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.
Packing List Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials have been received: • PPC-123 series panel PC • User's manual • Accessories for PPC-123 - Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard - Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type (other types are available on...
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FCC Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
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Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech websites at www.advantech.com or www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
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.
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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.
Contents Chapter 1 General Information Introduction ............. 2 How to Use This Manual .......... 4 Specifications ............6 General ..................6 Standard PC functions ............. 6 Flat panel interface ..............7 Audio function ................7 PCI bus Ethernet interface ............8 PCMCIA interface ..............
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PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard ........31 PCI/ISA Bus Expansion ......... 31 Parallel Port ............33 Serial COM Ports..........33 VGA Port .............. 34 3.10 Game Port ............34 3.11 USB Ports ............34 3.12 Audio Interface ............35 3.13 Ethernet ..............35 3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness ...
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11.2.4 Intallation for Windows 2000 ........116 11.2.5 Installation for Windows ME ........119 11.3 Installation of Driver for Capacitive Touchscreen .. 121 11.3.1 Installation for Windows 95/98/NT ......122 Appendix A LCD Specifications and Selection Settings PPC-123 LCD Specifications ......126...
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Appendix B Programming the Watchdog Timer Programming the Watchdog Timer ...... 128 Appendix C Full Disassembly Procedures Full Disassembly Procedures ......132 Appendix D Pin Assignments AT Power Connector (J1) ........140 TV Output Connector (J2) (*Reserved) ....140 Inverter Power Connector (J4) ......141 Internal Speaker Connector (J6) ......
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Figures Figure 1-1: The panel PC in perspective ..........3 Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-123 manual ........5 Figure 1-3: Dimensions of the PPC-123 ..........10 Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ..........12 Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC ........... 13 Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ..........
General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-123 panel PC. • Introduction • How to Use This Manual • Specifications • Dimensions...
16-bit stereo audio controller. With built-in CD-ROM drive, floppy drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, the PPC-123 is as compact and user-friendly as a notebook computer. Unlike notebook computers however, the PPC-123 is more durable and versatile in all applications. The panel PC can be placed on a desktop to replace the traditional desktop computer.
Chapter 10 explains the PCMCIA setup. Chapter 11 explains how to configure and use the optional touchscreen. Appendix A details the LCD specifications used in the PPC-123. Appendix B explains how to program the watchdog timer. Appendix C includes various exploded diagrams of the PPC-123.
PC into your system, you can refer to Appendices A through E for information such as pin assignments and how to fully disassemble the panel PC. A suggested guide for reading this manual is shown below: Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-123 manual Chapter 1 General Information...
IDE devices. Each channel supports PIO modes 0 ~ 4, DMA mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra DMA 33 simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated for the CD-ROM drive. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM boot-up. PPC-123 User's Manual...
•Floppy disk drive: Supports up to two FDDs (720 KB / 1.44 MB). 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: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM1, 3, and 4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2).
RS-232 interface Controller (uses COM4) (uses COM4) Power Consumption +5 V @ 200 mA +5 V @ 100 mA Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Software Driver Windows NT4.0 Duriability (touches in 30 million 20 million a lifetime) PPC-123 User's Manual...
Note: The PCMCIA driver of Windows 95 which includes a PCMCIA interface is available on the "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM of your PPC-123 package. Environment • Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F) • Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing) •...
System Setup • A Quick Tour of the Panel PC • Preparing for First-time Usage • Running the Setup Program • Installing the System Software • Installing the Drivers...
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC PPC-123 User's Manual...
When you look at the left side of the panel PC, you will see the floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Compact CD-ROM drive FDD eject button CD-ROM drive activity light FDD slot CD-ROM eject button PCMCIA socket FDD activity light...
Microphone-in jack Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC Figure 2-4 shows the I/O section and power switch of the panel PC. Main power switch AC inlet Figure 2-4: Tilted rear view of the panel PC PPC-123 User's Manual...
2.2 Preparing For First-time Use Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least the following items ready: • Power cord (in the accessory box) • Y-shaped connector (in the accessory box) • keyboard •...
(+ / G / -). Now plug the pins separately into the holes of the male insulator. Pin 1 should go into the positive DC power input ( + ), pin 2 connects to the PPC-123 User's Manual...
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frame ground ( G ), and pin 3 should be plugged into the negative DC power input ( - ). STEP 3 : Mount the front part of the male insulator onto the bottom tray. STEP 4: Use the metal plate and the two screws to secure the cables to the bottom tray.
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STEP 5 Attach the upper cap to the bottom tray and secure it with the screws. STEP 6 Now that you have completed the assembly of the male insulator, plug it into the female insulator. PPC-123 User's Manual...
2.3.3 Connecting the keyboard and mouse 1. Connect the Y-shaped adapter to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on the I/O section of the panel PC. (See Fig. 2-6.) 2. Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard to the Y-shaped adapter. (See Fig.
(POST). If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the setup program. If you want to change the setup of BIOS, refer to Chapter 9 for more detailed information. PPC-123 User's Manual...
2.5 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.
Utilities" CD-ROM is: Audio (drivers) Document (manuals) Elotouch (drivers) LAN (Ethernet drivers) Microtouch (drivers) Utility VGA (drivers) Cardbus (drivers) The utility directory includes multimedia programs. Refer to the README.TXT file inside the VGA folders for more detailed informa- tion. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual. Note: The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-123 panel PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's website or contact our application engineers for the latest information regarding drivers and utlities.
Using the Panel PC • Floppy Drive • CD-ROM Drive • PCMCIA Sockets • PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard • Audio Interface • PCI/ISA Bus Expansion • Parallel Port • Serial COM Ports • VGA Port • Game Port • USB Ports •...
To eject a diskette, first ensure that the drive activity light is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When the diskette pops out of the drive, remove it and store it properly. Floppy disk drive Floppy disk Figure 3-1: Inserting and ejecting a floppy diskette PPC-123 User's Manual...
3.3 CD-ROM Drive To insert a CD-ROM disc, press the eject button of the CD-ROM drive. The yellow activity light will flash and the front panel will come out a short distance. Using your fingertips, hold the top and bottom of the front panel and pull it outward to the very end.
Then press the appropriate eject button on the socket. When the card pops out of the socket, remove it and store it properly. PCMCIA socket PCMCIA card Eject button Figure 3-3: Inserting and ejecting a PCMCIA card PPC-123 User's Manual...
Serial CD-ROM player monitor mouse Headphones Microphone Joystick Figure 3-5: Using the I/O interface (lower level ports and COM ports) PPC-123 User's Manual...
3.5 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard If you wish to use a full-size desktop keyboard and PS/2 mouse with your panel PC, follow these instructions: 1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off. 2. Connect the Y-shaped adapter to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on the rear bottom side of the rear cover.
3.7 Parallel Port The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other devices. To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices: 1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off. 2.
4-pin USB ports located on the rear side of the system unit. 1. Connect the external device to the system. (See Fig. 3-4.) 2. The USB ports support hot plug-in connection. You should install the device driver before you use the device. PPC-123 User's Manual...
5. Run the Ethernet driver to connect up to the network. 3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness The contrast control knob does not function because the PPC-123 includes the TFT LCD display. Only panel PCs with DSTN LCD displays have this function.
CD-ROM disc inside the accessory box. The touchscreen manual can also be found on this disc. Read Chapter 11 of this manual carefully before you install the driver. PPC-123 User's Manual...
Hardware Installation and Upgrading • Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading • Disassembling the Panel PC • Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Installing the SDRAM Memory Module • Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and CD-ROM Drive...
3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the CPU cover. 4. Remove the floppy drive, HDD, and CD-ROM cables; then remove the side panel. 5. Unscrew the ten screws of the shielding case, and remove it. PPC-123 User's Manual...
Plastic rear cover CPU fan and cover PCI/ISA expansion PCB Side panel Figure 4-1: Disassembling the plastic rear cover of the panel PC Chapter 4 Hardware Installation and Upgrading...
Plug the other end of the cable into the IDE hard drive, with Pin 1 on the cable corresponding to Pin 1 on the hard drive. 2.5" HDD Metal plate Lugs Figure 4-2: Installing the primary 2.5" HDD PPC-123 User's Manual...
4.4 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) The panel PC's central processing unit (CPU) can be upgraded to improve system performance. The panel PC provides one 370-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket (Socket 370). The CPU must come with an attached heat sink and CPU fan to prevent overheating. Warning! The CPU may be damaged if operated without a heat sink and a fan.
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15. Connect the CPU fan power cable to the 3-pin connector (FAN1). 16. Put back the CPU cover, and secure the four screws on it. Note: To remove the CPU, follow steps 1 through 7 above. You should then be able to freely lift out the CPU chip. PPC-123 User's Manual...
3. Insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of 90 degrees. 4. Push the two eject levers toward the vertical posts at each end of the socket until the module is upright. SDRAM Socket Figure 4-4: Installing SDRAM PPC-123 User's Manual...
4.6 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Slim CD-ROM Drive Installation of a floppy disk drive and slim CD-ROM drive is similar to that for a hard disk drive. The metal plate for holding the FDD and the CD-ROM support bracket are on the left side of the shielding case. The 26-pin and 40-pin yellow FPC cables are for connecting the FDD and CD-ROM respectively.
PC, as far as they will go. 11. Secure the two screws ("A") of the metal plate to the shielding case. 3.5" floppy drive Metal plate Figure 4-5: Installing the FDD and slim CD-ROM drive PPC-123 User's Manual...
Jumper Settings and Con- nectors This chapter tells how to set up the panel PC hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedures.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. PPC-123 User's Manual...
5.1.2 Jumpers and switch The motherboard of the panel PC has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your applications. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s jumpers. Table 5-1: Jumpers and their functions Label Function Internal -12 V source selection setting...
5.1.4 Connectors Onboard connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors. Table 5-2: Panel PC connectors Label Function AT power connector Inverter power connector Internal speaker connector (Reserved) Front panel control connector (Reserved)
5.2 CPU Installation You can install an Intel Celeron™ or Pentium® III CPU without setting any frequency ratio or voltage. 5.3 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP8) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the jumper back to “Normal operation”...
The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1, 2, 3, and 4 are fixed. However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters later you can do this in the system BIOS setup. The table overleaf shows the default settings for the panel PC’s serial ports. PPC-123 User's Manual...
COM1 and COM2 are one set. You can exchange the address range and interrupt IRQ of COM1 for the address range and interrupt IRQ of COM2. After exchanging, COM1's address range is 2F8 ~ 2FF and its request IRQ is IRQ3: and COM2's address range is 3F8 ~ 3FF and its interrupt IRQ is IRQ4.
(JP1) The panel PC provides an internal -12 V source in an extension slot available for various extension card applications. Table 5-9: Internal -12 V setting (JP1) On-board -12 V Support External -12 V Input *default setting PPC-123 User's Manual...
SW3 is a 8-pin dip switch for selecting panel type and display mode. A 800 x 600 TFT LCD is used in the PPC-123, so the switch is preset according to the table below. The switch is already defaulted for the PPC-123's LCD, so it should not be modified.
When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set via jumper JP7 as shown below: Table 5-11: Watchdog activity selection (JP7) *System reset IRQ11 * default setting PPC-123 User's Manual...
PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet Driver - for Windows 95 - for Windows 98 - for Windows NT - for Wiindows 2000/ME • Further Information...
6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-123, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with instructions for Windows.
6.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System". b. Click the "Device Manager" and "Other Devices" items. c. Remove the "PCI Ethernet Controller" item. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and "Network" icons. Click the "Add" button. Select "Adapter", and then click the "Add"...
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Choose the highlighted "Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/ 8130)PCI Fast Ethernet". Press the "OK" button. Press the "Add..." button to select suitable services or protocol. Press the "OK" button to finish network configuration. Press the "Yes" button to start your computer. PPC-123 User's Manual...
6.2.2 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...
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Click "Next" a. Select "Network Adaptors" b. Click "Next" Choose "Have Disk" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\LAN\WIN98" b. Click "OK" PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" Select "Yes" to reboot system Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and then double click the "Network" icon. b. Choose the "Adapters" label. c. Click the "Add" button. a. Press "Have Disk...". Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\LAN\ WINNT. Press the "OK" button. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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. 6.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000/ME After finishing the Windows 2000/ME installation, the system will automatically detect the Ethernet hardware and install the Ethernet driver from the drivers database from Windows 2000 or Windows ME when the system reboots.
AGP SVGA Setup • Introduction • Installation of SVGA Driver - for Windows 95/98 - for Windows NT - for Windows 2000 - for Windows ME • Further Information...
16 M colors. 7.1.3 Display types CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PPC-123 can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode.
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-123. Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen.
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95/98 a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\VGA(3DM)\ Win9x\Setup.exe Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" to reboot the system PPC-123 User's Manual...
7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\ VGA(3DM)\WinNT\ 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. Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup...
7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\VGA(3DM)\ Win2000\Setup.exe Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" to reboot the system PPC-123 User's Manual...
7.2.4 Installation for Windows ME a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ 123&153\VGA(3DM)\ WinME\Setup.exe Click "OK" a. Click "Next" Click "Finish" to reboot the system Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup...
7.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP SVGA installation in your PPC-123, 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-123 User's Manual...
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures detailed below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-123, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Just follow the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and successfully complete the installation, even though you are not familiar with instructions for Windows.
8.2.1 Installation for Windows 95/98 a. Select "Start", "RUN". Enter the driver path: "D:\ PPC123&153\ Audio\win9x(only)\ Setup.exe" a. Click "Next" to continue the installation. a. Select "Upgrade Drivers". Click "Next". a. When installation is completed, click "Finish" to restart your computer.
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After installation, select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "System". Click the "Device Manager" tab to see the result of your installation. PPC-123 User's Manual...
8.2.2 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". Double Click the "Multimedia" icon. a. Select the "Devices", item. Click the "Add..." button. a. Choose the "Unlisted or Updated Driven" item. b. Click the "OK" buttom. a. Type the path "D:\ ppc123&153\audio\ nt40\ b.
After finishing the Windows 2000 or Windows ME installation, the system can automatically detect the audio hardwre 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. PPC-123 User's Manual...
9.1 Award BIOS Setup The PPC-123 comes with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM setup for your system. This chip serves as an interface between the processor and the rest of the mainboard's components. This chapter explains the information contained in the setup program and tells you how to modify the settings according to your system configuration.
A setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM that allows the configuration settings to be changed. This program is executed when the user changes the system configuration; when the user changes the system backup battery; or when the system detects a configuration error and asks the user to run the setup program.
LBA mode, select "LBA" or "Large". However, if your hard disk supporting cylinder is more than 1024 MB and does not support the LBA function, you have to select "Large". If your hard disk supporting cylinder is below 1024 MB, select "Normal". PPC-123 User's Manual...
9.4 BIOS Features Setup Figure 9-3: BIOS features setup screen Moving around the BIOS Features and Chipset Features setup programs works the same way as moving around the Standard CMOS setup program. (Refer to the next section for Chipset Features setup.) The BIOS Features setup program is shown above.
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Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the selected disk drive. The options are: C, A, SCSI (Default) LS/ZIP, C C (only) SCSI, C, A SCSI, A, C F, A, SCSI E, A, SCSI D, A, SCSI CDROM, C, A C, CDROM, A PPC-123 User's Manual...
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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.
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BIOS ROM codes are shadowed. To use this option correctly, you need to know the memory address range used by the BIOS ROM of each add-on card. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PPC-123 User's Manual...
9.5 Chipset Features Setup Note: It is strongly recommended that setup items in this section NOT be changed, because advanced knowledge is required to effect such changes. Figure 9-4: Chipset features setup screen EDO CASX# MA Wait State Sets the EDO CASX# MA wait state. The options are: 1 (Default), 2.
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15 ~ 16 MB address area. When disabled, the memory hole at the 15 MB address will be treated as a DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the 15 ~ 16 MB address. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. PPC-123 User's Manual...
Delayed Transaction When disabled, the syatem operates normally. When enabled, the system can support lower-speed 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.
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This feature allows you to select the IRQ# to meet your modem's IRQ#. The options are: 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA. Doze Mode The system will not enter Doze mode, because this option is designat- ed as "Disabled". PPC-123 User's Manual...
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Standby Mode The system will not enter Standby mode, because this option is designated as "Disabled". Suspend Mode The system will not enter Suspend mode, because this option is designated as "Disabled". HDD POWER Down Selecting "Disabled" will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor. Selecting "1 Min..
The manual options assigned to IRQ-/DMA- are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP. Reset Configuration Data When enabled, this feature allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data and then reset the data with the default BIOS configuration data. PPC-123 User's Manual...
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Used MEM base addr Choose and use the MEM base address. The options are: N/A (Default), C800 ~ DC00. Assign IRQ for USB Assigns an IRQ for the USB. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled. 9.8 Load BIOS Defaults Figure 9-7: Load BIOS defaults screen The BIOS defaults screen contains the most appropriate values of the...
PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the task by themselves. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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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.
If "Setup" is selected under the Security Option field and User Password is enabled, you will be prompted only when you reboot the system. PPC-123 User's Manual...
9.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection Figure 9-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically configures your new hard disk. Use it for quick configuration of new hard disk drives. This feature allows you to set the parameters of up to four IDE HDDs.
9.14 Exit Without Saving If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS modifications: Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? PPC-123 User's Manual...
10.1 Introduction The PPC-123 is equipped with a high performance PCMCIA interface which complies with the 1995 PCMCIA card standard by using the RICOH Cardbus controller. The panel PC supports two PCMCIA card/cardbus slots. Two sockets support both a 16-bit PCMCIA card and a 32-bit Cardbus simultaneously, with hot insertion and removal.
10.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. In "Start", "Run", type the path: D:\ PPC123&153\ Cardbus\win95osr2\ Setup.exe a. Click "Next". a. Click "Yes". a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system. Chapter 10 PCMCIA...
Touchscreen • Introduction • Installation of Driver for Resistive Touchscreen - for Windows 95 - for Windows 98 - for Windows NT - for Windows 2000 - for Windows ME • Installation of Driver for Capacitive Touchscreen - for Windows 95/98/NT...
11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 General information The PPC-123's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced second-generation 5-wire resistive or impact-resistant capacitive technology. They allow 75% and 85% light transmission respective- ly and have an antiglare surface. All models provide greatly enhanced visual resolution. They also have new improved scratch-resistant features.
The touchscreen driver for Windows 95/98 contains a native, 32-bit driver and a 32-bit control panel program for the PPC-123 system. To facilitate installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation.
"Run". c. Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\Win95\ Setup.exe". a. Click "Yes". a. Select the "Smart serial Controller on COM4" item. b. Press the "OK" buttom. a. Click the "Yes" buttom to restart your computer. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Touch targets to calibrate the touchscreen controller. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
"Run". c. Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\Win98\ Setup.exe". a. Click "Yes". a. Select the "Smart serial Controller on COM4" item. b. Press the "OK" buttom. a. Click the "Yes" buttom to restart your computer. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Touch targets to calibrate the touchscreen controller. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
11.2.3 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Run". Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\WINNT\ Setup.exe" a. Press the "Next" button. a. Set the directory path. a. Choose a suitable item. PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Chose COM4. b. Press "OK". a. Click "OK" to reboot the System. a. Calibrate the touchscreen. Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
11.2.4 Intallation for Windows 2000 a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path "D:\ PPC123&153\ Elotouch\Win2k\ Setup.exe" Click "OK" a. Press "Next" a. Click "Yes" a. Select "Yes" to accept agreement PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Choose "COM4" Then click "Next" a. Press "Finish" Click "Yes" to reboot the system a. Calibrate the touch screen Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
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11.2.5 Installation for Windows ME a. Select "Start", "Run" Type the path"D:\ 123&153\Elotouch\ WInME\Setup.exe" c. Click "OK" a. Click "Next" a. Click "Yes" to accept the agreement. a. Press "Next" Chapter 11 Touchscreen...
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Choose "COM4" b. Press "Next" a. Calibrate the touch screen a. Click "Finish" to complete the installation PPC-123 User's Manual...
11.3 Installation of Driver for Capacitive Touchscreen To facilitate installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. 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.
Type in: D:\ PPC123&153\ Microtouch\Tware54\ Setup.exe a. Follow the installation instructions, and click on "Next". a. If you accept the terms of the License Agreement, click on "Yes". a. Select the Serial [Default] controller. Click on "Next". PPC-123 User's Manual...
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a. Select the "Express Install..." item. b. Click on "Next". a. Select the "Yes, ..." item to reboot the system and finish the touchscreen driver installation. a. Click on "Calibrate" to calibrate the touchscreen. b. Touch the "target point" for a moment, until the next "Touch enable"...
The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a few defective pixels which do not always illuminate. With current technology, it is impossible to complete- ly eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working to improve this technology. PPC-123 User's Manual...
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-123 is equipped with a watch- dog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 443 (hex). PPC-123 User's Manual...
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The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer in BASIC: Watchdog timer example program OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the watchdog GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1, OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2, OUT &H443, data REM...
C.1 Full Disassembly Procedures If you want to completely disassemble the panel PC, follow the step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advantech 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.
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You can now remove both the bracket and the cover from the I/O ports. 6. Detach the flat cables of the speaker, LCD inverter, touchscreen and LCD from the motherboard. You can remove the mother- board from the LCD holding plate. PPC-123 User’s Manual...
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10. Detach the touchscreen by removing it from the the LCD. The rubber pad around the touchscreen and glass can also be detached. 11. The speakers are located on the two sides of the front cover. PPC-123 User’s Manual...
Table D-1: AT power connector (J1) Signal PS_NO # +5 VSB +12 V -12 V -5 V +5 V +5 V +5 V D.2 TV Output Connector (J2) (*Reserved) Table D-2: TV output connector (J2) Signal CVBS PPC-123 User’s Manual...
D.5 Front Panel Control Connector (J8) (*Reserved) Table D-5: Front panel control connector (J8) (*Reserved) Signal HDD LED Reset SW Power SW D.6 IR Connector (J9) Table D-6: IR connector (J9) (Reserved) Signal IR_IN IR_OUT PPC-123 User’s Manual...
Table D-10: Floppy drive connector (CN10) Signal Signal (+5 V) STEP INDEX (+5 V) WRITE DATA DRIVE SELECT (+5 V) WRITE ENABLE DISK CHANGE TRACK 0 WRITE PROTECT MOTOR ON READ DATA DIRECTION DENSITY SELECT SIDE 1 SELECT PPC-123 User’s Manual...
D.11 EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (CN16) Table D-11: EIDE hard disk drive connector (CN16) Pin 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...
D.13 CPU Fan Power Connector (FAN1) Table D-13: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) Signal +12 V FAN_DET D.14 System Fan Power Connector (FAN2) Table D-14: Fan power connector (FAN2) Signal +12 V FAN_DET Appendix D Pin Assignments...
E.1 Introduction The PPC-123 can be placed as is on a shelf or table, mounted into a panel, or mounted on a customized swingarm or desktop stand. E.2 Panel Mounting E.2.1 Introduction Panel mounting can help system integrators conveniently integrate the panel PC into their system.
E.2.2 Installation procedure To mount the PPC-123 into a panel: 1. There are six plastic caps located along the four sides of the panel PC. Pry them off with a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Insert the fixation wedges into the holes and tighten them with the screws provided.
E.3 Desktop Stand Mounting The PPC-123 has a customized stand suitable for desktops and other horizontal locations. A unique spring inside the stand enables the panel PC’s vertical tilt to be adjusted about 30 degrees. The stand is available from Advantech Co.
E.4 Swingarm Stand Mounting The PPC-123 can be mounted on a unique swingarm. This versatile accessory is easy to install and operate, and can be rotated through a wide range of angles. Its dimensions are shown in Figure E-4 below, and it is available from Advantech Co., Ltd.
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