/Off D
Suspend
Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled]
Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the
keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the
system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.
EFAULT
When the power button is pressed the system goes into
When the power button is pressed the system is either
turned on or off
suspend mode
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Disabled DEFAULT
Resume On
KeyBoard
Resume On
Mouse
Enabled
Resume on Ring [Disabled]
Use the Resume on Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem line to
rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system will be roused by
an incoming call on a modem.
Disabled D
Wake event not generated by activity on the
Wake event not generated by activity on the
Wake event generated by activity on the
EFAULT
Wake event not generated by activity on the
keyboard or mouse
keyboard
mouse
keyboard or mouse
Wake event not generated by an incoming call
Enabled
Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled]
Use the Resume PCI-Express WAKE# BIOS option to enable activity on the
PCI-Express WAKE# signal to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state.
Disabled
Enabled D
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused
from a suspended state.
Wake event generated by an incoming call
Wake event not generated by PCI-Express WAKE#
signal activity
EFAULT
Wake event generated by PCI-Express WAKE# signal
activity
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Disabled D
Enabled
EFAULT
If selected, the following appears with values that
The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake
event
can be selected:
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
System Time
After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on
from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.
5.3.8 Remote Access Configuration
Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure remote
access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and
allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS
settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot SecurityChipsetExit
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
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Remote Access [Disabled]
Serial port number [COM1]
Base Address, IRQ [3F8H, 4]
Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]
Terminal Type [ANSI]