486-based panel pc with 10.4" lcd display (91 pages)
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User Manual PPC-157T Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor- Based Panel PC with 15” Color TFT LCD Display...
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This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
70 dB (A). This product is only applicable in areas below 2,000 m. 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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Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec- tronic components. PPC-157T User Manual...
System Setup ........5 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ..............6 Figure 2.1 Front Panel of PPC-157T ........... 6 Figure 2.2 Side View of the Panel PC ......... 6 Figure 2.3 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel........ 7 Figure 2.4 Rear View of the Panel PC......... 7 Preparing for First-time Use ..............
Introduction Advantech PPC-157T is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor based Panel PC with a bright 15" LCD display. The powerful Core 2 Duo CPU and Intel 945GME chipsets bring the most dynamic applications to life without sacrifices to any industrial reliability. The...
Chapter System Setup This chapter gives system setup information for the PPC-157T. Sections include: A Quick Tour Installation Procedures Running the BIOS Setup Installing System software...
When placed upright on the desktop, the front panel of the panel PC appears as shown in Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 Front Panel of PPC-157T When viewed from the left side of the panel PC, the optical device drive, USB ports are visible, as shown in Figure 2.2.
VESA standard, both 100 x 100 mm and 75 x 75 mm mounting size. Recommended VESA Mount Screw : M4 x 8 – 12 (mm) Figure 2.4 Rear View of the Panel PC Caution! Use recommended mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury. PPC-157T User Manual...
CMOS RAM and compares them to the equip- ment check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If a problem occurs, an error message will be displayed on screen, and the computer prompts the user to run the setup program. PPC-157T User Manual...
These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual. Note! The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-157T 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 util- ities.
Chapter Using the Panel PC This chapter explains onboard devices and peripheral I/O ports available on the PPC-157T. Sections include: CD-ROM Drive PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard PCI or PCIe Bus Expansion Serial COM Ports VGA Port ...
To install a full-size desktop PS/2 keyboard and mouse with the panel PC, follow these instructions: Be sure the panel PC is turned off. Attach the keyboard to the purple colored 5-pin PS/2 port. Attach the PS/2 mouse to the green colored port. Turn on the panel PC. PPC-157T User Manual...
Remove the metal plate by unscrewing the attaching screw. Insert the PCI or PCIe into the PCIe slot of the riser card. (See Figure 3.2) Run the setup program within the OS to configure the system. Figure 3.2 PCI & PCIe Bus Expansion PPC-157T User Manual...
The panel PC simultaneously supports an external CRT monitor in addition to the built-in LCD display. Be sure the panel PC is turned off. Connect the external monitor to the system. (See Figure 3.3.) Turn on the panel PC and the external monitor. PPC-157T User Manual...
Touchscreen (Optional) The touchscreen is connected to the internal USB port. Its function is similar to that of a mouse. There are 3 kinds of touchscreens that support the PPC-157T: Resistive, capacitive and SAW type. It is necessary to install the touchscreen driver before it will function. The touch- screen drivers for various operating systems are stored on the CD-ROM disc inside the accessory box.
Chapter Hardware Installation This chapter gives instructions for installing hardware devices on the PPC-157T. Sections include: Jumpers and Connectors Disassembling the Panel PC Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installing the DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module...
The following are standard procedures for disassembling the panel PC before upgrading the system. All procedures are illustrated in Figure 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. Unfasten the screws securing the rear plastic cover and remove it. Figure 4.1 Unfastening the Rear Cover PPC-157T User Manual...
Before removing the rear cover, disconnect the system fan connector. Figure 4.2 Disconnecting the Fan Connector Figure 4.3 The PPC without the Rear Cover PPC-157T User Manual...
Remove the two screws on side cover first. (See Figure 4.4) Figure 4.4 The PPC Side Cover Remove the four screws on the metal plate on both sides of the HDD. (See Fig- ure 4.5) Figure 4.5 The PPC HDD PPC-157T User Manual...
Connect SATA cable from main board. Figure 4.6 Plugging in the SATA Cable Figure 4.7 Placing the Heatsink and FAN on CPU, then Fastening PPC-157T User Manual...
Only experienced electronics personnel should open the panel Follow these instructions to install a CPU: Place the CPU carefully into the socket, taking care to align it properly. Figure 4.8 Placing the CPU in the Socket PPC-157T User Manual...
Figure 4.9 Tightening the Screws on the CPU Place the heatsink and fan on top of the CPU, and fasten them with the reten- tion bracket. Figure 4.10 Placing the Heatsink and Fan on the CPU, then Fastening PPC-157T User Manual...
Installing the DDR2 SDRAM Memory Module The panel PC system provides two 200-pin SODIMM sockets and it is possible to install from 512 MB to 4 GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory. Figure 4.11 Placing the Memory Module in the SODIMM Socket PPC-157T User Manual...
Installing the Optical Device Drive Remove all the screws on the rear cover. Figure 4.12 Rear Cover Photo Loosen the screws on the CD-ROM module. Figure 4.13 Rear Cover Photo with ODD Bracket PPC-157T User Manual...
Loosen the screws on the IO shielding. Figure 4.14 I/O Shielding Remove the SATA cable from CD-ROM. Figure 4.15 SATA CD-ROM Cable PPC-157T User Manual...
Chapter Jumpers and Connectors This chapter gives information on setting jumpers and using the connectors on the PPC-157T motherboard. Sections include: Setting Jumpers Jumpers and Connectors loca- tions Connectors...
Jumpers and Connectors This chapter supplies more detailed information about the internal jumper settings and an outline of the I/O ports available on the PPC-157T. 5.1.1 Setting Jumpers The Panel PC can be configured to match the needs of each application by setting the jumpers.
It also has LED indicator lamps that display the system operation status. The table below lists the function of each jumper and LED. The motherboard of the PPC-157T has a number of jumpers that allow you to config- ure your system to suit your applications.
Line IN connector CN41 Clear CMOS connector ( Reserved) Note: S1, which is near CN25 can execute clear CMOS function. CN42 COM3 RI Function Selection connector CN43 COM4 RI Function Selection connector CN44 COM2 RI Function Selection connector PPC-157T User Manual...
Table 5.9: CN12 (ATX Power Input Connector) Signal Signal +V3.3 +V3.3 +V3.3 -V12 PS_ON# +V5SB +V12 Table 5.10: CN13 (USB Port 4/5) Signal Signal +V5_USB +V5_USB DAT- DAT- DAT+ DAT+ Table 5.11: CN15 (SPI Reflash Connector) Signal Signal +V3.3 MISO# MOSI PPC-157T User Manual...
Table 5.29: CN42 (COM3 RI Function Selection Connector) Signal COM3_RI COM3_RI_Selection COM3_RI_Selection +V12 Table 5.30: CN43 (COM4 RI Function Selection Connector) Signal COM4_RI COM4_RI_Selection COM4_RI_Selection +V12 Table 5.31: CN44 (COM2 RI Function Selection Connector) Signal COM2_RI COM2_RI_Selection COM2_RI_Selection +V12 PPC-157T User Manual...
Table 5.36: CN43 (COM4 RI Function Selection Connector) (1-2) Ring Function (default) (3-4) Ring output 5 V (4-5) Ring output 12 V Table 5.37: CN44 (COM2 RI Function Selection Connector) (1-2) Ring Function (default) (3-4) Ring output 5 V (4-5) Ring output 12 V PPC-157T User Manual...
Chapter Driver Installation This chapter gives information on installing drivers for the PPC- 157T. Sections include: Driver Installation Updating Drivers...
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. It is necessary to know which operating system is installed on the PPC-157T. Then refer to the corre- sponding installation flow chart. Follow the steps described in the flow chart to com- plete the installation quickly.
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Appendix PCI Card and PCIe Size Limits This chapter details the size limits for PCI and PCIe cards that may be installed on the Panel PC moth- erboard.