IEI Technology AFL A-N270 Series User Manual

IEI Technology AFL A-N270 Series User Manual

Fanless all-in-one panel pc with 1.6 ghz intel atom processor tft lcd, wireless lan, bluetooth, touch screen, rs-232/422/485 and ip 64 protection
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AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC
o42AFL-xxA-N270 Series Flat Panel PC
MODEL:
AFL-xxA-N270
Fanless All-in-one Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Touch Screen,
RS-232/422/485 and IP 64 Protection
User Manual
Page I
Rev. 2.11 - 14 February, 2012

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  • Page 1 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC o42AFL-xxA-N270 Series Flat Panel PC MODEL: AFL-xxA-N270 Fanless All-in-one Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Touch Screen, RS-232/422/485 and IP 64 Protection User Manual Page I Rev. 2.11 - 14 February, 2012...
  • Page 2 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes Modified Section 2.7.3: Power Connector 14 February, 2012 2.11 13 July, 2011 2.10 Updated for R21 version Updated for R20 version 3 September, 2010 2.00 Added standard compliance statement 17 March, 2010 1.04 Added wall mount screw warning in page 45 12 November, 2009...
  • Page 3 AFL-xxA-N270 Series 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 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A and 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.
  • Page 5 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Packing List NOTE: If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 AFOLUX AFL- A-N270 S PC O ........ 2 ERIES ANEL VERVIEW 1.1.1 Features and Model Variations................2 1.1.2 Applications ....................... 3 1.2 E ....................3 XTERNAL VERVIEW 1.2.1 General Description................... 3 1.2.2 Front Panel ......................
  • Page 7 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module..................18 2.6 A ........................18 UDIO 2.6.1 HD Audio Codec Controller ................18 2.6.2 Stereo Speakers ....................19 2.7 S ....................... 19 YSTEM OWER 2.7.1 Power Mode ..................... 19 2.7.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)..............19 2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode ..................
  • Page 8 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.9.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper..............40 4.9.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper ..............41 4.9.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......... 42 4.10 M ..................43 OUNTING THE YSTEM 4.10.1 Wall Mounting....................44 4.10.2 Panel Mounting....................47 4.10.3 Arm Mounting ....................
  • Page 9 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.3.2 IDE Configuration ................... 70 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ................72 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................... 76 6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration..............79 6.3.5 Power Configuration..................82 6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration ................... 83 6.3.6 APM Configuration..................84 6.3.7 Remote Configuration ..................
  • Page 10 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................137 B.1 S ................... 138 AFETY RECAUTIONS B.1.1 General Safety Precautions ................138 B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................. 139 B.1.3 Product Disposal ................... 140 B.2 M ............140 AINTENANCE AND LEANING RECAUTIONS B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning................140 B.2.2 Cleaning Tools ....................
  • Page 11 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 Flat Panel PC..............2 Figure 1-2: AFL-xxA-N270 Front View ..................4 Figure 1-3: AFL-xxA-N270 Rear View ...................4 Figure 1-4: AFL-xxA-N270 I/O Interface Connector Panel............5 Figure 1-5: AFL-xxA-N270 Top View.....................6 Figure 1-6: AFL-10A-N270 Side View....................6 Figure 2-1: AFL-07A-N270 Dimensions (mm) ................10 Figure 2-2: AFL-08AH-N270 Dimensions (mm)................11 Figure 2-3: AFL-10A-N270 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions (mm)........12...
  • Page 12 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-13: Chassis Support Screws ..................46 Figure 4-14: Secure the Panel PC ....................46 Figure 4-15: AFL-07A-N270 Panel Opening ................47 Figure 4-16: AFL-08AH-N270 Panel Opening................47 Figure 4-17: AFL-10A-N270 Panel Opening ................48 Figure 4-18: AFL-12A-N270 Panel Opening ................48 Figure 4-19: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws ............49 Figure 4-20: AFL-07A-N270/AFL-08AH-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes ...50 Figure 4-21: AFL-10A-N270/AFL-12A-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes ....50...
  • Page 13 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen ................117 Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Installation ..................117 Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete............... 118 Figure 7-19: Welcome Screen ....................119 Figure 7-20: License Agreement ....................119 Figure 7-21: Ready to Install the Program ................120 Figure 7-22: Installing PenMount DMC9000................
  • Page 14 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ......................3 Table 1-2: AFL-xxA-N270 Series System Specifications ............8 Table 4-1: Jumpers ........................36 Table 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .....................36 Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings..................37 Table 4-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............38 Table 4-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............38 Table 4-6: RS-422 Pinouts ......................39 Table 4-7: RS-485 Pinouts ......................39...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 16: A-N270 Series Flat Panel Pc Overview

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 Flat Panel PC The AFL-xxA-N270 series is Intel® Atom™ powered flat panel PCs with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. All AFL-xxA-N270 models are designed for easy and simplified integration in to kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) applications.
  • Page 17: Applications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 802.11 b/g/n wireless module Two USB 2.0 ports Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some reason IP 64 compliant front panel AT or ATX power mode Touch screen Bluetooth RoHS compliance There are four kinds of panel size of the AFL-xxA-N270 series.
  • Page 18: Front Panel

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC AFL-xxA-N270 provides access to external interface connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port, reset button, power connector and power switch. 1.2.2 Front Panel The front side of the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen with LED backlight surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame.
  • Page 19: I/O Interface Panel

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-xxA-N270 has the following I/O interface connectors: 1 x Audio connector 1 x 12 V DC In connector 1 x External SATA connector 1 x RS-232 connector 1 x RS-232/422/485 connector 2 x LAN connectors...
  • Page 20: Top Panel And Side Panels

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 1.2.5 Top Panel and Side Panels The top panel and side panels of AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series provides access to slots that support panel mount and rack mount (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5: AFL-xxA-N270 Top View Figure 1-6: AFL-10A-N270 Side View 1.3 Internal Overview The AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 has the following components installed internally: 1 x Motherboard...
  • Page 21: System Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 1.4 System Specifications The technical specifications for the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series systems are listed in Table 1-2. Specification AFL-07A-N270 AFL-08AH-N270 AFL-10A-N270 AFL-12A-N270 LCD Size 7” 8.4” 10.4” 12.1” Max. Resolution 800 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Contrast Ratio...
  • Page 22: Table 1-2: Afl-Xxa-N270 Series System Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Operation Temperature -10ºC ~ 50ºC with CF card -10ºC ~ 50ºC with CF card 0ºC ~ 40ºC with Storage Temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC Net weight 0.6 kg 0.8 kg 1.4 kg 1.8 kg IP level (front panel) IP 64 CE, FCC and CCC Safety...
  • Page 23: Detailed Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter Detailed Specifications Page 9...
  • Page 24: Dimensions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.1 Dimensions The following sections provide detailed schematics and information on the dimensions of the AFL-xxA-N270 series. 2.1.1 AFL-07A-N270 Dimensions The AFL-07A-N270 dimensions are shown in Figure 2-1 and listed below. 226.00 mm Width: 140.00 mm Height: 40.18 mm Depth:...
  • Page 25: Afl-08Ah-N270 Dimensions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.1.2 AFL-08AH-N270 Dimensions The AFL-08AH-N270 dimensions are shown in Figure 2-2 and listed below. 233.86 mm Width: 183.86 mm Height: 41.09 mm Depth: Figure 2-2: AFL-08AH-N270 Dimensions (mm) Page 11...
  • Page 26: Afl-10A-N270 Dimensions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.1.3 AFL-10A-N270 Dimensions The AFL-10A-N270 dimensions are shown in Figure 2-3 and listed below. 276.0 mm Width: 222.0 mm Height: 51.0 mm Depth: Figure 2-3: AFL-10A-N270 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions (mm) Page 12...
  • Page 27: Afl-12A-N270 Dimensions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.1.4 AFL-12A-N270 Dimensions The AFL-12A-N270 dimensions are shown in Figure 2-3 and listed below. 304.0 mm Width: 246.0 mm Height: 49.5 mm Depth: Figure 2-4: AFL-12A-N270 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions (mm) Page 13...
  • Page 28: Intel® Atom™ Processor

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.2 Intel® Atom™ Processor A 45nm N270 Intel® Atom™ processor is installed in the system. The processor has a CPU speed of 1.6 GHz and a 533 MHz front side bus (FSB). The processor also comes with a 512 KB L2 cache and a 1.6 GHz L2 cache speed.
  • Page 29: Additional Memory

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 2-5: Preinstalled DDR2 SO-DIMM 2.3.1.2 Additional Memory The Intel® 945GSE is capable of supporting one 200-pin 2.0 GB (max.) 533 MHz or 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM. If additional memory is required, please contact an IEI sales representative and discuss the necessary system requirement.
  • Page 30: Lan Connectivity

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC a 5 V or 12 V power supply. Enabling COM devices to be powered through the COM port eliminates unnecessary and messy cabling. Figure 2-6: COM Ports 2.4.2 LAN Connectivity The AFL-xxA-N270 has two RJ-45 LAN connectors on the bottom panel. Figure 2-7: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors The PCIe lane from the Intel®...
  • Page 31: External Usb Connectors

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging Serial EEPROM Transmit/Receive on-chip buffer support 64-pin QFN package (Green package) 2.4.3 External USB Connectors There are two USB 2.0 connectors on the bottom panel of the AFL-xxA-N270. Both USB 2.0 connectors are interfaced directly to the USB controllers on the ICH7-M southbridge. These USB connectors are fully compliant with USB specification Revision 2.0 and USB specification Revision 1.1 and can be interfaced to both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compliant devices.
  • Page 32: Touch-Screen Module

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 2-9: LCD Screen 2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module A controller for the 4-wire/5-wire resistive touch screen is installed on the motherboard. The sensitive touch screen is accurate, reliable and durable. 2.6 Audio 2.6.1 HD Audio Codec Controller The integrated HD Audio compliant audio controller on the Intel®...
  • Page 33: Stereo Speakers

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.6.2 Stereo Speakers Two internal 1.5 W stereo speakers on the sides of the AFL-xxA-N270 are interfaced to the system through a Philips TDA1517p integrated class-B dual output amplifier. Figure 2-11: Stereo Speakers 2.7 System Power 2.7.1 Power Mode The system can be run in the AT power mode or the ATX power mode.
  • Page 34: At Power Mode

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode With the AT mode selected, the power is controlled by a central power unit rather than a power switch. The AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 panel PC turns on automatically when the power is connected. The AT mode benefits a production line to control multiple panel PCs from a central management center and other applications including: Self-service kiosk Plant environment monitoring system...
  • Page 35: Wireless Connections

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 2.8 Wireless Connections The following section describes the wireless modules on the circuit. 2.8.1 USB Bluetooth Module An integrated Bluetooth module is connected to ICH7 chipset through the USB bus. The AFL-xxA-N270 Bluetooth module enables wireless communications between the AFL-xxA-N270 and various peripheral devices through a Bluetooth network.
  • Page 36: Figure 2-13: Pifa Antenna And Wireless Module

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 2-13: PIFA Antenna and Wireless Module Page 22...
  • Page 37: Unpacking

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter Unpacking Page 23...
  • Page 38: Npacking

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 3.1 Unpacking To unpack the flat 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 panel PC has been properly installed.
  • Page 39: Packing List

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 3.1.1 Packing List The AFL-xxA-N270 flat panel PC is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item Image Standard AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series Power adapter Power cord SATA and power cable Screw kit User manual CD and driver CD Touch pen Page 25...
  • Page 40 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Optional Panel mounting kit (P/N: AFLPK-12) Wall mounting kit (P/N: AFLWK-12) Stand (P/N:STAND-A12) Stand (P/N:STAND-B19) Stand (P/N: STAND-210-RS) (P/N: ARM-11-RS) Page 26...
  • Page 41 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC (P/N: ARM-31-RS) If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately. Page 27...
  • Page 42: Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter Installation Page 28...
  • Page 43: Anti-Static Precautions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the AFL-xxA-N270 may result in permanent damage to the AFL-xxA-N270 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL-xxA-N270.
  • Page 44: Preinstalled Components

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Anti-static Discharge: If a user open the rear panel of the flat panel PC, to configure the jumpers or plug in added peripheral devices, ground themselves first and wear and anti-static wristband. 4.3 Preinstalled Components The following components are all preinstalled. Motherboard TFT LCD screen 1.0 GB DDR2 memory module...
  • Page 45: Removing The

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.5 Removing the Back Cover WARNING: Over-tightening back cover screws will crack the plastic frame. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm). To access the AFL-xxA-N270 internally the back cover must be removed. To remove the back cover, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 46: Cf Card Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.6 CF Card Installation The AFL-xxA-N270 series has one CF Type II slot inside the rear panel. To install the CF card, follow the instructions below. Locate the CF slot. Insert a CF card into the slot (Figure 4-3). Step 1: Figure 4-3: CF Card Location Replace the plastic back cover.
  • Page 47: Hdd Installation (Af-12A-N270 Only)

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.7 HDD Installation (AF-12A-N270 Only) To install the HDD into the AF-12A-N270, please follow the steps below: Remove the plastic back cover. See Section 4.5 above. Step 1: Remove the aluminum cover. See Section 5.4.2. Step 2: Remove the four HDD bracket retention screws and lift the HDD bracket off the Step 3: panel PC.
  • Page 48: At/Atx Mode Selection

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC WARNING: Over-tightening back cover screws will crack the plastic frame. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm). 4.8 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the AFL-xxA-N270 series. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch on the aluminum chassis inside the plastic back cover (Figure 4-6).
  • Page 49: Atx Power Mode

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Self-service kiosk Plant environment monitoring system Factory automation platform Manufacturing shop flow 4.8.2 ATX Power Mode With the ATX mode selected, the AFL-xxA-N270 panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby mode.
  • Page 50: Access The Jumpers

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Description Label Type Clear CMOS J_COMS1 2-pin header COM1 Pin 9 setting 10-pin header COM3 Pin 9 setting JP10 6-pin header COM3 RX RS-232/422/485 select 8-pin header COM3 TX RS-422/485 select JP11 6-pin header COM3 RS-232/422/485 select 12-pin header Table 4-1: Jumpers 4.9.1 Access the Jumpers...
  • Page 51: Clear Cmos Jumper

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper Jumper Label: J_CMOS1 Jumper Type: 2-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-3 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-7 If the AFL-xxA-N270 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information.
  • Page 52: Com Port Pin 9 Select

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper 4.9.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select Jumper Label: JP8 and JP10 See Table 4-4 Jumper Settings: Jumper Location: See Figure 4-8 Two jumpers (JP8 and JP10) configure pin 9 on COM1 and COM3 DB-9 connectors. Pin 9 on the COM1 and the COM3 DB-9 connectors can be set as the ring (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V.
  • Page 53: Com3 Rs-422 And Rs-485 Pinouts

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting jumper locations are shown in Figure 4-8 below. Figure 4-8: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations 4.9.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM 3 are detailed below.
  • Page 54: Com3 Rx Function Select Jumper

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.9.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 8-pin header See Table 4-8 Jumper Settings: Jumper Location: See Figure 4-9 The COM3 RX Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the RX serial communications port COM3 as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
  • Page 55: Com3 Tx Function Select Jumper

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.9.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP11 Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-9 See Figure 4-10 Jumper Location: The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port connector as RS-422 as an RS-485.
  • Page 56: Com3 Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.9.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined) Jumper Settings: See Table 4-10 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-11 The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM3) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
  • Page 57: Mounting The System

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-11: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location 4.10 Mounting the System WARNING! When mounting the flat panel PC onto an arm, onto the wall or onto a panel, it is better to have more than one person to help with the installation to make sure the panel PC does not fall down and get damaged.
  • Page 58: Wall Mounting

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.10.1 Wall Mounting To mount the flat panel PC onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 1: Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall. Step 2: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention Step 3:...
  • Page 59 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mount kit into the Step 6: four screw holes on the real panel of the flat panel PC and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 4-13). WARNING: Please use the M4 screws provided in the wall mount kit for the rear panel.
  • Page 60: Figure 4-13: Chassis Support Screws

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-13: Chassis Support Screws Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting Step 9: bracket. (Figure 4-14). Figure 4-14: Secure the Panel PC Page 46...
  • Page 61: Panel Mounting

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.10.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series flat panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Select the position on the panel to mount the flat panel PC. Step 1: Cut out a section from the panel that corresponds to the rear panel dimensions Step 2: of the flat panel PC.
  • Page 62: Figure 4-17: Afl-10A-N270 Panel Opening

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-17: AFL-10A-N270 Panel Opening Figure 4-18: AFL-12A-N270 Panel Opening Slide the flat panel PC through the hole until the frame is flush against the panel. Step 3: Insert the panel mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of Step 4: the chassis, behind the frame.
  • Page 63: Arm Mounting

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-19: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws 4.10.3 Arm Mounting The AFL-xxA-N270 series is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75mm or 100mm interface pad. To mount the AFL-xxA-N270 series on an arm, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 64: Figure 4-20: Afl-07A-N270/Afl-08Ah-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat panel Step 2: PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm. Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the Step 3: flat panel PC.
  • Page 65: Cabinet And Rack Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Secure the flat panel PC to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws Step 4: through the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the flat panel PC. Step 0: 4.10.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation The AFL-xxA-N270 series flat panel PC can be installed into a cabinet or rack.
  • Page 66: Figure 4-23: Secure The Rack/Cabinet Bracket (Afl-10A-N270/Afl-12A-N270)

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC mounting clamps for AFL-07A-N270/ AFL-08AH-N270 and 6 rack mounting clamps for AFL-10A-N270/AFL-12A-N270. Tighten the screws that pass through the rack mounting clamps until the plastic Step 3: caps at the front of all the screws are firmly secured to the bracket (Figure 4-23). Figure 4-23: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket (AFL-10A-N270/AFL-12A-N270) Slide the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket into a rack or Step 4:...
  • Page 67: Bottom Panel Connectors

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-24: Install into a Rack/Cabinet Once the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket has been properly Step 5: inserted into the rack or cabinet, secure the front of the rack/cabinet bracket to the front of the rack or cabinet (Figure 4-24). 4.11 Bottom Panel Connectors 4.11.1 LAN Connection There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors.
  • Page 68: Serial Device Connection

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-25: LAN Connection Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN Step 3: cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 connector. Step 0: 4.11.2 Serial Device Connection The AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 Series has two male DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for serial devices to be connected.
  • Page 69: Figure 4-26: Serial Device Connector

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 4-26: Serial Device Connector Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external Step 3: interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: Page 55...
  • Page 70: Usb Device Connection

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 4.11.3 USB Device Connection There are two external USB 2.0 connectors. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown Step 1: in Chapter 2.
  • Page 71: System Maintenance

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter System Maintenance Page 57...
  • Page 72: System Maintenance Introduction

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 5.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include: CF Module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module SO-DIMM module Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions for the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series are described below.
  • Page 73: Turn Off The Power

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Only handle the edges of the PCB: - When handling the PCB, hold the PCB by the edges. 5.3 Turn off the Power WARNING: Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user.
  • Page 74: Afl-Xxa-N270 Series Internal Aluminum Cover Removal

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 5-1: Back Cover Retention Screws Lift the cover off and pull down the cover a bit to make it possible to lift the cover Step 4: further more after removing the retention screws (Figure 4-2). More strength is required to separate the cover from the chassis.
  • Page 75: Replacing Components

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 5-3: AFL-10A-N270 Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws Lift the aluminum cover off the AFL-xxA-N270 series. Step 2: Step 0: 5.5 Replacing Components 5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement The flat panel PC is preinstalled with a 1 GB DDR2 memory module. If the memory module is fail, follow the instructions below to replace the memory module.
  • Page 76: Cf Card Replacement

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Remove the DDR memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips Step 4: outward from the socket. Grasp the DDR memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the Step 5: socket. Install the new DDR memory module by pushing it into the socket at an angle Step 6: (Figure 5-5).
  • Page 77: Reinstalling The Covers

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 5.6 Reinstalling the Covers WARNING: Failing to reinstall the covers may result in permanent damage to the system. Please make sure all coverings are properly installed. When maintenance procedures are complete, please make sure all the covers are replaced, including the following: Aluminum cover Plastic cover...
  • Page 78: Ami Bios Setup

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Chapter AMI BIOS Setup Page 64...
  • Page 79: Introduction

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI 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 80: Getting Help

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 6.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the...
  • Page 81: Main

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.2 Main The Main BIOS menu ( B IOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components.
  • Page 82: Advanced

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.
  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration Page 69...
  • Page 84: Ide Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details: Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size...
  • Page 85: Legacy Ide Channels [Pata Pri, Sata Sec]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up to 4 storage devices. Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Enhanced Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated.
  • Page 86: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out”...
  • Page 87: Type [Auto]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not. Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used.
  • Page 88: Lba/Large Mode [Auto]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on Disabled the specified channel.
  • Page 89: Dma Mode [Auto]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6MBps (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.) DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
  • Page 90: Super Io Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC rate of 44MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA4 rate of 66.6MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA5...
  • Page 91: Serial Port1 Address [3F8/Irq4]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address. No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 Disabled Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt 3F8/IRQ4 EFAULT address is IRQ4...
  • Page 92: Serial Port3 Address [3E8]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Serial Port 1 mode is normal Normal EFAULT Serial Port 1 mode is IrDA IrDA Serial Port 1 mode is ASK IR ASK IR Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the Serial Port 3 base address. No base address is assigned to Serial Port 3 Disabled Serial Port 3 I/O port address is 3E8...
  • Page 93: Hardware Health Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
  • Page 94: Cpu Temp. Limit Of Off [000]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Fan PWM control CPU Temp. Limit of OFF [000] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to stop when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged.
  • Page 95: Cpu Fan Start Pwm [070]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on. When the fan starts, it rotates using the starting pulse width modulation (PWM) specified in the Fan 3 Start PWM option below.
  • Page 96: Power Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 15 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored. CPU Fan Speed Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored CPU Core...
  • Page 97: Acpi Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration 6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration Page 83...
  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is S1 (POS) EFAULT refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode. System appears off.
  • Page 99: Power Button Mode [On/Off]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The system remains turned off Power Off The system turns on Power On The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it Last State EFAULT turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.
  • Page 100: Remote Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Wake event not generated by an incoming call Disabled EFAULT Wake event generated by an incoming call Enabled Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled] Use the Resume PCI-Express WAKE# BIOS option to enable activity on the PCI-Express WAKE# signal to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. Wake event not generated by PCI-Express WAKE# Disabled signal activity...
  • Page 101: Remote Access [Disabled]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Remote access is disabled. Disabled EFAULT Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number...
  • Page 102: Serial Port Number [Com1]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access. System is remotely accessed through COM1 COM1 EFAULT System is remotely accessed through COM2 COM2 System is remotely accessed through COM3 COM3 NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu.
  • Page 103: Usb Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The console is not redirected after POST Disabled Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Boot Loader Loader Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not Always EFAULT work if set to Always) Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type.
  • Page 104: Usb Functions [Enabled]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers. USB controllers are enabled Disabled USB controllers are disabled Enabled EFAULT USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller USB function enabled Enabled EFAULT...
  • Page 105: Pci/Pnp

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The controller is capable of operating at high speed HiSpeed EFAULT 480 Mb/s 6.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu ( B IOS Menu 13) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. WARNING: Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 106: Dma Channel# [Available]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are: IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
  • Page 107: Boot

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices Disabled EFAULT 16KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 32KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 54KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 6.5 Boot...
  • Page 108: Quick Boot [Enabled]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease Enabled EFAULT the system boot time...
  • Page 109: Addon Rom Display Mode [Force Bios]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Allows the computer system to force a third party Force BIOS EFAULT BIOS to display during system boot. Allows the computer system to display the Keep Current information during system boot.
  • Page 110: Security

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.6 Security Use the Security menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 16: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed.
  • Page 111: Chipset

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 6.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu ( B IOS Menu 17) to access the NorthBridge and SouthBridge configuration menus WARNING: Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS Menu 17: Chipset 6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure the...
  • Page 112: Memory Hole [Disabled]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 18:North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly. If an older ISA expansion card is used, please refer to the documentation that came with the card to see if it is necessary to reserve the space.
  • Page 113: Dvmt Mode Select [Dvmt Mode]

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Fixed Mode graphics memory. Graphics memory dynamically allocated...
  • Page 114: Southbridge Configuration

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Sec. Display Device [CRT] Use the Sec. Display Device option to select the second display device used by the system. Configuration options are listed below. Disabled EFAULT LFP Panel Type [by H/W] Use the LFP Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Configuration options are listed below.
  • Page 115: Exit

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 19: SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [AC’97 Audio Only] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. The on-board AC’97 audio controller is enabled. AC’97 Audio Only The on-board audio controller is disabled. All Disabled EFAULT 6.8 Exit...
  • Page 116 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Menu 20:Exit Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program. Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system.
  • Page 117 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation. Page 103...
  • Page 118: Software Drivers

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  • Page 119: Available Software Drivers

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 7.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates. The following drivers can be installed on the system: Chipset Touch screen...
  • Page 120: Chipset Driver Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-1: Drivers 7.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-1 (See Section 7.2). Click “Chipset”. Step 1: The setup files are extracted as shown in Figure 7-2. Step 2: Page 106...
  • Page 121: Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Screen When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure Step 3: 7-3 appears. Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 4: Page 107...
  • Page 122: Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC The license agreement in Figure 7-4 appears. Step 5: Read the License Agreement. Step 6: Click the Yes icon to continue. Step 7: Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement The Read Me file in Figure 7-5 appears. Step 8: Click Next to continue.
  • Page 123: Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 7-6. Step 10: Page 109...
  • Page 124: Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 11: The Finish screen appears. Step 12: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. Step 13: See Figure 7-7.
  • Page 125: Vga Driver Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 7.4 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-1 (See Section 7.2). Click “VGA”. Step 1: The VGA Read Me file in Figure 7-8 appears. Step 2: Click Next to continue.
  • Page 126: Figure 7-8: Vga Driver Read Me File

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-8: VGA Driver Read Me File The installation files are extracted. See Figure 7-9. Step 4: Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted The Welcome Screen in Figure 7-10 appears. Step 5: Page 112...
  • Page 127: Figure 7-10: Vga Driver Welcome Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 6: The license agreement in Figure 7-11 appears. Step 7: Read the License Agreement. Step 8: Click the Yes icon to continue. Step 9: Page 113...
  • Page 128: Figure 7-11: Vga Driver License Agreement

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-11: VGA Driver License Agreement The Read Me file in Figure 7-12 appears. Step 10: Click Next to continue. Step 11: Figure 7-12: VGA Driver Read Me File Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 7-13. Step 12: Page 114...
  • Page 129: Figure 7-13: Vga Driver Setup Operations

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 13: The Finish screen appears. Step 14: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. Step 15: See Figure 7-14.
  • Page 130: Lan Driver Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 7.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the LAN driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-1 (See Section 7.2). Click “LAN”. Step 1: The Welcome screen in Figure 7-15 appears. Step 2: Figure 7-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Click Next to continue.
  • Page 131: Figure 7-16: Lan Driver Welcome Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen The program begins to install. Step 6: The installation progress can be monitored in the progress bar shown in Figure Step 7: 7-17. Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Installation Page 117...
  • Page 132: Touch Screen Driver

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 7-18 appears. Step 8: Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete 7.6 Touch Screen Driver To install the touch panel software driver, please follow the steps below. Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-1 (See Section 7.2).
  • Page 133: Figure 7-19: Welcome Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-19: Welcome Screen The license agreement shown in Figure 7-20 appears. Agree to the license by Step 3: selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Figure 7-20: License Agreement Click N and the Installshield Wizard is ready to install the program (Figure Step 4: 7-21).
  • Page 134: Figure 7-21: Ready To Install The Program

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-21: Ready to Install the Program Click I to continue. The Installing PenMount DMC9000 screen appears Step 5: NSTALL as the program is installed (Figure 7-22). Figure 7-22: Installing PenMount DMC9000 The user is then prompted to select to restart the computer now or later (Figure Step 6: 7-23).
  • Page 135: Audio Driver Installation

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-23: Reboot the Computer 7.7 Audio Driver Installation To install the audio driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 7-1 (See Section 7.2). Click “Audio”. Step 1: The screen in Figure 7-24 appears. Double click the “WDM_R253” folder. Step 2: Figure 7-24: Audio Driver Options Click the WDM_R253.exe icon.
  • Page 136: Figure 7-25: The Installshield Wizard Starts

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-25: The InstallShield Wizard Starts The InstallShield Wizard is prepared to guide the user through the rest of the Step 5: process (Figure 7-26). Figure 7-26: Preparing Setup Screen Once initialized, the InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears Step 6: (Figure 7-27).
  • Page 137: Figure 7-27: Installshield Wizard Welcome Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-27: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen Click N to continue the installation. Step 7: InstallShield starts to install the new software as shown in Figure 7-28. Step 8: Figure 7-28: Audio Driver Software Configuration After the driver installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears Step 9: (Figure 7-29).
  • Page 138: Wireless Driver

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-29: Restart the Computer The confirmation screen offers the option of restarting the computer now or later. Step 10: For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted. Click F INISH restart the computer. Step 0: 7.8 Wireless Driver To install the wireless driver, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 139: Figure 7-30: Wireless Driver Folders

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-30: Wireless Driver Folders The license agreement in Figure 7-31 appears. Step 3: Figure 7-31: Wireless Driver License Agreement Accept the conditions of the license agreement and click N to continue. Step 4: The Configuration Tool Options screen in Figure 7-32 appears next. Step 5: Page 125...
  • Page 140: Figure 7-32: Wireless Driver Configuration Tool Options

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-32: Wireless Driver Configuration Tool Options Select configuration tool in Figure 7-32 and click N to continue. Step 6: The Wireless Mode Options window in Figure 7-33 appears. Step 7: Figure 7-33: Wireless Mode Select Window Click N in Figure 7-33.
  • Page 141: Bluetooth Driver

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Click I in Figure 7-34 to start to install the driver. Step 9: NSTALL Figure 7-34: Wireless Driver Installation When the installation is finished. Click F in the termination screen. Step 10: Step 0: INISH 7.9 Bluetooth Driver To install the Bluetooth software driver, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 142: Figure 7-35: Welcome Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-35: Welcome Screen The license agreement shown in Figure 7-36 appears. Agree to the license by Step 3: selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Figure 7-36: License Agreement The Custom Settins screen in Figure 7-37 appears next. Step 4: Page 128...
  • Page 143: Figure 7-37: Bluetooth Driver Setup Options

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-37: Bluetooth Driver Setup Options Select the required installation configuration in Figure 7-37 and click N Step 5: continue. The Destination Folder screen in Figure 7-38 appears next. Confirm the Step 6: destination folder to install the Bluetooth driver. Figure 7-38: Bluetooth Driver Destination Folder Page 129...
  • Page 144: Figure 7-39: Ready To Install The Program

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Click N and the Installshield Wizard is ready to install the program (Figure Step 7: 7-39). Figure 7-39: Ready to Install the Program Click I to continue. The Installing BlueSoleil screen appears as the Step 8: NSTALL program is installed (Figure 7-40).
  • Page 145: Figure 7-41: Bluetooth Driver Complete Installation Screen

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Figure 7-41: Bluetooth Driver Complete Installation Screen To complete the chipset driver installation, click F . The user is then Step 10: INISH prompted to select to restart the computer now or later (Figure 7-42). For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted.
  • Page 146: A System Specifications

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  • Page 147: Motherboard Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC A.1 Motherboard Specifications The system comes with an IEI AFLMB-945GSE motherboard. The detailed specifications for the motherboard are listed below. Specification AFLMB-945GSE Northbridge Intel® 945GSE Southbridge Intel® ICH7M Processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor FSB Speed 533 MHz Supported Memory One 200-pin 2.0 GB (max.) 533 MHz or 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM...
  • Page 148: Screen Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Manufacturing Technology 45 nm 32 KB instruction cache L1 Cache 24 KB write-back data cache Thermal Design Power 2.5 W Tjunction 0 to 90°C A.3 Screen Specifications The AFL-xxA-N270 comes with a TFT LCD monitor at the front of the flat panel PC. Specifications for the screens are shown below.
  • Page 149: Touch Screen Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC A.4 Touch Screen Specifications The AFL-xxA-N270 series comes with an analog resistive type touch panel. The touch panel specifications are listed below. SPECIFICATION AFL-07A-N270 AFL-08AH-N270 AFL-10A-N270 AFL-12A-N270 Model PANJIT 1070404C PANJIT 1084403B PANJIT 1104502A PANJIT 1121505B Type Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel Wire Type...
  • Page 150: Bluetooth Module Specifications

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC A.5 Bluetooth Module Specifications The specifications for the Bluetooth module on the AFL-xxA-N270 are shown below. Specification Bluetooth Module Standard Bluetooth v2.0 Frequency Band 2.402GHz~2.480GHz unlicensed ISM band Modulation Method GFSK for 1Mbps π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps 8-DPSK for 3Mbps Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
  • Page 151: B Safety Precautions

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  • Page 152: Safety Precautions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series. B.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: B.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
  • Page 153: Anti-Static Precautions

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series may result in permanent damage to the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series.
  • Page 154: Product Disposal

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC B.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union - If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
  • Page 155: Cleaning Tools

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior of the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270X series does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the AFOLUX AFL-xxA-N270 series interior.
  • Page 156 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Foam swabs - Whenever possible, it is best to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs for cleaning. Page 142...
  • Page 157: C Bios Configuration Options

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  • Page 158: Bios Configuration Options

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 6.   System Overview .........................67   System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................68   System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................68   ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]................70   Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] ..............71  ...
  • Page 159 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC   Resume on Ring [Disabled] ....................85   Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled]..............86   Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]..................86   RTC Alarm Date (Days)......................86   System Time .........................86   Remote Access [Disabled]....................87   Serial Port Number ......................87  ...
  • Page 160 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC   LFP Panel Type [by H/W]....................100   Audio Controller [AC’97 Audio Only]................101   Save Changes and Exit ....................102   Discard Changes and Exit....................102   Discard Changes....................... 102   Load Optimal Defaults...................... 102  ...
  • Page 161: D Watchdog Timer

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 147...
  • Page 162 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 163 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BX, 05 ;time-out value is 5 seconds ;...
  • Page 164: E Hazardous Materials Disclosure

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  • Page 165: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC E.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 166 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply Assemblies Battery This toxic or hazardous substance is contained in all of the homogeneous materials for the part is below...
  • Page 167 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件,像是电池或灯管,这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 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/T11363-2006 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/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 Page 153...
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  • Page 169 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC settings ..........38 A COM3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 select ....42 ABS/PC plastic frame ......4, 51 COM3 RX function select ......40 ACPI ............82, 83 COM3 TX function select.......41 anti-static precautions......29, 58 COM3 pin 9 setting jumper anti-static pad ......29, 58, 139 settings ..........38 anti-static wristband....29, 58, 139 COM3 pin 9 setting jumper ......38...
  • Page 170 AFL-xxA-N270 Series Panel PC H R HDD ............33 Resolution ..........134 RJ-45 connection ........53 I single connector ........53 IrDA............78 S J Safety Precautions........138 Serial Device jumper............35 connection ..........54 clear CMOS...........37 serial port .............4 COM3 pin 9 setting jumper....38 SO-DIMM ..........61, 62 COM3 RS-232/422/485 serial port select system voltages ........

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