IEI Technology AFL-08B-N270 User Manual

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AFL-08B-N270
Panel PC with Touch Screen and Intel® Atom N270 1.6 GHz
CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, USB 2.0,
External SATA, RS-232/422/485, Audio, RoHS Compliant, IP 64
Protection
Rev. 1.00 – 12 June, 2009
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  • Page 1 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual MODEL: AFL-08B-N270 Panel PC with Touch Screen and Intel® Atom N270 1.6 GHz CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, External SATA, RS-232/422/485, Audio, RoHS Compliant, IP 64 Protection Page i Rev. 1.00 – 12 June, 2009...
  • Page 2 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Revision Date Version Changes 12 June, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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-08B-N270 User Manual Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................11 1.1 AFL-08B-N270 P PC O ..............12 ANEL VERVIEW 1.1.1 Features ......................13 1.2 E ....................13 XTERNAL VERVIEW 1.2.1 Front Panel ...................... 13 1.2.2 Rear Panel ....................... 14 1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel ..................15 1.3 I...
  • Page 5 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 2.6.4 Arm Mounting ....................43 2.7 B ................. 44 OTTOM ANEL ONNECTORS 2.7.1 LAN Connection....................44 2.7.2 Serial Device Connection and RS-422/485 Pinouts ........45 2.7.2.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts ............46 2.7.3 USB Device Connection................... 47 2.8 P...
  • Page 6 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.3.8 USB Configuration................... 80 4.4 PCI/P P........................81 4.5 B ........................84 4.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration................84 4.6 S ......................... 87 ECURITY 4.7 C ........................87 HIPSET 4.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration..............88 4.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ................91 4.8 E...
  • Page 7 Figure 2-10: Wall-mounting Bracket ...................38 Figure 2-11: Chassis Support Screws ..................39 Figure 2-12: Secure the Panel PC ....................39 Figure 2-13: AFL-08B-N270 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm)..........40 Figure 2-14: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws ............41 Figure 2-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket..................42 Figure 2-16: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket................42...
  • Page 8 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 3-4:AFL-08B-N270 SO-DIMM Socket Location...............53 Figure 3-5: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation................54 Page viii...
  • Page 9 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual List of Tables Table 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Specifications..................18 Table 2-1: Jumpers ........................30 Table 2-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .....................30 Table 2-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings..................31 Table 2-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............32 Table 2-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...............33 Table 2-6: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings ............34...
  • Page 10 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................58 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................60 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................60 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................61 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............63 BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration..................67 BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration ................70...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Chapter Introduction Page 11...
  • Page 12: Afl-08B-N270 Panel Pc Overview

    Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors ensure uninterrupted connection of the system to an external LAN. The AFL-08B-N270 panel PC is an elegant yet sophisticated system that is as easily implemented in commercial, industrial, and corporate environments as the home.
  • Page 13: Features

    AFL-08B-N270 provides access to external interface connectors. 1.2.1 Front Panel The front side of the AFL-08B-N270 is a TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The top of the front panel has a digital camera and microphones. A power LED is located on the bottom of the front panel.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 1-2: AFL-08B-N270 Front View 1.2.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to the internal components of the AFL-08B-N270 and CF card slot. Refer to Figure 1-3 for back cover retention screw and VESA mount screw holes.
  • Page 15: I/O Interface Panel

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 1-3: AFL-08B-N270 Rear View 1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-08B-N270 has the following I/O interface connectors: 1 x 12 V DC-IN connector 1 x Audio line-out jack...
  • Page 16: Internal Overview

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 1-4: AFL-08B-N270 I/O Interface Connector Panel 1.3 Internal Overview The AFL-08B-N270 has the following components installed internally: 1 x Motherboard 1 x 1.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM 1 x Wireless LAN module 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x 1.5W speakers...
  • Page 17: System Specifications

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 1.4 System Specifications The technical specifications for the AFL-08B-N270 systems are listed below. Specifications AFL-08B-N270 LCD Size 8" Max Resolution 800 x 600 Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Ratio 400:1 LCD Color 262K Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.0675(H) x 0.2025(V) Viewing Angle (H-V) 130º/120º...
  • Page 18: Dimensions

    36W Power Adapter Power Adapter 90VAC~264VAC, 50/60Hz, 12VDC 12VDC output Power Requirement 12VDC Power Consumption Table 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Specifications 1.5 Dimensions The AFL-408A/B-N270 dimensions are listed below and shown in the following figure. Width: 234 mm Height: 184 mm Depth:...
  • Page 19: Figure 1-6: Afl-08B-N270 Dimensions (Mm)

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 1-6: AFL-08B-N270 Dimensions (mm) Page 19...
  • Page 20: Installation

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Chapter Installation Page 20...
  • Page 21 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual WARNING: When installing the AFL-08B-N270, make sure to: Turn the power off: Chance of electrocution. Turn off the monitor and unplug it from the power supply. Only let certified engineers change the hardware settings: Incorrect settings can cause irreparable damage to the product.
  • Page 22: Unpack The Panel Pc

    Step 5: Lift the monitor out of the boxes. Step 6: Remove the peripheral parts box from the main box. 2.1.1 Packing List The AFL-08B-N270 panel PC is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item Image AFL-08B-N270 Power adapter P/N: 63000-FSP0481AD101C-RS...
  • Page 23 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Power cord P/N: 32000-000002-RS Screw kit (4 x M3; 5mm) P/N: 44013-030041-RS User manual CD and driver CD Touch pen P/N: XTR104-0002-RS Optional WIN CE 6.0 ALFCF-W10-N270-CE060 WIN XPE ALFCF-W10-N270-XPE Linux ALFCF-W10-N270-LNX-R10 Panel mounting kit (P/N: AFLPK-12)
  • Page 24 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual VSTAND: (P/N: VSTAND-A10) Stand (P/N:STAND-A08) Stand (P/N:STAND-100-RS) Stand (P/N: STAND-150-RS) (P/N: ARM-11-RS) (P/N: ARM-31-RS) Page 24...
  • Page 25: Removing The Rear Panel

    Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately. 2.2 Removing the Rear Panel To access the AFL-08B-N270 internally the rear panel must be removed. To remove the rear panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the retention screws (Figure 2-1).
  • Page 26: Cf Card Installation

    More strength is required to separate the cover from the chassis. 2.3 CF Card Installation The AFL-08B-N270 has one CF Type II slot inside the rear panel cover. The slot can be accessed after removing the back cover. To install the CF card, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 27: Figure 2-2: Cf Card Slot Location

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-2: CF card slot location Step 2: Insert a CF card into the slot (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3: CF Card Location Step 3: Replace the CF card slot cover. Step 4: screw.Step 0: Reinsert retention Page 27...
  • Page 28: At/Atx Mode Selection

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 2.4 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the AFL-08B-N270. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch on the top edge of the inner aluminum cover (Figure 2-4). To select AT mode or ATX mode, follow the steps below.
  • Page 29: Atx Power Mode

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 2.4.2 ATX Power Mode With the ATX mode selected, the AFL-08B-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.
  • Page 30: Access The Jumpers

    2.5.2 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 AFL-08B-N270. Users should not change these jumpers (Table 2-2). Jumper Name Label...
  • Page 31: Clear Cmos Jumper

    Jumper Location: See Figure 2-5 If the AFL-08B-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.
  • Page 32: Com Port Pin 9 Select

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-5: Clear CMOS Jumper 2.5.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select Jumper Label: JP8 and JP10 See Table 2-4 Jumper Settings: Jumper Location: See Figure 2-6 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.
  • Page 33: Com3 Rx Function Select Jumper

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual JP10 Description Short 1-2 COM3 RI Pin use +12 V Short 3-4 COM3 RI Pin use RI Default Short 5-6 COM3 RI Pin use +5 V Table 2-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings The COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting jumper locations are shown in Figure 2-6 below.
  • Page 34: Com3 Tx Function Select Jumper

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual COM3 RX Function Select Description Short 3-4 RS-232 Default Short 1-2, 5-6 RS-422 Short 1-2, 7-8 RS-485 Table 2-6: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings The COM3 RX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-7.
  • Page 35: Com3 Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual COM3 TX Function Select Description Short 1 – 3 RS-422 Default Short 2 – 4 RS-422 Default Short 3 – 5 RS-485 Short 4 – 6 RS-485 Table 2-7: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings The COM3 TX Function Select jumper location is shown in Figure 2-8 below.
  • Page 36: Figure 2-9: Com3 Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual RS-232/485 Select Description Short 1-2 RS-232 Default Short 4-5 RS-232 Default Short 7-8 RS-232 Default Short 10-11 RS-232 Default 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 2-8: 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 2-9.
  • Page 37: Mounting The System

    PC does not fall down and get damaged. The four methods of mounting the AFL-08B-N270 are listed below. Wall mounting Panel mounting...
  • Page 38: Figure 2-10: Wall-Mounting Bracket

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-10: Wall-mounting Bracket Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the four screw holes on the real panel of the panel PC and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 2-11).
  • Page 39: Figure 2-11: Chassis Support Screws

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-11: Chassis Support Screws Step 9: Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 2-12). Step 0: Figure 2-12: Secure the Panel PC Page 39...
  • Page 40: Panel Mounting

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 2.6.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFL-08B-N270 panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the position on the panel to mount the panel PC. Step 2: Cut out a section from the panel that corresponds to the rear panel dimensions of the panel PC.
  • Page 41: Cabinet And Rack Installation

    Figure 2-14: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws 2.6.3 Cabinet and Rack Installation The AFL-08B-N270 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 42: Figure 2-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket Step 2: Insert the rack mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of the panel PC, behind the ABS/PC plastic frame. Step 3: Tighten the screws that pass through the rack mounting clamps until the plastic caps at the front of all the screws are firmly secured to the bracket (Figure 2-16).
  • Page 43: Arm Mounting

    (Figure 2-17). 2.6.4 Arm Mounting The AFL-08B-N270 is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75mm interface pad. To mount the panel PC on an arm, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 44: Bottom Panel Connectors

    PC. Step 0: 2.7 Bottom Panel Connectors All I/O interface connections of the AFL-08B-N270 are found on the bottom panel. 2.7.1 LAN Connection There is one external RJ-45 LAN connector. The RJ-45 connector enables connection to an external network.
  • Page 45: Serial Device Connection And Rs-422/485 Pinouts

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector on the bottom panel of the AFL-08B-N270 Series. Step 2: Align the connector. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel of the AFL-08B-N270. See Figure 2-19.
  • Page 46: Com3 Rs-422 And Rs-485 Pinouts

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 2-20: Serial Device Connector Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0: 2.7.2.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM3 are detailed below.
  • Page 47: Usb Device Connection

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 2.7.3 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the AFL-08B-N270. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Located the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 2.
  • Page 48: Driver Installation

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Step 1: Connect the power adapter to the panel PC. Step 2: Connect the power cable to the included power adapter. Step 3: S t e p 0 : Connect the power cable to the power outlet.
  • Page 49: System Maintenance

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Chapter System Maintenance Page 49...
  • Page 50: System Maintenance Introduction

    Some internal components are easily damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge. Take antistatic precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge. If the components of the AFL-08B-N270 fail they must be replaced. Components that can be replaced include (see Figure 3-1 CF Module...
  • Page 51: Motherboard Replacement

    In the case of motherboard failure, please contact a sales representative, reseller or system vendor. The motherboard is accessible after opening the rear cover. 3.3 Cover Removal To access the AFL-08B-N270 internally the back panel must be removed. To remove the back panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures.
  • Page 52: Figure 3-2: Back Cover Retention Screws

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 3-2: Back Cover Retention Screws Step 4: Lift the cover and pull down the cover a bit to make it possible to fully remove it. More strength is required to separate the cover from the chassis.
  • Page 53: Memory Module Replacement

    Remove the aluminum back cover. See Section 3.3 above. Step 8: Locate the DDR2 SO-DIMM on the motherboard (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4:AFL-08B-N270 SO-DIMM Socket Location Step 9: Remove the DDR memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips outward from the socket.
  • Page 54: Cf Card Replacement

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Figure 3-5: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation 3.5 CF Card Replacement The AFL-08B-N270 has one CF Type II slot. Follow the instructions below to replace the CF card. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section A.1.2. Step 2: Turn off the power.
  • Page 55: Bios Options

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Chapter BIOS Options Page 55...
  • Page 56: Introduction

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.1 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.
  • Page 57: Getting Help

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 4.1.3 Getting Help...
  • Page 58: Main

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.2 Main The Main BIOS menu ( B IOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot...
  • Page 59: Advanced

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.
  • Page 60: Cpu Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction > CPU Configuration > IDE Configuration > SuperIO Configuration Select Screen >...
  • Page 61: Ide Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size 4.3.2 IDE Configuration...
  • Page 62: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] SATA Only Only the SATA drives are enabled.
  • Page 63: Bios Menu 5: Ide Master And Ide Slave Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Primary IDE Master Select the type of device ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ connected to the system Device :Not Detected ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Select Screen...
  • Page 64: Type [Auto]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer. Type [Auto] Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete. Not Installed BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk drive on the specified channel.
  • Page 65: Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto] Use the Block (Multi Sec tor Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multi-sector transfers. Disabled BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector Transfer on the specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs one sector at a time.
  • Page 66 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Auto BIOS auto detects the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE EFAULT disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Single Word DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 2.1MBps SWDMA1 Single Word DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 4.2MBps...
  • Page 67: Super I/O Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual S.M.A.R.T [Auto] Use the S.M.A.R.T option to auto-detect, disable or enable Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) on the drive on the specified channel. S.M.A.R.T predicts impending drive failures. The S.M.A.R.T BIOS option enables or disables this function.
  • Page 68: Serial Port1 Address [3F8/Irq4]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address. Disabled No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt...
  • Page 69: Hardware Health Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Serial Port3 IRQ [11] Use the Serial Port3 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 3. Serial port 3 IRQ address is 10 Serial port 3 IRQ address is 11 EFAULT Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Use the Serial Port4 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 4.
  • Page 70: Bios Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hardware Health Configuration Fan configuration mode ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ setting CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ CPU Temperature :47ºC/116ºF System Temperature :48ºC/118ºF CPU Fan :N/A CPU Core :1.120 V...
  • Page 71: Cpu Temp. Limit Of Off [000]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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. Limit of OFF [000] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to stop when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged.
  • Page 72: Cpu Fan Start Pwm [070]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual and enter a decimal number between 000 and 127. The temperature range is specified below. Minimum Value: 0°C Maximum Value: 127°C CPU Fan Start PWM [070] The Fan 3 Start PWM option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode.
  • Page 73: Power Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored. CPU Fan Speed Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored CPU Core +1.05V +3.30V +5.00V +12.0 V +1.5V +1.8V 5VSB VBAT 4.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options.
  • Page 74: Acpi Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit ACPI Settings Set the ACPI state used ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
  • Page 75: Bios Menu 10: Apm Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit APM Configuration Go into On/Off, or ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Suspend when Power button is pressed Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Advanced Resume Events Controls...
  • Page 76: Resume On Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Use the Resume on Ke yboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.
  • Page 77: Remote Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused from a suspended state. Disabled The real time clock (RTC) cannot generate a wake EFAULT event...
  • Page 78: Remote Access [Disabled]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Disabled Remote access is disabled. EFAULT Enabled Remote access configuration options shown below appear: Serial Port Number...
  • Page 79: Serial Port Mode [115200 8,N,1]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Use the Serial Port Mode option to select baud rate through which the console redirection is made. The following configuration options are available 115200 8,n,1 D EFAULT 57600 8,n,1 38400 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1...
  • Page 80: Usb Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.3.8 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu ( B IOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Options USB Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯...
  • Page 81: Pci/Pnp

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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. When this option is enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system.
  • Page 82: Bios Menu 13: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Available: Specified IRQ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ is available to be use the PCI/PnP devices WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Reserved: Specified IRQ may cause system to malfunction...
  • Page 83: Dma Channel# [Available]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual IRQ9 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. Available The specified DMA is available to be used by...
  • Page 84: Boot

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.5 Boot B IOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. Use the Boot menu ( BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configure settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ during system boot. > Boot Settings Configuration >...
  • Page 85: Quick Boot [Enabled]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. Disabled No POST procedures are skipped Enabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease EFAULT the system boot time Quiet Boot [Disabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
  • Page 86: Boot From Lan Support [Disabled]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.
  • Page 87: Security

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 4.6 Security B IOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords. Use the Security menu ( BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Security Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed...
  • Page 88: Northbridge Chipset Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ WARNING: Setting wrong values in below section may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 89: Bios Menu 18: Northbridge Chipset Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Northbridge Chipset Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Memory Hole [Disabled] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Select Screen ↑...
  • Page 90: Dvmt Mode Select [Dvmt Mode]

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. Fixed Mode A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as graphics memory. DVMT Mode...
  • Page 91: Southbridge Configuration

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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 T ype option to select the type of panel connected to the system.
  • Page 92: Exit

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Southbridge Chipset Configuration ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Audio Controller [Auto] Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to SubScreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 ©Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 93: Bios Menu 20: Exit

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit F10 key can be used for Discard Changes and Exit this operation Discard Changes...
  • Page 94: A Safety Precautions

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Appendix Safety Precautions Page 94...
  • Page 95: 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-08B-N270 chassis is opened when the AFL-08B-N270 is running. Do not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the AFL-08B-N270.
  • Page 96: Anti-Static Precautions

    A.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the AFL-08B-N270, please follow the guidelines below. A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the AFL-08B-N270, please read the details below. Page 96...
  • Page 97: Cleaning Tools

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior.
  • Page 98: Bbios Options

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Appendix BIOS Options Page 98...
  • Page 99 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview .........................58   System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................59   System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................59   ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]................61   Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] ..............62  ...
  • Page 100 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]..................77   RTC Alarm Date (Days)......................77   System Time .........................77   Remote Access [Disabled]....................78   Serial Port Number ......................78   Serial Port Mode........................78   Redirection after BIOS POST....................78   Terminal Type........................78   Serial Port Number [COM1]....................78  ...
  • Page 101 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Audio Controller [AC’97 Audio Only].................92   Save Changes and Exit .......................93   Discard Changes and Exit....................93   Discard Changes........................93   Load Optimal Defaults......................93   Load Failsafe Defaults......................93   Page 101...
  • Page 102: C Terminology

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Appendix Terminology Page 102...
  • Page 103 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 104 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. EHCI The Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) specification is a register-level interface description for USB 2.0 Host Controllers.
  • Page 105 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile memory that loses data when power is lost. RAM has very fast data transfer rates compared to other storage like hard drives. SATA Serial ATA (SATA) is a serial communications bus designed for data transfers between storage devices and the computer chipsets.
  • Page 106: D Watchdog Timer

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 106...
  • Page 107 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMIs or a software bug. When the CPU stops working correctly, Watchdog Timer either performs a hardware reset (cold boot) or a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) to bring the system back to a known state.
  • Page 108 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
  • Page 109: E Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 109...
  • Page 110: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    AFL-08B-N270 User Manual E.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 111 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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 112 AFL-08B-N270 User Manual 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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