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NSA12/15-TX01B
NSA12/15-TX01S
Cat. No. V233-E1-06
NSA12/15-TX01B-E
NSA12/15-TX01B-02E
NSA12/15-TX01S-E
NSA12/15-TX01S-02E
NSA15-TX01B-01E
NSA15-TX01S-01E
NSA-Series Industrial PC
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 NSA12/15-TX01B NSA12/15-TX01S Cat. No. V233-E1-06 NSA12/15-TX01B-E NSA12/15-TX01B-02E NSA12/15-TX01S-E NSA12/15-TX01S-02E NSA15-TX01B-01E NSA15-TX01S-01E NSA-Series Industrial PC USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 NSA-Series Industrial PC NSA12/15-TX01B NSA12/15-TX01S NSA12/15-TX01B-E NSA12/15-TX01B-02E NSA12/15-TX01S-E NSA12/15-TX01S-02E NSA15-TX01B-01E NSA15-TX01S-01E User's Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    OMRON. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because OMRON is con- stantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 7 WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER CLAIMS...
  • Page 8 Application Considerations SUITABILITY FOR USE OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of products in the customer's application or use of the products. At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products.
  • Page 9 Performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of OMRON's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the OMRON Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings The following precautionary indications and symbols are used in this manual to aid in the safe usage of the NSA-series Industrial PC. These precautions contain important safety information. Be sure to observe them carefully. The indications and symbols used herein, and their meanings, are as listed below.
  • Page 11 Symbols Electrical Shock Caution Indicates possibility of electric shock under specific conditions. General Prohibition Indicates non-specific general prohibitions. Disassembly Prohibition Indicates prohibitions when there is a possibility of injury, such as from electric shock, as the result of disassembly. Mandatory Action Indicates a mandatory action with the specific contents indicated in the circle and described in the text.
  • Page 12 WARNING While using the NSA-series Industrial PC observe all precautions given in this manual under WARNING, Precautions for Safe Use, and Precautions for Correct Use. A responsible person must confirm that all installation, inspection, and maintenance work for the NSA-series Industrial PC is performed correctly. Here, “responsible person”...
  • Page 13 Caution Do not place objects near the ventilation holes or block the ventilation holes. The NSA-series Industrial PC may malfunction. Turn OFF the power supply before doing any work on the NSA-series Industrial PC. The case and the heat dissipation panel on the rear surface of the NSA-series Industrial PC become very hot during operation.
  • Page 14: Precautions For Safe Use

    Precautions for Safe Use Observe the following precautions when using the NSA-series Industrial PC. 1. When you unpack the NSA-series Industrial PC, check carefully for any external scratches or other damage. Also, shake the NSA-series Industrial PC gently and check for any abnormal sounds. 2.
  • Page 15 18. The entire system may stop depending on how the power supply is turned ON or OFF. Turn ON and OFF the power supply according to the specified procedures. 19. Always reset the power supply after changing switch settings. 20. Do not perform any of the following operations while the Memory Card is being accessed.
  • Page 16 NSA-Series Industrial PC. OMRON cannot assume any responsibility for programs created by any party other than OMRON, nor for the results of using such programs. 41. Windows XP Embedded is an OS designed for embedded use. Some application programs that operate on the Windows XP Professional OS may not operate on the Windows XP Embedded OS of an NSA-series Industrial PC.
  • Page 17: Precautions For Correct Use

    Precautions for Correct Use Install the NSA-series Industrial PC correctly, as described in this manual. Do not operate the NSA-Series Industrial PC in the following locations: · Locations subject to extreme changes in temperature · Locations that exceed the specified values for temperature and humidity ·...
  • Page 18: Conformance To Ec Directives

    This product is EMC compliant. Concepts OMRON products are electronic devices that are incorporated in machines and manufacturing installations. OMRON Industrial PCs conform to the related EMC Directives (see note) so that the devices and machines into which they are built can more easily conform to EMC directives.
  • Page 19: Revision History

    Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. V233-E1-06 Cat. No. Revision Code Revision code Date Revision content January 2006 Original production • Added information on the NSA12-TX01S(-E) Toolbar September 2006 Model and 15-inch Models NSA15-TX01B(-E) and NSA15-TX01S(-E).
  • Page 20: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package The NSA-series Industrial PC is shipped together with a number of accessories. When opening the package, make sure that all of the parts shown below are included and in good condition. In the event that any of these parts is missing or damaged, contact the sales representative from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Overview and Specifications Section 2 Nomenclature Section 3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral Devices Section 4 RAS Functions Section 5 Maintenance Appendix Appendix xxii...
  • Page 23 Table of Contents Introduction ........................v Intended Audience .......................v Notice ..........................v Safety Precautions ......................x Safety-related Indications and Their Meanings ..............x Precautions for Safe Use .................... xiv Precautions for Correct Use..................xvii Conformance to EC Directives...................xviii Revision History ......................xix Checking the Contents of the Package................ xx Table of Contents.......................xxiii Section 1 Overview and Specifications ..............
  • Page 24 Calibrating the Touch Panel ................3-19 Section 4 RAS Functions..................4-1 RAS Function Details..................4-2 4-1-1 What Is the RAS Solution for OMRON Industrial PCs? ........4-2 4-1-2 Monitoring and Auto-recovery ................4-2 4-1-3 Logging Function and Log Analysis Function............ 4-4 4-1-4 Architecture......................
  • Page 25 Appendix Appendix 1 BIOS Setup .................Appendix-2 Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu............... Appendix-2 Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration ..............Appendix-3 Appendix 1-3 BIOS Setup Menu Keys ............Appendix-3 Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration..............Appendix-4 Appendix 1-5 Main Menu................. Appendix-5 Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu ............... Appendix-8 Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu................
  • Page 27: Overview And Specifications

    Section 1 Overview and Specifications...
  • Page 28: Overview

    Overview 1-1-1 Overview 1-1 Overview 1-1-1 Overview The NSA-series Industrial PC is a panel-mountable computer equipped with a Celeron M Processor and featuring a touch panel (input), display (output), and RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) functions. 1-1-2 Features ■ High-speed CPU and Chipset with Integrated Graphic Core The NSA-series Industrial PC is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Celeron...
  • Page 29 1-1 Overview 1-1-2 Features ■ Windows XP Embedded Windows XP Embedded is an OS for embedded use. This OS includes an Enhanced Write Filter for better reliability. Refer to Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter for more information.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications 1-2-1 Ratings and Specifications 1-2 Specifications 1-2-1 Ratings and Specifications Item Specifications Preinstalled Windows XP Embedded Processor 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor Type DiskOnModule (flash memory) Storage Capacity 2 or 4 Gbytes (See notes 6 and 7.) device 100,000 cycles to the same sector Service life (write cycles) Main memory...
  • Page 31: General Specifications

    1-2 Specifications 1-2-2 General Specifications The service life is a guideline that is provided strictly for reference. It varies with factors such as the installation location and operating conditions. The file system is formatted in advance with NTFS. Both C and D drives have been created as partitions.
  • Page 32 Specifications 1-2-2 General Specifications Note 1-2: PCI Board Other Than a CLK Board or a CS1 Board Installed The internal temperature of the PCI Board will rise 10°C at slot 1 and 15°C at slot 2. This may place the ambient operating temperature at the high end of the range given in *1-1 above.
  • Page 33 1-2 Specifications 1-2-2 General Specifications ■ Note 2: Use the temperature and humidity ranges in the following diagram. Note 3: The Unit may not operate properly in locations subjected to oil splashes for extended periods of time.
  • Page 34: Dimensions And External Appearance

    Specifications 1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance 1-2-3 Dimensions and External Appearance...
  • Page 35: Nomenclature

    Section 2 Nomenclature...
  • Page 36: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature 2-1-1 Front Panel 2-1 Nomenclature 2-1-1 Front Panel POWER Indicator Green lamp is lit when the power is ON. Display Area The entire display area is a touch panel and input device. 2-1-2 Rear Panel Side Cover Fastening Screws Loosen these three screws to remove the Side Cover.
  • Page 37: Connectors And Interfaces

    2-1 Nomenclature 2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces COM Port 2 Connector: Manufactured in 2009 or earlier (serial number: 0949@@@@@@) COM Port 1 Connector: Manufactured in 2009 COM Port 1 Connector: Manufactured in 2010 or or earlier (serial number: 0949@@@@@@) later (serial number: 0940@@@@@@) COM Port 2 Connector: Manufactured in 2010 A 9-pin RS-232C connector.
  • Page 38 Nomenclature 2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces ■ Ethernet Connector NSA-series Industrial PC connector: RJ45 100Mbps LINK Indicator Pin No. Signal The green lamp is lit for 100-Mbps connection. Twisted pair send + Twisted pair send − TD− Twisted pair receive + Not used Not used Twisted pair receive −...
  • Page 39 2-1 Nomenclature 2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces Equivalent Input Circuit The NSA-series Industrial PC can read a power interrupt detection signal from the UPS by supplying power after an open condition occurs between the input connector terminals or by creating an open condition between the input connector terminals after power is supplied.
  • Page 40 Nomenclature 2-1-3 Connectors and Interfaces...
  • Page 41: Installing The Nsa-Series Industrial Pc And

    Section 3 Installing the NSA- series Industrial PC and Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 42: Basic Operating Procedures

    Basic Operating Procedures 3-3-1 Environment 3-1 Basic Operating Procedures This section describes the basic steps for operating the NSA-series Industrial PC. Step 1 Install a PCI Board and set the DIP switch (using a PCI Board and Special RAS Board monitoring functions). In the following situations, remove the side cover and install the PCI Board or set the DIP switch first before you install the NSA-series Industrial PC in an operating panel.
  • Page 43 3-1 Basic Operating Procedures 3-3-1 Environment • The startup and shutdown monitoring functions available from the special RAS Note Board enable operating system monitoring to determine whether or not the OS started up a specified amount of time after the power was turned ON or a specified amount of time after the system shutdown.
  • Page 44: Installing A Pci Board And Setting The Dip Switch

    Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-3-1 Environment 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch Follow the steps below to install a PCI Board or to change the default setting of the DIP switch. Removing the Side Cover Be sure to turn OFF the NSA-series Industrial PC power supply (external input power Note...
  • Page 45 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-3-1 Environment 2. Remove the side cover. Setting the DIP Switch Set the DIP switch only to enable the RAS Board’s special Action on Error monitoring function or to set the ACFAIL signal input method for the external input port (UPS power interrupt signal connector) to “Normally supplies 24 V;...
  • Page 46 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-3-1 Environment Installing a PCI Board 1. Remove the single screw shown in the figure below to detach the metal plate cover for the PCI slot. Screw Motherboard battery RAS board Metal plate cover for the battery PCI slot...
  • Page 47 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-3-1 Environment 3. Secure the PCI Board with the screw that was removed from the metal plate cover in step 2. Screw Reattaching the Side Cover Reattach the side cover and tighten the three screws that were loosened in step 1 to remove the cover.
  • Page 48 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch 3-3-1 Environment Reference Diagram for PCI Board Size 174.63 mm max. 106.68 mm max. Dimensional Reference Diagram with PCI Board Mounted RAS board Motherboard battery battery Be sure to check the PCI Board in the actual equipment to make sure it will operate Note properly after it is installed.
  • Page 49: Installing The Nsa-Series Industrial Pc

    3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-1 Environment 3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial 3-3-1 Environment Observe the following points for panel mounting and other NSA-series Industrial PC installations. Do not install the Unit in the following places: Note • Locations subject to severe temperature changes •...
  • Page 50: Installing The Nsa-Series Industrial Pc In A Control Panel

    Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC in a Control Panel 3-3-2 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC in a Control Panel The NSA-series Industrial PC is normally mounted in a panel. Follow the steps below to mount the Unit. 1.
  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Supply

    3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-3 Connecting the Power Supply • The mounting panel must be between 1.6 and 4.0 mm thick. Note • Tighten the Mounting Brackets evenly to a torque of between 0.5 and 0.6 N·m to maintain water and dust resistance.
  • Page 52: Connecting The Grounding Wire

    Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire Power Supply The following specifications are requirements for power supplies that can be connected to the NSA-series Industrial PC. Select a power supply that satisfies the capacity requirement. Item Value Supply voltage 24 V DC Allowable power supply voltage range...
  • Page 53 3-3 Installing the NSA-series Industrial PC 3-3-4 Connecting the Grounding Wire • Do not install the NSA-series Industrial PC in the same panel as a noise- Note generating device like a motor or inverter. • Make sure the NSA-series Industrial PC is properly grounded to prevent the Unit from malfunctioning due to electrical noise.
  • Page 54: Starting The Industrial Pc And Procedure After Power Interruption

    Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption 3-4-1 Operation 3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption Make sure that the power supply connected to the NSA-series Industrial PC satisfies the following specifications for NSA-series Industrial PC startup and power interruption.
  • Page 55: Operating Sequence For The External Power Supply

    3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption 3-4-2 Operating Sequence for the External Power Supply 3-4-2 Operating Sequence for the External Power Supply The following diagram shows the power supply control sequence under normal operating conditions. External input Do not turn OFF the input voltage while the NSA is operating.
  • Page 56: Installation Procedure

    Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption 3-4-3 Installation Procedure 3-4-3 Installation Procedure Follow the steps below to mount the memory card to the connector at the bottom of the NSA-series Industrial PC. Install/Remove Installed Rear Eject Button Enlarged Memory Card Diagram Side View Insert the Memory Card with the backside facing up.
  • Page 57: Removal Procedure

    3-4 Starting the Industrial PC and Procedure after Power Interruption 3-4-4 Removal Procedure 3-4-4 Removal Procedure 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the memory card cover, rotate the cover up to the Install/Remove position, and secure the cover in place. 2. Press the Eject Button. Use your middle finger to press the Eject Button and place your index finger in front of the memory card to keep it from popping out and falling on the floor.
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Touch Panel And Display

    Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel 3-5 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel This section describes the procedure for calibrating the touch panel. 1. Calibrate the touch panel whenever it deviates markedly from its coordinate. Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse or a USB keyboard and mouse to the NSA-series Industrial PC before calibrating the touch panel.
  • Page 59 3-5 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-5-1 Calibrating the Touch Panel 4. The calibration screen will appear. Touch the tip of the arrow on the touch panel screen. When that calibration point is entered, an arrow will appear in another location.
  • Page 60 Adjusting the Touch Panel and Display 3-20...
  • Page 61: Ras Functions

    Section 4 RAS Functions...
  • Page 62: Ras Function Details

    An OMRON Industrial PC embedded with a specific RAS Board can greatly enhance reliability through a RAS system that combines RAS Middleware and a RAS Utility. The RAS system in an OMRON Industrial PC provides main the following functions: • A Monitoring Function is provided to constantly monitor the hardware and software of the industrial PC and provide the user failure notification when an error is detected or a failure occurs.
  • Page 63 This function can enable systems to recover to improve the operation rate or terminate the system to prevent further faults after detecting a failure. OMRON Industrial PCs with RAS functions have the following capabilities: • Rebooting the system automatically when the operating system freezes, •...
  • Page 64: Logging Function And Log Analysis Function

    RAS Board memory, allowing efficient analysis of the conditions when failures occur and trends. Additionally, the RAS Utility allows the OMRON Industrial PC’s RAS functions to be set flexibly, including the RAS Board settings.
  • Page 65: Special Ras Board Functions

    4-2 Special RAS Board Functions 4-2-1 Special RAS Board Functions 4-2 Special RAS Board Functions The following RAS functions are available when an NSA-series Industrial PC RAS Board is installed. 4-2-1 Special RAS Board Functions Function Description Alive monitoring Provides notification of failures that occur while the OS is running (i.e., from startup to shutdown).
  • Page 66 Special RAS Board Functions 4-2-2 Setting Procedure Setting the DIP Switch RAS Function Settings (Hardware Settings) Function Not used (Default setting: OFF) Not used (Default setting: OFF) Not used (Default setting: OFF) Not used (Default setting: OFF) Specifies the method for using the external input port (UPS power interrupt signal connector).
  • Page 67: Motherboard Ras Functions

    4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions 4-3-1 Standard PC RAS Data 4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions The NSA-series Industrial PC can read standard PC RAS data (voltage, temperature, fan rpm). It also has additional unique RAS functions, such as POST error logging, POST error retry, and CMOS data recovery. 4-3-1 Standard PC RAS Data The NSA-series Industrial PC can read the following standard PC RAS data.
  • Page 68 Motherboard RAS Functions 4-3-2 Unique RAS Functions POST Error Retry Function Normal Mode The message Press the F1 Key to Resume, Press the F2 Key to Setup will be displayed on the screen to abort the startup. Retry Mode The message Press < F1> to Resume, <F2> to Setup will be displayed on the screen for the amount of time specified at the timer setting.
  • Page 69: Setting Procedure

    4-3 Motherboard RAS Functions 4-3-3 Setting Procedure CMOS Data Recovery Function BIOS can save BIOS settings to the CMOS and can restore those settings from the CMOS. Function Setting Description Press the Enter Key to save the current BIOS settings. The Backup Press Enter message In progress, please wait will be displayed while...
  • Page 70: Ras Utility Functions

    RAS Utility Functions 4-4-1 RAS Utility Functions 4-4 RAS Utility Functions The RAS Utility software helps the user make the most of all of the RAS functions. The RAS Utility is a resident application that is started automatically, and has the following RAS functions.
  • Page 71 4-4 RAS Utility Functions 4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function The following window will be displayed. Click the ON Button in the Failure Notification Area to enable the Failure Notification Function. Failure Notification The icon shows the status of the Failure Notification Function. Failure Notification is enabled.
  • Page 72 RAS Utility Functions 4-4-2 Setting the Failure Notification Function Clearing Failure detected Status If the NSA is started when a failure is detected, the failure notification function will operate, and the Failure-detected Notification Dialog Box will be displayed. The failure-detected status must be cleared so that the Failure-detected Notification Window is not displayed at startup.
  • Page 73: Checking The Pc's Operating Status Using The Status Monitor

    Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor Changing the Settings of the Shutdown OS and Reboot OS Buttons in the RAS Utility Refer to C:\Program Files\OMRON\tools\Button Setting\Readme.html to enable or disable these buttons. 4-4-3 Checking the PC’s Operating Status using the Status Monitor Detailed information can be displayed on the Industrial PC.
  • Page 74: Log Viewer (Filter And Find)

    RAS Utility Functions 4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find) 4-4-4 Log Viewer (Filter and Find) The RAS Utility obtains the log from the RAS Board and Motherboard. The log data can be analyzed efficiently with the Filter and Find Functions. Log List •...
  • Page 75: Maintenance

    Section 5 Maintenance...
  • Page 76: Maintenance

    It is shortened by extremely high or low temperatures, falling off sharply under low-temperature conditions. Request replacement of the backlight when the brightness has dropped to half of the brightness when it was new. Do not attempt to replace the LCD module yourself. Contact your OMRON representative to replace the LCD module.
  • Page 77: Batteries

    Changing the RAS Board Battery 1. Backup the maintenance status data held in the RAS board. Refer to C:\Program Files\OMRON\tools\readme.html for the backup procedure for maintenance status data on the RAS board. 2. Remove the side cover. (Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch.)
  • Page 78 Maintenance 5-1-4 Batteries Maintenance status data will become corrupted when the RAS board battery is Note replaced. The maintenance status data on the RAS board must be backed up and then registered. Replacing the Motherboard Battery 1. Remove the side cover. (Refer to 3-2 Installing a PCI Board and Setting the DIP Switch.) 2.
  • Page 79: Cleaning And Inspecting

    5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting 5-2-1 Cleaning 5-2 Cleaning and Inspecting Clean and inspect the NSA-series Industrial PC regularly to ensure optimal performance. 5-2-1 Cleaning The display becomes difficult to read when it gets dirty. Be sure to clean it regularly as described below.
  • Page 80 Cleaning and Inspecting 5-2-2 Inspecting Inspection Inspection item Inspection details Judgement criteria method Cable connector status Connectors are fully inserted, Phillips head locked in place, and show no screwdriver signs of looseness. Loose screws on external No looseness. Flat-blade wiring screwdriver External connecting cable No problems such as cuts or...
  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Guide

    5-3 Troubleshooting Guide 5-3-1 Remedies for Problems 5-3 Troubleshooting Guide This section describes remedies for problems that may occur during operation of the product. Refer to the following table if a problem occurs. 5-3-1 Remedies for Problems Problem Possible cause Remedy The PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 The PS/2 keyboard or PS/2...
  • Page 82 Make the connections directly is being used with the PS/2 without using a signal selector. keyboard or PS/2 mouse. There is a Windows system Contact an OMRON sales error. representative if the Windows XP Embedded OS does not operate properly.
  • Page 83: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 84: Appendix 1 Bios Setup

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu Appendix 1 BIOS Setup This section describes the procedure for using the BIOS setup menu of the NSA-series Industrial PC. The screens shown in this document are only examples and may differ slightly from the actual screens depending on the product. Appendix 1-1 Using the Setup Menu ■...
  • Page 85: Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration Appendix 1-2 Screen Configuration Help Field Menu Bar Explains the item that is Displays menu items. currently selected. Appendix Setting Field Key List Displays the items and settings available from each Displays a brief description menu.
  • Page 86: Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration Appendix 1-4 Menu Configuration The BIOS Menu lists the following selections. Submenus may be provided for more specific settings. Menu Description Reference Main Sets the basic system configuration options. Appendix 1-5 Advanced Sets the Advanced Features available on your Appendix 1-6 system’s chipset.
  • Page 87: Appendix 1-5 Main Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-5 Main Menu Appendix 1-5 Main Menu Main Menu: Basic System Configuration Settings Function Setting Description Appendix System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system clock. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. IDE Channel 0 Moves to submenu 1. Master &...
  • Page 88 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-5 Main Menu (1) IDE Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu: IDE Settings Function Setting Description Type [Auto] Sets the type of device that is None connected to the system. Normally ATAPI Removable select the Auto option. Appendix CD-ROM IDE Removable...
  • Page 89 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-5 Main Menu (2) IDE Channel 2 & 3 Master Sub-Menu: IDE Settings Function Setting Description Type [Auto] Sets the type of device that is connected to the system. None ATAPI Removable Appendix CD-ROM IDE Removable Other ATAPI User Multi-Sector Transfers...
  • Page 90: Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu: Chipset Expanded Function Settings Function Setting Description Installed O/S Other Selects the operating system that is Win2000 installed on your system. Appendix [WinXP] Reset Configuration Data [No] Select Yes if you want to clear Extended System Configuration Data...
  • Page 91 Description Boot-time Disabled Displays the Self-diagnosis Screen. The Diagnostic Screen [Enabled] OMRON Logo is not displayed when this function is enabled. Quick Boot Mode [Disabled] Selects the Quickboot Mode for startup. Enabled Note: The settings in the table are initial values.
  • Page 92 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu Function Setting Description COM Port 1 Disabled Enables or disables COM port 1. [Enabled] Base I/O address [3F8] Selects the I/O address allocated to the COM port. Interrupt [IRQ 4] Selects the IRQ allocated to the COM IRQ 3 port.
  • Page 93 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu (4) Hardware Monitor Settings Function Setting Description V+12 Display only +12 V V+1.5 Display only +1.5 V V+1.8 Display only +1.8 V Appendix V+2.5 Display only +2.5 V V+3.3 Display only +3.3 V Display only +5 V Vccp...
  • Page 94 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu (5) POST Error Logging: POST Error Log Settings Function Setting Description Post Error Logging Disabled Enables or disables POST error [Enabled] logging when an error occurs. Clear All Error Deletes all POST error logs. Appendix View Post Error Log [View Log]...
  • Page 95 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu (6) POST Error Process Settings Function Setting Description Mode [Normal] Selects the operation that will be Retry performed when a POST error occurs. Auto Normal: Shuts down after an error Appendix occurs. Retry: Shuts down when the number of retries is exceeded or turns the power OFF.
  • Page 96 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-6 Advanced Menu (7) Keyboard Features Function Setting Description NumLock [Auto] Enables the NumLock Key on the keyboard. Appendix Key Click [Disabled] Enables or disables the audible beep Enabled when a key is pressed on the keyboard. Keyboard auto-repeat [30/sec] Selects the number of times per second...
  • Page 97: Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu Function Setting Description MCH Control Moves to submenu 8. Appendix Video Control Moves to submenu 9. (8) MCH Control Appendix-15...
  • Page 98 Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-7 Intel Menu Function Setting Description DDR ECC Operation Disabled Enables or disables ECC functions. (Available only when [Enabled] It is disabled automatically when ECC memory is used) non-ECC memory is used. Note: The settings in the table are initial values. (9) Video Control Appendix Function...
  • Page 99: Appendix 1-8 Security Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-8 Security Menu Appendix 1-8 Security Menu Security Menu: Supervisor Password, Backup and Virus Check Settings Function Setting Description FirstWare [High] Sets the FirstWare authentication level. Appendix Authentication Medium This setting is not available if FirstWare Level is not used.
  • Page 100: Appendix 1-9 Power Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-9 Power Menu Appendix 1-9 Power Menu Power Menu: Power Management Settings Function Setting Description After Power Failure Stay OFF Selects the operation executed Appendix Last State after a power failure. [Power ON] Stay OFF: Always stay OFF Last State: Return to the most recent state.
  • Page 101: Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu Appendix 1-10 Boot Menu Boot Menu: Startup Device Settings Function Setting Description Priority of the Boot Removable Device Specifies the priority in the search for a Appendix Device Hard Drive startup device. CD-ROM Drive Network Boot Note: Press the Enter Key to show additional devices when a value has a plus (+) sign next to it.
  • Page 102: Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu

    Appendix 1 BIOS Setup Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu Appendix 1-11 Exit Menu Exit Menu: Exiting the Setup Menu Function Setting Description Exit Saving Changes Saves changes and exits. Appendix Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes and exits. Load Setup Defaults Returns to default settings. Discard Changes Discards changes.
  • Page 103: Appendix 2 Using The Enhanced Write Filter

    Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter Appendix 2-1 About the EWF Function Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter This section describes the use of the Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) for increasing the reliability of the NSA-series Industrial PC. Appendix 2-1 About the EWF Function To protect the OS and application software stored in the DiskOnModule (DOM) storage drive of the NSA-series Industrial PC, it is possible to prohibit the writing of...
  • Page 104: Appendix 2-3 Enabling The Ewf Function

    Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter Appendix 2-3 Enabling the EWF Function Appendix 2-3 Enabling the EWF Function Display the command prompt screen, then input the following command to enable the EWF function. After the Unit is normally restarted, the data on the DOM will not be directly written, but will be emulated on the main memory.
  • Page 105: Appendix 2-5 Disabling The Ewf Function

    Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter Appendix 2-5 Disabling the EWF Function Appendix 2-5 Disabling the EWF Function Display the command prompt screen, then input the following command to disable the EWF function. The next time that the Unit is normally restarted or shut down, the data that was emulated on the main memory will be reflected on the DOM.
  • Page 106: Appendix 2-7 Reference

    Appendix 2 Using the Enhanced Write Filter Appendix 2-7 Reference Appendix 2-7 Reference For detailed specifications of the EWF function, see the following URL addresses. EWF Definitions: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xerefewfdefinitions.asp EWF Overview: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xeconewfoverview.asp EWF Architecture: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xeconewfarchitecture.asp EWF Manager Commands: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/xetskewfmanagerusage.asp For detailed information on the usage and options of the ewfmgr command, designate the /? option from the command prompt to display the help section.
  • Page 107: Appendix 3 Precautions For Changing Factory Settings For Windows Xp Embedded

    Appendix 3 Precautions for Changing Factory Settings for Windows XP Embedded Appendix 3 Precautions for Changing Factory Settings for Windows XP Embedded When changing the factory settings for the Windows XP Embedded system that is preinstalled in NSA-series Industrial PCs, keep the following points in mind. •...
  • Page 108: Appendix 4 Connecting An Ne1S-Series Cpu Unit

    Appendix 4 Connecting an NE1S-Series CPU Unit Appendix 4 Connecting an NE1S-Series CPU Unit Two serial ports cannot be used at the same time if the NE Programmer is installed in the NSA-series Industrial PC and an NE1S-Series CPU Unit is connected using the USB port.
  • Page 109 Appendix 4 Connecting an NE1S-Series CPU Unit 3. Select the communications port (either COM1 or COM2) from the Device manager. Note: COM3 and COM4 are used by the NSA-series Industrial PC system internally. Do not select these ports. 4. Click the General Tab in the displayed Communications Port Properties Dialog Box and change Device usage to Do not use this device (disable), then click the OK Button.
  • Page 110: Appendix 5 Accessories

    Appendix 5 Accessories Appendix 5 Accessories The following products are available as accessories for the NSA-series Industrial Product name Model Applicable Industrial Application Replacement Battery NSA-BAT01 NSA12/15-TX01 Replacement battery NSA-CPU@@ for motherboard and NSA-BAT03 NSA12/15-TX11 RAS board. NSA12/15-TX12 Anti-reflection Sheet NS12-KBA04 NSA12-TX01 Sheet to protect the...
  • Page 111: Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory

    Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory Appendix 6-1 Setting and Deleting the Paging File Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory The NSA-series Industrial PC is set by default to not use virtual memory. When physical memory alone is not sufficient, it is necessary to set up a paging file and use virtual memory.
  • Page 112 Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory Appendix 6-1 Setting and Deleting the Paging File 2. Click the Advanced Tab and then click the Change Button in the Virtual Memory Area. 3. Next we will set up or delete the paging file. 1) The following steps are for setting up the paging file.
  • Page 113 Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory Appendix 6-1 Setting and Deleting the Paging File 2) The following steps are for deleting a paging file that was previously set up. Make sure that the drive selected is C: (i.e., the DOM). Then select the No paging file Option.
  • Page 114 Appendix 6 Using Virtual Memory Appendix 6-1 Setting and Deleting the Paging File 5. Make sure the paging file size that you selected appears in the Virtual memory Area. If the paging file size that you selected appears, the paging file setup has been done properly.
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