Partner PT-6900 User Manual

PT-6900

User manual

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with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of t he material contained herein, may be reproduced without writ­ten consent of the author.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representa tio ns or
warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes
from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of th e manufact urer to no tify any perso n of such revisi on or
changes.

Trademark recognition

All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested an d foun d to co mply with the limi ts for a Cl ass A digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guar­antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, w hi ch ca n be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interfe r ence by one or more of the follo wing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni ci an for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compli­ance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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About this manual

This manual is intended for system administrators who are familiar with setting up a new system and installing an
operating system.

The manual consists of the following sections:

Chapter 1 Getting Started: This section covers unpacking and checking the package con-

tents, and identifying components. Infor mation on connecting
peripheral devices, and powering on is also provided.

Chapter 2 Upgrading Components: This section provides information on upgrading components

such as a hard disk drive or CompactFlash card reader.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility: The BIOS chapter provides information on navigating and chang-

ing settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

Appendix: The appendix covers troubleshooting, information on having the

PT-6900 serviced, and technical specifications.

Safety information

Before installing and using the PT-6900 POS, take note of the following precautions:

• Read all instructions carefully.

• Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.

• Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilatio n.

• Do not push objects in the ventilation slots as they may touch high volta ge components an d result in shock and
damage to the components.

• Only use the power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure, contact your dealer or the Power
Company.

• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable, which is equ ipped wi th a third pi n to grou nd the uni t and preven t 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.

• Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic.

• Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.

• 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 system uses a 3V CR2032 battery mounted on the mainboard to keep time.
There is a risk of explosion if the wrong battery type is used when replacing.

WARNING

Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.

The USB ports may be damaged if care is not taken when connecting devices.
Ensure USB devices are correctly inserted.
Plugging a phone line into the LAN port (RJ-45 connector) may damage the con-

CAUTION

nector. Plug only an RJ-45 connector into the LAN port.

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Revision history

Version 1.0, Ap ril 20 07

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Getting Started ..................................................................................................................1

Unpacking the PT-6900 ...................................................................................................................... 1

Checking the package contents ........................................................................................................... 2

Identifying components ......................................................................................................................3

Front-right view .................................................................................................................................................3

Rear-right view ..................................................................................................................................................4

Rear connectors .................................................................................................................................................5

Removing the rear cover ..................................................................................................................... 7

Attaching the customer display ........................................................................................................... 8

Adjusting display angles ..................................................................................................................... 9

Setup considerations ........................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting peripheral devices .......................................................................................................... 10

Connecting a cash drawer ................................................................................................................. 11

Powering the PT-6900 on and off ..................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2

Upgrading Components ..................................................................................................13

Safety and precautions ...................................................................................................................... 13

Before you begin ............................................................................................................................... 14

Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) ................................................................................................... 14

Installing a CompactFlash card ......................................................................................................... 16

BIOS Setup Utility .........................................................................................................17

About the Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 17

Entering the Setup Utility ................................................................................................................................18

BIOS navigation keys .......................................................................................................................................18

Using BIOS .....................................................................................................................................................19

Standard CMOS features .................................................................................................................. 19

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave ...........................................................................................................20

Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................................................. 21

CPU Feature ...................................................................................................................................................22

Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................................................. 23

Integrated Peripherals ......................................................................................................................25

OnChip IDE Device .........................................................................................................................................26

Onboard Device ...............................................................................................................................................27

SuperIO Device ................................................................................................................................................28

Power Management Setup ................................................................................................................ 30

PnP/PCI Configurations ....................................................................................................................32

IRQ Resources .................................................................................................................................................33

PC Health Status ............................................................................................................................... 34

Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................................................... 35

Other BIOS Options .......................................................................................................................... 36

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ...................................................................................................................................36

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Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................................................................. 36

Set Supervisor and User Passwords ................................................................................................................37

Save & Exit Setup ........................................................................................................... ................................. 37

Exit Without Saving .........................................................................................................................................37

Appendix ........................................................................................................................38

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 38

Tips for Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 38

The Power-On Self Test ................................................................................................................................... 38

Beep Errors at POST ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Beep Message Errors at POST ........................................................................................................................ 39

General Problems ............................................................................................................................................ 40

Having the PT-6900 Serviced ........................................................................................................... 41

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 42

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1 Unpacking/repacking the PT-6900...............................................................................1

Figure 1.2 Front-right view of PT-6900........................................................................................2

Figure 1.3 Rear-right view of PT-6900 .........................................................................................3

Figure 1.4 Connectors with cables disconnected...........................................................................4

Figure 2.1 Main BIOS menu .........................................................................................................8

Figure 2.2 Standard CMOS Features menu...................................................................................9

Figure 2.3 IDE Primary Master submenu......................................................................................10

Figure 2.4 Advanced BIOS Features menu..................................................................................11

Figure 2.5 CPU Feature submenu..................................................................................................12

Figure 2.6 Advanced Chipset Features menu................................................................................13

Figure 2.7 Integrated Peripherals menu.........................................................................................15

Figure 2.8 OnChip IDE Device menu ...........................................................................................16

Figure 2.9 Onboard Device menu..................................................................................................17

Figure 2.10 Super IO Device menu.................................................................................................18

Figure 2.11 Power Management Setup menu..................................................................................20

Figure 2.12 PnP/PCI Configurations menu.....................................................................................22

Figure 2.13 PC Health Status menu.................................................................................................24

Figure 2.14 Frequency/Voltage Control menu................................................................................25

Figure 4.1 Connecting a cash drawer ............................................................................................50

Figure 4.2 Mainboard jumper settings...........................................................................................55

Figure 6.1 Exploded diagram main parts.......................................................................................92

Figure 6.2 Exploded diagram display parts and cables .................................................................94

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CHAPTER 1

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ETTING S TARTED

This chapter describes the procedures from unpacking the PT-6900 POS, to powering it on. The following topics are
described.

• “Unpacking the PT-6900”

• “Checking the package contents” on page 2

• “Identifying components” on page 3

• “Removing the rear cover” on page 7

• “Attaching the customer display” on page 8

• “Adjusting display angles” on page 9

• “Setup considerations” on page 9

• “Connecting peripheral devices” on page 10

• “Connecting a cash drawer” on page 11

• “Powering the PT-6900 on and off” on page 12

Unpacking the PT-6900

The PT-6900 and cable accessories are packed in a cardboard carton w ith foam pa dding fo r protection during shipping .

Figure 1.1 Unpacking the PT-6900

Carefully unpack the PT-6900 and keep the packing materials. If you need to ship the PT-6900 in the future, repack it
as shown in Figure 1.1.

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Checking the package contents

After you unpack the PT-6900 check that the following items are included.

Adapter

PT-6900 (SOME UNITS SHIP WITH CUSTOMER

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PT-6900

USTOMER DISPLAY

MSRS (OPTIONAL)

If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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DRIVERS AND USER MANUAL

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Identifying components

This section describes the parts and connectors on the PT-6900.

Front-right view

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Figure 1.2 Front-right view of PT-6900

1 15-inch TFT LCD touch screen
2 Power button
3 USB cover
4Green Power LED
5 Amber Hard drive LED

There are two USB connectors under the USB cover and two more USB connec­tors on the rear of the PT-6900.

NOTE

DESCRIPTION

Identifying components 3

Rear-right view

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3

4

Figure 1.3 Rear-right view of PT-6900

1 Customer display cover
2 CompactFlash card cover
3 Rear cover
4 Rear cover latches

DESCRIPTION

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Rear connectors

Figure 1.4 shows the connectors on the rear of the PT-6900. You must remove the rear cover to access the connectors.
See “Removing the rear cover” on page 7.

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Figure 1.4 Rear connectors labeled

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14 13 12 11 10 9

DESCRIPTION

1 Line out
2 Act LED (green) lights when network activity is detected
3 RJ-45 (LAN) connector
4 Link LED (orange) lights when the network is found
5 PS/2 mouse connector
6 COM3 connector
7 Parallel connector
8 COM2 connector

9 Power connector
10 RJ-11 cash drawer connector
11 COM1 connector
12 VGA connector
13 COM4 connector
14 PS/2 keyboard connector
15 USB connectors
16 Mic in

Identifying components 5

CAUTION

Plugging a phone line (RJ-11) into the LAN port (RJ-45 connector) may damage
the connector. Connect only an RJ-45 plug to the LAN port.

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Removing the rear cover

Refer to the following to remove the rear cover.

1 Rotate the display until it’s perpendicular.

2 Open the rear cover latches.

3 Remove the rear cover.

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Attaching the customer display

The P T-6900 may ship with a customer disp lay attache d. If you ordered the display separately, refer to the following to
attach it.

1 Remove the rear cover. See “Removi ng the

rear cover” on page 7.

2 Remove the screw.
3 Push with your thumbs as shown and lift up

to remove the panel cover.

4 While pushing from the underside, slide the

customer display cover firmly in the direc­tion of the arrow to remove it.

5 Replace the panel cover and secure it with

the screw.

6 Connect the customer display cable.
7 Align the grooves on the customer display

bracket and slide the customer display
firmly into place.

8 Secure the display with the two supplied

screws.

To supply power to the customer display, the COM6 voltage is factory set to
DC+12V.

NOTE

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Adjusting display angles

The main display can be tilted back from an upright perpendicular position to about 45 degrees as shown in Figure 1.5.
The customer display can be tilted as shown in Figure 1.6.

Figure 1.5 Adjusting the display Figure 1.6 Adjusting the customer display

Setup considerations

When setting up the PT-6900, consider the followin g:

• Use a desktop or counter that is stable and even.

• Ensure there is enough room around the sides and rear of the PT-6900 for ventilation.

• Ensure there is room to connect cables and that cables are long enough to reach peripheral devices or a power
outlet.

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Connecting peripheral devices

Peripheral devices such as a printer or scanner can be connected to the PT-6900. Refe r to the user manual of the de vice
you are connecting for instructions on installing drivers where needed. (Remove the rear cover to access the connec­tors. See “Removing the rear cover” on page 7.)

28800bps

MR HS AA CD OH SD RD TR

Amplifier or
speakers

ADSL modem
or router

Headphones

Mouse

COM3

Printer

COM2

Microphone

USB Compliant
devices

Figure 1.7 Connecting peripheral devices

Do not plug a phone line into the RJ-45 (ADSL or router) connector. Doing so
can damage the connector.

CAUTION

COM4

COM1

MonitorKeyboard

Power plug

Cashdrawer

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Connecting a cash drawer

Refer to the following to connect a cash drawer.

The cash drawer RJ-11 connector is DC+24V. Ensure the cash drawer to be con­nected matches this power specification.

IMPORTANT

1 Remove the rear cover. (See “Removing the rear cover” on page 7.)
2 Connect the RJ-11 cable from the cash drawer to the RJ-11 connector on the PT-6900 as shown in Figure 1.8.

Cashdrawer

Figure 1.8 Connecting a cash drawer

3 Turn on the PT-6900. (See “Powering the PT-6900 on and off” below.)

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Powering the PT-6900 on and off

Refer to the following to power on and off the PT-6900.

1 Remove the rear cover. See “Removi ng the

rear cover” on page 7.

2 Connect the power cable to the power con-

nector on the PT-6900 rear panel and to the
AC adapter.

3 Connect the AC adapter to an electrical out-

let.

4 Press the power button on the underside of

the display panel.
The power LED turns on.

5 To turn off the PT-6900, shut down the

operating system. The main power turns off
automatically.

Adapter

Power LED

NOTE

You may need to use the main power button to turn off the power, for example if
the operating system you are using does not support power down by t he OS or if
the system crashes or hangs.

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CHAPTER 2

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PGRADING COMPONENTS

This chapter describes how to upgrade components for the PT-6900. The following topics are described.

• “Safety and precautions”

• “Before you begin” on page 14

• “Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 14

• “Installing a CompactFlash card” on page 16

Safety and precautions

Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be da maged by discharges of static electricity. Working on
computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow these guidelines to avoid
damage to the computer or injury to yourself.

• Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet.

• Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they ship with until they are ready for installation.

• After replacing optional devices, make sure all sc rews, springs, or other small parts are i n place and are not left
loose inside the case. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

Only qualified personnel should perform repairs on the PT-6900. Damage due to
unauthorized servicing is not covered by the warranty . If you are not conf ident of
installing a hard drive or CompactFlash card, we recommend that you refer the
job to qualified personnel.

If the LCD breaks and fluid gets onto your hands or into your eyes, immediately
wash with water and seek medical attention.

The inverter card has high voltage. Do not touch the inverter card while powe r is
connected to the PT-6900. Unplug the power cord before attempting to replace
any part.

To prevent static damage to components, wear a grounded wrist strap. 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. Do not flex or stress the circuit
board. Do not hold components such as a processor by its pins; hold it by the
edges.

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Before you begin

Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and may cause mal­function. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components.

Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected by usin g yo ur fingers. It is reco mmended that
you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connectors as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.

To prevent scratching the ca se of the P T-6900, make sure the worktop surface is
clean and flat.

CAUTION

Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)

Refer to the following to install a HDD.

1 Open the rear cover latches.
2 Tilt the display back.

3 Pull the front cover away from the unit at

the sides and then pull it away at the front
to remove it.

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4 Remove the two screws, then remove the

hard disk drive tray.

5 Connect the IDE and power cables to the

HDD rear connectors.

6 Place the hard disk drive on the tray, then

secure it with a screw.

7 Fold the cable as shown.
8 Replace the HDD tray, then secure it with

two screws.

Refer to the documentation with the replacement drive for instructions on set­ting drive jumpers and formatting the drive.

NOTE

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Installing a CompactFlash card

The CompactFlash card reader uses an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface and only supports storage cards.
Plug and play is not supported so you must insert the card before you turn the PT-6900 POS on. After inserting a Com­pactFlash card, replace the cover to prevent the card from being accidently removed while power is on.

Refer to the following to install a CompactFlash card.

1 Remove the screw and the card reader

cover.

2 Insert the CompactFlash card as shown.

Caution: The CompactFlash card inserts to

the card reader in one orientation. Incor­rect insertion may damage the card reader
pins. Refer to the illustration for the correct
orientation before installing.

3 To remove a card press the eject button and

pull the card out.

4 Replace the cover and screw.

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CHAPTER 3

BIOS S

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displa ys the system's configuration status and provides
options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in 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.The following topics are described in this chapter.

• “About the Setup Utility”

• “Entering the Setup Utility” on page 18

• “Standard CMOS features” on page 19

• “Advanced BIOS Features ” on page 21

• “Integrated Peripherals ” on page 25

• “Power Management Setup” on page 30

• “PnP/PCI Configurations” on page 32

• “PC Health Status” on page 34

• “Frequency/Voltage Control” on page 35

• “Other BIOS Options” on page 36

ETUP UTILITY

About the Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure the following items:

• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power management features

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without
Saving" item and press Y to discard any changes you have made.

TIP

This Setup Utility should be used for the following:

• When changing the system configuration

• When a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• When making changes to the Power Management configuration

• When changing the User or Supervisor password

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Entering the Setup Utility

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When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in
diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Press the delete key <Delete> to access the Award BIOS Setup Utility:

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Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

ESC: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Figure 3.1 Main BIOS menu

BIOS navigation keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

: Select Item

KEY FUNCTION

←↑↓→

+/–/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values

Esc Exits the current menu

F1 Displays a screen th at describes all key functions
F5 Loads previously saved values to CMOS
F6 Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting
F7 Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance

F10 Saves the current configuration and exits Setup

Shift + F2 Changes the color of the BIOS menu

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Scrolls through the items on a menu

Using BIOS

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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the
options that are available. A highlight indicates wh ic h op tion is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move
the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify t hat you wish to exe cute that option. Other option s
lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option . Use the
cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

Standard CMOS features

Selecting Standard CMOS Features on the main menu displays the following menu:

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Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Feb 10 2007
Time (hh:mm:ss) 21 : 33 : 35

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 489472K
Total Memory 490496K

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

[ST340014A]
[ None]
[ None] Change the day, month,
[ None] year and century

Menu Level

Figure 3.2 Standard CMOS Features menu

Date and Time

The Date and Time items show t he current date and ti me held by the PT -6 900. If you are running a Windows OS, these
items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

Halt On

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which
types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are display-only fields. You cannot make
changes to these fields.

• Base Memory – This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during boot.

• Extended Memory – This field displays the amount of extended memory detected by the system during boot.

• Total Memory – This field displays the total amount of memory (Base and Extended) detected by the system

during boot.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.

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This field is used to configure the IDE hard drive installed in the system. Move the cursor to highlight the IDE Pri­mary/Secondary Master/Slave fields and press <Enter>. The IDE Primary Master submenu opens:

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IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]

IDE Primary Master [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]

IDE Primary Master

Item Help

Menu Level

Capacity 40022 MB To auto-detect the

Cylinder 19158 this channel
Head 16
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 19157
Sector 255

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.3 IDE Primary Master submenu

HDD’s size, head...on

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press Enter while this item is highlighted if you want the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure a hard
disk drive on the IDE channel.

If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more than
one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an

NOTE

LBA drive.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

If you leave this item at Auto, the system will automatica lly de tec t an d c on figu re an y IDE d evice s it fin ds. If it fails to
find a hard disk, change the value to Manual and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of
the drive in the fields described below:

• Capacity – displays the capacity of the HDD in megabytes (MB).

• Cylinder – indicates the number of cylinders that the HDD has. A cylinder is the sum total of all tracks that are

in the same location on every disk surface.

• Head – displays the number of heads in the HDD. A head is a device that reads and writes data on the hard

disk.

• Precomp – displays the track where precompen sati on is initi ated. Precompensation is a feature whereby the

HDD uses a stronger magnetic field to write data in sectors that are closer to the center of the disk. In CAV
recording, in which the disk spins at a constant speed, the sectors closest to the spindle are packed tighter than
the outer sectors.

• Landing Zone – displays the location of the safe non-data area o n a hard disk that is use d for parkin g the re ad/

write head.

• Sector – displays the number of sectors available on the HDD. A sector is the smallest unit of storage space on

a disk.

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This item defines special ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing).
Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.

Press <Esc> to close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard CMOS Features menu.

Advanced BIOS Features

Selecting Advanced BIOS Features on the main menu opens up this screen:

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CPU Feature
Virus Warning [Disabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [USB-ZIP]
Second Boot Device [HDD-1]
Third Boot Device [HDD-0]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Small Logo(EPA) Show [Disabled]

Advanced BIOS Features

[Press Enter]

Item Help

Menu Level

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.4 Advanced BIOS Features menu

Virus Warning

When enabled, this item provides protection against viruses that try to write to the boot sector and part ition table of the
hard disk drive. You need to disable this item when installing an operating system. We recommend that you enable
anti-virus protection as soon as you have installed an operating system. The default setting is Disabled.

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal level 1 (L1) and ex ternal level 2 (L2) cache memo ry
to improve performance. Leave this item at the default setting for better performance. The default setting is Enabled.

Quick Power On Self Test

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have the system start up faster. You can enable this item
after you are confident that the system hardware is operating smoothly. The default setting is Enabled.

First/Second/Third Boot Device

The BIOS loads the operating system from the disk drives in the sequence selected in these three fields. The default
setting is USB-ZIP/HDD-1/HDD-0.

Boot Other Device

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the
device. The default setting is Enabled.

Small Logo (EPA) Show.

Determines whether the EPA logo appears during boot up. The default setting is Disabled.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.

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CPU Feature

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This menu comes with CPU-related parameters:

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Thermal Management Thermal Monitor 1

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.5 CPU Feature submenu

Thermal Management

CPU Feature

Item Help

Menu Level

When disabled, forces
the XD feature flag to
always return 0.

Shows the thermal management monitor. This item is non-configurable. The default setting is Thermal Monitor 1.

Execute Disable Bit

The default setting is Enabled.

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Advanced Chipset Features

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This option displays critical timing pa rameters of th e mainbo ard . Leave the items o n this menu at the ir defaul t settings
unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of the system hardware. If you change the values incor­rectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into the system.

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DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD]

x CAS Latency Time 2.5
x Active to Precharge Delay 6
x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 3
x DRAM RAS# Precharge 3
DRAM Integrity Mode Non-ECC
MGM Core Frequency 400/266/133/200 MHz

System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Memory Hole at 15M-16M [Disabled]

**On=Chip VGA Setting**

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size [32MB]

Boot Display CRT+LFP
Panel Number 1024x768 24Bit/1CH

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.6 Advanced Chipset Features menu

Menu Level

Item Help

DRAM Timing

Set this to the default value to enable the system to automatically set the SDRAM timing by SPD (Serial Presence
Detect). SPD is an EEPROM chip on the DIMM module that stores information about the memory chips it conta ins,
including size, speed, voltage, row and column addresses, and manufacturer. The default value is By SPD.

When the DRAM Timing setting is set to “Manual”, the fields precede d by an “x” becomes
configurable.

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CAS Latency Time

This item enables you to specify the time delay (in clock cycles or CLKs) that elapses before the SDRAM carries out a
read command after receiving it. The value specified here also sets the number of CLKs that will elapse for the com­pletion of the first part of a burst transfer. Low values indicate a faster data transaction. When synchronous DRAM is
installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The default is 2.5.

Active to Precharge Delay

This item specifies the number of clock cycles needed after a bank active command before a precharge can occur. The
default is 6.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

The default is 3.

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DRAM RAS# to Precharge

The default is 3.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

This item detects whether the installed DRAM has error correction. This parameter is non-configurable.

MGM Core Frequency

Shows the supported DRAM clocks. This parameter is non-configurable.

System/Video BIOS Cacheable

These items allow the video and/or system to be cached in memory for faster execution. W e rec ommend that you leave
these items at the default value. The default setting is Enabled/Disabled.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M

This item can be used to reserve memory space for some ISA expansion ca rds that require it. The default setting is Dis­abled.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

Sets the frame buffer memory of the built-in VGA controller. The default setting is 32 MB.

Boot Display

If you connect an external display to the PT-69 00, you can u se this settin g to turn of f th e LCD and onl y use the exte rnal
display. To use dual displays this must be set to CRT+LCD. The default setting is CRT+LFP.

Panel Number

This setting auto-detects the panel resolution and other panel settings. Unless you changed the panel of the PT-6900,
leave this setting at its default. The default setting is 1024x768 24Bit/1CH.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features menu.

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Integrated Peripherals

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This option defines the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports.

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OnChip IDE Device

Onboard Device

SuperIO Device
Watch Dog Timer Select [Disabled]
Com3 With Voltage [None]
Com4 With Voltage [None]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.7 Integrated Peripherals menu

[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]

OnChip IDE Device (See “OnChip IDE Device” on page 26.)
Onboard Device (See “Onboard Device” on page 27.)
SuperIO Device (See “SuperIO Device” on page 28.)
Watch Dog Timer Select

Sets the watch dog timer. The default setting is Disabled.

Item Help

Menu Level

Com 3/4 With Voltage

COM ports can be set to supply both data and power to the peripherals that connect to them. Check if the device you
connect needs power from the COM port or if it has its own power supply. The factory setting for the COM ports is
None.

The voltage for the COM ports is set at None at the factory. However, for example
to provide power to an installed customer display, this setting must be set at 12V
for the corresponding COM port. For a 5V device such as a barco de scanner, the

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OnChip IDE Device

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Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrate d on the main board. Sele ct the ite m and press
<Enter> to open the following menu:

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OnChip IDE Device

OnChip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]
IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto]
IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
OnChip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled]
IDE Secondary Master PIO [Auto]
IDE Secondary Slave PIO [Auto]
IDE Secondary Master UDMA [Auto]
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto]

IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.8 OnChip IDE Device menu

Menu Level

Item Help

On-Chip Primary/Secondary IDE

Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE chan nels that a re integr ated on the ma inboard. Th e default setti ng for
both fields is Enabled.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you assign which kind of PIO
(Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is
best, or select a PIO mode from 0-4. The default setting is Auto.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainbo ard supports Ult raDMA tech nology, which
provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on
this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an
UltraDMA device. The default setting is Auto.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Enable this field if the IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the
optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE
devices. The default setting is Enabled.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals menu.

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Onboard Device

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Use this item to enable or disable the PCI devices that are integrated on the mainboard. Select the item and press
<Enter> to open the following menu:

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Onboard Device

USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
AC97 Modem [Auto]
Init Display First [Onboard/AGP]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.9 Onboard Device menu

Menu Level

Item Help

USB Controller

This item must be enabled to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on the mainboard. The default setting is Enabled.

USB 2.0 Controller

The USB 2.0 Controller item allows USB 2.0 functionality. The default setting is Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support

Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a legacy operating system (such as
DOS) that does not support Plug and Play. The default setting is Disabled.

AC97 AUDIO

Enables and disables the onboard audio ch ip . Disab le this item if you are going to install a PCI audio a dd -in c ard. The
default setting is Auto.

AC97 Modem

Enables and disables the onboard modem chip. Disable this item if you are go ing to install a PCI audio add-in card.
The default setting is Auto.

Init Display First

Use this item to specify whether the graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or is integrated on the main­board. The default setting is Onboard/AGP.

Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals menu.

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Use this item to change settings for I/O devices. Select the item and press <Enter> to open the following menu:

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SuperIO Device

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
UART Mode Select [Normal]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

x EPP Mode Select EPP1.7
x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Onboard Serial Port 3 [3E8]
Serial Port 3 Use IRQ [IRQ3]
Onboard Serial Port 4 [2E8]
Serial Port 4 Use IRQ [IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 5 [4F8]
Serial Port 5 Use IRQ [IRQ5]
Onboard Serial Port 6 [4E8]
Serial Port 6 Use IRQ [IRQ7]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.10 Super IO Device menu

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Item Help

Onboard Serial Port 1

This option is used to assign the I/O addre ss and IRQ for the onboard serial port 1. The default setting is 3F8/IRQ4.

Onboard Serial Port 2

This option is used to assign the I/O addre ss and IRQ for the onboard serial port 2. The default setting is 2F8/IRQ3.

UART Mode Select

This option is used to set the UART mode. The default setting is Normal.

Onboard Parallel Port

This option is used to assign the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port. The default setting is 378/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for the parallel port. There are five op tions: SPP (Standard Parallel Port),
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP, and PntMode. The default setting is SPP.

SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-directional
modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware
peripherals. PntMode allows the parallel port to operate in bipoloar mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

When the onboard parallel port is set to EPP mode, the parallel port can use EPP1.7 or EPP1.9. The default setting is
EPP1.7.

ECP Mode Use DMA

When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or DMA 1. The default setting is 3.

Onboard Serial Port 3

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onbo ard serial port 3. The default setting is 3E8.

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Serial Port 3 Use IRQ

This option is used to assign the IRQ for the onboard serial port 3. The default setting is IRQ3.

Onboard Serial Port 4

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onbo ard serial port 4. The default setting is 2E8.

Serial Port 4 Use IRQ

This option is used to assign the IRQ for the onboard serial port 4. The default setting is IRQ4.

Onboard Serial Port 5

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onboard serial port 5. The default setting is 4F8.

Serial Port 5 Use IRQ

This option is used to assign the IRQ for the onboard serial port 5. The default setting is IRQ5.

Onboard Serial Port 6

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onbo ard serial port 6. The default setting is 4E8.

Serial Port 6 Use IRQ

This option is used to assign the IRQ for the onboard serial port 6. The default setting is IRQ7.

To supply power to the customer display, the COM6 voltage is factory set to DC
+12V.

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Power Management Setup

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Use these items to control system power management. Modern operating systems take care of much of the power man­agement. This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Function [Enabled]
ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

x Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume Auto

Power Management [User Define]
Video Off Method [DPMS]

Video Off In Suspend [Yes]
Suspend Type [Stop Grant]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Soft-off by PWR-BTTN [Instant Off]
CPU THRM-Throttling [50%]

x USB KB Wake-Up From S3 Disabled

Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Alarm 0
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.11 Power Management Setup menu

Menu Level

Item Help

ACPI Function

This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable
or disable the ACPI feature. The default setting is Enabled.

ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status informa­tion available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals
on and off for improved power management. It also allows the PC to be turned

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on and off by external devices, so that mouse or keyboard activity wakes up the
PT-6900.

ACPI Suspend Type

Use this item to define how the system suspends. In the default, S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software
power down. If you select S3(STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM - the system shuts down with the excep­tion of a refresh current to the system memory. The default setting is S1(POS).

Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

When the ACPI Suspend Type is set S3(STR), this item enables the BIOS to run the VGA BIOS when the system
resumes from S3. The default setting is Auto.

Power Management

This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and hard disk timeouts. If this item is set to Max Sav­ing, power-saving modes occur after a sho rt timeout. If th is item is set to Min Saving, power -savin g modes occur after
a longer timeout. If the item is set to User Define, you can define timeouts for the power-saving modes. The default
setting is User Defined.

Video Off Method

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. The default setting is DPMS.

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Video Off In Suspend

This option defines if the video is powered down when th e system is put into susp end mode. The default setting is Yes.

Suspend Ty pe

This option defines the suspend type for the video. The default setti ng is Stop Grant.

MODEM Use IRQ

This option sets the IRQ for the modem chip. The default setting is 3.

Suspend Mode

The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a
specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Options are
from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled.

HDD Power Down

The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not a ccessed with in a sp ecifi ed len gth of ti me. Optio ns are from 1 Min to 15
Min, and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ma nag emen t In te rface) you can create a software power do wn . In a
software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power
down that is controlled by the normal power button on the system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power but­ton causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. then you have to hold the power button down for
four seconds to cause a software power down. The default setting is Instant-Off.

CPU THRM-Throttling

The default setting is 50.0%.

USB KB Wake-Up From S3

The default setting is Disabled.

Resume by Alarm

When set to Enabled, the following two fields become availa ble and you can set the date (day of the month), hour,
minute and second to turn on your system. When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your
system every day at the specified time. The default setting is Disabled.

Date (of Month) Alarm

When set to “0” the system powers on everyday at the time specified in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field. Select a
date from 1 to 31 for the system to power on at the time specified in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field. The default
setting is 0.

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Set the time for the system to power on as de fine d in the ‘Dat e (of Month) Alarm” field. The time set in this field must
be later than the time in the RTC time as shown in the “Standard CMOS features” on page 19.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

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This option configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in the sy stem. Both the ISA and PCI
buses on the mainboard use system IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up
the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations menu; otherwise, the mainboard will not
work properly. Selecting “PnP/PCI Configurations” on the main menu displays this menu:

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Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]

Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.12 PnP/PCI Configurations menu

Menu Level

Item Help

Reset Configuration Data

If you enable this item and restart the system, any PnP configuration data stored in the BIOS Setup is cleared from
memory. The default setting is Disabled.

Resources Controlled By

You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this setting , th e sy stem d yn amica lly allocates resources
to plug and play devices as they are required. If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expan­sion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and th en op ening
up the IRQ Resources sub-menu.

IRQ Resources (See “IRQ Resources” on pa ge 33.)
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This item is designed to overcome some problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA cards. This main­board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require pal ette sno oping so you mu st leave this it em disab led. The
default setting is Disabled.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.

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This menu can only be accessed when the Resources Controlled by menu is set to Manual.
In the IRQ Resources sub-menu, if you change any of the IRQ assignations to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request

Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press <Esc> to close the IRQ Resources sub-menu.

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IRQ Resources

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] Legacy ISA for devices
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] compliant with the
IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device] original PC AT bus
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] specification, PCI/ISA
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] PnP devices

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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compliant with the
Plug and Play standard
whether designed for
PCI or ISA bus
architecture

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PC Health Status

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On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, and
critical temperatures. Several fields are for information only and are not configurable.

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PC Health Status

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]

Current System Temp. 59˚C/140˚F
Current CPU Temperature 51˚C/123˚F
Current CPUFAN1 Speed 0 RPM
Current CPUFAN2 Speed 0 RPM
+ 5 V 5.16 V
+12 V 12.34 V
VBAT(V) 3.32 V
5VSB(V) 4.72 V

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.13 PC Health Status menu

CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the CPU warning temperature. The default setting is Disabled.

Shutdown Temperature

Sets the shutdown temperature. The default setting is Disabled.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.

Item Help

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for the system. The clock speed and system bus are deter­mined by the kind of processor you have installed in the system.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

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:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Figure 3.14 Frequency/Voltage Control menu

Item Help

Auto Detect PCI Clk

When enabled, BIOS disables the clock signal of unpopulat ed PCI slots, reducin g power consumptio n. The defaul t set­ting is Enabled.

Spread Spectrum

Enable this item to significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Ma gnetic In terferen ce) g enera ted by the system. The default
setting is Disabled.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu.

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Other BIOS Options

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Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

ESC: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This option opens a dialog box that lets you load fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. The
fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable. If the system is not functioning cor­rectly , try loading the fail-sa fe defau lts as a first step in get ting the sy stem wo rking properl y again. If you only wan t to
load fail-safe defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.

Follow these instructions: to load the fail-safe defaults:

1. From the main menu, scroll to Load Fail-Safe Defaults.

2. Press <Enter> to open the Load Setup Fail-Safe Defaults menu.

3. Press <Y>.

4. Press <Enter> to load the defaults.

Load Optimized Defaults

This option opens a dialog box that lets you load optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. The
optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components,
such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you load the optimized defaults when the
hardware does not support them. If you only want to load Setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that
option, and then press <F7>.

Follow these instructions to load the optimized defaults:

1. From the main menu, scroll to Load Optimized Defaults.

2. Press <Enter> to open the Load Optimized Defaults menu.

3. Press <Y>.

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4. Press <Enter> to load the defaults.

Set Supervisor and User Passwords

These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence ov er a User passwo rd, and the
Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a password, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the item Set Supervisor/User Password on the main menu and press <Enter>.

2. The password dialog box appears.

Enter Password:

3. If you are installing a new password, type in the password. Y o u ca nn ot u s e mo re t ha n eig ht c ha ra cte rs
or numbers. The Set Supervisor/User Password item differentiates between upper and lower case
characters. Press <Enter> after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password that is
already installed press <Enter> when the password dialog box appears. You see a message that
indicates that the password has been disabled.

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Press any key to continue . . .

4. Press any key. You are prompted to confirm the password.

Confirm Password:

5. Type the password again and press <Enter>, or press <Enter> if you are deleting a password that is
already installed.

Write the passwords down and keep them in a safe place.

If you do not save changes when you exit BIOS, changes to the passwords are saved any­way.

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Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup
Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main
menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to d iscard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and e xit the Setup
Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or pr ess <N> to
return to the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without
Saving" item and press Y to discard any changes you have made.

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APPENDIX

This appendix describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using the PT-6900 POS.

Troubleshooting

Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the
following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions.

Tips for Troubleshooting

In each problem-specific section, try the steps in the order suggested. This may help you to solve the problem more
quickly.

Try to pin point the problem and thus avoid replacing non-defective parts. For example, if you replace batteries and the
problem remains, put the original batteries back and go to the next step.

Keep a record of the steps you take when troubleshooting: The information may be useful when calling for technical
support or for passing on to service personnel.

• Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.

• Ensure all connections are securely attached.

The Power-On Self Test

The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on or reset the computer. The POST checks memory, the
mainboard, the display, the keyboard, the disk drives, and other installed options.

If failure is detected in an area other than the mainboard (s uch as the keyboard or an ada pter card), a n error message i s
displayed on the screen and testing is stopped.

If your system does not successfully complete the POST, but displays a blank screen, have the PT-6900 serviced.

Beep Errors at POST

There are two kinds of beep code s in the BIOS.

• V ide o error - a single long beep follo wed by three short be eps indi cates a vid eo error, the screen can not be ini­tialized and no information can be displayed.

• DRAM error - a single long beep indicates that a DRAM error has occurred.

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Beep Message Errors at POST

If the BIOS detects an error during the POST, a message is displayed. Refer to the following table for a list of the
errors that display.

The system uses a 3V CR2032 battery (CMOS battery) mounted on the main­board to keep time. There is a risk of explosion if the wrong battery type is used
when replacing. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regula-

WARNING

ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION

tions.

CMOS BATTERY HAS
FAILED

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR The battery may be weak.

HARD DISK(S) FAIL (80) HDD reset failed. Have the PT-6900 serviced.
HARD DISK(S) FAIL (40) HDD controller diagnostics failed. Have the PT-6900 serviced.
HARD DISK(S) FAIL (20) HDD initialization error. Have the PT-6900 serviced.
HARD DISK(S) FAIL (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk. Have the PT-6900 serviced.
KEYBOARD IS LOCKED OUT

- UNLOCK THE KEY
KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO

KEYBOARD PRESENT

MANUFACTURING
POST LOOP

BIOS ROM CHECKSUM
ERROR - SYSTEM HALT ED

The CMOS battery is depleted. Replace the battery.

Replace the battery.

The CMOS may be corrupt.

The keyboard is locked and the key­board controller is pulled low.

A keyboard is not detected. Make sure the keyboard is

System keeps rebooting because the
keyboard controller is pulled low for test­ing purposes.

The ROM address is incorrect. Have the PT-6900 serviced.

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

attached correctly and no
key is pressed during boot.

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

MEMORY TEST FAIL The memory card is not correctly

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

installed or is damaged.

Appendix 39

General Problems

Refer to the following general problems you may encounter.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The display screen is dark. Adjust the screen brightness.

Make sure that the PT-6900 is not in suspend mode.

An incorrect date and time are displayed. Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME

commands or the options in the Setup Utility. (You can also
set the date and time in Windows by double clicking the
clock on the task bar or in the co ntrol p anel.) If the da te and
time become incorrect after a short time, the CMOS b attery
may be depleted. Replace the battery.

The following message appears at boot up:
“Invalid system disk,
Replace the disk, and then press any key”

Y ou hear irregular beeps dur ing operation of
the computer and the system halts.

An unidentified message is displayed. Reboot the computer and run the BIOS Setup Utility. Con-

You cannot operate the printer. Check the printer cable connection.

You cannot use a mouse or keyboard. Check the cable connection.

The screen is blank and you don't hear any
beeps.

Ensure that an operating system is installed.
Check the boot sequence in the BIOS setup utility.

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

firm the Setup Utility parameters. If the same message is
displayed after booting up again, have the PT-6900 ser­viced.

Ensure that the printer power switch is turned on.
Confirm that the printer is on-line.

Check the mouse or keyboard with another computer to see
if it works. If the same problem occurs, replace the mouse
or keyboard.

Check that the AC adapter is connected to the P T -690 0 and
the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

The screen is blank and you hear a continu­ous beep, or two or more beeps.

Only the cursor appears. Reinstall the operating system, and power on the PT-6900.
Audio problems Ensure the audio cable is not defective.

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Check that the power is on. (Press the power switch again
for confirmation.)

Have the PT-6900 serviced.

The mute is off.

Having the PT-6900 Serviced

If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original car­ton. (See “Unpacking the PT-6900” on page 1.) Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you
took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service personnel. Return the projector to
the place you purchased it.

Appendix 41

Specifications

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Processor Intel Celeron-M 1GHz CPU
Memory 256MB DDR up to 2GB, 2 memory slots
LCD 15" Active TFT color
Resolution
Brightness 250 nit
Viewing Angle 0 to 60° tilt
Touch Screen EL0 5-wire resistive or optional capacitive
Network Ether net 10/100/1G
Storage 1 x 3.5” 40GB HDD
Expansion 1 x CompactFlash socket, 1 x IDE interface, 1 x mini-PCI slot
Power Supply 100 - 240 W AC, DC +19V, 90W power adapter
I/O Ports 4 D-sub 9 RS-232 ports provide +5/12V through jumper-free BlOS setting

Operating System Windows 98/2000/XP/XP E/CE.Net/WEPOS/Linux
Peripherals Dual or three track magnetic reader, Biometric Reader, Smart Card

800 x 600, 1024 x 788

1 parallel port, 1 PS/2 KB, 1 PS/2 mouse, 2 USB 2.0 ports in front, 2 USB

2.0 ports in rear, 1 DB-15 VGA port, 1 RS-45 LAN port, 1 RJ-11 24VDC
cash drawer port supports two cash drawers, 2 Audio ports (1 line-out, 1
MIC-in)

Reader, iButton Reader
KB-32 32 key keypad 2 x 20 VFD customer display

Temperature Operating temp: 0 ~ 40° C

Storage temp: -20 ~ 60° C
Humidity Humidity: Operating -20% ~ 85%, Storage: 5% ~ 85%
Dimensions Physical: 318 (W) 254.5 (D) x 351 (H) mm

Package: 470 x 410 x 450 mm
Weight 10kg
Certifications CE/FCC Class A, UL, cUL, VCCI, BSMI, RoHS

Specifications subject to change without notice

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