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EC-1553

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  • Page 1 User Manual POS Terminal EC-1553...
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    The BIOS chapter provides information on navigating and changing settings in the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 3 Upgrading Components: This section provides information on upgrading components. Appendix: The appendix covers troubleshooting, information on having the EC-1553 serviced, and technical specifications. Revision history Version 1.0, March 2014...
  • Page 4 Safety information Before installing and using the EC-1553, take note of the following precautions: • Read all instructions carefully. • Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. • Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilation.
  • Page 5: Legislation And Weee Symbol

    FCC Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ..........1 Unpacking the machine .................1 Checking the package contents ..............2 Identifying components .................3 Connecting peripheral devices ...............6 Connecting a cash drawer ................7 Powering the machine on and off ..............8 CHAPTER 2 BIOS SETUP ............9 About the Setup Utility ...................9 Entering the Setup Utility ................10 BIOS navigation keys ................10...
  • Page 7 Before you begin ..................34 Upgrading the hard drive................35 APPENDIX .................. 37 Troubleshooting ...................37 Tips for Troubleshooting ................37 The Power-On Self Test ................37 Beep Errors at POST ...................37 Beep Message Errors at POST ..............38 General Problems ..................39 Having the EC-1553 Serviced ..............40 Specifications ....................41...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the procedures from unpacking the EC-1553, to powering it on. The following topics are described. • Unpacking the machine on page 1 • Checking the package contents on page 2 • Identifying components on page 3 • Connecting peripheral devices on page 6...
  • Page 10: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the package contents After you unpack the device check that the following items are included. Driver CD with drivers and EC-1553 the user manual PDF file. Adapter Power Cable If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 11: Identifying Components

    Identifying components This section describes the parts and connectors on the machine. Front-right view Figure 1.2 Front-right view Component Description 15-inch TFT LCD LED Power Indicator/ HDD Indicator IO Panel Cover IO Panel Power Button...
  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view Figure 1.3 Rear view Component Description MSR (optional) Slot VFD Customer Display (optional) Slot Cable Compartment HDD Compartment Cable Compartment Cover C H A P T E R 1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
  • Page 13 I/O connectors Figure 1.4 EC-1553 I/O connectors Connector Description COM 4 port VGA port COM 1 port USB ports RJ-11 cash drawer port DC 12V input connector PS/2 port COM 3 port COM 2 port LAN jack Parallel port DC 12V output connector (for 2nd LCD Monitor)
  • Page 14: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting peripheral devices Peripheral devices such as a printer or scanner can be connected to the machine. Refer to the user manual of the device you are connecting for instructions on installing drivers where needed. Cashdrawer USB Compliant devices Adapter Monitor Keyboard MR HS AA CD...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Cash Drawer

    Connecting a cash drawer Refer to the following to connect a cash drawer. The cash drawer RJ-11 connector is DC+24V. Ensure the cash drawer to be connected matches this power specification. IMPORTANT 1. Flip up the LCD panel 2. Remove two screws from the IO panel cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 16: Powering The Machine On And Off

    Powering the machine on and off Refer to the following to power on and off the machine. 1. Flip up the LCD panel 2. Remove two screws from the IO panel cover and remove the cover. You can find the I/O panel is at the bottom of the LCD panel. 3.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 2 BIOS SETUP The primary function of the BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) is to identify and initiate component hardware. The BIOS parameters are stored in non-volatile BIOS memory (CMOS). CMOS contents don’t get erased when the computer is turned off. The following topics are described in this chapter. • About the Setup Utility on page 9 • Main Screen on page 12 • Advanced Settings on page 13...
  • Page 18: Entering The Setup Utility

    Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to run Setup Press the delete key <Delete>...
  • Page 19: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main screen appears. The main screen of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
  • Page 20: Main Screen

    Main Screen This screen includes System BIOS Information, Processor, System memory and displays the System Time and System Date. Figure 2.2 Main Screen System Overview This screen displays System BIOS Information, Processor, System memory, System Time and System Date. System Time/ System Date The System Time and System Date items show the current date and time held by the machine.
  • Page 21: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings This setup screen includes sub-menus for APCI Configuration, CPU Configuration, SATA Configuration, USB Configurations, Super IO Configurations and Hardware Health Configuration. Figure 2.3 Advanced Settings Screen...
  • Page 22: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Settings Figure 2.4 ACPI Settings sub-menu Enable Hibernation This item allows user to enable or disable the hibernation feature for OS. This option may be not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Use this item to define how the system suspends. In the default, S1 only (CPU Stop Clock), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If you select S3 only (Suspend To RAM), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM - the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.
  • Page 23: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration Figure 2.5 CPU Configuration sub-menu Active Processor Cores This feature allows you to increase or decrease the number of active processor cores. Limit CPUID Maximum When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum CPUID input value to 03h when queried, even if the processor supports a higher CPUID input value.
  • Page 24: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration Figure 2.6 SATA Configuration sub-menu SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable the on-chip SATA controller. The default setting is Enabled. SATA Mode Selection This item is used to configure SATA mode. The default setting is IDE. IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection This item allows you to select IDE mode. Select Legacy mode for old OS such as Windows 98/2000. Select Native mode for Windows XP and later version.
  • Page 25: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Figure 2.7 USB Configuration sub-menu Legacy USB Support When enabled, the BIOS will enable legacy support for USB keyboards, mice and floppy drives. You will be able to use these USB devices even with operating systems that do not support USB. EHCI Hand-Off This item allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. USB transfer time-out This item allows you to specific the USB transfer timeout value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers.
  • Page 26: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Figure 2.8 Super IO Configuration sub-menu Serial Port x Voltage select This item allows you to set voltage for a serial port. Watch Dog Degree This item allows you to determine the functional degree of Watch Dog. Watch Dog Timer When select any time period, the Watchdog Timer will be enabled after that time period passes, every time the system boots up.
  • Page 27: Serial Port X Configuration

    Serial Port x Configuration Figure 2.9 Serial Port x Configuration sub-menu Serial Port x This item allows you to enables or disables a serial port. Change Settings This item allows you to specific IO address and IRQ for the serial port.
  • Page 28: Parallel Port Configuration

    Parallel Port Configuration Figure 2.10 Parallel Port Configuration sub-menu Parallel Port This item allows you to enables or disables the parallel port. Change Settings This item allows you to specific IO address and IRQ for the parallel port. Device Mode This item allows you to set the data transfer protocol for the parallel port. There are four options: Standard Parallel Port Mode, EPP Mode (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode(Extended Capabilities Port), and ECP &...
  • Page 29: H/W Monitor

    H/W Monitor Figure 2.11 Hardware Monitor sub-menu Shutdown Temperature This item allows setting the shutdown temperature. Once enabled, the machine will automatically shutdown when the temperature reaches the limit specified.
  • Page 30: Cpu Ppm Configuration

    CPU PPM Configuration Figure 2.12 CPU PPM Configuration sub-menu EIST This item allow you to enable or disable EIST (Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology). When enabled, CPU will reduce power consumption. CPU C3 Report This item is used to enable or disable CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6 report to OS.
  • Page 31: Chipset Settings

    Chipset Settings This screen allow you to configure the chipset options. Figure 2.13 Chipset Settings Screen System Agent (SA) Configuration Figure 2.14 System Agent (SA) Configuration sub- menu...
  • Page 32: Pch Io Configuration

    PCH IO Configuration Figure 2.15 PCH IO Configuration sub-menu Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. The default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN OPROM This feature allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM to boot system. Mini PCI Express Port This item allows you to enable or disable the Mini PCI Express device.
  • Page 33: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Figure 2.16 USB Configuration sub-menu EHCI1, EHCI2 These item allow you to enable or disable USB 2.0 support.
  • Page 34: Graphics Configuration

    Graphics Configuration Figure 2.17 Graphics Configuration sub-menu GTT Size This field allows you to select how much system memory can be allocated to GTT. Aperture Size This field allows you to select how much system memory can be allocated to graphics chip for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the graphics chip without any translation. DVMT Pre-Allocated This item allows you to adjust system memory that can be pre-allocated as graphics memory.
  • Page 35 Panel Scaling This item allows you to determine how various resolutions appear on your screen. Option Description The scaling unit on your graphics card will rescale the image before it reaches your LCD Auto display. This option results in the best image quality. The image isn’t scaled at all, but instead your LCD display will run at its maximum resolution and the image will display in the centre of your LCD display.
  • Page 36: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Figure 2.18 Memory Configuration sub-menu Memory Frequency Limiter This item allows you to set the maximum frequency of system memory. Max TOLUD This field allows you to select the maximum value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. MRC Fast Boot MRC Fast Boot can speed up system cold booting. This item allows you to enable or disable it. Memory Remap This item allows you to enable or disable Memory Remap feature.
  • Page 37: Boot Settings

    Boot Settings This screen allow you to configure the boot options. Figure 2.19 Boot Settings Screen Setup Prompt Timeout This item allows you to select the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup Numlock State This item is used to select the Power-on state for Numlock. Full Logo Screen display This item enables you to show the full screen logo on the bootup screen.
  • Page 38: Security Settings

    Security Settings This screen allows you to configure the system security settings. Figure 2.20 Security Settings Screen Create or Change Adminitrator/ User Password An administrator password takes precedence over a user password, and the administrator can limit the activities of a user. To create or change a password, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 39: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit This screen allows you to load default setting values, save changes and discard changes. Figure 2.21 Save & Exit Screen Discard Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit. When the dialog box appears, press <Yes>...
  • Page 40 C H A P T E R 2 B I O S S E T U P...
  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Upgrading Components

    CHAPTER 3 UPGRADING COMPONENTS This chapter describes how to upgrade components for the EC-1553. The following topics are described. • Safety and precautions on page 33 • Before you begin on page 34 • Upgrading the hard drive on page 35 Safety and precautions Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity.
  • Page 42: Before You Begin

    Before you begin Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and may cause malfunction. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components. Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected by using your fingers. It is recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connectors as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
  • Page 43: Upgrading The Hard Drive

    Upgrading the hard drive Refer to the following to remove and replace the hard drive. 1. Turn off the device properly through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 3. Remove the screw form the hard drive compartment cover and slide the cover to the right as it shown on the picture.
  • Page 44 C H A P T E R 3 U P G R A D I N G C O M P O N E N T S...
  • Page 45: Appendix

    If failure is detected in an area other than the mainboard (such as the keyboard or an adapter card), an error message is displayed on the screen and testing is stopped. If your system does not successfully complete the POST, but displays a blank screen, have the EC-1553 serviced.
  • Page 46: Beep Message Errors At Post

    Replace the battery. FAILED The battery may be weak. Replace the battery. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR The CMOS may be corrupt. Have the EC-1553 serviced. HARD DISK(S) FAIL (80) HDD reset failed. Have the EC-1553 serviced. HDD controller diagnostics HARD DISK(S) FAIL (40) Have the EC-1553 serviced.
  • Page 47: General Problems

    Refer to the following general problems you may encounter. PROBLEM SOLUTION The display screen is dark. Make sure that the EC-1553 is not in suspend mode. An incorrect date and time are displayed. Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility.
  • Page 48: Having The Ec-1553 Serviced

    Having the EC-1553 Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the terminal serviced. Pack the terminal in the original carton. (See “Unpacking the EC-1553” on page 1.) Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service personnel.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Item EC-1553 CPU Type Intel Processor Celeron 1.8 GHz dual core fanless design ® ® Chipset Intel chipset 15” LCD, resolution 1024 x 768 LED backlight Touch ELO 5-wire resistive touch screen, ELO Touch control board(RS-232 interface) Memory 2GB RAM...
  • Page 50 Operation POS Ready 2009, POS Ready7,Windows XP, Windows 7, System Windows 8.1 Industry Pro Retail, Linux (ubuntu) Power Supply AC100~240V/DC+12V, 90 watt power adaptor Physical 356mm (W) x220mm (D) x 335mm (H) Dimensions Operating 0°C ~ +40°C Temp Storage -20°C ~ +60°C Temperature Humidity 15% ~ 80%...

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