Copyright notice This document is copyrighted, 2000, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to alter the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech.
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FCC Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
Packing List Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials have been received: • PPC-153 series panel PC • User's manual • Accessories for PPC-153 - Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and AT keyboard - Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type (other types are available on...
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Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech websites at www.advantech.com or www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need addition- al assistance.
Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
Contents Chapter 1 General Information Introduction ............2 How to Use This Manual ........4 Specifications ............6 General ................... 6 Standard PC functions ............. 6 PCI SVGA/flat panel interface ..........7 Audio function ................7 PCI bus Ethernet interface ............8 PCMCIA interface ..............
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PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard ........27 PCI/ISA Bus Expansion ........27 Parallel Port............29 Serial COM Ports ..........29 VGA Port .............. 30 3.10 Game Port ............30 3.11 USB Ports ............30 3.12 Audio Interface ............. 31 3.13 Ethernet ............... 31 3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness ..
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Chapter 9 Award BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup ..........82 CMOS Setup Utility ..........82 Standard CMOS Setup ........83 9.3.1 Hard disk configurations ..........84 BIOS Features Setup ........... 85 Chipset Features Setup ........89 Power Management Setup........91 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ......
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Appendix A LCD Specifications and Selection Settings PPC-153T LCD Specifications ......118 Appendix B Programming the Watchdog Timer Programming the Watchdog Timer ....120 Appendix C Full Disassembly Procedures Appendix D Pin Assignments AT Power Connector (J1) ........132 TV Output Connector (J2) (*Reserved) ....132 Inverter Power Connector (J4) ......
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Appendix E Mounting Instructions Introduction ............150 Panel Mounting ..........150 E.2.1 Introduction ..............150 E.2.2 Installation procedure ..........151 E.2.3 Cut-out area ............... 152 Desktop Stand Mounting ........153 Swingarm Stand Mounting ......... 155...
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Tables Table 5-1: Jumpers and their functions ..........45 Table 5-2: Panel PC connectors ............47 Table 5-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP8) ........49 Table 5-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4) ....... 50 Table 5-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5) ....... 50 Table 5-6: Serial port default settings ..........
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Figures Figure 1-1: The panel PC in perspective ..........3 Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-153 manual ........5 Figure 1-3: Dimensions of the PPC-153 ..........10 Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ..........12 Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC ......... 13 Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ..........
General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-153 panel PC. • Introduction • How to Use This Manual • Specifications • Dimensions...
16-bit stereo audio controller. With a built-in CD-ROM drive, floppy drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, the PPC-153 is as compact and user-friendly as a notebook computer. Unlike notebook computers, the PPC-153 is more durable and versatile in all applications.
Chapter 11 explains how to configure and use the optional touch- screen. Appendix A details the LCD specifications used in the PPC-153. Appendix B explains how to program the watchdog timer. Appendix C includes various exploded diagrams of the PPC-153. These diagrams will help system integrators disassemble the panel PC.
Appendices A through E for information such as pin assignments and how to fully disassemble the panel PC. A suggested guide for reading this manual is shown below: Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-153 manual Chapter 1 General Information...
DMA 33 simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated for the CD-ROM drive. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM boot-up • Floppy disk drive: Supports up to two FDDs (720 KB / 1.44 MB). One built-in FDD included inside FDD housing PPC-153 User's Manual...
• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel mode. BIOS configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or disabled • Serial ports: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM1, 3, and 4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with 16C550 UARTs •...
+5 V @ 200 mA +5 V @ 100 mA +5 V @ 150 mA Consumption Software Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Driver Windows NT4.0 Durability (touches in a 30 million 20 million 50 million lifetime) PPC-153 User's Manual...
Hot insertion and removal Note 1: The PCMCIA driver of Windows 95 which includes a PCMCIA interface is available on the "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM of your PPC-153 package. Note 2: Windows 98 supports the RICOH PCMCIA function. Environment • Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F) •...
System Setup • A Quick Tour of the Panel PC • Preparing for First-time Use • Installation Procedures • Running the BIOS Setup Program • Installing System Software • Installing the Drivers...
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC PPC-153 User's Manual...
When you look at the left side of the panel PC, you will see the floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Compact CD-ROM drive FDD eject button CD-ROM drive activity light FDD slot CD-ROM eject button PCMCIA socket FDD activity light...
Microphone-in jack Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC Figure 2-4 shows the I/O section and power switch of the panel PC. Main power switch AC inlet Figure 2-4: Rear and side view of the panel PC PPC-153 User's Manual...
2.2 Preparing For First-time Use Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least the following items ready: • Power cord (in the accessory box) • Y-shaped connector (in the accessory box) • AT keyboard •...
COM port except COM4. Y-shaped adapter PS/2 mouse and keyboard port PS/2 mouse Keyboard Figure 2-6: Connecting the keyboard and mouse 2.3.3 Switching on the power Switch on the power switch on the rear cover. (See Fig. 2-4.) PPC-153 User's Manual...
2.4 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the panel PC's BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time or your type of hard drive.
If you are presented with an operating system command prompt, such as A:\>, then you must partition and format your hard drive, and manually copy the operating system files to it. Refer to your operating system user's manual for instructions on partitioning and formatting a hard drive. PPC-153 User's Manual...
2.6 Installing the Drivers After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Ethernet, SVGA, audio, PCMCIA and touchscreen functions. All the drivers except the CD-ROM drive driver are stored in a CD-ROM disc entitled "Drivers and Utilities." The CD-ROM drive driver is stored in a floppy disk.
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These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual. Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-153 panel PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's website or contact our application engineers for the latest information regarding drivers and utlities.
Using the Panel PC • Introduction • Floppy Drive • CD-ROM Drive • PCMCIA • PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard • PCI/ISA Bus Expansion • Parallel Port • Serial COM Ports • VGA Port • Game Port • USB Ports • Audio Interface •...
When the disk pops out of the drive, remove it and store it properly. Floppy disk drive Floppy disk Figure 3-1: Inserting and ejecting a floppy disk PPC-153 User's Manual...
3.3 CD-ROM Drive To insert a CD-ROM disc, press the eject button of the CD-ROM drive. The yellow activity light will flash and the front panel will come out a short distance. Using your fingertips, hold the top and bottom of the front panel and pull it outward to the very end. (See Fig 3-2.) Align the center hole of the CD-ROM disc with the center circle of the CD-ROM holding plate.
Then press the appropriate eject button on the socket. When the card pops out of the socket, remove it and store it properly. PCMCIA socket PCMCIA card Eject button Figure 3-3: Inserting and ejecting a PCMCIA card PPC-153 User's Manual...
Serial CD-ROM player monitor mouse Headphones Microphone Joystick Figure 3-5: Using the I/O interface (lower level ports and COM ports) PPC-153 User's Manual...
3.5 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard If you wish to use a full-size desktop keyboard and PS/2 mouse with your panel PC, follow these instructions: 1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off. 2. Connect the Y-shaped adapter to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on the rear bottom side of the rear cover.
3.7 Parallel Port The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other devices. To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices: 1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off. 2.
4-pin USB ports located on the rear side of the system unit. 1. Connect the external device to the system. (See Fig. 3-4.) 2. The USB ports support hot plug-in connection. You should install the device driver before you use the device. PPC-153 User's Manual...
5. Run the Ethernet driver to connect up to the network. 3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness The contrast control knob does not function because the PPC-153 includes the TFT LCD display. Only panel PCs with DSTN LCD displays have this function.
The touchscreen drivers for various operating systems are stored on the CD-ROM disc inside the accessory box. The touchscreen manual can also be found on this disc. Read Chapter 11 of this manual carefully before you install the driver. PPC-153 User's Manual...
Hardware Installation and Upgrading • Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading • Disassembling the Panel PC • Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Installing the SDRAM Memory Module • Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Slim CD-ROM Drive...
3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the CPU cover. 4. Remove the floppy drive, HDD, and CD-ROM cables; then remove the side panel. 5. Unscrew the ten screws of the shielding case, and remove it. PPC-153 User's Manual...
Plastic rear cover CPU fan and cover PCI/ISA expansion PCB Side panel Figure 4-1: Disassembling the plastic rear cover of the panel PC Chapter 4 Hardware Installation and Upgrading...
Plug the other end of the cable into the IDE hard drive, with Pin 1 on the cable corresponding to Pin 1 on the hard drive. 2.5" HDD Metal plate Lugs Figure 4-2: Installing the primary 2.5" HDD PPC-153 User's Manual...
4.4 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) The panel PC's central processing unit (CPU) can be upgraded to improve system performance. The panel PC provides one 370-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket (Socket 370). The CPU must come with an attached heat sink and CPU fan to prevent overheating. Warning! The CPU may be damaged if operated without a heat sink and a fan.
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15. Connect the CPU fan power cable to the 3-pin connector (FAN1). 16. Put back the CPU cover, and secure the four screws on it. Note: To remove the CPU, follow steps 1 through 7 above. You should then be able to freely lift out the CPU chip. PPC-153 User's Manual...
3. Insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of 90 degrees. 4. Push the two eject levers toward the vertical posts at each end of the socket until the module is upright. SDRAM Socket Figure 4-4: Installing SDRAM PPC-153 User's Manual...
4.6 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Slim CD-ROM Drive Installation of a floppy disk drive and slim CD-ROM drive is similar to that for a hard disk drive. The metal plate for holding the FDD and the CD-ROM support bracket are on the left side of the shielding case. The 26-pin and 40-pin yellow FPC cables are for connecting the FDD and CD-ROM respectively.
PC, as far as they will go. 11. Secure the two screws ("A") of the metal plate to the shielding case. 3.5" floppy drive Metal plate Figure 4-5: Installing the FDD and slim CD-ROM drive PPC-153 User's Manual...
Jumper Settings and Connectors This chapter tells how to set up the panel PC hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedures. •...
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. PPC-153 User's Manual...
5.1.2 Jumpers and switch The motherboard of the panel PC has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your applications. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s jumpers. Table 5-1: Jumpers and their functions Label Function Internal -12 V source selection setting...
5.1.4 Connectors Onboard connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors. Table 5-2: Panel PC connectors Label Function AT power connector Inverter power connector Internal speaker connector (Reserved) Touchscreen power connector...
5.2 CPU Installation You can install an Intel Celeron™ 300 ~ 500 MHz CPU without setting any frequency ratio or voltage. 5.3 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP8) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the jumper back to “Normal operation”...
The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1, 2, 3, and 4 are fixed. However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters later you can do this in the system BIOS setup. The table overleaf shows the default settings for the panel PC’s serial ports. PPC-153 User's Manual...
COM1 and COM2 are one set. You can exchange the address range and interrupt IRQ of COM1 for the address range and interrupt IRQ of COM2. After exchanging, COM1's address range is 2F8 ~ 2FF and its request IRQ is IRQ3: and COM2's address range is 3F8 ~ 3FF and its interrupt IRQ is IRQ4.
The panel PC provides an internal -12 V source in an expansion slot, available for various expansion card applications. Table 5-9: Internal -12 V source selection setting (JP1) * Onboard -12 V support External -12 V input * default setting PPC-153 User's Manual...
SW1 is a 4-pin dip switch for selecting panel type and display mode. A 1024 x 768 TFT LCD is used in the PPC-153, so the switch is preset according to the table below. The switch is already defaulted for the PPC-153's LCD, so it should not be modified.
When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set via jumper JP7 as shown below: Table 5-11: Watchdog activity selection (JP7) *System reset IRQ11 * default setting PPC-153 User's Manual...
PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet Driver - for Windows 95 - for Windows 98 - for Windows NT • Further Information...
6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-153, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with instructions for Windows.
6.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System". b. Click the "Device Manager" and "Other Devices" items. Remove the "PCI Ethernet Controller" item. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and "Network" icons. Click the "Add" button. Select "Adapter", and then click the "Add"...
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Choose the highlighted "Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/ 8130)PCI Fast Ethernet". Press the "OK" button. Press the "Add..." button to select suitable services or protocol. Press the "OK" button to finish network configuration. Press the "Yes" button to start your computer. PPC-153 User's Manual...
6.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System". b. Click the "Device Manager" and "Other Devices" items. Remove the "PCI Ethernet Controller" item. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and "Network" icons. Click the "Add" button. Select "Adapter", and then click the "Add"...
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"Realtek RTL8139[A/B/C/ 8130]PCI Fast Ethernet NIC". Press the "OK" button. Press the "Add..." button to select suitable services or protocol. Press the "OK" button to finish network configuration. Press the "Yes" button to start your computer. PPC-153 User's Manual...
6.2.3 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and then double click the "Network" icon. b. Choose the "Adapters" label. Click the "Add" button. a. Press "Have Disk...". Type the path: D:\ PPC123&153\LAN\ W I N N T Press the "OK"...
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Choose the highlighted "RTL8139[A/B/C/ 8130] PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter". Click the "OK" button. Choose a suitable RTL8139 Duplex mode for your application. Finish the network configuration and then click the "OK" button. PPC-153 User's Manual...
7.1.1 Chipset The PPC-153 uses a LynxEM SMI 710 chipset from Silicon Motion Inc. for its AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional analog CRT monitors.
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you you are using within your PPC-153. Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen.
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings". b. Press the "Advanced Properties" button. a. Choose the "Adapter" label. Press the "Change..." button. Press the "Have Disk" button. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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Type the path: D:\ PPC123~7\VGA\ W I N 9 X a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. "Silicon Motion LynxEM" appears in the adapter label. Click the "Apply" button. Click the "OK" button. Press "Yes" to reboot. Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup...
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings". b. Press the "Advanced..." button. a. Choose the "Adapter" label. Press the "Change..." button. Choose the second option: "Display...". Press the "Have Disk..." button. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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Insert the disc into the CD-ROM drive. Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\VGA\ Win98" Press "OK". a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. "Silicon Motion LynxEM" appears in the adapter label. Click the "Apply" button. Press "Yes" to reboot. Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup...
Windows NT VGA driver. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click the "Display" icon. a. Choose the "Settings" label. Press the "Display Type" button. Press the "Change..." button. Click the "Have Disk..." button. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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Type the path: D:\ PPC123&153\VGA\ N T 4 0 Press the "OK" button. a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. Press the "Yes" to proceed. Press "OK" to reboot. Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup...
7.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP/SVGA installation in your PPC-153, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: Silicon Motion website: www.siliconmotion.com Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw PPC-153 User's Manual...
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures detailed below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-153, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Just follow the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and successfully complete the installation, even though you are not familiar with instructions for Windows.
8.2.1 Installation for Windows 95/98 a. Select "Start", "RUN". Enter the driver path: "D:\ PPC123&153\ Audio\win9x(only)\ Setup.exe" a. Click "Next" to continue the installation. a. Select "Upgrade Drivers". Click "Next". a. When installation is completed, click "Finish" to restart your computer.
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After installation, select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System". Click the "Device Manager" tab to see the result of your installation. PPC-153 User's Manual...
8.2.2 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". Double Click the "Multimedia" icon. a. Select the "Devices", item. Click the "Add..." button. a. Choose the "Unlisted or Updated Driven" item. b. Click the "OK" buttom. a. Type the path "D:\ ppc123&153\audio\ nt4.0\ b.
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Select the highlighted item. b. Press the "OK" button. a. Press the "Restart Now" button to reboot your computer. PPC-153 User's Manual...
9.1 Award BIOS Setup The PPC-153 comes with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM setup for your system. This chip serves as an interface between the processor and the rest of the mainboard's components. This chapter explains the information contained in the setup program and tells you how to modify the settings according to your system configuration.
A setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM that allows the configuration settings to be changed. This program is executed when the user changes the system configuration; when the user changes the system backup battery; or when the system detects a configuration error and asks the user to run the setup program.
LBA mode, select "LBA" or "Large". However, if your hard disk supporting cylinder is more than 1024 MB and does not support the LBA function, you have to select "Large". If your hard disk supporting cylinder is below 1024 MB, select "Normal". PPC-153 User's Manual...
9.4 BIOS Features Setup Figure 9-3: BIOS features setup screen Moving around the BIOS Features and Chipset Features setup programs works the same way as moving around the Standard CMOS setup program. (Refer to the next section for Chipset Features setup.) The BIOS Features setup program is shown above.
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Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the selected disk drive. The options are: C, A, SCSI (Default) LS/ZIP, C C (only) SCSI, C, A SCSI, A, C F, A, SCSI E, A, SCSI PPC-153 User's Manual...
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D, A, SCSI CDROM, C, A C, CDROM, A Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive When enabled, allows you to switch the order in which the operating system accesses the floppy drives during boot-up. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.
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BIOS ROM codes are shadowed. To use this option correctly, you need to know the memory address range used by the BIOS ROM of each add-on card. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PPC-153 User's Manual...
9.5 Chipset Features Setup Note: It is strongly recommended that setup items in this section NOT be changed, because advanced knowledge is required to effect such changes. Figure 9-4: Chipset features setup screen EDO CASX# MA W EDO CASX# MA W EDO CASX# MA Wait State EDO CASX# MA W EDO CASX# MA W...
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15 ~ 16 MB address area. When disabled, the memory hole at the 15 MB address will be treated as a DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the 15 ~ 16 MB address. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PPC-153 User's Manual...
Delayed T Delayed Transaction Delayed T ransaction ransaction ransaction Delayed T Delayed T ransaction When disabled, the syatem operates normally. When enabled, the system can support lower-speed ISA devices. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum When disabled, the syatem operates normally.
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The options are: 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA. Doze Mode Doze Mode Doze Mode Doze Mode Doze Mode The system will not enter Doze mode, because this option is designat- ed as "Disabled". PPC-153 User's Manual...
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Standby Mode Standby Mode Standby Mode Standby Mode Standby Mode The system will not enter Standby mode, because this option is designated as "Disabled". Suspend Mode Suspend Mode Suspend Mode Suspend Mode Suspend Mode The system will not enter Suspend mode, because this option is designated as "Disabled".
If there are conflicts or you are not satisfied with the configu- ration, simply set all the resources listed in the above figure by selecting "Manual". The options are: Manual (Default), Auto. The manual options assigned to IRQ-/DMA- are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP. PPC-153 User's Manual...
Reset Configuration Data Reset Configuration Data Reset Configuration Data Reset Configuration Data Reset Configuration Data When enabled, this feature allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data and then reset the data with the default BIOS configuration data. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.
These drives have a master/slave relationship which is determined by the cabling configuration used to attach them to the controller. Your system supports two IDE controllers - a primary and a secondary - so you have the ability to install up to four separate hard disks. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than having the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the task by themselves. Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 through 4, which differ primarily in timing.
If "Setup" is selected under the Security Option field and User Password is enabled, you will be prompted only when you reboot the system. PPC-153 User's Manual...
9.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection Figure 9-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically configures your new hard disk. Use it for quick configuration of new hard disk drives. This feature allows you to set the parameters of up to four IDE HDDs.
9.14 Exit Without Saving If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS modifications: Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? PPC-153 User's Manual...
10.1 Introduction The PPC-153 is equipped with a high performance PCMCIA interface which complies with the 1995 PCMCIA card standard by using the RICOH Cardbus controller. The panel PC supports two PCMCIA card/cardbus slots. Two sockets support both a 16-bit PCMCIA card and a 32-bit Cardbus simultaneously, with hot insertion and removal.
10.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. In "Start", "Run", type the path: D:\ PPC123&153\ Cardbus\win95osr2\ Setup.exe a. Click "Next". a. Click "Yes". a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system. Chapter 10 PCMCIA...
Touchscreen • Introduction • Installation of Driver for Resistive or SAW Touchscreen - for Windows 95 - for Windows 98 - for Windows NT • Installation of Driver for Capacitive Touchscreen - for Windows 95/98/NT...
11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 General information The PPC-153's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced second-generation 5-wire resistive, impact-resistant capacitive, or surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology. They allow 75%, 85%, and 91% light transmission respectively. The resistive and capacitive models have an antiglare surface, but the SAW model does not. All models provide greatly enhanced visual resolution.
SAW Touchscreen The touchscreen driver for Windows 95/98 contains a native, 32-bit driver and a 32-bit control panel program for the PPC-153 system. To facilitate installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the instructions in this section carefully before you attempt installation.
"Run". c. Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\Win95\ Setup.exe". a. Click "Yes". a. Select the "Smart serial Controller on COM4" item. b. Press the "OK" button. a. Click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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a. Touch targets to calibrate the touchscreen controller. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
"Run". c. Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\Win98\ Setup.exe". a. Click "Yes". a. Select the "Smart serial Controller on COM4" item. b. Press the "OK" button. a. Click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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a. Touch targets to calibrate the touchscreen controller. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
11.2.3 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Run". Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\WINNT\ Setup.exe" a. Press the "Next" button. a. Set the directory path. a. Choose a suitable item. PPC-153 User's Manual...
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a. Choose COM4. b. Press "OK". a. Click "OK" to reboot the system. a. Calibrate the touchscreen. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen. Note 1: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this chapter. Note 2: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the keyboard. PPC-153 User's Manual...
11.3.1 Installation for Windows 95/98/NT a. Select "Start", "Run". b. Type in: D:\ PPC123&153\ Microtouch\Tware54\ Setup.exe a. Follow the installation instructions, and click on "Next". a. If you accept the terms of the License Agreement, click on "Yes". a. Select the Serial [Default] controller.
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Click on "Calibrate" to calibrate the touchscreen. b. Touch the "target point" for a moment, until the next "Touch enable" message appears. Then touch the next "target point". a. Click on "Done" to save the calibration data. PPC-153 User's Manual...
The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a few defective pixels which do not always illuminate. With current technology, it is impossible to complete- ly eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working to improve this technology. PPC-153 User's Manual...
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-153 is equipped with a watch- dog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 443 (hex). PPC-153 User's Manual...
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The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer in BASIC: Watchdog timer example program OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the watchdog GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1, OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2, OUT &H443, data REM...
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Remove the two screws on the PCI/ISA bus expansion card. Remove the ten screws on the side rim of the shielding case. Carefully move the shielding case to the right to bypass the eject buttons of the PCMCIA slot, before removing the case from the machine. PPC-153 User’s Manual...
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You can now remove both the bracket and the cover from the I/O ports. 6. Detach the flat cables of the LCD inverter, touchscreen and LCD from the motherboard. You can remove the motherboard from the plastic housing. PPC-153 User’s Manual...
I/O bracket Step 5 protection Motherboard Step 6 Figure C-2: Disassembly steps 5 - 6 Appendix C Full Disassembly Procedures...
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LCD or touchscreen. You just start disas- sembling the module from the step 8. Then you can easily remove the LCD and touchscreen by step 9 to step 12. PPC-153 User’s Manual...
Table D-1: AT power connector (J1) Signal PS_NO # +5 VSB +12 V -12 V -5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V D.2 TV Output Connector (J2) (*Reserved) Table D-2: TV output connector (J2) Signal CVBS PPC-153 User’s Manual...
D.6 Front Panel Control Connector (J8) (*Reserved) Table D-6: Front panel control connector (J8) (*Reserved) Signal HDD LED Reset SW Power SW D.7 IR Connector (J9) (*Reserved) Table D-7: IR connector (J9) (Reserved) Signal IR_IN IR_OUT PPC-153 User’s Manual...
Table D-11: Floppy drive connector (CN10) Signal Signal (+5 V) STEP INDEX (+5 V) WRITE ENABLE DRIVE SELECT (+5 V) WRITE DATA DISK CHANGE TRACK 0 WRITE PROTECT MOTOR ON READ DATA DIRECTION DENSITY SELECT SIDE 1 SELECT PPC-153 User’s Manual...
D.15 CPU Fan Power Connector (FAN1) Table D-15: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) Signal +12 V FAN_DET D.16 System Fan Power Connector (FAN2) Table D-16: Fan power connector (FAN2) Signal +12 V FAN_DET PPC-153 User’s Manual...
E.1 Introduction The PPC-153 can be placed as is on a shelf or table, mounted into a panel, or mounted on a customized swingarm or desktop stand. E.2 Panel Mounting E.2.1 Introduction Panel mounting can help system integrators conveniently integrate the panel PC into their system.
E.2.2 Installation procedure To mount the PPC-153 into a panel: 1. Remove the front panel. There are ten holes located along the four sides of the panel PC. 2. Insert the screws from the front side into the holes and tighten them with the nuts provided.
E.2.3 Cut-out area Refer to Figure E-3 below for the locations and dimensions of the cut-out area and mounting holes. Figure E-3: Dimensions of panel mounting holes PPC-153 User’s Manual...
E.3 Desktop Stand Mounting The PPC-153 has a customized stand suitable for desktops and other horizontal locations. A unique spring inside the stand enables the panel PC’s vertical tilt to be adjusted about 30 degrees. The stand is available from Advantech Co.
E.4 Swingarm Stand Mounting The PPC-153 can be mounted on a unique swingarm. This versatile accessory is easy to install and operate, and can be rotated through a wide range of angles. Its dimensions are shown in Figure E-5 below, and it is available from Advantech Co., Ltd.