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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology AFOLUX 915A Series
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC AFL-915 series Flat Panel PC Page i...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes December 2007 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat 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.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Manual Conventions WARNING! Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as “NOTE,”...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Packing List NOTE: If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the AFL-915 series from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..................... 1 1.1 G ....................2 ENERAL VERVIEW 1.1.1 Model Variations ....................2 1.1.2 Applications ....................... 3 1.1.3 Standard Features ....................4 1.2 E ....................4 XTERNAL VERVIEW 1.2.1 Front Panel ......................4 1.2.2 Rear Panel ......................
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.11 W LAN M ..................24 IRELESS ODULE 2.12 E ............. 24 THERNET ONTROLLER PECIFICATIONS 2.13 F ..............25 ANEL CREEN PECIFICATIONS 2.14 T ................26 OUCH CREEN PECIFICATIONS 2.15 I ....................... 27 NVERTER 2.16 M ................
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 4.4 M ................59 EMORY ODULE EPLACEMENT 4.5 J ....................61 UMPER ETTINGS 4.5.1 Touch panel type selection (JP3) ..............62 4.5.2 CompactFlash® setup (JP5 and JP8) ............. 62 4.5.2.1 Master/Slave Selection (JP5) ..............62 4.5.2.2 Voltage Selection (JP8) ................
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration ................106 5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ................108 5.8 P ........................109 OWER 5.8.1 Advanced Power Configuration..............110 5.9 E ........................113 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................... 115 A.1 S ...................116 AFETY RECAUTIONS A.1.1 General Safety Precautions ................116 A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions ...................117 A.2 M ............117...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFL-915 2 Figure 1-2: Front View....................5 Figure 1-3: AFL-915 Rear View ..................5 Figure 1-4: AFL-915 Series External Peripheral Connectors........6 Figure 1-5: Internal Overview..................7 Figure 2-1: AFL-15A-915 Front Dimensions (units in mm) ........12 Figure 2-2: AFL-15A-915 Rear Dimensions (units in mm)........13 Figure 2-3: AFL-17A-915 Front Dimensions (units in mm) ........14 Figure 2-4: AFL-17A-915 Rear Dimensions (units in mm)........15...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-10: AT/ATX Switch Location ...............41 Figure 3-11: Wall-mounting Bracket................43 Figure 3-12: Chassis Support Screws...............44 Figure 3-13: Secure the Panel PC................45 Figure 3-14: AFL-15A-915 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm) .........46 Figure 3-15: AFL-17A-915 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm) .........46 Figure 3-16: AFL-19A-915 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm) .........47 Figure 3-17: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws........48 Figure 3-18: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes ..........49...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations..................3 Table 2-1: AFL-915 series System Specifications ...........11 Table 2-2: Bluetooth Module Specifications ............23 Table 2-3: GPRS Module Specifications ..............24 Table 2-4: TFT LCD Monitor Specifications..............26 Table 2-5: Touch Panel Specifications..............27 Table 2-6: Touch Panel Specifications..............28 Table 2-7: Motherboard Specifications ..............29 Table 4-1: Touch Panel Type Selection..............62...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 1.1 General Overview Figure 1-1: AFL-915 The AFL-915 series flat panel PC is a flexible, multi-functional and fanless flat panel PC that can be applied in diverse operational environments and implemented in multi-faceted applications. The AFL-915 series comes fully kitted with a high-performance motherboard and a host of other peripheral interface connectors.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC AFL-15A-915 AFL-17A-915 AFL-19A-915 15” 17” 19” 512 MB DDR2 Memory Wireless Bluetooth Touchscreen Optional GPRS Table 1-1: Model Variations 1.1.2 Applications The AFL-915 series all-in-one panel PC is designed for multiple applications. Its durability and strength makes it an ideal choice for public access computers.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Receptionist kiosk in hotel and business premises Self registration terminal in hospital and airport Ticket vending machine for transportation use 1.1.3 Standard Features Some of the standard features of the AFL-915 series flat panel PC include: Fanless Design Rugged mechanism design with ABS/PC case IP 64 dustproof and waterproof front panel...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 1-2: Front View 1.2.2 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting. Refer to Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: AFL-915 Rear View Page 5...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 1.2.3 Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the AFL-915 series has the following I/O interfaces (Figure 1-4): 2 x RS-232/422/485 serial port connector 1 x AC power adapter connector 2 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x Power switch 1 x eSATA port...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.1 Introduction The AFL-915 series flat panel PC has the following preinstalled components: 1 x Motherboard 1 x TFT LCD screen 1 x Touch screen panel 1 x Inverter 1 x Wireless LAN module 1 x DDR2 memory module 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x AT/ATX switch...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC SPECIFICATION 15 inch 17 inch 19 inch I/O Ports 1 x eSATA port 2 x RS-232/422/485 2 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Power switch 1 x Reset button 1 x VGA port 1 x Audio Storage 1 x 2.5”...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.3 Dimensions 2.3.1 AFL-15A-915 Dimensions The dimensions of the AFL-15A-915 flat panel PC are shown in Figure 2-1 below. Figure 2-1: AFL-15A-915 Front Dimensions (units in mm) Page 12...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.3.2 AFL-17A-915 Dimensions The dimensions of the AFL-17A-915 flat panel PC are shown in Figure 2-3 below. Figure 2-3: AFL-17A-915 Front Dimensions (units in mm) Page 14...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.3.3 AFL-19A-915 Dimensions The dimensions of the AFL-19A-915 flat panel PC are shown in Figure 2-3 below. Figure 2-5: AFL-19A-915 Front Dimensions (units in mm) Page 16...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 2-6: AFL-19A-915 Rear Dimensions (units in mm) 2.4 CPU Support The AFLMB-9152-R10 motherboard comes with a preinstalled Intel® Celeron M 1.0 GHz CPU with 512 KB of L2 cache. The specifications for the Intel® Celeron M CPU are listed below 5.5 watts power consumption 512 KB of L2 cache...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.5 System Chipset The AFLMB-9152-R10 motherboard comprises of an Intel® 915GM Express Northbridge chipset and an Intel® ICH6M Southbridge chipset. ® 2.5.1 Intel 915GM Express Overview ® The Intel 915GM Northbridge chipset has the Generation 3.1 Intel Integrated Graphics ®...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Complies with System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0 Supports Audio Codec ’97 (AC’97) Revision 2.3 Supports Intel® High Definition Audio Contains Low Pin Count (LPC) interface Supports Firmware Hub (FWH) interface 2.6 Graphics Support The Intel®...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.7 Memory WARNING: Only install DDR2 memory. Installing DDR memory can cause irreparable damage to the system. The AFL-915 series panel PCs come with a single 512 GB DDR2 SO-DIMM pre-installed. ® The Intel 915GM Northbridge chipset supports two DDR2 SO-DIMMs with the following features: Two 200-pin SO-DIMMs...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC ® 2.8.1 CompactFlash CompactFlash® socket supports standard CompactFlash® Type CompactFlash® Type II cards. The chipset flash interface is multiplexed with an IDE interface and can be connected to an array of industry standard NAND Flash or NOR Flash devices.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 2.9 Bluetooth Module Specifications The AFL-915 series are all integrated with a Bluetooth module. The Bluetooth module enables the transmission between various peripheral devices through a Bluetooth network. Figure 2-10: Bluetooth Module The peripheral devices may include: Headsets Barcode readers PDAs...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Specification Bluetooth Module Operating System Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE, Windows Me Table 2-2: Bluetooth Module Specifications 2.10 Optional GPRS Module Specifications The GPRS module is one of the OEM options for the AFL-915 series. Figure 2-11: GPRS Module The technical specifications of the GPRS module are listed in Table 2-3.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Specification GPRS Module Table 2-3: GPRS Module Specifications 2.11 Wireless LAN Module The IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless module is pre-installed in the system and provides wireless connectivity at up to 54Mbps. The wireless module is interfaced to the system chipset through the USB interface in the PCIe Mini slot.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver Automatic MDI crossover function PCIe v1.0a 10/100/1000BASE-T full/half-duplex MAC Wake on LAN support meeting the ACPI requirements Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (802.3z, clause 30) Serial EEPROM or serial flash support JTAG support 2.13 Flat Panel Screen Specifications The AFL-915 series come with a TFT LCD monitor at the front of the flat panel PC (see...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC SPECIFICATION 15 inch 17 inch 19 inch Typical Power 8.9W ( 64 Gray Bar 25.8W (PDD=6 W, 24.71W (PDD=5.11W, Consumption Pattern , exclude PCFL=19.8 W, PCFL=19.6 W inverter) ICFL=7.5mA) @Lamp=7.5mA). Backlight MTBF 50000 (hrs). Operating Temperature 0~+65 ( ℃...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC SPECIFICATION 15 inch 17 inch 19 inch Connector Type FPC. Operating -10~50 ( ℃ ). Temperature Operating Humidity 20%~90 %RH. Storage Temperature -20~70 ( ℃ ). Storage Humidity 20%~90 %RH. Table 2-5: Touch Panel Specifications 2.15 Inverter The AFL-915 series come with a backlight converter that connects to the LCD screen.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Specification AFLMB-9152-R10 Table 2-7: Motherboard Specifications 2.17 OEM Options Some of the peripheral device connectors listed below are not connected to any devices. These connectors are reserved for OEM customizations. For a customized option, please contact the vendor, reseller, or IEI sales representative.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 3.1 Installation Precautions When installing the flat panel PC, please follow the precautions listed below: Power turned off: When installing the flat panel PC, make sure the power is off. Failing to turn off the power may cause severe injury to the body and/or damage to the system.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 3.3 Installation and Configuration Steps The following installation steps must be followed. Unpack the flat panel PC Step 1: Install the CompactFlash® card (optional) Step 2: Install the GPRS (optional) Step 3: Install the hard drive (optional) Step 4: Mount the flat panel PC Step 5:...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side. Step 5: Pull the plastic cover off the flat panel PC. Step 6: Make sure all the components listed in the packing list are present. Step 7: 3.4.1 Packing List The AFL-915 series flat panel PC is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Quantity Item Image Optional 128MB CompactFlash® card with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed and SDK 1GB CompactFlash® card with Windows XPE pre-installed If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Locate the CF slot. Align the CF card with the guides on the slot. Insert a CF Step 2: card into the slot (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2: CF Card Location Replace the plastic back cover and fasten the retention screws. Step 3: Step 0: 3.6 GPRS Module Installation...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-4: CF Card Location Replace the plastic black cover.Step 0: Step 5: Software drivers for the GPRS module are included with the GPRS module. 3.7 HDD Installation To install the hard drive, please follow the steps below: Disconnect the system power cable.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Lift the aluminum cover to remove. Step 4: Remove the four HDD bracket retention screws (Figure 3-6) and lift the HDD Step 5: bracket off the panel PC. Figure 3-6: AFL-915 Hard Drive Bracket Retention Screws Attach the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Reinstall the hard drive bracket. Slide the hard drive bracket into its original Step 7: position, making sure the SATA connectors on the hard drive connect with the SATA connectors on the motherboard. Figure 3-8: Hard Drive Retention Screws Fasten the hard drive bracket screws.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-9: Hard Drive Retention Screws Replace the aluminum back cover to the chassis. Step 10: Replace the plastic back cover.Step 0: Step 11: 3.8 AT/ATX Mode Selection AT and ATX power modes can both be used on the AFL-915 series. The selection is made through an AT/ATX switch on the aluminum chassis inside the plastic back cover (Figure 3-10).
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-10: AT/ATX Switch Location Adjust the AT/ATX switch. Step 3: Replace the plastic back cover.Step 0: Step 4: 3.8.1 AT Power Mode With the AT mode selected, the power is controlled by a central power unit rather than a power switch.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Security surveillance Point-of-Sale (POS) Advertising terminal 3.9 Mounting the System WARNING! When mounting the flat panel PC onto an arm, onto the wall or onto a panel, it is better to have more than one person to help with the installation to make sure the panel PC does not fall down and get damaged.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-11: Wall-mounting Bracket Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the Step 6: four screw holes on the real panel of the flat panel PC and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 3-12).
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-12: Chassis Support Screws NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall. Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting Step 9: bracket. (Figure 3-13).Step 0: Page 44...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-13: Secure the Panel PC 3.9.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFL-915 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: Cut out a section from the panel that corresponds to the rear panel dimensions Step 2:...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-16: AFL-19A-915 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm) Slide the flat panel PC through the hole until the aluminum frame is flush against Step 3: the panel. Insert the panel mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of Step 4: the chassis, behind the aluminum frame.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-17: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws 3.9.3 Arm Mounting The AFL-915 series is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 100mm interface pad. To mount the AFO-915 on an arm, please follow the steps below.
AFOLUX 915 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. Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the Step 3: flat panel PC, as shown in Figure 3-18.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC NOTE: When purchasing the cabinet/rack installation bracket, make sure it is compatible with both the AFL-915 series flat panel PC and the rack/cabinet into which the AFL-915 series is installed. Slide the rear of the AFL-915 series flat panel PC through the rack/cabinet Step 1: bracket until the aluminum frame is flush against the front of the bracket (Figure 3-19).
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 3-20: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket (AFL-10A-LX/AFL-12A-LX) Slide the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket into a rack or Step 4: cabinet (Figure 3-21). Figure 3-21: Install into a Rack/Cabinet Page 51...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Once the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket has been properly Step 5: inserted into the rack or cabinet, secure the front of the rack/cabinet bracket to the front of the rack or cabinet (Figure 3-21).Step 0: 3.10 Bottom Panel Connectors All the external peripheral interface connectors are located at the bottom of the rear panel...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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. Step 0: 3.10.2 Serial Device Connection The AFL-915 Series has two single female DB-9 connectors on the bottom panel for a serial device.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 3.10.3 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. All connectors are perpendicular to the AFL-915 series. To connect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Locate the USB connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown Step 1: in Chapter 2.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 3.10.4 VGA Monitor Connection The AFL-915 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-915, please follow the instructions below. Locate the female DB-15 connector.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 4.1 Introduction If the components of the AFL-915 series fail they must be replaced, such as the wireless LAN module or the motherboard. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. Back cover removal instructions and jumper settings for the AFL-915 series are described below.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Inverter The internal aluminum back cover of the AFL-915 series must be removed. To remove the aluminum back cover, remove the retention screws indicated in the sections below. Remove the following screws: 3 x Flat head screws 8 x Round head screws Screw positions are indicated below (Figure 4-1).
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Locate the DDR2 memory module on the motherboard of the flat panel PC Step 3: (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Socket Location Remove the DDR2 memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips Step 4: outward from the socket.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure 4-3: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation 4.5 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge that is used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Clear CMOS jumper (JP9) COM1 and COM2 RI and voltage selection (JP10) COM3 RS-232/422/485 selection (JP11, JP12 and JP13) 4.5.1 Touch panel type selection (JP3) This jumper shouldn’t be changed from factory settings. This jumper selects the type of touch panel used in the system.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Description Table 4-3: CompactFlash® Voltage Selection 4.5.3 COM3 RI and voltage selection (JP6) The COM3 pin-9 signal can be selected as 12V, 5V or Ring. Description Use for RI 12 V Table 4-4: COM3 RI and Voltage Selection 4.5.4 LCD Type Selection (JP7) This jumper should not be changed from factory settings.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Description Normal Operation Clear CMOS Setup Table 4-6: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings 4.5.6 COM1 and COM2 RI and voltage selection (JP10) The COM1 and COM2 pin-9 signal can be selected as 12V, 5V or Ring. JP10 Description 7-9, 8-10...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC JP12 selects RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode for the COM3 serial port. JP12 Description RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Table 4-9: COM3 Mode Selection JP13 selects RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode for the COM3 serial port. JP13 Description 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 5.1 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.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu 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. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications Type: Names the currently installed processor Speed: Lists the processor speed Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory. Lists memory size Size: The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx]...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Page 72...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration menu 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 FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible] Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller. Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller. Disabled Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Compatible compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec] Only the SATA drives are enabled. SATA Only The IDE drives are enabled on the Primary IDE SATA Pri, EFAULT...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed as follows: Device: Lists the device type (e.g.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device. Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3MBps PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2MBps PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3MBps PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6MBps (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Ultra DMA mode 0 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA1 rate of 16.6MBps Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA1 rate of 25MBps Ultra DMA mode 2 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA2 rate of 33.3MBps Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Prevents the BIOS from using 32-bit data transfers. Disabled Allows BIOS to use 32-bit data transfers on supported Enabled EFAULT hard disk drives. 5.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu to set or change the configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC No base address is assigned to Serial Port 1 Disabled Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt 3F8/IRQ4 EFAULT address is IRQ4 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt 3E8/IRQ4 address is IRQ4 Serial Port 1 I/O port address is 2E8 and the interrupt...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Serial Port3 IRQ [10] Use the Serial Port3 IRQ option to select the interrupt address for serial port 3. Serial port 3 IRQ address is 4 Serial port 3 IRQ address is 9 Serial port 3 IRQ address is 10 Serial port 3 IRQ address is 11 EFAULT Serial Port3 MODE [RS232]...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Serial port 4 IRQ address is 10 EFAULT Serial port 4 IRQ address is 11 5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu 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 1 Mode Setting option to configure the second fan.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Fan is off when the temperature is low Automatic mode enough. Parameters must be set by the user. Pulse width modulation set manually PWM Manual mode When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the Automatic Mode, the following parameters can be set.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Temperature 1 Limit of Start [020] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to start only when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Slope PWM 1 [0.5 PWM] The Slope PWM 1 option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the Slope PWM 1 option to select the linear rate at which the PWM mode increases with respect to an increase in temperature.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored Temperature Sensor #1 System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored. Fan1 Speed Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored Vcore...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 8: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Remote access is disabled. Disabled EFAULT Remote access configuration options shown below Enabled appear: Serial Port Number...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support These configuration options are discussed below. Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access. System is remotely accessed through COM1 COM1 EFAULT System is remotely accessed through COM2...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Flow Control [None] Use the Flow Control option to report the flow control method for the console redirection application. No control flow, None EFAULT Hardware is set as the console redirection Hardware Software is set as the console redirection Software Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Use the Redirection After BIOS POST option to specify when console redirection should...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC The VT100 Terminal Definition is the standard convention used to configure and conduct emergency management tasks with UNIX-based servers. VT100 does not support all keys on the standard PC 101-key layout, however. The VT-UTF8 convention makes available additional keys that are not provided by VT100 for the PC 101 keyboard.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 9: USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Functions BIOS option to enable or disable a specified number of USB ports.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Five USB ports are enabled 5 USB Ports Eight USB ports are enabled 8 USB Ports EFAULT USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Use the USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller USB 2.0 controller disabled Disabled USB 2.0 controller enabled...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 5.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. WARNING! Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS Menu 10: PCI/PnP Configuration Page 95...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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 PCI/PnP devices The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are:...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC DM Channel 1 DM Channel 3 DM Channel 5 DM Channel 6 DM Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices Disabled EFAULT...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 11: Boot 5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot Settings Configuration menu to configure advanced system boot options. Page 98...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 12: 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 Enabled EFAULT the system boot time...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC OEM Logo displayed instead of POST messages Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Use the AddOn ROM Display Mode option to allow add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. The system forces third party BIOS to display Force BIOS EFAULT during system boot.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Cannot be booted from a remote system through the Disabled Intel® 82573L PCIe GbE controller Can be booted from a remote system through the Enabled EFAULT Intel® 82573L PCIe GbE controller 5.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu to specify the boot sequence from the available devices.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. When the menu is opened, the HDDs connected to the system are listed as shown below: 1st Drive [SATA: PM-(part number)] 2nd Drive...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 15: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Clear User Password Use the Clear User Password to clear a user’s password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a user password must be cleared, use this option. 5.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu 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.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC The following submenus can be accessed: North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration 5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu to configure the Northbridge chipset. BIOS Menu 17:Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] Use the Memory Hole option to reserve memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC expansion card is used, please refer to the documentation that came with the card to see if it is necessary to reserve the space. Memory is not reserved for ISA expansion cards Disabled EFAULT Between 15MB and 16MB of memory is reserved for 15MB –...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Auto EFAULT CRT+LFP 5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration The Southbridge Configuration menu allows the Southbridge chipset to be configured. BIOS Menu 18:Southbridge Chipset Configuration Onboard AC’97 [Enabled] Use the Onboard AC’97 option to enable or disable the AC’97 CODEC. The onboard AC’97 is disabled Disabled Page 108...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC The onboard AC’97 automatically detected and enabled Enabled EFAULT Onboard BCM5787 Port 1 [Enabled] Use the Onboard BCM5787 Port 1 option to enable or disable the 1 PCI Express port. PCI Express port disabled. Disabled PCI Express port enabled.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 19:Power Power Supply Type [ATX] Use the Power Supply Type BIOS option to select what kind of power supply is connected to the system. An ATX power supply is connected to the system. EFAULT An AT power supply is connected to the system.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC BIOS Menu 20:Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions. When the power button is pressed the system is either On/Off EFAULT turned on or off When the power button is pressed the system goes into Suspend suspend mode...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC The system remains turned off Power Off The system turns on Power On The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it Last State EFAULT turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. RTC Resume [Disabled] Use the RTC Resume option to specify the time the system should be roused from a suspended state.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC RI Resume [Disabled] Use the RI Resume option to enable the system to be roused from a suspended or standby state when there is activity on the RI (ring in) modem line. That is, the system is roused by an incoming call on a modem.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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. Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFL-915 series. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AFL-915 series may result in permanent damage to the AFL-915 series and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL-915 series.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior of the AFL-915 series does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the AFL-915 series interior.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC B.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 5. Menu 1: Main System Overview ....................70 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ..................71 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ..................71 Menu 2: Advanced.......................72 Menu 3: CPU Configuration ..................73 Menu 4: IDE Configuration ..................74 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]..............74 Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri, PATA Sec]............75...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] ...............84 Temperature 1 Limit of OFF [000] ................85 Temperature 1 Limit of Start [020] ...............86 Fan 1 Start PWM [070] ...................86 Slope PWM 1 [0.5 PWM] ..................87 Fan 1 PWM control [100] ..................87 H/W Health Function [Enabled] ................87 Menu 8: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] ..........89...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Bootup Num-Lock [On] ..................100 Boot From LAN Function [Disabled]..............100 Menu 13: Boot Device Priority Settings ..............101 Menu 14: Hard Disk Drives..................103 Menu 15: Security..................... 104 Change Supervisor Password................104 Change User Password..................104 Clear User Password..................
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC C.1 Remote Management Tool IEI provides optional pre-installed Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE 5.0 turnkey solutions tailored for the AFOLUX series. For information about configuring the operating system, adding remote management tools or additional software and drivers, refer to the software user manuals on IEI AFOLUX series Utility CD that came with the AFOLUX series flat panel PC.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC C.2.2 Driver Installation To install the touch panel software driver, please follow the steps below. Insert the driver CD that came with the AFOLUX series into the CD drive. Step 1: Once the CD drive is installed, the screen in Figure C-1 appears. Step 2: Figure C-1: Driver CD Pop Up Screen Select the operating system installed on the system from the menu on the...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Once the OS system is selected, a welcome screen appears (Figure C-2). To Step 4: continue the installation process click N Figure C-2: Welcome Screen The license agreement shown in Figure C-3 appears. Agree to the license by Step 5: selecting “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure C-4: Ready to Install the Program Click I to continue. The Installing PenMount DMC9000 screen appears Step 7: NSTALL as the program is installed (Figure C-5). Figure C-5: Installing PenMount DMC9000 The user is then prompted to select to restart the computer now or later (Figure Step 8: C-6).
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Figure C-6: Reboot the Computer C.2.3 Touch Panel Driver Configuration To configure the touch panel driver options, refer to the PenMount user manual located on the driver installation CD. Page 130...
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 131...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat 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.
AFOLUX 915 Series Flat 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 ;...
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat 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.
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AFOLUX 915 Series Flat Panel PC 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 Assemblies Battery...
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