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Installation Requirements ......................19 EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION Parts Identification ..........................21 System Configuration ........................... 23 Component Function ..........................24 Operation State LED........................24 AC Power Input Connector : AC-IN..................25 ON/OFF Switch: POWER SW....................27 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Setup Items .............................83 Standard CMOS Setup ..........................85 Main Menu Selections ...........................86 Onboard PATA Master/Onboard PATA Slave ................87 Onboard SATA-0/Onboard SATA-1 .....................89 Advanced BIOS Features Setup......................91 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................92 Advanced Chipset Features Setup......................97 VGA Setting............................99 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Super IO Device ..........................107 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ......................108 IRQ Resources............................. 110 PC Health Status..........................111 Defaults Menu ............................. 112 Supervisor/User Password Setting...................... 113 Exit Selecting ............................114 APPPENDIX Battery Specification........................... 115 LIST OF OPTIONS PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
CF Card Compact flash disk Interface PT-E Models Classify PT-E731 models according to I/F loaded on the PT-E and the display features of the PT-E. Models of PT-E731 series is shown in table 1.2. Table 1.2. PT-E Models *Resolution SVGA (W800 x H600 dots)
Compact size PT-E series’ fan less structure makes PT-E get a compact size. It is easy to build PT-E in the equipment. Supported OS Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Embedded PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Not doing so can cause a failure or electric shock. Do not allow dust and foreign matter to enter the PT-E and peripheral devices. Doing so can cause a fire or electric shock. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off this product. CONTEC reserves the right to refuse to service a product modified by the user. In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power cord immediately and contact your retailer.
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(4) LCD backlight--- Display brightness decreases over time with use. The operating lifetime of the backlight is 50,000 hours (the time until the brightness is lowered to 50% of the initial value at atemperature of 25°C). PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
When using both 2CH Ethernets in 1000 BASE -T, please use PT-E under the environment where the operating ambient temperature is “Front display section is 0°C to 40°C, other than display section is 0°C to 45°C”. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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When using both 2CH Ethernets in 1000BASE-T, please use PT-E under the environment where the operating ambient temperature is “Front display section is 0°C to 40°C, other than display section is 0°C to 45°C”. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Figure 2.1. Definition of viewable range CAUTION The above optical specification data shows optical characteristics of the liquid crystal in the display; the data does not represent the actual view on the display or its viewing angles. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
By referring to Chapter 5, set up BIOS. This setup requires a keyboard and a display. * Before using this product, be sure to execute “LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” to initialize the BIOS settings to their default values. (See Chapter 5, “Main Menu.”) PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
The plate thickness of the mounting panel is maximum 5.0mm (0.20inch). (The plate thickness of the mounting panel is minimum 1.6mm.) Figure 3.1. Dimensions of Panel Opening (PT-E731/PT-E731S/PT-E731H/PT-E731HS) (2) Put PT-E into the mounting hole. Figure 3.2. How to Mount PT-E (PT-E731/PT-E731S/PT-E731H/PT-E731HS) (3) Place the mounting fittings in the holes of PT-E, make the latches catch the holes.
Basically mount main body of PT-E in vertical direction. PT-E must be mounted with a tilt of +/- 30° or less from vertical when mounting it diagonally. Figure 3.5. Installed angle which is recommended CAUTION Do not mount the main body of PT-E upward or downward. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Do not install this product into the fully-sealed space except the case in which the internal temperature is adjustable by equipment such as air conditioner. Troubles such as operational malfunctions could be occurred by the temperature increase caused by long-term usage. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
4 Each Component Function 4. Each Component Function Parts Identification PT-E731/PT-E731S/PT-E731H/PT-E731HS Figure 4.1. Parts Identification PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Do not need the battery pack if not use resume function. Switch COM3’s communication mode among RS232C, RS422 and RS485. Setting switch (Switch No.1 to No.7) ON/OFF switch Switch power on/off. Upside: ON; downside: OFF. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
4 Each Component Function System Configuration PT-E731/PT-E731S/PT-E731H/PT-E731HS Figure 4.2. System Configuration PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
LED display color During starting or shutdown, or EPC System Monitor is not Red blinking started, or EPC System Monitor process error occurring. During EPC System Monitor running Red lihgting During resume function working Green blinking PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
(a) Connect a constant-voltage transformer if voltage fluctuations are outside the specified range. Figure 4.5 Constant-voltage transformer (b) Across the terminals and across ground, use power supplies that generate little noise. Connect an isolating transformer if noise generated is excessive. Figure 4.6 Isolating transformer PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Ground lightening surge absorber (EA) and PT-E’s power cable earth wire (EB) separately. Select the lightening surge absorber that not exceeds the maximum permissible circuit voltage of the sure absorber at the maximum power supply voltage. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
In addition, do not share the grounding with other equipment. (3) Remark For PT-E731 series, if use resume function, operation shifts to either mode below when power failure or voltage drop occurring. 1) [Continue mode]: Keep operating for 10 minutes.
Up to two pieces of disks can be mounted. Figure 4.11 Mounting a CF card CAUTION The drive near the backside of PT-E is the primary master drive; the drive near the LCD panel side is the primary slave drive. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(2) Push in the eject button. Push in the eject button and push out the CF card halfway. Pull and remove the CF card gently with your hand. Figure 4.13 Removing a CF card PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
: Operation LED 10M: Off, 100M: Green, 1000M: Red LAN drivers Install the appropriate LAN driver for your OS from the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01]. (For information on the latest version of IPC-SLIB-01, check the CONTEC's web site.) CAUTION When using both 2CH Ethernets in 1000BASE-T, please use PT-E under the environment where the operating ambient temperature is “Front display section is 0°C to 40°C, other than display section is...
Serial Port Interface: COM2 – 3 Serial Port COM2 (RS232C) This product has a serial port that corresponds to RS232C, Table 4.5 Serial Port Connector (COM2) Connector used D-sub9 pin, male on the product Pin No. Function PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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RS422 and RS485. Using the serial communication mode setting switches (No.1 to No.7), you can set communication mode for serial port COM3. The setting method is as follows. (1) Remove the two screws on the back of PT-E, and remove the cover. Figure 4.14 Remove the cover PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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ON. Do not set them ON please. (2) Switch setting other than the patterns in Table 4.7 may lead to communication failure. Do not set switches to pattern other than Table 4.7. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
This product is equipped with a Connector for IDE power supply cable (PT-71IDE-PWCBL). Table 4.9 DC Power Supply Connector DC Power Supply Connector PCI Bus Expansion Slot This product is equipped with a Slot for Connecting an add-on unit and use PCI-bus expansion board. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
4 Each Component Function SSCNET Connector PT-E731HS is equipped with 1 port for SSCNET. Table 4.10 SSCNET Connector Pin No. Function EMG1 RD2L RD1L EMG1L TD2L TD1L PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
For installing OS, commercially available CD-ROM for Windows setup and PT-E dedicated driver CD are necessary. The customer needs to purchase CD-ROM for Windows setup. Contact our agent or sales office if you need PT-E dedicated driver CD. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Move the cursor to [All programs (P)] → [Accessories] and click [Command Prompt]. Click here Click here Figure 5.1 Command Prompt (2) The command prompt is started. Input command “ewfmgr C: -enable” and then press [Enter] key. Figure 5.2 Executing command PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Figure 5.3 The item of Boot Command (4) Quit command prompt and then restart PT-E. (5) Write-protect is executed after restarting PT-E. As for the method of confirming the state of write-protect, refer to next page. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Move the cursor to [All programs (P)] → [Accessories] and click [Command Prompt]. Click here Click here Figure 5.4 Command Prompt (2) The command prompt is started. Input command “ewfmgr C: -disable” and then press [Enter] key. Figure 5.5 Releasing Command PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Confirm that the item of “Boot Command” becomes “DISABLE”. Confirm this item. Figure 5.6 The item of Boot Command (4) Quit command prompt and then restart PT-E. (5) Write-protect is released after restarting PT-E. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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*: When confirming the state of the CF card, the item of “Boot Command” shows as “NO_CMD”, executing/releasing write-protect cannot be switched. Confirm this item. Figure 5.8 The item of State and the item of Boot Command (3) Quit command prompt. (Not require to restart PT-E). PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
3) The window of [Turn off computer] is displayed. Choose Turn Off to switch off the power. Figure 5.10 The window of Turn off computer 4) After quitting the system, switch the power supplied to PT-E main body. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Doing so can lose data or damage the CF card. (4) Do not operate the power ON/OFF switch near the CF card slot during operation state LED lighting on or blinking. Doing so can lose data or damage the CF card. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
However, when exchange a start-up disk and if a touch position is shifted, do calibration setting again. (1) Click [Start] on taskbar. Move the cursor to [All programs (P)] → [UPDD] and click [Operation Setting]. Click here. Figure 6.1 [Settings] button PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Figure 6.2 Pointer Device Properties CAUTION When changed settings, always click [Apply (A)] button to make the changed settings available. Clicking [Apply (A)] button makes the controller initialization, which may make touch panel not react for several seconds PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Perform this operation for all numbers of points that have been set at “point number “ in [Calibration Setting] window. If the screen is not touched for the time that has been set in the calibration settings, calibration window will be closed and calibration is aborted. Do calibration setting again. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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PT-E. Don’t need to do calibration again even though exchange start-up disk. (1) Click [Start] on taskbar. Move the cursor to [All Programs (P)] and click [Operation Setting]. Click here. Figure 6.5 Settings button PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Click [Apply (A)] button when change the settings so that the changed settings are available. After completing all settings, click [Calibration (C)] button. Check here. Figure 6.6 Pointer Device Properties (3) The calibration window is displayed; make calibration following the procedures in p. 46-47. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
This section describes how to do an operation test for touch panel. (1) Click [Start] on taskbar. Move the cursor to [All Programs (P)] → [UPDD] and click [Test]. Click here. Figure 6.7 [Test]button PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Press [Close] button to back to the test window. Figure 6.9 Test window (Grid view) 2) Clear Press [Clear] button to clear the line and characters that are drawn or written when testing. 3) Close Press [Close] button to exit test window. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Make necessary settings for touch action. This section describes how to make these settings. (1) Click [Start] on taskbar. Move the cursor to [All Programs (P)] and click [Operation Setting]. Click here. Figure 6.12 [Settings] button PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Save the setting data, and exit “Touch Panel Driver Properties” window. 5) [Cancel] button Cancel the setting data, and exit “Touch Panel Driver Properties” window. 6) [Apply (A)] button Make the changed settings available. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(5) Dump settings Use this function to dump driver and system settings to a text file UPDDset.txt. Click [Dump setting (M)] button to create a file “UPDDset.txt”. The file is in folder C: \Program Files\UPDD\UPDDset.txt. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Add calibration modes, the information that is set in (3) to (7) can be saved more than one time. Click [Add (A)] button to show the following dialog box. Input the name of calibration mode. Click [Remove (R)] button to delete the calibration mode. Figure 6.16 Add Style dialog box PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Refer to p. 45. (8) Calibration Pattern Show the calibration point pattern to be set in (3) and (5). Used to confirm the number of points and point position that have been set in (3) and (5). PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Show the information of the controller to be used. (2) [Add (D)] button Add a controller. (3) [Modify (M)] button Change name or operation object of controller. (4) [Remove (R)] button Delete a controller. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Set serial port that is connected with controller. (3) Auto Detect If enabled, when windows start-up, the serial port connected the controller is detected automatically. (4) Information of communication port Show the information of the serial port connected with the controller. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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If enabled, when click the screen, it assumes separated immediately when separating a finger. When input characters, don’t check the checkbox. (7) [Default (U)] button Press the [Default (U)] button to return to the default setting. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Check the checkbox to make touch operation available. When doing the touch operation, don’t remove the checking. 3) Initialize Indicates that the device’s initialization macro, if it exists, it will be executed. 4) Sound Enables or disables the Sound option that accompanies simulated button presses. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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52.. Figure 6.21 Event tab (1) Primary Set mouse’s primary action setting. (2) Secondary Set mouse’s secondary action setting. (3) [Defaults] button Press [Defaults] button to return to the default setting. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Used to test single and double click responses, which is set in section (1). You can click to test single or double click response. When touching is recognized as a single or double-click, the icon changes from PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Show the status information of the controller. (2) [Reset (X)] button Reset the default status. (3) [Refresh (R)] button Reset the count values shown for the “Com port error”, “Overflow” and “Synchronize error”. (4) [Re-initialise (Z)] button Re-initialise the controller. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(1) Touch Panel Driver Show the version information of the controller to be used. (2) [Support (P)] button Show the support information. (3) [License (L)] button Show Licence agreement information of touch panel driver. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
If lithium ion battery is not full-charged, PT-E might go to shutdown operation even within the specified time. If lithium ion battery is in the state of discharge (under 6.7V), resume function will not work. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
(5) Event log Output hardware monitor state change or occurred alarm information to a history file. (6) State output PT-E main body hardware’s monitor state or alarm information can be used by other applications. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Display operating time (current time) from starting PT-E Operating Time None the first time. Detect USB (1 to 4) fuse blowout and display current state. USB fuse blown Green Give an alarm when detecting USB fuse blowout. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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This item is available when setting “Execute” for the item in Option setting (refer to p.78). It is masked when setting Not Execute in Option setting. (10) Alarm Reset button Reset all alarms shown in (1). Detect new alarm after reset. None PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Up to 500 cases, occurred event contents or occurring times are displayed. The latest event is displayed at top line. Display EPC System Monitor’s Set UP screen. (Refer to (19) Set UP button None next page) PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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*2: PT-E73BAT is a lithium ion battery pack for using resume function. *3: Dotted line region is masked if set [Not use] in the area of Resume function. *4: ENC BAT is encoder battery of servo amplifier that is connected to PT-E. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Click button [Set UP] that is at the bottom of Start screen, EPC System Monitor’s Set UP Screen is displayed. There is [Power] setting and [Other] setting in Set UP screen. (1) [Power] setting Set necessary items for power management. The following shows power setting screen. Figure 7.2 [Power]Setting screen PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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WDT error signal is output. Main Screen is If choose this item, EPC System Monitor’s start screen (refer to displayed when p.69) will be opened automatically when error occurring. alarm occurring PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Push OK button, close Set UP screen, and restart Windows. *1: Using EPC System Monitor’s start option set whether use resume function or not. (Refer to p.78 for setting method.) *2: WDT is abbreviation of Watch Dog Timer. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Access CB/CW memory with application such as VC++ etc. and display them on Momery CB/CW user screen. Output data to Windows shared memory occupies 16-byte as bit data and 8-word as word data. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Condenser Longevity Forecast (*0.01%) 0-10000 PT-E73BAT Exchange Forecast (*0.01%) 0-10000 PT-A6BAT Exchange Forecast (*0.01%) 0-10000 Encoder battery Exchange Forecast (*0.01%) 0-10000 Operating Time (H) 0-65535 System Information (EPC System Monitor 1Sec counter) 0-65535 System information None PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Set operation state output memory (BIT). Windows /B100 Not set: Windows shared memory, or Shared (16 points from CB100 Set: Set head number of shared memory (CB)) memory are output.) If setting number is improper, works by CB0. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(UPCUtl.inf),Event history file (EpcUtilLog.txt) Number of character: Max.240 characters(half-size character) Characters to be prohibited: \ / : ; , . * ? < > | *: Work based default setting if no option setting is done. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(2) Please set optional settings in the setting range. (3) During EPC System Monitor working, do not remove the drive where has been specified by option setting as file save folder. Doing so may cause file writing error. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
<Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys simultaneously. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. A Final Note About Setup The information in this chapter is subject to change without notice. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
PnP / PCI Configuration This entry appears if your system supports PnP / PCI. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Supervisor / User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 11 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Displays the amount of conventional Base Memory memory detected during boot up Displays the amount of extended memory Extended Memory detected during boot up Displays the total memory available in the Total Memory system PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
‘Manual’ Min = 0 Cylinder Set the number of cylinders for this CF card. Max = 65535 Min = 0 Head Set the number of heads for this CF card. Max = 255 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Precomp Max = 65535 Setting a value of 65535 means no CF card Min = 0 Landing zone **** Max = 65535 Min = 0 Sector Number of sectors per track Max = 255 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Max = 65535 Min = 0 Head Set the number of heads for this HDD. Max = 255 Min = 0 **** Warning: Precomp Max = 65535 Setting a value of 65535 means no HDD PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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8 BIOS Setup Item Option Description Min = 0 Landing zone **** Max = 65535 Min = 0 Sector Number of sectors per track Max = 255 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Details screen is displayed when selecting the item of [Hard Disk Boot Priority] on the screen of [Advanced BIOS Features] Table 8.5 Hard Disk Boot Priority Item Option CHO.M Set the connected HD. Bootable Add-in Cards Set start priority order of connecting HD. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work. First Boot Device The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Boot Up NumLock Status Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the NumLock key when the system boots. When toggled On, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of controlling cursor operations. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 or 30 characters per second. Typematic Delay (Msec) When the speed setting for the key input is enabled, you can specify the interval of waiting time for the continuous key input. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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<Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. Summary Screen Show Set whether or not to display configuration screen after BIOS starting. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips (DRAM). Do not change the value from the factory setting unlees you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original DRAMs. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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DRAM is installed in the system. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size When Enabled, a fixed VGA frame buffer from A000h to BFFFh and a CPU-to-PCI write buffer are implemented. DVMT Mode Allows you to set the Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) mode. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Choose an active display at the time of starting.. Panel Type Set panel type that the system supports. PT-E731/PT-E731S PT-E731H/PT-E731HS --- LVDS Boot After SWON Set whether or not to do system start setting. Do not change the setting. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
This section sets configurations for your hard disk and other integrated peripherals. The first screen shows three main items for user to select. Once an item selected, a submenu appears. Details follow. Figure 8.8 Integrated Peripherals PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for 2 IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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33 MB/s. When you select Auto in the two IDE UDMA fields, the system automatically determines the optimal data transfer rate for each IDE device. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
On Chip Serial ATA setting Table 8.10 On Chip Serial ATA setting Selection Description Choices On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled: Not use serial ATA. Enabled: Use serial ATA. External IDE Device is recognized as SATA1. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
USB Controller Enable or disable the USB Over Current. In normal cases, set it as “Enabled”. USB 2.0 Controller Enable or disable the Onboard USB 2.0 function. In normal cases, use it while “Enable”. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Select “Enabled” when a USB keyboard has to be used on the OS that does not support USB. Select “Disabled” for the OS that supports USB such as Windows XP. Azalia/AC97 Audio Select Set audio function. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Table 8.12 Super I/O device Selections Description Choices Onboard Serial Port 2 Set whether or not to use Serial Port 2. Onboard Serial Port 3 Set whether or not to use Serial Port 3. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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The Award Plug and Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play – compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the interrupt request (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields disappear, as the BIOS automatically assigns them. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
This item is designed to overcome some problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA cards. This product includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled. Leave this field at Disabled. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load setup Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
(1) Switch off the power supplied to PT-E. In case of using a resume battery, remove it. (2) Remove two screws on the back of PT-E, and then remove the cover. Figure 9.1 Exchange the battery 1 PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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Do not remove PT-A6BAT during turning on. Doing so may lead EPC System Monitor not be able todetect low voltage depending on the situation of the electric charge which is stored up on thecondenser that is connected with PT-A6BAT in parallel. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
: CF card slot x1 / USBx1 (Use 2 USB ports on PT-E) PT-E73FRUS : CF card slot x1 / USBx1 (Use 1 USB port on PT-E) IDE Power Supply Cable PT-E71IDE-PWCBL : PT-E can supply 5V/12V DC power.The usable currents are 5V/2A, 12V/1A PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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(3) If use PT-E in the environment of operating ambient temperature 55 degrees, currents supplied to the external devices should be under DC5V/2A and DC12V/0.5A DC12V load current limitation at the moment of using DC5V/2A * Check the CONTEC’s Web site for the latest information on these options. PT-E731, PT-E731S, PT-E731H, PT-E731HS User’s Manual...
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