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Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup..................28 Overview..................... 28 Main Menu ..................29 Advanced Menu.................. 31 Power Menu..................43 Boot Menu ..................44 Security Menu..................45 Save & Exit Menu ................45 Chapter 4 Driver Installation .................. 47 KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Figure 8 DIO port ..................23 Figure 9 Turning on the system ..............24 Figure 10 VESA Mounting Hole Locations ..........25 Figure 11 KPC-15B0 Panel Mount Cut-out hole and maximum panel thickness..................... 26 Figure 12 KPC-17B0 Panel Mount Cut-out hole and maximum panel thickness.....................
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Table 16 Advanced Menu – DIO Configuration .......... 41 Table 17 Advanced Menu – H/W Monitor........... 42 Table 18 Power Menu ................43 Table 19 Boot Menu ................... 44 Table 20 Security Menu ................45 Table 21 Save & Exit Menu ................ 45 KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Quanmax Post-Sales Technical Support. Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken;...
Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this user’s guide. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Quanmax strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify Quanmax customer service immediately. Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Quanmax customer service immediately. Refer to “Warranty Policy” for the return procedure.
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This can cause electrical problems related to arcing and corona effects. This condition can also cause sealed components with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or perform at reduced efficiency. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
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Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety approved. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Introduction Overview Powered by Intel® Haswell processor, the KPC-15B0/17B0 Panel PCs have excellent performance in both computing and graphics. It also reserves space for one 2.5” SATA HDD / SSD and one mSATA slot for storage expansion, OS upgrade or other data security applications.
USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. D-Sub 15 pin VGA connector for display output KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
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COM1~COM2 - D-Sub 9 pin connector for RS-232/422/485 connection COM3~COM4 - D-Sub 9 pin connector for RS-232 connection Digital I/O This interface used to connect digital signals for input and output purposes. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Getting Started Setting up your PC Connecting the monitor Connect the DVI-D / VGA / HDMI cable from your display to the DVI-D / VGA / HDMI port. DVI-D HDMI Figure 4 DVI-D / VGA / HDMI KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard Your KPC-15B0/17B0 does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. Figure 5 Connect USB mouse & keyboard NOTE Using a third-party USB mouse or keyboard may require software drivers.
COM3~COM4 RS-232 Port DB-9 Signal DCD, Data carrier detect RXD, Receive data TXD, Transmit data DTR, Data terminal ready GND, ground DSR, Data set ready RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send Figure 7 COM ports KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
DIO port DIO port with the pin definitions. Signal Signal Digital Output 0 Digital Input 0 Digital Output 1 Digital Input 1 Digital Output 2 Digital Input 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Input 3 Figure 8 DIO port KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Turning on the system Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the KPC-15B0/17B0 Connect the power cable to the power adapter Connect the power cable to a power outlet Press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system...
Use 4 screws with the appropriate length for your mounting bracket. Figure 10 VESA Mounting Hole Locations NOTE To fasten the metal shelf, your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard. The VESA mounting kit is optional. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
The Panel PC can be panel mounted and comes with brackets and screws for this purpose. The required cutout for panel mounting and maximum panel thickness is shown below. Figure 11 KPC-15B0 Panel Mount Cut-out hole and maximum panel thickness Figure 12 KPC-17B0 Panel Mount Cut-out hole and maximum panel thickness KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Below are the demonstrations of how to do panel mounting. Step1 Tightening the screws as shown right. Step2 Done Figure 13 Panel Mounting KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
This chapter provides a description of the AMI BIOS. The BIOS setup menus and available selections may vary from those of your product. For specific information on the BIOS for your product, please contact Quanmax. NOTE: The BIOS menus and selections for your product may vary from those in this chapter.
Menu provides System Overview information and allows you to set the System Time and Date. Use the “<” and “>” cursor keys to navigate between menu screens. Table 2 KPC-15B0 BIOS Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY M a i n...
+- Change Opt. Frequency 1333 Mhz F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults System Date [Mon 01/06/2014] F4 Save & Exit System Time [01:35:24] ESC Exit Access Level Administrator Version 2.15.1236 Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 Table 5 Advanced Menu – KPC-15B0 Display Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY M a i n A d v a n c e d P o w e r B o o t S e c u r i t y S a v e &...
Version 2.15.1236 Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. User Configuration Options: Disabled, Enabled DIO_1 Options: Output Low, Output High DIO_2 Options: Output Low, Output High DIO_3 Options: Output Low, Output High DIO_4 Options: Output Low, Output High KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Options: Power Off, Power On, Last State Power Saving Mode Options: Disabled, EUP Enabled, DeepSx Enabled Resume By PCIE Device Options: Disabled, Enabled Resume By RTC Alarm Options: Disabled, Enabled Watchdog Timer Configuration WDT Function [Disabled] Options: Disabled, Enabled KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
Discard Changes and Reset Enter: Select Save Options +- Change Opt. Save Changes F1: General Help Discard Changes F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Restore Defaults F4 Save & Exit ESC Exit Version 2.15.1236 Copyright (C) 2012, American Megatrends, Inc. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
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Load Optimal Default values for all the setup values. This option allows you to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus, which will provide the most stable performance settings. The F8 key can be used for this operation. KPC-15B0/17B0 User’s Manual...
You can download the drivers for the KPC-15B0/17B0 from the Quanmax website at www.quanmax.com and install as instructed there. For other operating systems, please contact Quanmax.