Pos system powered by intel 2nd gen. core, pentium, celeron (132 pages)
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USER MANUAL PA-J580 Series POS System Powered by Intel Core i5/i3 / Pentium ® ® Celeron Processor ® PA-J580 M3...
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PA-J580 POS System COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. This manual is copyrighted in Feb. 2021. You may not reproduce or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying and recording.
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FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Contents Revision History ................... vii Introduction ..................1-2 1.1 About This Manual ............... 1-2 1.2 POS System Overview ..............1-3 1.2.1 Panel PC ................1-3 1.2.2 Normal Stand ................ 1-4 1.2.3 Normal Stand with 15” 2nd Display ........1-5 1.2.4 Normal Stand with VFD ............1-6 1.3 System Specifications ..............
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2.2.11 12V/24V Power USB Port / Dual USB 2.0 Port (option) ..2-10 2.2.12 Cash Drawer Port (DRW1) ..........2-11 2.2.13 Line Out Audio Jack (Line Out) ........... 2-12 2.2.14 Mic In Audio Jack (MIC) ............2-12 2.3 Main Board Component Locations & Jumper Settings ....2-13 2.4 Jumper &...
Revision History The revision history of PA-J580 User Manual is described below: Version No. Revision History Page No. Date Initial Release 2020/09/28 3-29 ~3-33 Revised Section 3.3.8 VFD. • 2020/11/20 Added Section 3.3.9 MSR. 3-34 • In Section 1.3 System •...
Introduction This chapter gives you the information for the PA-J580. It also outlines the system specifications. The following topics are included: • About This Manual • POS System Overview • System Specifications • Safety Precautions Experienced users can go to Chapter 2 for a quick start. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 1-1...
Chapter 1 Introduction About This Manual Thank you for purchasing our PA-J580 Series System. The PA-J580 is an updated system designed to be comparable with the highest performance of IBM AT personal computers. The PA-J580 provides faster processing speed, greater expandability and can handle more tasks than before.
Chapter 1 Introduction POS System Overview Unit: mm 1.2.1 Panel PC Front View Rear View M4 screw hole (x4) 388.5 Left Side View Right Side View 69.8 68.95 PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 1-3...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.3 Normal Stand with 15” 2nd Display Unit: mm Front View Rear View Left Side View Right Side View 288.35 PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 1-5...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.4 Normal Stand with VFD Unit: mm Front View Rear Side View 244.85 Left Side View Right Side View 288.35 322.4 PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 1-6...
Chapter 1 Introduction System Specifications System ® Intel Core™ i5-7300U • ® Intel Core™ i3-7100U • CPU Support ® ® Intel Pentium 4415U • ® ® Intel Celeron 3965U • Memory 1 x DDR4 SO-DIMM (up to 16GB) Network Gigabit 10/100/1000 Base-T Fast Ethernet Power Supply 60W for standard, 90W for Printer-Stand O.S.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Display 15” TFT LCD Brightness 300 cd/m² Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 Touchscreen Bezel-free 5-wire analog resistive or projected capacitive Tilt Angle 0~50 degree Add-ons Customer Display VFD kit, 20 columns and 2 lines, each column is 5 x 7 dots MSR &...
Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Precautions Before using this system, read the following information carefully to protect your system from damages, and extend the life cycle of the system. Check the Line Voltage • The operating voltage for the power supply should be within the range of 100V to 240V AC;...
System Configuration This chapter contains helpful information that describes the jumper and connector settings, component locations, and pin assignment. The following topics are included: • System External I/O Ports Diagram • Function Buttons and I/O Ports • Main Board Component Locations & Jumper Settings •...
Chapter 2 System Configuration System External I/O Ports Diagram & Pin Assignment Rear I/O Ports COM4 (option) COM3 Cash USB 2.0 Line Out Drawer Mic In COM2 DC-IN USB 3.0 HDMI Optional: Power USB / USB x 2 PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-2...
Chapter 2 System Configuration Function Buttons and I/O Ports 2.2.1 Power Button To turn on the system, press the power button on the side of the system briefly. ACTION ASSIGNMENT Click Power Release +3.3V Button 2.2.2 DC-IN Port Port Location: DC-IN Description: DC Power-In Port (rear I/O) ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.5 LAN Port (LAN) Port Location: LAN Description: LAN Port The pin assignments are as follows: LAN: a Giga LAN RJ-45 port (rear I/O) Assignment LAN1_MDI0_DP Green/Orange Yellow LAN1_MDI0_DN LAN1_MDI1_DP LAN1_MDI1_DN LAN1_MDI2_DP LAN1_MDI2_DN LAN1_MDI3_DP LAN1_MDI3_DN Left Side LAN LED Indicator Green Color On 10/100Mbps LAN Speed Indicator Orange Color On...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.7 USB 3.0 Connector (USB1) Port Location: USB1 Description: USB 3.0 Connector The pin assignments are as follows: USB1 USB 3.0 signals: ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT +5VSB +5VSB USB2_P1_DN USB2_P2_DN USB2_P1_DP USB2_P2_DP USB3_P1_BP_RX_DN USB3_P2_BP_RX_DN USB3_P1_BP_RX_DP USB3_P2_BP_RX_DP USB3_P1_BP_TX_DN USB3_P2_BP_TX_DN USB3_P1_BP_TX_DP USB3_P2_BP_TX_DP PA-J580 USER MANUAL...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.8 USB 2.0 Connector (USB2) Port Location: USB2 Description: USB 2.0 Type A Connector The pin assignments are as follows: ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT +5VSB +5VSB USB2_P3_DN USB2_P5_DN USB2_P3_DP USB2_P5_DP USB2 (USB 2.0) PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-8...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.9 12V DC Out Connector (option) (12V) Port Location: 12V Description: 12V DC Out Connector The pin assignments are as follows: ASSIGNMENT VCC12 VCC12 (option) 2.2.10 24V DC Out Connector (option) (24V) Port Location: 24V Description: 24V DC Out Connector The pin assignments are as follows: ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.11 12V/24V Power USB Port / Dual USB 2.0 Port (option) Connector Location: 12V Power USB Port (option) Description: 12V Power USB Port (rear I/O) ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT USB D- +12V USB D+ +12V 12V Power USB (option) Connector Location: 24V Power USB Port (option) Description: 24V Power USB Port (rear I/O)
Chapter 2 System Configuration Connector Location: Dual USB 2.0 Connector (option) Description: Dual USB 2.0 Connector (rear I/O) ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT USB D- USB D- USB D+ USB D+ Dual USB 2.0 Connector (option) 2.2.12 Cash Drawer Port (DRW1) Port Location: DRW1 Description: RJ-11 Cash Drawer Connector (+12V/+24V selectable, default: +12V).
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.2.13 Line Out Audio Jack (Line Out) Connector Location: Line Out Description: Line Out Audio Jack ASSIGNMENT LINE-OUT-R Jack_Sense Line Out LINE-OUT-L 2.2.14 Mic In Audio Jack (MIC) Connector Location: MIC Description: Mic In Audio Jack ASSIGNMENT MIC1-L MIC1-R...
Chapter 2 System Configuration Setting Jumpers You can configure your board by setting the jumpers. A jumper consists of two or three metal pins with a plastic base mounted on the card. By using a small plastic "cap", also known as the jumper cap (with a metal contact inside), you are able to connect the pins.
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Chapter 2 System Configuration Jumper Diagrams Jumper Settings PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-17...
Chapter 2 System Configuration Setting Main Board Connectors and Jumpers 2.6.1 COM2, COM3, COM4 Voltage Selection (JP_COM2, JP_COM3, JP_COM4) Jumper Location: JP_COM2, JP_COM3, JP_COM4 Description: COM2, COM3 and COM4 voltage are set by jumpers on board. SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION (Default Setting) JP_COM2 JP_COM4...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.6.5 SPI (BIOS) Flash Wafer (JP13) Connector Location: JP13 Description: SPI (BIOS) Flash Wafer ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT +3.3VSB SPI_CS0_N SPI_CLK SPI_CS0_N SPI_MOSI JP13 SPI_MISO 2.6.6 Drawer Ports (DRW1, DRW1-1, DRW1-2) Connector Location: DRW1, DRW1-1, DRW1-2 Description: DRW1 is used by default. If you need a second port, adopt either way as below: Step 1: DRW1 includes two groups of GPIO pins.
Chapter 2 System Configuration DRW1 DRW1-1 Step 3: DRW1, DRW1-1, DRW1-2 shares the same power source. 2.6.8 Cash Drawer Voltage Selection (JP16) Jumper Location: JP16 Description: Cash Drawer Voltage Selection JUMPER JUMPER SELECTION SETTING ILLUSTRATION (Default Setting) JP16 JP16 PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-22...
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Chapter 2 System Configuration SIO Address Cash 1 0xA02 bit5 Status 1 0xA02 bit43 Cash 2 0xA02 bit7 Status 2 0xA02 bit6 Cash Drawer Configuration The I/O port address of the cash drawer is 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). 2E (hex) is the address port.
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Chapter 2 System Configuration Code example for open the cash drawer 1 ;------------------------------ Enter to extended function mode ---------------------------- ; ------------------------ Select Logical Device 6 of Cash drawer ------------------------ ; ------------------------------ Open the Cash drawer 1 ------------------------------------- 0DFh ; ------------------------------Exit the extended function mode ---------------------------- 0aah PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-24...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.6.9 USB Connectors (JUSB4, JUSB6, JUSB7, JUSB8, JUSB910) Connector Location: JUSB4, JUSB6, JUSB7, JUSB8, JUSB910 Description: JUSB4 signal is shared from "M.2_E" port, and could be functioned when JP15 is set 2-3, JP20 is set 2-3[short]. JUSB8 ASSIGNMENT +5VSB...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.6.13 Power for Thermal Printer Connector (JVOUT_24V) Connector Location: JVOUT_24V Description: Power for Thermal Printer Connector ASSIGNMENT VCC24 VCC24 JVOUT_24V 2.6.14 Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Connector Location: CPU_FAN1 Description: Fan Connector ASSIGNMENT VCC12 CPU_FANOUT CPU_FAN1 CPU_FANIN Note: PA-J580 is a fanless system. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 2-29...
Chapter 2 System Configuration 2.7.3 Setting MB-4003 VFD Board Connector and Jumper 2.7.3.1 Power Switch Selection (JP12V) Jumper Location: JP12V Description: Power Switch Selection SELECTION JUMPER SETTING JUMPER ILLUSTRATION JP12V (Default Setting) JP12V Open JP12V Note: If CN2 (External Power Switch Connector) is connected with the cable, JP12V (Power Switch Jumper) should not be set (NC).
Software Utilities This chapter provides the detailed information of driver utilities and BIOS settings for the system. The following topics are included: Driver ® - Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility - Graphics Driver Utility - LAN Driver Utility - Sound Driver Utility ®...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities Driver 3.1.1 Introduction Enclosed with the PA-J580 Series package is our driver utilities, which comes in a DVD-ROM disc. See the following table for driver locations. Filename (Assume that Purpose DVD- ROM drive is D :)
Chapter 3 Software Utilities ® 3.1.2 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility Introduction ® The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is required for the following features to function properly: Core PCI and ISAPNP Services •...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.1.3 Graphics Driver Utility The Graphics interface embedded with the PA-J580 series can support a wide range of display types. You can have dual displays via VGA and HDMI interfaces to work simultaneously. Installation of Graphics Driver...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.1.4 LAN Driver Utility The PA-J580 Series is enhanced with LAN function that can support various network adapters. For more details on the Installation procedure, please refer to the Readme.txt file found on LAN Driver Utility.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.1.5 Sound Driver Utility The sound function enhanced in this system is fully compatible with Windows 7 / Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit) series. Installation of Sound Driver To install the Sound Driver, refer to the readme.txt file on the driver disc. Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to PA-J580 and insert the driver disk inside.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities ® 3.1.6 Intel Management Engine Components Installer Installation ® Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine Components Installer: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to PA-J580 and insert the driver disk. Enter the “ME” folder where the driver is located. Click SetupME.exe file for ME driver installation.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities ® 3.1.7 Installing Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) Driver Utility To install the RAID/RST driver utility, follow the steps below: Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to PA-J580 and insert the driver disk. Enter the “RST” folder where the driver is located. Click SetupRST.exe driver installation file for driver installation.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities In the user interface, the hard drive(s) and hard drive information listed for your system will differ from the example in the figure below: Option ROM User Interface: PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-9...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.1.8 Microsoft Hotfix kb3211320 and kb3213986 Driver Utility The Microsoft Hotfix driver utility can only be installed on a Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (64-bit) platform. Connect the USB DVD-ROM device to PA-J580 and insert the driver disk. Enter the “Hotfix”...
Default Value MB4000_OPOS_SO.VFD.1 BaudRate 9600 BitLength Parity Port COM2 Stop chk_hw Version 1.14 Description Protech Systems LineDisplay OPOS Service Object OPOS VFD Service Object and Method Relations Method Status of Support Notes Open ○ Close ○ ClaimDevice ○ ReleaseDevice ○...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.2.1.2 OPOS Driver The Setup.exe program sets up the registry information and example program of VFD for OPOS program uses. Installation The steps below guide you to install the MB4000_Opos program: Run the “Setup.exe “ setup file •...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities OPOS Control Object of MB4000_Opos program Main Screen: Button/Item Description COM2 (Default) Indicates the port that is connected to VFD. Open Open OPOS Driver. Claim Initialize COM port. Release Un-initialize COM port. Close Close OPOS Driver. CheckHealth Check the status of service object.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Text screen: Button/Item Description VFD Display Displays the text at the current cursor position. (DisplayText) VFD Display At Displays the string of characters at the point of the (DisplayTextAt) specified “y-coordinate” and “x-coordinate”. VFD Clear Clears the message shown in the current window. (ClearText) Normal: Display the normal characters on the display Attribute...
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Send the data to VFD. Data Size Data length. Text Area Type data on screen that will be sent. General tab of Properties screen: Button/Item Description Device Brightness Set brightness for VFD Protech OPOS Driver Service Object Version PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-15...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Window Tab of Properties screen: Item Description Rows Rows of VFD. Columns Columns of VFD. Char of properties screen: Item Description GlyphHeight Height of character GlyphWidth Width of character Character Set Modify the codepage in VFD PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-16...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities MB4003 type Key Name Type Default Value Note BaudRate String 9600 UART Baud Rate (default) BitLength String UART Data Bit (default) Parity String UART Parity Bit (default) Port String COM2 UART Port (default) Stop String UART Stop Bit (default) OPOS APIs Support List OPOS Category Type...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities OPOS Category Type Name Mutability VFD .SO Version Properties specific long DeviceColumns Read only Not Applicable Properties specific long DeviceDescriptors Read only Not Applicable Properties specific long DeviceBrightness Not Applicable Properties specific long CharacterSet Not Applicable Properties specific string CharacterSetList...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.2.2 Cash Drawer OPOS Driver The Setup.exe program sets up the registry information and example program of Cash drawer for OPOS program uses. Installation The steps below guide you to install the Setup program: Run the Setup file •...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.1 API Package Content You can find the enclosed API Package files in the Protech Manual / Driver DVD. Depending on the machine types, the API Package may include the following files: Function DLL Directory Function...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.2 API Procedure Take VB2005 .NET for example. Follow the instructions below to perform the API procedure: Step 1. Declare a function. You may create a module in your project and fill in the function. Example: Cash drawer Declare Function GetCashDrawerStatus Lib CashDrawer.dll (ByVal num_drawer as short) As Boolean Declare Function CashDrawerOpen Lib CashDrawer.dll (ByVal num_drawer as short)
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Sample Code (1) VB Declaration Declare Function GetCashDrawerStatus Lib CashDrawer.dll (ByValnum_drawer as short) As Boolean Declare Function CashDrawerOpen Lib CashDrawer.dll (ByVal num_drawer as short) As Boolean (2) Call Function Open cash drawer: CashDrawerOpen(1) Open cash drawer1 CashDrawerOpen(2) Open cash drawer2 Check cash drawer status:...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities VB.NET external function: Declare Function SetMinSec Lib “WatchDog.dll” (ByVal kind As Short,ByVal delay_time As Short) As Boolean Declare Function Stopwatchdog Lib “WatchDog.dll” ( ) As Short Declare Function Setwatchdog Lib “WatchDog.dll” (ByVal value As Short) As Boolean ‘========================================================== Declare Function Digital_Initial Lib “Digital.dll”...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.3 Cash Drawer Button/Item Description OPEN (button) Tap to open the cash drawer. Cash drawer status will be displayed after OPEN is Cash Drawer Status tapped. Cash Drawer is closed when the following picture is • shown: Cash Drawer is opened when the following picture is •...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.4 Watchdog Button/Item Description Count Mode Selects second or minute as the time unit of the watchdog (radio button) timer. Sets the timeout for the watchdog timer. Setting Time (Maximum value: 255 seconds or minutes) Watch Dog Control •...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.5 I-Button Button/Item Description COM port select Select the target COM port. open Tap to open the COM port. close Tap to close the COM port. I-button Data The I-Button data will be displayed. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-26...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.7 RFID Button/Item Description COM port select Select the target COM port. open Tap to open the COM port. close Tap to close the COM port. Information Show message or card data. clear Clear information. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-28...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.8 Button/Item Description Device Support “MB-4003” or “LM930”. COM port select Select the target com port. Baudrate select Select the baudrate of com. open Tap to open the COM port. close Tap to close the COM port. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-29...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.8.1 Mode Setting Follow the steps below to change character settings on the display. Step 1. From the “Mode Setting” tab, select the desired Character Type, Command Mode, and Baud Rate from each drop-down list. Step 2. Tap [Send] to download the character settings to the display. 3.3.8.2 Welcome Message PA-J580 USER MANUAL...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities Follow the steps below to change the welcome messages on the display: Step 1. From the [Welcome Msg] tab, input the desired welcome message. You may type characters by keyboard (0x20h ~ 0x7Fh). ※The maximum length for Welcome Message line1 and line2 are 20 characters respectively.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.8.4 Command Send Follow the steps below to test the display by command mode: Step 1. From the [CMD Send] tab, input the desired command when the Hex (command) is specified. Or input the English text when the ASCII (only English) is specified.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.8.5 Firmware Update Step 1. From the [F/W Update] tab, click the Load button and select the Bin File to update. Step 2. Click the Update button to start update. Step 3. Wait for the VFD update procedure to complete. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-33...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.3.9 Step 1. Click the mouse on the textbox, and start to test the MSR. Step 2. Press the “Clear” button to erase all messages. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-34...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities API Function The API program-related sample programs, developed in VB.Net and C#, are provided for easy use of the API Package. Refer to the main API functions listed as below: API Function CashDrawerOpen Cash Drawer CashDrawer.dll GetCashDrawerStatus Watchodog_Set multilangXML.dll...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities Endif 3.4.2 Watch Dog Function Watchdog_Set bool Watchdog_Set (int value); Purpose: Set the timeout for the watchdog timer. Value value = 0 ~ 255 Return: True (1) on success, False (0) on failure Watchdog_SetMinSec bool Watchdog_SetMinSec (int kind); Purpose: Set the unit of time as second / minute.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Operation 3.5.1 BIOS Setup The system PA-J580 uses an AMI Aptio BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, Power-on Self-Test (POST), the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities EFI BIOS provides an user interface allow users the ability to modify hardware configuration, e.g. change the system date and time, enable or disable a system component, decide bootable device priorities, setup personal password, etc., which is convenient for modifications and customization of the computer system and allows technicians another method for finding solutions if hardware has any problems.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setup Menu Initialization Screen You may move the cursor by up/down keys to highlight the individual menu items. As you highlight each item, a brief description of the highlighted selection will appear at the bottom of the screen. PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-39...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.2 Main Menu Path Main The Main menu allows you to view the BIOS Information and change the system date and time. Use tab to switch between date elements. Use <↑> or <↓> arrow keys to highlight the item and enter the value you want in each item. This screen also displays the BIOS version (project) and BIOS Build Date and Time.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3 Advanced Menu Path Advanced This menu provides advanced configurations such as CPU Configuration, SATA Configuration, PCH-FW Configuration, Trusted Computing, ACPI Settings, F81866 Super IO Configuration, Hardware Monitor, F81866 Watchdog, USB Configuration and Network Stack Configuration. BIOS Advanced Menu BIOS Setting Options...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose USB Configuration Sub-Menu USB Configuration Parameters. Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu Network Stack Settings. 3.5.3.1 Advanced – CPU Configuration Menu Path Advanced > CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration provides advanced CPU settings and some information about CPU.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose L1 Data Cache No changeable options L1 Data Cache Size. L1 Instruction Cache No changeable options L1 Instruction Cache Size. L2 Cache No changeable options L2 Cache Size. L3 Cache No changeable options L3 Cache Size. L4 Cache No changeable options L4 Cache Size.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.2 Advanced – SATA Configuration (AHCI Mode) Menu Path Advanced > SATA Configuration [AHCI Mode] The SATA Configuration allows users to enable / disable the SATA controller as well as the operational mode after the SATA controller is enabled. The following screen indicates the functions available when the SATA controller is enabled and the AHCI mode is specified.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Enables or Disables Hot Plug - Disabled HotPlug function to designate a SATA port - Enabled device as hot-pluggable. 3.5.3.3 Advanced – Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Menu Path Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology The Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology allows users to manage RAID volumes on the Intel(R) RAID Controller.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.4 Advanced – PCH-FW Configuration Menu Path Advanced > PCH-FW Configuration The PCH-FW allows users to view the information about ME (Management Engine) firmware information, such ME firmware version, firmware mode and firmware SKU. PCH-FW Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.5 Advanced – Trusted Computing Menu Path Advanced > Trusted Computing The Trusted Computing allows users to enable/disable BIOS support for security device. The operating system will now show Security Device. The TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Trusted Computing Screen BIOS Setting Options...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Device Select - TPM 1.2 TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM - TPM 2.0 1.2 devices, TPM 2.0 will restrict - Auto support to TPM 2.0 devices, Auto will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices if not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Enables or Disables System ability to - Disabled Enable Hibernation Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option - Enabled may be not effective with some OS. Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the - Suspend Disabled ACPI Sleep State system will enter when the SUSPEND...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Serial Port 2 Configuration Sub-Menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port 3 Configuration Sub-Menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC). Serial Port 4 Configuration Sub-Menu Set Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COMD). Advanced >...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Enables or Disables Serial Use This Device - Enabled Port 2. Displays the current settings Device Settings No changeable options of Serial Port 2. - Auto Selects IRQ and I/O - IO=2F8h;...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Enables or Disables Serial Port 3. Use This Device - Enabled Displays the current settings of Device Settings No changeable options Serial Port 3. - Auto Selects IRQ and I/O resource - IO=3E8h;...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Enables or Disables Serial Port 4. Use This Device - Enabled Displays the current settings of Device Settings No changeable options Serial Port 4. - Auto Selects IRQ and I/O resource - IO=2E8h;...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.8 Advanced – Hardware Monitor Menu Path Advanced > Hardware Monitor The Hardware Monitor allows users to monitor the health and status of the system such as Smart Fan Mode Configuration, CPU temperature, system temperature, CPU fan speed and voltage levels in supply.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose VCC5V No changeable options Displays the voltage level of VCC5V in supply. VCC12 No changeable options Displays the voltage level of VCC12 in supply. VCC3V No changeable options Displays the voltage level of VCC3V in supply. VSB3V No changeable options Displays the voltage level of VSB3V in supply.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Advanced > Hardware Monitor > Smart Fan Mode Configuration Menu Path Smart Fan Mode Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Manual Duty Mode Smart Fan Mode selection for CPU CPU Fan Smart Fan Control - Auto Duty-Cycle Mode Fan.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.9 Advanced – F81866 Watchdog Configuration Menu Path Advanced > F81866 Watchdog Configuration If the system hangs or fails to respond, enable the F81866 watchdog function to trigger a system reset via the 255-level watchdog timer. F81866 Watchdog Screen BIOS Setting Options...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.10 Advanced – USB Configuration Menu Path Advanced > USB Configuration The USB Configuration allows users to configure advanced USB settings such as Legacy USB support. USB Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables/Disables Legacy USB Support.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.3.11 Advanced – Network Stack Configuration Menu Path Advanced >Network Stack Configuration The Network Stack Configuration allows users to enable/disable UEFI Network Stack, IPv4/IPv6 PXE (Pre-Boot Execution) support and configure PXE boot wait time and detects the media presence. PXE allows a workstation to boot from a server on a network prior to booting the operating system on the local hard drive.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Enables Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If - Disabled Ipv6 PXE Support disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will - Enabled not be created. Number of seconds to wait for PXE PXE boot wait time Numeric (from 0 to 5) boot to abort after the Esc key is pressed.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose System Agent (SA) Configuration Sub-Menu System Agent (SA) parameters. PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu PCH-IO parameters. 3.5.4.1 Chipset – System Agent (SA) Configuration Chipset > System Agent (SA) Configuration Menu Path The System Agent (SA) Configuration allows displaying the DRAM information on the platform.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Memory Configuration Sub-Menu Memory Configuration. - Disabled VT-d Enables or Disables VT-d function. - Enabled Menu Path Chipset > System Agent (SA) Configuration > Memory Configuration The Memory Configuration allows users to check for the information about the memory frequency, total memory, and memory timings.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Memory Timings No changeable options Displays the Memory (RAM) timings (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) and latency. • CAS Latency (tCL) - This is the most important memory timing. CAS stands for Column Address Strobe. If a row has already been selected, it tells us how many clock cycles we'll have to wait for a result (after sending a column address to...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.4.2 Chipset – PCH-IO Configuration Menu Path Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration The PCH-IO Configuration allows users to set PCI Express configuration parameters, enable/disable PCH LAN Controller and Wake-On-LAN function and determine the power on/off state that the system will go to following a power failure (G3 state). PCH-IO Configuration Screen BIOS Setting Options...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Enables or Disables integrated LAN Wake on LAN Enable - Enabled to wake the system. Specifies the Power On/Off state that - Power On the system will go to when the power State After G3 - Power Off is re-applied following a power failure...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.5 Security Menu Path Security From the Security menu, you are allowed to configure or change the administrator password. You will be asked to enter the configured administrator password before you can access the Setup Utility. By setting an administrator password, you will prevent other users from changing your BIOS settings.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.6 Boot Menu Path Boot This menu provides control items for system boot configuration such as setting setup prompt timeout, enabling/disabling quiet boot and fast boot, selecting the boot sequence from the available device(s) and BBS option priorities. Boot Menu Screen BIOS Setting Options...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose - Disabled Enables or Disables Fast Boot Fast Boot - Enabled options. - [Drive(s)] Boot Option #1~#n Sets the system boot order. - Disabled PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-68...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.7 Save & Exit Menu Path Save & Exit The Save & Exit allows users to save or discard changed BIOS settings as well as load factory default settings. Save Changed BIOS Settings To save and validate the changed BIOS settings, select Save Changes from the Save &...
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities BIOS Setting Options Description/Purpose Exits and saves the changes in Save Changes and Exit No changeable options NVRAM. Exits without saving any changes Discard Changes and Exit No changeable options made in BIOS settings. Saves the changes in NVRAM and Save Changes and Reset No changeable options resets.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.8 Configuring WatchDog Timer The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). 2E (hex) is the address port. 2F (hex) is the data port. User must first assign the address of register by writing address value into address port 2E (hex), then write/read data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Code Example for Watchdog Timer Enable watchdog timer and set timeout interval to 30 seconds. ; ------------------------- Enter to extended function mode ------------------------------- ; ----------------------- Select Logical Device 7 of watchdog timer --------------------- ;---------------------------- Enable Watch dog feature ------------------------------------- 030h ;...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.9 Flash BIOS Update I. Prerequisites Prepare a bootable media (e.g. USB storage device) which can boot system to EFI Shell. Download and save the BIOS file (e.g. J5800PU1.bin) to the storage device. Copy AMI flash utility – AFUEFIx64.exe (v5.09.01) into the storage device.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities II. AFUEFIx64 Command for System BIOS Update AFUEFIx64.efi is the AMI firmware update utility; the command line is shown as below: AFUEFIx64 <ROM File Name> [option1] [option2]…. Users can type “AFUEFIx64 /?” to see all the definition of each control options.
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Chapter 3 Software Utilities Restart the system and boot up with the new BIOS configurations. The BIOS Update is completed after the system is restarted. Reboot the system and verify if the BIOS version shown on the initialization screen has been updated. See the next page: PA-J580 USER MANUAL Page: 3-75...
Chapter 3 Software Utilities 3.5.10 Resource Maps Interrupt Map Assignment IRQ 0 System timer IRQ 1 Standard PS/2 Keyboard IRQ 3 Communications Port (COM2) IRQ 6 Communications Port (COM4) IRQ 7 Communications Port (COM3) IRQ 8 System CMOS/real time clock Mobile Intel(R) Processor Family I/O SMBUS - IRQ 11 9D23...
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Step 1: Rotate to remove the cable cover. Step 2: Remove the screws as shown: Step 3: Pull out HDD Tray. Step 4: Remove the HDD fixing screws and take off the HDD tray. PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-2...
Appendix A System Diagrams MSR Module Assembly Step 1: Rotate to remove the cable cover. Step 2: Install MSR module with 2 screws and insert the connector into USB port. PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-3...
Step 1: Rotate to remove the cable cover. Step 2. Install i-Button module with 2 screws and insert the connector into I/O port (USB, COM). To USB USB Port COM Port (RJ-45) To COM To USB PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-4...
Appendix A System Diagrams Fingerprint Module Assembly Step 1. Rotate to remove the cable cover. Step 2. Install Fingerprint module with 2 screws, and insert the connector into USB port. PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-5...
The lower part of Stand rear cover opens slightly. Step 2: Press on the upper part of Stand rear cover from both sides as shown below: 。 The Stand rear cover is then set apart from the system. PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-6...
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Step 4: Wire the power adapter cable through the wire hole of Stand properly and plug the power adapter connector into DC-IN port to complete. Detail Connect the power adapter cable into DC In port. PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-7...
Appendix A System Diagrams LCD Front Cover Assembly Exploded Diagram PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-12...
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Appendix A System Diagrams Component Name P/N No. Q’ty PA-J580_Front_Cover_Asm PA-J580_LCD_Holder_Asm PAN Head Screw T3.0x6mm 22-132-30060011 Round Head Screw M3x0.5Px5mm 22-230-30005811 Thermal Interface Pads, K=8, 81-006-82612003 26x12x1mm (Purple) PCB_E_Antenna PCB_E_Antenna_M_Asm PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-13...
Appendix A System Diagrams CPU Heatsink Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty Round Head with Spring Washer Screw 22-232-30060211 M3x0.5Px6mm PA-J580 CPU Block 21-002-13915001 (38.7x15.02x30.97mm) PA-J580 AL Cover (w/Paint)(Black) 20-004-01061503 PS-8380/8800/8580 Rubber Foot 90-004-01100000 PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-14...
Appendix A System Diagrams AL Cover Module Exploded Diagram Component Name P/N No. Q’ty Fillister Head Screw #2/Φ7 / 22-275-30006311 M3x0.5Px6mm PA-5880 I/O Cover (Black) 30-002-28110434 PA-J580 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: A-18...
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