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IEI Technology AFL-HM55 Series User Manual

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Rev. 2.00 – 25 July, 2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC MODEL: AFL-HM55 Series AFL-HM55 Series All-in-one Panel PC with 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Processor, TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Touch Screen, RS-232/422/485 and RoHS User Manual Page I Rev. 2.00 – 25 July, 2013...
  • Page 2 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 25 July, 2013 2.00 Updated for R20 version 10 July, 2012 1.20 Updated for R12 version Updated audio codec spec Added Appendix B: ALC892 Digital Microphone Configuration 26 August, 2011 1.01 Updated KeypadAP driver to version 2.2 Updated driver CD to version 1.1...
  • Page 3 AFL-HM55 Series 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 AFL-HM55 S PC O ............2 ERIES ANEL VERVIEW 1.1.1 Features ......................3 1.1.2 Applications ....................... 3 1.2 E ....................3 XTERNAL VERVIEW 1.2.1 General Description................... 3 1.2.2 Front Panel ......................4 1.2.3 Rear Panel ......................
  • Page 5 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper..................27 3.9.4 COM1 Pin 9 Setting ..................29 3.9.5 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper ..............31 3.9.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Jumper............... 32 3.9.6.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts ............33 3.9.7 COM3 RS Function Select Jumper ..............34 3.9.8 ME Debug Mode Jumper .................
  • Page 6 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.1.1 Starting Setup....................60 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 60 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 61 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........61 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................61 5.2 M ........................62 5.3 A ....................... 63 DVANCED 5.3.1 ACPI Settings ....................64 5.3.2 Trusted Computing ...................
  • Page 7 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 6.9 K ....................107 EYPAD RIVER A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................112 A.1 S ...................113 AFETY RECAUTIONS A.1.1 General Safety Precautions ................113 A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions ...................114 A.2 M ............114 AINTENANCE AND LEANING RECAUTIONS A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning................114 A.2.2 Cleaning Tools ....................115 B ALC892 DIGITAL MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION..........116...
  • Page 8 Figure 3-18: Chassis Support Screws ..................41 Figure 3-19: Securing the Panel PC....................42 Figure 3-20: 15-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........43 Figure 3-21: 17-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........43 Figure 3-22: 19-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........43 Figure 3-23: Panel Mounting .......................44...
  • Page 9 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-24: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..............45 Figure 3-25: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket..................46 Figure 3-26: LAN Connection ......................47 Figure 3-27: Serial Device Connector..................48 Figure 3-28: USB Device Connection ..................49 Figure 3-29: VGA Connector .......................50 Figure 3-30: AT/ATX Switch Location..................51 Figure4-1: HDD Bracket Screws....................56...
  • Page 10 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-26: License Agreement ....................102 Figure 6-27: Choose Install Location..................103 Figure 6-28: Installing PenMount Universal Driver V2.1.0.263..........103 Figure 6-29: PenMount Universal Driver Update Complete ..........104 Figure 6-30: Wireless Driver License Agreement..............105 Figure 6-31: Wireless Driver Configuration Tool Options .............
  • Page 11 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series System Specifications..............8 Table 3-1: Jumpers ........................26 Table 3-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .....................27 Table 3-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings..................28 Table 3-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............29 Table 3-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............30 Table 3-6: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............31...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter Introduction Page I...

  • Page 13: Afl-Hm55 Series Flat Panel Pc Overview

    1.1 AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC Overview Figure 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC The AFL-HM55 Series is an Intel® Core™ powered flat panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. All AFL-HM55 Series models are designed for easy and simplified integration into kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) applications.

  • Page 14: Features

    1.2 External Overview 1.2.1 General Description The stylish AFL-HM55 Series panel PC is comprised of a screen, rear panel and bottom panel. An ABS/PC plastic front frame surrounds the front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket compliant with VESA FDMI standard. An I/O interface on the bottom panel provides access to external interface connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port, reset button, VGA, HDMI, audio connector, power...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 1.2.2 Front Panel The front side of the AFL-HM55 Series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The power LED is located at the top center of the front panel (Figure 1-2).

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Refer to Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: AFL-HM55 Series Rear View 1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-HM55 Series has the following I/O interface connectors: 1 x Power switch 1 x 12 V DC In connector...

  • Page 17: Osd Control Buttons

    The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: AFL-HM55 Series I/O Interface Connector Panel 1.2.5 OSD Control Buttons The AFL-HM55 Series has seven OSD control buttons as shown below. Figure 1-5: OSD Control Buttons Page 6...

  • Page 18: Internal Overview

    1 x Mainboard 1 x 2.0 GB 800/1066 MHz DDR3 dual-channel SO-DIMM 1 x Wireless module 1 x Bluetooth module (optional) 1.4 System Specifications The technical specifications for the AFL-HM55 Series systems are listed in Table 1-1. Specification 15iE LCD Size 15”...

  • Page 19: Table 1-1: Afl-Hm55 Series System Specifications

    1 x RS-232/422/485 COM port connector 2 x RJ-45 for GbE LAN 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA connector 1 x Power switch 1 x Reset button Table 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series System Specifications Page 8...

  • Page 20: Afl-Hm55 Series Dimensions

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 1.5 AFL-HM55 Series Dimensions The AFL-15i-HM55 dimensions are shown in Figure 1-6 and listed below. 393.1 mm Width: 308.1 mm Height: 75 mm (approximate) Depth: Figure 1-6: AFL-15i-HM55 Dimensions (mm) Page 9...

  • Page 21: Figure 1-7: Afl-17I-Hm55 Dimensions (Mm)

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The AFL-17i-HM55 dimensions are shown in Figure 1-7 and listed below. 428 mm Width: 250.1 mm Height: 76 mm (approximate) Depth: Figure 1-7: AFL-17i-HM55 Dimensions (mm) Page 10...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-8: Afl-19I-Hm55 Dimensions (Mm)

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The AFL-19i-HM55 dimensions are shown in Figure 1-8 and listed below. 469.9 mm Width: 382.5 mm Height: 79 mm (approximate) Depth: Figure 1-8: AFL-19i-HM55 Dimensions (mm) Page 11...

  • Page 23: Unpacking

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter Unpacking Page 12...

  • Page 24: Unpacking

    Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present. Step 7: 2.1.1 Packing List The AFL-HM55 Series flat panel PC is shipped with the following components: NOTE: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.
  • Page 25 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Quantity Item Image Standard AFL-HM55 Series Power adapter (P/N: 63000-FSP096AHB-RS) Power cord (round plug) (P/N: 32000-000002-RS) Screw kit (P/N: 44013-030041-RS) Remote controller (P/N: 7Z000-SLPCB005-RS) Touch pen (P/N: 43125-0002C0-00-RS) HDD bracket (P/N: 41111-0604C0-02-RS) Page 14...

  • Page 26: Optional Items List

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC User manual CD and driver CD 2.1.1.1 Optional Items List Item Image Panel/Rack mounting kit (P/N: AFLPK-19B) Wall mounting kit (P/N: AFLWK-19) (P/N: AFLWK-19B) Rack mounting kit 15” (P/N: AFLRK-15B) Rack mounting kit 17” (P/N: AFLRK-17B)
  • Page 27 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Stand (P/N: STAND-A19) Stand (P/N: STAND-B19) Stand (P/N: STAND-C19) Stand (P/N: STAND-210-R11) Hybrid card reader (P/N: AFLP-19AMSI-U) Magnetic stripe reader (P/N: AFLP-19AMSR-U) DC 12 V input UPS (P/N: AUPS-B10-R10) Page 16...
  • Page 28 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC DC 9~36 V input UPS (P/N: AUPS-B20-R10) Bluetooth kit (P/N: AFL-BT-KIT01-R10) OS: Win XPE (P/N: AFLSD-15-HM55-2G-XPE-R20) (P/N: AFLSD-17-HM55-2G-XPE-R20) (P/N: AFLSD-19-HM55-2G-XPE-R20) OS: Windows Embedded Standard 7 (P/N: AFLSD-15-HM55-4G-WES7E-R20) (P/N: AFLSD-17-HM55-4G- WES7E-R20) (P/N: AFLSD-19-HM55-4G- WES7E-R20) Page 17...

  • Page 29: Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter Installation Page 18...

  • Page 30: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL-HM55. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the AFL-HM55 is accessed internally, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 31: Installation And Configuration Steps

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.3 Installation and Configuration Steps The following installation steps must be followed. Remove the HDD cover Step 1: Install a SATA DOM card Step 2: Install an HDD Step 3: Remove the rear panel cover Step 4:...

  • Page 32: Installing Asata Dom Card

    Lift the cover off to expose the HDD slot and SATA DOM card slot. Step 2: 3.5 Installing a SATA DOM Card The AFL-HM55 Series has one SATA DOM card slot inside the rear panel. To install a SATA DOM card, follow the instructions below. Remove the HDD cover (See Section 3.4).

  • Page 33: Installing An Hdd

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-2: SATA DOM Card Installation Replace the HDD cover and secure using one (1) retention screw. Step 3: 3.6 Installing an HDD To install an HDD, please follow the steps below: Remove the HDD cover (See Section 3.4).

  • Page 34: Figure 3-3: Hdd Bracket

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-3: HDD Bracket Line up the HDD with the SATA connector. Step 3: Insert the HDD into SATA connector until it is securely in place (Figure 3-4). Step 4: Figure 3-4: HDD Installation Replace the HDD cover and secure using one (1) retention screw.

  • Page 35: Removing The Rear Panel Cover

    Over-tightening rear cover screws will crack the plastic frame. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm). To access the AFL-HM55 internally, the rear panel cover must first be removed. To remove the rear panel cover, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 36: Removing The Internal Aluminum Cover

    To remove the internal aluminum cover, follow the steps below. Remove sixteen (16) retention screws securing the internal aluminum cover. Step 1: Figure 3-6 shows the aluminum cover retention screws of the AFL-HM55 Series. Figure 3-6: AFL-HM55 Series Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws Lift the aluminum cover away to expose the mainboard jumpers.

  • Page 37: Jumper Settings

    The following jumpers can be found on the motherboard installed in the AFL-HM55 Series. Before the AFL-HM55 Series is installed, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the AFL-HM55 Series motherboard are listed in Table 3-1.

  • Page 38: Access The Jumpers

    Jumper Location: See Figure 3-7 If the AFL-HM55 Series fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close the pins for a few seconds then remove the jumper clip.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-7: Clear Cmos Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault may be corrected by pressing F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the following: Enter the correct CMOS setting Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults.

  • Page 40: Com1 Pin 9 Setting

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.9.4 COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Label: JP7 and JP8 Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-4 and Table 3-5 Jumper Location: See 1Figure 3-8 and Figure 3-8 Two jumpers (JP7 and JP8) configure pin 9 on COM1 and COM3 DB-9 connectors. Pin 9 on the COM1 and the COM3 DB-9 connectors can be set as the ring (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V.

  • Page 41: 1Figure 3-8: Jp7 Jumper Setting Location

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 1Figure 3-8: JP7 Jumper Setting Location Description Short 1-2 COM3 RI +12 V Short 3-4 COM3 RI Normal Short 5-6 COM3 RI +5 V Table 3-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings The JP8 jumper location is shown below.

  • Page 42: Com3 Tx Function Select Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-9: JP8 Jumper Setting Location 3.9.5 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: 6-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 3-6 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-10 The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port connector as RS-422 or RS-485.

  • Page 43: Com3 Rs-232/422/485 Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The COM3 TX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 3-10 below. Figure 3-10: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Location 3.9.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Jumper Jumper Label: JP10 Jumper Type: 12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined)

  • Page 44: Com3 Rs-422 And Rs-485 Pinouts

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Short 10-11 RS-232 Short 2-3 RS-422/485 Short 5-6 RS-422/485 Short 8-9 RS-422/485 Short 11-12 RS-422/485 Table 3-7: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper location is shown in Figure 3-11.

  • Page 45: Com3 Rs Function Select Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Pin 7 Table 3-8: RS-422 Pinouts COM 3 RS-485 Description Pin 1 Data- Pin 2 Data+ Table 3-9: RS-485 Pinouts 3.9.7 COM3 RS Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP11 Jumper Type: 8-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-10...

  • Page 46: Me Debug Mode Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-12: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location 3.9.8 ME Debug Mode Jumper Jumper Label: JP12 2-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 3-11 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-13 The ME Debug Mode jumper allows ME firmware overwrite protection. The ME Debug Mode jumper settings are shown in Table 3-11.

  • Page 47: Itpm Setting Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-13: ME Debug Mode Jumper Location 3.9.9 iTPM Setting Jumper Jumper Label: J_ITPM1 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 3-12 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-14 The iTPM jumper settings are shown in Table 3-12.

  • Page 48: Me Rtc Select Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-14: iTPM Jumper Location 3.9.10 ME RTC Select Jumper Jumper Label: ME_RTC1 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 3-13 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-15 The ME RTC select jumper settings are shown in Table 3-13.

  • Page 49: Spi Setting Jumper

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-15: ME RTC Jumper Location 3.9.11 SPI Setting Jumper Jumper Label: J_SPI 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 3-14 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-16 The SPI jumper settings are shown in Table 3-14.

  • Page 50: Mounting The System

    PC does not fall down and get damaged. The four methods of mounting the AFL-HM55 Series are listed below. Wall mounting...

  • Page 51: Figure 3-17: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall. Step 2: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention Step 3: screws. Align the wall-mounting bracket screw holes with the pilot holes.

  • Page 52: Figure 3-18: Chassis Support Screws

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall. Figure 3-18: Chassis Support Screws Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting Step 9: bracket (Figure 3-19). Page 41...

  • Page 53: Panel Mounting

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-19: Securing the Panel PC 3.10.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFL-HM55 Series flat panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Select the position on the panel to mount the flat panel PC. Step 1:...

  • Page 54: Figure 3-20: 15-Inch Afl-Hm55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: Mm)

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 3-20: 15-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) Figure 3-21: 17-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) Figure 3-22: 19-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) Slide the flat panel PC through the hole until the frame is flush against the panel.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-23: Panel Mounting

    Step 6: of the panel mounting brackets (Figure 3-23 ). There are a total of 4 panel mounting clamps for AFL-HM55 Series. Tighten the screws that pass through the panel mounting clamps until the plastic Step 7: caps at the front of all the screws are firmly secured to the panel...

  • Page 56: Arm Mounting

    100 mm interface pad. If the mounting arm is not VESA compliant it cannot be used to support the AFL-HM55 Series flat panel PC. Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat panel Step 2: PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm.

  • Page 57: Cabinet And Rack Installation (15-Inch And 17-Inch Models Only)

    3.10.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation (15-inch and 17-inch models only) The AFL-HM55 Series flat panel PC can be installed into a cabinet or rack. The installation procedures are similar to the panel mounting installation. To do this, please follow the...

  • Page 58: Bottom Panel Connectors

    Step 1: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of Step 2: the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the AFL-HM55 Series. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26: 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 connector.

  • Page 59: Serial Device Connection

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.11.2 Serial Device Connection The AFL-HM55 Series has two male DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for serial devices to be connected. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the AFL-HM55 Series panel PC.

  • Page 60: Usb Device Connection

    3.11.3 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the AFL-HM55 Series. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown Step 1: in Chapter 2.

  • Page 61: Vga Monitor Connection

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.11.4 VGA Monitor Connection The AFL-HM55 Series has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the AFL-HM55 Series, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 62: At/Atx Mode Selection

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 3.12 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the AFL-HM55 Series. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch on bottom panel (Figure 3-30). To select AT mode or ATX mode, follow the steps below.
  • Page 63 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Point-of-Sale (POS) Advertising terminal Page 52...

  • Page 64: System Maintenance

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter System Maintenance Page 53...

  • Page 65: System Maintenance Introduction

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFL-HM55 Series fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include: SO-DIMM module SATA DOM module HDD drive Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase replacement parts.

  • Page 66: Turn Off The Power

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 4.3 Turn off the Power WARNING: Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user. Before any maintenance procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off.

  • Page 67: Figure4-1: Hdd Bracket Screws

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 4-1: HDD Bracket Screws Lift the HDD bracket away to expose the DIMM connectors. See (Figure 4-2). Step 4: Page 56...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-2: So-Dimm Socket Location

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Socket Location Remove the DDR memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips Step 5: outward from the socket. Grasp the DDR memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the Step 6: socket.

  • Page 69: Sata Dom Card Replacement

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 4-3: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation 4.4.2 SATA DOM Card Replacement The AFL-HM55 Series has one SATA DOM card slot. To replace the SATA DOM card, follow the instructions below. Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 4.2.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter BIOS Setup Page 59...

  • Page 71: Introduction

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.1 Introduction A licensed copy of the BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.

  • Page 72: Getting Help

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Esc key Main Menu – Quit and do not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option...

  • Page 73: Main

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.2 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. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 74: Advanced

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 75: Acpi Settings

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit > ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration ---------------------- >...

  • Page 76: Trusted Computing

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC ACPI Sleep State [S3 (CPU Stop Clock)] Use the ACPI Sleep State option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. The system enters S1 (POS) sleep state. The (CPU...

  • Page 77: Cpu Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC TPM Support [Disable] Use the TPM Support option to configure support for the TPM. TPM support is disabled. Disable EFAULT TPM support is enabled. Enable 5.3.3 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU.

  • Page 78: Sata Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.3.4 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode.

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Configures the on-board SATA controller to be in Compatible EFAULT compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. 5.3.5 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings.

  • Page 80: Super Io Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support. Normally if this option is not enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard does not become available until a USB compatible operating system is fully booted with all USB drivers loaded.

  • Page 81: Serial Port N Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.3.6.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 0 Configuration...

  • Page 82: Serial Port [Enabled]

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Serial Port I/O port address is 3F8h and the interrupt IO=3F8h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4 Serial Port I/O port address is 2C0h and the interrupt IO=2C0h;...

  • Page 83: Serial Port [Enabled]

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Serial Port I/O port address is 2C8h and the interrupt IO=2C8h; address is IRQ3, 4 IRQ=3, 4 5.3.6.1.3 Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.

  • Page 84: Parallel Port [Enabled]

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.3.6.1.4 Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port [Enabled] Use the Parallel Port option to enable or disable the parallel port. Disable the parallel port Disabled Enable the parallel port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the parallel port IO port address and interrupt address.

  • Page 85: H/W Monitor

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Printer mode EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode 5.3.7 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 10) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 86: Serial Port Console Redirection

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC VCC3V Vcore +12 V +1.5V VSB3V VBAT 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 11) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

  • Page 87: Chipset

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 12) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 88: Northbridge Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.4.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information IGD Share Memory Size CPU Type...

  • Page 89: Southbridge Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.4.2 Southbridge Configuration Use the Southbridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the Southbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Auto Power Button [Disabled] When Auto Power Button Restore AC Power Loss...

  • Page 90: Intel Igd Swsci Opregion

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC onboard High Definition Audio controller Enabled EFAULT automatically detected and enabled Set Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Use the Set Spread Spectrum option to enable or disable the Set Spread Spectrum function. Set Spread Spectrum is disabled Disabled...

  • Page 91: Active Lfp [Enable Lvds]

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 256 MB Maximum Default Active LFP [Enable LVDS] Use the Active LFP option to enable or disable LVDS. LVDS is disabled Disable EFAULT LVDS LVDS is enabled Enable LVDS LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID] Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system.

  • Page 92: Boot

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 16) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Enables/Disables Quiet...

  • Page 93: Security

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 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. The Number Lock LED on the keyboard lights up when the Number Lock is engaged.

  • Page 94: Exit

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password field to set or change a administrator password. User Password Use the User Password field to set or change a user password. Set User Password Use the Set User Password field to set or change an HDD user password.
  • Page 95 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after Discard Changes and Reset saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults...

  • Page 96: Software Drivers

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Chapter Software Drivers Page 85...

  • Page 97: Available Software Drivers

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 6.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates.

  • Page 98: Chipset Driver Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-1: Drivers 6.3 Chipset Driver Installation To install the chipset driver, please do the following. Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click Chipset and locate the install icon “infinst_autol_9_1_1_1024.exe”.

  • Page 99: Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver File Extraction Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver File Extraction Screen When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure Step 4: 6-3 appears. Click N to continue. Step 5: Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Page 88...

  • Page 100: Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The license agreement in Figure 6-4 appears. Step 6: Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Step 7: Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement The Readme File Information screen in Figure 6-5 appears. Step 8: Click N to continue.

  • Page 101: Figure 6-5: Readme File Information Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-5: Readme File Information Screen Setup operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-6. Step 10: Once the setup operations are complete, click N to continue. Step 11: Figure 6-6: Setup Progress Screen The Setup Is Complete screen appears.

  • Page 102: Vga Driver Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click Finish (Figure 6-7). Step 13: Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.4 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following.

  • Page 103: Figure 6-8: Vga Driver Readme File

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Readme File The installation files are extracted as shown in Figure 6-9. Step 6: Click N to continue. Step 7: Figure 6-9: VGA Driver Setup File Extraction Screen The Welcome Screen in Figure 6-10 appears.

  • Page 104: Figure 6-10: Vga Driver Welcome Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Click N to continue. Step 9: Figure 6-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen The License Agreement in Figure 6-11 appears. Step 10: Click Y to accept and continue. Step 11: Figure 6-11: VGA Driver License Agreement Page 93...

  • Page 105: Figure 6-12: Vga Driver Readme File

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The Readme File in Figure 6-12 appears. Step 12: Click N to continue. Step 13: Figure 6-12: VGA Driver Readme File Setup operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-13. Step 14: Once the setup operations are complete, click N to continue.

  • Page 106: Lan Driver Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The Setup Is Complete screen appears. Step 16: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click F . See Figure Step 17: INISH 6-14. Figure 6-14: VGA Driver Setup Is Complete Screen 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the LAN driver, please do the following.

  • Page 107: Figure 6-15: Lan Driver Welcome Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen The Ready to Install screen in Figure 6-16 appears. Step 5: Click I to proceed with the installation. Step 6: NSTALL Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen The program begins to install.

  • Page 108: Figure 6-17: Lan Driver Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 6-17. Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-18 appears. Step 9: Click F to exit setup. Step 10: INISH Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete Page 97...

  • Page 109: Audio Driver Installation

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 6.6 Audio Driver Installation To install the Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio driver, please follow the steps below. 6.6.1 BIOS Setup Enter the BIOS setup. To do this, reboot the system and press F2 during POST.

  • Page 110: Figure 6-20: Preparing Setup Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-20: Preparing Setup Screen Once initialized, the InstallShield Wizard welcome screen appears Step 6: (Figure 6-21). Click N to continue the installation. Step 7: Figure 6-21: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen InstallShield starts to install the new software as shown in Figure 6-22.

  • Page 111: Figure 6-22: Audio Driver Progress Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-22: Audio Driver Progress Screen The Installation Wizard updates the system as shown in Figure 6-23. Step 9: Figure 6-23: Installation Wizard Updates the System After the driver installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears Step 10: (Figure 6-24).

  • Page 112: Touch Screen Driver

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Click F to restart the computer. Step 12: INISH Figure 6-24: Restart the Computer 6.7 Touch Screen Driver To install the touch panel software driver, please follow the steps below. Access the driver list shown in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Click Touch Screen.

  • Page 113: Figure 6-25: Penmount Welcome Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-25: PenMount Welcome Screen The License Agreement shown in Figure 6-26 appears. Step 6: Click I A to accept and continue. Step 7: GREE Figure 6-26: License Agreement Page 102...

  • Page 114: Figure 6-27: Choose Install Location

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Browse for an install location or use the one suggested then click I Step 8: NSTALL continue (Figure 6-27). Figure 6-27: Choose Install Location The Install screen appears and displays the progress of the installation (Figure Step 9: 6-28).

  • Page 115: Wireless Driver

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC When the installation is complete, click F to exit setup (Figure 6-29). Step 10: INISH Figure 6-29: PenMount Universal Driver Update Complete 6.8 Wireless Driver To install the wireless driver, please follow the steps below. Select Wireless from the list in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Select an OS folder then double click the installation icon setup.exe.

  • Page 116: Figure 6-30: Wireless Driver License Agreement

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-30: Wireless Driver License Agreement Accept the conditions of the license agreement and click N to continue. Step 4: The Configuration Tool Options screen in Figure 6-31 appears next. Step 5: Select the configuration tool in and click N to continue.

  • Page 117: Figure 6-32: Wireless Mode Select Window

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The Wireless Mode Options window in Figure 6-32 appears. Step 7: Click N in Figure 6-32. Step 8: Figure 6-32: Wireless Mode Select Window Click I in Figure 6-33 to start to install the driver. Step 9:...

  • Page 118: Keypad Driver

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-33: Wireless Driver Installation After the installation is complete, click F to exit setup. Step 10: INISH 6.9 Keypad Driver To install the Keypad software driver, please follow the steps below. Select Keypad from the list in Figure 6-1. (See Section 6.2) Step 1: Locate the installation icon “KeypadAP_v2.2.msi”...

  • Page 119: Figure 6-34: Keypad Driver Welcome Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-34: Keypad Driver Welcome Screen The Customer Information appears as shown in Figure 6-35. Step 5: Enter user and organization name in the fields provided then click N Step 6: Figure 6-35: Customer Information Screen...

  • Page 120: Figure 6-36: Setup Type

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Figure 6-36: Setup Type The InstallShield Wizard is ready to install the program. Step 8: Click I to continue (Figure 6-37). Step 9: NSTALL Figure 6-37: Ready to Install the Program Page 109...

  • Page 121: Figure 6-38: Installing Keypadap V2.2

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The installation screen appears and displays the progress of the installation Step 10: (Figure 6-38). Click N to continue. Step 11: Figure 6-38: Installing KeypadAP v2.2 When the installation process is complete, click F . See Figure 6-39.

  • Page 122: Figure 6-40: Reboot The Computer

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC The user is then prompted to select to restart the computer now or later (Figure Step 13: 6-47). For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted. Click Yes to restart the computer. Step 14:...

  • Page 123: A Safety Precautions

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Appendix Safety Precautions Page 112...

  • Page 124: Safety Precautions

    Do not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing so may cause fire and/or an electrical shock. Electric shocks can occur if the AFL-HM55 Series chassis is opened when the AFL-HM55 Series is running. Do not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the AFL-HM55 Series.

  • Page 125: Anti-Static Precautions

    A.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the AFL-HM55 Series, please follow the guidelines below. A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the AFL-HM55 Series, please read the details below. Page 114...

  • Page 126: Cleaning Tools

    In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the AFL-HM55 Series.  C loth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the AFL-HM55 Series.

  • Page 127: B Alc892 Digital Microphone Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Appendix ALC892 Digital Microphone Configuration Page 116...

  • Page 128: Alc892 Digital Microphone Configuration

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC B.1 ALC892 Digital Microphone Configuration To enable the ALC892 digital microphone function, follow the steps below. Make sure the Realtek ALC892 high definition audio driver has been installed on Step 1: the system. If the audio driver has not been installed on the system, please refer to Section 6.6.

  • Page 129: Figure B-3: Mixer Screen

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Click the Mixer tab. Step 4: Click the Mixer ToolBox icon in the Record section (Figure B-3) Step 5: Figure B-3: Mixer Screen The following screen appears (Figure B-4). Check the Enable recording Step 6: multi-streaming box, and then click OK.

  • Page 130: Figure B-5: Enabling The Digital Microphone Function

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC From the dropdown list box in the Record section, select Mic in at front panel Step 7: (White) (Figure B-5). The digital microphone function is now enabled. Figure B-5: Enabling the Digital Microphone Function Page 119...

  • Page 131: C Bios Configuration Options

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Appendix BIOS Configuration Options Page 120...

  • Page 132: Bios Configuration Options

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC C.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 5. 　 System Overview .........................62 　 Memory Information ......................62 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................63 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................63 　 ACPI Sleep State [S3 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................65 　...
  • Page 133 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 　 Realtek 8111E PXE OpROM [Disabled]................82 　 Administrator Password .....................83 　 User Password ........................83 　 Set User Password ......................83 　 Save Changes and Reset ....................84 　 Discard Changes and Reset ....................84 　 Restore Defaults ........................84 　...

  • Page 134: D Watchdog Timer

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 123...
  • Page 135 AFL-HM55 Series 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.

  • Page 136: Example Program

    AFL-HM55 Series 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 BX, 05 ;time-out value is 5 seconds ;...

  • Page 137: E Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 126...

  • Page 138: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC E.1 Hazardous Material 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.
  • Page 139 AFL-HM55 Series 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...
  • Page 140 AFL-HM55 Series Panel PC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

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