Advantech PPC-S123 User Manual
Advantech PPC-S123 User Manual

Advantech PPC-S123 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PPC-S123 UltraSlim™ Pentium® III processor-based 12.1” panel PC User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright notice This document is copyrighted 2001, 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Packing List

    Packing List Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials have been received: • PPC-S123 series panel PC • User's manual • Accessories for PPC-S123 - Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard - Printer port adapter cable...
  • Page 5 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 additional assistance.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70dB(A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
  • Page 7 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät zerstören könten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..1 1.1 Introduction ..............2 1.2 General Specifications ..........3 1.3 LCD Specifications ............. 7 1.4 Dimensions ..............8 CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP ..... 9 2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ........10 2.2 Installation Procedures ..........
  • Page 9 CHAPTER 4 JUMPER SETTINGS AND CONNECTORS ........29 4.1 Jumpers and Connectors .......... 30 4.1.1 Setting jumpers ............. 30 4.1.2 Jumpers and switch ............31 4.1.3 Locating jumpers and switch ......... 32 4.1.4 Connectors ..............33 4.1.5 Locating connectors ............34 4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7) ......
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 7 AUDIO ......... 57 7.1 Introduction ..............58 7.2 Installation of Audio Driver ......... 58 7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 ..........59 7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........... 61 7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME ......... 63 CHAPTER 8 AWARD BIOS SETUP .... 65 8.1 Award BIOS Setup ............
  • Page 11 C.7 Parallel port connector (CN3) ......... 115 Table Table 4-1: Jumpers and their functions ..........31 Table 4-2: Connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard ......33 Table 4-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP7) ........35 Table 4-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3) ......35 Table 4-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP4) ........
  • Page 12 Figure 3-11: Install the adapter ............28 Figure 4-1: Jumpers on the PPC-S123 motherboard ......32 Figure 4-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard ..34 Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen ..........66 Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen ............67 Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen ..........
  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-S123 panel PC. • Introduction • General Specifications • LCD Secifications • Dimensions...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    16-bit stereo audio control- ler. With a built-in an external FDD, IDE connectors, and an optional PCI/ISA expansion socket, the PPC-S123 is as compact and user- friendly as a multi-function computer. In addition, its "fit anywhere"...
  • Page 15: General Specifications

    1.2 General Specifications General • Dimensions (W x H x D): 311 x 237 x 54.5mm (12.24" x 9.33" x 2.15") • Weight: 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs) • Power supply: 60 watts, AT type Input voltage: 19Vdc~26Vdc Output voltage: +5 V @ 8 A, +12 V @ 1.5 A, -12V@0.3A •...
  • Page 16: Flat Panel Interface

    1280 x 1024 @ 16 M colors Audio function • Chipset: ESS 1938 (PCI) • Audio controller: 16-bit codec, full-duplex stereo single-chip PCI audio solution • Stereo sound: 100% DOS GAME compatible (Sound Blaster or PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 17: Pci Bus Ethernet Interface

    Sound Blaster Pro) • Audio interface: Line-in, Line-out PCI bus Ethernet interface • Chipset: Realtek RTL 8139 PCI local bus Ethernet controller • Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T and 10 Base-T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM •...
  • Page 18: Optional Modules

    • Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F) • Storage Temperature: -20° ~ 60° C • Relative humidity: 0~85% • Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration) • Certification: EMC: CE, FCC; Safety: UL1950 and EN60950 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 19: Lcd Specifications

    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. Chapter 1 General Information...
  • Page 20: Dimensions

    1.4 Dimensions Unit: mm Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S123 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2 System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP • A Quick Tour of the Panel PC • Installation procedures • Running the BIOS Setup Program • Installing System Software • Installing the Drivers...
  • Page 22: A Quick Tour Of The Panel Pc

    I/O section is at the bottom of the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2-3. (The I/O section includes various I/O ports, including serial ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB ports, the Line-in/Line-out jack, and so on.) PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 23: Figure 2-2: Rear View Of The Panel Pc

    CPU heat sink HDD Carrier NLX slot for riser card Power Switch Product label Fuse Figure 2-2: Rear view of the panel PC Figure 2-3 shows the I/O section and power inlet of the panel PC PS/2 port DC inlet Serial ports Line-in jack Parallel port...
  • Page 24: Installation Procedures

    2.2.3 Switching on the power When you look at the rear side of the panel PC, you will see the power switch as shown in Figure 2-2. AC/DC power adapter DC inlet Figure 2-4: Connect the power cord to DC inlet PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 25: Running The Bios Setup Program

    2.3 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.
  • Page 26: Installing System Software

    2.4.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect another PC to the PPC-S123 with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to the PPC-S123. 2.4.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM Please refer to Section 3.4.2 "Secondary HDD/CD-ROM drive installa-...
  • Page 27: Installing The Drivers

    These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual. Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-S123 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.
  • Page 28 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Hardware And Peripheral Installation

    Hardware and Peripheral Installation • Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading • Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and SDRAM Memory Module • Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD- ROM installation • Adapter Cables Installation...
  • Page 30: Overview Of Hardware Installation And Upgrading

    2. First connect the adapter connector to the 2.5" hard drive, then place the HDD inside the HDD carrier and tighten four screws from both sides of the HDD carrier as shown in Figure 3-1. 3. The HDD cable (FPC type) is next to the HDD carrier. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 31: Figure 3-1: Install The Hdd On The Hdd Carrier

    4. Slide the HDD carrier with HDD back to original position, then fix it as shown in Figure 3-2. Adaptor connector HDD carrier Figure 3-1: Install the HDD on the HDD carrier HDD cable Figure 3-2: Connect HDD to the HDD cable Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation...
  • Page 32: Installing The Central Processing Unit (Cpu) And Sdram Memory Module

    1. Unscrew the six screws on the CPU heat sink as shown in Figure 3-3, then you can find one 370-pin CPU socket and one 144-pin SODIMM socket. CPU heat sink FIgure 3-3: Detach the CPU heat sink PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 33: Figure 3-4: Place Cpu Push Cover Over Cpu

    2. Insert the CPU in the correct orientation and gently slide the CPU in. It should insert easily. Make sure the pin of the CPU corresponds with the hole of socket. Do not use excessive force. 3 Place the metal CPU push cover on the top of the CPU as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 34: Figure 3-5: Insert Screw Driver Into The Hole

    5. Gently lever at the CPU push cover by pushing the top end of the screwdriver away from the CPU (Figure 3-6, 3-7). After the CPU has been secured in the right position, remove the screw driver and the CPU push cover. Figure 3-6: Push CPU in position PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 35: Figure 3-7: Cpu Installation

    Figure 3-7: CPU installation Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation...
  • Page 36: Figure 3-8: Fan Cooling With Heatsink Assembly Installation

    Prior to doing that, it would be helpful if you apply an even layer of the silicone heat sink paste on the top of the CPU. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 37: Figure 3-9: Installing The Memory Module

    7. Next, install an SDRAM module. Slip the memory module into the socket at a 45 degree angle as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9: Installing the memory module 8. Push the module toward the horiontal ports at both ends of the socket until the module is upright and the retaining clips at both ends of the module click into place.
  • Page 38: Floppy Drive And 2Nd Hard Drive/Cd-Rom Installation

    Any combination of 5¼" (360KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½" (720KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88MB) drives can be attached. A 34-pin FDD connector is located on the riser card of the PPC-S123. Connect one end of a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable and...
  • Page 39: 2Nd Hard Drive Or Cd-Rom Drive Installation

    Figure 3-10: Install the riser card 3.4.2 2nd hard drive or CD-ROM drive installation Two connectors are located on the riser card above the PPC-S123's I/O output connectors. The 40-pin connector is for an external set of master and slave hard disks/CD-ROM. Connect the single end of the appropriate cable to the PPC-S123, and connect the two remaining ends to your hard disk(s)/CD-ROM.
  • Page 40: Adapter Cable Installation

    COM4 port Figure 3-11: Install the adapter 2. Likewise, connect the two COM-port adapters which also come with the accessory box with the RJ-45 ports on the panel PC (Figure 3-11), then external devices can be connected. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Jumper Settings And Connectors

    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. •...
  • Page 42: Jumpers And Connectors

    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-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 43: Jumpers And Switch

    4.1.2 Jumpers and switch The motherboard of the PPC-S123 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 4-1: Jumpers and their functions...
  • Page 44: Locating Jumpers And Switch

    4.1.3 Locating jumpers and switch JP5: COM3/COM4 PIN 9 output type setting JP6: Watchdog timer action JP3: COM2 type select JP4: COM2 type select JP2: COM2 type select JP7: CMOS clear Figure 4-1: Jumpers on the PPC-S123 motherboard PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 45: Connectors

    4.1.4 Connectors Onboard connectors link the PPC-S123 to external devices such as external hard disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors. Table 4-2: Connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard Label Function...
  • Page 46: Locating Connectors

    J1: AT power connector J5: Front panel display control connector DIMM2: for 144P SO-DIMM (3.3V SDRAM) J2: TV connector CN3: 2.5" IDE connector J4: Speaker connector (Secondary/Master) J6: Touch screen control connector Figure 4-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 47: Cmos Clear For External Rtc (Jp7)

    4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the jumper back to “Normal operation” before turning on the power supply. Table 4-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP7) *Normal operation Clear CMOS * default setting...
  • Page 48 COM3 and COM4 are another set. Their selectable function is the same as the COM1/COM2 set. Table 4-6: Serial port default settings Port Address Range Interrupt COM1 2F8 ~ 2FF IRQ3 COM2 3F8 ~ 3FF IRQ4 COM3 3E8 ~ 3EF IRQ10 COM4 2E8 ~ 2EF IRQ5 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 49: Com3 / Com4 Pin 9 Output Type Setting (Jp5)

    4.3.2 COM3 / COM4 pin 9 output type setting (JP5) Table 4-7: COM3/COM4 pin 9 setting (JP5) *Normal operation +5 V output +12 V output * default setting Note: Pins 1, 3 and 5 are for COM3. Pins 2, 4 and 6 are for COM4. 4.4 VGA Interface The panel PC's AGP VGA interface can drive conventional CRT displays.
  • Page 50: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    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 JP6 as shown below: Table 4-8: Watchdog activity selection (JP6) *System reset IRQ11 * default setting PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Pci Bus Ethernet Interface

    PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet Driver for Windows 98 for Windows NT for Windows 2000/ME • Further Information...
  • Page 52: Introduction

    5.2 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-S123, 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.
  • Page 53: Installation For Windows 98

    5.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel," "System." b. Click "Device Manager" and "Other Devices." c. Remove "PCI Ethernet Controller." 2 a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel," and "Network" icons. b. Click the "Add" button. Chapter 5 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 54 3 Select "Adapter" and then click the "Add" button. 4. Press the "Have Disk" button. 5. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\LAN\WIN98.” b. Click the “OK” button. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 55 6. a. Choose the highlighted “Realteck RTL8139[A/B/C/ 8130]PCI Fast Ethernet NIC.” b. Press the “OK” button. 7. a. Press the “Add...” button to select suitable services or protocol. b. Press the “OK” button to fnish network configuration. 8. Press the “Yes” button to restart your computer. Chapter 5 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 56: Installation For Windows Nt

    5.2.2 Installation for Windows NT 1. a. Select “Start,” “Settings,” “Control,” and then double click the “Network” icon. b. Choose the “Adapters” label. c. Click the “Add” button. 2. Press “Have Disk.” PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 57 3. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\LAN\WINNT4” b. Press the “OK” button. 4. a. Choose the hightlighted “RTL8139[A/B/C/8130] PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.” b. Click the “OK” button. 5. Choose a stuitable RTL8139 Duplex mode for your application. Chapter 5 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 58: Installation For Windows 2000/Me

    Ethernet hardware and install the Ethernet driver from the drivers database from Windows 2000 or Windows ME when the system reboots. Users are not required to install the Ethernet driver themselves. 5.3 Further Information Realtek website: www.realtek.com.tw Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Agp Svga Setup

    AGP SVGA Setup • Introduction • Installation of SVGA Driver for Windows 98 for Windows NT for Windows 2000 for Windows ME • Further Information...
  • Page 60: Introduction

    6.1.1 Chipset The PPC-S123 uses a Lynx EM4 SMI710 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.
  • Page 61: Installation For Windows 98

    6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 1. a. Select "Start" and "Run" b. Type the path "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win98&ME\Setup.exe c. Click "OK" 2. a. Click "Next" 3. Click "Finish" to reboot the system Chapter 6 AGP SVGA Setup...
  • Page 62: Installation For Windows Nt

    Note: Service Pack X (X=3, 4, 5, 6, ..) must be installed first before you install the Windows NT VGA driver. 1. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click the "Display" icon. 2. a. Choose the "Settings" label. b. Press the "Display Type" button. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 63 3. a. Press the "Change..." button. 4. a. Click the "Have Disk..." button. 5. a. Type the path: D\PPC-S123\VGA\NT40 b. Press the "OK" button. Chapter 6 AGP SVGA Setup...
  • Page 64 6. a. Select the highlighted item. b. Click the "OK" button. 7. a. Press the "Yes" button to proceed. . 8. a. Press "OK" reboot. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 65: Installation For Windows 2000

    6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 1. a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Type the path: "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win2000\Setup.exe c. Click "OK" 2. Click "Next" 3. a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system Chapter 6 AGP SVGA Setup...
  • Page 66: Installation For Windows Me

    6.2.4 Installation for Windows ME 1. a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Type the path: "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win98&ME\Setup.exe c. Click "OK" 2. Click "Next" 3. a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 67: Further Information

    6.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP/SVGA installation in your PPC-S123, 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 Chapter 6 AGP SVGA Setup...
  • Page 68 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 69: Chapter 7 Audio

    Audio • Introduction • Installation of Audio Driver for Windows 98 for Windows NT for Windows 2000 for Windows ME...
  • Page 70: Introduction

    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-S123, 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.
  • Page 71: Installation For Windows 98

    7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 1. a. Select “Start” and “Run” b. Enter the driver path “D:\PPC-S123\Audio\Win9x(only)\Setup.exe” 2. Click “Next” to continue the installation 3. a. Select “Upgrade Drivers” b. Click “Next” Chapter 7 Audio...
  • Page 72 4. Click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart your computer. 5. a. After installation, select “Start,” “Settings,” “Control Panel,” “System” b. Click the “Device Manager” tab to see the result of your installation. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 73: Installation For Windows Nt

    7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT 1. a. Select “Start,” “Setting” and “Control Panel” b. Double click the “Multimedia” icon. 2. a. Select the “Devices” item. b. Click the “Add...” button. Chapter 7 Audio...
  • Page 74 3. a. Choose the “Unlisted or Updated Driver” item. b. Click the “OK” button. 4. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\audio\NT40\” b. Click the “OK” button. 5. a. Select the highlighted item. b. Press the “OK” button. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 75: Installation For Windows 2000/Me

    6. Press the “Restart Now” button to reboot your computer. 7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME After installing Windows 2000/ME, the system can automatically detect the audio hardware and install the driver from the driver database in Windows 2000 or Windows ME when the system reboots. It is not necessary to install the audio driver manually.
  • Page 76 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 77: Chapter 8 Award Bios Setup

    Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.
  • Page 78: Award Bios Setup

    8.1 Award BIOS Setup The PPC-S123 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.
  • Page 79: Standard Cmos Setup

    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. At power-on RAM testing, the message "Press DEL to enter Setup"...
  • Page 80: Hard Disk Configurations

    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-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 81: Bios Features Setup

    8.4 BIOS Features Setup Figure 8-3: 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.
  • Page 82 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 D, A, SCSI PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 83 CDROM, C, A C, CDROM, A 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. Boot Up Floppy Seek When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy disk drive tests by issuing seek commands.
  • Page 84 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-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 85: Chipset Features Setup

    8.5 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 8-4: Chipset features setup screen EDO CASX# MA Wait State Sets the EDO CASX# MA wait state. The options are: 1 (Default), 2.
  • Page 86 ISA devices. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Spread Spectrum When disabled, the syatem operates normally. When enabled, the spread spectrum will be set to 0.5% (CNTR). The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 87: Power Management Setup

    8.6 Power Management Setup Figure 8-5: Power management setup screen Power Management When enabled, allows you to use Power Management features. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PM Control by APM The option "No" allows the BIOS to ignore the APM (Advanced Power Management) specification.
  • Page 88 Selecting "1 Min.. 15 Min" allows you to define the HDD idle time before the HDD enters Power Saving Mode. The options "1 Min.. 15 Min" and "When Suspend" will not work concurrently. When the HDD is in Power Saving Mode, any access to PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 89: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    the HDD will wake it up. The options are: Disabled (Default), 1 Min., 15 Min. 8.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen PNP OS Installed Select Yes if the installed system supports the PnP function. Select No if the installed system does not support the PnP function.
  • Page 90: Load Bios Defaults

    Assign IRQ for USB Assigns an IRQ for the USB. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. 8.8 Load BIOS Defaults The BIOS defaults screen contains the most appropriate values of the Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 91: Load Setup Defaults

    8.9 Load Setup Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features. The system will automatically detect these defaults. 8.10 Integrated Peripherals Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen IDE HDD Block Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD).
  • Page 92 Onboard Serial Ports 3 & 4 If the serial ports use the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your serial port parameters. The options for Port 3 are: 3E8/IRQ10 (Default), 2E8/IRQ5, Disabled. The options for Port 4 are: 2E8/IRQ5 (Default), Disabled, 3E8/IRQ10. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 93: Password Setting

    Onboard Parallel Port If the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your parallel port paramaters. When you select "Disabled", the next two setup items will disappear. The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode You can choose different data transfer modes for your system.
  • Page 94: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS. You may also key in your own parameters instead of setting them according to the system BIOS. After keying in all settings, press "Esc" to return to the main menu. For confirmation, enter the Standard CMOS Setup feature. PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 95: Save And Exit Setup

    8.13 Save and Exit Setup Figure 8-10: Save and exit setup screen After you have made changes in the BIOS setup, press "Esc" to return to the main menu. Move the cursor to "Save and Exit Setup", or press "F10" and then press "Y", to change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change anything, press "Esc"...
  • Page 96 PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 97: Chapter 9 Touchscreen

    Touchscreen • Introduction • Installation of Touchscreen Drivers for Windows 98/ME for Windows NT for Windows 2000...
  • Page 98: Introduction

    9.1 Introduction 9.1.1 General information The PPC-S123's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced second-generation 8-wire resistive, impact-resistant technology. It allows 75% light transmission. The resistive model has an antiglare surface. This model provides greatly enhanced visual resolution. It also has new improved scratch-resistant features.
  • Page 99: Installation Of Touchscreen Drivers

    9.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers The touchscreen driver for Windows contains a native, 32-bit driver and a 32-bit control panel program for the PPC-S123 system. To facilitate installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the instructions in this section carefully before you attempt installation.
  • Page 100: Installation For Windows 98/Me

    9.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME 1. a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Type the path D:\PPC-S123\Touchscreen\Driver\Windows95- 98-ME\Disk1\Setup.exe c. Click "Ok" 2. Click "Next" PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 101 3. Click "Yes" to accept the agreement 4. Click "Next' 5. Choose the directory, then click "Next" Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
  • Page 102 6. Click "Next" 7. Click "Next" PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 103 8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. Then follow the instruction to reboot the computer. Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
  • Page 104: Installation For Windows Nt

    9.2.2 Installation for Windows NT 1. a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Type the path D:\PPC-S123\Touchscreen\Driver \WindowsNT\Setup.exe c. Click "Ok" 2. Click "Next" PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 105 3. Click "Yes" to accept the agreement 4. Click "Next' Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
  • Page 106 5. Choose the directory, then click "Next" 6. Click "Next" PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 107 7. Click "Finish" 8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
  • Page 108 9. Click "Detect" to find the COM4 port as the touchscreen interface 10. Click "Yes" to reboot the system PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 109: Installation For Windows 2000

    9.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 1. a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Type the path D:\PPC-S123\Touchscreen\Driver \Windows2000\PenMountWin2000\Setup.exe c. Click "Ok" 2. Click "Next" Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
  • Page 110 3. Click "Next" to accept agreement 4. Click "Install" to start the installation PPC-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 111 5. Click "Finish" 6. After proceeding with the above procedures and rebooting the system, click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel", select "Add New Hardware", then follow the instructions to complete the driver installation. Chapter 9 Touchscreen...
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  • Page 113: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-S123 is equipped with a watchdog 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.
  • Page 114 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-S123 User's Manual...
  • Page 115 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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  • Page 117: Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures

    Full Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 118: Figure B-1: Disconnect The Ide Connector

    1. Detach the CPU heatsink and HDD carrier as described in Chapter 3. Then disconnect the HDD cable by pulling the connector from the CPU board as shown in Figure B-1. Connector Figure B-1: Disconnect the IDE connector PPC-S123 User’s Manual...
  • Page 119: Figure B-2: Remove The Fuse

    2. Use the pliers to remove the fuse. Fuse Figure B-2: Remove the fuse 3. Unscrew the four screws located at the corner, and the three screws located on the button of the panel PC to separate the front and rear panel.
  • Page 120: Figure B-4: Separate The Front And Rear Panel

    CPU board respectively. Figure B-4: Separate the front and rear panel 5. Unscrew the four screws located at the corner of the LCD to remove the LCD and inverter. Inverter Figure B-5: Remove the inverter and LCD PPC-S123 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121: Touchscreen Control Board

    6. Unscrew the necessary screws on the CPU board, power board, and touchscreen control board respectively to detach them. Power Touchscreen board control board board Figure B-6: Remove the CPU board, power board and touchscreen control board Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures...
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  • Page 123: Appendix C I/O Pin Assignments

    I/O Pin Assignments...
  • Page 124: Keyboard Connector (Cn8-1)

    C.1 Keyboard connector (CN8-1) Table C-1: Keyboard connector Signal KB_DT +5 V KB_CK C.2 Mouse connector (CN8-2) Table C-2: Mouse connector Signal MS_DT +5 V MS_CK C.3 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN1) Table C-3: COM1 RS-232 serial port Signal PPC-S123 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125: Com3 Rs-232 Serial Port (Cn4)

    C.4 COM3 RS-232 serial port (CN4) Table C-4: COM3 RS-232 serial port Signal C.5 COM4 RS-232 serial port (CN5) Table C-5: COM4 RS-232 serial port Signal Appendix C I/O Pin Assignments...
  • Page 126: Com2 (Cn2)

    C.6 COM2 (CN2) Table C-6: COM2 Signal RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ PPC-S123 User’s Manual...
  • Page 127: Parallel Port Connector (Cn3)

    C.7 Parallel port connector (CN3) Table C-7: Parallel port connector Signal STROBE* ACK* BUSY SLCT AUTOFD* ERR* INIT* SLCTINI* * active low Appendix C I/O Pin Assignments...
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