Fanless embedded system with intel core i5-8365ue cpu, triple gbe, four rs-232/422/485, two rs-232, usb 3.2 gen 2, hdmi, displayport, 12v-24v dc power input, din rail mounting support, rohs compliant (116 pages)
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ACT-08-N270 Access Control Terminal ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal MODEL: ACT-08A-N270 Fanless All-in-one Access Control Terminal with Intel® Celeron® M CPU, Touch Screen, Wireless LAN, RFID Reader, Digital Camera and Microphone User Manual Page I Rev. 2.00 - 3 September, 2010...
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Revision Date Version Changes 3 September, 2010 2.00 Updated for R20 version 5 October, 2009 1.02 Added back cover screw torque warning 10 July, 2009 1.01 Changed model name 25 November, 2008 1.00 Initial release Page II...
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ACT-08-N270 Access Control Terminal 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.
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Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the ACT-08A-N270. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the cautionary message.
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ACT-08-N270 Access Control Terminal CAUTION: This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions messages may result in permanent damage to the ACT-08A-N270. Please take caution messages seriously. NOTE: These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
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ACT-08A-N270 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The items listed below should all be included in the ACT-08A-N270 series package. 1 x ACT-08A-N270 system 1 x Screw set...
....................... 21 PECIFICATIONS 1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components ..............21 1.4.2 System Specifications ..................21 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ................24 2.1 D ......................25 IMENSIONS 2.1.1 ACT-08A-N270 Dimensions ................25 2.2 P ....................26 ROCESSOR UPPORT 2.3 M ................. 26 OTHERBOARD OMPONENTS 2.3.1 Memory Support....................
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 2.5.1 Serial Port Connectors ..................29 2.5.2 LAN Connectivity ..................... 30 2.5.3 External USB Connectors ................30 2.5.4 External SATA Connector ................31 2.6 S ....................... 31 YSTEM OWER 2.6.1 Power Mode ..................... 31 2.6.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)..............31 2.6.1.2 AT Power Mode ..................
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ACT-08-N270 Access Control Terminal 4.8.1 Wall Mounting (Optional) ................52 4.8.2 Panel Mounting....................54 4.8.3 Arm Mounting ....................56 4.8.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ................. 57 4.9 B ................. 59 OTTOM ANEL ONNECTORS 4.9.1 LAN Connection....................59 4.9.2 Serial Device Connection ................60 4.9.3 USB Device Connection...................
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.1.3 Getting Help..................... 87 7.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........87 7.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................87 7.2 M ........................88 7.3 A ....................... 89 DVANCED 7.3.1 CPU Configuration..................90 7.3.2 IDE Configuration ................... 91 7.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ................93 7.3.3 Super IO Configuration ...................
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ACT-08-N270 Access Control Terminal B.5 S (COM1) ..............134 ERIAL ONNECTOR B.6 S (COM3) ..............134 ERIAL ONNECTOR B.7 USB C ....................135 ONNECTORS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................... 136 C.1 S ................... 137 AFETY RECAUTIONS C.1.1 General Safety Precautions................137 C.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................. 138 C.2 M ............
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal List of Figures Figure 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 All-in-One Access Control Terminal......16 Figure 1-2: ACT-08A-N270 Front View ..............18 Figure 1-3: ACT-08A-N270 Rear View................19 Figure 1-4: ACT-08A-N270 Bottom View ..............20 Figure 1-5: ACT-08A-N270 Side View ................20 Figure 2-1: ACT-08A-N270 Dimensions (mm) ............25 Figure 2-2: Memory Module and Memory Socket ............27...
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Figure 4-15: Secure the ACT-08A-N270 ..............54 Figure 4-16: ACT-08A-N270 Panel Opening (mm)............55 Figure 4-17: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws........55 Figure 4-18: ACT-08A-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes ......57 Figure 4-19: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket ..............58 Figure 4-20: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket ............58 Figure 4-21: Install into a Rack/Cabinet ..............59...
Figure 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 All-in-One Access Control Terminal The ACT-08A-N270 is 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ powered access control terminal with a RFID reader and a rich variety of functions. The ACT-08A-N270 is designed for easy and simplified integration in to access control applications.
1.2 External Overview 1.2.1 General Description The stylish ACT-08A-N270 access control terminal comprises of a screen, rear panel, top panel, bottom panel and two side panels (left and right). 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.
USB 2.0, serial port, reset button, power connector and power switch. 1.2.2 Front Panel The front side of the ACT-08A-N270 is a flat panel TFT LCD screen with LED backlight surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic hard cover. The top of the front panel has one 300 K pixel digital camera, two microphones and one power LED indicator.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 1-3: ACT-08A-N270 Rear View 1.2.4 Bottom Panel The I/O interface panel located on the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270 (Figure 1-4) has the following I/O interface connectors: 1 x 12 V DC power jack 1 x Power switch...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 1-4: ACT-08A-N270 Bottom View 1.2.5 Side Panels The two side panels of the ACT-08A-N270 provide access to slots that support panel mount and rack mount. See Figure 1-5. Figure 1-5: ACT-08A-N270 Side View 1.3 Internal Overview...
The following section lists the system specifications. The technical specifications for some other preinstalled components are shown in the Appendix A. 1.4.2 System Specifications The technical specifications for the ACT-08A-N270 system are listed in Table 1-1. Specification ACT-08A-N270 LCD Size 8.4”...
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Viewing Angle (H-V) 160 (H) / 140 (V) Backlight LED backlight SBC Model AFLMB-945GSE 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ CPU with 512 KB L2 cache GMCH Intel® 945GSE Memory One 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM pre-installed (system max. 2 GB)
(Rear Panel) 1 x Power switch 1 x External SATA connector 1 x RS-232 port 1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 port 2 x GbE connectors 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Reset button Table 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 System Specifications Page 23...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 2.1 Dimensions The following sections provide detailed schematics and information on the dimensions of the ACT-08A-N270. 2.1.1 ACT-08A-N270 Dimensions The dimensions of the ACT-08A-N270 are shown in Figure 2-1 and listed below. 244.69 mm Width: 251.72 mm Height: 53.3 mm...
The following sections describe some of the features on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Memory Support 2.3.1.1 Installed Memory One 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM is installed in the ACT-08A-N270 and controlled by the Northbridge installed on the internal motherboard. Page 26...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 2.3.1.2 Maximum Memory The Intel® 945GSE is capable of supporting one 200-pin 2.0 GB (system max.) 533 MHz or 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM. If different memory is required, please contact an IEI sales representative and discuss the necessary system requirement.
RS-232 interface. The sensitive touch screen is accurate, reliable and durable. 2.4.3 RFID Reader A RFID reader is integrated in the front panel and supports Mifare 13.56 MHz or EM 125 KHz RFID tags. The ACT-08A-N270 also came with a RFID tool to read or write data Page 28...
RFID tool (RF320). 2.4.4 Digital Camera and Microphone The ACT-08A-N270 is built in with a 300 K digital camera and a set of microphone on the front panel (Figure 2-4). The user can use the camera and microphone for facial and voice recognition for access control applications.
Figure 2-6: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector The PCIe lane from the Intel® ICH7-M chipset of the ACT-08A-N270 is interfaced to a Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller. The RTL8111CP is then connected directly to the RJ-45 connector on the bottom panel and provides external GbE connectivity.
2.6.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default) With the ATX mode selected, the ACT-08A-N270 panel PC goes in a standby mode when it is turned off. The panel PC can be easily turned on via network or a power switch in standby mode.
60 W. The power adapter has a 12 V DC output connector. 2.6.3 Power Connectors A standard power jack on the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270 is connected to the power adapter and can input 12 V of direct current (DC) into the system. The power connector and power switch are shown in Figure 2-9 below.
The following section describes the wireless modules on the circuit. 2.7.1 Wireless Ethernet An integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module and PIFA antenna on the ACT-08A-N270 ensure an uninterrupted wireless connection. PIFA antennas can receive high-quality, uniform signals in any location from all directions without any signal degradation or impedance and are the most efficient antennas on the market.
To unpack the access control terminal, follow the steps below: WARNING! The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the ACT-08A-N270 has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 3.1.1 Packing List The ACT-08A-N270 access control terminal is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item Image ACT-08A-N270 access control terminal Screw set Power adapter Power cord Touch pen User manual CD and driver CD External SATA cable Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm)
During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground. Use an anti-static pad: - When configuring the ACT-08A-N270, place it on an antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the ACT-08A-N270.
The following installation steps must be followed. Unpack the ACT-08A-N270 Step 1: Install CF card Step 2: Configure the system Step 3: Mount the ACT-08A-N270 Step 4: Connect peripheral devices to the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270. Step 5: Step 0: Page 39...
ACT-08A-N270. Step 0: Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws 4.6 CF Card Installation The ACT-08A-N270 has one CF Type II slot. To install the CF card, follow the instructions below. Remove the rear panel. Refer to Section 4.5. Step 1:...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Locate the CF socket. The CF socket is located inside the left side panel of the Step 2: ACT-08A-N270. See Figure 4-2 Figure 4-2: CF Socket Location Install the CF Card. Correctly align the CF card with the socket and insert the Step 3: CF card into the socket.
Figure 4-4: Jumper Locations The following jumpers can be found on the motherboard installed in the ACT-08A-N270. Before the ACT-08A-N270 is installed, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the ACT-08A-N270 motherboard are listed in Table 4-1.
Remove the rear panel. Remove the nine retention screws (Figure 4-1) from Step 2: the rear panel and lift the rear panel off the ACT-08A-N270. Figure 4-5: Rear Panel Retention Screws Remove the aluminum cover. The system motherboard is installed inside the Step 3: aluminum chassis.
4.7.2 Preconfigured Jumpers WARNING: Do not change the settings on the jumpers in described here. Doing so may disable or damage the system. The following jumpers are preconfigured for the ACT-08A-N270. Users should no change these jumpers (Table 4-2). Jumper Name Label...
See Figure 4-7 Jumper Location: If the ACT-08A-N270 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper 4.7.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select JP8 and JP10 Jumper Label: See Table 4-4 Jumper Settings: See Figure 4-8 Jumper Location: Two jumpers (JP8 and JP10) 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal The COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting jumper locations are shown in Figure 4-8 below. Figure 4-8: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations 4.7.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM 3 are detailed below.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 4.7.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: 8-pin header Jumper Type: See Table 4-8 Jumper Settings: See Figure 4-9 Jumper Location: The COM3 RX Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the RX serial communications port COM3 as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 4.7.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP11 6-pin header Jumper Type: See Table 4-9 Jumper Settings: See Figure 4-10 Jumper Location: The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port connector as RS-422 as an RS-485.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 4.7.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Jumper Label: 12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined) Jumper Type: See Table 4-10 Jumper Settings: See Figure 4-11 Jumper Location: The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM3) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
Figure 4-11: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location 4.7.8 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the ACT-08A-N270. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch inside the left panel (Figure 4-12). To select AT mode or ATX mode, follow the steps below.
Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the Step 9: four screw holes on the real panel of the ACT-08A-N270 and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 4-14).
Carefully insert the screws through the holes and gently pull the monitor Step 11: downwards until the ACT-08A-N270 rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 4-14). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective slotted holes.
Cut out a section from the panel that corresponds to the rear panel dimensions Step 14: of the ACT-08A-N270. Take care that the panel section that is cut out is smaller than the overall size of the frame that surrounds the flat panel PC but just large enough for the rear panel of the flat panel PC to fit through (see Figure 4-16).
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 4-16: ACT-08A-N270 Panel Opening (mm) Slide the flat panel PC through the hole until the frame is flush against the panel. Step 15: Insert the panel mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of Step 16: the chassis, behind the frame.
4.8.3 Arm Mounting The ACT-08A-N270 is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75 mm interface pad. To mount the ACT-08A-N270 on an arm, please follow the steps below. The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto Step 18: the surface it uses as a base.
PC. Step 0: 4.8.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation The ACT-08A-N270 can be installed into a cabinet or rack. The installation procedures are similar to the panel mounting installation. To do this, please follow the steps below: NOTE:...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 4-19: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket Insert the rack mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of Step 2: the flat panel PC, behind the ABS/PC plastic frame. Tighten the screws that pass through the rack mounting clamps until the plastic Step 3: caps at the front of all the screws are firmly secured to the bracket (Figure 4-20).
Locate the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270. Step 6: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of Step 7: the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270. See Figure 4-22. Page 59...
4.9.2 Serial Device Connection The ACT-08A-N270 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 ACT-08A-N270 POS system. Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in Step 1: Chapter 2.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 4-23: 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: 4.9.3 USB Device Connection There are two external USB 2.0 connectors.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 4-24: USB Device Connection Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device Step 3: connector into the onboard connector. Step 0: Page 62...
RF320 and how to use RF320 to configure Mifare cards and EM cards. 5.2 Installation The RF320 must be installed in the ACT-08A-N270 from the utility CD in the package before using it to configure the RFID cards. To install the RF320, please follow the steps ®...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal a company name. Click N to continue the installation. Figure 5-2: Customer Information Screen At this stage in Figure 5-3 appears. Please choose the setup type. Click N Step 5: continue the installation. Figure 5-3: Setup Type Selection Screen...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal The window shows the current settings for installing the RF320 (Figure 5-4). Step 6: Click N to confirm the settings and continue the installation. Figure 5-4: Current Settings Confirmation Screen Click F to exit. Step 7:...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 5.3 RF320 Interface Overview - COM Port Settings and Activation Area Allows the user to select the serial port used by the ACT-08A-N270 to communicate with the RFID reader module. - Commands Area Shows various request options for user to select.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Error Code Display Area Shows the error message when an error occurs. 5.4 Serial Port (COM) Settings After launching the RF320 RFID tool, the COM port settings have to be set correctly to enable the communication with the built-in RFID reader. Please follow the information below to setup the COM port settings.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Bits per second: 19200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None 5.5 RF320 Commands The RF320 provides five commands, including: Read Block: read the block data from the Mifare/EM card Write Block: write the block data into the Mifare/EM card...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 5-6: Read Block Field Command Block KEY Data Time Out Digit Data 00~63 000000000000 00~99 ︴ (Hex) (Second) (0x0d) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 5-2: Read Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data (32 digits) END (2 digits)
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 5.5.2 Write Block To write the block data into a Mifare card, please follow the steps below. Select Write Block in the command area (Figure 5-7). Step 4: Configure the data, including block, key, key data, time out and data Step 5: (Figure 5-7).
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Field Command Block KEY Data Time Out Block Data Digit Data 00~63 000000000000 00~99 32 digits ︴ (Hex) (Second) (0x0d) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 5-4: Write Block Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 5-8: Set Mifare Parameter Field Command Access Mode Block KEY Data Digit Data 00~63 000000000000 CR (0x0d) ︴ (Hex) FFFFFFFFFFFF Table 5-6: Set Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits)
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 5.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter To read the parameter of a Mifare card reader, please follow the steps below. Select Get Mifare Parameter in the command area (Figure 5-9). Step 11: Click the Execute button to execute the command through the selected serial Step 12: port (Figure 5-9).
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) Access mode (1 digit) + CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Block (2 digits) + Mode (1 digit) Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Table 5-9: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format 5.5.5 Set RF320 Mode The Set RF320 Mode command is to set the type of RFID card for the RFID reader to detect.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 5-10: Set RF-320 Mode Field Command Mode Digit Data CR (0x0d) Table 5-10: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format Status (2 digits) Block Data END (2 digits) Null CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a) Error Code (3 digits) CR,LF (0x0d,0x0a)
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 6.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the ACT-08A-N270 fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include: CF Module Wireless LAN module SO-DIMM module Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and component replacement for the ACT-08A-N270 are described below.
Over-tightening rear panel 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 ACT-08A-N270 internally, the rear panel must be removed. To remove the rear panel, please follow the steps below.
Remove the aluminum cover. The system motherboard is installed inside the Step 5: aluminum chassis. Remove the nine retention screws (Figure 6-2) from the aluminum chassis and lift the aluminum cover off the ACT-08A-N270. Step 0: Figure 6-2: Aluminum Chassis Cover Retention Screws...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 6.5 Replacing Components 6.5.1 CF Card Replacement The ACT-08A-N270 has one CF Type II slot. To replace the CF card, follow the instructions below. Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 6.2. Step 1: Turn off the power. See Section 6.3.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Figure 6-3: SO-DIMM Socket Location Open the SO-DIMM socket arms. Gently pull the arms of the SO-DIMM socket Step 8: out and remove the old SO-DIMM. Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in such a...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 6.5.3 Wireless Module Replacement To replace the wireless module, please follow the steps below. Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 6.2. Step 1: Turn off the power. See Section 6.3. Step 2: Remove the back panel. See Section 6.4.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Insert the wireless module. Push the wireless module into the socket at an Step 8: angle. Secure the wireless module. Push the wireless module down until the two Step 9: clips into place, securing the card in place.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 7-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 7.1.3 Getting Help...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.2 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 Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Size: Lists memory size 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 7.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration Page 90...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details: Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Configures the on-board ATA/IDE 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 4 storage devices. Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Enhanced Enhanced mode.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal The IDE Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 4) allows changes to the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected, and one of the above listed four BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in 7 .3.2.1 appear.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.) Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer Size: List the storage capacity of the device. LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal IDE disk drives on the specified channel. This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media ARMD Device. These include, but are not limited to: LS-120 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing).
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal PIO Mode [Auto] Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Multi Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data MWDMA0 transfer rate of 4.2MBps Multi Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data MWDMA1 transfer rate of 13.3MBps Multi Word DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data MWDMA2 transfer rate of 16.6MBps...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS auto detects HDD SMART support. Auto EFAULT Prevents BIOS from using the HDD SMART feature. Disabled Allows BIOS to use the HDD SMART feature Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Use the 32Bit Data Transfer BIOS option to enables or disable 32-bit data transfers.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address. No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 Disabled Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt 2E8/IRQ3 address is IRQ3 Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the Serial Port 3 base address. No base address is assigned to Serial Port 3...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal CPU Temp. Limit of OFF CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Fan PWM control CPU Temp.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal damaged. The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on. When the fan starts, it rotates using the starting pulse width modulation (PWM) specified in the Fan 3 Start PWM option below.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 1 PWM 2 PWM 4 PWM 8 PWM 15 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration 7.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration Page 105...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is S1 (POS) EFAULT refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system. The system remains turned off...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Wake event generated by activity on the Enabled keyboard or mouse Resume on Ring [Disabled] Use the Resume on Ring BIOS option to enable activity on the RI (ring in) modem line to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system will be roused by an incoming call on a modem.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal RTC Alarm Date (Days) System Time After setting the alarm, the computer turns itself on from a suspend state when the alarm goes off. 7.3.6 Remote Configuration Use the Remote Access Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure remote access parameters.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Remote access is disabled. Disabled EFAULT Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 115200 8,n,1 D EFAULT 57600 8,n,1 38400 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1 09600 8,n,1 NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts be set on the host (a management computer running a terminal software) and the slave Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should occur.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. BIOS Menu 12: USB Configuration USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device. The specified IRQ is available to be used by Available EFAULT PCI/PnP devices...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal IRQ10 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...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.5 Boot Use the Boot menu ( B IOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. BIOS Menu 14: Boot 7.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 15) to configure advanced system boot options.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration 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...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Allows the computer system to force a third party Force BIOS EFAULT BIOS to display during system boot.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Boot From LAN Support [Disabled] The BOOT From LAN Support option enables the system to be booted from a remote system. Can be booted from a remote system through the Enabled Cannot be booted from a remote system through the...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.6 Security Use the Security menu ( B IOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords. BIOS Menu 16: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu ( B IOS Menu 17) 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Menu 18:North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly. If an older ISA expansion card is used, please refer to the documentation that came with the card to see if it is necessary to reserve the space.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 1MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 1MB 8MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 8MB EFAULT DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal EFAULT Sec. Display Device [CRT] Use the Sec. Display Device option to select the second display device used by the system. Configuration options are listed below. Disabled EFAULT LFP Panel Type [by H/W] Use the LFP Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 19) the southbridge chipset to be configured. BIOS Menu 19: SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [AC’97 Audio Only] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.8 Exit Use the Exit menu ( B IOS Menu 20) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 20:Exit Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 7.9 Motherboard Specifications The system comes with an IEI AFLMB-945GSE motherboard. The detailed specifications for the motherboard are listed below. Specification AFLMB-945GSE Northbridge Intel® 945GSE Southbridge Intel® ICH7-M Processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor FSB Speed...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Contrast Ratio 600:1 Backlight RGB Bit 6-bit A.2 Touch Screen Specifications A 5-wire resistive Panjit touch screen is installed in the monitor. Specifications for the touch screen are shown below. PanJit 1084403B Type Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal OS Compatibility Windows: XP/XP Embedded Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98 SE Windows CE.Net 4.2 (x86 and ARM) WHQL certified Linux: Fedora Core I/II Mandrake 10.0/10.1 RedHat 9.0 A.3 VGA Webcam A digital camera is preinstalled in the front panel of the system. Specifications for the VGA...
B.1 Introduction Pin out signal definitions for the external connectors are provided in this appendix. B.2 External SATA Connector The ACT-08A-N270 has one external SATA connector on the rear panel. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION External SATA Connector Pinouts B.3 LAN Connector The ACT-08A-N270 has one RJ-45 connector to provide GbE connectivity.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal B.4 Power Connector The power jack on the rear panel of the ACT-08A-N270 is a 12 V DC input power connector. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Power Connector Pinouts B.5 Serial Port Connector (COM1) The ACT-08A-N270 has a DB-9 female connector for connectivity to RS-232 devices.
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 ACT-08A-N270 chassis is opened when the ACT-08A-N270 is running. Do not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the ACT-08A-N270.
When maintaining or cleaning the ACT-08A-N270, please follow the guidelines below. C.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the ACT-08A-N270, please read the details below. Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other...
In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the ACT-08A-N270. C loth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the ACT-08A-N270.
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 7. System Overview ....................88 System Time [xx:xx:xx]..................89 System Date [xx/xx/xx]..................89 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]..............91 Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]............92 ...
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] .................. 106 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]............107 Power Button Mode [On/Off] ................107 Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled]............107 Resume on Ring [Disabled] ................108 Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled]............. 108 ...
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 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.
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal 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 ;...
ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal F.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.
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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (Pb) Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...