IEI Technology AFL3-W10A User Manual

IEI Technology AFL3-W10A User Manual

Flat bezel panel pc with intel celeron j1900 quad-core cpu, touchscreen, deal usb 3.2 gen 1, dual gbe lan, rs-232, hd audio, wi-fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and rohs
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AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC
MODEL:
AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT
Flat Bezel Panel PC with Intel® Celeron® J1900 Quad-Core CPU,
Touchscreen, Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1, Dual GbE LAN,
RS-232, HD Audio, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and RoHS
Rev. 1.40 - November 30, 2020
User Manual
User Manual
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  • Page 1 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC MODEL: AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Flat Bezel Panel PC with Intel® Celeron® J1900 Quad-Core CPU, Touchscreen, Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1, Dual GbE LAN, RS-232, HD Audio, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and RoHS User Manual User Manual Page I Rev. 1.40 - November 30, 2020...
  • Page 2 1.05 Added Section 3.15: OS Installation Updated Chapter 4: BIOS Setup March 7, 2016 1.04 Added a note in Section 1.6 Updated AFL3-W10A-BT specifications in Section 1.7 September 10, 2015 1.03 Added AFL3-W10A-BT model July 23, 2015 1.02 Updated the following tables: Table 6-16: USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1) Pinouts...
  • Page 3 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT 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.
  • Page 4 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ANEL 1.8 S .................... 8 YSTEM PECIFICATIONS 1.9 D ......................11 IMENSIONS 1.9.1 AFL3-W10A-BT Dimensions ................11 1.9.2 AFL3-12A-BT Dimensions ................12 1.9.3 AFL3-W15A-BT Dimensions ................13 2 UNPACKING ....................... 14 2.1 U ......................15 NPACKING 2.2 P ......................16 ACKING 2.3 O...
  • Page 6 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.10 AT/ATX M ..................31 ELECTION 3.10.1 AT Power Mode ....................31 3.10.2 ATX Power Mode ................... 31 3.11 COM1 C ....................32 ONNECTION 3.12 M ..................33 OUNTING THE YSTEM 3.12.1 Wall Mounting ....................33 3.12.2 Panel Mounting ....................36 3.12.3 Cabinet and Rack Installation ...............
  • Page 7 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.3 F81866 H/W Monitor ..................68 4.3.4 RTC Wake Settings ................... 69 4.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..............70 4.3.6 iEi Feature ....................... 71 4.3.7 CPU Configuration ..................72 4.3.8 IDE Configuration ................... 74 4.3.9 USB Configuration ................... 75 4.4 C...
  • Page 8 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.10 SATA Connector (SATA1) ................99 6.2.11 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1) ............99 6.2.12 Speaker Connector (CN3) ................100 6.2.13 SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1) ............... 100 6.2.14 TTL Serial Connector, COM4 (NFC_CN1) ..........100 6.2.15 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1) ............... 101 6.2.16 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB2) ...............
  • Page 9 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC E.1 PEI B ....................125 ODES E.2 DXE B ....................125 ODES F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............126 F.1 R HS II D (2015/863/EU) ..............127 IRECTIVE F.2 C HS ......................128 HINA Page IX...
  • Page 10 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Flat Bezel Panel PC ............2 Figure 1-2: Front View ........................4 Figure 1-3: AFL3-W10A-BT Rear View ..................5 Figure 1-4: AFL3-12A/W15A-BT Rear View .................. 5 Figure 1-5: Bottom Panel ....................... 6 Figure 1-6: AFL3-12A-BT/AFL3-W15A-BT Side View ..............
  • Page 11 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-23: Securing Panel Mounting Brackets ............... 39 Figure 3-24: Rack/Cabinet Bracket Installation ................. 40 Figure 3-25: Rack Mounting Kit Installation ................41 Figure 3-26: Securing Rack Mounting Brackets ................ 42 Figure 3-27: Install into a Rack/Cabinet ..................42 Figure 3-28: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (10.1”) .............
  • Page 12 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ......................3 Table 1-2: Supported E-Window Modules ..................7 Table 1-3: System Specifications ....................10 Table 3-1: DB-9 Serial Port Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ............28 Table 3-2: RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Settings ............. 29 Table 3-3: RS-422 Pinouts ......................
  • Page 13 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Table 6-23: Power Connector (CN5) Pinouts ................103 Table 6-24: RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts ............103 Table 6-25: RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Serial Port (COM2) Pinouts ..........104 Table 6-26: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors (USB_CON1) Pinouts ..........104 Table 6-27: Preconfigured Jumpers ..................105 Table 6-28: Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1) Settings ........105...
  • Page 14 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................58 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................60 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings ....................... 61 BIOS Menu 4: F81866 Super IO Configuration ................62 BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port n Configuration Menu ............... 62 BIOS Menu 6: F81866 H/W Monitor .....................
  • Page 15: Introduction

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 16: Overview

    1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Flat Bezel Panel PC The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT series is a quad-core Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 powered flat bezel panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. The flat-bezel design is ideal for easy and simplified integration into various applications.
  • Page 17: Model Variations

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.2 Model Variations There are five models in the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT series. The model numbers and model variations are listed below. Model Size Brightness Touchscreen AFL3-W10A-BT-J1/PC/2G 10.1" 350 cd/m Projected capacitive type AFL3-12A-BT-J1/PC/2G 12.1" 500 cd/m Projected capacitive type AFL3-12A-BT-J1/R/2G 12.1"...
  • Page 18: Front Panel

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.4 Front Panel The front side of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT is a flat-bezel panel with a TFT LCD screen surrounded by a PC/ABS plastic frame (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2: Front View There is a power LED indicator located on the front panel. The status descriptions of the power LED indicator are listed below.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.5 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support VESA mounting. See Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4. Figure 1-3: AFL3-W10A-BT Rear View Figure 1-4: AFL3-12A/W15A-BT Rear View Page 5...
  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.6 Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT has the following connectors and switches (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5: Bottom Panel NOTE: 1. The two USB 2.0 connectors on the bottom panel do not support wake-up function.
  • Page 21: Side Panel

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.7 Side Panel The left side panels of the AFL3-12A-BT and the AFL3-W15A-BT have one E-Window that supports a variety of IEI modules to provide additional connector interface. Figure 1-6: AFL3-12A-BT/AFL3-W15A-BT Side View The E-Window modules supported by the AFL3-12A-BT/AFL3-W15A-BT are listed below.
  • Page 22: System Specifications

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.8 System Specifications The technical specifications for the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT systems are listed in Table 1-3. Specification AFL3-W10A-BT AFL3-12A-BT AFL3-W15A-BT LCD Size 10.1" 12.1" 15.6” (16:9) Max. Resolution 1280 (W) x 800 (H) 1024 (W) x 768 (H)
  • Page 23 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Audio Realtek ALC892 HD Audio codec Internal Speaker Two 2 W Two 3 W Two 3 W Camera 2-megapixel with low light function Wireless & Bluetooth IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2 via a half-size PCIe Mini module (PCIe/USB signal) RFID Reader MIFARE 13.56 MHz card reader (optional)
  • Page 24: Table 1-3: System Specifications

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC I/O Ports and Switches 1 x Audio line-out port 1 x RS-232/422/485 serial port (DB-9 connector) 1 x RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 connector) 2 x GbE LAN (RJ-45 connector) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors...
  • Page 25: Dimensions

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.9 Dimensions The following sections list the dimensions of each model. 1.9.1 AFL3-W10A-BT Dimensions The AFL3-W10A-BT dimensions are shown below. Figure 1-7: AFL3-W10A-BT Dimensions (mm) Page 11...
  • Page 26: Afl3-12A-Bt Dimensions

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.9.2 AFL3-12A-BT Dimensions The AFL3-12A-BT dimensions are shown below. Figure 1-8: AFL3-12A-BT Dimensions (mm) Page 12...
  • Page 27: Afl3-W15A-Bt Dimensions

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 1.9.3 AFL3-W15A-BT Dimensions The AFL3-W15A-BT dimensions are shown below. Figure 1-9: AFL3-W15A-BT Dimensions (mm) Page 13...
  • Page 28: Unpacking

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter Unpacking Page 14...
  • Page 29: Unpacking

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 2.1 Unpacking To unpack the flat bezel panel PC, follow the steps below: WARNING! The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the flat bezel panel PC has been properly installed.
  • Page 30: Packing List

    Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to sales@ieiworld.com. The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT flat bezel panel PC is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item...
  • Page 31: Optional Items

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Screws (M4*6) for VESA mounting Screws (M3*4) for HDD installation Screws (M2*3) for PCIe Mini card installation 2.3 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item and Part Number Image VESA 75 wall mount kit...
  • Page 32 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Item and Part Number Image (P/N: ARM-11-RS) (P/N: ARM-31-RS) Stand for VESA 100 (P/N: STAND-A12-RS) (P/N: STAND-A19-RS) Stand for VESA 75/VESA 100 (P/N: STAND-C12-R10) Stand for VESA 75/VESA 100 (P/N: STAND-C19-R10) LCD monitor stand with adjustable hinge...
  • Page 33: Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter Installation Page 19...
  • Page 34: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT is accessed internally, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 35: Installation And Configuration Steps

    To access the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT internally the back cover must be removed. To remove the back cover, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 36: Figure 3-1: Afl3-W10A-Bt Back Cover Retention Screws

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-1: AFL3-W10A-BT Back Cover Retention Screws Figure 3-2: AFL3-12A-BT Back Cover Retention Screws Figure 3-3: AFL3-W15A-BT Back Cover Retention Screws Page 22...
  • Page 37: Reinstalling The

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 2: Slide the back cover toward the I/O panel until it is disengaged from the locking mechanism. Then, lift the back cover off the chassis. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4: Remove the Back Cover 3.4.1 Reinstalling the Back Cover To install the back cover, slide the back cover toward the top cover until the external and internal locking mechanisms are both clipped into place.
  • Page 38: Msata Module Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-5: Internal Locking Mechanism 3.5 mSATA Module Installation To install an mSATA module into the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Remove the plastic back cover. See Section 3.4 above. Step 2: Locate the full-size PCIe Mini card slot. Remove the preinstalled retention screw on the screw pillar of the PCIe Mini card slot as shown in Figure 3-6.
  • Page 39: Figure 3-6: Msata Module Slot Location

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-6: mSATA Module Slot Location Step 3: Line up the notch on the mSATA module with the notch on the connector. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of about 20º. Step 4: Secure the mSATA module with the retention screw.
  • Page 40: Hdd Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.6 HDD Installation NOTE: The HDD drive bay is only available in the 12.1" and 15.6" models. For the 10.1" model, please install mSATA module as the storage device. To install the HDD into the system, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Remove the plastic back cover.
  • Page 41: Figure 3-9: Hdd Retention Screws

    Connect the SATA cable and the SATA power cable to the rear of HDD from the motherboard. Step 5: Install the HDD into the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT by aligning the retention screw holes in the HDD brackets with the retention screw holes on the chassis. Insert the four retention screws.
  • Page 42: Serial Port Pin 9 Selection

    (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V. The jumper selection options are shown in Table 3-1. NOTE: It is recommended NOT to change the pin 9 setting for the AFL3-W10A-BT because the provided power adapter is only 36 watts. Description Short 1-2 COM2 RI Pin use +12 V...
  • Page 43: Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Selection

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.8 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Selection The JP4 jumper sets the communication protocol used by the DB-9 serial communication port as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. Please note that when the DB-9 serial port is set to RS-422/485, the DB-9 port becomes COM3. The RS-232/422/485 serial port selection settings are shown in Table 3-2.
  • Page 44: Com3 Rs-422 And Rs-485 Pinouts

    Table 3-4: RS-485 Pinouts 3.9 Clear CMOS If the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT 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, push the clear CMOS button for three seconds, then restart the system. The clear CMOS button location is shown in Figure 3-13.
  • Page 45: At/Atx Mode Selection

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.10 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT or ATX power mode can be used on the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch located on the bottom panel (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-14: AT/ATX Switch Location 3.10.1 AT Power Mode With the AT mode selected, the power is controlled by a central power unit rather than a power switch.
  • Page 46: Com1 Connection

    The COM1 port is a RJ-45 serial device connector on the bottom panel. The COM1 port connects to a cable with a standard D-sub 9 connector at the other end (cables included). Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT panel Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 47: Mounting The System

    NDSR1 NRX1 NRTS1 NTX1 NCTS1 NDTR1 NRI1 Table 3-5: DB-9 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts 3.12 Mounting the System The methods of mounting the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT are listed below.  Wall mounting  Panel mounting  Rack mounting  Arm mounting ...
  • Page 48: Figure 3-16: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 5: Secure the mounting-bracket to the wall by inserting the retention screws into the four pilot holes and tightening them (Figure 3-16). Figure 3-16: Wall-mounting Bracket Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mount kit into the four screw holes on the real panel of the flat bezel panel PC and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 3-17).
  • Page 49: Figure 3-17: Chassis Support Screws

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 8: Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor downwards until the monitor rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 3-17). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snugly into their respective slotted holes.
  • Page 50: Panel Mounting

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-18: Secure the Panel PC 3.12.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT flat bezel panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the position on the panel to mount the panel PC.
  • Page 51: Figure 3-20: Afl-12A-Bt Cutout Dimensions

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-20: AFL-12A-BT Cutout Dimensions Figure 3-21: AFL-W15A-BT Cutout Dimensions Step 3: Slide the panel PC through the hole until the frame is flush against the panel. Step 4: Insert a M5*50 screw into the screw hole on the side of the panel mounting bracket.
  • Page 52: Figure 3-22: Panel Mounting Kit Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 5: Repeat Step 4 to install the other three screws into the sides of the two panel mounting brackets. Figure 3-22: Panel Mounting Kit Installation Step 6: Align the panel mounting bracket screw holes with the VESA mounting holes on the rear of the panel PC.
  • Page 53: Cabinet And Rack Installation

    Figure 3-23: Securing Panel Mounting Brackets 3.12.3 Cabinet and Rack Installation The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT flat bezel panel PC can be installed into a cabinet or rack. The installation procedures are similar to the panel mounting installation. To do this, please follow the steps below:...
  • Page 54: Figure 3-24: Rack/Cabinet Bracket Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-24: Rack/Cabinet Bracket Installation Step 2: Insert a M5*50 screw into the screw hole on the side of the rack mounting bracket. Then, install the following components onto the screw in sequence. See Figure 3-22. Sequence...
  • Page 55: Figure 3-25: Rack Mounting Kit Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-25: Rack Mounting Kit Installation Step 4: Align the rack mounting bracket screw holes with the VESA mounting holes on the rear of the panel PC. Step 5: Secure the two rack mounting brackets to the rear of the panel PC by inserting the four retention screws into the VESA mounting holes and tightening them (Figure 3-26).
  • Page 56: Figure 3-26: Securing Rack Mounting Brackets

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-26: Securing Rack Mounting Brackets Step 6: Slide the panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket into a rack or cabinet (Figure 3-27). Figure 3-27: Install into a Rack/Cabinet Page 42...
  • Page 57: Arm Mounting

    The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75 mm or a 100 mm interface pad. To mount the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT on an arm, please follow the steps below. Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item.
  • Page 58: Figure 3-28: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (10.1")

    Figure 3-28: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (10.1") Figure 3-29: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (12.1" & 15.6") Step 4: Secure the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws through the mounting arm interface pad and into the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT.S t e p 0 :...
  • Page 59: Stand Mounting

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-30: Arm Mounting 3.12.5 Stand Mounting To mount the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT using the stand mounting kit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the screw holes on the rear of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT. This is where the bracket will be attached.
  • Page 60: V-Stand Mounting (10.1" And 12.1" Models Only)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-31: Stand Mounting (Stand-A/Bxx) 3.12.6 V-Stand Mounting (10.1" and 12.1" Models Only) To mount the AFL3-W10A-BT or the AFL3-12A-BT using the optional V-Stand mounting kit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Carefully mark the locations of the four V-Stand screw holes on the mounting area.
  • Page 61: Figure 3-32: Drill Pilot Holes For V-Stand

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-32: Drill Pilot Holes for V-Stand Step 2: Align the screw holes on the V-Stand with the VESA mount screw holes on the system rear panel. Step 3: Insert the four VESA mount screws into the four screw holes on the system rear panel.
  • Page 62: Figure 3-34: Secure V-Stand To Mounting Area

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 5: Align the V-Stand screw holes with the pilot holes on the mounting area. Mount the V-Stand by inserting the retention screws into the four pilot holes and tightening them. Step 6: Adjust the V-Stand to have a best viewing angle to operate the system.S t e p 0 :...
  • Page 63: Powering On The System

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.13 Powering On the System To power on the system, follow the steps below: WARNING: Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection. The panel PC supports 9 V~30V DC power inputs. The panel PC must be powered by using IEC/EN 62368-1 listed power source, rated 9V~30VDC, 4-1.2A minimum and Tma 50 degree.
  • Page 64: Reset The System

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Figure 3-35: Powering On the System 3.14 Reset the System The reset button enables user to reboot the system when the system is turned on. The reset button location is shown in Figure 3-36. Press the reset button to reboot the system.
  • Page 65: Os Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.15 OS Installation WARNING: Before installing the operating system, the user must enter the Boot BIOS menu first and choose which operating system will be installed. Otherwise the OS installation may fail. Please refer to Figure 3-37 and Section 4.6.
  • Page 66: Software Installation

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.16 Software Installation All the drivers for the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type the model name and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 3-38: IEI Resource Download Center...
  • Page 67: Driver Download

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 3.16.1 Driver Download To download drivers from IEI Resource Download Center, follow the steps below. Step 1: Go to https://download.ieiworld.com. Type the model name and press Enter. Step 2: All product-related software, utilities, and documentation will be listed. You can choose Driver to filter the result.
  • Page 68: Keypad Ap

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC NOTE: To install software from the downloaded ISO image file in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10, double-click the ISO file to mount it as a virtual drive to view its content. On Windows 7 system, an additional tool (such as Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel from Microsoft) is needed to mount the file.
  • Page 69: Bios Setup

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter BIOS Setup Page 55...
  • Page 70: Introduction

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.1 Introduction A licensed copy of the BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.
  • Page 71: Getting Help

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 key...
  • Page 72: Main

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Save & Exit – Selects exit options and loads default settings The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 4.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
  • Page 73: Cpu Information

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Compliency: Current compliant version  Project Version: the board version  Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made  CPU Information The CPU Information lists a brief summary of the CPU. The fields in CPU Information cannot be changed.
  • Page 74: Advanced

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the following sub-menus: WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with the hardware.
  • Page 75: Acpi Settings

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.1 ACPI Settings The ACPI Settings menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system...
  • Page 76: F81866 Super Io Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2 F81866 Super IO Configuration Use the F81866 Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to set or change the configurations for the serial ports. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced F81866 Super IO Configuration...
  • Page 77: Serial Port 1 Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2.1.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 78: Serial Port 2 Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2.1.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 79: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2.1.3 Serial Port 3 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 80: Serial Port 4 Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2.1.4 Serial Port 4 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 81: Serial Port 5 Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.2.1.5 Serial Port 5 Configuration  Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.  Disabled Disable the serial port  Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT  Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
  • Page 82: F81866 H/W Monitor

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.3 F81866 H/W Monitor The F81866 H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 6) shows the operating temperatures and voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU temperature :+44 °C System temperature :+39 °C...
  • Page 83: Rtc Wake Settings

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.4 RTC Wake Settings The RTC Wake Settings menu (BIOS Menu 7) configures RTC wake event. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Enable or disable System wake on alarm event.
  • Page 84: Serial Port Console Redirection

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 8) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.
  • Page 85: Iei Feature

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.6 iEi Feature Use the iEi Feature menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure One Key Recovery function. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced iEi Feature Auto Recovery Function Reboot and recover Auto Recovery Function...
  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.7 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration (BIOS Menu 10) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU J1900 @ 1.99GHz...
  • Page 87: Eist [Enabled]

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  L2 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L2 cache.  L3 Cache: Lists the amount of storage space on the L3 cache.  64-bit: Indicates if 64-bit OS is supported by the CPU.
  • Page 88: Ide Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.8 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced IDE Configuration...
  • Page 89: Usb Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.3.9 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support.
  • Page 90: Chipset

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Disabled Legacy USB support disabled  Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are Auto connected 4.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 13) to access the North Bridge, South Bridge, and Integrated Graphics configuration menus.
  • Page 91: North Bridge Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.4.1 North Bridge Configuration Use the North Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the north bridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset > Intel IGD Configuration Config Intel IGD Settings...
  • Page 92 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  DVMT Pre-Allocated [256M] Use the DVMT Pre-Allocated option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by the internal graphics device.  64 MB of memory used by internal graphics device  128 MB of memory used by internal graphics...
  • Page 93: South Bridge Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.4.2 South Bridge Configuration Use the South Bridge menu (BIOS Menu 16) to configure the south bridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button Status [Disabled (ATX)] Select AC power state...
  • Page 94: Pci Express Configuration

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration Use the PCI Express Configuration submenu (BIOS Menu 17) to configure the PCI Express slots. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCI Express Configuration Configure PCIe Port PCI-E Mini Card (Full Size)
  • Page 95: Security

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.5 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 18) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description Set Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,...
  • Page 96: Boot

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.6 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 19) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard...
  • Page 97: Quiet Boot [Enabled]

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.  Normal POST messages displayed Disabled  OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages Enabled EFAULT  UEFI Boot [Disabled] Use the UEFI Boot BIOS option to enable or disable UEFI boot.
  • Page 98: Launch Pxe Oprom [Disabled]

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Use the Launch PXE OpROM option to enable or disable boot option for legacy network devices.  Disabled Ignore all PXE Option ROMs EFAULT  Load PXE Option ROMs Enabled  Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Use the Option ROM Messages option to set the Option ROM display mode.
  • Page 99: Save & Exit

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 4.7 Save & Exit Use the Save & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 20) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main...
  • Page 100: Save As User Defaults

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults Use the Restore User Defaults option to restore the user defaults to all the setup options.
  • Page 101: System Maintenance

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter System Maintenance Page 87...
  • Page 102: System Maintenance Introduction

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 5.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT fail they must be replaced. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions for the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT are described below.
  • Page 103: Turn Off The Power

    Before any maintenance procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off. 5.4 WLAN Card Replacement The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT has one WLAN card slot. To replace the WLAN card, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 5.2.
  • Page 104: Figure 5-2: Releasing The Wlan Card

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 5: Disconnect the antenna cables on the WLAN module and remove the retention screw to release the WLAN card (Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2: Releasing the WLAN Card Step 6: Grasp the WLAN card by the edges and carefully pull it out of the socket (Figure 5-3).
  • Page 105: Reinstalling The Cover

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Step 8: Push the WLAN card down and secure it with the previously removed retention screw. Step 9: Connect the antenna cables. Step 10: Re-install the back cover and secure it using the previously removed retention screws.
  • Page 106: Interface Connectors

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Chapter Interface Connectors Page 92...
  • Page 107: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT panel PC motherboard comes with a number of peripheral interface connectors and configuration jumpers. The connector locations are shown in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2. The Pin 1 locations of the on-board connectors are also indicated in the diagram below.
  • Page 108: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. The table below shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the AFL3MB2-BT. Pinouts of these connectors can be found in the following sections.
  • Page 109: Battery Connector (Bat1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.1 Battery Connector (BAT1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 6-2: Battery Connector (BAT1) Pinouts 6.2.2 Digital I/O Connector (DIO1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION   VCC +5V   DGPO3 DGPO2   DGPO1 DGPO0  ...
  • Page 110: Lvds Connector (Lvds1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.4 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LVDSA0+ LVDSA0- LVDSA1+ LVDSA1- LVDSA2+ LVDSA2- LVDSACLK+ LVDSACLK- LVDSA3+ LVDSA3- Table 6-5: LVDS Connector (LVDS1) Pinouts 6.2.5 MCU Connector (MCU_CN1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION MCLR ICSPCLK ICSPDAT Table 6-6: MCU Connector (MCU_CN1) Pinouts 6.2.6 Microphone Connector (DMIC1)
  • Page 111: Pcie Mini Connector, Full-Size (M_Pcie1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.7 PCIe Mini Connector, Full-Size (M_PCIE1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION WAKE# VCC3 VCC1.5 CLKREQ# REFCLK0- REFCLK0+ PERST# PERn0 VCC3_AUX PERp0 VCC1.5 SMB_CLK PETn0 SMB_DATA PETp0 USB_DATA1- USB_DATA1+ VCC3_AUX VCC3_AUX VCC1.5 Reserved VCC3 Table 6-8: PCIe Mini Connector (M_PCIE1) Pinouts...
  • Page 112: Pcie Mini Connector, Half-Size (M_Pcie2)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.8 PCIe Mini Connector, Half-Size (M_PCIE2) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION WAKE# VCC3 Reserved Reserved VCC1.5 CLKREQ# REFCLK1- REFCLK1+ PERST# PERn2 VCC3_AUX PERp2 VCC1.5 SMB_CLK PETn2 SMB_DATA PETp2 VCC3_AUX VCC3_AUX VCC1.5 Reserved VCC3 Table 6-9: PCIe Mini Connector (M_PCIE2) Pinouts...
  • Page 113: Power Led Connector (Pw_Led1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.9 Power LED Connector (PW_LED1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PW_LED +5V SUS PW LED +5V Table 6-10: Power LED Connector (PW_LED1) Pinouts 6.2.10 SATA Connector (SATA1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION STXP_0 STXN_0 SRXN_0 SRXP_0 Table 6-11: SATA Connector (SATA1) Pinouts 6.2.11 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1)
  • Page 114: Speaker Connector (Cn3)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.12 Speaker Connector (CN3) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION AUD_OUTL+ AUD_OUTL- AUD_OUTR- AUD_OUTR+ Table 6-13: Speaker Connector (CN3) Pinouts 6.2.13 SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +1.8V SPI_CS SPI_SO SPI_CLK SPI_SI Table 6-14: SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1) Pinouts 6.2.14 TTL Serial Connector, COM4 (NFC_CN1)
  • Page 115: Usb 2.0 Connector (Hub_Usb1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.15 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA4- DATA4+ Table 6-16: USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1) Pinouts 6.2.16 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB2) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA3- DATA3+ Table 6-17: USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB2) Pinouts 6.2.17 VGA Connector (VGA_CON1) PIN NO.
  • Page 116: Usb Connector (Cam_Usb2)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.2.18 USB Connector (CAM_USB2) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA3- DATA3+ Table 6-19: USB Connector (CAM_USB2) Pinouts 6.2.19 Webcam Connector (CAM_USB1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA2- DATA2+ Table 6-20: Webcam Connector (CAM_USB1) Pinouts 6.3 External Interface Panel Connectors The table below lists the rear panel connectors on the AFL2MB-15A motherboard. Pinouts of these connectors can be found in the following sections.
  • Page 117: Ethernet Connectors (Lan1 & Lan2)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.3.1 Ethernet Connectors (LAN1 & LAN2) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION MDI0+ MDI3- MDI0- +3.3Vsus MDI1+ ACT-1 MDI1- LINNK1000 +3.3sus LINNK1000 +3.3sus MDI2+ MDI2- MDI3+ Table 6-22: Ethernet Connectors (LAN1 & LAN2) Pinouts 6.3.2 Power Connector (CN5) Table 6-23: Power Connector (CN5) Pinouts 6.3.3 RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1)
  • Page 118: Rs-232/422/485 Db-9 Serial Port (Com2)

    SSRX2- SSRX1+ SSRX2+ SSTX1- SSTX2- SSTX1+ SSTX2+ Table 6-26: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors (USB_CON1) Pinouts 6.4 Preconfigured Jumper Settings CAUTION: following jumpers preconfigured AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT. Users should not change these jumpers (Table 6-27). It is only for reference. Page 104...
  • Page 119: Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_Bl1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Jumper Name Type Label Backlight voltage selection 3-pin header J_BL1 Inverter power selection 6-pin header LVDS voltage selection 3-pin header J_VLVDS1 Panel PWM power selection 3-pin header J_ADJ1 Serial port selection 12-pin header Table 6-27: Preconfigured Jumpers 6.4.1 Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1)
  • Page 120: Panel Pwm Power Selection Jumper (J_Adj1)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC 6.4.4 Panel PWM Power Selection Jumper (J_ADJ1) Description Short 1-2 +3.3V (Default) Short 2-3 Table 6-31: Panel PWM Power Selection Jumper (J_ADJ1) Settings Page 106...
  • Page 121: A Regulatory Compliance

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 107...
  • Page 122 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment is in conformity with the following EU directives: EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)   Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)  RoHS II Directive (2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU) If the user modifies and/or install other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
  • Page 123 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Español [Spanish] IEI Integration Corp declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2014/53/EU. Ελληνική [Greek] IEI Integration Corp ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ...
  • Page 124 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Româna [Romanian] IEI Integration Corp declară că acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 2014/53/EU. Slovensko [Slovenian] IEI Integration Corp izjavlja, da je ta opreme v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 125 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and   This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 126: B Safety Precautions

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix Safety Precautions Page 112...
  • Page 127: Safety Precautions

     Electric shocks can occur if the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT chassis is opened when it is running. To avoid risk of electric shock, this device must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
  • Page 128: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 129: Product Disposal

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC  Only handle the edges of the electrical component: When handling the electrical component, hold the electrical component by its edges. B.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type;...
  • Page 130: Maintenance And Cleaning Precautions

    Always make sure your hands are dry when unplugging the power cable. B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT, please read the details below.  Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components.
  • Page 131: Cleaning Tools

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC B.2.2 Cleaning Tools Some components in the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT may only be cleaned using a product specifically designed for the purpose. In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT.
  • Page 132: Cbios Menu Options

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 118...
  • Page 133 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC BIOS Information ......................... 58 CPU Information ........................59 Memory Information ......................59 TXE Information ........................59 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................59 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ....................... 59 ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ................61 Serial Port [Enabled] ......................63 Change Settings [Auto] .......................
  • Page 134 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Quiet Boot [Enabled] ......................83 UEFI Boot [Disabled] ......................83 OS Selection [Windows 8.x] ....................83 Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] ..................84 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ................. 84 Save Changes and Reset ....................85 Discard Changes and Reset ....................85 Restore Defaults ........................
  • Page 135: D Watchdog Timer

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 121...
  • Page 136 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS. Contact IEI support or visit the IEI website for drivers for other operating systems. The Watchdog Timer is a hardware-based timer that attempts to restart the system when it stops working. The system may stop working because of external EMI or software bugs.
  • Page 137 AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC NOTE: The Watchdog Timer is activated through software. The software application that activates the Watchdog Timer must also deactivate it when closed. If the Watchdog Timer is not deactivated, the system will automatically restart after the Timer has finished its countdown.
  • Page 138: E Error Beep Code

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix Error Beep Code Page 124...
  • Page 139: Pei Beep Codes

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC E.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed...
  • Page 140: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 126...
  • Page 141: Rohs Ii Directive (2015/863/Eu)

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC F.1 RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU).
  • Page 142: China Rohs

    AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC F.2 China RoHS 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 壳体 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 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/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572-2011 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11364-2014 與 GB/T26572-2011 标准规定的限量要求。 Page 128...

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