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  • Page 1 PPC-S153 UltraSlim™ Pentium® III processor-based 15” panel PC User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright notice This document is copyrighted 2003, 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-S153 series panel PC • User's manual • Accessories for PPC-S153 - Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard - Printer port adapter cable - CPU push cover - CPU push screw driver - Warranty card...
  • 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 Introduction ............. 2 General Specifications ..........3 LCD Specifications ..........7 Dimensions ............8 CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP......9 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ........ 10 Installation Procedures .......... 13 Running the BIOS Setup Program ......15 Installing System Software........
  • Page 9 CPU Installation ............ 36 CMOS Clear for External RTC (J7) ......36 COM-port Interface ..........36 4.4.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J4) ....... 37 4.4.2 COM1 / COM2 pin 9 output type setting (J8) ....38 PS/2 port output settings (J5) ........ 38 VGA Interface ............
  • Page 10 7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........... 61 7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 ........62 7.2.4 Installation for Windows ME .......... 63 Further Information ..........64 CHAPTER 8 AUDIO ........65 Introduction ............66 Installation of Audio Driver ........66 8.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 ..........67 8.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ...........
  • Page 11 10.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers ......95 10.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME ..... 96 10.3 Further Information ..........99 APPENDIX A PROGRAMMING THE WATCHDOG TIMER ......101 Programming the Watchdog Timer ...... 102 APPENDIX B FULL DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ........105 APPENDIX C PIN ASSIGNMENTS ....
  • Page 12 Figure Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S153 ..........8 Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ..........10 Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC ........... 11 Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ..........12 Figure 2-4: Rear and bottom view of the panel PC ......
  • Page 13 Figure B-2: Remove the screws on rear cover ........107 Figure B-3: Seperate the front panel ..........107 Figure B-4: Flip the front panel ............108 Figure B-5: Remove the inverter and touchscreen ......108 Figure B-6: Remove the rear cover ............ 109 Figure B-7: Remove the LCD ............

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-S153 panel PC. • Introduction • General Specifications • LCD Secifications • Dimensions...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction The PPC-S153 panel PC is an UltraSlim™ Pentium® III processor-based computer that is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI) and as a multimedia computer. It is a PC-based system with 15" color TFT LCD display, on-board PCI Ethernet controller, multi-COM port interfaces and a 18-bit stereo audio control- ler.

  • Page 17: General Specifications

    1.2 General Specifications General • Dimensions (W x H x D): 375 x 299 x 49 mm (14.76" x 11.77" x 1.93") • Weight: 4.9 kg (10.78 lb) • Power supply: 70 watts, ATX type Input voltage: 16Vdc~25Vdc Output voltage: +5 V @ 12 A, +24 V @ 0.3 A •...

  • Page 18: Flat Panel Interface

    One built-in FDD included inside FDD housing • Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel mode. BIOS configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or disabled • Serial ports: Two serial ports with three RS-232 ports, one RS-232/ 422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with 16C550 UARTs, +5 V power supply selectable •...

  • Page 19: Pci Bus Ethernet Interface

    • Audio Codec: 18-bit full duplex AC97 2.1-compatible stereo audio codec • Stereo sound: 100% DOS GAME compatible (Sound Blaster or Sound Blaster Pro) • Audio interface: Microphone-in, Line-in, Line-out PCI bus Ethernet interface • Chipset: Realtek RTL 8139 PCI local bus Ethernet controller •...

  • Page 20: Optional Modules

    screen will share PS/2 port. Once the touchscreen is installed, the PS/2 mouse cannot be used. Optional modules ® • CPU: Intel Pentium® III and Celeron™ up to 1 GHz • Memory: 32/64/128/256/512 MB SDRAM • HDD: 2.5" HDD • Operating System: MS-DOS, Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME •...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Dimensions

    1.4 Dimensions Unit: mm Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S153 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 23: 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 24: A Quick Tour Of The Panel Pc

    2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in the figures below. When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as shown in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-2: Left Side View Of The Panel Pc

    When you look at the left side of the panel PC, you will see the floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Compact CD-ROM drive CD-ROM eject button CD-ROM drive activity light FDD eject button FDD Slot FDD activity light Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will...

  • Page 26: Figure 2-3: Rear View Of The Panel Pc

    CPU and heat sink cover HDD bracket Product label Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC Figure 2-4 shows the I/O section and power inlet of the panel PC. Parallel port USB ports Ethernet jack Mic-in jack Serial port DC inlet Line-in jack Video in (reserved)

  • Page 27: Installation Procedures

    2.2 Installation Procedures 2.2.1 Connecting the power cord The panel PC can only be powered by a DC electrical outlet (16Vdc~25Vdc, 3.5A max.). Be sure to always handle the power cords by holding the plug ends only. Please follow the figure 2-5 to connect the male plug of the power cord to the DC inlet of the panel PC.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-6: Power Switch In Lock Status

    Power switch (lock status) Figure 2-6: Power switch in lock status Power switch (open status) Figure 2-7: Power switch in open status PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Installing System Software

    2.4 Installing System Software Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup programs which load automatically and guide you through hard disk preparation and operating system installation. The guidelines below will help you determine the steps necessary to install your operating system on the panel PC hard drive.

  • Page 31: Installing The Drivers

    Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-S153 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. Chapter 2 System Setup...
  • Page 32 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 33: 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 • Mini PCI Card Installation • Adapter Cables Installation...

  • Page 34: Overview Of Hardware Installation And Upgrading

    3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading The panel PC consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a plastic front and rear panel. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be easily completed after removing both panels. Meanwhile your HDD, SDRAM, CPU are all readily accessible by removing the CPU and heatsink cover and HDD bracket.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-1: Install The Hdd On The Hdd Bracket

    4. Put the HDD bracket with HDD back to original position, then screw the four screws to fix it. Figure 3-1: Install the HDD on the HDD bracket Figure 3-2: Connect HDD to the HDD cable Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation...

  • Page 36: Installing The Central Processing Unit (Cpu) And Sdram Memory Module

    3.3 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and SDRAM Memory Module The panel PC's central processing unit (CPU) can be upgaded to improve system performnace. The panel PC provides one 370-pin socket (Socket 370). The CPU must come with an attached heat sink and CPU fan to prevent overheating.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Figure 3-5: Insert Screw Driver Into The Hole

    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.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-7: Cpu Installation

    Figure 3-7 : CPU installation...

  • Page 40: Figure 3-8: Fan Cooling With Heatsink Assembly Installation

    Figure 3-8: Fan cooling with heatsink assembly installation 6. In order to make heat disspation much better, apply an even thickness of the silicone heat sink paste on the top of the CPU, the heat sink with thermal pad is then placed on the top of the CPU (Figure 3-8).

  • Page 41: 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 horizontal 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 42: Mini Pci Card Installation

    10. Finally, put the heatsink with the fan back and tighten the four screws as shown in Figure 3-10, then put back and fix the plastic cover. Figure 3-10: Installing the heat sink 3.4 Mini PCI card installation The panel PC supports one Type III mini PCI bus expansion system card.

  • Page 43: Adapter Cable Installation

    Figure 3-11: Install the mini PCI card 3.5 Adapter cable installation Due to the PPC's compact design, the panel PC's edge for I/O ports is limited to accommodate fully intregrated I/O ports. So we designed a simplified connector for the printer port. Please follow the instructions below to use this port: Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation...

  • Page 44: Figure 3-12: Install The Adapter

    1. A printer port adapter cable is included with the accessory box. Connect this cable with 26-pin MDR printer port on the panel PC (Figure 3-12), then you can connect a standard printer with the panel printer port Figure 3-12: Install the adapter PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Jumpers And Connectors

    4.1 Jumpers and Connectors 4.1.1 Setting jumpers You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your applica- tion by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 47: Jumpers And Switch

    4.1.2 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 4-1: Jumpers and their functions Label Function Wake on LAN (Reserved)

  • Page 48: Table 4-2: Panel Pc Connectors

    4.1.4 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 4-2: Panel PC connectors Label Function Inverter power connector VGA connector TV-Output (Reserved) Video In (Reserved)

  • Page 49: Locating Connectors

    4.1.5 Locating connectors CN6: Video-in connector CN5: TV-out connector CN4: VGA connector FAN1: CPU fan connector FP1/FP2: Flat panel display connectors CN23: Panel control connector CN14: CD-ROM drive connector CN13: IDE hard drive FAN2: Power fan connector connector CN21: Touchscreen connec- CN3: Inverter power connector CN8: Internal speaker...

  • Page 50: Cpu Installation

    4.2 CPU Installation You can install an Intel® Pentium® III or Celeron™ CPU without setting any frequency ratio or voltage. 4.3 CMOS Clear for External RTC (J7) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the jumper back to “Normal operation”...

  • Page 51: Com2 Rs-232/422/485 Setting (J4)

    4.4.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J4) COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode. This is done via J4 settings. Table 4-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J4) *RS-232 * default setting Table 4-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J4) *RS-422 Table 4-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J4) *RS-485 The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1 and 2 are fixed.

  • Page 52: Com1 / Com2 Pin 9 Output Type Setting (J8)

    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.

  • Page 53: Vga Interface

    defaulted for the system prior to shipment of the panel PC, so it not necessary to modify the jumper settings. Table 4-9: PS/2 port output setting (J5) Mouse port enable Touchscreen enable 4.6 VGA Interface The panel PC's AGP VGA interface can drive conventional CRT displays.

  • Page 54: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    PPC-S153's LCD, so it should not be modified. If you require modifica- tion for a special purpose, we recommend that you consult your distributor or our sales repreentative for detailed information. Table 4-10: Panel type select (SW2) Panel type Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4...

  • Page 55: Lan Controller Power Type Select

    4.8 LAN controller power type select 4.8.1 Network boot The network boot geature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS. 4.8.2 LAN controller power type select (J2) Table 4-12: LAN controller power type select (J2) Normal*...
  • Page 56 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 Via Chipset

    VIA Chipset This chapter provides information on VIA chipset configuration • Introduction • Installation of VIA 4-in-1 driver for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME • Further information...

  • Page 58: Introduction

    5.1 Introduction The PPC-S153 uses the combination of VT82C694X north bridge and VT82C686B super south bridge from VIA technologies, Inc., which is a high integration, high performance, cost-effective and energy efficient chipset for the implementation of AGP/PCI/ISA multifunctional computer systems from 66 MHz, 100 MHz and 133 MHz based on 64- bit Socket 370 processors, meanwhile, it also provides superior performance between the CPU, DRAM, AGP bus, and PCI bus with pipelined, burst and concurrent operation.
  • Page 59 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. Note 1: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this chapter. Note 2: <Enter>...

  • Page 60: Installation For Windows 98/Nt/2000/Me

    5.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME a. Select "Start", "Run" b. Enter the driver path: "D:\PPC-S153\chipset\ 4in1430v\setup.exe" Press "OK’ a. Press "Next" to continue the installation Press "Yes" to accept the agreement. Choose all, then click "Next" PPC-153 User's Manual...
  • Page 61 Click "Next" Choose if you want to enable the DMA mode or ignore, then press "Next" Press "Next" Click "Next" Click "Finish" to reboot the system E n d Chapter 5 Jumper Settings and Connectors...

  • Page 62: Further Information

    5.3 Further Information VIA website: www.via.com.tw Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw PPC-153 User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 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 64: Introduction

    6.1 Introduction The PPC-S153 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be configured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the utility disk.

  • Page 65: Installation For Windows 98

    6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System" b. Click "Device Manager" and highlight "PCI Ethernet Controller" c. Select "Properties" a. Choose "Driver" folder Click "Update Driver" Follow the instructions b. Click "Next" Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
  • Page 66 a. Click "Next" a. Select "Network Adaptors" b. Click "Next" C h o o s e " H a v e D i s k " Type the path "D:\ 1 2 3 & 1 5 3 \ L A N \ W I N 9 8 " "D:\PPC-S153\LAN\WIN98"...
  • Page 67 a. Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" Select "Yes" to reboot system E n d Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...

  • Page 68: Installation For Windows Nt

    6.2.2 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\ "D:\PPC-S153\LAN\WINNT4" W I N N T Press the "OK"...
  • Page 69 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. Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...

  • Page 70: 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. 6.3 Further Information Realtek website: www.realtek.com.tw Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7 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 72: Introduction

    7.1 Introduction The PPC-S153 has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: 7.1.1 Chipset The PPC-S153 uses a Lynx 3DM4 SMI 721 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 73: Installation Of Svga Driver

    7.2 Installation of SVGA Driver 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-S153. Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only.

  • Page 74: Installation For Windows 98

    7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 1 2 3 & 1 5 3 \ V G A ( 3 D M ) \ D:\PPC-S153\VGA \Win9x\setup.exe W i n 9 x \ S e t u p . e x e Click "OK"...

  • Page 75: Installation For Windows Nt

    7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\ PPC-S153\ VGA(3DM)\WinNT\ VGA\WINNT\SETUP.EXE Setup.exe Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" to reboot the system Note: Service Pack X (X=3, 4, 5, 6...) must be installed first before you install the Windows NT VGA driver.

  • Page 76: Installation For Windows 2000

    7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 1 2 3 & 1 5 3 \ V G A ( 3 D M ) \ D:\PPC-S153\VGA\ W i n 2 0 0 0 \ S e t u p . e x e Win2000\Setup.exe Click "OK"...

  • Page 77: Installation For Windows Me

    7.2.4 Installation for Windows ME a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 1 2 3 & 1 5 3 \ V G A ( 3 D M ) \ D:\PPC-S153\VGA\ W i n M E \ S e t u p . e x e WINME\Setup.exe Click "OK"...

  • Page 78: Further Information

    7.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP/SVGA installation in your PPC-S153, 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-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 8 Audio

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

  • Page 80: Introduction

    8.1 Introduction The PPC-S153's onboard audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the VT82C686B super south bridge audio controller from VIA Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer control.

  • Page 81: Installation For Windows 98

    8.2.1 Installation for Windows 98 Click "Start" and select "Settings". Click "Control Panel" and double-click "Add New Hardware" In the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window, click "Next" In the following "Add New Hardare Wizard" window, click "Next" for Windows to search for Plug and Play devices In the following...
  • Page 82 In the following "Add New Hardware Wizard" window, select "No, I want to select..." and click "Next" In the following "Add New Hardware Wizard" window, select "Sound, video and game controllers" and click "Next" In the following "Add New Hardare Wizard" window, click "Have Disk..."...
  • Page 83 In the select Device Window, select "VIA PCI Audio Controller (WDM)" and click "OK" In the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window, click "Next" In the "Add New Hardware" window, click "Finish". Then reboot the system Chapter 8 Audio...

  • Page 84: Installation For Windows Nt

    8.2.2 Installation for Windows NT Click "Start" and select "Settings". Click "Control Panel" and double-click "Multimedia" In the "Multimedia Properties" window, select the "Devices" tab. Then select the "Audio Devices" item and click "Add..." In the "Add" window, select the "Unlisted..." item and click "OK"...
  • Page 85 In the "Add Unlisted or Updated Driver" window, select the "VIA PCI Audio Controller" idtem. then click "OK" In the System Setting Change, click "Restart Now" Chapter 8 Audio...

  • Page 86: Installation For Windows 2000

    8.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 When installing OS Windows 2000, the system can automatically detect the Audio hardwire, then follow the instruction to install the driver. Click "Yes" a. Type the path D:\ppc-s153\Audio\ Audio_v2.3.1\ WIN98_ME_2000_V2.31\ W I N 2 0 0 0 b.

  • Page 87: Installation For Windows Me

    8.2.4 Installation for Windows ME Select "Start", Settings", "Control Panel","System" a. Click "Device Manager" and highlight "PCI Multimedia Audio Device" b. Select "Properties" a. Choose "Driver" folder b. Click "Update Driver" Click "Next" Chapter 8 Audio...
  • Page 88 a. Click "Specify a location" b. Type the path D:\ppc- s153\Audio\Audio_v2.31\ WIN98_ME_2000_V2.31 \WinME Click "Next" Click "Finish" to complete the installation PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 89: Chapter 9 Award Bios Setup

    Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 90: Award Bios Setup

    This is because the BIOS is revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt, check Advantech's website for the latest BIOS versions and related information. 9.2 CMOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 91: Standard Cmos Setup

    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.

  • Page 92: Bios Features Setup

    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.
  • Page 93 CPU Internal Cache When enabled, it improves system performance. Disable this item when testing or troubleshooting. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. External Cache When enabled, supports an external cache SRAM. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Allows the CPU L2 cache to enable the memory parity check.
  • Page 94 D, A, SCSI 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 95: Chipset Features Setup

    Security Option Allows you to set the security level of the system. The options are: Setup (Default), System. PS/2 Mouse Function Control When enabled, the PS/2 mouse is activated. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. 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.
  • Page 96 System BIOS Cacheable When enabled, allows the ROM area FOOOH-FFFFH to be cacheable when the cache controller is activated. The recommended setting is "Disabled", especially for high speed CPUs (200 MHz and above). Video BIOS Cacheable When enabled, allows the system to use the video BIOS codes from SRAMs, instead of the slower DRAMs or ROMs.

  • Page 97: Power Management Setup

    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. 9.6 Power Management Setup Figure 9-5: Power management setup screen Power Management When enabled, allows you to use Power Management features. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.
  • Page 98 set the system into power saving mode after all tasks are done. The options are: Yes (Default), No. Video Off Option This feature provides the selections for the video display power saving mode. The option "Susp, Stby → Off" allows the video display to go blank if the system enters Suspend or Standby mode.

  • Page 99: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    9.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup Figure 9-6: 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. The options are: No (Default), Yes. Resources Controlled By If set at "Auto", the BIOS automatically arranges all system resources for you.

  • Page 100: Integrated Peripherals

    configuration data. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. 9.8 Integrated peripherals Figure 9-7: Load BIOS defaults screen DE 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). The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.
  • Page 101 Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 through 4, which differ primarily in timing. When "Auto" is selected, the BIOS will choose the best available mode. The options are: Auto, (Default), Disabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA DMA means Direct Memory Access. Ultra DMA is faster than DMA. DMA is a method of transferring data to or from memory at a fast rate, without involving the CPU.

  • Page 102: Pc Health Status

    9.9 PC Health Status Figure 9-8: PC Health Status The PC health status is shown above which can automatically detect and display the CPU and system temperature, fan speed and Vcore of the CPU PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 103: Frequency/Voltage Control

    9.10 Frequency/Voltage Control Figure 9-9: Frequency/Voltage Control 9.11 Load Optimized Defaults Figure 9-10: Load Optimized Defaults Chapter 9 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 104: Password Setting

    The BIOS defaults screen contains the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 9.12 Password Setting To enable the password setting, select the item from the Standard CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your password up to eight characters and press "Enter".

  • Page 105: Save And Exit Setup

    9.13 Save and Exit Setup Figure 9-11: 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 106 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 107: Chapter 10 Touchscreen

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

  • Page 108: Introduction

    10.1 Introduction 10.1.1 General information The PPC-S153'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. The touchscreen is manufactured from UL-recognized components.

  • Page 109: Installation Of Touchscreen Drivers

    to the following chemicals when exposed for a period of one hour at a temperature of 21° C (71° F): - Acetone - Methylene chloride - Methyl ethyl ketone - Isopropyl alcohol - Hexane - Ammonia-based glass cleaners - Turpentine - Mineral spirits - Foods and beverages 10.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers...

  • Page 110: Installation For Windows 98/Nt/2000/Me

    10.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME a. Select "Start", "Run" b.Enter the driver path: D:\ppc-s153\ touchscreen\setup.exe" c. Press "OK" Press "Next" to continue the installation Press "Accept" to accept the agreement Enter the folder name, then click "Next" PPC-S153 User's Manual...
  • Page 111 Choose the directory, then click "Next" Choose "Place icons in system tray" or not, then press "Next" Enter the number of device, then press "Next" Define the devices entered, then press "Next" Chapter 10 Touchscreen...
  • Page 112 Choose the "Dynapro, SC4, PS/2", then press "Next" Press "Next" to start installing the driver Press "Finish" to exit the installation procedure Press "Yes" to reboot the system PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 113: Further Information

    10.3 Further Information Dynapro website: www.dynapro.com www.3m.com/us/electronics_mfg/touch_systems Advantech websites: www.advantech.com/www.advantech.com.tw Chapter 10 Touchscreen...
  • Page 114 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 115: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-S153 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 116: Programming The Watchdog Timer

    A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer To program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which writes I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a time interval value. The value range is from 01 (hex) to 3E (hex), and the related time interval is from 1 sec.
  • Page 117 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...
  • Page 118 PPC-S153 User's Manual...

  • Page 119: Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures

    Full Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 120: Figure B-1: Remove The Two Long Screws

    If you want to completely disassemble the panel PC, follow the step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advan- tech Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility whatsoever for any problems or damage caused by the user disassembly of the panel PC. Make sure the power cord of the panel PC is unplugged before you start disas- sembly.

  • Page 121: Figure B-2: Remove The Screws On Rear Cover

    2. Unscrew all the screws in the rear cover. Before this step, please remove the hard drive. Figure B-2: Remove the screws on rear cover 3. Turn the panel PC over with care, then slightly life up the front panel, but please do not detach it completely Figure B-3: Seperate the front panel Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 122: Figure B-4: Flip The Front Panel

    4. Flip the front panel with your right hand to the right site. Now the touchscreen cable still connects with the CPU board. Figure B-4: Flip the front panel 5. Remove the inverter by unscrewing three screws, then disconnect the touch screen cable from the Panel PC. Figure B-5: Remove the inverter and touchscreen PPC-S153 User’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Figure B-6: Remove The Rear Cover

    6. After removing the front panel, you can separate the rear cover from the system easily by removing the CPU board and the LCD module. Figure B-6: Remove the rear cover 7. Detach the LCD by unscrewing the four screws located on each corner.
  • Page 124 8. Turn the CPU board and LCD bracket over carefully. Detach the cables of the LCD, inverter and touch screen from the CPU board. You can remove the CPU board from the LCD bracket. Figure B-8: Remove the CPU board Notes: 1.

  • Page 125: Appendix C Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments • Inverter Power Connector (CN3) • Internal Speaker Connector (CN8) • IR Connector (CN24) • Flat Panel Display Connector (FP1) • Flat Panel Display Connector (FP2) • Floppy Drive Connector (CN10) • EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (CN13) •...

  • Page 126: Inverter Power Connector (Cn3)

    C.1 Inverter Power Connector (CN3) Table C-1: Inverter power connector (CN3) Signal +12 V ENABKL Brightness Adj. +5 V C.2 Internal Speaker Connector (CN8) Table C-2: Internal speaker connector (CN8) Signal Speaker out_R - Speaker out_R + Speaker out_L + Speaker out_L - PPC-S153 User’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn10)

    C.3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN10) Table C-3: 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 Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 128: Eide Hard Disk Drive Connector (Cn13)

    C.4 EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (CN13) Table C-4: EIDE hard disk drive connector (CN13) Signal Signal IDE RESET # DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4 DATA 11 DATA 3 DATA 12 DATA 2 DATA 13 DATA 1...

  • Page 129: Cd-Rom Connector (Cn14)

    C.5 CD-ROM Connector (CN14) Table C-5: CD-ROM connector (CN14) Signal Signal Audio_L Audio_R IDE RESET # DATA8 DATA7 DATA9 DATA6 DATA10 DATA5 DATA11 DATA4 DATA12 DATA3 DATA13 DATA2 DATA14 DATA1 DATA15 DATA0 HDD DREQ IO READ IO WRITE HD READY HD ACK 0 # IRQ 15 ADDR1...

  • Page 130: Touch Screen Sensor Connector (Cn21)

    C.6 Touch Screen Sensor Connector (CN21) Table C-6: Touch Screen Sensor Connector (CN21) Signal PPC-S153 User’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Ir Connector (Cn24)

    C.7 IR Connector (CN24) Table C-7: IR connector (CN24) Signal IR_IN IR_OUT Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 132: Cpu Fan Power Connector (Fan1)

    C.8 CPU Fan Power Connector (FAN1) Table C-8: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) Signal +5 V FAN_DET C.9 System Fan Power Connector (FAN2) Table C-9: Fan power connector (FAN2) Signal +5 V FAN_DET PPC-S153 User’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Flat Panel Display Connector (Fp1)

    C.10 Flat Panel Display Connector (FP1) Table C-10: Flat panel display connector (FP1) Signal Signal VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE3 VDDSAFE3 Vcon SHFCLK M/DE ENABKL ENAVEE Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 134: Flat Panel Display Connector (Fp2)

    C.11 Flat Panel Display Connector (FP2) Table C-11: Flat panel display connector (FP2) Signal Signal VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE5 VDDSAFE3 VDDSAFE3 Vcon SHFCLK M/DE ENABKL ENAVEE PPC-S153 User’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Com1

    C.12 COM1 Table C-12: COM1 Signal Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 136: Com2

    C.13 COM2 Table C-13: COM2 Signal RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ C.14 VGA connector (CN4) 16 14 10 8 6 4 2 Table C-14: VGA connector (CN4) Signal Signal VGA G VGA H GREEN VGA G VGA G VGA V BLUE VGA G DDCSCL...

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