Multi-touch panel computer with intel 4th generation core i processor (51 pages)
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User Manual PPC-177T Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor- Based Panel PC with 17” Color TFT LCD Display...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.
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.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
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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-177T User Manual...
System Setup ........5 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ..............6 Figure 2.1 Front Panel of PPC-177T ........... 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-177T is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor based Panel PC with a bright 17" 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-177T. 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-177T When viewed from the left side of the panel PC, the optical device drive, USB ports and PCMCIA expansion sockets are visible, as shown in Figure 2.2.
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Figure 2.3 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel VESA standard both 100 x 100 mm and 75 x 75 mm mounting size. 75,00 75,00 100,00 75,00 12,50 106,00 75,00 154,00 100,00 Figure 2.4 Rear View of the Panel PC PPC-177T 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-177T User Manual...
Note! The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-177 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-177T. Sections include: CD-ROM Drive PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard PCI or PCI-E Bus Expansion Serial COM Ports VGA Port USB Ports Audio Interface...
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-177T User Manual...
Remove the metal plate by unscrewing the attaching screw. Insert the PCI or PCI-e into the PCI-e slot of the riser card. (See Figure 3.2) Run the setup program within the OS to configure the system. Figure 3.2 PCI & PCI-E Bus Expansion PPC-177T 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-177T 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-177T: 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-177T. Sections include: Jumpers and Connectors Disassembling the Panel PC Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installing the DDR SDRAM Mem- ory 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-177T User Manual...
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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-177T User Manual...
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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 of two side of HDD. (See Figure 4.6) Figure 4.5 The PPC HDD PPC-177T User Manual...
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Caution! Always disconnect the power cord from your panel PC when you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on as sensi- tive electronic components can be damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the panel PPC-177T User Manual...
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Place the CPU carefully into the socket, taking care to align it properly. Figure 4.7 Placing the CPU in the Socket Fasten the screw on the CPU socket mounting plate. Figure 4.8 Tightening the Screws on the CPU PPC-177T User Manual...
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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 4.10 Placing the Memory Module in the SODIMM Socket PPC-177T User Manual...
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Installing the Optical Device Drive Remove all the screws on the rear cover. Figure 4.11 Rear Cover Photo To loosen the screws on the CD-ROM module. Figure 4.12 Rear Cover Photo with ODD Bracket PPC-177T User Manual...
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To loosen the screws on the IO shielding. Figure 4.13 IO shielding To remove the SATA cable from CD-ROM. Figure 4.14 SATA CD-ROM cable PPC-177T User Manual...
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Chapter Jumpers and Connectors This chapter gives information on setting jumpers and using the connectors on the PPC-177T 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-177T. 5.1.1 Setting Jumpers The Panel PC can be configured to match the needs of each application by setting the jumpers.
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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-177T has a number of jumpers that allow you to config- ure your system to suit your applications.
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5.1.3 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5.1 Jumpers & Connectors on PPC-177T Motherboard 5.1.4 Connectors Onboard connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard disk drives. The table below lists the function of each of connectors. PPC-177T User Manual...
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Line OUT connector CN40 Line IN connector CN42 COM2 RI Function Selection connector CN43 COM3 RI Function Selection connector CN44 COM4 RI Function Selection connector CN45 AT Power Solution connector Table 5.1: CN1 (USB Port 7/8) Signal Signal PPC-177T User Manual...
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SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT Table 5.16: CN22 (LCD Light Sense Connector) Signal SMB_CLK SMB_DATA Table 5.17: CN24 (COM4 Connector) Signal Signal DCD# DTR# DSR# RTS# CTS# Table 5.18: CN25 (Front Panel LED Connector) Signal HDD_LED LAN1_ACT# LAN2_ACT# PPC-177T User Manual...
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Table 5.20: CN28 (LCD Back Light Connector) Signal +V12 +V12 LCD_BKLTEN LCD_VBR LCD_DET Table 5.21: CN29 (Power Button Connector) Signal PANSWIN Table 5.22: CN35 (Internal Speaker Connector) Signal OUTA- OUTA+ OUTB+ OUTB- Table 5.23: CN37 (MINIDIN PS2 Connector) Signal KB_DATA MS_DATA KB_CLK MS_CLK PPC-177T User Manual...
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+V12 Table 5.26: CN43 (COM3 RI Function Selection Connector) Signal COM3_RI COM3_RI_Selection COM3_RI_Selection +V12 Table 5.27: CN44 (COM4 RI Function Selection Connector) Signal COM4_RI COM4_RI_Selection COM4_RI_Selection +V12 Table 5.28: CN45 (AT Power Solution Connector) Signal But_PANSWIN PANSWIN PPC-177T User Manual...
Table 5.32: CN44 (COM2 RI Function Selection Connector) (1-2) Ring Function (default) (3-4) Ring output 5 V (4-5) Ring output 12 V Table 5.33: CN45 (AT Power Selection) (1-2) ATX power supply (default) (2-3) AT power supply PPC-177T User Manual...
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Chapter Driver Installation This chapter gives information on installing drivers for the PPC- 177T. Sections include: Driver Installation Updating Drivers...
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Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. It is necessary to know which operating system is installed on the PPC-177T. 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 PCI-E Size Limits This chapter details the size limits for PCI and PCI-E cards that may be installed on the Panel PC moth- erboard.
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