PC 8172 ® ™ 17” TFT Expandable Intel Core 2 Duo Industrial Panel PC with 2 PCI User’s Manual
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Safety Approvals m CE Marking m FCC Class A m FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested in compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are meant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If not installed and used in accordance with proper instructions, this equipment might generate or radiate radio frequency energy and cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The PC 8172 Series does not come equipped with an operating system. An operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the computer. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any staticshielded devices.
a a Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static electricity on your body. When handling boards and components, wear a wristgrounding strap, available from most electronic component stores. Trademarks Acknowledgments ACNODES is a trademark of Acnodes Corp. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Table of Contents Disclaimers ........................................................................................................... ii Safety Approvals ................................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................iv C h a p t e r 1 ................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 1.
C h a p t e r 4 ................................................................................. 61 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 System ........................................................................................... 61 Touch Screen ................................................................................. 62 Specification ................................................................................... 62 Driver Installation – Windows 2000/XP/Vista....................................
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PC 8172 User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the PC 8172.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.1 General Description ® The PC 8172 is a 17” Industrial panel PC which features Intel ™ ® Core 2 Duo processor and Intel Q965 chipset to provide powerful computing performance. This panel PC also offers the expansion ability with two PCI slots. It adopts built-in speaker and WLAN module for wireless connectivity. Further, the PC 8172 fits in with Aluminum IP65/NEMA4 compliant front bezel.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.2 System Specifications 1.2.1 Main CPU Board a CPU f ® TM Socket LGA775 for Intel Core TM 2 Duo/Core Processor with FSB 533/800/1066 MHz Solo , max up to E6400. NOTE It doesn’t support the processor with FSB 1333 MHz, and it is not recommended to use Quad-Core CPU.
PC 8172 User’s Manual One DVI-I Output f Ethernet a f First port with i82566DM Gigabit Ethernet PHY, Second port with RTL8111B for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet Audio a f f HD Audio for two channels output MIC-In, Line-Out Storage a f Four SATA-300 interface Box-Header a f One 26-pin for shared LPT/FDD(optional) Expansion Slot a f 1.2.3 Two 32-bit PCI Master slots System Specification a 17” TFT LCD a Disk Drive Housing f One built-in slim type CD-ROM dive, f One internal 3.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a Heat Dispensing Design a Two slots for PCI expansion a Net Weight f 15 Kgs a Dimension (Main Body Size) f 450mm (17.71”)(W) x 150mm (5.90”)(D) x 370mm (14.56”)(H) a Operation Temperature f a 0℃to 40℃; Relative Humidity 50% Relative Humidity f 10% to 85% @ 40℃, Non-Condensing a Altitude f 10,000 ft. (3,000 meters) a Vibration (Operating) f 5 to 500 Hz, 1 G random a Shock (Operating) f 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.3 Dimensions This diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the PC 8172.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.4 1.4.1 Front View and I/O Outlets Front View Please refer to the following illustration for features and controls of the PC 8172 front bezel.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.4.2 I/O Outlets The following figure shows the I/O locations of the PC 8172. No 8 Connector No Connector 1 COM1 (RS-232/422/485) 7 COM 2 & COM 3 (RS-232) 2 DVI-I 8 Power Switch 3 Giga LAN x 2 9 AC power 4 IEEE 1394a x 2 10 PCI slots x 2 5 USB v2.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 1.5 Package List The package bundled with your PC 8172 should contain the following items: a a a a a a a a a a a PC 8172 x 1 AC power cord x 1 Panel mount kit x 7 Driver CD x1 LGA 775 CPU Cooler x 1 DVI TO VGA Adaptor x 1 a PS/2 Splitter – Y Cable x 1 SATA Cable x 1 Dual 3.5” HDD bracket kit with fan x 1 (Optional) Small HDD Kit for 2.
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PC 8172 User’s Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The PC 8172 is convenient for your various hardware configurations in flexible ways, such as CPU (Central Processing Unit), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), Memory Module (DRAM), CD-ROM, Add-On card, and more. The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware. It includes: f f f f f f f f f 2.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 1 Unscrew screws to remove the rear chassis. Step 2 Remove the riser card fix kit.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 3 Install the CPU and DDR DRAM in the PC 8172.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.2 Installing the Hard Disk Drive The PC 8172 offers a convenient drive bay module for users to install HDD. The system offers users one 3.5” Hard Disk Drives for installation. If you want to install dual 3.5” HDD, or 2.5” HDD, the PC 8172 also provides the dual 3.5” and dual 2.5” drive holder to meet your requirement. Please follow the steps: Note The hardware limitation is that the 2.5” HDD and 3.5” HDD CAN NOT exist simultaneously.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 4 Fix the Hard Disk to the HDD bracket and connect the cable to complete the installation. (4-1) (4-2) Installing Dual 3.5” HDD If installing the dual 3.5” HDD, please follow the steps: Step 1 Change HDD bracket from 3.5” to dual 3.5”.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 2 Fix the Hard Disk to the HDD bracket to complete the installation.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Note When installing Dual 3.5” HDD, users must install a fan to decrease system heat. Installation step as following: ¤ Installing fan when using dual 3.5” HDD Step 1 Screw the fan to the right side of cover.
PC 8172 User’s Manual (1-2) (1-3) Step 2 Connect power cable of fan to 3 pin fan connector (CN3) in motherboard.
PC 8172 User’s Manual (2-1) . (2-2) ¤ Installing 2.5” HDD If installing the 2.5” HDD, please follow the steps: Step 1 Change HDD rubber of HDD bracket from 3.5” to 2.5”.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 2 Fix the Hard Disk to the HDD bracket to complete the installation.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.3 CD-ROM Installation The PC 8172 offers a convenient drive bay module for users to install CD-ROM. When installing the CD-ROM, refer to the following instructions and illustration: Step 1 Unscrew screws to remove the rear chassis. Step 2 Remove the riser card fix kit. Step 3 Unscrew 4 screws which are around the chassis. Step 4 22 The CD-ROM can be taken out.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.4 Add-on Card Installation The PC 8172 provides a riser card for PCI slots expansion. The riser card assembly can accommodate both half-size expansion cards. To install the riser card, refer to the following figure and instructions below: Step 1 Remove the rear chassis. Setp 2 Remove the riser card fix kit. Step 3 Remove plates.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Step 4 24 Insert the add-on card in the socket firmly until it is completely seated.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.5 Serial Port Interface The PC 8172 has four onboard serial ports, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 are RS-232 Port Connector. The connector, COM1, COM2, COM3 are DB-9 connector, and the following table shows the pin assignments of this connector.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Pin Signal Pin Signal 21 NC 22 Ground 23 TXC+ 24 TXC- C1 CRT-RED C2 CRT-GREEN C3 CRT-BLUE C4 CRT-HSYNC C5 VGAGND NOTE It doesn’t support display in LCD and DVI-D simultaneously. DVI-D is only available after booting up in Windows XP.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.7 Ethernet The PC 8172 provides a NE2000 compatible Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces. For network connection, just plug in one cable end of the system’s 10/100/1000-Base-T Hub into a standard RJ-45 connector.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.8 Mountings Way – Panel/ Rack There are two mounting ways available for the PC 8172 system: Panel and Rack mounting. 2.8.1 Panel Mounting The PC 8172 is designed for panel mount application. To mount the PC 8172, the standard set of mounting kit (included in the system packaging) is needed.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 2.8.2 Rack Mounting The PC 8172 also support rack mounting. The rack mounting kit is optional. Please refer to the following procedure. 1. Fix five screws each side. 2. Complete the rack mounting.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Chapter 3 Phoenix-Award BIOS Utility The Phoenix-Award BIOS provides users with a built-in Setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save the Setup information whenever the power is turned off. 3.1 Entering Setup There are two ways to enter the Setup program.
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PC 8172 User’s Manual 3.4 The Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu appears on the screen. In the Main Menu, there are several Setup functions and a couple of Exit options for your selection. Use arrow keys to select the Setup Page you intend to configure then press to accept or enter its sub-menu.
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.5 Standard CMOS Setup Menu The Standard CMOS Setup Menu displays basic information about your system. Use arrow keys to highlight each item, and use or key to select the value you want in each item. a Date The date format is , . Press to show the calendar. day date month year a It is determined by the BIOS and read only, from Sunday to Saturday. It can be keyed with the numerical/ function key, from 1 to 31.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a IDE Primary Master/Primary Slave These items identify the types of each IDE channel installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types (Type 1 to Type 45) and 2 user’s definable types (Type User) for Enhanced IDE BIOS. Press /<+> or /<−> to select a numbered hard disk type, or directly type the number and press . Please be noted your drive’s specifications must match the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information.
PC8172 User’s Manual Press to return to the Main Menu page. 3.6 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure and improve your system, to set up some system features according to your preference.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a CPU Feature Scroll to this item and press to view the CPU Feature sub menu. a Hard Disk Boot Priority Scroll to this item and press to view the sub menu to decide the disk boot priority.
PC8172 User’s Manual a Virus Warning This option flashes on the screen. During and after the system boot up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system with the following message. You can run an anti-virus program to locate the problem. The default setting is “Disabled”. ! WARNING ! Disk boot sector is to be modified Type “Y” to accept write or “N” to abort write Award Software, Inc.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a First/Second/Third Boot Device These items let you select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd devices that the system will search for during its boot-up sequence. The wide range of selection includes Floppy, LS120, ZIP100, HDD0~3, SCSI, and CDROM. a Boot Other Device This item allows the user to enable/disable the boot device not listed on the First/Second/Third boot devices option above. The default setting is “Enabled”.
PC8172 User’s Manual a Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This option refers to character numbers typed per second by the keyboard. The default value is “6”. 6 characters per second 8 characters per second 10 characters per second 12 characters per second 15 characters per second 20 characters per second 24 characters per second 30 characters per second 6 8 10 12 15 20 24 30 a Typematic Delay (Msec) This option defines how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.
PC 8172 User’s Manual Use this item to enable or disable APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode that provides symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) for systems. MPS Version Control For OS This item specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS). Version 1.4 has extended configuration tables to improve support for multiple PCI bus configurations and provide future expandability.
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.7 Advanced Chipset Features This section contains completely optimized chipset’s features on the board that you are strongly recommended to leave all items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. a System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.
PC 8172 User’s Manual PCI Express Root Port Func Scroll to this item and press to view the sub menu to decide the PCI Express Port. a Press to return to the Advanced Chipset Featurs page. *** VGA Setting *** a PEG/Onchip VGA Control Use this item to choose the primary display card. a On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Use this item to set the VGA frame buffer size. a DVMT Mode DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) helps you select the video mode.
PC8172 User’s Manual a Boot Display This item is for Intel define ADD card only. Press to return to the Main Menu page. 3.8 Integrated Peripherals This section allows you to configure your SuperIO Device, IDE Function and Onboard Device.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a OnChip IDE Device Scroll to this item and press to view the sub menu OnChip IDE Device. ¤ ¤ ¤ IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
PC8172 User’s Manual ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Master/Slave PIO items on the menu. IDE Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 to 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. IDE Master/Slave UDMA Select the mode of operation for the IDE drive.
PC 8172 User’s Manual a Super IO Device Scroll to this item and press to view the sub menu Super IO Device. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ 46 Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install and-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The options available are Enabled, Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/2/3/4 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
PC8172 User’s Manual ¤ ¤ ¤ Parallel Port Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (printer) port. Select Normal unless your hardware and software require one of the other modes offered in this field. The options available are EPP1.9, ECP, SPP, ECPEPP1.7, EPP1.7. ECP Mode Use DMA Select a DMA channel for the parallel port for use during ECP mode. PWRON After PWR-Fail This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 3.9 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to save energy of your system effectively. It will shut down the hard disk and turn OFF video display after a period of inactivity.
PC8172 User’s Manual a ACPI Function This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The function is always “Enabled”. a ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
PC 8172 User’s Manual to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. a Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume When this item is set Auto, the system will run VGA BIOS if it is reaumed from the S3 state. a Power Management This option allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving for Doze, Standby, and Suspend modes. The table below describes each power management mode: It is maximum power savings, only available for SL CPUs. The inactivity period is 1 minute in each mode. It sets each mode.
PC8172 User’s Manual connect the fax/modem to the board Wake On Modem connector for working this feature. a Suspend Mode After the selected period of system inactivity (1 minute to 1 hour), all devices except the CPU shut off. The default value is “Disabled”. Disabled 1/2/4/6/8/10/2 0/30/40 Min/1 Hr System will never enter SUSPEND mode Defines the continuous idle time before the system entering SUSPEND mode.
PC 8172 User’s Manual ** Reload Global Timer Events ** Global Timer (power management) events can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode. a Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1 Use this item to configure the IDE devices monitored by the system. a FDD, COM, LPT Port Use this item to configure the FDD, COM and LPT ports monitored by the system.
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.10 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
PC 8172 User’s Manual interrupt to one of the following types in accordance with the type of devices using the interrupt: 1. Legacy ISA Devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, requiring a specific interrupt (such as IRQ4 for serial port 1). 2. PCI/ISA PnP Devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard, whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture. The default value is “PCI/ISA PnP”. a PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Some non-standard VGA display cards may not show colors properly.
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.11 PC Health Status This section supports hardware monitering that lets you monitor those parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speed of the board. a Shutdown Temperature It helps you set the maximum temperature they system can reach before powering down. a Current SYSTEM Temperature Show you the current system temperature.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 3.12 Frequency/Voltage Control This section is to control the CPU frequency and Supply Voltage, DIMM OverVoltage and AGP voltage. a CPU Clock Ratio Use this item to select the CPU’s frequency. a Auto Detect PCI Clk The enabled item can automatically disable the clock source for a PCI slot without a module, to reduce EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference).
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.13 Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values to your system configuration. These default settings are optimal and enable all high performance features. To load SETUP defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter “Y”. If not, enter “N”.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 3.14 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of then. The differences between are: 1. 2. Supervisor password: can enter and change the options of the setup menus. User password: just can enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
PC8172 User’s Manual 3.15 Save & Exit Setup This allows you to determine whether or not to accept the modifications. Typing “Y” quits the setup utility and saves all changes into the CMOS memory. Typing “N” brigs you back to Setup utility.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 3.16 Exit Without Saving Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the changes you have made in this session. Typing “Y” will quit the Setup utility without saving the modifications. Typing “N” will return you to Setup utility.
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PC 8172 User’s Manual Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4.1 System PC 8172 supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista. To facilitate the installation of the system driver, please carefully read the instructions in this chapter before start installing. 1. Here is the path for the system driver: Panel series\PC 8172\Driver 2. Select all files, follow the installing procedure, and finally press OK.
PC8172 User’s Manual 4.2 Touch Screen 4.2.1 Specification Touch Screen 5-wire Analog Resistive type Touch Screen Controller DMC9000 (10-bit A/D converter inside) Communications RS-232 Baud Rate 19200 and 9600 baud selection Resolution 2048 x 2048 Mode Selection PnP or non-PnP Power Input 5V DC Power Consumption 12V: 23mA+ i where (i = v/touch screen sheet R) 5V: 20mA+ i where (i = v/touch screen sheet R) Mechanical Size 60(L) x 26(W) x 8.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 4.2.2 Driver Installation – Windows 2000/XP/Vista The PC 8172 provides a driver of the touch screen that users can install it under operating system Windows 2000/XP/Vista. To facilitate this touch screen driver installation, users should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before start the installation. 1. Insert Driver CD and follow the path to select the “Panel series\PC 8172\Driver \Step5 - Touch\Driver\Windows 2000_XP_Vista Universal Driver\Setup.exe”. 2.
PC8172 User’s Manual 4. Select the “Standard Calibrate” tab.
PC 8172 User’s Manual 5. Calibration: To adjust the display with touch panel, click “Calibration” and follow the calibrate point to do calibration; there are five points on screen for calibration. 6. Press OK.
PC8172 User’s Manual 4.2.3 Driver Installation - DOS ¤ Using “INSTALL.EXE” Utility to Install PenMount Software Driver 1. Insert Driver CD and select the Panel series\P1173841\Driver\Step5 - Touch\Driver\DOS\Install.exe 2. Press ENTER key to install the drivers to drive C or use keyboard to key-in the hard disc drive that you plan to install the driver. 3. The driver will ask “Do you want to modify your Autoexec.
PC 8172 User’s Manual C:\PENMOUNT\PMDETECT -N5 -N9 Do Calibration ¤ 1. To adjust the touch screen mapping properly to display screen, use PM.BAT (C:\PENMOUNT\PM) to do calibration. Choose “1” DO CALIBRATION (adjust screen mapping). 2. The message pops out to ask if you select the video mode number. Use keyboard to select starting the calibration, touch the uppercenter point, then right-center point, bottom-center point and leftcenter point in sequence.
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PC 8172 User’s Manual Appendix Power Supply Specification Power Supply FSP250-50GUB (250W, AC100~240V Input) 1. Electrical Requirements OUTPUT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The subject power supply will meet all electrical specifications below, over the full operation temperature range and dynamic load regulation. OUTPUT RATING Output Nominal Regulation Ripple/Noise Min Max 1 +3.3V ±5% 50mV 0.3A 16.8A 2 +5V ±5% 50mV 0.3A 12.0 A 3 +12V ±5% 120mV 1.5A 10.0 A 4 -12V ±10% 120mV 0.
PC8172 User’s Manual LOAD CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS The cross regulation defined as follows, the voltage regulation limits DC include DC Output ripple & noise. LOAD +3.3V +5V +12V -12V +5VSB Condition_1 Condition_2 Condition_3 Condition_4 Condition_5 Condition_6 Condition_7 Condition_8 X 0.5A 0.5A 1A 1A 4.5A 12A 17A X 0.3A 2A 2A 10A 18A 2A 9.7A X 1A 2A 17A 4A 12A 2A 10.5A X 0A 0.8A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A 0A 0.8A 2A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A 2A HOLD-UP TIME (@FULL LOAD) 115V / 60Hz : 17 mSec. Minimum.
PC 8172 User’s Manual SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION Output short circuit is defined to be a short circuit load of less than 0.1 ohm. In the event of an output short circuit condition on +3.3V, +5V or +12V output, the power supply will shutdown and latch off. The power supply shall return to normal operation after the short circuit has been removed and the power switch has been turned off for no more than 2 seconds.
PC8172 User’s Manual f f 4. Vibration: 0.25G, 10~250Hz Shock: -40G, 11mSec for Storage, -10G, 11mSec for operating Reliability The power supply reliability, when calculated by MILHDBK;latest revision, are exceed 100,000 hours with all output at maximum load and an ambient temperature of 25℃. 5. Safety NEMKO EN 60950 TUV EN60950 OR VDE EN60950 UL 60950 CSA 22.2 NO.
