Pixelink PPC15-CX, PPC17-CX, PPC19-CX Instruction Manual

PPCxx-CX Series Flat Panel PC

PPC Series Flat Panel PC

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Revision

MODEL PPC Series Flat Panel PC User Manual

Revision Number Description Date of Issue

1.01 Added AT/ATX mode selection description August 2007

1.00 Initial release July 2007

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to

improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part

of the manufacturer.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or

documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are

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reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or

other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

TRADEMARKS

IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. INTEL

is a registered trademark of INTEL Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein

are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

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Packing List

NOTE:

If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,

please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the reseller or

vendor from which you purchased the Panel PC (PPC) series or

contact a Richardson Electronics sales representative directly. For

additional support options please visit http://teklink.rell.com

The items listed below should all be included in the PPC series package:

 1 x PPC series panel PC

 1 x Power cord

 1 x 80W power adapter

 1 x HDD cable

 1 x eSATA cable

 1 x Screw set

 1 x Touch pen

 1 x User Manual and driver CD

 1 x Wall mounting kit (optional)

 1 x Arm mounting kit (optional)

 1 x Stand mounting kit (optional)

 1 x 128MB CompactFlash® card with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed (optional)

 1 x 1GB CompactFlash® card with Windows XPE pre-installed (optional)

Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Prior to installing, moving, and modifying the PPC make sure that the unit’s

power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected.

2. Do not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing

so may cause fire or an electrical shock.

3. Electric shock can occur if the panel is opened. Do not drop or insert any

objects into the ventilation openings of the PPC.

4. Only qualified engineers from certified system integrators or VARs are

allowed to make necessary functional modifications to the PPC (e.g. adding a

touch screen). Richardson Electronics offers this customization service on a

pre-order basis.

Precautions

5. If considerable amounts of dust, water, or fluids entered the PPC, turn off the

power supply immediately, unplug the power cord, and contact the vendor.

6. Explosions may occur with installations in environments where flammable

gases are present.

7. Fault-tolerant and fail-safe designs should be implemented with the use of the

series models on transportation vehicles, ships, safety/security devices, or

medical devices not related to life-support functionalities. Users/integrators

should take the responsibility for implementations with adequate levels of

reliability and safety.

8. Preventive designs should be implemented so as to avoid the

communications faults between the PPC and the PC/workstation/terminals

that control it. 0.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not drop the PPC against a hard surface. Doing so may damage the

display.

2. Do not strike or exert excessive force onto the touch panel.

3. Touching the touch panel using a sharp object may damage the LCD panel.

4. Avoid harsh environments such as exposure to direct sunlight, dust, or

chemical vapors.

5. The PPC is passively cooled. In no circumstances should the PPC operate

with the ventilation openings obstructed or covered. The ambient temperature

of the installation site should be observed and controlled to avoid overheating

the PPC.

6. Condensation might form inside the PPC chassis if exposed to sudden

changes in temperature. Allow the PC to come to room temperature before

powering on.

7. Carefully route the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place

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anything over the power cord.

8. If the equipment should be left unused for an extended period of time,

disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient

over-voltage.

9. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel: 0.

o The power cord or plug is damaged.
o Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
o The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
o The equipment does not work properly, or the user cannot get it to work

according to the user manual.

o The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
o The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.

WARNING!

Any changes or modifications made to the equipment that are not

expressly approved by the relevant standards could void the warranty

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Note the following precautions before beginning to clean the PPC:

When cleaning any single part or component of the computer please read and fully

understand the details below.

 Never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any computer component. To clean

the device, please dust it with a dry soft cloth. To remove fingerprints or

smudges, use a slightly moistened soft cloth.

 The interior of the PPC does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the

PPC and the interior of it.

 Turn the system off before cleaning the PPC.

 Never drop any tiny objects through the openings of the PPC or get circuit

board damp or wet.

 Avoid any food, drink or smoking around the PPC.

CLEANING TOOLS

Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning

the computer and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their

computers and peripherals. Below is a list of items to use while cleaning the computer or

computer peripherals.

Please keep in mind that some components in the computer may only be cleaned using a

product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it will be mentioned in the

cleaning tips.

 Cloth - A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component.

Although paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, it is

recommended to rub it with a piece of cloth.

 Glass Cleaner or Rubbing alcohol – Moisten a piece of cloth a bit with

some glass cleaning product or rubbing alcohol and gently clean the system.

Unknown solvents may be harmful to the plastic parts.

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 Cotton swabs - Cotton swabs moistened with rubbing alcohol are excellent

tools for wiping hard to reach areas in the keyboard, mouse, and other

locations.

 Foam swabs - Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as

foam swabs.

ESD PRECAUTIONS

Should the need arise for adding a functionality, observe all conventional anti-ESD

methods while handling the components contained within the LCD. The use of a

grounded wrist strap and an anti-static work pad is recommended. Avoid dust and debris

or other static-accumulating materials in the work area.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 17

1.1 PPC SERIES FLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW .................................................................. 18

1.1.1 Model Variations.............................................................................................. 18

1.1.2 Applications ..................................................................................................... 18

1.1.3 Standard Features............................................................................................ 19

1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 20

1.2.1 General Description......................................................................................... 20

1.2.2 Front Panel...................................................................................................... 20

1.2.3 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 20

1.2.4 Bottom Panel.................................................................................................... 21

1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 22

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 23

1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components................................................................ 23

1.4.2 System Specifications....................................................................................... 24

1.4.3 Motherboard Specifications............................................................................. 26

1.4.4 Flat Panel Screen Specifications..................................................................... 27

1.4.5 Touch Screen Specifications............................................................................. 28

1.4.6 Bluetooth Module Specifications ..................................................................... 29

1.4.7 Optional GPRS Module Specifications............................................................ 30

DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 31

1.5

1.5.1 PPC15-CX Dimensions.................................................................................... 31

1.5.2 PPC17-CX Dimensions.................................................................................... 32

1.5.3 PPC19-CX Dimensions.................................................................................... 33

2 MOTHERBOARD.................................................................................................. 35

2.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 36

2.2 CPU SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 36

2.2.1 VIA C7® Specifications.................................................................................... 36

2.3

SYSTEM CHIPSET...................................................................................................... 37

2.4 GRAPHICS SUPPORT ................................................................................................. 37

2.5 ETHERNET CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 38

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2.5.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 38

2.5.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 38

2.6 PERIPHERAL DEVICE INTERFACES, CONNECTORS, AND SLOTS ................................. 39

2.6.1 OEM Options................................................................................................... 39

2.6.2 Internal Slots.................................................................................................... 39

2.6.3 Internal Peripheral Device Connectors........................................................... 39

2.6.4 External Peripheral Device Connectors.......................................................... 40

3 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 41

3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 42

3.2 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS .................................................................................. 42

3.3 INST ALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 43

3.4 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 43

3.4.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 44

3.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 45

3.6 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 47

3.7 AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 50

3.7.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 51

3.7.2 ATX Power Mode ............................................................................................. 51

3.8 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 52

3.8.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 52

3.8.2 Arm Mounting.................................................................................................. 55

3.9 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 57

3.9.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 57

3.9.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 58

3.9.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 59

4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 61

4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 62

4.2 MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 62

4.3 INTERNAL ALUMINUM COVER REMOVAL ................................................................. 62

4.4 MEMORY MODULE REPLACEMENT........................................................................... 65

JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 66

4.5

4.5.1 J4: LCD Voltage Select Jumper Settings ......................................................... 67

4.5.2 JP7: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings....................................................... 68

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4.5.3 JP8: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings....................................................... 68

5 AMI BIOS SETUP.................................................................................................. 69

5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 70

5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 70

5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 70

5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 71

5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 71

5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 71

5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 72

5.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................... 73

5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 74

5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 75

5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 77

5.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................... 82

5.3.4 ACPI Configuration ......................................................................................... 85

5.3.5 APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 86

5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 88

5.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 91

5.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................................. 93

5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 96

5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 99

5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 99

5.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 102

5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives........................................................................................... 103

5.5.4 Removable Drives.......................................................................................... 104

5.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 105

5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 107

5.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 109

A INTERFACE CONNECTORS.............................................................................111

A.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS...................................................................112

B BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS .................................................................119

B.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 120

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C SOFTWARE DRIVERS....................................................................................... 125

C.1 REMOTE MANAGEMENT TOOL............................................................................... 126

C.2 TOUCH PANEL DRIVER........................................................................................... 126

C.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 126

C.2.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 127

C.2.3 Touch Panel Driver Configuration................................................................ 130

D WATCHDOG TIMER.......................................................................................... 131

E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 135

E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS

ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 136

F INDEX.................................................................................................................... 139

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Figure 1-1: Front View ................................................................................................20

Figure 1-2: PPC CX Series Rear View .......................................................................21

Figure 1-3: PPC Series Bottom View.........................................................................22

Figure 1-4: PPC Series Internal Overview ................................................................23

Figure 1-5: PPC15-CX Dimensions (units in mm)....................................................31

Figure 1-6: PPC17-CX Dimensions (units in mm)....................................................32

Figure 1-7: PPC19-CX Dimensions (units in mm)....................................................33

Figure 2-1: PPCMB-CX700 Connector Overview .....................................................40

Figure 3-1: PPC15-CX Back Cover Retention Screws.............................................46

Figure 3-2: PPC17-CX Back Cover Retention Screws.............................................46

List of Figures

Figure 3-3: PPC19-CX Back Cover Retention Screws.............................................47

Figure 3-4: CF Card Location.....................................................................................47

Figure 3-5: PPC15-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................48

Figure 3-6: PPC17-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................48

Figure 3-7: PPC19-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................49

Figure 3-8: PPC19-CX HDD Bracket Retention Screws...........................................49

Figure 3-9: PPC-CX HDD Retention Screws.............................................................50

Figure 3-10: AT/ATX Switch Location.......................................................................51

Figure 3-11: Wall-mounting Bracket..........................................................................53

Figure 3-12: Chassis Support Screws ......................................................................54

Figure 3-13: Secure the PPC......................................................................................55

Figure 3-14: PPC-CX Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes .................................56

Figure 3-15: LAN Connection.....................................................................................57

Figure 3-16: Serial Device Connector .......................................................................58

Figure 3-17: USB Device Connection........................................................................59

Figure 4-1: PPC15-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................63

Figure 4-2: PPC17-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................64

Figure 4-3: PPC19-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws..........................64

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Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Socket Location......................................................................65

Figure 4-5: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation......................................................66

Figure 4-6: Jumper Locations....................................................................................67

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Table 1-1: Model Variations........................................................................................18

Table 1-2: PPC Series System Specifications..........................................................25

Table 1-3: Motherboard Specifications.....................................................................26

Table 1-4: TFT LCD Monitor Specifications..............................................................27

Table 1-5: Touch Panel Specifications......................................................................28

Table 1-6: Bluetooth Module Specifications ............................................................29

Table 1-7: GPRS Module Specifications...................................................................30

Table 4-1: LCD Voltage Setup Jumper Settings.......................................................68

Table 4-2: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings.......................................................68

Table 4-3: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings.......................................................68

List of Tables

Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys...............................................................................71

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Chapter

1

1 Introduction

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1.1 PPC Series Flat Panel PC Overview

The PPC series flat panel PC is a flexible, multi-functional flat panel PC that can be

applied in diverse operational environments and implemented in multi-faceted

applications. The PPC series comes fully kitted with a high-performance motherboard and

a host of other peripheral interface connectors. The integrated wireless LAN module and

Bluetooth module ensure an uninterrupted wireless connection. The flexible AT/ATX

power mode selection allows the AFOLUX series to meet multiple application

requirements. The PPC series is designed for ease of use and easy installation.

1.1.1 Model Variations

The models of PPC series are listed in Table 1-1.

PPC15-CX CPU LCD Memory Wireless LAN Touch screen

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-15GZ/WT-R/512MB

-05GZ/WT-R/512MB

PPC17-CX CPU LCD Memory Wireless LAN Touch screen

-15GZ/WT-R/512MB

-05GZ/WT-R/512MB

PPC19-CX CPU LCD Memory Wireless LAN Touch screen

-15GZ/WT-R/512MB

-05GZ/WT-R/512MB

VIA C7®

VIA EdenTM

VIA C7®

VIA EdenTM

VIA C7

®

VIA EdenTM

15” 512MB DDR2
15” 512MB DDR2

17” 512MB DDR2
17” 512MB DDR2

19” 512MB DDR2
19” 512MB DDR2

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Table 1-1: Model Variations

1.1.2 Applications

The PPC series all-in-one panel PC is designed for multiple applications. Its durability and

strength makes it an ideal choice for public access computers. Some possible applications

include:

 Vehicle Interior device

o Truck PC
o Logistic car PC

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 General computing

o PC based testing center
o Distance learning

 Industrial applications

o Plant environment monitoring system
o Factory automation platform
o Manufacturing shop flow
o Equipment and device control

 Home and building automation

o Digital surveillance system
o E-home platform
o Home IA control terminal

 Self-Service Kiosk

o Receptionist kiosk in hotel and business premises
o Self registration terminal in hospital and airport
o Ticket vending machine for transportation use

1.1.3 Standard Features

Some of the standard features of the PPC series flat panel PC include:

 VIA C7® 1.5GHz processor/VIA Eden

 Rugged mechanism design with ABS/PC case

 IP 64 dustproof and waterproof front panel

 One 512MB DDR2 memory module pre-installed

 AT/ATX power mode supported

 Wireless LAN module and Bluetooth module integrated

 Dual GbE LAN support

 One CompactFlash

 Optional GPRS module

 Simplified installation process

 RoHS compliance

®

Type II socket support

TM

500MHz processor

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1.2 External Overview

1.2.1 General Description

The PPC series is a stylish flat panel PC that comprises of a screen, rear panel, and

bottom panel. An ABS/PC plastic front frame surrounds the front screen. The rear panel

provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket compliant with VESA FDMI standard.

The bottom panel provides access to external interface connectors that include LAN, VGA,

USB 2.0 ports, serial ports, reset button, power connector and power switch.

1.2.2 Front Panel

The front side of the PPC series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC

plastic frame.

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Figure 1-1: Front View

1.2.3 Rear Panel

The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.

Refer to Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2: PPC CX Series Rear View

1.2.4 Bottom Panel

The bottom panel of the PPC series has the following I/O interfaces (Figure 1-3):

 4 x USB 2.0 connectors

 1 x AC power adapter connector

 1 x Power switch

 1 x RS-232 serial port connector

 1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port connector (selected by a jumper)

 2 x RJ-45 GbE connectors

 1 x Reset button

 1 x VGA connector (PPC17-CX/PPC19-CX only)

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Figure 1-3: PPC Series Bottom View

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1.3 Internal Overview

The PPC series internal components are protected in an aluminum chassis inside the

plastic back cover. An AT/ATX switch is located in the bottom of the aluminum chassis

inside the plastic cover. The motherboard, wireless LAN module, Bluetooth module and

DDR2 memory module are installed on a metal sheet that protects the rear of the TFT

LCD screen (Figure 1-4). Below the metal sheet is a circuit board that is connected to the

screen and the motherboard.

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Figure 1-4: PPC Series Internal Overview

1.4 Specifications

1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components

The PPC series flat panel PC has the following preinstalled components:

 1 x Motherboard

 1 x TFT LCD screen

 1 x Touch screen

 1 x Inverter

 1 x Wireless LAN module

 1 x Bluetooth module

 1 x DDR2 memory module

 1 x AT/ATX switch

 1 x GPRS module (optional)

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The technical specifications for some of these components and the system are shown in

the sections below.

1.4.2 System Specifications

The technical specifications for the PPC series systems are listed in Table 1-2.

SPECIFICATION PPC15-CX PPC17-CX PPC19-CX

Front Panel

Chassis

LCD Panel

Resolution

Brightness

Contrast Ratio

Viewing Angle (H-V)

Backlight MTBF

Touch Screen

SSD

Audio

Extension

ABS/PC plastic front panel

Aluminum chassis

15” 17” 19”

1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024

350cd/m

400:1 800:1 800:1

120/100 160/160 160/160

50000 50000 50000

5-wire resistive type (touch controller IC is on-board)

CompactFlash

AMP 1.5W + AMP 1.5W (internal speaker)

1 x Mini PCI (for wireless LAN module)

2

300cd/m2 300cd/m2

®

Type II

Anti-shock Drive Bay

GPRS Module

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1 x Bluetooth module (USB interface, Bluetooth v2.0)

1 x 2.5” HDD bay

or

optional GPRS Module

1 x 2.5” HDD bay

Optional

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SPECIFICATION PPC15-CX PPC17-CX PPC19-CX

I/O

Power

Power Consumption

Mounting Feature

Operating Temperature

4 x USB 2.0 port

1 x Power switch

1 x eSATA port

1 x RS-232 serial port

1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port

2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports

1 x Reset button

1 x VGA port (PPC17-CX/PPC19-CX only)

1 x AT/ATX power switch (internal)

12V, 80W DC power adapter

52W 61W 61W

Wall, Arm, Stand

0ºC ~40ºC

Storage Temperature

Relative Humidity

Vibration

Shock

Dimension (W x H x D)

Net/Gross Weight

Front Panel Protection

Safety & EMI

Table 1-2: PPC Series System Specifications

-20ºC ~60ºC

10% ~ 80% RH, non-condensing

5 - 17Hz, 0.1” double amplitude displacement.

17 - 640Hz, 1.5G acceleration, peak to peak.

10G Acceleration, peak to peak (11ms)

394 x 309 x 61 428 x 350 x 65 470 x 383 x 67

3.2Kg 5Kg 5.6Kg

IP 64 compliant

CE / FCC / EMC / CB

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1.4.3 Motherboard Specifications

The PPC series come with a PPCMB-CX700 motherboard. The technical specifications of

the motherboard are listed in Table 1-3.

Specification PPCMB-CX700

CPU

Chipset

Display

Memory

Extension

BIOS

SSD

Super I/O

Audio

VIA C7

VIA

®

/ VIA Eden

CX-700M

CRT integrated in VIA

TM

CX-700M

Supports panel resolution from VGA to UXGA (1600 x 1200)

Supports one Dual-Channel / two Single-Channel LVDS panel

Supports one DDR2 400/533 200-pin SO-DIMM SDRAM

module up to 1GB

One mini PCI slot

Award BIOS

CFII

N/A for legacy free

VT1708 (High Definition Audio)

LAN

COM

IDE

Touch Screen Controller

Power Supply

Dimensions
Table 1-3: Motherboard Specifications

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10/100/1000 Base-T dual RTL8110SC

1 x RS-232 serial port

1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial port

One 44-pin IDE connects to two IDE devices

DMC9000

DC 12V In

102mm x 186mm

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1.4.4 Flat Panel Screen Specifications

The PPC series come with a TFT LCD monitor at the front of the flat panel PC (see Figure
1-1). The specifications for the LCD monitor are shown in Table 1-4 below.

SPECIFICATION PPC15-CX PPC17-CX PPC19-CX

Model

Size

Resolution

Active Area (mm)

Pixel Pitch (mm)

LCD Color

View Angel (H/V)

Brightness (cd/m2)

Contrast Ratio

Response Time (ms)

Power Consumption
(W)

AUO-G150XG01 AUO-M170EG01 VD AUO-M190EG02 V4

15” 17” 19”

1024 x 768 (XGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)

304.128 x 228.096 337.920 x 270.336 376.32 x 301.06

0.297 x 0.297 0.264 x 0.264 0.294 x 0.294

Native 262K colors Native 16.7M colors Native 16.7M colors

120/100 160/160 160/160

350 300 300

400:1 800:1 800:1

16 (Tr + Tf) 5 (Tr + Tf) 5 (Tr + Tf)

11.5 25.8 24.71

Input Voltage (V)

Backlight

Electrical Interface

Backlight MTBF (hrs.)

Outline Dimensions
(mm)

Table 1-4: TFT LCD Monitor Specifications

3.3 5.0 5.0

2 CCFL 2 CCFL 2 CCFL

1ch LVDS 2ch LVDS 2ch LVDS

50000 50000 50000

326.5 x 253.5 x 12.0 358.5 x 296.5 x 15.8 396 x 324 x 16.3

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1.4.5 Touch Screen Specifications

The PPC series come with an analog resistive type touch panel. Table 1-5 lists the touch

panel specifications.

SPECIFICATION PPC15-CX PPC17-CX PPC19-CX

Model

Type

Wire Type

Viewing Area (mm)

Active Area (mm)

Total Transmission

Maximum Voltage

Connector Type

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature

Storage Humidity

PANJIT 1150508B PANJIT 1171505A PANJIT 1190503A

Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel

5-wire

232.1 x 308.2 342.05 x 275.45 306.05 x 381.30

228.1 x 304.1 339.0 x 272.4 301.05 x 376.30

78%

DC 7V

FPC.

-10°C ~ 40°C -10°C ~ 40°C -10°C ~ 40°C

20% ~ 90% RH

-20°C ~ 70°C

20% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions

Table 1-5: Touch Panel Specifications

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257.5 x 333.6 x 2.9 365.0 x 295.08 x 2.9 330.0 x 404.6 x 2.8

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1.4.6 Bluetooth Module Specifications

The PPC-CX series are all integrated with a Bluetooth module. The Bluetooth module

enables the transmission between various peripheral devices through a Bluetooth network.

The peripheral devices may include:

 Headsets

 Barcode readers

 PDA

 Printers

 Cell phones

The technical specifications of the Bluetooth module are listed in Table 1-6.

Specification Bluetooth Module

Standard

Frequency Band

Modulation Method

Spread Spectrum

RF Output Power

Antenna Terminal

DC Power

I/O Interface

Two GPIO Interface

Dimensions

Bluetooth v2.0

2.402GHz~2.480GHz unlicensed ISM band

GFSK for 1Mbps

π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps

8-DPSK for 3Mbps

FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Class 2 (under 4dBm)

50 Ohms

DC 3.3V or DC 5V

USB 2.0 interface

LED link indicator interface

35mm x 11mm

Operating System
Table 1-6: Bluetooth Module Specifications

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE, Windows Me

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1.4.7 Optional GPRS Module Specifications

The GPRS module is one of the OEM options for the PPC series. The technical

specifications of the GPRS module are listed in Table 1-7.

Specification GPRS Module

EDG/GPRS/GSM Air Interface

EGPRS/GPRS (PS) Feature Set

Quad-band operation GSM850, EGSM 900, DCS

1800, PCS 1900

GSM Power Class 4 (2W) for 850/900 bands

GSM Power Class 1 (1W) for 1800/1900 bands

EDFE class E2 (+27dBm in 850/900 bands,

+26dBm in 1800/1900 bands)

GSM/GPRS Rel ’97; PCS 1900 Rel ’98; EGPRS

Rel ’99 compliant

GPRS Class 10, coding schemes 1-4

EDGE Class 10, Multi-slot classes 1-9

GPRS/EGPRS Class B type 1 MT

Link Adaptation

USB Interface

SIM Card Interface

Temperature

Humidity

Dimensions

Operating System

Table 1-7: GPRS Module Specifications

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Incremental redundancy (IR)

USB 2.0 +5VDC

3.0V interface

-30°C ~ +65°C

Up to 95%, non-condensing

109.3mm x 42.7mm x 17.7mm

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1.5 Dimensions

1.5.1 PPC15-CX Dimensions

The dimensions of the PPC15-CX PPC are shown in Figure 1-5 below.

Figure 1-5: PPC15-CX Dimensions (units in mm)

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1.5.2 PPC17-CX Dimensions

The dimensions of the PPC17-CX PPC are shown in Figure 1-6 below.

Figure 1-6: PPC17-CX Dimensions (units in mm)

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1.5.3 PPC19-CX Dimensions

The dimensions of the PPC19-CX PPC are shown in Figure 1-7 below.

Figure 1-7: PPC19-CX Dimensions (units in mm)

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Chapter

2

2 Motherboard

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2.1 Introduction

The PPC series flat screen PC contains the PPCMB-CX700 motherboard. The

motherboard is the heart of any computer and is responsible for transmitting, receiving

and processing data as well as driving the different onboard devices. This chapter gives a

brief introduction to the PPCMB-CX700 motherboard.

2.2 CPU Support

The PPCMB-CX700 motherboard comes with a preinstalled VIA C7® or VIA EdenTM CPU.

2.2.1 VIA C7® Specifications

The specifications for the VIA C7® and VIA EdenTM processor are listed below

 CPU clock speeds up to 2.0GHz

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 Full x86 Operating System and software application compatibility

 VIA V4 Bus up to 800MHz FSB

 16 pipeline stages

 Efficiency enhanced 128KB full-speed exclusive L2 cache with 32-way

associativity

 Sophisticated branch prediction mechanism

 MMX, SSE, SSE2 & SSE3 instruction sets

 Full-speed FPU

 IO/APIC support

 90nm SOI (Silicon-on-Insulator) process technology

 x86 processor die (30mm2)

 Compact VIA nanoBGA2 package (21mm x 21mm)

 AES Encryption

 Secure Hash SHA-1 and SHA-256

 Two Quantum-based Random Number Generators

 NX Execute Protection

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2.3 System Chipset

The PPCMB-CX700 motherboard has a preinstalled VIA CX-700M system chipset. The

system chipset features are listed below.

 533MB/sec Front Side Bus

 Supports up to 4GB DDR2 533/400MHz or DDR400/333/266MHz SDRAM

 Integrated VIA UniChrome Pro Graphics

 Chromotion™ video engine

 MPEG-2 Decoder

 Video De-blocking

 Adaptive De-Interlace

 DuoView+™

 Optimized Unified memory Architecture (UMA)

 200MHz Graphics Engine Clock with separated 128-bit data paths

 128-bit 2D and 3D Graphics engine

 Multi-configuration LVDS/DVI transmitter

 Support for VIA Vinyl HD Audio

 Serial ATA support for up to 2 devices

 Parallel ATA133/100/66 support for up to 2 devices

 Support for up to 6 USB 2.0 ports

2.4 Graphics Support

The VIA CX700M utilizes the VIA UniChrome™ Pro Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP)

ensuring optimal performance for all multimedia, entertainment, and productivity

applications. The graphics processor features are listed below.

 With a 200MHz 2D/3D graphics engine

 128-bit data paths for pixel data flow

 Texture/command access

 Chromotion™ video engine raises the bar for digital entertainment support

 MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and WMV9 decoding integrated

 Flawless digital video playback with ultra-low CPU-utilization

 Adaptive De-Interlacing and Video Deblocking advanced rendering tools

 Ensure clearer playback of digital content on all display devices

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2.5 Ethernet Controller Specifications

2.5.1 Overview

A highly integrated and cost-effective single-chip, fast RealTek RTL8110SC GbE Ethernet

controller is interfaced through first the PCI bus to the CPU and system chipset. The

RealTek RTL8110SC controller provides 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps Ethernet

connectivity to the PPCMB-CX700.

2.5.2 Features

 Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

 Auto-Negotiation with Next Page capability

 Supports PCI rev.2.3, 32-bit, 33/66MHz

 Supports CLKRUNB and MiniPCI v1.0

 Supports pair swap/polarity/skew correction

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 Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction

 Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

 Microsoft® NDIS5 Checksum Offload (IP, TCP, UDP) and largesend offload

support

 Supports Full Duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x)

 Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

 Supports IEEE 802.1P Layer 2 Priority Encoding

 Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging

 Serial EEPROM

 3.3V signaling, 5V PCI I/O tolerant

 Transmit/Receive FIFO (8K/64K) support

 Supports power down/link down power saving

 Supports PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI)

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2.6 Peripheral Device Interfaces, Connectors, and Slots

The peripheral device connectors, interfaces and slots on the PPCMB-CX700

motherboard are listed in the sections below.

2.6.1 OEM Options

Many of the peripheral device connectors listed below are not connected to any devices.

These connectors are reserved for OEM customizations. For a customized option, please

contact the vendor, reseller or RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS sales representative.

2.6.2 Internal Slots

The slots listed below can all be found on the PPCMB-CX700 motherboard.

 1 x 200-pin DDR2 SO-DIMM socket

 1 x CF Type II slot

 1 x Mini PCI slot (for wireless LAN module)

2.6.3 Internal Peripheral Device Connectors

The peripheral device connectors listed below are located on the PPCMB-CX700

motherboard and used for the AFOLUX series. Figure 2-1 shows the overview of the

connectors that are used for the AFOLUX series.

 1 x Audio connector

 1 x Inverter connector

 1 x LCD interface connector

 1 x LED connector

 1 x Power switch connector

 1 x Touch screen connector

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Figure 2-1: PPCMB-CX700 Connector Overview

2.6.4 External Peripheral Device Connectors

The peripheral device connectors listed below are located on the rear panel of the

PPCMB-CX700 motherboard.

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 2 x Ethernet connectors

 2 x USB connectors

 2 x Serial port connectors

 1 x eSATA connector

 1 x Reset button

 1 x Power connector

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Chapter

3

3 Installation

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3.1 Installation Precautions

When installing hardware or upgrades into the PPC, please follow the precautions listed

below:

 Power turned off: When upgrading the PPC, make sure the power is off.

Failing to turn off the power may cause severe injury to the body and/or

damage to the system.

 Certified Engineers: Only certified engineers should install and modify

onboard functionalities.

 Mounting: The PPC is a heavy device. When mounting the system onto a

rack, panel, wall or arm please make sure that at least two people are

assisting with the procedure.

 Anti-static Discharge: If a user open the rear panel of the PPC, to configure

the jumpers or plug in added peripheral devices, ground themselves first and

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wear and anti-static wristband.

3.2 Preinstalled Components

The following components are all preinstalled.

 Motherboard

 TFT LCD screen

 512MB DDR2 memory module

 Resistive type touch screen

 Wireless LAN module

 Bluetooth module

 Power switch

Preinstalled OEM customizations may include the following.

 Different DDR2 memory module

 Hard disk drive

 GPRS module

Installations of some of the components are described in the following sections.

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3.3 Installation and Configuration Steps

The following installation steps must be followed.

Step 1: Unpack the flat panel PC

Step 2: Install CF card

Step 3: Install HDD

Step 4: Mount the flat panel PC

Step 5: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the flat panel PC

Step 6: Configure the systemStep 0:

3.4 Unpacking

To unpack the flat panel PC, follow the steps below:

WARNING!

The front of the LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the

screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the flat panel PC has been

properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the

installation process.

Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the

external box.

Step 2: Open the external box.

Step 3: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the

internal box.

Step 4: Lift the monitor out of the boxes.

Step 5: Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side.

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Step 6: Pull the plastic cover off the flat panel PC.

Step 7: Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present. Step 0:

3.4.1 Packing List

The PPC flat panel PC is shipped with the following components:

Quantity Item Image

Standard

1 PPC-15/17/19-CX panel PC

1 80W power adapter

(P/N: 63000-FSP0361AD101C-RS)

1 Power cord

1

1 eSATA cable

1 User manual CD and driver CD

1 Screw set

HDD cable

(P/N:32200-766100-RS)

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1 Touch pen

Optional

1 Wall mounting kit

1 Stand mounting kit (STAND-A19)

1 Stand mounting kit (STAND-B19)

1 128MB CompactFlash® card with Windows

CE 5.0 pre-installed and SDK

1 1GB CompactFlash® card with Windows

XPE pre-installed

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales

representative immediately.

3.5 CF Card Installation

The PPC series has one CF Type II slot inside the rear panel. To install the CF card, follow

the instructions below.

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Step 1: Remove the retention screws (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3) and lift

the plastic cover off the PPC.

Figure 3-1: PPC15-CX Back Cover Retention Screws

Figure 3-2: PPC17-CX Back Cover Retention Screws

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Figure 3-3: PPC19-CX Back Cover Retention Screws

Step 2: Locate the CF slot. Insert a CF card into the slot (Figure 3-4).

Figure 3-4: CF Card Location

Step 3: Replace the plastic back cover. Once replaced reinsert the twenty-one

previously removed retention screws. Step 0:

3.6 HDD Installation

To install the HDD into the PPC series, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Remove the plastic back cover. See Section 3.5 above.

Step 2: Remove the retention screws securing the internal aluminum cover (Figure 3-5,

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Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7) and lift the aluminum cover off the panel PC.

Figure 3-5: PPC15-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

Figure 3-6: PPC17-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

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Figure 3-7: PPC19-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

Step 3: Remove the four HDD bracket retention screws (Figure 3-8) and lift the HDD

bracket off the panel PC.

Figure 3-8: PPC19-CX HDD Bracket Retention Screws

Step 4: Attach the HDD brackets to the HDD. To do this, align the four retention screw

holes in the both sides of the HDD bracket with the retention screw holes on the

sides of the HDD. Insert four retention screws into the HDD bracket (Figure

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3-9).

Figure 3-9: PPC-CX HDD Retention Screws

Step 5: Connect the SATA/IDE cable to the rear of HDD.

Step 6: Install the HDD into the panel PC by aligning the retention screw holes in the

HDD brackets with the retention screw holes on the chassis. Insert the four

retention screws.

Step 7: Replace the aluminum back cover to the chassis.

Step 8: Replace the plastic back cover. Step 0:

3.7 AT/ATX Mode Selection

AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the PPC series. The selection is made

through an AT/ATX switch on the aluminum chassis inside the plastic back cover (Figure

3-10). To select AT mode or ATX mode, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Remove the plastic back cover. See Section 3.5 above.

Step 2: Locate the AT/ATX switch on the aluminum chassis (Figure 3-10).

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Figure 3-10: AT/ATX Switch Location

Step 3: Adjust the AT/ATX switch. Step 0:

3.7.1 AT Power Mode

With the AT mode selected, the power is controlled by a central power unit rather than a

power switch. The PPC-CX panel PC turns on automatically when the power is connected.

The AT mode benefits a production line to control multiple panel PCs from a central

management center and other applications including:

 ATM

 Self-service kiosk

 Plant environment monitoring system

 Factory automation platform

 Manufacturing shop flow

3.7.2 ATX Power Mode

With the ATX mode selected, the PPC-CX panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is

turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby

mode. Remote power control is perfect for advertising applications since the

broadcasting time for each panel PC can be set individually and controlled remotely. Other

possible application includes

 Security surveillance

 Point-of-Sale (POS)

 Advertising terminal

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3.8 Mounting the System

WARNING!

When mounting the PPC onto an arm, onto the wall or onto a panel, it is

better to have more than one person to help with the installation to make

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sure the panel PC does not fall down and get damaged.

The four methods of mounting the PPC are listed below.

 Wall mounting

 Stand/Arm mounting

The four mounting methods are described below.

3.8.1 Wall Mounting

To mount the PPC onto the wall, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket.

Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four brackets screw holes on the wall.

Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention

screws.

Step 4: Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.

Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into

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the four pilot holes and tightening them (Figure 3-11).

Figure 3-11: Wall-mounting Bracket

Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the

four screw holes on the real panel of the PPC and tighten until the screw shank

is secured against the rear panel (Figure 3-12).

Step 7: Align the mounting screws on the monitor rear panel with the mounting holes on

the bracket.

Step 8: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor

downwards until the monitor rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 3-12).

Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective

slotted holes.

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Figure 3-12: Chassis Support Screws

NOTE:

In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.

Step 9: Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting

bracket. (Figure 3-13).Step 0:

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Figure 3-13: Secure the Panel PC

3.8.2 Arm Mounting

The PPC series is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be

mounted on an arm with a 100mm interface pad. To mount the PPC series on an arm,

please follow the steps below.

Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto

the surface it uses as a base. To do this, refer to the installation documentation

that came with the mounting arm.

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NOTE:

When purchasing the arm please ensure that it is VESA compliant and that

the arm has a 100mm interface pad. If the mounting arm is not VESA

compliant it cannot be used to support the PPC series flat panel PC.

Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the PPC

onto the interface pad of the mounting arm.

Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the

PPC. The PPC-CX arm mount retention screw holes are shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14: PPC-CX Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes

Step 4: Secure the PPC to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws through

the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the PPC. Step 0:

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3.9 Bottom Panel Connectors

3.9.1 LAN Connection

There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection

to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow

the instructions below.

Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the PPC Series.

Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of

the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the PPC Series. See Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15: LAN Connection

Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN

cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0:

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3.9.2 Serial Device Connection

The PPC Series has two single female DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for a serial

device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the PPC Series panel PC.

Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in

Chapter 2.

Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into

the DB-9 connector on the bottom panel. See Figure 3-16.

Figure 3-16: Serial Device Connector

Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external

interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.

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3.9.3 USB Device Connection

There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the PPC

Series. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown

in Chapter 2.

Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the USB device connector with one of the

connectors on the bottom panel. See Figure 3-17.

Figure 3-17: USB Device Connection

Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device

connector into the onboard connector. Step 0:

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Chapter

4

4 System Maintenance

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4.1 System Maintenance Introduction

If the components of the PPC series fail they must be replaced, such as the wireless LAN

module or the motherboard. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the

replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and jumper settings for the PPC

series are described below.

4.2 Motherboard Replacement

A user cannot replace a motherboard. If the motherboard fails it must be shipped back to

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS to be replaced. If the system motherboard has failed,

please contact the system vendor, reseller or a RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS sales

person directly.

4.3 Internal Aluminum Cover Removal

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WARNING!

BEFORE REMOVING THE BACK COVER, MAKE SURE THE POWER IS
OFF. Failing to do so may lead to severe damage of PPC series and injury

to the body.

WARNING!

PLEASE TAKE ANTISTATIC PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH
THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS. The interior of the PPC series contains

very sensitive electronic components. These components are easily

damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before working with the internal

components make sure all the anti-static precautions described earlier

have been observed.

To replace any of the following components,

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 Motherboard

 DDR2 memory module

 Wireless LAN module

 Bluetooth module

 GPRS module

 Inverter

The internal aluminum back cover of the PPC series must be removed. To remove the

aluminum back cover, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Remove the retention screws securing the internal aluminum cover (Figure 4-1,

Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3).

Figure 4-1: PPC15-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

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Figure 4-2: PPC17-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

Figure 4-3: PPC19-CX Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws

Step 2: Lift the aluminum cover off the PPC series. The AT/ATX switch on the aluminum

cover is connected to the motherboard. Please be caution when lifting the cover.

Step 0:

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4.4 Memory Module Replacement

The PPC is preinstalled with a 512MB DDR2 memory module. If the memory module fails,

follow the instructions below to replace the memory module.

Step 1: Remove the back cover. See Section 3.5 above.

Step 2: Remove the internal aluminum back cover. See Section 4.3 above.

Step 3: Locate the DDR2 memory module on the motherboard of the PPC (Figure 4-4).

Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Socket Location

Step 4: Remove the thermal pad off the memory module.

Step 5: Remove the DDR2 memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips

outward from the socket.

Step 6: Grasp the DDR2 memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the

socket.

Step 7: Install the new DDR2 memory module by pushing it into the socket at an angle

(Figure 4-5).

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Step 8: Gently pull the spring retainer clips of the SO-DIMM socket out and push the

rear of the DDR2 memory module down (Figure 4-5).

Step 9: Release the spring retainer clips on the SO-DIMM socket. They clip into place

and secure the DDR2 memory module in the socket.

Figure 4-5: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation

Step 10: Re-insert the thermal pad into the memory module. Step 0:

4.5 Jumper Settings

NOTE:

A jumper is a metal bridge that is used to

close an electrical circuit. It consists of

two metal pins and a small metal clip

(often protected by a plastic cover) that

slides over the pins to connect them.

To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means

connecting the pins of the jumper with

the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper

means removing the plastic clip from a

Jumper

jumper.

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The motherboard comes with two jumpers. They are listed below.

 LCD voltage select (J4)

 COM2 mode (RS-232/485) select (JP7)

 COM2 mode (RS-232/485) select (JP8)

Figure 4-6: Jumper Locations

4.5.1 J4: LCD Voltage Select Jumper Settings

WARNING!

Do not change this voltage. This voltage has been preset and is compatible

with the currently installed TFT LCD screen. Changing this jumper setting

may cause damage to the system.

The LCD Voltage Setup jumper sets the voltage for the LCD screen. This setting MUST

NOT be changed.

JP4 DESCRIPTION

Short 1-2 LCDVCC = +3.3V
Short 2-3 LCD VCC = +5V

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Table 4-1: LCD Voltage Setup Jumper Settings

4.5.2 JP7: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings

The COM2 can be selected as RS-232 or RS-485.

JP7 Description

Short 1-2 RS-232 Default

Short 2-3 RS-485

Table 4-2: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings

4.5.3 JP8: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings

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The COM2 can be selected as RS-232 or RS-485.

JP8 Description

Short 1-2 RS-232 Default

Short 2-3 RS-485
Short 4-5 RS-232 Default

Short 5-6 RS-485
Short 7-8 RS-232 Default

Short 8-9 RS-485
Short 10-11 RS-232 Default

Short 11-12 RS-485

Table 4-3: COM2 Mode Select Jumper Settings

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Chapter

5

5 AMI BIOS Setup

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5.1 Introduction

A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup

program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes

how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be

changed.

5.1.1 Starting Setup

The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be

activated in one of two ways.

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1. Press the D

2. Press the D

message appears on the screen. 0.

If the message disappears before the D

again.

ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP”

ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try

5.1.2 Using Setup

Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E

keys are shown in.

Key Function

Up arrow Move to previous item

Down arrow Move to next item

Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side

SC to quit. Navigation

Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side

Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --

Exit current page and return to Main Menu

Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes

Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes

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F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option

Page Setup Menu

F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color

forward.

F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys

5.1.3 Getting Help

When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
or the F1 key again.

5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes

If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS

defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 4, Section 4.5.

5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar

The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:

 Main Changes the basic system configuration.
 Advanced Changes the advanced system settings.
 PCIPnP Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
 Boot Changes the system boot configuration.
 Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
 Chipset Changes the chipset settings.

SC

 Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings

The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu

items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.

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The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS S etup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.

BIOS Menu 1: Main

 System Overview

The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:

 AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information

o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID

 Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications

o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed

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o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard

 System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.

o Size: Lists memory size

The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:

 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes

and seconds.

 System Date [xx/xx/xx]

Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.

5.3 Advanced

Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices

through the following sub-menus:

WARNING!

Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to

malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with the

hardware.

 CPU Configuration (see Section 5.3.1)
 IDE Configuration (see Section 5.3.2)
 Super IO Configuration (see Section 5.3.3)
 ACPI Configuration (see Section 5.3.4)
 APM Configuration (see Section 5.3.5)
 Remote Access Configuration (see Section 5.3.6)
 USB Configuration (see Section 5.3.7)

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BIOS Menu 2: Advanced

5.3.1 CPU Configuration

Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications

and configure the CPU.

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BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration

The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:

 Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
 Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used
 Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
 FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
 Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
 Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size

5.3.2 IDE Configuration

Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration

of the IDE devices installed in the system.

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BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration

 IDE Master and IDE Slave

When entering setup, the BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. The BIOS

displays the status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are

detected and are shown in the IDE Configuration menu:

 Primary IDE Master

 Primary IDE Slave

 Secondary IDE Master

 Secondary IDE Slave

The IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the

IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected and one of the above

listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in

Section 5.3.2.1 appear.

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5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave

Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and

secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.

BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration

 Auto-Detected Drive Parameters

The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically

detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed

as follows:

 Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
 Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
 Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
 LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a

method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.

 Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the

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amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per

interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB

per interrupt.

 PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
 Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is

supported.

 Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
 S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and

Reporting Technology protocol is supported.

 Type [Auto]

Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from

after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.



Not Installed



Auto DEFAULT



CD/DVD



ARMD

BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk

drive on the specified channel.

The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type

attached to the specified channel. This setting should

be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the

specified channel.

The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM

drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The

BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of

IDE disk drives on the specified channel.

This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media

Device. These include, but are not limited to:

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 LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical

Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the

maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.



Disabled



Auto DEFAULT

 Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the

device supports multi-sector transfers.

BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on

the specified channel.

BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified

channel.



Disabled



Auto DEFAULT

 PIO Mode [Auto]

Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing

cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode

increases, the cycle time decreases.



Auto DEFAULT

BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the

specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs

one sector at a time.

BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the

drive on the specified channel. If supported the data

transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at

a time.

BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk

drive support cannot be determined.

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PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3MBps



1



2



3



4

 DMA Mode [Auto]

Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.



Auto DEFAULT

PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2MBps

PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3MBps

PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps

PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6MBps

(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives

manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE

CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)

BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE

disk drive support cannot be determined.













SWDMA0

SWDMA1

SWDMA2

MWDMA0

MWDMA1

MWDMA2

Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 2.1MBps

Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 4.2MBps

Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 8.3MBps

Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 4.2MBps

Multi Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 13.3MBps

Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data

transfer rate of 16.6MBps

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

UDMA1

Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 16.6MBps











UDMA1

UDMA2

UDMA3

UDMA4

UDMA5

Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 25MBps

Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 33.3MBps

Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 44MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an

80-conductor ATA cable is used.)

Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 66.6MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an

80-conductor ATA cable is used.)

Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer

rate of 99.9MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an

80-conductor ATA cable is used.)

 S.M.A.R.T [Auto]

Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts
impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.



Auto DEFAULT



Disabled



Enabled

 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.

Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature.

Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature

BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support.

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Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers.



Enabled DEFAULT

Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported

hard disk drives.

5.3.3 Super IO Configuration

Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the

configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.

BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration

 Serial Port1 Address [3F8]

Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.



Disabled



3F8 DEFAULT

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

2F8

Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2F8



3E8



2E8

 Serial Port1 IRQ [4]

Use the Serial Port1 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 1.



4 DEFAULT

 Serial Port2 Address [2F8]

Use the Serial Port2 Address option to select the Serial Port 2 base address.



Disabled



2F8 DEFAULT



2F8

Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8

Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2E8

Serial port 1 IRQ address is 4

No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2

Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8

Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2F8



3E8



2E8

 Serial Port2 IRQ [3]

Use the Serial Port2 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 2.



3 DEFAULT

 Serial Port3 Address [3E8]

Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the base addresses for serial port 3



Disabled



3E8 DEFAULT

Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3E8

Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 2E8

Serial port 2 IRQ address is 3

No base address is assigned to serial port 3

Serial port 3 I/O port address is 3E8

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Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E8



2E0



2D8



2D0

 Serial Port3 IRQ [11]

Use the Serial Port3 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 3.



4



5



6



7



9

Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2E0

Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2D8

Serial port 3 I/O port address is 2D0

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 4

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 5

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 6

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 7

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 9



10



11 DEFAULT



12

 Serial Port4 Address [2E8]

Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.



Disabled



3E8



2E0

 Serial Port4 IRQ [10]

Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 10

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 11

Serial port 3 IRQ address is 12

No base address is assigned to serial port 4

Serial port 4 I/O port address is 3E8

Serial port 4 I/O port address is 2E0

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

3 DEFAULT

Serial port 4 IRQ address is 3

5.3.4 ACPI Configuration

The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) configures the Advanced Configuration

and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.

BIOS Menu 7: ACPI Configuration

 Suspend Mode [S1(POS)]

Use the Suspend Mode option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not

being used.



S1 (POS) DEFAULT

The system enters S1(POS) sleep state. The system

appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the

system is running in a low power mode.

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5.3.5 APM Configuration

The APM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) allows the advanced power management

options to be configured.

BIOS Menu 8:Advanced Power Management Configuration

 AT/ATX Power [ATX]

Use the AT/ATX Power option to select the power supply that is connected to the system.



AT



ATX DEFAULT

 Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.

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An AT power supply is connected to the system

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

On/Off DEFAULT

When the power button is pressed the system is either

turned on or off



Suspend

 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system

returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system.



Power Off DEFAULT



Power On



Last State

 Resume on LAN/Ring [Disabled]

Use the Resume on LAN/Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem

When the power button is pressed the system goes into

suspend mode

The system remains turned off

The system turns on

The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it

turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off.

line to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system will be

roused by an incoming call on a modem.



Disabled DEFAULT



Enabled

 Resume on PME# [Disabled]

Use the Resume on PME# BIOS option to enable activity on the PCI PME (power

management event) controller to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state.



Disabled DEFAULT

Wake event not generated by an incoming call

Wake event generated by an incoming call

Wake event not generated by PCI PME controller

activity

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

Enabled

 Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused

from a suspended state.

Wake event generated by PCI PME controller activity



Disabled DEFAULT



Enabled

If selected, the following appears with values that

The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake

event

can be selected:

 RTC Alarm Date (Days)

 System Time

After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on

from a suspend state when the alarm goes off.

5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration

Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure remote
access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and

allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS

settings.

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BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]

 Remote Access [Enabled]

Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities

of the system.



Disabled



Enabled DEFAULT

Remote access is disabled.

Remote access configuration options shown below

appear:

 Serial Port Number

 Serial Port Mode

 Flow Control

 Redirection after BIOS POST

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 Terminal Type

 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

These configuration options are discussed below.

 Serial Port Number [COM1]

Use the Serial Port Number option to select the serial port used for remote access.



COM1 DEFAULT



COM2

NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration

menu.

 Base Address, IRQ [3F8h,4]

The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt

address of the serial port listed above.

 Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]

Use the Serial Port Mode option to select baud rate through which the console redirection

is made. The following configuration options are available

 115200 8,n,1 DEFAULT

System is remotely accessed through COM2

System is remotely accessed through COM1

 57600 8,n,1
 38400 8,n,1
 19200 8,n,1
 09600 8,n,1

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NOTE:

Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management

computer running a terminal software) and the slave

 Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]

Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should

occur.



Disabled



Boot Loader



Always

 Terminal Type [ANSI]

Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type.



ANSI DEFAULT



VT100



VT-UTF8

The console is not redirected after POST

Redirection is active during POST and during Boot

Loader

DEFAULT

The target terminal type is VT100

The target terminal type is VT-UTF8

Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not

work if set to Always)

The target terminal type is ANSI

5.3.7 USB Configuration

Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) to read USB configuration
information and configure the USB settings.

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BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration

 USB Devices Enabled

The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system

 USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 6 Ports]

Use the USB Ports Configuration BIOS option to specify how many of the USB ports are

USB 1.1 compatible.



Disabled



USB 2 Ports



USB 4 ports



USB 6 ports DEFAULT

None of the ports are USB 1.1 compatible

Two ports are USB 1.1 compatible

Four ports are USB 1.1 compatible

Six ports are USB 1.1 compatible

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 USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enabled]

Use the USB 2.0 Ports Enable BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports



Disabled



Enabled DEFAULT

 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard

support.

Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not

become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB

drivers loaded. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard

can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.

USB 2.0 ports disabled

USB 2.0 ports enabled



Disabled



Enabled DEFAULT



Auto

 USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller.



FullSpeed



HiSpeed DEFAULT

Legacy USB support disabled

Legacy USB support enabled

Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are

connected

The controller is capable of operating at 12Mb/s

The controller is capable of operating at 480Mb/s

5.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

Use the USB Mass Storage Device Con figuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure
USB mass storage class devices.

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BIOS Menu 11: USB Mass Sto rage Device Configuration

 USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Use the USB Mass Storage Reset Delay option to set the number of seconds POST

waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command.



10 Sec



20 Sec DEFAULT



30 Sec



40 Sec

POST waits 10 seconds for the USB mass storage

device after the start unit command.

POST waits 20 seconds for the USB mass storage

device after the start unit command.

POST waits 30 seconds for the USB mass storage

device after the start unit command.

POST waits 40 seconds for the USB mass storage

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 Device ##

The Device## field lists the USB devices that are connected to the system.

 Emulation Type [Auto]

Use the Emulation Type BIOS option to specify the type of emulation BIOS has to

provide for the USB device.

NOTE:

Please note that the device’s formatted type and the emulation type

provided by the BIOS must match for a device to boot properly. If both

types do not match then device’s behavior is undefined. To make sure both

types match, format the device using BIOS INT13h calls after selecting the

proper emulation option in BIOS setup. The FORMAT utility provided by

Microsoft® MS-DOS®, Microsoft® Windows® 95, and Microsoft®

Windows® 98 can be used for this purpose.



Auto DEFAULT



Floppy



Forced FDD



Hard Disk

BIOS auto-detects the current USB.

The USB device will be emulated as a floppy drive.

The device can be either A: or B: responding to

INT13h calls that return DL = 0 or DL = 1

respectively.

Allows a hard disk image to be connected as a

floppy image. This option works only for drives

formatted with FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32.

Allows the USB device to be emulated as hard disk

responding to INT13h calls that return DL values of

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80h or above.



5.4 PCI/PnP

Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 10) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings.

CDROM

Assumes the CD-ROM is formatted as bootable

media. All the devices that support block sizes

greater than 512 bytes can only be booted using this

option.

WARNING!

Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu

may cause the system to malfunction.

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BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration

 IRQ# [Available]

Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral

device.



Available



Reserved

Available IRQ addresses are:

 IRQ3

The specified IRQ is available to be used by

PCI/PnP devices

The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA

devices

 IRQ4

 IRQ5

 IRQ7

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 IRQ9

 IRQ10

 IRQ 11

 IRQ 14

 IRQ 15

 DMA Channel# [Available]

Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP

device.



Available DEFAULT



Reserved

Available DMA Channels are:

 DM Channel 0

 DM Channel 1

 DM Channel 3

 DM Channel 5

 DM Channel 6

 DM Channel 7

 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled]

The specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy

The specified DMA is available to be used by

PCI/PnP devices

ISA devices

Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that

should be reserved for legacy ISA devices.



Disabled DEFAULT



16K



32K

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32KB reserved for legacy ISA devices

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

64K

54KB reserved for legacy ISA devices

5.5 Boot

Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure system boot options.

BIOS Menu 13: Boot

5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration

Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure advanced

system boot options.

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BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration

 Quick Boot [Enabled]

Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.



Disabled



Enabled DEFAULT

 Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.



Disabled DEFAULT

No POST procedures are skipped

Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease

the system boot time

Normal POST messages displayed



Enabled

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OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages