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Advantech PPC-A84/A120-X5X User Manual

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  • Page 1 PPC-A84/A120-X5X NS GXm/GX1 processor-based Panel PC with 8.4"/12.1" LCD flat panel display User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from its use.
  • Page 3 FCC Class B notes This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Packing List

    Packing List Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X • User's manual • Accessories for PPC-A84/A120 - External FDD flat cable for FDD (34-pin) - External IDE cable for HDD or CD-ROM (40-pin) - Power cable for external FDD or IDE device (4-pin) - DC Power inlet cable (180 cm) - Assembly mounting screws...
  • Page 5 Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB(A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
  • Page 7 (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät zerstören könten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 General Information ... 1 1.1 Introduction ... 2 1.2 Specifications ... 3 General ... 3 Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821) ... 3 LCD Specification ... 4 PCMCIA module (Optional) ... 6 Environmental specifications ... 6 1.3 Front View ... 7 Power Indicator ...
  • Page 9 2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM ... 31 2.6 Running the BIOS Setup Program ... 32 2.7 Installing System Software ... 32 2.8 Installing the Drivers ... 33 Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-A84/A120-X5X (PCM-5821) ... 35 3.1 Introduction ... 36 3.2 Features ... 37 3.3 Jumpers and Connectors ...
  • Page 10 4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 ... 53 4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ... 54 4.3 Further Information ... 59 Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ... 61 5.1 Introduction ... 62 5.1.1 Chipset ... 62 5.1.2 Display memory ... 62 5.1.3 Display types ... 62 5.2 Installation of SVGA Driver ...
  • Page 11 7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ... 98 7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 ... 98 7.3 Further Information ... 101 Chapter 8 Award BIOS Setup ... 103 8.1 Award BIOS Setup ... 104 8.2 CMOS Setup Utility ... 104 8.3 Standard CMOS Setup ... 105 8.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations ...
  • Page 12 C.4 Keyboard Connector (J4) ... 136 C.5 Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5) ... 137 C.6 ComapctFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) C.7 CD IN (CN3) ... 139 C.8 Power Fan Power Connector (CN4) ... 139 C.9 External KBT2 Connector (CN7) ... 139 C.10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN8) ...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84 ... 7 Figure 1-2a: Dimensions of the PPC-A84 ... 8 Figure 1-2b: Dimensions of the PPC-A120 ... 8 Figure 1-3a: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A84) ... 9 Figure 1-3b: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A120) . 9 Figure1-4: Panel mounting ...
  • Page 14 Tables Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions ... 39 Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors ... 40 Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1) ... 43 Table3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP2) ... 434 Table3-5: Watchdog activity selection (JP2) ... 44 Table 3-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4) ... 44 Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5) ...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-A84-X5X/PPCA120-X5X Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • Front View • Dimensions • Cutout Dimensions • Panel Mounting • Universal Mounting Arm...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Advantech's PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X is a new generation 8.4"/ 12.1" LCD panel PC with NS GXm/GX1 CPU. It is specially designed for HMI applications, such as factory, machinery automation, transpor- tation, and health care. The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X is designed with advanced breakthrough concepts. It is a modularized PC within aluminum die-cast housing.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications General • Construction: Aluminium die-cast housing with a plastic front mask • Dimensions (W x H x D): A84: 271 x 212 x 84.4mm (10.07"x8.35"x3.32") A120: 339 x 268 x 94.3mm (13.35"x10.55"x3.71") • Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) •...

  • Page 18: Lcd Specification

    up to 62 seconds. Can be software enabled/disabled. Default factory setting is disabled. • Audio chip: AD1819A, fully compliant AC 97 analog I/O compo- nent,16-bit stereo full-duplex codec, audio interface for Microphone- in, line-in and speaker-out. • PCI Ethernet chip: Realtek RTL8139C PCI local bus Ethernet controller full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T specifica- tion.
  • Page 19 A120: Elo resistive touch sensor and Elo control board. • Backing Panel: Chemical strengthened glass (4 times stronger than non-strengthened glass to guard against breakage). • Resolution: 1024 x 1024 • Contact Bunce: <10 ms • Linearity: +/- 2% • Light transmission: 72% @ 550 nm •...

  • Page 20: Pcmcia Module (Optional)

    PCMCIA module (Optional) • Chipset: TI PCI1225 • 1997 PC Card™ Standard Compliant • Supports two PC Card or CardBus slots with hot insertion and removal. • Mixed-and-match 5 V/3.3 V 16-bit PC Cards and 3.3 V CardBus slots • PCI local bus specification revison 2.2 compliant Note: The PCMCIA driver is an option which does not come with the PPC-A84 system.

  • Page 21: Front View

    1.3 Front View The front view of the PPC-A84 is shown below: Power Indicator Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    1.4 Dimensions The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X can be placed on a shelf or a table, or mounted into a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows: Figure 1-2a: Dimensions of the PPC-A84 Figure 1-2b: Dimensions of the PPC-A120 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion)

    1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion) The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are the following: Figure 1-3a: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A84) Figure 1-3b: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A120) Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 24: Panel Mounting

    1.6 Panel Mounting If you decide to panel mount your PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X, Please find four screws and four nuts in the accessory box. To mount the PPC-A84 into a panel: 1. Removed the four caps from the front mask, unscew it and remove the front bezel.

  • Page 25: Universal Mounting Arm (Optional)

    1.7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional) The universal arm of PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X allows you to easily cope with different applications restrains while installing the system. Simply grasp the PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120X5X, position it to remove glare, adjust to the most comfortable viewing angle, fix it with screws and everything is done.

  • Page 26: Figure1-6: Mounting With Universal Arm (Ii)

    Wall mounting : The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X can be mounted on a wall by using the universal arm for those applications requiring convenient and easy access, such as the warehousing and logistics. Figure1-6: Mounting with universal arm (II) Stand mounting : The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X can be held on the movable stand for those applications with mobility and flexibility consider- ations, such as the bedside monitoring system in the hospitals.

  • Page 27: Important Notice

    1.8 Important Notice Please be advised that for the remainder of this manual PPC- A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X will be referred to as PPC- A84/A120. Chapter 1 General Information...
  • Page 28 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 System Setup

    System Setup • A Quick Tour of the Panel PC • Preparing for First-time Usage • Installation Procedure • Installing I/O Equipment • How to Install the software to HDD • Running the BIOS Setup Program • Installing the System Software •...

  • Page 30: A Quick Tour Of The Panel Pc

    2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in the figures below. When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as shown in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 31: Figure 2-2: Top Side View Of The Ppc-A84

    When you look at the top side of the panel PC, you will see two door for DC power supply, hard disk drive, and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Figure 2-2: Top side view of the PPC-A84 Chapter 2 System Setup...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-3: Rear View Of The Ppc-A84

    When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will find the FDD/IDE expansion connectors located in the center side. These connectors are covered by a metal cover. The sunken I/O section is at the bottom of the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2-3 and Fig.2- 4.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-4: I/O Section Of The Ppc-A84/A120

    Figure 2-4: I/O section of the PPC-A84/A120 a. Serial COM1 port b. Serial COM2 port c. PS/2 keyboard con- nector d. mouse connector e. Parallel port f. VGA port g. Ethernet port h. USB port i. Line in j. Microphone in k.

  • Page 34: Figure 2-5: Install Or Remove The Power Supply,Hdd Drive,And Pcmcia Module (A84)

    The power supply, HDD drive and PCMCIA module are removable and easy to change and maintain. DC24 V or 12V Power Supply Optional PCMCIA module plug-in module for 2.5" Hard Drive Figure 2-5: Install or remove the power supply,HDD drive,and PCMCIA module (A84) PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Preparing For First-Time Usage

    2.2 Preparing For First-time Usage Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least the following items ready: • Power inlet cable (in the accessory box) • Male contact pin x 3 and female contact pin x 3 (in the accessory box) •...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Insulator To Your Power Sources

    2.3.2 Connecting the insulator to your power sources There are three male contact pins, three female contact pins and a pair of insulators in the accessory box. The installation procedure is described as follows: Negative power cable STEP 1. Connect the three contact pins individually to the negative and positive power cables of the power adaptor, as well as to the frame ground cable.
  • Page 37 Bottom tray STEP 3 : Mount the front part of the male insulator onto the bottom tray. Metal plate STEP 4: Use the metal plate and the two screws to secure the cables to the bottom tray. Please refer to the illustration above. Chapter 2 System Setup...
  • Page 38 Upper cap STEP 5 Attach the upper cap to the bottom tray and secure it with the screws. STEP 6 Now that you have completed the assembly of the male insulator, plug it into the female insulator. PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 39: Installing A Primary 2.5" Hdd (Plug-In)

    2.3.3 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (plug-in) You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard disk drive to the PPC-A84/A120's internal controller which uses a PCI local-bus interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer rates and allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528MB. The following are instructions for installation: 1.
  • Page 40 You can install anywhere from 16 MB to 128 MB of on-board DRAM memory using 16, 32, 64 or 128 MB 144-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules). The procedure for installing SODIMM appears below. Please follow these steps carefully. 1.

  • Page 41: Installing I/O Equipment

    2.4 Installing I/O Equipment 2.4.1 Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/CD-ROM) device and an external FDD Three connectors are located on the rear panel above the PPC-A84/ A120's I/O output connectors. The 40-pin connector is for an external slave IDE devices (3.5 hard drive or CD-ROM). A 34-pin FDD connec- tor is for an external FDD.

  • Page 42: Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse

    2.4.2 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse The PPC-A84/A120 provides two PS/2 connectors that support a PS/2 style keyboard and a PS/2 mouse. In most cases, especially in embed- ded applications, a keyboard is not used. The standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or failure during power-on self-test (POST) after a reset if the keyboard is not present.

  • Page 43: External Vga

    2.4.4 External VGA The PPC-A84/A120 can be connected to an external CRT monitor. To connect an external CRT monitor, connect the monitor's VGA cable to the PPC-A84/A120's VGA port and connect the monitor's power cable to an AC outlet. The PPC-A84/A120's external CRT display (VGA) connector is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA.

  • Page 44: Parallel Port

    2.4.7 Parallel port The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other devices. To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices: 1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off. 2.

  • Page 45: How To Install Software To The Hdd

    2.5 How to Install Software to the HDD Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the PPC-A84/A120 using any of four methods: 2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD. 2.5.2 Method 2: Use an FDD The FDD port is located on the rear panel.

  • Page 46: Running The Bios Setup Program

    2.6 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the panel PC's BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time or your type of hard drive.

  • Page 47: Installing The Drivers

    Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-A84/A120 panel PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's web site or contact our application engineers for the latest information regarding drivers and utilities. Chapter 2...
  • Page 48 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 49: (Pcm-5821)

    The Engine of the PPC-A84/A120 (PCM-5821) • Introduction • Features • Jumpers and Connectors • Wake on LAN selction • CMOS clear • Watchdog timer configuration • COM2 RS-232/422/485setting • Buzzer enable...

  • Page 50: Introduction

    3.1 Introduction The PCM-5821 is a highly reliable single board computer based on the NS GXm 233/GX1 300MHz CPU. It offers built-in functionality comparable to a complete industrial PC system, including a VGA/LCD controller, network communications, compact flash diak in a small 8" x 5.75"...

  • Page 51: Features

    3.2 Features • Ultra-compact size single board computer as small as a 3 1/2" hard disk drive (145 mm x 102 mm) • On-board NS GXm 233/GX1 300 MHz CPU • Up to 128 MB system memory by SODIMM (SDRAM) •...

  • Page 52: Jumpers And Connectors

    3.3 Jumpers and Connectors 3.3.1 Setting jumpers You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your applica- tion by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    3.3.2 Jumpers The motherboard of the panel PC has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your applications. The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers. Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions Label Function Power type of Lan...

  • Page 54: Connectors

    3.3.3 Connectors Onboard connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board's connectors. Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors Label Function Inverter power connector Flat panel display connector Primary IDE hard drive connector Keyboard connector...

  • Page 55: Figure 3-1: Locating Jumpers And Connectors On Pcm-5821 (Front Side)

    I/O board connector (CN4) Buzzer enable (JP10) CD IN connector (CN3) I/O board connector (CN5) Figure 3-1: Locating jumpers and connectors on PCM-5821 (front side) Power Fan power connector (CN6) Brightness VR(JS2) Power type of Lan (JP1) Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-A84/A120 Power test connector (PS1) Primary IDE...

  • Page 56: Figure 3-2: Locating Jumpers And Connectors Pcm-5821 (Rear Side)

    SODIMM socket Power Switch (CN10) Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) Compact Flash Disk secondary IDE connector (CN2) Figure 3-2: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (rear side) PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual Inverter Power (CN1) Connector(J1) External KBT2 (CN7) Touchscreen connector (J5) COM2 RS-232/ 422/485 Setting (JP3,JP4,JP5) CMOS clear and...

  • Page 57: Wake On Lan Selection (Reserved) (Jp1)

    3.4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1) The PCM-5821 provides Wake-on LAN function when ATX power is used. To enable Wake-on LAN function, the JP1 should be set as shown below: Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1) *Normal Power * default setting 3.5 CMOS Clear (JP2) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the...

  • Page 58: Watchdog Activity Selection (Jp2)

    3.6.1 Watchdog activity selection (JP2) When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set via jumper JP2 as shown below: Table3-5: Watchdog activity selection (JP2) System reset * default setting 3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3,...

  • Page 59: Buzzer Enable (Jp10)

    Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5) *RS-232 *default setting 3.8 Buzzer enable (JP10) Table 3-8: Buzzer enable (JP10) *Enable * default setting RS-422 Disable Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-A84/A120 RS-485...
  • Page 60 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Pci Bus Ethernet Interface

    PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet Driver Installation for WINDOWS 95 - Installation for WINDOWS 98 Installation for WINDOWS NT • Further Information...

  • Page 62: Introduction

    4.1 Introduction The PPC-A84/A120 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be configured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the utility disk.

  • Page 63: Installation For Windows 95

    4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings" and "Control Panel" b. Click "Device Manager," "Other Devices" c. Remove "PCI Ethernet Controller" item 2. a. Select "Start", "Settings," "Control Panel" and "Network" b. Click "Add" Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 64 3. Select "Adapter" and then click "OK" 4. Press "Have Disk..." 5. a. Type the path "D:\WIN95\LAN" b. Click "OK" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 65 6. a. Select "Realtek RTL8139(A\B\C\8130) PCI Fast Ethernet" b. Click "OK" 7. Click "OK" Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 66 8. a. Insert "Win95" CD to load related file b. Click "OK" 9. Press "Yes" to start computer. PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Installation For Windows 98

    4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 Note that installation of the LAN drivers for Windows 98 is automatic and installation of the PCI Ethernet card is Plug-and-Play. No further instruction is necessary. Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...

  • Page 68: Installation For Windows Nt

    4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel" and double click "Network" b. Select from the list 2. Press "Have Disk..." PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 69 3. a. Insert the "Drivers and Utilities" CD b. Enter the path "D:\PPC-A120-R5X\WINNT\LAN" c. Press "OK" 4. a. Choose "The TL8139 Fast Ethernet/Adapter" b. Click "OK" Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 70 5. Click "Next" 6. Click "Next" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 71 7. Click "Next" 8. Click "Next" Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 72 9. a. Insert "WINNT" CD b. Click "Continue" 10. Click "Next" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Further Information

    11. Click "Next" 4.3 Further Information Realtek web site: www.realtek.com.tw Advantech web site: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 74 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Pci Svga Setup

    PCI SVGA Setup • Introduction • Installation of SVGA Driver - Installation for Windows 95 - Installation for Windows 98 - Installation for Windows NT • Further Information...

  • Page 76: Introduction

    5.1 Introduction The PPC-A84/A120 has an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: 5.1.1 Chipset The PPC-A84/A120 Series uses a NS CX5530 chipset for its SVGA controller. It supports many popular 18-bit LCD displays and conven- tional analog CRT monitors.
  • Page 77 Note2: The CD-ROM drive is disgnated as "D" throughout this chapter. Note3: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" keyon the keyboard. Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...

  • Page 78: Installation For Windows 95

    5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Contol Panel," "Display," "Settings" b. Press "Advanced Properties" 2. a . Choose "Adapter" tab b. Press the "Change..." button PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 79 3. Press the "Have Disk" button. 4. a. Insert the utility disk into the CD-ROM drive b. Type "D:\WIN95\VGA" c. Press "OK" 5. a. Select the highlighted "Control Panel" item b. Click the "OK" button. Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 80 6. a. Cyrix Xpress Graphics ™ appears in the adapter tab b. Click "Apply" and then "OK" 7. Press "close" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 81 8. Press "Yes" to reboot Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...

  • Page 82: Installation For Windows 98

    5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 1. Click the EXE file 2. Press "Finish" 3. Press "Next" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 83 4. Click "Yes" 5. a. Insert "Windows 98 CD-ROM" b. Click "Next" Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 84 6. Click "Typical" 7. Click "Finish" to complete installation Note: A common driver for Windows98 is used on both SVGA and Audio. While installing the SVGA driver for Windows98, as seen in the above procedure, the Audio driver will also be installed simultaneously. simultaneously.v PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 85: Installation For Windows Nt

    5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel" b. Double click "Display" c. Choose the "Settings" tab d. Press "Display Type" 2. Press "Change..." Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 86 3. Click "Have Disk" 4. a. Insert the disk into the CD-ROM drive b. Type the driver path c. Press "OK" 5. a. Select the highlighted item b. Press "OK" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 87: Further Information

    For further information about the PCI/SVGA and audio installation in your PPC-A84/A120, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: NS web site: Advantech web sites: www.advantech.com www.nsc.com www.advantech.com.tw Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 88 PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 89: Chapter 6 Touchscreen

    Touchscreen • Introduction • Installation of Touchscreen Driver Installation for DOS Installation for Windows 95 Installation for Windows 98 Installation for Windows NT...

  • Page 90: Introduction

    6.1 Introduction The PPC-A84/A120 optional touch screen incorporates advanced second-generation 4-wire resistive technology. They allow 72% light transmission respectively. The resistive model has an antiglare surface. Anyway, this produces greatly enhanced visual resolution. They also have a newly improved scratch-resistant features. Please refer to the chapter 1.

  • Page 91: Installation For Ms-Dos

    6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS 1. Change the directory to D:\DOS\RONICSTOUCH\ 2. Type the command "Install C:" [Enter]. Installing system software automatically creates a directory named: "TSR411.PS2" in C drive. 3. Change the directory to C:\TSR411.PS2\. 4. Type "M" in the directory (TSR411.PS2) to install touchscreen driver.

  • Page 92: Installation For Windows 95

    6.2.2 Installation for Windows 95 1. a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities" CD b. Click "Start" and "Run" c. Enter "D:\Win95\RonicsTouch\Setup.exe" 2. Click "OK" 3. Press "Intall Now" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 93 4. Click "OK" to restart the computer 5. Click the touchscreen Control Panel version "R411.PS2" icon 6. Press "Calibration" to calibrate the touchscreen Chapter 6 Touchscreen...

  • Page 94: Installation For Windows 98

    6.2.3 Installation for Windows 98 1. a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM b. Click "Start" and "Run" c. Enter "D:\Win98\RonicsTouch\Setup.exe" d. Double click "Setup.exe" 2. Click "Install Now" 3. Click "OK" to restart your computer PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 95 4. Press "Calibration" Chapter 6 Touchscreen...

  • Page 96: Installation For Windows Nt

    6.2.4 Installation for Windows NT 1. Double click "Setup.exe" 2. Press "OK" 3. Click "Install Now" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 97 4. Click "Yes" to restart your computer 5. Press "Calibration" Chapter 6 Touchscreen...

  • Page 98: Installation For Touch Screen Driver For The Ppc-A120

    6.3 Installation for Touch Screen Driver for the PPC-A120 The PPC-A120's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced second-generation 5-wire resistive technology. They allow 75% light transmission. The resistive model has an antiglare surface. All models provide greatly enhanced visual resolution. They also have new improved scratch-resistant features.

  • Page 99: Installation For Windows 95

    6.3.1 Installation for Windows 95 1. a. Insert the “Driveres and Utilities” CD b. Click the “Start” button and then “Run” c. Type the path “D:\\PPC-A120\Elotouch\Win95\Setup.exe” 2. Click “Yes”. 3 a. Select the “SmartSet Serial Controller on COM4” item. b. Press “OK” Chapter 6 Touchscreen...
  • Page 100 5.Touch targets to calibrate the touchscreen controller. PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 101: Installation For Windows 98

    6.3.2 Installation for Windows 98 1.a. Insert the “Drivers and Utilites” CD. b. Click the “Start” button and then “Run” c. Type the path “D:\PPCA120\Elotouch\Win98\Setup.exe” 2.Click “Yes” 3.a. Select the “SmartSet Serial Controller on COM4” item. b. Press the “OK” button. Chapter 6 Touchscreen...
  • Page 102 4.Click the “Yes” button to restartyour computer. 5.Touch target to calibrate the touchscreen controller. PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 103: Installation For Windows Nt

    6.3.3 Installation for Windows NT 1.a. Select "Start" and "Run" b. Type the path "D:\PPCA120\Elotouch\WINNT\Setup.exe" 2.Press the "Next" button. 3.Set the directory path. Chapter 6 Touchscreen...
  • Page 104 4.Choose a suitable item. 5.a. Choose “COM4” b. Press “Next” 6.Click “Finish” to restart your computer. PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 105 7.Calibrate the touchscreen Chapter 6 Touchscreen...
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  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Audio Setup

    Audio Setup • Introduction • Installation of Audio Driver - Installation for Windows 95 - Installation for Windows 98 - Installation for Windows NT • Further Information...

  • Page 108: Introduction

    7.1 Introduction The PCM-5821 on-board audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the NS CX5530 audio controller from National Semiconductor Corporation. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer control.

  • Page 109: Installation For Windows 95

    7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 1. a. Remove "PCI Multimedia Audio Device" and "Unknown Device" from Device Manager b. Click "Close" 2. Click "Add new hardware" and "Next" 3. Select "No" and then click "Next" Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 110 4. a. Choose "Sound, video and game controllers" b. Click "Next" 5. Press "Have Disk" 6. a. Click "Add new hardware" and "Next" b. Enter "D:\WIN95\Audio" c. Click "OK" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...
  • Page 111 7. a. Select "Xpress Audio™ 16-bit sound" b. Press "OK" 8. Click "Finish" 9. a. Insert "Win95" CD to load related files b. Click "OK" Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...

  • Page 112: Installation For Windows Nt

    7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 The audio driver is automatically installed after the VGA driver is installed. Further installation information is not needed. 7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel" b. Double click "Multimedia" 2. a. Select "Devices" b.
  • Page 113 3. a. Choose "Unlisted or Updated Driver" b. Click "OK" 4. a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM b. Enter the path name c. Click "OK" 5. a. Select the highlighted item b. Press "OK" Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
  • Page 114 6. Click "Continue" 7. a. Change MPU 40 O/O address to disable by pull down window b. Press "OK" 8. Press "Restart Now" PPC-A84/A120 User's Manual...

  • Page 115: Further Information

    7.3 Further Information For further information about the audio installation in your PPC-A84/ A120, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: NS web site: www.nsc.com Advantech web site: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Audio Setup...
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  • Page 117: Chapter 8 Award Bios Setup

    Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 118: Award Bios Setup

    This is because the BIOS is revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt, check Advantech's web site for the latest BIOS versions and related information. 8.2 CMOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 119: Standard Cmos Setup

    A setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM that allows the configuration settings to be changed. This program is executed when the user changes the system configuration; when the user changes the system backup battery; or when the system detects a configuration error and asks the user to run the setup program.

  • Page 120: Hard Disk Configurations

    the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the "PgUp" or "PgDn" keys to select the value you want for each item. 8.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations TYPE: Select from 1 to 45 to fill the remaining fields with predefined values for disk drives.

  • Page 121: Bios Features Setup

    8.4 BIOS Features Setup Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen Moving around the BIOS Features and Chipset Features setup pro- grams works the same way as moving around the Standard CMOS setup program. (Refer to the next section for Chipset Features setup.) The BIOS Features setup program is shown above.
  • Page 122 CPU Internal Cache When enabled, it improves system performance. Disable this item when testing or troubleshooting. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Boot Sequence Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the selected disk drive.
  • Page 123 character is repeatedly entered until the key is released. When this item is enabled, you may change the typematic repeat rate. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held down. The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

  • Page 124: Chipset Features Setup

    function properly if their BIOS ROM codes are shadowed. To use this option correctly, you need to know the memory address range used by the BIOS ROM of each add-on card.The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. 8.5 Chipset Features Setup Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen 16-bit/8-bit I/ORecovery (CLK) The options are: 1(Default), 2,...16...

  • Page 125: Power Management Setup

    Audio I/O Base Address: 220H(Default), 240H, 260H and 280H. Audio IRQ Select: Disable, IRQ 5, IRQ 7, IRQ 10. Audio Low DMA Select: Disable, DMA 0, DMA 1, DMA 3. Audio High DMA Select: Disable, DMA 5, DMA 6, DMA 7. Video Memory Size The video memory size is set by the manufacturer, depend on how many video memory on board.
  • Page 126 Power Management When enabled, allows you to use Power Management features. The options are: Disabled (Default), Max Saving, Min Saving, User define. Doze Speed (div by) The options are: 2 (Default), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Stdby Speed (div by) The options are: 3 (Default), 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

  • Page 127: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    The default value of IRQ8 is: Disabled. Note: Under certain operating systems such as WIN- DOWS NT 4.0 (Build 1381), the CD auto-insertion feature might have some effect on power manage- ment. It is recommended that the CD-ROM drive use the secondary channel, and that the following Power Management Setup features be set: HDD &...

  • Page 128: Load Bios Defaults

    "Manual". The options are: Manual (Default), Auto.The manual options assigned to IRQ-/DMA- are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP. Reset Configuration Data When enabled, this feature allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data and then reset the data with the default BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 129: Load Setup Defaults

    The BIOS defaults screen contains the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 8.9 Load Setup Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features. The system will automatically detect these defaults. 8.10 Integrated Peripherals Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen Chapter 8...
  • Page 130 IDE HDD Block Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD). The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO IDE hard disk drive controllers can support up to separate hard drives. These drives have a master/slave relationship which is determined by the cabling configuration used to attach them to the controller.

  • Page 131: Wdt Active When Power On

    The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. WDT Active When Power ON This is Advantech's patented watchdog function which can reboot the system should the computer hang in the BIOS checkup. The options are: 62 sec (Default), Disabled, 31 sec, 15 sec.

  • Page 132: Password Setting

    The options for Port 3 are: 3E8/IRQ10 (Default), 2E8/IRQ5, Disabled. The options for Port 4 are: 2E8/IRQ5 (Default), Disabled, 3E8/IRQ10. 8.11 Password Setting To enable the password setting, select the item from the Standard CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your password up to eight characters and press "Enter".

  • Page 133: Save And Exit Setup

    8.13 Save and Exit Setup Figure 8-9: Save and exit setup screen After you have made changes in the BIOS setup, press "Esc" to return to the main menu. Move the cursor to "Save and Exit Setup", or press "F10" and then press "Y", to change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change anything, press "Esc"...
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  • Page 135: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-A84/A120 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments.

  • Page 136: Programming The Watchdog Timer

    A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer To program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which writes I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a time interval value. The value range is from 01 (hex) to 3E (hex), and the related time interval is from 1 sec.
  • Page 137 The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer in BASIC: Watchdog timer example program OUT &H443, data REM watchdog GOSUB 1000 REM OUT &H443, data REM GOSUB 2000 REM OUT &H443, data REM X=INP (&H443) REM, Disable the watchdog timer 1000 Subroutine #1, your application task •...
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  • Page 139: Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures

    Full Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 140: Full Disassembly Procedures

    B.1 Full Disassembly Procedures If you want to completely disassemble the panel PC, follow the step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advantech Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility whatsoever for any problems or damage caused by the user disassembly of the panel PC. Make sure the power cord of the panel PC is unplugged before you start disassembly.

  • Page 141: Figure B-1: Disassembly Steps 1 - 4

    Step 1 & Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure B-1: Disassembly steps 1 - 4 Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures HDD/FDD cover plate I/O bracket HDD/FDD slot plate I/O Board Riser Board Back cover CPU board bracket...
  • Page 142 5. Unscrew the five screws on the touchscreen control board and touchscreen control board bracket, then remove both components. 6. Detach the inverter by unscrewing the screw located on the right corner of the inverter. 7. Unscrew the rest of the screws on the motherboard to disassemble the motherboard from the CPU board bracket.

  • Page 143: Figure B-2: Disassembly Steps 5 - 7

    Step 6 Step 7 Step 5 Figure B-2: Disassembly steps 5 - 7 Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures CPU board bracket Inverter Motherboard Touchscreen control board bracket Touchscreen control board...
  • Page 144 8. Remove the front bezel carefully by a flat screwdriver. 9. Unscrew the six screws on the LCD holding plate to seperate the LCD cabinet and LCD holding plate. 10. Detach the LCD cabinet. 11. Detach the LCD by unscrewing the four screws located on each of the corners.

  • Page 145: Figure B-3: Disassembly Steps 8 - 12

    Step 10 Step 11 Step 9 Step 12 Step 8 Figure B-3: Disassembly steps 8 - 12 Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures LCD cabinet LCD holding plate Touchscreen Front bezel...
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  • Page 147: Appendix C Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments • Inverter Power Connector (J1) • Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) • Primary IDE Connector (J3) • Keyboard Connector (J4) • Internal Touchscreen Connector (J5) • CompactFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) • CD IN (CN3) • Power Fan Power Connector (CN6) •...

  • Page 148: Inverter Power Connector (J1)

    C.1 Inverter Power Connector (J1) Table C-1: Inverter power connector (J1) Signal +12 V ENABKL C.2 Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) Table C-2: Flat panel display connector (J2) Signal VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE3 VDDSAFE3 Vcon PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Signal...

  • Page 149: Primary Ide Connector (J3)

    SHFCLK M/DE EVEN CLK C.3 Primary IDE Connector (J3) Table C-3: Primary IDE connector (J3) Pin Signal IDE RESET # DATA 7 DATA 6 DATA 5 DATA 4 DATA 3 DATA 2 DATA 1 DATA 0 SIGNAL GND HDD DREQ IO WRITE IO READ ENABKL...

  • Page 150: Keyboard Connector (J4)

    HD READY HDACK 0 # IRQ14 ADDR 1 ADDR 0 HDD SELECT 0 # IDE ACTIVE 0 # # low active C.4 Keyboard Connector (J4) Table C-4: Keyboard Connector (J4) PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Cable Select ADDR 2 HDD SELECT 1 # Signal EXT_ KBDAT2 PC_KBDAT...

  • Page 151: Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5)

    C.5 Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5) Table C-5: Internal Touchscreen Connector (J5) Signal -DCD4 -DSR4 RX4B -RTS4 -CTS4 -DTR4 -R14 PC_MSDAT EXT_MSDAT PC_MSCLK EXT_MSCLK Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 152: Comapctflash™ Disk Secondary Ide Connector (Cn2)

    C.6 ComapctFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Con- nector (CN2) Table C-6: CompactFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Signal DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 -CS0S DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 Signal DATA11 DATA12 DATA13 DATA14 DATA15 -CS1S -IIOR1 -IIOW1 IIRQ15 -IRST IIRDY1 IDRQ1 -IIACK1...

  • Page 153: Cd In (Cn3)

    C.7 CD IN (CN3) Table C-7: CD IN (CN3) C.8 Power Fan Power Connector (CN4) Table C-8: Power Fan Power Connector (CN6) C.9 External KBT2 Connector (CN7) Table C-9: CPU Fan Power Connector (CN7) Signal CD_INR CD_GND CD_INL CD_GND Signal FAN_CTL 12 V FAN_DET...

  • Page 154: Cpu Fan Power Connector (Cn8)

    C.10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN8) Table C-10: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) C.11 Power Switch Connector (CN10) Table C-11: Power Switch Connector (CN10) PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Signal +12 V FAN_DET Signal SUS_LED -FPRST -FPSW -FPSLP...

  • Page 155: Speaker And Microphone Connector (Cn20)

    C.12 Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) Table C-12: Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) C.13 Power Test Connector (PS1) Table C-13: Power Test Connector (PS1) Signal LINOUT_L GNDADD GNDADD LINOUT_R GNDADD MIC_IN Signal 3ATX 3ATX -PWROK 5 VSB 12 V Appendix C Pin Assignments Signal 3ATX -12 V...

  • Page 156: Com2

    C.14 COM2 Table C-14: COM2 Signal RS-232 PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+...

  • Page 157: External Ide Connector

    C.15 External IDE Connector Table C-15: External IDE connector Signal IDE RESET# DATA7 DATA6 DATA5 DATA4 DATA3 DATA2 DATA1 DATA0 SIGNAL GND HDD 0 IO WRITE IO READ HD READY HDACK 0# IRQ14 ADDR1 ADDR 0 HDD SELECT 0# IDE ACTIVE 0# * Low active Signal DATA8...

  • Page 158: External Floopy Drive Connector

    C.16 External Floopy Drive Connector Table C-16: External floppy drive connector Signal * Low active PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Signal DENSITY SELECT* DRIVE TYPE INDEX* MOTOR 0* DRIVE SELECT 1* DRIVE SELECT 0* MOTOR 1* DIRECTION* STEP* WRITE DATA* WRITE GATE* TRACK 0* WRITE PROTECT* READ DATA*...

  • Page 159: External Fdd And Hdd Power Connector

    C.17 External FDD and HDD Power Connector Table C-17: External FDD and HDD Power Connector Signal +12 V C.18 System I/O ports Table C-18: System I/O ports Addr. range (Hex)Device 000-01F 020-021 022-023 040-05F 060-06F 070-07F 080-09F 0A0-0BF 0C0-0DF 0F8-0FF 1F0-1F8 200-207 278-27F...
  • Page 160 3A0-3AF 3B0-3BF 3C0-3CF 3D0-3DF 3F0-3F7 3F8-3FF Note: Audio I/O map range from 220 ~ 250H (16 bytes). PPC-A84/A120 User’s Manual Bisynchronous 1 Monochrome display and printer adapter(LPT1) Reserved Color/graphics monitor adapter Diskette controller Serial port 1...

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