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users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking
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not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
arising out of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights
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Acknowledgements
APPC 1240T/1245T/1540T/1740T/1940T are trademarks of NEXCOM
International Co., Ltd. All other product names mentioned herein are
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and
describes how to keep the system CE compliant.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
(domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate
measures) at their own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable
European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems
to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining
CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status
Update
NEXCOM is a global citizen for building the digital
infrastructure. We are committed to providing green
products and services, which are compliant with
European Union RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in
Electronic Equipment) directive 2011/65/EU, to be your trusted green
partner and to protect our environment.
RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg) < 0.1%
or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent Chromium
(Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) < 0.1% or
1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm.
In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established
an engineering and manufacturing task force to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NEXCOM are renowned.
The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and
suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.
How to recognize NEXCOM RoHS Products?
For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the
suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.
All new product models launched after January 2013 will be RoHS compliant.
They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.
1. NEXCOM makes products in accordance with the Industry standard and,
NEXCOM warrants that all her Industry-grade IPC and System products
will be free from defect in neither material nor workmanship for twentyfour (24) months from the day of invoice issued.
2. For NEXCOM Panel PC product lines (the APPC, MPPC series), they are
also guaranteed against defect in materials and workmanship for the
period of twenty-four (24) months in their motherboard design. For
3rd party parts, it follows with original suppliers’ standard: 12 months
for battery pack and LCD, 24 months for adaptor / add on modules
(including GSM module, RFID module, and antenna).
3. If NEXCOM determines customer’s warranty claim is valid, NEXCOM
will repair or replace product(s) without additional charge for parts and
labor. An extended Warranty Program will extend the warranty period of
the product accordingly.
Warranty Coverage
The warranty applies only to products manufactured or distributed by
NEXCOM and her subsidiaries. This warranty covers all the products/
shipments except for:
1. Any claimed defect, products that have been repaired or modified by
persons who have not been authorized by NEXCOM or, products which
have been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident, improper installation,
or usage not in accordance with the product instruction. NEXCOM
assumes no liability as a consequence of such events under the term of
this warranty.
One example is the replacement of Tablet’s or Hand-held’s LCD display
due to scratching stains or other degradation; these will not be covered
under this warranty.
2. Damages caused by customers’ delivery/shipping of the product
or, product failure resulted from electrical power/voltage shock, or,
installation of parts/components which are not supplied/approved by
NEXCOM in advance.
3. Third-party products:
a. Software, such as the device drivers,
b. External devices such as HDD, printer, scanner, mouse, LCD panel,
battery, and so on,
c. Accessory/parts that were not approved by NEXCOM and,
d. Accessory/parts were added to products after they were shipped
from NEXCOM.
Product will be treated as “Out of Warranty “ if:
a. It expires the warranted 24 months period from the day it was purchased.
b. It had been altered by persons other than an authorized NEXCOM
service person or, which have been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident,
or improper installation.
c. It doesn’t have the original NEXCOM Serial Number labeling for
NEXCOM’s warranty period identification or, tracking.
RMA that NEXCOM has determined not to be covered by the warranty will
be charged the NEXCOM Standard Repair Fee for the repairing. If a RMA is
determined to be not repairable, customer will be notified and product(s)
may be returned to customer at their request; a minimum service fee may
be charged however.
For the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) shipment, customer
is responsible for packaging and shipping the product to the designated
NEXCOM service sites, with shipping charges prepaid by the customer. The
original NEXCOM shipping box should be used whenever possible. NEXCOM
shall pay for the return of the product to the customer’s location. In case of
expedited shipping request, an extra service charge shall be assessed and
the customer is responsible for this extra return shipping charge.
1. Customers should enclose the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” with the
returned products.
2. Customers need to write down all the information related to the problem
on the “ NEXCOM RMA Service Form “ when applying for the RMA
service; information will help to understand the problem, including the
fault description, on-screen messages, and pictures if possible.
3. Customers could send back the faulty product with or without the
accessories and key parts such as the CPU and DIMM. If the key parts are
included, please be noted clearly within the return form. NEXCOM takes
no responsibility for the parts which are not listed in the return form.
customer registered delivery address will incur an extra shipping charge,
the customer is responsible for paying the extra shipping charges, duties,
and taxes of this shipment.
Product Repairing
1. NEXCOM will repair defective products covered under this limited
warranty that are returned to NEXCOM; if products do prove to be
defective, they will be repaired during their warranty period unless other
warranty terms have been specified.
2. NEXCOM owns all parts removed from repaired products.
3. NEXCOM will use parts made by various manufacturers in performing
the repair.
4. The repaired products will be warranted subjected to the original
warranty coverage and period only.
5. For products returned as defective but, proved to be no defect/fault after
the RMA process, NEXCOM reserves the right to claim for a NDF (No
Defect Found) Service Charge.
6. NEXCOM will issue RMA Report which included Repair Detailed
Information to the customer when the defective products were repaired
and returned.
7. In addition to the above, NEXCOM may authorize Independent/Thirdparty suppliers to repair the defective products for NEXCOM.
4. Customers hold the responsibility to ensure that the packing of defective
products is durable enough to be resistant against further damage due
to the transportation; damage caused by transportation is treated as “
Out of Warranty “ under our Warranty specification.
5. RMA product(s) returned by NEXCOM to any location other than the
There will be a service charge from NEXCOM for the “Out Of Warranty”
product service; they are the Basic Diagnostic Service Fee and the Advanced
Component Replacement Fee respectively. And, if the product can not be
repaired, NEXCOM will either return the product to the customer or, just
scrap it, followed by customer’s instruction.
1. Testing and Parts Replacement
NEXCOM will have the following Handling Charges for those OoW
products that returned:
a. Basic Labor Cost and Testing Fee: as Table listed.
b. Parts Fee: NEXCOM will charge for main IC chipsets such as the N.B.,
S.B., Super-IO, LAN, Sound, Memory, and so on.
c. 3rd-party Device Fee: products replacement for CPU, DIMM, HDD,
Chassis, and UPS.
2. Out of Warranty product will have a three months warranty for the fixed
issues. If the product failed with different problem within 3 months, they
will still incur the service charge of “Out of Warranty”.
3. Out of Warranty “products will not be repaired without a signed PI from
the customer, the agreement of the repair process.
Add-on card, 3rd Party Device and board level repair cost higher than
new product prices, customer can abandon to sign PI to repair and,
please contact with sales to buy new products.
Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:
▪ Read all instructions carefully.
▪ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
▪ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual.
▪ When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts
specified by the manufacturer.
▪ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating
device.
▪ The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the
rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly
necessary in order to provide balance stability.
▪ The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Recommendations
Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get
into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep small
components separated.
Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
▪ A Philips screwdriver
▪ A flat-tipped screwdriver
▪ A grounding strap
▪ An anti-static pad
Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended
that you do not use needle-nose pliers to disconnect connections as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or
letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do not
place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been
approved for use with the product and that it matches the voltage and
current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and
current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current
rating marked on the product.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
16. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third
pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the
purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
17. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s
website at www.nexcom.com.
2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or
sales representative, please have the following information ready before
calling:
– Product name and serial number
– Detailed information of the peripheral devices
– Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,
version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wordings of the error messages
Warning!
1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with care.
2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products
or clean with a dry cloth.
3. CompactFlash: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a
CompactFlash storage card.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Warning:
Information about certain situations, which if not observed,
can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself
when performing a task.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
Caution:
Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.
Note:
Provides additional information to complete a task easily.
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Before continuing, verify that the package you received is complete. Your
APPC 1740T/1540T/1245T/1240T package should have all the items listed
in the table.
APPC 1740T/1540T/1245T/1240T
Item Description Qty
1PS/2 Y cable1
2Panel Mount Kit12
3Driver CD1
4Touch Pen1
5Terminal block 3-pin Phoenix Contact Plug1
6Flat Head for HDD Installation4
7Panel Mount Hole Block12
Note: Package contents may vary depending on your
country region, some items may be optional. Please contact
your local distributor for more information.
Your APPC 1940T package should have all the items listed in the table.
APPC 1940T
Item Description Qty
1PS/2 Y cable1
2Panel Mount Kit14
3Driver CD1
4Touch Pen1
5Terminal block 3-pin Phoenix Contact Plug1
6Flat Head for HDD Installation4
7Panel Mount Hole Block14
Note: Package contents may vary depending on your
country region, some items may be optional. Please contact
your local distributor for more information.
▪ System memory: 2x 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM socket, 2GB DDR3L
(Default), Support up to 8GB DDR3L-1066/1333, Non-ECC and
Un-buffered
▪ Storage Device:
– 1x external locked CFast socket
– 1x hard drive bay: optional 1x 2.5” SATA HDD or 1x SATA DOM
▪ Watchdog timer: Watchdog timeout can be programmed by software
from 1 second to 255 seconds and from 1 minute to 255 minutes
(Tolerance 15% under room temperature 25°C)
▪ H/W status monitor: Monitoring system temperature, and voltage▪ Expansion: 2x Mini-PCIe sockets (support optional Wi-Fi, 3.5G module or
Fieldbus Card)
Rear I/O
▪ Ethernet: 2x RJ45▪ 2nd display VGA port: 1x DB15▪ Audio port: 1x Line-out▪ USB: 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0▪ PS2 keyboard/mouse▪ Power switch▪ Reset button▪ 2-pin Remote Power on/ off switch▪ DIO w/ 2.5kv isolated (Optional):
– 4x Digital Input (Source type)
– Input Voltage (Dry Contact): Logic 0: Close to GND
– Logic 1: Open
– Input Voltage: Logic 0: 3V max
– Logic 1: +5V ~ +30V
1M L2 Cache
▪ BIOS: AMI BIOS▪ System memory: 2x 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM socket, 2GB DDR3L
(Default), Support up to 8GB DDR3L-1066/1333, Non-ECC and
Un-buffered
▪ Storage Device:
– 1x external locked CFast socket
– 1x hard drive bay: optional 1x 2.5” SATA HDD or 1x SATA DOM
▪ Watchdog timer: Watchdog timeout can be programmed by software
from 1 second to 255 seconds and from 1 minute to 255 minutes
(Tolerance 15% under room temperature 25°C)
▪ H/W status monitor: Monitoring system temperature, and voltage▪ Expansion: 2x Mini-PCIe sockets (support optional Wi-Fi, 3.5G module or
Fieldbus Card)
Rear I/O
▪ Ethernet: 2x RJ45▪ 2nd display VGA port: 1x DB15▪ Audio port: 1x Line-out▪ USB: 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0▪ PS2 keyboard/mouse▪ Power switch▪ Reset button▪ 2-pin Remote Power on/ off switch▪ DIO w/ 2.5kv isolated (Optional):
– 4x Digital Input (Source type)
– Input Voltage (Dry Contact): Logic 0: Close to GND
– Logic 1: Open
– Input Voltage: Logic 0: 3V max
– Logic 1: +5V ~ +30V
– 4x Digital Output (Sink type)
– Output Voltage: 3.6V ~ 5V
– Sink current: 200 mA max. per channel
▪ COM #1: RS232/422/485 w/ 2.5kv isolated▪ COM #2: RS232/422/485 w/ 2.5kv isolated▪ Fieldbus: (Protocol interface Optional)
80 10 metal style membrane
▪ IP protection: IP65 front▪ Mounting: panel/wall/stand/VESA 100mm x 100mm▪ Power input: 12V~30VDC▪ Power adapter: Optional AC to DC power adaptor (+12V, 60W)▪ Vibration:
80 10 metal style membrane
▪ IP protection: IP65 front▪ Mounting: panel/wall/stand/VESA 100mm x 100mm▪ Power input: 12V~30VDC▪ Power adapter: Optional AC to DC power adaptor (+12V, 60W)▪ Vibration:
80 10 metal style membrane
▪ IP protection: IP65 front▪ Mounting: panel/wall/stand/VESA 100mm x 100mm▪ Power input: 12V~30V DC▪ Power adapter: Optional AC to DC power adaptor (+12V, 60W)▪ Vibration:
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the
motherboard. Note that information in this chapter applies to APPC 1240T/
1245T/1540T/1740T/1940T.
Before You Begin
▪ Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can
get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep
small components separated.
▪ Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
– A Philips screwdriver
– A flat-tipped screwdriver
– A set of jewelers screwdrivers
– A grounding strap
– An anti-static pad
▪ Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is
recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect
connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.
▪ Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off.
Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching
a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic
components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than
dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of
static electricity exists.
Precautions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected
to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.
Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:
▪ Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the case.
▪ If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the
computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching
the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body of any
other grounded appliance.
▪ Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or
stress the circuit board.
▪ Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped
with until they are ready for installation. Use correct screws and do not
over tighten screws.
A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal
pins and a cap. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are
placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on
just one pin, the jumper is open.
Refer to the illustrations below for examples of what the 2-pin and 3-pin
jumpers look like when they are short (on) and open (off).
5. Align the mounting holes that are on the sides of the SATA drive
with the mounting holes on the drive bay and then use the provided
mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
2. Locate the SO-DIMM socket on the left side of the chassis as circled
below, where you can install a SO-DIMM module.
3. Insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle.
Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips into
the socket. The gold-plated connector on the edge of the module will
almost completely disappear inside the socket.
4. Push the module down until the clips on both sides of the socket lock
into position. You will hear a distinctive “click” sound, indicating the
module is correctly locked into position.
5. Install the module to the SATA port via the connector at the solder side
of the module and then secure the module using the mounting screw
you removed in step 1.
6. Connect the other end of the provided cable to the connector on the
main board.
If you are installing the 802.11b/g QN-MU-A0028 wireless mini card
module (half-size), before proceeding with the installation, please assemble
the Wi-Fi module bracket first by following the instructions below:
1. Align the mounting holes on the Wi-Fi mini card module to the
mounting holes on the Wi-Fi module bracket.
Wi-Fi module bracketMounting holes
2. Tighten screws onto the mounting holes to secure the bracket.
The APPC series comes with panel mount hole blocks to cover the panel
mount openings on the chassis to prevent dust invasion. You can also
choose to cover the panel mount holes when VESA mount is used.
Panel Mount Hole Block
(APPC 1940T)
1. Locate the panel mount openings on the chassis.
6. With the bracket still facing backwards, align the mounting holes on
the bracket to the mounting holes on the back of the chassis, then
tighten screws to secure it. Once secured, plug the power adapter cable
into the DC input.
1. Select a place on the panel where you will mount the Panel PC.
2. Cut out a shape on the panel that corresponds to the Panel PC’s rear
dimensions.
The thickness of the panel (e.g. steel board, plank, acrylic board, wall,
etc.) where you will mount the Panel PC must not exceed 5mm for APPC
1240T/1245T/1540T, 12mm for APPC 1740T, and 3mm for APPC 1940T.
If the distance between the front bezel and panel mount hole is too wide,
it will not fit the panel mount kit.
3. Slide the Panel PC through the hole until it is properly fitted against the
panel.
4. Position the mounting clamps along the rear edges of the Panel PC. The
first and second clamps must be positioned and secured diagonally prior
to mounting the rest of the clamps. Tighten the clamp’s screw until it
touches the panel.
Do not overtighten the screws to prevent damaging the
Panel PC.
APPC 1240T/1245T/1540T/1740T/1940T User Manual
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
ChaPter 4: BIos setuP
This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the APPC Series.
The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and may
change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
To check for the latest updates and revisions, visit the NEXCOM Web site at
www.nexcom.com.tw.
About BIOS Setup
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven
utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and
tailor your system to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based
configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and
provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
These parameters are stored in non-volatile battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that
saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the system is
turned back on, the system is configured with the values found in CMOS.
With easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such items as:
▪ Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
▪ Video display type and display options
▪ Password protection from unauthorized use
▪ Power management features
The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs.
It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and
second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the computer.
When to Configure the BIOS
▪ This program should be executed under the following conditions:
▪ When changing the system configuration
▪ When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted to make changes to the setup program
▪ When resetting the system clock
▪ When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts
▪ When making changes to the Power Management configuration
▪ When changing the password or making other changes to the security
setup
Normally, CMOS setup is needed when the system hardware is not consistent
with the information contained in the CMOS RAM, whenever the CMOS
RAM has lost power, or the system features need to be changed.
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to
the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are
automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There
are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system
configuration.
Entering Setup
When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power-On Self
Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various diagnostic checks; if an
error is encountered, the error will be reported in one of two different ways:
▪ If the error occurs before the display device is initialized, a series of beeps
will be transmitted.
▪ If the error occurs after the display device is initialized, the screen will
display the error message.
Powering on the computer and immediately pressing <Del> allows you to
enter Setup.
Legends
Key Function
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the highlight up or down between
sub¬menus or fields.
Exits the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the
highlighted field.
Scrolls backward through the values or options of
the highlighted field.
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that
there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and
down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.
Submenu
When “” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a
submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To
display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press .
Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on
the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup functions
and one exit. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to
accept or enter the submenu.
Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Save & ExitAdvancedChipsetSecurityBootMain
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date and Time
CPU Conguration
Microcode Patch
Memory Information
Total Memory
System Date
System Time
American Megatrends
5.009
UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2
A200A007 x64
10/24/2014 12:00:26
901
2048 MB
[Tue 07/09/2019]
[12:01:07]
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System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day,
from Monday to Sunday. Month displays the month, from January to
December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from
1999 to 2099.
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays
hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second
displays seconds from 00 to 59.
Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.