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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC

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IEI Technology Corp.

User Manual

MODEL:

AFL2-W15A-N270/L325

Panel PC with Touch Screen Intel

or AMD CPU

Gigabit Ethernet, USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA

RoHS Compliant, IP 64 Protection

Rev. 1.01 – 28 June 2013

Summary of content (165 pages)

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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC with Touch Screen Intel® or AMD CPU Gigabit Ethernet, USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA RoHS Compliant, IP 64 Protection User Manual Page i Rev. 1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 28 June 2013 1.01 Updated Section 2.8: Mounting the System 28 March, 2011 1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Copyright 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 3 1.3 FEATURES ............................................................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.8 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 36 2.8.1 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 36 2.8.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 38 2.8.3 Stand Mounting ................................................................................................ 40 2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 77 3.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................................. 78 3.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 80 3.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 82 3.5.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS .........................................................................110 B.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................110 B.2.2 Create Partitions ............................................................................................ 111 B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications ......................................114 B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition..........
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 ...............................................................................................2 Figure 1-2: Front Panel ..................................................................................................................4 Figure 1-3: Rear Panel....................................................................................................................5 Figure 1-4: AFL2-W15A-N270 Bottom Panel..................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-30: AFL2-W15A-N270 Bottom Panel............................................................................44 Figure 2-31: AFL2-W15A-L325 Bottom Panel ............................................................................45 Figure 2-32: LAN Connection ......................................................................................................45 Figure 2-33: Serial Device Connector...........................................................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu .................................................................................. 126 Figure B-27: Restore Factory Default ...................................................................................... 127 Figure B-28: Recovery Complete Window .............................................................................. 127 Figure B-29: Backup System....................................................................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ...........................................................................................................3 Table 1-2: System Specifications..................................................................................................8 Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................13 Table 2-2: Slot 1 and Slot 2 Pinouts (for Type A Module)...
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................55 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................56 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ...............................................................................................57 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.....................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Chapter 1 1 Introduction Page 1
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 The Afolux panel PCs are all-in-one panel PCs with all the elements of a desktop computer contained in a single, slim package, no bigger than a thick monitor. The Afolux panel PCs can be mounted on a desktop monitor stand and save a huge amount of desktop space by including all the computer components behind the screen. All models include a touch screen interface.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 1.2 Model Variations There are six models of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 series. The model variations are listed below. AFL2-W15AN270/R/1G-R10 CPU RFID Reader 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom N/A processor N270 N270/R-EM/1G-R10 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom EM card reader. processor N270 N270/R-MF/1G-R10 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom Mifare card reader. processor N270 L325/R/1G-R10 1.6GHz AMD™ ASB1 dual N/A core L325 L325/R-EM/1G-R10 1.6GHz AMD™ ASB1 dual EM card reader.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 1.4 External Overview The AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 consists of a screen and rear panel that covers the back, sides and top. The rear panel contains a smaller access panel, all the cable connections and the mounting holes. 1.4.1 Front Panel The front side of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 is a flat panel LCD screen surrounded by a plastic frame. Figure 1-2: Front Panel 1.4.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 1-3: Rear Panel 1.4.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 1-4: AFL2-W15A-N270 Bottom Panel Figure 1-5: AFL2-W15A-L325 Bottom Panel 1.5 Internal Overview All the components are contained under the rear panel. The internal components include the touch panel module and the motherboard. The motherboard has memory, a wireless module, a SATA hard drive bay, and three expansion interfaces. Optionally, an HSDPA module can be installed in any of the models.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 1.6 Specifications The technical specifications for the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 systems are listed in Table 1-2. SPECIFICATIONS AFL2-W15A-N270 AFL2-W15A-L325 Mainboard AFLMB2-945GSE-N270 AFL2MB-780E-R10 CPU 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom processor N270 1.6GHz AMD™ ASB1 dual core L325 Chipset Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M AMD 780E + SB710 LCD Panel 15.6" Resolution 1366 x 768 Brightness 250 Contrast Ratio 500:1 LCD Colors 16.7 million Pixel Pitch 0.252 x 0.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC SPECIFICATIONS AFL2-W15A-N270 AFL2-W15A-L325 Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.1+EDR Bluetooth V2.1+EDR HSUPA Optional HSUPA Mobile Module (supports Optional HSUPA Mobile Module GSM 850, EGSM 900, DCS 1800 & 1900) (supports GSM 850, EGSM 900, DCS 1800 & 1900) RFID Reader EM 125 KHz card reader or (Optional) Mifare 13.56 MHz card reader (Detailed specifications are provided in Section 2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 1.7 Dimensions Width: 400 mm; Height: 267 mm; Depth: 54 mm.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Chapter 2 2 Installation Page 10
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC WARNING: When installing the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325, make sure to: Turn the power off: Chance of electrocution. Turn off the monitor and unplug it from the power supply. Only let certified engineers change the hardware settings: Incorrect settings can cause irreparable damage to the product. Install the monitor with assistance: The product is very heavy and may be damaged by drops and bumps. Two or more people should install the panel PC.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.1 Unpack the Panel PC To unpack the flat panel PC, follow the steps below: WARNING! Only remove the protective plastic cover stuck to the front screen after installation. The plastic layer protects the monitor surface during installation process. Step 1: Carefully cut the tape sealing the box. Only cut deep enough to break the tape. Step 2: Open the outside box. Step 3: Carefully cut the tape sealing the box. Only cut deep enough to break the tape.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Quantity Item 1 Screw set 1 Touch screen pen 1 Remote Control 1 Utility CD Image Table 2-1: Packing List If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately. 2.3 Hard Drive Installation This section outlines the installation of the hard drive in the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-1: Plastic Back Cover Retention Screws Step 2: Locate the HDD/CF card brackets. Unfasten screws and removed brackets (See figure below).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 3: Insert the SATA connector end of the HDD into the bracket to connect the motherboard SATA connector to the hard drive SATA connector as shown in the figure below. Figure 2–3: HDD Installation (shown with all covers removed) Step 4: Replace the brackets, covers and screws.Step0: 2.4 CompactFlash® Installation The installation for a CompactFlash® card is described in this section. 2.4.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2–4: CompactFlash® Slot Location (shown with all covers removed) Step 3: Install the CompactFlash® card into the slot (see figure below).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2–5: CompactFlash® Install (shown with all covers removed) Step 4: Replace the brackets, access panel and screws.Step0: 2.5 Expansion Module Installation This section outlines the installation of the expansion modules in the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-6: Plastic Back Cover Retention Screws Step 2: Locate the two bracket retention screws. Unfasten screws and remove the bracket (See figure below, indicated in yellow). If a serial port expansion module is installed, then remove the serial port retention screws before removing the bracket.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-7: Expansion module installation (shown with all covers removed) Step 3: Insert the expansion module connector end of the expansion module into the motherboard module connector to connect the module (See above). Step 4: Fasten the expansion module retention screws. Step 5: Replace the brackets, cover and screws.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.5.1 Expansion Module Slot Pinouts There are three connector for two kinds of expansion modules, Type A module and Type B module. Slot 1 and Slot 2 are for installing Type A module and Slot 3 is for Type B module. The pinouts of these slots are listed below. Pin Description Pin Description Notes 1 GND 2 GND Pin 27, 29, 31: +1.5 V (max. 2.1 A) 3 PETP1 4 PERP1 Pin 30, 32, 38: +3.3 V (max. 2.1 A) 5 PETN1 6 PERN1 Pin 44, 46 : +5 V (max 1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Pin Description Pin Description Two 1 DCD-5 2 DSR-5 Serial 3 RXD-5 4 RTS-5 Ports 5 TXD-5 6 CTS-5 7 DTR-5 8 RI-5 9 GND 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 DCD-6 14 DSR-6 15 RXD-6 16 RTS-6 17 TXD-6 18 CTS-6 19 DTR-6 20 RI-6 21 GND 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND One 25 PD7 26 PD6 Parallel 27 PD5 28 PD4 Port 29 PD3 30 PD2 31 PD1 32 PD0 33 -STB 34 -AFD 35 -ERR 36 -INIT 37 -SLIN 38 -ACK 39 BUSY 40 PE 41 SLCT 42 GND
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.6 USB Dongle Installation (AFL2-W15A-N270 only) The installation for an USB dongle is described in this section. Step 1: Remove the access panel and brackets as described in the HDD installation instructions. Step 2: Locate the USB dongle connector and install the USB dongle as shown below. Figure 2-8: USB Dongle Installation Step 3: Replace the bracket, access panel and screws.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.7 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Description Label Type CF card setup J2 2-pin header Clear CMOS J_CMOS1 3-pin header COM1 Pin 9 setting JP7 10-pin header COM3 Pin 9 setting JP8 6-pin header COM3 RX RS-232/422/485 select JP11 8-pin header COM3 RS-232/422/485 select JP9 12-pin header COM3 TX RS-422/485 select JP10 6-pin header Table 2-5: AFL2-W15A-L325 Jumpers 2.7.1 Access the Jumpers To access the jumpers, please remove the back panel and the internal aluminum chassis.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-N270 AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-9: CF Card Setup Jumper Location 2.7.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC If the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close the pins for a few seconds then remove the jumper clip. If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-10: Clear CMOS Jumper 2.7.4 COM 1 Port Pin 9 Select Jumper Label: JP5 (AFL2-W15A-N270) JP7 (AFL2-W15A-L325) Jumper Type: 10-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 2-8 Jumper Location: See Figure 2-11 The jumper configures pin 9 on COM1 connector. Pin 9 on the COM1 connector can be set as the ring (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V. The COM1 Pin 9 Setting jumper selection options are shown in Table 2-8.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-N270 AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-11: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations Page 28
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.7.5 COM 3 Port Pin 9 Select Jumper Label: JP7 (AFL2-W15A-N270) JP8 (AFL2-W15A-L325) Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 2-9 Jumper Location: See Figure 2-12 The jumper configures pin 9 on COM3 DB-9 connectors. Pin 9 on the COM3 DB-9 connector can be set as the ring (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V. The COM3 Pin 9 Setting jumper selection options are shown in Table 2-8.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-12: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations 2.7.6 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP8 (AFL2-W15A-N270) JP11 (AFL2-W15A-L325) Jumper Type: 8-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 2-10 Jumper Location: See Figure 2-13 The COM3 RX Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the RX serial communications port COM3 as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM3 RX Function Select jumper settings are shown in Table 2-10.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC The COM3 RX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-13.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.7.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP10 (AFL2-W15A-N270) JP9 (AFL2-W15A-L325) Jumper Type: 12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined) Jumper Settings: See Table 2-11 Jumper Location: See Figure 2-14 The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM3) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select settings are shown in Table 2-11.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-N270 AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-14: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location Page 33
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.7.8 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP11 (AFL2-W15A-N270) JP10 (AFL2-W15A-L325) Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 2-12 Jumper Location: See Figure 2-15 The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port connector as RS-422 as an RS-485. The COM3 TX Function Select jumper selection options are shown in Table 2-12.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AFL2-W15A-L325 Figure 2-15: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations 2.7.8.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM 3 are detailed below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.8 Mounting the System WARNING! The panel PC is very heavy. Two or more people should mount the panel PC. Dropping or bumping the panel PC during installation can cause serious or irreparable damage to the panel PC. The following installation options are available: Arm mounting Panel mounting Stand mounting Wall mounting The installation instructions are included with the stand, arm or mount. 2.8.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to its surface, lift the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 onto the interface pad of the mounting arm. Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. The AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 arm mount retention screw holes are shown in Figure 2-16.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-17: Arm Mounting (ARM-11-RS) 2.8.2 Panel Mounting To mount the panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the position on the panel to mount the flat panel PC. Step 2: Cut out a section corresponding to the size shown below. The size must be smaller then the outer edge. Recommended cutout sizes are shown below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-18: Cutout Step 3: Slide the flat panel PC through the hole until the aluminum frame is flush against the panel. Step 4: Align the panel mounting bracket screw holes with the VESA mounting holes on the rear of the panel PC. Step 5: Secure the two panel mounting brackets to the rear of the panel PC by inserting the four retention screws into the VESA mounting holes (Figure 2-19 n).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-19: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws 2.8.3 Stand Mounting To mount the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 using the stand mounting kit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the screw holes on the rear of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. This is where the bracket will be attached. Step 2: Align the bracket with the screw holes. Step 3: To secure the bracket to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 insert the retention screws into the screw holes and tighten them.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-20: Stand Mounting (Stand-A19) 2.8.4 Wall Mounting To mount the flat panel PC onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Figure 2-21: Wall Mount 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 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 the four pilot holes and tightening them (Figure 2-22).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-23: 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 2-24).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-24: Secure the Panel PC 2.9 Bottom Panel Connectors The bottom panel connectors extend the capabilities of the panel PC but are not essential for operation (except power).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-26: AFL2-W15A-L325 Bottom Panel 2.9.1 LAN Connection 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 connector on the bottom panel of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. 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 AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. See Figure 2-27.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.9.2 Serial Device Connection The serial device connectors are for connecting serial devices to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 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 2-28.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-29: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the onboard connector. Step 0: 2.9.4 VGA Monitor Connection The VGA output can be connected to an external VGA monitor. To connect the VGA monitor to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15 connector is shown in Chapter 3.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 2-30: VGA Connector Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 2.10 Power Connection The power cable connects the panel PC to the power supply. The power cable is required for operation of the panel PC. Step 1: Connect one end to the panel PC. Step 2: Connect the other end to the included power supply Step0: 2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Frequency 125 KHz, ASK Interface Wiegand 26 bits, ABA Track2, Serial TTL 9600bps, 8N1 Resolution > 8cm Transponders Supported Read only Dimensions L90.00x W22.5xH24.00 mm with cover Table 2-15: RFID Module Specifications for EM Models 2.11.2 RFID Module for MF Model Table 2-15 lists the specifications of the RFID module installed in the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 MF models. Model MF222 Power Requirements 5VDC+/-5% at 100 mA Frequency 13.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 2: Setup the port properties as shown below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 2.12 Driver Installation NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Chapter 3 3 BIOS Setup Page 52
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 3.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways. 1. Press the DELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or 2. Press the DELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message appears on the screen. 0.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Key Function 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 3-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 3.1.3 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 ESC or the F1 key again. 3.1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset System Overview ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ AMIBIOS Version :08.00.15 Build Date :05/14/10 ID: :H548MR12 Power Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: Î System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. Î System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. 3.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.3.2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.2 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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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.2.1 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. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Primary IDE Master ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Device :Not Detected ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 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. Î 32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer. 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel. Î 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. Î BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the Disabled specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs one sector at a time.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options. Î Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Î SWDMA0 Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s Î SWDMA1 Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s Î SWDMA2 Single Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 8.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA5 rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Î 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.3 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Parallel Port Address [Disabled] Use the Parallel Port Address option to select the parallel port base address. Î Disabled DEFAULT No base address is assigned to the Parallel Port Î Î 378 Parallel Port I/O port address is 378 Î 278 Parallel Port I/O port address is 278 Î 3BC Parallel Port I/O port address is 3BC Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select the mode the parallel port operates in.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î EPP+ECP The parallel port operates in the extended capabilities port (ECP) mode. The ECP mode supports bi-directional communication between the system and the parallel port device and the transmission rates between the two are much faster than the Normal mode The parallel port is also be compatible with EPP devices described above Î Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Use the Parallel Port IRQ selection to set the parallel port interrupt address.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î RS232 Î Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-232 DEFAULT Î RS485 Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-485 Î RS422 Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-422 Serial Port5 Address [338] Selects the serial port base address. Î Disabled No base address Î 3E8 I/O address 3E8 Î 338 DEFAULT Î 238 Î I/O address 338 I/O address 238 Serial Port5 IRQ [10] Use the Serial Port5 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 5.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î 11 DEFAULT IRQ address 11 3.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Hardware Health Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ CPU Temperature :61ºC/141ºF System Temperature :64ºC/147ºF SYS Fan Speed :2509 RPM CPU Core 1.1V 3.3V 5V 12V 1.8V 1.2V 5V Dual VBAT :0.880 V :1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC o o o o o o 5V 12V 1.8V 1.2V 5V Dual VBAT 3.3.5 ICP Power Configuration The ICP Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. Main Advanced PCIPNP Current Jumper Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Power Exit [AT Power] > ACPI Configuration > Power Configuration ÅÆ ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.5.1 ACPI Settings Use the ACPI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 9) to select the ACPI state when the system is suspended. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Power Exit ACPI Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend Mode [S1 (POS)] ÅÆ ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.5.2 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Î Resume on Ring [Disabled] Use the Resume on Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.6 Remote Access Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) 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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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below. Î Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Î Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Use the VT-UFT8 Combo Key Support option to enable additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard. The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers. VT100 does not support all keys on the standard PC 101-key layout, however.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset USB Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Module Version – 2.24.5-13.4 Power Exit Options Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse Legacy USB Support USB 2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Disabled Î Enabled Î Auto Legacy USB support disabled DEFAULT Legacy USB support enabled Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected Î USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller. Î FullSpeed Î HiSpeed The controller is capable of operating at 12 Mb/s DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at 480 Mb/s 3.3.7.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î POST waits 10 seconds for the USB mass storage 10 Sec device after the start unit command. Î 20 Sec DEFAULT POST waits 20 seconds for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. Î POST waits 30 seconds for the USB mass storage 30 Sec device after the start unit command. Î POST waits 40 seconds for the USB mass storage 40 Sec device after the start unit command. Î Device ## The Device## field lists the USB devices that are connected to the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. WARNING! Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are: Î IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 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.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. Î Disabled Î 16K 16 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices Î 32K 32 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices Î 64K 54 KB reserved for legacy ISA devices DEFAULT No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices 3.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 16) to configure advanced system boot options.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Use the AddOn ROM Display Mode option to allow add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Î Force BIOS DEFAULT The system forces third party BIOS to display during system boot. Î The system displays normal information during Keep Current system boot. Î Bootup Num-Lock [On] Use the Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must be modified during boot up.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î Spread Spectrum Mode [Disabled] The Spread Spectrum Mode option can help to improve CPU EMI issues. Î Disabled Î Enabled DEFAULT The spread spectrum mode is disabled The spread spectrum mode is enabled 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 17) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The drive sequence also depends on the boot sequence in the individual device section.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard drives are shown. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Hard Disk Drives ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ > 1st Drive [Hard Drive 1] > 2nd Drive [Hard Drive 2] > 3rd Drive [Hard Drive 3] Power Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.5.5 CD/DVD Drives Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives. When the menu is opened, the CD drives and DVD drives connected to the system are listed as shown below: 1st Drive [CD/DVD: PM-(part ID)] 2nd Drive [HDD: PS-(part ID)] 3rd Drive [HDD: SM-(part ID)] 4th Drive [HDD: SM-(part ID)] NOTE: Only the drives connected to the system are shown.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Security Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ÅÆ ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.7 Advanced Chipset Settings Use the Advanced Chipset Settings menu (BIOS Menu 22) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.7.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 25) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Northbridge Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ > ECC Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency (Tcl) :5.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Use the DRAM ECC Enable option to enable the hardware to report and correct memory errors and thereby automatically maintain the system. Î Î Disabled Î Enabled System cannot report and correct memory errors DEFAULT System can report and correct memory errors 4-Bit ECC Mode Use the 4-Bit ECC Mode to enable or disable the 4-Bit ECC mode (a.k.a.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC The following configuration options are available: Disabled (Default), 40ns, 80ns, 160ns, 320ns, 640ns, 1.28us, 2.56us, 5.12us, 10.2us, 20.5us, 41.0us, 81.9us, 163.8us, 327.7us, 655.4us, 1.31ms, 2.62ms, 5.24ms, 10.49ms, 20.97ms, 42.00ms, 84.00ms. Î Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Use the Data Cache BG Scrub option to enable the system to correct the L1 Data cache when idle. The following configuration options are available: Disabled (Default), 40ns, 80ns, 160ns, 320ns, 640ns, 1.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 3.7.3 Northbridge2 Configuration Use the Northbridge2 Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 25) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Northbridge2 Chipset Configuration RS780 CIMx Version : 4.6.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Î UMA Buffer Size [Auto] Use the UMA Buffer Size option to specify the memory to be reserved for the integrated graphics. The following configuration options are available: Î Auto 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Default Flat Panel Type Use the Flat Panel Type to determine the LCD panel resolution.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Southbridge Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Audio Controller [Auto] Power Exit Options Auto Azalia AC'97 Audio Only All Disabled ÅÆ ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Main Advanced PCIPNP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Chipset Exit Options ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Power Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation ÅÆ ↑ ↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Chapter 4 4 System Maintenance Page 97
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 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 AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 are described below. 4.2 Motherboard Replacement In the case of motherboard failure, please contact an IEI sales representative, reseller or system vendor.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 4-1: Back Cover Retention Screws 4.4 Memory Module Replacement The flat panel PC has a preinstalled memory module. If the memory module fails, take the steps below to replace it. Step 1: Remove the back cover. See Section 4.3 above.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure 4-2: AFL2-W15A-L325 SO-DIMM Slots (shown with all covers removed) Step 3: Remove the memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips outward from the socket. Step 4: Grasp the memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the socket. Step 5: Install the new memory module by inserting it at an angle, then pushing down until the clips snap into place (Figure 4-3).
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix A A Safety Precautions Page 101
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. Follow the electrostatic precautions outlined below whenever the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 is opened.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 may result in permanent damage to the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 and sever injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL2-W15A-N270/L325. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC A.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union - If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior. Be careful not to damage the small, removable components inside. Turn off before cleaning. Never drop any objects or liquids through the openings.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix B B One Key Recovery Page 106
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings. The IEI One Key Recovery tool menu is shown below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.1.1 System Requirement NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. To create the system backup, the main storage device must be split into two partitions (three partitions for Linux). The first partition will be for the operating system, while the second partition will be invisible to the operating system and contain the backup made by the one key recovery software.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: Specialized tools are required to change the partition size if the operating system is already installed. B.1.2 Supported Operating System The recovery CD is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system (OS). The supported OS versions are listed below. Microsoft Windows o o o o o o Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3 required) Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows CE 5.0 Windows CE 6.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: Installing unsupported OS versions may cause the recovery tool to fail. B.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore Windows system, a few setup procedures are required. Step 1: Hardware and BIOS setup (see Section B.2.1) 76 Step 2: Create partitions (see Section B.2.2) 76 Step 3: Install operating system, drivers and system applications (see Section B.2.3) 76 Step 4: Build-up recovery partition (see Section B.2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 4: Turn on the system. Step 5: Press the key as soon as the system is turned on to enter the BIOS. Step 6: Select the connected optical disk drive as the 1st boot device. (Boot Æ Boot Device Priority Æ 1st Boot Device). Step 7: Save changes and restart the computer. Continue to the next section for instructions on partitioning the internal storage.Step0: B.2.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 3: The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below. Figure B-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 4: Press <5> then . Figure B-4: Command Mode Step 5: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC system32>format F: /fs:ntfs /q /v:Recovery /y system32>exit Figure B-5: Partition Creation Commands Page 113
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 6: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.Step0: B.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications Install the operating system onto the unlabelled partition.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition Step 1: Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure B-6: Launching the Recovery Tool Step 4: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <2> then .
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC recovery files in Section B.2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this 76 partition. Figure B-8: Build-up Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system. Figure B-9: Press any key to continue Step 7: Eject the recovery CD.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Turn on the system. When the following screen displays (Figure B-10), press 76 the key to access the recovery tool.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure B-13). 76 Figure B-13: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in Figure B-14. Then click OK.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-14: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in Figure B-15. 76 Then click OK. Figure B-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called iei (Figure B-16). Click Save. The factory default image will then be saved in the 76 selected recovery drive and named IEI.GHO. WARNING: The file name of the factory default image must be iei.GHO.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-16: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure B-17 prompts, click High to make 76 the image file smaller.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure B-18: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure B-19). 76 Figure B-19: Image Creation Process Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure B-20. 76 Click Continue and close the Ghost window to exit the program.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. Step0: Figure B-21: Press Any Key to Continue B.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows. Please follow the steps below to setup recovery tool for Linux OS. Step 1: Hardware and BIOS setup. Refer to Section B.2.1. 76 Step 2: Install Linux operating system. Make sure to install GRUB (v0.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure B-22: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 ~ Step 3 described in Section B.2.2. Then type the following 76 commands (marked in red) to create a partition for recovery images.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-23: System Configuration for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified. In Linux system, enter Administrator (root). When prompt appears, type: cd /boot/grub vi menu.lst Figure B-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode) Step 6: Modify the menu.lst as shown below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure B-25) 76 Figure B-25: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 ~ Step 12 described in Section B.2.5 to create a factory default image. 76 B.4 Recovery Tool Functions After completing the initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing while booting up the system. The main menu of the recovery tool is shown below.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Figure B-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section B.2.5. 76 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition. 3. Restore your last backup: Restore the last system backup image 4. Manual: Enter the Symantec Ghost window to configure manually. 5. Quit: Exit the recovery tool and restart the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <1> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition. Figure B-27: Restore Factory Default Step 3: The screen is shown as in Figure B-28 when completed. Press any key to 76 reboot the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <2> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition. Figure B-29: Backup System Step 3: The screen is shown as in Figure B-30 when system backup is completed. 76 Press any key to reboot the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <3> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO). Figure B-31: Restore Backup Step 3: The screen is shown as in Figure B-32 when backup recovery is completed. 76 Press any key to reboot the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <4> and press in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually. Figure B-33: Symantec Ghost Window Step 3: When backup or recovery is completed, press any key to reboot the system.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC B.5 Other Information B.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key recovery. Please follow the steps below to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. Step 1: Copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver to a floppy disk and insert the floppy disk into a USB floppy disk drive.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 5: When the following window appears, press ~~to select “Specify Additional Device”. Step 6: In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then press . The user can now start using the SATA HDD.~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Step 7: After pressing , the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Continue to follow the setup procedure from Step 4 in Section B.2.2 Create 76 Partitions to finish the whole setup process.Step7: B.5.2 System Memory Requirement To be able to access the recovery tool by pressing while booting up the system, please make sure to have enough system memory. The minimum memory requirement is listed below.
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix C C BIOS Options Page 134~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .................................................................................................................55 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................................................................................................56 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ........................................................................................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC RTC Resume [Disabled] ......................................................................................................72 Remote Access [Disabled]..................................................................................................73 Serial Port Number [COM1].................................................................................................74 Base Address, IRQ [2F8h,3]................................................................................
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] ...........................................................................................93 UMA Buffer Size [Auto] .......................................................................................................94 Flat Panel Type.....................................................................................................................94 Current Jumper Setting..........................................................................
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix D D Expansion Module Dimensions Page 138~~
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC D.1 Type A Module Dimensions (for Slot 1 and Slot 2) The dimensions of Type A module are listed below.~~
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC D.2 Type B Module Dimensions (for Slot 3) The dimensions of Type B module are listed below.~~
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix E E Terminology Page 141~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface. ATA The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC DMA Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. DIO The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC LCD Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer. POST The Power-on Self Test (POST) is the pre-boot actions the system performs when the system is turned-on.
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix F F Watchdog Timer Page 145~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug.
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.~~
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix G G Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 148~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC G.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing X O O O O X Display X O O O O X Printed Circuit X O O O O X Metal Fasteners X O O O O O Cable Assembly X O O O O X Fan Assembly X O O O O X Power Supply X O O O O X O O O O O O Board Assemblies Battery O: This toxic
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些元件将会单独标示出来。部件名称有毒有害物质或元素铅汞镉六价铬多溴联苯多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 X O O O O X 显示 X O O O O X 印刷电路板 X O O O O X 金属螺帽 X O O O O O 电缆组装 X O O O O X 风扇组装 X O O O O X 电力供应组装 X O O O O X 电池 O O O O O O O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的
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~~AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC Appendix H H International Standards Compliance Page 152~~
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AFL2-W15A-N270/L325 Panel PC H.1 EN 60601-1, EN 60601-2 The LCD monitor complies with the EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-2 of related European standards. H.2 FCC We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules. H.