Fanless all-in-one panel pc with 1.6 ghz intel atom processor tft lcd, wireless lan, bluetooth, touch screen, rs-232/422/485 and ip 64 protection (170 pages)
Afl-9652 series all in one flat panel pc woth intel core 2 duo/celeron m, touch screen, 802.11 a/b/g/n wi-fi, bluetooth, two rj-45 gbe, ip 64 protection and iamt support (199 pages)
Fanless all-in-one panel pc with 1.6 ghz intel atom processor tft lcd, wireless lan, bluetooth, touch screen, rs-232/422/485 and ip 64 protection (170 pages)
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC with Touch Screen Intel® CPU Gigabit Ethernet, USB, Audio, RS-232/422/485, SATA RoHS Compliant, IP 64 Protection User Manual Page i Rev. 2.20 – 22 February, 2012...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 22 February, 2012 2.20 Updated for R22 version (Bluetooth function optional) Updated Appendix C: One Key Recovery 25 July, 2011 2.10 Updated for R21 version (change wireless module) 17 June, 2011 1.05 Added battery disposal warning message in Appendix A Added One Key Recovery as Appendix C 31 August, 2010 1.04...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
VERVIEW 1.6 S ......................5 PECIFICATIONS 1.7 D ....................... 7 IMENSIONS 1.7.1 AFL-W15A-GM45 Dimensions ................7 1.7.2 AFL-17D-GM45 Dimensions................8 1.7.3 AFL-W19A-GM45 Dimensions ................9 1.7.4 AFL-W19B-GM45 Dimensions ................ 10 2 INSTALLATION ......................11 2.1 U PC.................... 12 NPACK THE ANEL 2.2 P...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 2.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection ................25 2.8 P ....................26 OWER ONNECTION 2.9 D ..................... 26 RIVER NSTALLATION 3 BIOS ..........................28 3.1 I ......................29 NTRODUCTION 3.1.1 Starting Setup....................29 3.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 29 3.1.3 Getting Help..................... 30 3.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ................72 3.8 E ......................... 73 4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................75 4.1 S ..............76 YSTEM AINTENANCE NTRODUCTION 4.2 M ................76 OTHERBOARD EPLACEMENT 4.3 C ..................... 76 OVER EMOVAL 4.4 M ................77 EMORY ODULE EPLACEMENT...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.5.4 Manual ......................118 C.6 R LAN ........119 ESTORE YSTEMS FROM A INUX ERVER THROUGH C.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings..............120 C.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings ................121 C.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings ..........122 C.6.4 Start the DHCP, TFTP and HTTP ..............123 C.6.5 Create Shared Directory................
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................31 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................32 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................33 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................34 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............35 BIOS Menu 6: Hardware Health Configuration ................40 BIOS Menu 7: AHCI Configuration....................43 BIOS Menu 8: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu................44 BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration................45...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 The Afolux panel PCs are all-in-one panel PCs with all the elements of a desktop computer contained in a single, slim package, no bigger than a thick monitor. The Afolux panel PCs can be mounted on a desktop monitor stand and save a huge amount of desktop space by including all the computer components behind the screen.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 1.2 Model Variations The AFL-17D-GM45 and AFL-W19B-GM45 also support a built-in slim-type SATA optical disk drive. 1.3 Features Some of the standard features of the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 flat panel PC include: Fully self-contained, only power from the external power supply required...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 1-2: Front Panel 1.4.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting. Refer to F igure 1-3. Figure 1-3: Rear Panel Page 4...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 1.4.3 Bottom Panel The bottom panel has the following slots, buttons and switches ( F igure 1-4): 2 x Gigabit LAN 1 x Line output (audio) 1 x OSD keypad 1 x Power switch 1 x Power input (12 V) 1 x Reset button 1 x RS-232 1 x RS-232/422/485...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC WARNING: When installing the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45, make sure to: Turn the power off: Chance of electrocution. Turn off the monitor and unplug it from the power supply. Only let certified engineers change the hardware settings: Incorrect settings can cause irreparable damage to the product. Install the monitor with assistance: The product is very heavy and may be damaged by drops and bumps.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC WARNING! Only remove the protective plastic cover stuck to the front screen after installation. The plastic layer protects the monitor surface during installation process. Carefully cut the tape sealing the box. Only cut deep enough to break the tape. Step 1: Open the outside box.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Quantity Item Image Touch screen pen Utility CD Table 2-1: Packing List If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately. 2.3 Hard Drive Installation This section outlines installation hard drive AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2-1: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws Slide the cover down, then lift to remove. Step 3: Remove the four HDD bracket retention screws ( F igure 2-2) and lift the HDD Step 4: brackets out of the panel PC. Figure 2-2: HDD Bracket Retention Screws Page 15...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Attach the HDD brackets to the HDD. The brackets are different for each side. Step 5: Make sure the side with the hard drive screw hole further from the end goes at the SATA connector end as shown in F igure 2-3.
Step 9: F igure 2–4 above. 2.4 CompactFlash® Installation The installation for the AFL-17D-GM45 is shown in this section. The CompactFlash® card installation for the AFL-W19A-GM45 and AFL-W19B-GM45 is shown in the hard drive installation section above. Undo the CompactFlash® slot screw.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2–6: CompactFlash® Install Slide the cover back on, then fasten the screw.S t e p 0 : Step 4: 2.5 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge that is used to close an electrical circuit. 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.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC T able 2-2 Jumper Settings: The pin-9 signal can be selected as 12 V, 5 V or Ring. Description 12 V Table 2-2: COM1 Pin-9 Setup The pinouts for the COM1 connector are shown below. Description Table 2-3: COM1 Pinouts 2.5.2 COM3 Pin-9 Setup Jumper Label: 10-pin header...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Description Table 2-4: COM3 Pin-9 Setup 2.5.3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Setup Jumper Label: J3 and J4 8-pin and 12-pin headers Jumper Type: T able 2-5 and T able 2-6 Jumper Settings: This serial port can be set to use RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 communication methods. Set all the jumpers to the same settings.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC RS-232 Desc. RS-422 Desc. RS-485 Desc. Table 2-7: COM3 Pinouts 2.5.4 COM3 422/485 Setup Jumper Label: 6-pin header Jumper Type: T able 2-5 and T able 2-6 Jumper Settings: Use this jumper to set RS-422 or RS-485 communication methods. Description RS-422 TX- RS-485 D-...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Ceiling mount Mobile mount The installation instructions are included with the stand, arm or mount. 2.7 Bottom Panel Connectors The bottom panel connectors extend the capabilities of the panel PC but are not essential for operation (except power). Figure 2-7: Connectors 2.7.1 LAN Connection The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2-8: LAN Connection Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN Step 3: cable RJ-45 connector into the onboard RJ-45 port. Step 0: 2.7.2 Serial Device Connection serial device connectors connecting serial devices AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2-9: Serial Device Connector Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external Step 3: interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 2.7.3 USB Device Connection To connect USB devices to the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45, please follow the instructions below.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2-10: USB Device Connection Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device Step 3: connector into the onboard connector. Step 0: 2.7.4 VGA Monitor Connection The VGA output can be connected to an external VGA monitor. To connect the VGA monitor to the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45, please follow the instructions below.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 2-11: VGA Connector Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA Step 4: monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 2.8 Power Connection The power cable connects the panel PC to the power supply.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Chipset driver Graphics driver LAN driver Audio driver Touch panel driver Keypad utility driver Wireless LAN card driver Bluetooth driver (optional) NOTE: When installing the Wireless LAN card driver, make sure to select the RT3092 folder which indicates the WLAN card model installed on the system.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 3.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Function F2 /F3 key Change color from total three colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 3-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 3.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.2 Main The Main BIOS menu ( B IOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Configure Advanced CPU Settings Module Version:3F.12 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of the IDE devices installed in the system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit IDE Configuration Options...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported. Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported. S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology protocol is supported. 32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer. Type [Auto] Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified Auto EFAULT channel. Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto] Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multi-sector transfers. BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the Disabled specified channel.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options. BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE Auto EFAULT disk drive support cannot be determined. Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data SWDMA0 transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA5 rate of 99.9 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) S.M.A.R.T [Auto] Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.3 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 6) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The fan adjusts its speed using these settings: Automatic mode Temp. Limit of OFF Temp. Limit of Start Fan Start PWM Slope PWM 1 The fan spins at the speed set in: PWM Manual mode Fan PWM control Temp.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC PWM Maximum Mode: 127 Slope PWM [1 PWM] A bigger value will increase the fan speed in big amounts. A smaller value will increase the speed more gradually. 0 PWM 1 PWM 2 PWM 4 PWM 8 PWM 16 PWM 32 PWM 64 PWM...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC +3.30V +5.00V +12.0V +1.5V +1.8V 3.3.4 AHCI Configuration NOTE: Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a new programming interface for SATA host controllers. AHCI systems do not have master/slave designation for SATA devices, each device is treated as a master, and hardware-assisted native command queuing.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC AHCI Port n [Not Detected] Use the AHCI Port n BIOS option to check what AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) devices are detected to a specified SATA drive connector. If a device is detected, selecting the BIOS option, e.g. “AHCI Port 3” opens a new window. 3.3.4.1 AHCI Port n Use the AHCI Port n configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 8) to configure the drive connected...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC S.M.A.R.T is disabled on the drive connected to SATA Disabled drive connector n on the system 3.3.5 Remote Access Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 9) to configure remote access parameters. The Remote Access Configuration is an AMIBIOS feature and allows a remote host running a terminal program to display and configure the BIOS settings.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Use the VT-UFT8 Combo Key Support option to enable additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard. The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.6 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 10) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit USB Configuration Options ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Use the USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller USB 2.0 controller disabled Disabled USB 2.0 controller enabled Enabled EFAULT USB Function [Enabled] Use the USB Function BIOS option to enable or disable a specified number of USB ports. If only two USB ports are being used, disabling the remaining six USB frees up system resources that can be redirected elsewhere.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Use the USB2.0 Controller Mode option to set the speed of the USB2.0 controller. The controller is capable of operating at 12 Mb/s FullSpeed The controller is capable of operating at 480 Mb/s HiSpeed EFAULT 3.3.6.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC POST waits 30 seconds for the USB mass storage 30 Sec device after the start unit command. POST waits 40 seconds for the USB mass storage 40 Sec device after the start unit command. Device ## The Device## field lists the USB devices that are connected to the system. Emulation Type [Auto] Use the Emulation Type BIOS option to specify the type of emulation BIOS has to provide for the USB device.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.7 Power Configuration The APM Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 12) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On] Go into On/Off, or ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.7.1 ACPI Settings Use the ACPI Settings menu ( B IOS Menu 13) to select the ACPI state when the system is suspended. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit ACPI Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend Mode [S1 (POS)] Select Screen...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.3.8 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 14) to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Selects the serial port base address. No base address Disabled I/O address 2F8 and interrupt address IRQ3 2F8/IRQ3 EFAULT I/O address 3E8 and interrupt address IRQ4 3E8/IRQ4 I/O address 2E8 and interrupt address IRQ3 2E8/IRQ3 Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Selects the mode for the serial port.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Select RS232 or RS422/RS485 [RS/232] Select the communication method for Serial Port 3. Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-232 RS232 EFAULT Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-485 RS485 Serial Port 2 signaling mode is RS-422 RS422 Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Selects the serial port base address.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Available: Specified IRQ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ is available to be use the PCI/PnP devices IRQ3 [Reserved] Reserved: Specified IRQ IRQ4 [Reserved] is reserved for use by IRQ5 [Available] legacy ISA devices...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device. The specified DMA is available to be used by Available EFAULT PCI/PnP devices The specified DMA is reserved for use by Legacy Reserved ISA devices...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.5 Boot Use the Boot menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to configure system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Boot Settings Configure settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ during system boot. > Boot Settings Configuration >...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease Enabled EFAULT the system boot time Boot From LAN Support [Disabled] Use the BOOT From LAN Support option to enable the system to be booted from a remote system.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Bootup Num-Lock [On] Use the Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option to specify if the number lock setting must be modified during boot up. Does not enable the keyboard Number Lock automatically. To use the 10-keys on the keyboard, press the Number Lock key located on the upper left-hand corner of the 10-key pad.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Display System Configuration [Enabled] Use the Display System Configuration option to select whether or not system configuration information is shown on screen after POST. System configuration information is not shown on Disabled screen after POST. System configuration information is shown on Enabled EFAULT screen after POST.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Use the Hit “DEL” Message Display option to specify whether the instruction to hit the delete button to enter BIOS during POST appears or not. No message displayed during POST Disabled Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” message in Enabled EFAULT POST...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu ( B IOS Menu 18) to specify the boot sequence from the available devices. The drive sequence also depends on the boot sequence in the individual device section. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard drives are shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.5.5 CD/DVD Drives Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives. When the menu is opened, the CD drives and DVD drives connected to the system are listed as shown below: 1st Drive [CD/DVD: PM-(part ID)] 2nd Drive...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.6 Security Use the Security menu ( B IOS Menu 22) to set system and user passwords. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Security Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Use the Boot Sector Virus Protection to enable or disable boot sector protection. Disables the boot sector virus protection Disabled EFAULT Enables the boot sector virus protection Enabled 3.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu ( B IOS Menu 23) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING!
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.7.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 24) to configure the Northbridge chipset. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Northbridge Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Memory Hole [Disabled] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Boot Display Device [Auto]...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Disable For computers with at least 256 MB memory Enable, 32 MB EFAULT For computers with at least 512 MB memory Enable, 64 MB For computer with at least 1.0 GB memory Enable, 128 MB Boot Display Device [Auto] Selects which graphics output to use first after the system is turned on.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 1920x1080 48b 1920x1200 48b BY HARDWARE EFAULT Current Jumper Setting Shows current value of the hardware jumper setting for the LVDS resolution. This is the value used when "BY HARDWARE" is selected in the setting above. 3.7.2 Southbridge Configuration The Southbridge Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 25) the Southbridge chipset to be configured.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 3.8 Exit Use the Exit menu ( B IOS Menu 26) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Power Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation. Page 74...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 fail they must be replaced, such as the wireless LAN module or the motherboard. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and jumper settings for the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 are described below.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure 4-1: Back Cover Retention Screws 4.4 Memory Module Replacement The flat panel PC has a preinstalled memory module. If the memory module fails, take the steps below to replace it. Remove the back cover. See Section 4 .3 above.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC DO NOT use the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 in a site where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated temperature A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 may result in permanent damage to the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 and sever injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC A.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union - If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior. Be careful not to damage the small, removable components inside.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .........................31 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................32 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................32 SATA#1 Configuration [Compatible] .................34 Configure SATA as [IDE].....................34 Auto-Detected Drive Parameters..................35 ...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC USB Devices Enabled......................49 USB Function [Enabled]......................49 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]....................50 USB Function [Enabled]......................50 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]..................50 USB2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]..................51 USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] ................51 Device ##..........................52 ...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. This tool provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or reverting to the factory default settings. NOTE: The latest One Key Recovery software provides an auto recovery function that allows a system running Microsoft Windows OS to...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC After completing the five initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing <F3> while booting up the system. The detailed information of each function is described in Section C.5. NOTE: The initial setup procedures for Linux system are described in Section C .3.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC partitions. Please take the following table as a reference when calculating the size of the partition. OS Image after Ghost Compression Ratio Windows® 7 7 GB 5 GB Windows® XPE 776 MB 560 MB Windows® CE 6.0 36 MB 28 MB NOTE:...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The detailed descriptions are described in the following sections. NOTE: The setup procedures described below are for Microsoft Windows operating system users. For Linux, most of the setup procedures are the same except for several steps described in Section C .3.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Boot the system from recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to boot Step 2: from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure C-2: Launching the Recovery Tool The recovery tool setup menu is shown as below.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-4: Command Mode The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked Step 5: in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition. (Press <Enter>...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Step 6: Please continue to the following procedure: Build the Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications Install the operating system onto the unlabelled partition.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition Put the recover CD in the optical drive. Step 1: Start the system. Step 2: Boot the system from the recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to Step 3: boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure C-6: Launching the Recovery Tool When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <2>...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts configuring the system to build Step 5: a recovery partition. In this process the partition created for recovery files in C .2.2 is hidden and the recovery tool is saved in this partition. Section Figure C-8: Building the Recovery Partition After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below. Turn on the system.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-12: About Symantec Ghost Window Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below ( Step 4: F igure C-13). Figure C-13: Symantec Ghost Path Select the local source drive (Drive 1) as shown in F igure C-14. Then click OK. Step 5: Page 101...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-14: Select a Local Source Drive Select a source partition (Part 1) from basic drive as shown in Step 6: F igure C-15. Then click OK. Figure C-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called Step 7: F igure C-16).
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-16: File Name to Copy Image to When the Compress Image screen in F igure C-17 prompts, click High to make Step 8: the image file smaller. Figure C-17: Compress Image Page 103...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to Step 9: continue. Figure C-18: Image Creation Confirmation The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image ( Step 10: F igure C-19). Figure C-19: Image Creation Complete When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Step 11: F igure C-20.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to Step 12: reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure C-21: Press Any Key to Continue C.3 Auto Recovery Setup Procedure The auto recovery function allows a system to automatically restore from the factory default image after encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Follow the steps described in Section C.2.1 ~ Section C.2.3 to setup BIOS, Step 1: create partitions and install operating system. Install the auto recovery utility into the system by double clicking the Step 2: Utility/AUTORECOVERY-SETUP.exe in the One Key Recovery CD. This utility MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Reboot the system from the recovery CD. When prompted, press any key to Step 4: boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient! Figure C-24: Launching the Recovery Tool When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <4>...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-26: Building the Auto Recovery Partition After completing the system configuration, the following message prompts to Step 7: confirm whether to create a factory default image. Type Y to have the system create a factory default image automatically. Type N within 6 seconds to skip this process (The default option is YES).
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure C-28). Step 8: Figure C-28: Image Creation Complete After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window Step 9: to restart the system. Figure C-29: Press any key to continue Eject the One Key Recovery CD and restart the system.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Partition 1: / Partition 2: SWAP NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure C-30: Partitions for Linux Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Step 3: Follow described in Section C .2.2.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC recovery partition. After completing the system configuration, press any key to reboot the system. Eject the recovery CD. Figure C-31: System Configuration for Linux Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first Step 5: access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC The recovery tool menu appears. ( Step 7: F igure C-33) Figure C-33: Recovery Tool Menu Create a factory default image. Follow described in Section Step 8: Step 2 Step 12 C .2.5 to create a factory default image. C.5 Recovery Tool Functions After completing the initial setup procedures as described above, users can access the recovery tool by pressing <F3>...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-34: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section C .2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.5.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A Step 2: factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.5.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A Step 2: backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.5.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup Step 2: image (iei_user.GHO).
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.5.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 1: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or Step 2: recover the system manually.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.6 Restore Systems from a Linux Server through LAN The One Key Recovery allows a client system to automatically restore to a factory default image saved in a Linux system (the server) through LAN connectivity after encountering a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC C.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings Install the DHCP Step 1: #yum install dhcp (CentOS, commands marked in red) #apt-get install dhcp3-server (Debian, commands marked in blue) Confirm the operating system default settings: dhcpd.conf. Step 2: CentOS Use the following command to show the DHCP server sample location: #vi /etc/dhcpd.conf The DHCP server sample location is shown as below: Use the following command to copy the DHCP server sample to etc/dhcpd.conf:...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC filename “pxelinux.0”; C.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings Install the tftp, httpd and syslinux. Step 1: #yum install tftp-server httpd syslinux (CentOS) #apt-get install tftpd-hpa xinetd syslinux (Debian) Enable the TFTP server by editing the “/etc/xinetd.d/tftp” file and make it use the Step 2: remap file.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Debian Replace the TFTP settings from “inetd” to “xinetd” and annotate the “inetd” by adding “#”. #vi /etc/inetd.conf Modify: #tftp dgram udp wait root /usr/sbin..(as shown below) #vi /etc/xinetd.d/tftp C.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings Copy the Utility/RECOVERYR10.TAR.BZ2 package from the One Key Step 1: Recovery CD to the system (server side).
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Figure C-42: Disable Automatically Restart Configure the following BIOS options of the client system. Step 2: Advanced → iEi Feature → Auto Recovery Function → Enabled Advanced → iEi Feature → Recover from PXE → Enabled Boot → Launch PXE OpROM → Enabled Continue to configure the Boot Option Priorities BIOS option of the client Step 3: system:...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC MUST be installed in the system, otherwise, the system will automatically restore from the factory default image every ten (10) minutes. Restart the client system from LAN. If the system encounters a Blue Screen of Step 6: Death (BSoD) or a hang for around 10 minutes, it will automatically restore from the factory default image.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC NOTE: A firewall or a SELinux is not in use in the whole setup process described above. If there is a firewall or a SELinux protecting the system, modify the configuration information to accommodate them. C.7 Other Information C.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller When the system uses AHCI mode or some specific SATA controllers such as ALi M5283 or VIA VT6421A, the SATA RAID/AHCI driver must be installed before using one key...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC When the following window appears, press <S> to select “Specify Additional Step 5: Device”. Page 128...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC In the following window, select a SATA controller mode used in the system. Then Step 6: press <Enter>. The user can now start using the SATA HDD. After pressing <Enter>, the system will get into the recovery tool setup menu. Step 7: Continue to follow the setup procedure from in Section...
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® AC ’97 in 1997. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed ACPI configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller AHCI register-level interface.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data DIMM bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. The digital inputs and digital outputs are general control signals that control the on/off circuit of external devices or TTL devices.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed LVDS differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC F.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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AFL-W19A/W19B/17D/W15A-GM45 Panel PC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply Assemblies Battery This toxic or hazardous substance is contained in all of the homogeneous materials for the part is...
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