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  • Page 1 Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    4M - 1.7GHz Model) (PS-A) of Compact Panel Computers are multipurpose factory automa- tion (FA) computers, which embody Pro-face’s latest, cost-effective architecture. Before using the PS-A, read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the PS-A’s operation procedures and functions.

  • Page 3: Essential Safety Precautions

    Essential Safety Precautions This manual includes the following cautions concerning procedures that must be followed to operate the PS-A correctly and safely. Prior to operating the PS-A, be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit.
  • Page 4 After the PS-A’s backlight burns out, unlike the PS-A’s “Standby Mode”, the touch panel is still active. If the operator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and touches the panel, a potentially dangerous machine miss-operation can occur. If your PS-A’s backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the following steps to determine if the backlight is actu- ally burned out.
  • Page 5 HDD unit. In order to extend the lifetime of the hard disk, Pro-face recommends you set the Windows [Control panel]-[Power Management option]-[Turn off hard disks] selection to turn the hard disk off when the unit is not being operated.

  • Page 6: Information Symbols

    Indicates pages containing related information. Indicates steps used to accomplish a given task. (1) (2) Be sure to follow these steps in the order they are written. ® Refers collectively to the Compact Panel Computers PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz PS-A Model) units.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included in the PS-A’s package. Before using the PS-A, please confirm that all items listed here are present. PS-A (PS3700A-T41-ASU-P41) Installation Gasket (1) Installation Fasteners (4/set x 2) USB Cable Clamp (1) AC Power Cord (1) AC Power Cord Clamp (1) CD-ROM (1) Installation Guide (1)

  • Page 8: Ul/Csa Application Notes

    UL/CSA Application Notes The PS3700A-T41-ASU-P41 unit is a UL/CSA listed product (UL File No. E220851). Please pay special attention to the following instructions when applying for UL/CSA approval for machinery which includes this PS-A unit. The PS-A conforms as a component to the following standards: UL508 Industrial Control Equipment CAN/CSA22.2 No.14-1955 and CAN/CSA22.2 No.60950 PS3700A-T41-ASU-P41 (UL Registration Model No.:3180046-01)

  • Page 9: Ce Marking Notes

    CE Marking Notes The PS3700A-T41-ASU-P41 unit is a CE marked, EMC compliant product. <Complies with the following Standards> Safety EN60950 EN61000-6-4 (Group 1, Class A) EMS (EN61000-6-2) EN61131-2, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-4-12 47 CFR Part 15 Class A If the following requirements are not met, the PS-A may fail to meet EN60950 standard requirements.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction........................ 1 Essential Safety Precautions..................2 Information Symbols....................5 Package Contents ..................... 6 UL/CSA Application Notes ..................7 CE Marking Notes ..................... 8 Contents ........................9 CHAPTER 1 Overview 1.1 Prior to Operating the PS-A Unit..............1-2 1.2 PS-A Unit System Configuration..............1-3 1.2.1 Setting Up the Touch Panel Connection ...............1-4 1.2.2 Using the USB Interface (located on the front face) ..........1-4 1.3 PS-A Unit Part Names and Features ..............
  • Page 11 2.3.2 Power Supply Cautions..................2-17 2.3.3 Grounding Cautions ....................2-19 2.3.4 Cautions When Connecting I/O Signal Lines............2-19 CHAPTER 3 System Setup 3.1 Setup Procedures ................... 3-2 3.2 System Parameters ..................3-3 3.2.1 Standard CMOS Features..................3-3 3.2.2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection ..................3-5 3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ..................3-6 3.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features..................3-9 3.2.5 Integrated Peripherals..................
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 5 Monitoring Features 5.1 RAS Features ....................5-2 5.1.1 PS-A RAS Features ....................5-2 5.1.2 RAS Feature Details .....................5-3 5.1.3 RAS Feature Overview ..................5-5 5.2 System Monitor/RAS Features ............... 5-6 5.2.1 Setup Procedures ....................5-6 5.2.2 System Monitoring Property Settings (PSA_Wps.exe) .........5-7 5.2.3 System Monitoring Operation (PSA_Smon.exe)...........5-9 5.2.4 Error Messages ....................5-12 5.3 Error Displays When Using Event Viewer.............
  • Page 13 Appendices A.1 Hardware Configuration................App-2 A.1.1 I/O Map......................App-2 A.1.2 Memory Map....................App-3 A.1.3 Interrupt Map ....................App-4 A.2 List of Optional Devices ................App-5 A.3 Consent Agreement..................App-6 INDEX...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview 1. Prior to Operating the PS-A Unit 2. PS-A Unit System Configuration 3. PS-A Unit Part Names and Features 4. Interfaces 5. PS-A Unit External Views and Dimensions This chapter describes the procedures required prior to operating the PS-A. It also explains the types of peripheral devices that can be connected to the PS-A.
  • Page 15 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 1.1 Prior to Operating the PS-A Unit The following explanation shows the preparation steps required prior to operating the PS-A. Connect the display unit and any optional devices.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 PS-A Unit System Configuration The following chart shows the range of peripheral items connected to the PS-A. PS3700A-T41-ASU-P41 *1*2 HDD Unit IDE Connector Main Memory *1*2 Main Memory Module Connector Peripherals COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 (commercial type) RS-232C Cable Printer Connector Printer Cable (commercial type)

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Touch Panel Connection

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 1.2.1 Setting Up the Touch Panel Connection The connection method used can be via either a serial (RS-232C) or USB interface. Depending on the type of Touch Panel connection used, the OS types that can be used will vary.

  • Page 18: Ps-A Unit Part Names And Features

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 PS-A Unit Part Names and Features 1 : Display / Touch Panel 2 : Power Lamp LED (POWER) PS-A Status Normal Operation Green (Power On) System Monitor Error Orange Touch Panel Self Test Error Orange/Red Backlight is not functioning : IDE Access Lamp Front PS-A Status...
  • Page 19 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 21 : RS-232C Connector (COM3) [RS-422/RS-485 Changeover] 22 : RS-232C Connector (COM4) 23 : Line Input Connector (LINE IN) 24 : Speaker Output Connector (SPEAKER OUT) 25 : Mike Input Connector (MIC IN)

  • Page 20: Interfaces

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.4 Interfaces 1.4.1 Serial Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4) RS-232C Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4) Pin Arrangement PIN# Signal Condition Direction Carrier Detect Input Receive Data Input Send Data Output Data Terminal Ready Output Signal Ground Data Set Ready Input Request Send Output Clear Send Input RI / 5V...
  • Page 21 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual • COM3 and COM4 cannot be used for +5V Output. • Do not connect any pins to COM3 [NC]. • No. 5 pin (GND) for RS-232C (COM1,COM2,COM3, COM4) is the signal ground.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Overview Switches The following switch settings corresponding to each Serial Interface need to be signified. To set the switches, remove the PS-A’s Rear Cover and locate the following switches, next to the PS-A’s circuit board. For infor- mation about attaching/removing the Rear Cover, 2.1.1 Removing the PS-A Unit's Cover (page2-2) The switches are located as follows;...
  • Page 23 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Description 232C Used by the sys- Reserved Reserved Changes COM3’s communication RS-422/RS-485 RS-232C method Changes COM3’s communication RS-422/RS-485 RS-232C method TX data output is Changes TX TX data output is con-...

  • Page 24: Printer Interface (Lpt1)

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.2 Printer Interface (LPT1) This interface conforms to Centronics standards. D-sub 25 pin (Female) • Electrical Specifications O.D : Open Drain : 3 state I/O TTL : TTL Input Screw Size: (4-40): Inch Type SPP/ SPP/ Mode Electrical Mode Electrical...

  • Page 25: Ps-A Unit External Views And Dimensions

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 1.5 PS-A Unit External Views and Dimensions 1.5.1 PS-A Unit Unit:mm [in] 383 [15.08] 100 [3.94] 395 [15.55] 5 [0.20] Front Side 1-12...

  • Page 26: External Dimensions (With Installation Fasteners Installed)

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.5.2 External Dimensions (with Installation Fasteners installed) Unit:mm [in] 394.8 [15.54] 160[6.30] 160[6.30] 100 [3.94] 404.8 [15.94] 5 [0.20] Left Side Front Right Side Rear [6.30] [6.50] Bottom 1-13...

  • Page 27: Panel Cut Dimensions

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 1.5.3 Panel Cut Dimensions Unit:mm [in] +0.04 383.5 [15.10 • Be sure the thickness of the installation panel is from 1.6 mm [0.06 in] to 10 mm [0.39 in] .

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    2. Installing the PS-A Unit 3. Wiring the PS-A In addition to Pro-face’s optional units, Main Memory, CF Card, and commercial-type PCI Bus Compatible Boards or PCMCIA (PC Card) units can also be used with the PS-A unit. This chapter describes the various units, cards and boards, as well as unit installation and wiring procedures.

  • Page 29: Removing The Ps-A Unit's Cover

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.1 Installation A wide variety of optional units, Main Memory, CF cards, PCMCIA (PC cards) manufactured by Digital Electronics Corporation and commercial expansion boards (PCI bus compatible board *1), PCMCIA (PC Cards) can be used with the PS-A.

  • Page 30: Ps-A Internal View

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1.2 PS-A Internal View Main Memory Installation Area (1 port) Expansion Board Interface (1 port) HDD Unit CD-ROM Drive FDD Drive PCMCIA Slot (2 ports)

  • Page 31: Main Memory Installation

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.1.3 Main Memory Installation (1) Remove the PS-A unit's rear cover. 2.1.1 Removing the PS-A Unit's Cover (page2-2) (2) Angle the main memory module down slightly, and push it in until the connector pins mate with the module's pins.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation (3) Insert the expansion board (commercial-type PCI) into the expansion board connector, and secure it in place using the filler panel’s screw. The necessary torque is 0.5N•m to 0.6N•m. Expansion Board Connector Expansion Board (Commercial type) (4) Replace the rear cover and secure it in place using the five (5) attachment screws.

  • Page 33: Pcmcia Unit Installation

    (3) Replace the PCMCIA slot cover removed in (1) and secure it in place using the two PCMCIA slot screws. The necessary torque is 0.5N•m to 0.6N•m. • When using a PC Card with a cable attached, Pro-face recommends you use a clamp or other type of device to prevent vibration from possibly dislodging the cable.

  • Page 34: Usb Cable Clamp Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1.6 USB Cable Clamp Installation This holder prevents the USB cable from becoming disconnected due to vibration, etc. (1) Place the PS-A unit face-down on a flat surface as shown below. Your PS-A unit has two USB connec- tors.

  • Page 35: Cf Card Installation And Removal

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.1.7 CF Card Installation and Removal When using the PS-A Unit and a CF Card, follow the precautions below: Be sure to use only CF Cards manufactured by the Digital Electronics Corporation. PS-A unit performance cannot be guaranteed when using another manufacturer's CF Card.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation When inserting the CF Card (1) Unscrew the CF Card cover's attachment screw (1), and remove the CF Card cover. CF Card Cover (2) Insert the CF Card firmly into the CF card slot, and check that the eject button pops out. CF Card Eject Button Removing the CF Card...

  • Page 37: Installing The Ps-A Unit

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.2 Installing the PS-A Unit 2.2.1 Installation Caution Temperature Related Cautions • The PS-A should be installed in a vertical position, and forced air cooling should be used, instead of natu- ral air circulation.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Location • Avoid placing the PS-A next to other devices that might cause overheating. • Keep the PS-A away from arc-generating devices such as magnetic switches and non-fuse breakers. • Avoid using the PS-A in environments where corrosive gases are present. •...

  • Page 39: Installation Procedures

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.2.2 Installation Procedures Follow the steps given below when installing the PS-A. Attaching the Installation Gasket Even if the your PS-A’s Installation Gasket is not needed to prevent water from entering the unit, the gasket also acts as a vibration absorber and should always be attached.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Create a Panel Cut Create a panel cut for the PS-A, like that pictured here. Two additional items, the installation gasket and the installation fasteners are required when installing the PS-A. 1.5.3 Panel Cut Dimensions (page1-14) Panel Panel Cut •...
  • Page 41 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Insert the PS-A into the installation slot Unit:mm [in] Mounting panel 383.5 +0.04 [15.10 Side panel PS-A • Be sure the panel cut’s actual measurements are the same as those given here, otherwise the PS-A may slip or fall out of the panel.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Attach and Secure the Rear Installation Fasteners (1) Locate the PS-A’s attachment holes, located on the top, bottom, and sides of the PS-A. Bottom Attachment Holes Right Side Left Side Panel Installation Fastener PS-A • Excessive torque may damage the PS-A unit. •...

  • Page 43: Wiring The Ps-A

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 2.3 Wiring the PS-A 2.3.1 Connecting the Power Cord Insert the power cord (AC inlet plug) into the PS-A’s bottom face AC connector. To avoid an electric shock, check that the PS-A’s power supply is turned OFF, via a breaker, or similar unit before connecting the PS-A’s power cord to the AC connector.

  • Page 44: Power Supply Cautions

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation (2) Connect the AC plug to the PS-A’s AC connector, as shown in fig. 2. Lock Pin Hole Cord Clamp Lock Pin Lock Tab Release AC Connector AC Plug AC Plug Collar Cord Clamp Figure 2 (3) Insert the Cord Clamp Lock Pin into the PS-A’s Lock Pin Hole.
  • Page 45 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual • Wire the power cords of the PS-A, I/O AC100V devices, and power supply devices sepa- PS-A PS-A Main power rately. power source source device power source •...

  • Page 46: Grounding Cautions

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.3.3 Grounding Cautions (a) Dedicated Ground *1 • Set up a dedicated ground when using the rear panel’s FG terminal. PS-A Other device (b) Shared Ground - allowed *1 • If a dedicated ground is not possible, use a shared ground, as shown in figure.
  • Page 47 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Memo 2-20...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 System Setup

    System Setup 1. Setup Procedures 2. System Parameters This chapter explains how to enter the PS-A system settings, as well as the cautions required both before and during set up.
  • Page 49 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 3.1 Setup Procedures • Normally, use only the factory (default) settings. • The following settings are those pre-set at the factory. (1) Connect a keyboard to the PS-A.

  • Page 50: System Parameters

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2 System Parameters 3.2.1 Standard CMOS Features • Normally, use only the factory (default) settings. Selecting the STANDARD CMOS FEATURES menu item produces the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy): Wed,Jun 25 2003 Time (hh:mm:ss):...
  • Page 51 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual IDE Primary (Secondary) Master (Slave) Displays the name of the IDE type Hard Disk connected to the PS-A. Pressing the [Enter] key will call up the Parameter settings menu. For details, 3.2.2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection (page3-5)

  • Page 52: Ide Hdd Auto-Detection

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection Selecting either [IDE Primary (Secondary) Master] or [IDE Primary (Secondary) Slave] will call up the fol- lowing menu. The following example uses the [IDE Primary Master] setting. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]...

  • Page 53: Advanced Bios Features

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features Selecting the ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES menu item calls up the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning [Disabled] Item Help CPU L1&L2 Cache...

  • Page 54: Boot Up Numlock Status

    Chapter 3 System Setup Swap Floppy Drive This setting swaps Drives A and B. The available settings are [Disabled] or [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled] and is recommended for most users. Boot Up Floppy Seek The setting checks whether the floppy disk drive is installed during the system boot-up process. The available settings are [Disabled] or [Enabled].

  • Page 55: Mps Version Control For Os

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual APIC Mode This feature enables/disables the APIC Mode feature. The single interrupt controller feature increases the number of interrupts. The available selections are [Enabled] and [Disabled], [Enabled] is factory set and rec- ommended for most users.

  • Page 56: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features Selecting the ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES menu item calls up the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipest Features DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Item Help CAS Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay Menu Level DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge...

  • Page 57: System Bios Cacheable

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual DRAM RAS# Precharge Designates the pre-charge time value used, to allow RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh. Set- tings are [2] or [3]. Factory default setting is [3] and strongly recommended for most users.

  • Page 58: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.5 Integrated Peripherals Selecting INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP menu item Displays the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] Menu Level IDE Primary Master UDMA...

  • Page 59: Init Display First

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual USB Controller Select [Enabled] or [Disable] when attaching a USB device. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recom- mended for most users. When using the USB I/F or the USB connector for connecting the touch panel, set this item to “Enabled”.

  • Page 60: Ide Hdd Block Mode

    Chapter 3 System Setup IDE HDD Block Mode This setting determines whether to enable the Block Mode on the HDD supporting the Block Mode. The available settings are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The factory default setting is [Enabled] and is recom- mended for most users.
  • Page 61 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Onboard Serial Port 3 Designates the interrupt number for the PS-A’s on-board Serial Port3. The selections include [3F8], [2F8], [3E8], [2E8] or [Disabled]. The [3E8] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

  • Page 62: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.6 Power Management Setup Selecting the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP menu item calls up the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function [Enabled] Item Help Power Management [User Define] Video Off Method [DPMS] Menu Level Video Off In Suspend...

  • Page 63: Suspend Mode

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Suspend Type Designates the type of suspend mode used. Select either [Stop Grant] (started by an IRQ) or [PwrOn Suspend] (started by the ACPI function's WakeUp event). The available settings are [Stop Grant] and [PwrOn Suspend].

  • Page 64: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations Selecting the PnP/PCI Configuration menu item Displays the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Item Help Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] Menu Level × IRQ Resources [Press Enter] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]...

  • Page 65: Assign Irq For Vga

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Assign IRQ For VGA Designates if the interrupt used by the VGA controller is enabled or disabled. The two selections available are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The [Enabled] selection is factory set and recommended for most users.

  • Page 66: Irq Resources

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.8 IRQ Resources Selecting IRQ Resources from the PnP/PCI Configuration menu and the following screen will appear. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] Item Help IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] Menu Level...

  • Page 67: System Monitor Setup

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 3.2.9 System Monitor Setup Select PC Health Status from the System Monitor Setup and the following screen will appear. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor Setup...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 System Setup Warning Voltage +3.3V When enabled, this setting designates that a warning will be issued if the voltage change exceeds +3.3V’s des- ignated range. The available settings are [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The factory default setting is [Disabled]. Warning Voltage +5V When enabled, this setting designates that a warning will be issued if the voltage change exceeds +5V’s desig- nated range.

  • Page 69: Frequency/Voltage Control

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 3.2.10 Frequency/Voltage Control Selecting the Frequency/Voltage Control menu item produces the following screen. Phoenix FirstBIOS(tm) Desktop CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Item Help...

  • Page 70: Set Supervisor Password

    Chapter 3 System Setup 3.2.13 Set Supervisor Password This password is used to change system information settings. It is designed to prevent unapproved users from changing the system information settings. Entering up to 8 characters here will overwrite the current pass- word.
  • Page 71 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Memo 3-24...

  • Page 72: Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Ps-A Unit

    Setting up Your PS-A Unit 1. CD-ROM Contents 2. Setting Up Your PS-A Unit 3. Installing Drivers 4. Special Application Program Features 5. When Using Windows®2000/Windows®XP An accessory CD-ROM disk is included with the PS-A unit. This CD-ROM contains special programs ®...

  • Page 73: Software

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 4.1 CD-ROM Contents 4.1.1 Software This section explains the organization of the software included in the accessory CD-ROM. PS3700A-P41 User Manual & Driver CD [Driver] [Audio] Audio Driver <Supported OS types>...

  • Page 74: Setting Up Your Ps-A Unit

    (UPDD). Before installing the mouse emulation software, be sure to specify the Touch Panel’s Communication Changeover SW settings. 1.4.1 Serial Interface (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4) Switches (page1-9) After specifying the switch either COM4 or USB, install the mouse emulation software. Visit our website (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/) and download the mouse emulation software (UPDD) .
  • Page 75 2000 or Win- ® dows XP operating system, related drivers and utility software. ® • Each pre-installed operating system is designed specially for the PS-3700A(Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz model) unit. ® • “Service Pack 4” is included in the Windows 2000 HDD unit.

  • Page 76: Setting Up An Hdd With Pre-Installed Os

    Chapter 4 Setting up Your PS-A Unit Installing the HDD Unit After opening the PS-A unit’s packing box, check that a hard disk unit is installed. If it is not, you will need to install it. Pre-installed HDD Unit Installation Guide Setting Up the PS-A Unit’s System Information If your PS-A unit does not have a pre-installed HDD, you will need to install an HDD unit and then configure that drive’s system information.

  • Page 77: Installing Drivers

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 4.3 Installing Drivers Four types of dedicated PS-A drivers (Audio, Chipset, graphic accelerator and Mouse Emulation Software) are available. Install the required drivers from this data when using a PS-A with no pre-installed OS (A PS-A unit that has been recovered using the Recovery CD-ROM will have all the required drivers installed).

  • Page 78: Special Application Program Features

    Chapter 4 Setting up Your PS-A Unit 4.4 Special Application Program Features The special programs designed for the PS-A unit are located in the following folders. ® ® File Name Windows Windows 2000 PSA_RAS.DLL PSA_DLL.DLL PSA_IOC.DLL C:\Windows\System32 C:\Winnt\System32 PSA_BLC.DLL Backlight Control.scr Bl Bright.cpl Disp.exe C:\Proface\Disp...
  • Page 79 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual System Monitoring/RAS Applications: PSA_Smon.exe/PSA_Wps.exe The RAS and System Monitoring features allow users to monitor temperature voltage, and fan operation ® alarms. This program runs on Windows System Monitoring Program: PSA_Smon.exe 5.2.3 System Monitoring Operation (PSA_Smon.exe) (page5-9)

  • Page 80: Uninstalling Utility Software

    Chapter 4 Setting up Your PS-A Unit Backlight Brightness Adjustment (Bl Bright.cpl) Backlight brightness can be set to one of four levels: Level 0, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. Brightness level 0: Very dark Brightness level 1: Somewhat dark Brightness level 2: Somewhat bright Brightness level 3: Very bright To use this program, click the [Control Panel]’s [Backlight Brightness] icon.

  • Page 81: When Using Windows®2000/Windows®Xp

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual ® ® 4.5 When Using Windows 2000/Windows 4.5.1 Automatic System Log-on Setup This setting allows users to simplify password entry at startup. ® Windows 2000 (1) Double-click on the [Control Panel]’s [User and Password] icon.

  • Page 82: Uninterrupted Power Supply System (Ups)

    Chapter 4 Setting up Your PS-A Unit 4.5.2 Uninterrupted Power Supply System (UPS) Be sure to shut down your OS before turning off your machine. Also, use of an uninterrupted power supply is recommended to protect your data from accidental power failures. An uninterrupted power supply will give you sufficient time to shut down your system safely in case of a ®...
  • Page 83 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Memo 4-12...

  • Page 84: Ras Features

    Monitoring Features 1. RAS Features 2. System Monitor/RAS Features 3. Error Displays When Using Event Viewer 4. Remote RAS 5. Remote Shutdown Feature...

  • Page 85: Ps-A Ras Features

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 5.1 RAS Features 5.1.1 PS-A RAS Features RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features include a variety of useful system performance moni- toring features, with the main feature being device monitoring. These features are designed to improve overall system reliability.

  • Page 86: Ras Feature Details

    • Administrator Authentication is required for executing SMART Monitoring. • A CF card doesn't support SMART and therefore the status of the CF card cannot be monitored. • When a hard disk except options made by Pro-face is used, operation of SMART Monitoring cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 87 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Types of Processing The PS-A unit can send the following system status information to an external device. LED Indicator The three-color LED is used to indicate PS-A system conditions. It is also used as a power ON/OFF indicator.

  • Page 88: Ras Feature Overview

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.1.3 RAS Feature Overview System Monitor BIOS BIOS Setup System Properties Voltage, Fan RPM, Power Alarm, Fan Alarm, Temperature Alarm Internal Temperature Alarm, Detection Level Settings Output Settings, Watchdog Timer Value Settings, Popup Enable/Disable Watchdog Reset Enable/Disable OS Shutdown User Message...

  • Page 89: System Monitor/Ras Features

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 5.2 System Monitor/RAS Features 5.2.1 Setup Procedures Follow the steps below to enable the System Monitor/RAS features. Via System Monitor Setup Screen Use the [System Monitor Setup] menu’s System Setup screen to enable or disable monitoring features.

  • Page 90: System Monitoring Property Settings (Psa_Wps.exe)

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features System status can be monitored at any time via the System Monitor. Select [Start] → [Programs] → [System Monitor]. • Administrator Authentication is required for executing SMART Monitoring. When a user who does not have the administrator authentication logs in, nothing is dis- played in the item of SMART.
  • Page 91 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual The following table lists the description of each operation. Item Operation Sounds a beep as an alarm. (Cannot be set up when a checkmark is put to Buzzer the "OS Shutdown"...

  • Page 92: System Monitoring Operation (Psa_Smon.exe)

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.2.3 System Monitoring Operation (PSA_Smon.exe) The System Monitor screen will not be displayed immediately after the System Monitor is started, instead, the icon will be stored in the System Tray. When and error is detected, the “Operations (buzzer, pop-up message output, etc.)” set on the System Monitor Property are performed, and then an “X”...
  • Page 93 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual The [Buzzer Off], [Reset], [Minimize], [Close] buttons are located at the bottom of the System Monitor screen. The following table lists the features of the buttons. Button Operation Buzzer Off Stops the buzzer sounds at normal operations.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Monitoring Features For example, look at the “+3.3 V” and “+5.0 V” options in the Voltage field. When the pop-up message fea- ture for monitoring the voltage status is enabled, the pop-up message “+3.3 V Power Supply Error” appears on the screen when the +3.3 V power supply error occurs.

  • Page 95: Error Messages

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 5.2.4 Error Messages This section describes the error message and closing messages displayed on the System Monitor and System Monitor Property screens. System Monitor Error Pop-up Message When an error occurs while the “Popup Message” option is enabled for Error Action, the following messages appears on the pop-up screen output screen under the factory-configured settings.

  • Page 96: System Monitor Property

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features System Monitor Property Overlapped Startup Message “System Monitor property has started.” “Terminate the System Monitor Property.” Closing Confirmation Message “Save Changes to the registry?” 5-13...

  • Page 97: Error Displays When Using Event Viewer

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 5.3 Error Displays When Using Event Viewer Error type/location and error actions are recorded as error events in the System Log. Error event information can be checked using the Event Viewer.

  • Page 98: Error Type/Location

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.3.2 Error Type/Location The error types/locations shown by the Event Viewer are as follows. Error Type/Location Error Message Vcore A Vcore A Error has occurred. Vcore B Vcore B Error has occurred. +3.3V +3.3V Error has occurred. +5.0V +5.0V Error has occurred.

  • Page 99: Remote Ras

    4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 5.4 Remote RAS The Remote RAS feature uses the Pro-face’s Pro-Server with Pro-Studio (optional) installed in the host PC to monitor and control the System Monitor/RAS feature of the PS-A. Pro-Server with Pro-Studio Ver.3.12 of higher is required to use the Remote RAS feature. When using this feature, refer to the installation guides provided with the Pro-Server as well as this manual.

  • Page 100: Installation Procedures

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.4.2 Installation Procedures On the server PC, start up the “Setup.exe” file in the [RASSvr] folder on the accessory CD-ROM, and then install the program by following the instructions on the screen. 5.4.3 Setup and Preparation of the Remote RAS Feature In order to monitor the System Monitor/RAS features from the server PC, you are required to set up the Remote RAS feature and start up the System Monitor (PSA_Smon.exe).
  • Page 101 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Setting Up the Server PC (1) Start up the Pro-Studio. (2) Register the PS-A you want to include in the network to the network station, and edit the participant sta- tions.

  • Page 102: Read And Write Of The System Monitor/Ras Feature

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features 5.4.4 Read and Write of the System Monitor/RAS Feature The read/write operation of the operating conditions of the client PS-A and System Monitor/RAS feature can be performed from the server PC via the Pro-Server. User Application Server PC Pro-Server with Pro-Studio (Optional) Pro-Easy.dll...

  • Page 103: List Of Device Addresses

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual List of Device Addresses Device Device Read/ 16-bit 32-bit Device Bit Access Type Symbol Write Access Access VcoreA Voltage* WORD VLT0 VcoreB Voltage* WORD VLT1 +2.5V Voltage* WORD VLT2 +3.3V Voltage*...

  • Page 104: Bit Assign Of Error Event, And Error Mask

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features • When “Forced Shutdown” or “Forced Reboot” is written to the device address, the system automatically shuts down/restarts the operation system without prompting the confirmation for saving the data on current applications. Take extra cautions when performing write operation in order to avoid accidental data loss.

  • Page 105: Restrictions

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Error Messages This section describes the error messages of the Pro-Server that are displayed for the errors caused during device read/write operations. The following table lists the error codes for the RAS feature.

  • Page 106: Remote Shutdown Feature

    Chapter 5 Monitoring Features <Available Simplified DLL Features> • Direct Read Feature • Direct Write Feature • Cache Read Feature • Retrieval of Multithreading Handle • Release of Multithreading Handle • Loading of Network Project File • Error Code String Conversion. •...
  • Page 107 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Memo 5-24...

  • Page 108: Regular Cleaning

    Maintenance and Inspection 1. Regular Cleaning 2. Cleaning the Fan Filter 3. Changing the PS-A Backlight 4. Periodic Inspection Items...

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Display

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 6.1 Regular Cleaning 6.1.1 Cleaning the Display Do not clean the unit with thinner, organic solvents, or strong acids. When the display surface or frame become dirty, use a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe away any dust or stains.

  • Page 110: Installation Fan Replacement

    Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection 6.1.2 Installation Fan Replacement The moisture resistant gasket protects the PS-A and improves its water resistance. For instructions on install- ing the PS-A’s gasket. 2.2.2 Installation Procedures (page2-12) • A gasket which has been used for a long period of time may have scratches or dirt on it, and could have lost much of its water resistance.

  • Page 111: Changing The Ps-A Backlight

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 6.3 Changing the PS-A Backlight The PS-A’s backlight can be changed after it wears out. The corresponding backlight model number is CA3- BLU15-01. The steps involved are outlined below.
  • Page 112 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection (3) Detach the FDD unit cable and power cable from the connector, and remove the two attachment screws to detach the FDD unit. Power Connector Rear of FDD Drive FDD Drive Connector Attachment Screw Power Cable Attachment Screw FDD unit Cable (4) Insert a screwdriver into the two holes (points) shown below, and remove the backlight attachment...
  • Page 113 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual (5) Remove the cable from the cable clamp, and detach the cable from the backlight connector on the inverter board. Cable Backlight Connector Cable Clamp (6) Pull out the cable in the direction shown by the arrow. The backlight unit detaches from the backlight unit insertion point.
  • Page 114 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Insert the new backlight unit into the backlight holder. (8) Re-attach the cable to the backlight connector (opposite of step (6)), and secure the cable in position using the cable clamp (opposite of step (5)). •...

  • Page 115: Periodic Inspection Items

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 6.4 Periodic Inspection Items Be sure to inspect the PS-A periodically to ensure it is in good working condition. Ambient environment check Is the ambient temperature within the specified range?

  • Page 116: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Specifications 1. General Specifications 2. Performance Specifications...

  • Page 117: Electrical Specifications

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 7.1 General Specifications 7.1.1 Electrical Specifications Rated Voltage AC100V / AC240V Voltage Supply Range AC85V to AC265V Rated Frequency 50/60Hz 1cycle or less Allowable Voltage Drop (pause occurrences must be more than 1 second apart)
  • Page 118 40°C no higher than 44%RH • In order to extend the lifetime of the hard disk, Pro-face recommends you set the Windows [Control panel]-[Power Management option]-[Turn off hard disks] selec- tion to turn the hard disk off when the unit is not being operated. A setting of 5 minutes is recommended.

  • Page 119: Structural Specifications

    If the installation gasket is used for a long period of time, or if the unit and its gasket are removed from the panel, the original level of the protection cannot be guaranteed. To maintain the original protection level, Pro-face recommends that you replace the installation gasket regularly.

  • Page 120: Performance Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications 7.2 Performance Specifications 7.2.1 Performance Specifications ® Pentium 4 Processor-M 1.7GHz (Intel Corporation) DRAM(SO DIMM) DIMM Socket 1: 256MB/512MB Max.512MB) BIOS FirstBIOS (Phoenix Technologies Co.) Graphics XGA (1024 x 768 dots) ® Video Memory Max.64MB (When using Windows ) UMA Type Type Resistive Film (Analog)

  • Page 121: Display Functions

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual 7.2.2 Display Functions Display Type TFT Color LCD (15 inch) Pixel Density 1024 x 768 pixels Dot Pitch 0.297 x 0.297mm Effective Display Area 304.1 x 228.1mm Display Colors...

  • Page 122: Appendices

    Appendices 1. Hardware Configurations 2. List of Optional Devices 3. Consent Agreement This section describes the hardware configuration including the I/O map, memory map and interrupt map, and various optional devices used with the PS-A. App-1...

  • Page 123: Hardware Configuration

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual A.1 Hardware Configuration A.1.1 I/O Map Address AT System Device System Device 0000H-001FH DMA controller (8237) 0020H-003FH Interrupt controller (8259A) 0040H-005FH System timer (8254) 0060H-006FH Keyboard controller 0070H-007FH...

  • Page 124: Memory Map

    Appendices A.1.2 Memory Map MAXMEM SMRAM MAXMEM-1MB FrameBuffer MAXMEM-2MB Expanded Memory System BIOS F000:0000 Expanded ROM Area D000:0000 PXE BIOS, VGA BIOS C000:0000 Video RAM A000:0000 Conventional Memory 0000:0000 App-3...

  • Page 125: Interrupt Map

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual A.1.3 Interrupt Map • The interrupts and DMA channel will change depending on the PCI features available. Hardware Interrupt List Description Parity Error or I/O Channel Check IRQ 0...

  • Page 126: List Of Optional Devices

    Appendices A.2 List of Optional Devices The following table lists the Digital Electronics Corporation’s optional devices and commercial products used with the PS-A. Product Name Model Description PSA-DDR256 DDR (DIM) with capacity of 256 MB. DIM Module PSA-DDR512 DDR (DIM) with capacity of 512 MB. Mouse Emulation This software adds mouse and keyboard-like func- UPDD...

  • Page 127: Consent Agreement

    ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual A.3 Consent Agreement DMC Corporation Mouse Emulation Software (TSC-1310D/DD) Software License Agreement Before unsealing and using this product, please read the following license agreement carefully: This license agreement regarding the following software product (hereinafter called "product") is concluded between you the individual or entity licensing the product (hereinafter called ("licensee") and DMC Co., Ltd.
  • Page 128 Appendices Termination of the right of use (1) The licensee can at any time terminate the right to use the product by expunging or destroying the product and all the copied contents. (2) When a licensee contravenes these license contents, DMC can notify the licensee of termination of the right to use the product.
  • Page 129 ® Compact Panel Computer PS-3700A (Pentium 4M - 1.7GHz Model) User Manual Restrictions on Export When the product is subjected to the regulation of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Act and the laws and regulations accompanying it and the Export, the licensee shall observe the correspond- ing laws and regulations and rules.

  • Page 130: Index

    INDEX Symbols Gasket............... 2-12 Grounding..............2-19 +5V/RI Changeover SW........... 1-9 Hardware Installation..........2-1 AC Power Cord Clamp ........... 2-16 API-DLL ..............4-7 Automatic System Log-on Setup ......4-10 I/O Map ..............App-2 Information Symbols..........5 Installation ..............2-2 Backlight Brightness Adjustment ......4-9 Installation Fan Replacement........
  • Page 131 RAS Features .............5-2 Remote RAS.............5-16 Remote Shutdown Feature ........5-23 Removing the PS-A Unit's Cover ......2-2 RS-232C Interface .............1-7 Screen Display ON/OFF Utility ........4-8 Serial Mode Select SW ..........1-9 Setting Up the Touch Panel Connection ....1-4 Setting Up Your PS-A Unit........4-3 Setup Procedures ............3-2 Software ..............4-2 Special Application Program Features ....4-7...

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