protech PA-6970 Series, PA-3170 Series User Manual

USER’S
MANUAL

PA-6970 Series

POS System Powered by

Intel® 2nd Gen. Core,

Pentium® , Celeron®

PA-

697

0

Series

M3

PA-6970 Series POS System

With LCD / Touchscreen

COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK

A

ll trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their

respective owners.

This manual is copyrighted Nov. 2012 (Revised version: Sept

2014). You may not

reproduce or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical,
including photocopying and recording.

DISCLAIMER

T

his user’s manual is meant to assist users in installing and setting up the system. The

information contained in this document is subject to change without any notice.

CE NOTICE

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly
approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
such equipment.

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING! Some internal parts of the system may have high electrical voltage. And
therefore we strongly recommend that qualified engineers can open and disassemble the
system. The LCD and Touchscreen are easily breakable, please handle them with extra

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 About This Manual…........................................................ 1-2

1-2 POS System Illustration…................................................. 1-3

1-3 System Specifications….................................................... 1-5

1-4 Safety Precautions…......................................................... 1-7

CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2-1 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table…................ 2-2

2-2 Component Locations….................................................... 2-3

2-3 How to Set the Jumpers…................................................. 2-5

2-4 COM Port & VGA Connector…………………………... 2-7
2-5 COM Port RI and Voltage Selection……………………. 2-10
2-6 I-Button Connector………………………………………

2-10
2-7 I-Button Function Selection……………………………... 2-11
2-8 LAN & USB Connector………………..……..…………. 2-12
2-9 Mini-DIN & USB Connector……………………………. 2-12
2-10 USB Connector………………………..……..………….. 2-13

2-11 Cash Drawer Connector………………………………..... 2-15

2-12 Cash Drawer Power Selection…………………………... 2-16
2-13 LED Connector………………………………………….. 2-17
2-14 Fan Connector…………………………………………… 2-18
2-15 Power Connector.………………………………………... 2-19

2-16 Power Switch Connector….…………………..………..... 2-19

2-17 Power for Thermal Printer Connector…………………... 2-20
2-18 External Speaker Connector…………………………….. 2-20
2-19 Inverter Connector………………………………………. 2-21
2-20 LVDS Voltage Selection….……………………………... 2-22
2-21 LVDS Connector………………………………………... 2-23

2-22 MSR / Card Reader Connector………………………...... 2-23

2-23 SATA & SATA Power Connector….…………………… 2-24
2-24 Touch Panel Connector….………………………………. 2-25
2-25 Touch Panel Selection…………………………………... 2-26
2-26 Clear CMOS Data Selection………………………..…… 2-27
2-27 Printer Connector………………………………………... 2-28
2-28 LVDS Output Resolution Selection……………………...

2-29

Contents

2-29 Security Override Mode Setting.………………………... 2-29
2-30 LVDS Backlight Type Selection………………………... 2-30

CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE UTILITIES

3-1 Introduction…................................................................... 3-2

3-2 Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility…................... 3-3

3-3 VGA Driver Utility….…………………………….…….. 3-4

3-4 LAN Driver Utility…........................................................ 3-5

3-5 Sound Driver Utility…...................................................... 3-6

3-6 Touch Screen Driver Utility….……………..…………… 3-7
3-7 Wireless Driver Utility (Optional)….…………………… 3-8

CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP

4-1 Introduction…................................................................... 4-2

4-2 Entering Setup…............................................................... 4-4

4-3 Main…….......................................................................... 4-6

4-4 Advanced …….................................................................. 4-8

4-5 Chipset….……………………………..............................

4-26

4-6 Boot…............................................................................... 4-32

4-7 Security….……................................................................. 4-33

4-8 Save & Exit…................................................................... 4-34

APPENDIX A SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Open & Close………………… A-3
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Stand…………………………. A-4

Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Holder………………….. A-5
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Disassembly……………. A-7
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Panel……………………. A-9

Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Inside Cover....……………….. A-11

Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Main Board………………....... A-12

Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Inverter Board………………... A-14
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 HDD Module………………… A-15
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 RFID Module………………… A-16
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 MSR Module………………… A-17
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 2nd Display…………………… A-18
Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 VFD Module…………………. A-19

APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Block Diagram…..........................................................................

B-2

Contents

Interrupt Map…............................................................................ B-3

DMA Channels Map…................................................................. B-9

I/O Map….................................................................................... B-10

Watchdog Timer Configuration…................................................ B-13

Flash BIOS Update………........................................................... B-15

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INTRODUCTION

This chapter gives you the information for the PA-6970. It also outlines
the system specifications.

Sections included:

 About This Manual

 POS System Illustration

 System Specifications

 Safety Precautions

Experienced users can jump to chapter 2 on page 2-1
for a quick start.

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1

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1-1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing our PA-6970 Series System. The PA-6970 is an updated
system designed to be comparable with the highest performance of IBM AT personal
computers. The PA-6970 provides faster processing speed, greater expandability and
can handle more tasks than before. This manual is designed to assist you how to install
and set up the whole system. It contains four chapters and three appendixes. Users can
configure the system according to their own needs.

Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter introduces you to the background of this manual. It also includes
illustrations and specifications for the whole system. The final section of this chapter
indicates some safety reminders on how to take care of your system.

Chapter 2 System Configuration

This chapter outlines the location of motherboard components and their function. You
will learn how to set the jumper and configure the system to meet your own needs.

Chapter 3 Software Utilities

This chapter contains helpful information for proper installations of the Intel Utility,
VGA Utility, LAN Utility, Sound Utility, and Touch Screen Utility. It also describes
the Wireless Utility.

Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup

This chapter indicates you how to change the BIOS configurations.

Appendix A System Assembly

This appendix gives you the exploded diagrams and part numbers of the PA-6970.

Appendix B Technical Summary

This appendix gives you the information about the allocation maps for the system
resources, Watchdog Timer Configuration, and Flash BIOS Update.

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1-2. POS SYSTEM ILLUSTRATION

Front View Rear View

Side View Quarter View

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Rear I/O View

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1-3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MAINBOARD (PB-3251)

System

CPU support

 Intel® 3rd Gen. Core i5-3550S 3.0 GHz, L2

Cache-6MB

 Intel® 3rd Gen. Core i3-3220S 3.3 GHz, L2

Cache-3MB

 Intel® 2nd Gen. Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz, L2

Cache-3MB

 Intel® Pentium® G850 2.9 GHz, L2 Cache-3MB
 Intel® Celeron® G540 2.4 GHz, L2 Cache-2MB

Core Logic Intel® H61
Memory 1 x DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot (up to 4GB)
Network 10/100/1000 Base-T Fast Ethernet
OS Support  Windows Embedded POSReady2009/7

 Windows WES2009/7
 Windows XP Pro/7

BIOS AMI SPI BIOS, 8Mbits with VGA BIOS
Power Supply 120 Watt power inside
System Weight 6.6 kg (POS), 5.3kg (PPC)
Dimension (W x H x D)  367mm x 318mm x 259mm (POS)

 367 x 270 x 78mm (PPC)

Certificate FCC/CE

I/O Ports

USB  4 x USB2.0 ports

 1 x USB2.0 on side bezel

Serial Port  3 x DB-9 (COM 2/3/4)

 1 x RJ45 (COM1)

+5/12V Selectable

LAN 1 x RJ-45

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VGA 1 x DB-15 VGA Interface
Cash Drawer 1 x RJ11 (+12V/+24V selectable, default at +12V)
AC in For power cord plug
Line out 1 x phone jack
Keyboard & Mouse 1 x PS/2 (default at keyboard)

Storage

HDD 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD
SD 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD (Optional)

Display

LCD Interface 15” TFT
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Tilt Angel 0~68˚
Touch Screen 5-wire Analog resistive

Environment

Temperature Operation: 0~35˚C (32~95˚F)

Storage: -20~60˚C (-4~140˚F)

Humidity 20~90%

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1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following messages are safety reminders on how to protect your systems from
damages, and extending the life cycle of the system.

1. Check the Line Voltage

a. The operating voltage for the power supply should be within the range of

100V to 240V AC; otherwise the system may be damaged.

2. Environmental Conditions

a. Place your PA-6970 on a sturdy, level surface. Be sure to allow enough

space around the system to have easy access needs.

b. Avoid installing your PA-6970 Series POS system in extremely hot or cold

places.

c. Avoid exposure to sunlight for a long period of time (for example, in a

closed car in summer time. Also avoid the system from any heating device.).
Or do not use the PA-6970 when it has been left outdoors in a cold winter
day.

d. Bear in mind that the operating ambient temperature is between 0˚C and

35˚C (32˚F and 95˚F).

e. Avoid moving the system rapidly from a hot place to a cold place, and vice

versa, because condensation may occur inside the system.

f. Protect your PA-6970 against strong vibrations, which may cause hard disk

failure.

g. Do not place the system too close to any radio-active device. Radio-active

device may cause signal interference.

h. Always shutdown the operating system before turning off the power.

3. Handling

a. Avoid placing heavy objects on the top of the system.
b. Do not turn the system upside down. This may cause the hard drive to

malfunction.
c. Do no allow any objects to fall into this product.
d. If water or other liquid spills into the product, unplug the power cord

immediately.

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4. Good Care

a. When the outside case gets stained, remove the stains using neutral washing

agent with a dry cloth.
b. Never use strong agents such as benzene and thinner to clean the surface of

the case.
c. If heavy stains are present, moisten a cloth with diluted neutral washing

agent or alcohol and then wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth.
d. If dust is accumulated on the case surface, remove it by using a special

vacuum cleaner for computers.

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SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION

Helpful information that describes the jumper and connector settings,
and component locations.

Sections included:

 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table

 Component Locations

 Configuration and Jumper settings

 Connector Pin Assignments

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2

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2-1. JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE

JUMPER / CONNECTOR NAME PAGE

COM Port & VGA Connector COM1, COM3-1, COM4-1, COM4-2,

JVGACOM2

2-7

COM Port RI and Voltage
Selection

JP_COM1, JP_COM2, JP_COM3,
JP_COM4

2-10

I-Button Connector JI-BUTTON1 2-10
I-Button Function Selection

JP14, JP15, JP16 2-11

LAN & USB Connector JRJ45USB23

2-12
Mini-DIN & USB Connector JPS2USB01 2-12
USB Connector USB5, USB 8, USB9;

USB10-1 & USB10-2 (both optional)

2-13

Cash Drawer Connector DRW1

2-15
Cash Drawer Power Selection JP13

2-16
LED Connector JLED1-1, JLED1-2, JLED2

2-17
Fan Connector FAN1, FAN2

2-18
Power Connector J1

2-19
Power Switch Connector SW1, SW2-1, SW2-2

2-19
Power for Thermal Printer

Connector

PRT_PWR1

2-20

External Speaker Connector SPK1, SPK2

2-20
Inverter Connector JINV1, JINV2, JINV3

2-21
LVDS Voltage Selection JP7

2-22
LVDS Connector LVDS1

2-23
MSR/Card Reader Connector PS2_1, PS2_2

2-23
SATA & SATA Power Connector SATA1, SATA2,

JPWR_4P1, JPWR_4P2

2-24

Touch Panel Connector TOUCH1, TOUCH2

2-25
Touch Panel Selection

JP6, JP27 2-26

Clear CMOS Data Selection JP2

2-27
Printer Connector LPT1

2-28
LVDS Output Resolution Selection JP22, JP23, JP24, JP25 2-29
Security Override Mode Setting JP26 2-29
LVDS Backlight Type Selection JP21 2-30

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2-2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS

M/B: PB-3251

1

JP26

11

1

1 1 1

JP27

JP22

JP23

JP25

JP24

REMOVE

Intel

®

2nd Gen. Core™

CPU Socket

203

73

2

7271

74

1

204

DIMM1

203

73

2

7271

74

1

204

DIMM2

1

1

2

JLED1-1

JINV2

1 7

1 4

1
2

29
30

LVDS1

1

2

6
5

JP7

JP21

15

TOUCH1

1 2

SW2-1

SP1

FAN2

1 4

6 1

PS2_1

2

2

8

JP6

COM4-2

2

1

JI_BUTTON1

TOUCH2

1 5

USB5

1 5

JINV1

1 4

1 2

SPK1

Intel

H61

Battery

1

2

3

4

SW1

6 1

PS2_2

6 1

JINV3

1

2

3

4

5

LINE-OUT1

1

2

SW2-2

1 2

SPK2

1

1
4

4

USB10-1

USB10-2

6 1

JLED1-2

129

10

A1

A4

B1

B4

JRJ45USB23

2421

16

20

5

10

15

1

6

11

JVGACOM2

1

JPS2USB01

4

9

13 14

12

85

43

PWR_IN1

PWR_IN2

21

1 2 3 4

1

2 10

9

125

6

DRW1

COM1

1
2

6

5

JP_COM4

COM4-1

2

1

USB9

1 5

LPT1

26

13

14

1

J1

1

1 4

PRT_PWR1

FAN1

1 4

SIO

USB8

1

5

10 9

12

J_LPC1

1 7

SATA2

1 2

2

65

JP_COM1

1

JP13

1 2

65

JP_COM2

1

JP14

JP15

JP16

6
5

JP_COM3

COM3-1

9

10

JPWR_4P2

41

1

1
2

8

7

JP4

1

7

SATA1

J3GPWR1

JPWR_4P1

1

4

1
2

1

JP2

JLED2

JP21

JINVDRV1

1 2

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M_PCIE1

PA-6970 Rear Connector, Jumper and Component Locations

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2-3. HOW TO SET THE JUMPERS

You can configure your board by setting the jumpers. A jumper consists of two or three
metal pins with a plastic base mounted on the card, and by using a small plastic "cap",
also known as the jumper cap (with a metal contact inside), you are able to connect the
pins. So you can set-up your hardware configuration by "opening" or "closing" pins.

Jumpers can be combined into sets that called jumper blocks. When jumpers are all in
the block, you have to put them together to set up the hardware configuration. The
figure below shows what this looks like.

JUMPERS AND CAPS

If a jumper has three pins for example, labelled PIN1, PIN2, and PIN3. You can
connect PIN1 & PIN2 to create one setting and shorting. You can either connect PIN2
& PIN3 to create another setting. The same jumper diagrams are applied all through
this manual. The figure below shows what the manual diagrams look and what they
represent.

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JUMPER DIAGRAMS

JUMPER SETTINGS

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2-4. COM PORT & VGA CONNECTOR

There are four COM ports enhanced in this board namely: COM1, COM3-1, COM4-1,
COM4-2 and JVAGCOM2.

COM1: COM1 Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 DCD1 6 DSR1

2 RXD1 7 RTS1

3 TXD1 8 CTS1

4 DTR1 9 RI / +5V / +12V

selectable

5 GND 10 NC

COM3-1: COM3-1 Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 DCD3 6 DSR3

2 RXD3 7 RTS3

3 TXD3 8 CTS3

4 DTR3 9 RI / +5V / +12V

selectable

5 GND 10 NC

COM1

210

1

9

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COM4-1, COM4-2: COM4-1, COM4-2 Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 DCD4 6 DSR4

2 RXD4 7 RTS4

3 TXD4 8 CTS4

4 DTR4 9 RI / +5V / +12V

selectable

5 GND 10 NC

Note: All COM ports are selectable for RI, +5V or +12V. For more information, please refer to
“2-5. COM RI & Voltage Selection” of this manual.

210

1

9

210

1

9

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JVGACOM2: VGA & COM2 Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 RED 13 HSYNC

2 GREEN 14 VSYNC

3 BLUE 15 DDCA CLK

4 NC 16 DCD2

5 GND 17 RXD2

6 GND 18 TXD2

7 GND 19 DTR2

8 GND 20 GND

9 +5V 21 DSR2

10 GND 22 RTS2

11 NC 23 CTS2

12 DDCA DATA 24 RI / +5V / +12V

selectable

Note: All COM ports are selectable for RI, +5V or +12V. For more information, please refer to
“2-5. COM RI & Voltage Selection” of this manual.

JVGACOM

2

16

21

20

24

15

10

15

6
11

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2-5. COM PORT RI & VOLTAGE SELECTION

JP_COM1 , JP_COM2, JP_COM3, JP_COM4:

COM Port RI & Voltage Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER

SETTING

JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

RI 1-2

21

65

21

65

216

5

561

2

VCC12 3-4

21

65

21

65

216

5

561

2

VCC 5-6

21

65

21

65

216

5

561

2

Note: Manufacturing Default is RI.

2-6. I-BUTTON CONNECTOR

JI-BUTTON1: i-Button Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 COM3_DTR_R_I

2 COM3_RXD_R_I

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2-7. I-BUTTON FUNCTION SELECTION

JP14, JP15, JP16: i-Button Function Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

COM 3 1-2

JP14/15/16

111

i-Button* 2-3

JP14/15/16

111

Note: Manufacturing Default is COM3.

*When these jumpers are set as ‘i-Button,’ the COM3-1 connector will not function.

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2-8. LAN & USB CONNECTOR

JRJ45USB23: LAN & USB Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 LAN1_MDIP0 A1 VCC5

2 LAN1_MDIN0 A2 USB2-

3 LAN1_MDIP1 A3 USB2+

4 LAN1_MDIN1 A4 GND

5 LAN1_MDIP2 B1 VCC5

6 LAN1_MDIN2 B2 USB3-

7 LAN1_MDIP3 B3 USB3+

8 LAN1_MDIN3 B4 GND

2-9. MINI-DIN & USB CONNECTOR

JPS2USB01: MINI-DIN and USB Connectors
The MINI-DIN connector can support keyboard, Y-cable, or PS/2 Mouse.
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 GND 8 VCC5

2 USB0+ 9 GND

3 USB0- 10 KDAT

4 VCC5 11 MDAT

5 GND 12 V5SB

6 USB1+ 13 KCLK

7 USB1- 14 MCLK

JRJ45

USB23

Orang

e

Green

A4

A1

B4B1

10

11

12

9

1314

1

4

5

8

JPS2USB01

MS

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2-10. USB CONNECTOR

USB5: Internal USB Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 USB5­2 USB5+
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND

USB8: Internal USB Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 USB8­2 USB8+
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND

USB9: Internal USB Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 USB9­2 USB9+
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND

1 5

USB8

1

5

1 5

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USB10-1, USB10-2 (Optional): Two USB Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 5V
2 USB10­3 USB10+
4 GND

U

SB10-1

41

41

U

SB10-2

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2-11. CASH DRAWER CONNECTOR

DRW1: Cash Drawer Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 GND
2 Drawer Open
3 Drawer Sense
4 +12V
5 NC
6 GND

PB-3251 cash drawer control in GPIO port

 To Open Drawer1 (GPIO 7):

Write "0"h to I/O space register "50C"h Bit 7

 To Close Drawer1

Write "1"h to I/O space register "50C"h Bit 7

 Detect Drawer1 Status

Read I/O space register "50C"h (GPIO 6)
Definition (bit4)

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2-12. CASH DRAWER POWER SELECTION

JP13: Cash Drawer Power Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

+24V 1-2

1

+12V 2-3

1

Note: Manufacturing Default is +24V.

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2-13. LED CONNECTOR

JLED1-1: Power indication LED Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 PWR_LED
2 5V

JLED1-2: Power, HDD, LAN indication LED Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 5V
2 PWR_LED
3 3.3V
4 HDD_LED
5 LAN1_LINK_ACTJ
6 LAN1_LED0

JLED2: Power indication LED Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 5V
2 HD_LED
3 PWR_LED
4 3.3V

1

2

1 4

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2-14. FAN CONNECTOR

FAN1: System Fan Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 GND
2 VCC12
3 SYS_FANIN
4 SYS_FANOUT

FAN2: CPU Fan Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 GND
2 VCC12
3 SYS_FANIN
4 SYS_FANOUT

1 4

1 4

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2-15. POWER CONNECTOR

J1: Provide 12 Voltage Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 VCC12
2 GND
3 VCC12

2-16. POWER SWITCH CONNECTOR

SW1, SW2-1, SW2-2: Power Switch Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 LPC_PWRBTNJ
2 PCH_PWRBTNJ_LOW

SW1/

SW2-2

1

2

SW2-1

1 2

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2-17. POWER FOR THERMAL PRINTER CONNECTOR

PRT_PWR1: Power for Thermal Printer Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 VCC24SB
2 VCC24SB
3 GND
4 GND

2-18. EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR

SPK1, SPK2: External Speaker Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 SPK_GND
2 SPK_OUT

1 4

1 2

SPK1/

SPK2

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2-19. INVERTER CONNECTOR

JINV1: Inverter Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 +12V
2 GND
3 LVDS_BKLTEN
4 BRCTR

JINV2: Inverter Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 +12V
2 +12V
3 GND
4 GND
5 LVDS_BKLTEN_R
6 BRCTR
7 GND

JINV3: Inverter Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 +12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 BRCTR
5 LVDS_BKLTEN
6 +12V

1 4

1

7

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2-20. LVDS VOLTAGE SELECTION

JP7: LVDS Voltage Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

3.3V

1-3
2-4

5

6

1

2

5V

3-5
4-6

5

6

1

2

Note: Manufacturing Default is 3.3V.

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2-21. LVDS CONNECTOR

LVDS1: LVDS Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 LVDS_VCC 16 CLKO+
2 GND 17 CLKO­3 NC 18 GND
4 NC 19 RINO2+
5 GND 20 RINO2­6 NC 21 GND
7 NC 22 RINO1+
8 GND 23 RINO1­9 NC 24 GND
10 NC 25 RINO0+
11 NC 26 RINO0­12 NC 27 NC
13 NC 28 NC
14 NC 29 LVDS_VCC
15 GND 30 LVDS_VCC

2-22. MSR/CARD READER CONNECTOR

PS2_1 & PS2_2: MSR/Card Reader Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 KB_CLK (Output)
2 KB_CLK_C (Input)
3 KB_DATA_C (Input)
4 KB_DATA (Output)
5 +5V
6 GND

PS2_1/
PS2_2

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2-23. SATA & SATA POWER CONNECTOR

SATA1, SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 G1

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 G2

5 RX-

6 RX+

7 G3

JPWR_4P1, JPWR_4P2: Serial ATA Power Connectors
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 VCC

2 GND

3 GND

4 VCC12

S

AT

A1

1

7

SATA2

1 7

JPWR_4P1

1

4

JPWR_4P2

1 4

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2-24. TOUCH PANEL CONNECTOR

TOUCH1: Touch Panel Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 LR (Low Right)
2 LL (Low Left)
3 Probe
4 UR (Up Right)
5 UL (Up Left)

TOUCH2: Touch Panel Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 LR (Low Right)
2 LL (Low Left)
3 Probe
4 UR (Up Right)
5 UL (Up Left)

JP21

15

1 5

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2-25. TOUCH PANEL SELECTION

JP6: Touch Panel Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

Elo

1-2
5-6

1

2

7

8

JP6

e-Turbo

3-4
7-8

1

2

7

8

JP6

Note: Manufacturing Default is Elo.

JP27: Touch Panel Selection

The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

Elo

1-2
5-6

1

2

7

8

JP27

3M

3-4
7-8

1

2

7

8

JP27

Note: Manufacturing Default is Elo.

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2-26. CLEAR CMOS DATA SELECTION

JP2: Clear CMOS Data Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

Normal Open

1

Clear CMOS*

1-2

1

Note: Manufacturing Default is Normal.

*To clear CMOS data, you must power-off the computer and set the jumper to

“Clear CMOS” as illustrated above. After five to six seconds, set the jumper back
to “Normal” and power-on the computer.

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2-27. PRINTER CONNECTOR

LPT1: LPT Connector
The pin assignments are as follows:

PIN ASSIGNMENT PIN ASSIGNMENT

1 STBJ 14 ALFJ
2 PDR0 15 ERRJ
3 PDR1 16 PAR_INITJ
4 PDR2 17 SLCTINJ
5 PDR3 18 GND
6 PDR4 19 GND
7 PDR5 20 GND
8 PDR6 21 GND
9 PDR7 22 GND
10 ACKJ 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND
12 PE 25 GND
13 SLCTJ 26 NC

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2-28. LVDS OUTPUT RESOLUTION SELECTION

JP22, JP23, JP24, JP25: LVDS Output Resolution Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER

SETTING

JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

15" 24bit
1024 x768

JP22 (2,3)
JP23 (1,2)
JP24 (2,3)
JP25 (2,3)

3

1

JP22

3

1

JP23

3

1

JP24

3

1

JP25

15" 18bit
1024 x768

JP22 (1,2)
JP23 (2,3)
JP24 (2,3)
JP25 (2,3)

3

1

JP22

3

1

JP23

3

1

JP24

3

1

JP25

Note: Manufacturing Default is 15" 24bit 1024 x768.

2-29. SECURITY OVERRIDE MODE SETTING

JP26: Flash Descriptor Security Override/Intel ME Debug Mode
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

Disable Open

1

JP26

Enable 1-2

1

JP26

Note: Manufacturing Default is Disable.

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2-30. LVDS BACKLIGHT TYPE SELECTION

JP21: LVDS Backlight Type Selection
The jumper settings are as follows:

SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION

LED 1-2

1

3

JP21

CCFL 2-3

1

3

JP21

Note: Manufacturing Default is LED.

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SOFTWARE
UTILITIES

This chapter provides the detailed information users need to install
driver utilities for the system.

Sections included:

 Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility

 VGA Driver Utility

 LAN Driver Utility

 Sound Driver Utility

 Touch Screen Driver Utility

 Wireless Driver Utility (Optional)

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3-1. INTRODUCTION

Enclosed with the PA-6970 Series package is our driver utilities, which comes in a
CD ROM format. Refer to the following table for driver locations.

FILENAME
(Assume that CD ROM drive is D:)

PURPOSE

 D:\Driver\Plaform\XP,POSReady2009 (32-bit)\Main

Chip

 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7 (32-bit)\Main Chip
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7 (64-bit)\Main Chip

Intel® Chipset Software
Installation Utility

 D:\Driver\Plaform\XP,POSReady2009(32-bit)\VGA
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(32-bit)\VGA
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(64-bit)\VGA

Intel® HD Graphics for
VGA driver installation

 D:\Driver\Plaform\XP,POSReady2009(32-bit)\LAN
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(32-bit)\LAN
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(64-bit)\LAN

Realtek RTL8111F for
LAN driver installation

 D:\Driver\Plaform\XP,POSReady2009(32-bit)\Sound
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(32-bit)\Sound
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(64-bit)\Sound

Realtek ALC888S High
Definition Audio
Codecs for

Sound driver

installation

 D:\Driver\Plaform\XP,POSReady2009(32-bit)\ME_SW
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(32-bit)\ME_SW
 D:\Driver\Plaform\Win7,POSReady7(64-bit)\ME_SW

Intel® Management
Engine Interface
Installation

D:\Driver\Flash BIOS Aptio (EFI) BIOS

update utility

D:\Driver\Device Driver installation for

touch screen,

embedded

printer, wireless, MSR,
etc.

Note: Be sure to install the driver utilities right after the OS is fully installed.

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3-2. INTEL® CHIPSET SOFTWARE INSTALLATION UTILITY

3-2-1. Introduction

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the
Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset
components will be configured. This is needed for the proper functioning of the
following features.

- Core PCI and ISAPNP Services

- AGP Support

- SATA Storage Support

- USB Support

- Identification of Intel® Chipset Components in Device Manager

3-2-2. Installation of Intel

®

Chipset Driver

The utility pack is to be installed only for Windows XP/7 series, and it should be
installed right after the OS installation. Please follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “Main Chip” folder where the Chipset driver is located (depending on

your OS platform).

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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3-3. VGA DRIVER UTILITY

The VGA interface embedded with the PA-6970 series can support a wide range of
display types. You can have dual displays via CRT and LVDS interfaces work
simultaneously.

1. Win XP Series

2. Win 7 SerIes

3. POSReady 2009

4. POSReady 7

3-3-1. Installation of VGA Driver

To install the VGA Driver, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “VGA” folder where the VGA driver is located (depending on your OS

platform).

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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3-4. LAN DRIVER UTILITY

The PA-6970 Series is enhanced with LAN function that can support various network
adapters. Installation platform for the LAN driver is listed as follows:

1. Win XP Series

2. Win 7 Series

3. POSReady 2009

4. POSReady 7

For more details on the Installation procedure, please refer to the Readme.txt file
found on LAN Driver Utility.

3-4-1. Installation of LAN Driver

To install the LAN Driver, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “LAN” folder where the LAN driver is located (depending on your OS

platform).

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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3-5. SOUND DRIVER UTILITY

The sound function enhanced in this system is fully compatible with Windows XP/7
series. Below, you will find the content of the Sound driver.

1. Win XP Series

2. Win 7 Series

3. POSReady 2009

4. POSReady 7

3-5-1. Installation of Sound Driver

To install the Sound Driver, refer to the readme.txt file on the driver disc
(:\Sound\Realtek\Readme.txt).

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “Sound” folder where the Sound driver is located (depending on your OS

platform).

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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3-6. TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER UTILITY

The touch screen driver utility can only be installed on a Windows platform (XP/7
series), and it should be installed right after the OS installation.

1. Win XP Series

2. Win 7 Series

3. POSReady 2009

4. POSReady 7

3-6-1. Installation of Touch Screen Driver

To install the Touch Screen Driver, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “Device/Touchscreen” folder where the Touch Screen Driver is located.

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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3-7. WIRELESS DRIVER UTILITY (OPTIONAL)

The wireless driver utility can only be installed on a Windows platform (XP/7 series,
POSReady 2009/7), and it should be installed right after the OS installation.

1. Win XP Series

2. Win 7 Series

3. POSReady 2009

4. POSReady 7

3-7-1. Installation of Wireless Driver

To install the Wireless Driver, follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB-CD ROM device to PA-6970 and insert the driver disk inside.

2. Enter the “Device/Embedded Wireless Module” folder where the Wireless driver is

located.

3. Click Setup.exe file for driver installation.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Once installation is completed, shut down the system and restart the PA-6970 for

the changes to take effect.

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AMI
BIOS SETUP

This chapter shows how to set up the AMI BIOS.

Sections included:

 Introduction

 Entering Setup

 Main

 Advanced

 Chipset

 Boot

 Security

 Save & Exit

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4-1. INTRODUCTION

The system PA-6970 uses an AMI Aptio BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral
Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated. The SPI Flash contains the
BIOS Setup program, Power-on Self-Test (POST), the PCI auto-configuration utility,
LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.

Aptio is AMI’s BIOS firmware based on the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface) Specifications and the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI. The
UEFI specification defines an interface between an operating system and platform
firmware. The interface consists of data tables that contain platform-related
information, boot service calls, and runtime service calls that are available to the
operating system and its loader. These provide standard environment for booting an
operating system and running pre-boot applications.

Following illustration shows Extensible Firmware Interface’s position in the software
stack.

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EFI BIOS provides an user interface allow users the ability to modify hardware
configuration, e.g. change system date and time, enable or disable a system component,
decide bootable device priorities, setup personal password, etc., which is convenient
for modifications and customization of the computer system and allows technicians
another method for finding solutions if hardware has any problems.

The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the
computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <Del> or <ESC> key
after the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The
settings are shown below.

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4-2. ENTERING SETUP

When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power-On Self Test (POST)
routines and the following message will appear on the lower screen:

POST Screen

As long as this message is present on the screen you may press the <Del> or <ESC>
key to access the Setup program.

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In a moment, the main menu of the Aptio Setup Utility will appear on the screen:

Setup program initial screen

You may move the cursor by up/down keys to highlight the individual menu items.
As you highlight each item, a brief description of the highlighted selection will
appear at the bottom of the screen.

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4-3. MAIN

Main screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

BIOS Vendor No changeable options Displays the BIOS vendor.
Core Version No changeable options Displays the current BIOS core

version.
Compliancy No changeable options Displays the current UEFI version.
Project Version No changeable options Displays the version of the BIOS

currently installed on the platform.
Build Date and

Time

No changeable options Displays the date of current BIOS

version.
ME FW

Version

No changeable options Displays the current ME version.

ME Firmware
SKU

No changeable options Displays the current ME SKU.

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BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

System
Language

English BIOS Setup language.

System Date Month, day, year Specifies the current date.
System Time Hour, minute, second Specifies the current time.
Access Level No changeable options Displays the current user level.

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4-4. ADVANCED

Advanced screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

S5 RTC Wake
Settings

Sub-Menu Enable system to wake from S5 using

RTC alarm.
CPU Configuration Sub-Menu CPU configuration parameters.
SATA Configuration Sub-Menu SATA device options settings.
USB Configuration Sub-Menu USB configuration parameters.
W83627UHG Super

IO Configuration

Sub-Menu System super IO chip configuration.

W83627UHG H/W
Monitor

Sub-Menu Monitor hardware status.

WatchDog
Configuration

Sub-Menu Watchdog timer for system reset.

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4-4-1. Advanced - S5 RTC Wake Settings

5S RTC Wake settings screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Wake up with
fixed time

- Disabled

- Enabled

Enable wake up feature with fixed
time.

Wake up hour Multiple options

ranging from 0 to 23

Sets the hour for wake up.

Wake up
minute

Multiple options
ranging from 0 to 59

Sets the minute for wake up.

Wake up
second

Multiple options
ranging from 0 to 59

Sets the second for wake up.

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5S RTC Wake settings screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Wake system
with dynamic
time

- Disabled

- Enabled

Enable wake up feature with dynamic

time.

Wake up
minute increase

Multiple options
ranging from 1 to 5

Sets the minute for wake up.

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4-4-2. Advanced - CPU Configuration

CPU Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

CPU Signature No changeable options Reports the CPU Signature
Microcode

Patch

No changeable options Reports the CPU Microcode Patch

Version.
Max CPU

Speed

No changeable options Reports the maximum CPU Speed.

Min CPU
Speed

No changeable options Reports the minimum CPU Speed

CPU Speed No changeable options Reports the current CPU Speed
Processor

Cores

No changeable options Displays number of physical cores in

processor.
Intel HT

Technology

No changeable options Reports if Intel Hyper-Threading

Technology is supported by processor

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BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Intel VT-x
Technology

No changeable options Reports if Intel VT-x Technology is

supported by processor.
Intel SMX

Technology

No changeable options Reports if Intel SMX Technology is

supported by processor.
64-bit No changeable options Reports if 64-bit is supported by

processor.
L1 Data Cache No changeable options Displays size of L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache No changeable options Displays size of L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache No changeable options Displays size of L2 Cache.
L3 Cache No changeable options Displays size of L3 Cache.
Active

Processor
Cores

- All

- 1/2/3…

Choose the number of cores to be

enabled in current processor.

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4-4-3. Advanced - SATA Configuration

SATA Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

SATA Controller(s) - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable SATA Device.

SATA Mode
Selection

No changeable
options

Configures SATA as following:

IDE: Set SATA operation mode to

IDE mode.
IDE Legacy / Native

Mode Selection

- Native

- Legacy

Select IDE operation mode as Naïve

mode or Legacy mode.

SATA0 [drive] Displays the drive installed on this

SATA port 0. Shows [Empty] if no

drive is installed.
SATA1 [drive] Displays the drive installed on this

SATA port 1. Shows [Empty] if no

drive is installed.

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4-4-4. Advanced - USB Configuration

USB configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

USB Devices No changeable options Displays number of available USB

devices.
Legacy USB

Support

- Disabled

- Enabled

- Auto

Enables support for legacy USB.

EHCI Hand-off - Disabled

- Enabled

This is a workaround for OSes w/o

EHCI hand-off support.

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4-4-5. Advanced - W83627UHG Super IO Configuration

W83627UHG Super IO configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Super IO Chip No changeable

options

Displays the super IO chip model and

its manufacturer.
Serial Port 0

Configuration (COM1)

Sub-menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 0

(COM1)
Serial Port 1

Configuration (COM2)

Sub-menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 1

(COM2)
Serial Port 2

Configuration (COM3)

Sub-menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 2

(COM3)
Serial Port 3

Configuration (COM4)

Sub-menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 3

(COM4)
Parallel Port

Configuration

Sub-menu Set Parameters for LPT port.

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Serial Port 0 Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Serial Port - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable COM

1.

Device Settings No changeable options Displays current settings

of COM 1.

Change
Settings

- Auto

- IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

- IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

Select IRQ and I/O
resource for the COM 1.

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Serial Port 1 Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Serial Port - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable COM

2.

Device Settings No changeable options Displays current settings

of COM 2.

Change
Settings

- Auto

- IO=2F8h; IRQ=3

- IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

Select IRQ and I/O
resource for the COM 2.

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Serial Port 2 Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Serial Port - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable COM

3.

Device Settings No changeable options Displays current settings

of COM 3.

Change
Settings

- Auto

- IO=3E8h; IRQ=3

- IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

Select IRQ and I/O
resource for the COM 3.

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Serial Port 3 Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Serial Port - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable COM

4.

Device Settings No changeable options Displays current settings

of COM 4.

Change
Settings

- Auto

- IO=2E8h; IRQ=3

- IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

Select IRQ and I/O
resource for the COM 4.

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Parallel Port Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Parallel Port - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable or disable the printer
port.

Device Settings No changeable options Displays current settings of

the printer port.

Change
Settings

- Auto

- IO=378h; IRQ=5

- IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,10,11,12

- IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,10,11,12

Select IRQ and I/O resource
for the printer port..

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BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Device Mode - STD Printer Mode

- SPP Mode

- EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode

- EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode

- ECP Mode

- ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode

- ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode

Selects the mode for the
parallel port. Not available
if the parallel port is
disabled.

 SPP is Standard Parallel

Port mode, a bi­directional mode for
printers.

 EPP is Enhanced Parallel

Port mode, a high-speed
bi-directional mode for
non-printer peripherals.

 ECP is Enhanced

Capability Port mode, a
high-speed bi-directional
mode for printers and
scanners.

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4-4-6. Advanced - W83627UHG H/W Monitor

W83627UHG H/W Monitor screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Smart Fan
Function

- Disabled

- Enabled

Enable smart fan feature.

SYS Temp No changeable options Displays system's temperature.
CPU Temp No changeable options Displays processor's temperature.
SysFan Speed No changeable options Displays fan speed of the System fan.
CpuFan Speed No changeable options Displays fan speed of the CPU fan.
VCORE No changeable options Displays voltage level of the

+VCORE in supply.
+12V No changeable options Displays voltage level of the +12V in

supply.
+1.5V No changeable options Displays voltage level of the +1.5V in

supply.

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BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

+1.05V No changeable options Displays voltage level of the +1.05V

in supply.
+5V No changeable options Displays voltage level of the +5V in

supply.
VSB5 No changeable options Displays voltage level of the +5VSB

in supply.
VBAT No changeable options Displays voltage level of the backup

CMOS battery.

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4-4-6-1. W83627UHG H/W Monitor – Smart Fan Mode Configuration

Smart Fan Mode Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

System fan
mode

- Manual Mode

- Thermal CruiseTM
Mode

Configures the smart fan.

System fan
PWM output
duty

Multiple options
ranging from 0 to 255

CPU Fan PWM output duty

CPU fan mode - Manual Mode

- Thermal CruiseTM
Mode

Configures the smart fan.

CPU fan PWM
output duty

Multiple options
ranging from 0 to 255

CPU Fan PWM output duty

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4-4-7. Advanced - Watchdog Configuration

Watchdog configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Watchdog
count mode

- Second

- Minute

Selects unit for watchdog timer.

Watchdog
timeout value

Multiple options
ranging from 0 to 255

Sets the desired value for watchdog

timer. 0 means disabled.

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4-5. CHIPSET

Chipset screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

PCH-IO Configuration Sub-menu PCH Parameters.
System Agent (SA)

Configuration

Sub-menu System Agent (SA) Parameters.

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4-5-1. Chipset – PCH IO Configuration

PCH IO Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Intel PCH RC
Version

No changeable option Displays the PCH source code module

version
Intel PCH SKU

Name

No changeable option Displays PCH product SKU name.

Intel PCH Rev
ID

No changeable option Displays onboard PCH chip revision.

Restore AC
Power Loss

- Power Off

- Power On

Select AC power state when power is

re-applied after a power failure.

 Power Off keeps the power off till

the power button is pressed.

 Power On makes system power on

after restores AC power to the
board.

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4-5-2. Chipset – System Agent (SA) Configuration

System Agent (SA) Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

System Agent
Bridge Name

No changeable options Displays the CPU/NB bridge name

System Agent
RC Version

No changeable options Displays the IVB source code module

version

VT-d
Capability

No changeable options Display this chipset support VT-d or

not.

Graphics
Configuration

Sub-menu Configure Graphic Settings.

Memory
Configuration

Sub-menu Memory Configuration Parameters

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Graphics Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

IGFX VBIOS
Version

No changeable options Displays the VBIOS version of

integrated graphic controller.
IGfx Frequency No changeable options Displays the frequency of integrated

graphic controller.
LCD Control Sub-menu LCD Control Parameters.

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LCD Control screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Primary IGFX
Boot Display

- LVDS + CRT

- CRT

- LVDS

Select primary display device

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Memory Configuration screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Memory
Information

No changeable option
lists.

Displays the detail DRAM

information on platform.

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4-6. BOOT

Boot screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Setup Prompt
Timeout

Numeric Number of seconds to wait for setup

activation key.
Bootup

NumLock State

- On

- Off

Specifies the power-on state of the

NumLock Key.

Quiet Boot - Disabled

- Enabled

Enable/Disable Quiet Boot Options

Boot Option
#1~#n

- [Drive(s)]

- Disabled

Allows setting boot option listed in

Hard Drive BBS Priorities.

Hard Drive
BBS Priorities

Sub-Menu Allow user to select boot order of

available drive(s)
CSM

parameters

Sub-Menu Configure Option ROM execution,

boot options filters, etc.

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4-7. SECURITY

Security screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Administrator
Password

Password can be 3-20
alphanumeric
characters.

Specifies the administrator password.

User Password Password can be 3-20

alphanumeric
characters.

Specifies the user password.

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4-8. SAVE & EXIT

Save & Exit screen

BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Save Changes
and Exit

No changeable options Exits and saves the changes in CMOS

SRAM.
Discard

Changes and
Exit

No changeable options Exits without saving any changes

made in BIOS settings.

Save Changes
and Reset

No changeable options Saves the changes in CMOS SRAM

and resets.
Discard

Changes and
Reset

No changeable options Resets without saving any changes

made in BIOS settings.

Save Changes No changeable options Saves the changes done in BIOS

settings so far.

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BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose

Discard
Changes

No changeable options Discards the changes done in BIOS

settings so far.
Restore

Defaults

No changeable options Loads the optimized defaults for

BIOS settings.
Save as User

Defaults

No changeable options Saves the current values as user

defaults.
Restore User

Defaults

No changeable options Loads the user defaults for BIOS

settings.
Boot Override - [drive(s)] Forces to boot from selected

[drive(s)].

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SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY

This appendix contains exploded diagrams and part numbers of the PA­6970 system.

Sections included:

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Open & Close

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Stand

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Holder

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Disassembly

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 LCD Panel

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Inside Cover

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Main Board

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 Inverter Board

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 HDD Module

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 RFID Module

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 MSR Module

APPENDIX

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Appendix A System Assembly

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 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 2nd Display

 Exploded Diagram for PA-6970 VFD Module

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 OPEN & CLOSE

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 STAND

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 LCD HOLDER

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 LCD DISASSEMBLY

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 LCD PANEL

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 INSIDE COVER

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM FOR PA-6970 MAIN BOARD

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