Advantech PENTIUM PPC 150 User Manual

PPC-150  
Pentium® MMX processor-based  
panel PC with 15" LCD flat panel  
display  
FCC Class B  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not  
installed and used in accordance with this user's manual, it may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Note that even when this  
equipment is installed and used in accordance with this user's manual,  
there is still no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this  
equipment is believed to be causing harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, this can be determined by turning the equipment on  
and off. If interference is occurring, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver  
• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
Warning: Any changes or modifications made to the equipment  
which are not expressly approved by the relevant  
standards authority could void your authority to operate  
the equipment.  
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Packing List  
Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials have  
been received:  
PPC-150 series panel PC  
User's manual  
Accessories for PPC-150  
- Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and AT keyboard  
- Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type (other types are available on request)  
- Floppy disk with CD-ROM drive driver  
- "PPC-150 Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disc  
- Mounting kits and packet of screws  
- Heat sink with CPU fan (optional) (refer to Notes 1 and 2)  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or  
sales representative immediately.  
Note 1:  
If the unit you have bought is basic (i.e. without a CPU,  
HDD, or SDRAM), you will find this optional item in the  
accessory box.  
Note 2:  
If you install an Intel Pentium® MMX processor yourself,  
you must install a heat sink with a CPU fan above the  
CPU.This procedure will avoid heat damage to the  
CPU.  
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Additional Information and Assistance  
1. Visit the Advantech Web sites at www.advantech.com or  
www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information  
about the product.  
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer  
service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.  
Please have the following information ready before you call:  
• Product name and serial number  
• Description of your peripheral attachments  
• Description of your software (operating system, version, application  
software, etc.)  
• A complete description of the problem  
• The exact wording of any error messages  
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Safety Instructions  
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.  
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.  
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth.  
Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.  
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the  
equipment and must be easily accessible.  
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.  
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting  
it fall may cause damage.  
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from  
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.  
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the  
equipment to the power outlet.  
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything  
over the power cord.  
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.  
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source  
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.  
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.  
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened  
only by qualified service personnel.  
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service  
personnel:  
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.  
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.  
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.  
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to  
the user's manual.  
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.  
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.  
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED  
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW  
-20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.  
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is  
no more than 70dB(A).  
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech  
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.  
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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise  
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.  
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.  
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie  
Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch  
zur Reinigung.  
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht  
zugänglich sein.  
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.  
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen  
oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.  
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor  
überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt  
werden.  
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.  
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann.  
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.  
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.  
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom  
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine  
Beschädigung vermieden.  
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten  
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag  
auslösen.  
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen  
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.  
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen  
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:  
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.  
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.  
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.  
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioni  
ert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.  
e - Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.  
f - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.  
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000  
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.  
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all  
responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.  
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Contents  
Chapter 1 General Information  
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1.1 Introduction ...................................................................2  
1.2 How to Use This Manual...............................................4  
1.3 Specifications................................................................6  
General ..........................................................................................6  
Standard PC functions....................................................................6  
PCI SVGA/flat panel interface ........................................................7  
Audio function.................................................................................7  
PCI bus Ethernet interface .............................................................8  
Touchscreen (optional) ...................................................................8  
Optional modules ...........................................................................9  
Environment ...................................................................................9  
1.4 Dimensions ...................................................................10  
Chapter 2 System Setup  
11  
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC .....................................12  
2.2 Preparing For First-time Use.......................................15  
2.3 Installation Procedures ...............................................16  
2.3.1 Connecting the power cord ..................................................16  
2.3.2 Connecting the keyboard and mouse ..................................17  
2.3.3 Switching on the power........................................................17  
2.4 Running the BIOS Setup Program..............................18  
2.5 Installing System Software .........................................18  
2.6 Installing the Drivers ...................................................19  
Chapter 3 Using the Panel PC  
21  
3.1 Introduction .................................................................22  
3.2 Floppy Drive................................................................22  
3.3 CD-ROM Drive............................................................23  
3.4 PCMCIA ......................................................................24  
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3.5 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard .........................................27  
3.6 PCI/ISA Bus Expansion ..............................................27  
3.7 Parallel Port ................................................................29  
3.8 Serial COM Ports ........................................................29  
3.9 VGA Port.....................................................................30  
3.10 Game Port ..................................................................30  
3.11 USB Ports ...................................................................30  
3.12 Audio Interface............................................................31  
3.13 Ethernet ......................................................................31  
3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness ...............31  
3.15 Touchscreen (Optional)...............................................32  
Chapter 4 Hardware Installation and Upgrading  
33  
4.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and  
Upgrading ......................................................................34  
4.2 Disassembling the Panel PC ......................................35  
4.3 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ...................37  
4.4 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............38  
4.5 Installing the SDRAM Memory Module .......................40  
4.6 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ........................41  
4.7 Installing the CD-ROM Drive.......................................42  
Chapter 5 Jumper Settings and Connectors  
43  
5.1 Jumpers and Connectors............................................44  
5.1.1 Setting jumpers ...................................................................44  
5.1.2 Jumpers ..............................................................................45  
5.1.3 Locating jumpers .................................................................46  
5.1.4 Connectors ..........................................................................47  
5.1.5 Locating connectors ............................................................48  
5.2 CPU Installation and Upgrading..................................49  
5.2.1 System clock setting (JP11, JP8) ........................................49  
5.2.2 CPU core voltage setting (JP13)..........................................51  
5.2.3 CPU frequency ratio setting (JP14) .....................................54  
5.2.4 CMOS clear for external RTC (JP12) ..................................56  
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5.2.5 Cyrix linear mode enable (JP10)..........................................56  
5.2.6 Reset system (JP16) ...........................................................57  
5.3 COM-port Interface .....................................................58  
5.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4, JP5) ..................58  
5.3.2 COM3/COM4/RI pin setting (JP2, JP1) (Reserved) .............59  
5.4 VGA Interface .............................................................60  
5.4.1 LCD panel power setting (JP6) ............................................60  
5.4.2 Panel type select (JP9) ........................................................61  
5.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration.....................................63  
5.5.1 Watchdog activity selection (JP15) ......................................63  
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface  
65  
6.1 Introduction .................................................................66  
6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver .....................................66  
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS & WINDOWS 3.1 ..........................67  
6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95 ..............................................68  
6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS 98 ..............................................70  
6.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS NT .............................................72  
6.3 Further Information .....................................................74  
Chapter 7 PCI SVGA Setup  
75  
7.1 Introduction .................................................................76  
Chipset .........................................................................................76  
Display memory............................................................................76  
Display types ................................................................................76  
7.2 Installation of SVGA driver..........................................77  
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 3.1.................................................78  
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 95/98 .............................................80  
7.2.3 Installation for Windows NT .................................................83  
7.2.4 Installation for OS/2 .............................................................86  
7.3 Further Information .....................................................88  
Chapter 8 Audio  
89  
8.1 Introduction .................................................................90  
8.2 Installation of Audio Driver ..........................................90  
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8.2.1 Installation of MS-DOS ........................................................90  
8.2.2 Changing settings in DOS ...................................................91  
8.2.3 Controlling volume in DOS ..................................................92  
8.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS 3.1 .............................................93  
8.2.5 Installation for WINDOWS 95/98 .........................................94  
8.2.6 Installation for WINDOWS NT .............................................96  
Chapter 8 Award BIOS Setup  
99  
9.1 Award BIOS Setup....................................................100  
9.2 CMOS Setup Utility ...................................................100  
9.3 Standard CMOS Setup .............................................101  
9.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations...................................................102  
9.4 BIOS Features Setup................................................103  
9.5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................106  
9.6 Power Management Setup .......................................107  
9.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup................................... 111  
9.8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 113  
9.9 Load Setup Defaults ................................................. 113  
9.10 Integrated Peripherals .............................................. 114  
9.11 Password Setting ...................................................... 117  
9.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection .......................................... 118  
9.13 Save and Exit Setup ................................................. 119  
9.14 Exit Without Saving................................................... 119  
Chapter 10 Touchscreen  
121  
10.1 Introduction ...............................................................122  
10.1.1 General information .........................................................122  
10.1.2 Specifications ..................................................................122  
10.1.3 Environmental specifications ........................................... 122  
10.2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver.............................123  
10.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95/98 ..................................... 128  
10.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT .........................................130  
10.2.4 Installation for OS/2 (MonitorMouse) ............................... 133  
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Appendix A LCD Specifications and Selection  
Settings  
139  
141  
Appendix B Programming the Watchdog Timer  
Programming the Watchdog Timer ...................................142  
Appendix C Full Disassembly Procedures  
Appendix D in Assignments  
145  
153  
IR Connector (J1) (*Reserved) ..........................................154  
Flat Panel Display Connector (J2).....................................155  
Flat Panel Display Connector (J3).....................................156  
Internal COM4 Connector (J4) ..........................................156  
Touchscreen Power Connector (J5) ..................................157  
Sandisk SSD Connector (J6) ............................................158  
EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (J7) ...............................159  
Floppy Drive Connector (J8) .............................................160  
CPU Fan Power Connector (J10)......................................161  
CD-ROM Connector (J9) ...................................................161  
PCI/ISA Bus Expansion Connector (J11) ..........................162  
Fan Power Connector (J12) ..............................................167  
AT Power Connector (J13) ................................................167  
Internal Speaker Connector (J15) (*Reserved) .................168  
Inverter Power Connector (J16) ........................................168  
COM2 ................................................................................169  
Appendix E Mounting Instructions  
171  
E.1 Introduction ...............................................................172  
E.2 Panel Mounting .........................................................172  
E.3 Desktop Stand Mounting ..........................................174  
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Tables  
Table 5-1: Jumpers and their functions ...................................................45  
Table 5-2: Panel PC connectors .............................................................47  
Table 5-3: System/PCI clock setting (JP11) ............................................50  
Table 5-4: PCI bus clock setting (JP8) ....................................................51  
Table 5-5: CPU voltage setting (JP13) ....................................................52  
Table 5-6: CPU frequency ratio (for Intel) (JP14) ....................................54  
Table 5-7: CPU frequency ratio (for AMD K6, K6-2) (JP14) ....................55  
Table 5-8: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP12) .........................................56  
Table 5-9: Cyrix linear mode enable (JP10) ............................................56  
Table 5-10: Reset system (JP16)............................................................57  
Table 5-11: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4) ...........................58  
Table 5-12: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5)...................................58  
Table 5-13: PPC-150 serial port default settings .....................................59  
Table 5-14: COM4/RI pin setting (JP2) ...................................................59  
Table 5-15: COM3/RI pin setting (JP1) ...................................................59  
Table 5-16: Panel VCC setting (JP6) ......................................................60  
Table 5-17: Panel type select (JP9) ........................................................61  
Table 5-18: Watchdog activity selection (JP15) ......................................63  
Table A-1: PPC-150 Series LCD Specifications ....................................140  
Table D-1: IR Connector (J1) ................................................................ 154  
Table D-2: Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) .......................................155  
Table D-3: Flat Panel Display (J3) ........................................................156  
Table D-4: Internal COM4 Connector (J4) ............................................156  
Table D-5: Touchscreen Power Connector (J5) ....................................157  
Table D-6: Sandisk SSD Connector (J6)...............................................158  
Table D-7: EIDE HDD Connector (J7) ..................................................159  
Table D-8: FDD Connector (J8) ............................................................160  
Table D-9: CD-ROM Connector (J9) .....................................................161  
Table D-10: CPU Fan Power Connector (J10) ......................................161  
Table D-11: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins A&B) ......................... 163  
Table D-12: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins C&D) ........................164  
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Table D-13: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins E&F) ......................... 165  
Table D-14: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins G&H) ........................ 166  
Table D-15: Fan Power Connector (J12) .............................................. 167  
Table D-16: AT Power Connector (J13) ................................................ 167  
Table D-17: Internal Speaker Connector (J15)...................................... 168  
Table D-18: Inverter Power Connector (J16)......................................... 168  
Table D-19: COM2 ............................................................................. 169  
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Figures  
Figure 1-1:The panel PC in perspective....................................................3  
Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-150 manual ..........................................5  
Figure 1-3: Dimensions of the PPC-150 .................................................10  
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ...................................................12  
Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC ..............................................13  
Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ....................................................14  
Figure 2-4: Tilted rear view of the panel PC ............................................15  
Figure 2-5: Connecting the power cord...................................................16  
Figure 2-6: Connecting the keyboard and mouse ...................................17  
Figure 3-1: Inserting and ejecting a floppy diskette .................................22  
Figure 3-2: Inserting and ejecting a CD-ROM disc .................................23  
Figure 3-3: Inserting and ejecting a PCMCIA card..................................24  
Figure 3-4: Using the I/O interface  
(upper level ports excluding COM ports) ..........................................25  
Figure 3-5: Using the I/O interface (lower level ports and COM ports) ....26  
Figure 3-6: PCI/ISA bus expansion.........................................................28  
Figure 4-1: Disassembling the rear panel of the panel PC......................36  
Figure 4-2: Installing the primary 2.5" HDD.............................................37  
Figure 4-3: Installing the CPU.................................................................39  
Figure 4-4: Installing the SDRAM ...........................................................40  
Figure 4-5: Installing the FDD .................................................................41  
Figure 4-6: Installing the CD-ROM drive .................................................42  
Figure 5-1: Locating jumpers on the PPC-150 motherboard...................46  
Figure 5-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-150 motherboard ..............48  
Figure 9-1: Setup program initial screen ...............................................100  
Figure 9-2: CMOS setup screen ...........................................................101  
Figure 9-3: BIOS features setup screen ...............................................103  
Figure 9-4: Chipset features setup screen ............................................106  
Figure 9-5: Power Management setup screen ......................................107  
Figure 9-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen .................................. 111  
Figure 9-7: Load BIOS defaults screen................................................. 113  
Figure 9-8: Integrated peripherals screen ............................................. 114  
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Figure 9-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen.......................................... 118  
Figure 9-10: Save and exit setup screen .............................................. 119  
Figure C-1: Steps 1 - 4 ......................................................................... 147  
Figure C-2: Steps 5 - 6 ......................................................................... 149  
Figure C-3: Steps 7 - 12 .......................................................................151  
Figure E-1: Cutout dimensions of the PPC-150 .................................... 172  
Figure E-2: Panel mounting .................................................................. 173  
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1
General Information  
This chapter gives background  
information on the PPC-150 panel PC.  
Introduction  
How to Use This Manual  
Specifications  
1.1 Introduction  
The PPC-150 panel PC is a multimedia Pentium® MMX processor-based  
computer that is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI)  
and as a desktop computer. It is a PC-based system with 15" color TFT  
LCD display, on-board PCI Ethernet controller, multi-COM port interfac-  
es and a 16-bit audio controller. With built-in CD-ROM drive, floppy  
drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, the PPC-150 is as compact and  
user-friendly as a notebook computer. Unlike notebook computers, the  
PPC-150 is more durable and versatile in all applications. The panel PC  
can be placed on a desktop to replace the traditional desktop computer. In  
addition, its "fit anywhere" design makes it very flexible and able to be  
used in many different kinds of installations. It can be wall mounted, panel  
mounted or stood upright on a desktop.  
For system integrators, this simple, complete, compact and highly  
integrated multimedia system lets you easily build a panel PC into your  
applications. Common industrial applications include factory automation  
systems, precision machinery, and production process control. It is also  
suitable for many nonindustrial applications, including interactive kiosk  
systems, entertainment management, and car park automation. Our panel  
PC is a reliable, cost-effective solution to your application's processing  
requirements.  
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PPC-150 User's Manual  
Touchscreen  
CRT Monitor  
Network  
Fax  
modem  
Speakers  
Keyboard  
Printer  
Joystick  
Mouse  
Figure 1-1:The panel PC in perspective  
Chapter 1  
General Information  
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1.2 How to Use This Manual  
This manual contains all the information you need to set up and use the  
panel PC. In addition to this manual, you may also want to consult the  
manuals for your operating system, software applications and peripherals.  
Whether you are a new or an experienced user, you will benefit more from  
this manual if you are familiar with its organization. This manual is  
divided into ten chapters, plus five appendices.  
Chapter 1 (this chapter) outlines the organization of this User's Manual,  
provides a complete specification description of the PPC-150, and  
summarizes its main features.  
Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you set up and begin  
using the panel PC as quickly as possible.  
Chapter 3 provides important information about the daily use of the panel  
PC, including using the CD-ROM drive, floppy drive and enjoying the  
panel PC's audio capabilities.  
Chapter 4 provides detailed step-by-step instructions to help you install  
the internal key components, including the CPU, hard disk drive, memory  
module, and so on.  
Chapter 5 provides a detailed description of jumper settings and connec-  
tors of the motherboard of the PPC-150.  
Chapter 6 explains the PCI bus Ethernet setup.  
Chapter 7 explains the PCI SVGA setup.  
Chapter 8 explains the audio setup.  
Chapter 9 explains the Award BIOS setup.  
Chapter 10 explains how to configure and use the optional touchscreen.  
Appendix A details the LCD specifications used in the PPC-150.  
Appendix B explains how to program the watchdog timer.  
Appendix C includes various exploded diagrams of the PPC-150. These  
diagrams will help system integrators disassemble the panel PC.  
Appendix D includes all pin assignments on the connectors.  
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PPC-150 User's Manual  
Appendix E helps users install the panel PC, which is mountable in a  
variety of ways.  
If you are a commercial user and the panel PC unit you bought is a  
complete set with CPU, hard disk drive, SDRAM, CD-ROM drive, floppy  
disk drive and PCMCIA expansion slots included, you may only need to  
read Chapters 1 through 3 regarding hardware operation. For additional  
drivers and BIOS setup information, you should read Chapters 6 through  
9. If you want to upgrade your system, you may follow the instructions in  
Chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 10 is for users who want information about the  
optional touchscreen. If you are a system integrator who wants to integrate  
the panel PC into your system, you can refer to Appendices A through E  
for information such as pin assignments and how to fully disassemble the  
panel PC.  
A suggested guideline for reading this manual is shown below:  
Systems Integrators:  
Appendices A - E  
Systems Upgrades:  
Chapter 4-5  
Commercial Users:  
Chapters 1-3, 6-9,  
10 (optional)  
Figure 1-2: How to read the PPC-150 manual  
Chapter 1  
General Information  
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1.3 Specifications  
General  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 323 x 106 mm (16.54" x 12.72" x  
4.17")  
• Weight: 6.5 kg (14.4 lbs)  
• Power supply:  
80 watts  
Input voltage: 90 VAC / 3 A ~ 260VAC / 1.5A @ 47 ~ 63 Hz  
Output voltage: +5 V @ 12 A, +12 V @ 1 A  
• Cooling fan dimensions (L x W x H):  
40 x 40 x 10 mm (1.6" x 1.6" x 0.4")  
• Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" HDD, one 12.7 mm compact  
CD-ROM drive, and one slim type 3.5" FDD  
• Front panel: IP65 protection (not for the model with SAW touch-  
screen)  
Standard PC functions  
• CPU: Intel Pentium® 75 ~ 233 MHz with MMX, P55C/P54C,  
AMD K5, K6, K6-2, Cyrix M1, M2  
• BIOS: Award 256KB Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM  
• Chipset: SiS 5582  
• 2nd level cache: On-board 512 KB Pipeline Burst SRAM  
• RAM: One 168-pin DIMM socket accepts 16 ~ 128 MB SDRAM (3.3 V)  
• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two connectors. Each  
connector has one channel and supports two IDE devices. Each channel  
supports PIO modes 0 ~ 4, DMA mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra DMA 33  
simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated for the  
CD-ROM drive. BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM boot-up.  
• Floppy disk drive: Supports up to two FDDs (720K/1.44MB). One  
built-in FDD included inside FDD housing  
• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel mode.  
BIOS configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or disabled  
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• Serial ports: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM1, 3, and  
4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with  
16C550 UARTs.  
Universal serial bus (USB) port: Supports up to two USB ports  
PCI/ISA bus expansion slot: Accepts either one ISA card or one PCI  
bus card  
• Watchdog timer: 63-level, interval 1 ~ 63 seconds.  
Automatically generates system reset or IRQ11 when the system stops  
due to a program error or EMI. Jumperless selection and software  
enabled/disabled  
• Battery: 3.0 V @ 190 mA lithium battery  
PCI SVGA/flat panel interface  
• Chipset: C&T 65555  
• Display memory: 2 MB on-board memory, supports up to 4 MB  
• Display type: Simultaneously supports CRT and flat panel displays  
(EL, LCD and gas plasma)  
• Display resolution: Supports non-interlaced CRT and LCD displays up  
to 1024 x 768 @ 65536 colors. If display memory is expanded to 4  
MB, supports CRT and LCD displays up to 1280 x 1024 with true-color  
resolution.  
Audio function  
• Chipset: ESS 1869  
• Audio controller: 16-bit codec, Full-Duplex stereo single-chip audio  
solution  
• Stereo sound: 100% DOS GAME compatible (Sound Blaster or Sound  
Blaster Pro)  
• Audio interface: Microphone in, line in, line out and game port.  
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General Information  
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PCI bus Ethernet interface  
• Chipset: Realtek RTL 8139A PCI local bus Ethernet controller  
• Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T and  
10 Base-T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM  
• 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability  
Touchscreen (optional)  
• Type: Analog resistive / SAW(Surface Acoustic Wave)  
• Resolution: Continuous / 4096 x 4096  
• Light transmission: 75% (surface meets ASTM-D-1044 standard,  
Taber abrasion test) / 91%  
• Controller: RS-232 interface (uses COM4)  
• Power consumption: +5 V @ 200 mA / +5V @ 150mA  
• Software driver: Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98,  
Windows NT 4.0 and OS/2  
• Durability: 30 million touches lifetime / 50 million touches lifetime  
Note:  
The panel PC with the optionally installed touchscreen  
will share COM4. Once the touchscreen is installed,  
COM4 cannot be used for other purposes.  
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Optional modules  
• CPU: Intel Pentium® 75 ~ 233 MHz with MMX, P55C/P54C,  
AMD K5, K6, K6-2 Cyrix M1, M2  
• Memory: 16/32/64/128 MB SDRAM  
• HDD: 2.5" HDD  
Touchscreen: Analog resistive or Surface Acoustic Wave  
CD-ROM drive: Compact 24X CD-ROM or above  
PCMCIA interface: Complies with 1995 PCMCIA card standard.  
Supports two PCMCIA card/CardBus slots. Two sockets support both a  
16-bit PCMCIA card and a 32-bit CardBus simultaneously. Hot  
insertion and removal  
Note 1:  
The PCMCIA driver is an option which does not come  
with the PCMCIA interface. For more information,  
contact your local dealer or our sales representative.  
Note 2:  
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 98,  
supports the TI1250 PCMCIA function.  
Note 3: The SAW models do not support PCMCIA cards due to  
the compact dimensions of the system.  
Environment  
Temperature:  
0°~ 45° C (32° ~ 122° F)  
• Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40 C (non-condensing)  
°
• Shock: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)  
• Power MTBF: 50,000 hrs  
• Certification: Meets CE, FCC Class B  
Chapter 1  
General Information  
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1.4 Dimensions  
Figure1-3: Dimensions of the PPC-150  
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System Setup  
A Quick Tour of the Panel PC  
Preparing for First-time Usage  
Running the Setup Program  
Installing the System Software  
Installing the Drivers  
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC  
Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar  
with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and  
ports, which are illustrated in the figures below.  
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel  
appears as shown in Figure 2-1.  
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC  
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When you look at the left side of the panel PC, you will see the floppy  
disk drive, CD-ROM drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in  
Fig. 2-2.  
Compact CD-ROM drive  
FDD eject button  
CD-ROM drive activity light  
CD-ROM eject button  
PCMCIA socket  
FDD slot  
FDD activity light  
PCMCIA eject button  
Figure 2-2: Left side view of the panel PC  
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When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will  
find the PCI/ISA expansion slot located on the left side. This slot is  
covered by a side panel cover. The sunken I/O section is at the bottom of  
the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2-3. (The I/O section includes various I/O  
ports, including serial ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB ports,  
the microphone jack, and so on.)  
PCI/ISA expansion  
slot cover  
PS/2 mouse and  
keyboard connector  
USB ports  
Ethernet jack  
Parallel port  
Serial ports  
Contrast adjust knob  
Brightness adjust knob  
Line out jack  
Line in jack  
VGA port  
Game port  
Microphone in jack  
Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC  
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Figure 2-4 shows the I/O section and power switch of the panel PC.  
Main power switch  
AC inlet  
Figure 2-4: Tilted rear view of the panel PC  
2.2 Preparing For First-time Use  
Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least  
the following items ready:  
Power cord (in the accessory box)  
Y-shaped connector (in the accessory box)  
AT keyboard  
PS/2 or serial mouse (for system software installation i.e. Microsoft  
Windows, NT, etc.)  
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2.3 Installation Procedures  
2.3.1 Connecting the power cord  
The panel PC can only be powered by an AC electrical outlet (90 ~ 260  
volts, 47 ~ 63 Hz). Be sure to always handle the power cords by holding  
the plug ends only.  
Follow these procedures in order:  
1. Connect the female end of the power cord to the AC inlet of the panel  
PC. (See Fig. 2-5.)  
2. Connect the 3-pin male plug of the power cord to an electrical outlet.  
AC inlet  
Electrical outlet  
Power cord  
Figure 2-5: Connecting the power cord  
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2.3.2 Connecting the keyboard and mouse  
1. Connect the Y-shaped adapter to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on  
the I/O section of the panel PC. (See Fig. 2-6.)  
2. Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard to the Y-shaped adapter. (See  
Fig. 2-6.)  
If you use a serial mouse and your panel PC has a touchscreen, you can  
connect the mouse to any COM port except COM4.  
Y-shaped adapter  
PS/2 mouse and  
keyboard port  
PS/2 mouse  
Keyboard  
Figure 2-6: Connecting the keyboard and mouse  
2.3.3 Switching on the power  
Switch on the power switch on the rear cover. (See Fig. 2-4.)  
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2.4 Running the BIOS Setup Program  
Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by  
your dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the  
panel PC's BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to change  
system configuration information, such as the current date and time or  
your type of hard drive. The setup program is stored in read-only memory  
(ROM). It can be accessed either when you turn on or reset the panel PC,  
by pressing the "Del" key on your keyboard immediately after powering  
on the computer.  
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special  
area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a  
battery so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system.  
Whenever you turn on the power, the system reads the settings stored in  
CMOS RAM and compares them to the equipment check conducted  
during the power on self-test (POST). If an error occurs, an error message  
will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the setup  
program.  
If you want to change the setup of BIOS, refer to Chapter 9 for more  
detailed information.  
2.5 Installing System Software  
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup  
programs which load automatically and guide you through hard disk  
preparation and operating system installation. The guidelines below will  
help you determine the steps necessary to install your operating system on  
the panel PC hard drive.  
Note:  
Some distributors and system integrators may have  
already pre-installed system software prior to shipment  
of your panel PC.  
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If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette  
into the diskette drive until the release button pops out. (See Fig. 3-1.)  
The BIOS of the panel PC supports system boot-up directly from the  
CD-ROM drive. You may also insert your system installation CD-ROM  
into the CD-ROM drive. (See Fig. 3-2.) Refer to Chapter 9 - BIOS Setup  
if you wish to change the BIOS settings.  
Power on your panel PC or reset the system by pressing the  
"Ctrl"+"Alt"+"Del" keys simultaneously. The panel PC will automatically  
load the operating system from the diskette or CD-ROM.  
If you are presented with the opening screen of a setup or installation  
program, follow the instructions on screen. The setup program will guide  
you through preparation of your hard drive, and installation of the  
operating system.  
If you are presented with an operating system command prompt, such as  
A:\>, then you must partition and format your hard drive, and manually  
copy the operating system files to it. Refer to your operating system user's  
manual for instructions on partitioning and formatting a hard drive.  
2.6 Installing the Drivers  
After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the  
Ethernet, SVGA, audio, and touchscreen functions. All the drivers except  
the CD-ROM drive driver are stored in a CD-ROM disc entitled "Drivers  
and Utilities". The CD-ROM drive driver is stored in a floppy disk. Both  
the CD-ROM and the floppy disk can be found in your accessory box.  
To set up the CD-ROM function, insert the floppy disk with the CD-ROM  
drive driver into the floppy disk drive and type "install" after the following  
prompt is displayed on screen:  
A: > INSTALL  
Press "Enter", and the installation process will be completed in a few  
seconds.  
The standard procedures for installing the Ethernet, SVGA, audio, and  
touchscreen drivers are described in Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 10 respectively.  
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For your reference, the directory of drivers on the "Drivers and Utilities"  
CD-ROM is:  
D:  
Audio (drivers)  
Document (manuals)  
Elotouch (drivers)  
LAN (Ethernet drivers)  
Microtouch (drivers)  
Utility  
VGA (drivers)  
The utility directory includes multimedia programs. Refer to the  
README.TXT file inside the BIOS folder for more detailed information.  
The various drivers and utilities in the CD-ROM disc have their own text  
files which help users install the drivers and understand their functions.  
These files are a very useful supplement to the information in this manual.  
Note:  
The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-150 panel  
PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt,  
check Advantech's web site or contact our application  
engineers for the latest information regarding drivers  
and utlities.  
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Using the Panel PC  
Floppy Drive  
CD-ROM Drive  
PCMCIA Sockets  
PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard  
Audio Interface  
PCI/ISA Bus Expansion  
Parallel Port  
Serial COM Ports  
VGA Port  
Game Port  
USB Ports  
Audio Interface  
Ethernet  
Adjusting the LCD Contrast and  
Brightness  
Touchscreen (Optional)  
3.1 Introduction  
This chapter describes basic features and procedures for using the panel  
PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, I/O ports,  
touchscreen, and so on.  
3.2 Floppy Drive  
To insert a diskette, hold it with your left hand, between your thumb and  
your other fingers, and push it toward the drive. (See Fig. 3-1.) Slide the  
disk until it clicks into place. Note that new diskettes must be formatted by  
your operating system before you can use them for data storage. See your  
operating system manual for details.  
To eject a diskette, first ensure that the drive activity light is off, and then  
press the eject button on the drive. When the diskette pops out of the  
drive, remove it and store it properly.  
Floppy disk drive  
Floppy disk  
Figure 3-1: Inserting and ejecting a floppy diskette  
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3.3 CD-ROM Drive  
To insert a CD-ROM disc, press the eject button of the CD-ROM drive.  
The yellow activity light will flash and the front panel will come out a  
short distance. Using your fingertips, hold the top and bottom of the front  
panel and pull it outward to the very end. (See Fig 3-2.) Align the center  
hole of the CD-ROM disc with the center circle of the CD-ROM holding  
plate. Press the transparent ring around the center hole of the CD-ROM  
until you hear a click. Push the front panel of the CD-ROM drive back to  
its original place.  
To eject a CD-ROM disc, first ensure that the drive activity light is off.  
Then press the eject button on the drive. When the disc pops out of the  
drive, remove it and store it properly.  
CD-ROM  
holding plate  
CD-ROM  
Figure 3-2: Inserting and ejecting a CD-ROM disc  
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3.4 PCMCIA  
PCMCIA cards are inserted and ejected in much the same way as  
diskettes.  
To insert a PCMCIA card, align the card with the socket and slide the card  
into the socket until it locks into place. Note that some PCMCIA memory  
cards must be prepared by your operating system before you can use them  
for data storage. See your PCMCIA card manual for details.  
To eject a PCMCIA card, first ensure that the panel PC is not accessing  
the memory card or device. Then press the appropriate eject button on the  
socket. When the card pops out of the socket, remove it and store it  
properly.  
PCMCIA socket  
PCMCIA card  
Eject button  
Figure 3-3: Inserting and ejecting a PCMCIA card  
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USB  
PS/2  
keyboard  
mouse  
Network  
Printer  
Figure 3-4: Using the I/O interface (upper level ports excluding COM ports)  
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CD-ROM  
player  
CRT  
monitor  
Serial  
mouse  
Headphones  
Microphone Joystick  
Figure 3-5: Using the I/O interface (lower level ports and COM ports)  
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3.5 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard  
If you wish to use a full-size desktop keyboard and PS/2 mouse with your  
panel PC, follow these instructions:  
1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off.  
2. Connect the Y-shaped adapter to the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on  
the rear bottom side of the rear cover. (See Fig. 3-4 and Fig. 2-6.)  
3. Attach the keyboard to the 5-pin port of the Y-shaped adapter.  
4. Attach the PS/2 mouse to the 6-pin female PS/2 port of the Y-shaped  
adapter.  
5. Turn on the panel PC.  
3.6 PCI/ISA Bus Expansion  
The panel PC supports PCI and ISA bus expansion cards. To integrate a  
new PCI or ISA bus card into your system, follow these instructions:  
1. Turn off the panel PC.  
2. Unscrew the two screws on the top of the PCI/ISA bus expansion slot  
cover, and remove this cover.  
3. Remove the metal plate by unscrewing the single attaching screw.  
4. Insert the PCI or ISA bus card into the PCI/ISA slot of the riser card.  
(See Fig. 3-6 overleaf.)  
5. Run the setup program within your operating system to configure your  
system.  
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PCI/ISA  
expansion  
slot cover  
PCI/ISA bus  
card  
Metal plate  
Figure 3-6: PCI/ISA bus expansion  
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3.7 Parallel Port  
The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for  
improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other  
devices.  
To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:  
1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.  
2. Connect the 25-pin male connector of the printer cable to the 25-pin  
female port on the panel PC labelled "parallel port".  
3. If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to your printer,  
and fasten any retaining screws. A typical parallel printer connection is  
illustrated in Fig. 3-4.  
4. Turn on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have  
connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.  
5. If necessary, run the panel PC's BIOS setup program to configure the  
parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software  
operating environment.  
3.8 Serial COM Ports  
There are four serial COM ports on the bottom of the rear cover. You can  
easily attach a serial device to the panel PC, such as an external modem or  
mouse. Follow these instructions:  
1. Be sure the panel PC and any other peripherial devices you may have  
connected to the panel PC are turned off.  
2. Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC's serial  
port. (See Fig. 3-5.) If necessary, attach the other end of the interface  
cable to your serial device. Fasten any retaining screws.  
3. Turn on any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the  
panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.  
4. Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied your serial device(s) for  
instructions on configuring your operating environment to recognize  
the device(s).  
5. Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings to  
change the mode of the COM ports. (See Section 5.3.)  
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3.9 VGA Port  
An external VGA-compatible device may be connected to the system  
through the 15-pin external port located on the rear of the system unit. The  
panel PC simultaneously supports an external CRT monitor in addition to  
its own LCD display.  
1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off.  
2. Connect the external monitor to the system. (See Fig. 3-5.)  
3. Turn on the panel PC and the external monitor.  
3.10 Game Port  
An external game device may be connected to the system through the  
15-pin external port located on the rear of the system unit.  
1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off.  
2. Connect the external joystick or game device to the system. (See Fig.  
3-5.)  
3. Turn on the panel PC and the external joystick or game device (if  
applicable).  
4. Install the driver before you use the joystick or game device.  
3.11 USB Ports  
An external USB device may be connected to the system through the 4-pin  
USB ports located on the rear side of the system unit.  
1. Connect the external device to the system. (See Fig. 3-4.)  
2. The USB ports support hot plug-in connection. You should install the  
device driver before you use the device.  
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3.12 Audio Interface  
The audio interface includes three jacks: microphone in, line out and line  
in. (See Fig. 3-5.) Their functions are:  
Microphone in: Use an external microphone to record voice and sound.  
Line out: Output audio to external devices such as speakers or earphones.  
Line in: Input audio from an external CD player or radio.  
1. Connect the audio device to the system. (See Fig. 3-5.)  
2. Install the driver before you use the device.  
3.13 Ethernet  
External devices on your network may be connected to the system through  
the external ethernet port located on the rear side of the system unit.  
1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off.  
2. Connect the external device(s) to the panel PC. (See Fig. 3-4.)  
3. Turn on the panel PC and the external device(s).  
4. Under DOS, run the RSET8139 program to check the hardware  
network status before installing the Ethernet driver.  
5. Run the Ethernet driver to connect up to the network.  
3.14 Adjusting the LCD Contrast and Brightness  
The contrast control knob does not function because the PPC-150 includes  
the TFT LCD display. Only panel PCs with DSTN LCD displays have this  
function.  
The brightness control knob allows you to adjust the brightness of the  
LCD display panel.  
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3.15Touchscreen (Optional)  
The touchscreen is connected to COM4. Its function is similar to that of a  
mouse. The only difference is that you put your fingertip on the screen to  
move the cursor.  
You will need to install the touchscreen driver before it will work. The  
touchscreen drivers for various operating systems are stored on the  
CD-ROM disc inside the accessory box. The touchscreen manual can also  
be found on this disc. Read Chapter 10 of this manual carefully before you  
install the driver.  
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Hardware Installation  
and Upgrading  
Overview of Hardware Installation  
and Upgrading  
Disassembling the Panel PC  
Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive  
(HDD)  
Installing the Central Processing Unit  
(CPU)  
Installing the SDRAM Memory  
Module  
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive  
(FDD)  
Installing the CD-ROM Drive  
4.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and  
Upgrading  
The panel PC consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a plastic  
rear panel and a shielding case. Your HDD, SDRAM, power supply, CPU,  
and so on are all readily accessible by removing the rear panel and  
shielding case. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be easily  
completed after removing the rear panel and shielding case.  
If you are a systems integrator and need to know how to completely  
disassemble the panel PC, you can find more useful information in  
Appendix C.  
Warning! Do not remove the rear cover until you have verified  
that no power is flowing within the panel PC. Power  
must be switched off and the power cord must be  
unplugged. Every time you service the panel PC, you  
should be aware of this.  
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4.2 Disassembling the Panel PC  
The following are standard procedures for disassembling the panel PC  
before you upgrade your system. All procedures are illustrated in Fig. 4-1.  
1. Unscrew the seven screws that secure the rear cover, then remove the  
cover.  
2. Unscrew the two screws of the PCI/ISA expansion PCB, and remove it.  
3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the CPU cover.  
4. Remove the floppy drive, HDD, and CD-ROM cables; then remove  
the side panel.  
5. Unscrew the ten screws of the shielding case, and remove it.  
6. Detach the ventilation fan power cable.  
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Rear panel  
CPU cover  
PCI/ISA  
expansion PCB  
Side panel  
Figure 4-1: Disassembling the rear panel of the panel PC  
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4.3 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)  
You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard  
disk drive to the panel PC's internal controller which uses a PCI local-bus  
interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer and  
allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following are instructions  
for installation:  
1. Detach and remove the rear cover and side panel.  
2. There is a metal plate holding the HDD on the upper right-hand side of  
the shielding case. (See Fig. 4-2.) Remove the two screws on the metal  
plate.  
3. Push the metal plate to the right and remove it from the two lugs of  
shielding case.  
4. Place the HDD on the metal plate, and tighten the four screws from the  
bottom of the metal plate.  
5. The HDD cable (1 x 44-pin to 1 x 44-pin) is next to the metal plate.  
Connect the HDD cable to the HDD. The another end of the HDD  
cable is connected to the PC board (J7). Make sure that the red/blue  
wire corresponds to Pin 1 on the connector, which is labeled on the  
board. Plug the other end of the cable into the IDE hard drive, with Pin  
1 on the cable corresponding to Pin 1 on the hard drive.  
2.5" HDD  
Metal plate  
Lugs  
Figure 4-2: Installing the primary 2.5" HDD  
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4.4 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The panel PC's central processing unit (CPU) can be upgraded to improve  
system performance. The panel PC provides one 321-pin ZIF (Zero  
Insertion Force) socket (Socket 7) which is backward compatible with ZIF  
Socket 5 processors. The CPU must come with an attached heatsink and  
CPU fan to prevent overheating. The panel PC comes with one CPU fan  
with a unique connector in the accessory box.  
Warning! The CPU may be damaged if operated without a  
heatsink and a fan.  
Warning! Always disconnect the power cord from your panel PC  
when you are working on it. Do not make connections  
while the power is on as sensitive electronic components  
can be damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only  
experienced electronics personnel should open the panel PC.  
1. Detach and remove the rear cover, shielding case and side panel.  
2. Detach the flat cables of the HDD, FDD and CD-ROM drives.  
3. Unscrew the ten screws of the shielding case and remove the case.  
4. Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways  
away from the socket, then upwards at an angle of 90 degrees.  
5. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched corner of the  
CPU (with the white dot) should point towards the end of the lever.  
The end of the lever is the blank area where one hole is missing from  
the corner of the square array of pin holes. An arrowhead printed on  
the motherboard points to the end of the lever. (See Fig. 4-3 overleaf.)  
6. Slide the CPU in gently. It should insert easily. If not, pull the lever up  
a little more and make sure the pins of the CPU correspond with the  
holes of the socket. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE!  
7. Press the lever down. The plate will slide forward.  
8. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU and tighten it with the heatsink  
clip (shown in Fig. 4-3).  
9. Attach the CPU fan to the CPU heatsink with the four screws.  
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10. Connect the power cable of the CPU fan to the 2-pin connector (J12).  
11. After changing the CPU, you must set jumpers, including those for the  
PCI bus clock (JP8), system/PCI clock (JP11), frequency ratio (JP14),  
and voltage (JP13). (See Section 5.2.)  
12. To remove the CPU, pull the lever out to the side a little and raise it as  
far as it will go. Lift out the CPU chip.  
NOTE!  
When you install a new CPU, be sure to adjust the  
board jumper settings. Improper settings may damage  
the CPU. (See Chapter 5 for jumper settings.)  
CPU fan  
Heat sink  
clip  
Heat sink  
CPU  
Lever  
Socket 7  
Figure 4-3: Installing the CPU  
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4.5 Installing the SDRAM Memory Module  
You can install from 16 MB to 128 MB of SDRAM memory. The panel  
PC system provides one 168-pin DIMM (Double Inline Memory Module)  
socket and supports 3.3 V SDRAM with a minimum speed of 12 ns.  
Note:  
The module can fit into the socket only one way. Pin 1 of  
the DIMM module must line up with the small arrowhead  
printed on the motherboard next to the DIMM socket.  
The golden pins of the module must point down into the  
DIMM socket.  
1. Detach and remove the rear cover and CPU cover.  
2. Push the two white eject levers on each side of the DIMM outward  
until they are separated from the black vertical posts. (See Fig. 4-4.)  
3. Insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of 90 degrees.  
4. Push the two eject levers towards the vertical posts at each end of the  
socket until the module is upright.  
SDRAM  
Figure 4-4: Installing the SDRAM  
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4.6 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)  
Installation of a floppy disk drive is similar to that for a hard disk drive.  
The metal plate for holding the FDD is on the left side of the shielding  
case. The 26-pin yellow FPC cable is for connecting the FDD. Only 3.5"  
floppy disk drives (720 KB and 1.44 MB) can be attached to the metal  
plate.  
1. Detach and remove the rear cover and side panel.  
2. There is a metal plate for holding the FDD on the right side of the  
shielding case. (See Fig. 4-5.) Unscrew the two screws on the upper  
side of the metal plate.  
3. Push the metal plate to the right and remove it from the two lugs of the  
shielding case.  
4. Place the FDD on the metal plate. Tighten the four smaller screws  
located on each side of the metal plate.  
5. Connect the yellow FDD cable (26-pin to 26-pin) which is next to the  
metal plate of the FDD. The other end of the FDD cable is connected  
to connector J8 on the PC board.  
6. Attach the two screws of the metal plate to the original hole.  
3.5" floppy drive  
Metal plate  
Figure 4-5: Installing the FDD  
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4.7 Installing the CD-ROM Drive  
The compact CD-ROM drive used in the panel PC is not the common  
5.25" CD-ROM drive seen in computer shops. It is the kind widely used  
in notebook computers. Install the CD-ROM drive as follows:  
1. Detach and remove the rear cover, side panel and CPU cover.  
2. Fasten the retaining clip on the CD-ROM drive with the two screws.  
3. Slide the slim CD-ROM drive into the CD-ROM slot. (See Fig. 4-6.)  
4. Attach the two screws on the side panel of the CD-ROM slot.  
5. Connect the 40-pin CD-ROM cable (which has a small converting  
PCB at its end) to the CD-ROM drive. The other end of the cable is  
connected to CD-ROM connector J9 on the motherboard.  
6. Rotate the retaining spring, to secure the CD-ROM connector (with  
converting PCB) in place.  
CD-ROM  
connector  
Retaining  
spring  
Compact  
CD-ROM drive  
Figure 4-6: Installing the CD-ROM drive  
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Jumper Settings and  
Connectors  
This chapter tells how to set up the panel  
PC hardware, including instructions on  
setting jumpers and connecting peripherals,  
switches and indicators. Be sure to read  
all the safety precautions before you begin  
the installation procedures.  
Jumpers and Connectors  
CPU Installation and Upgrading  
COM Port Interface  
VGA Interface  
Watchdog Timer Configuration  
5.1 Jumpers and Connectors  
5.1.1 Setting jumpers  
You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your application  
by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. 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. To “close” a  
jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper you  
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2,  
and 3. In this case, you would connect either pins 1 and 2 or pins 2 and 3.  
3
2
1
Open  
Closed  
Closed 2 - 3  
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:  
1
Open  
Closed  
Closed 2 - 3  
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.  
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your  
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before  
you make any changes.  
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5.1.2 Jumpers  
The motherboard of the panel PC has a number of jumpers that allow you  
to configure your system to suit your applications. The table below lists  
the function of each of the board’s jumpers.  
Table 5-1: Jumpers and their functions  
Label  
JP1  
JP2  
JP3  
JP4  
Function  
COM3 RI pin setting (Reserved)  
COM4 RI pin setting (Reserved)  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
Panel VCC setting  
JP5  
JP6  
JP7  
ENVEE pin setting  
JP8  
PCI bus clock setting  
JP9  
Panel type select  
JP10  
JP11  
JP12  
JP13  
JP14  
JP15  
JP16  
JP17  
Cyrix linear mode enable  
System/PCI clock setting  
CMOS clear for external RTC  
CPU VCORE voltage setting  
CPU frequency ratio setting  
Watchdog timer action  
Reset  
CMOS clear for 5582 internal RTC (Reserved)  
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5.1.3 Locating jumpers  
JP14: CPU frequency ratio setting  
JP13: CPU VCORE voltage setting  
JP11: System/PCI clock setting  
JP9: Panel type select  
JP17: CMOS  
clear for  
internal RTC  
JP6: Panel Vcc  
setting  
JP7: ENVEE  
pin setting  
JP15:  
Watchdog  
timer action  
JP8: PCI bus  
clock setting  
JP10: Cyrix  
linear mode  
enable  
JP16: Reset  
JP5: COM2  
RS-232/422/485  
setting  
JP12: CMOS  
clear for  
external RTC  
JP2: COM4 RI  
pin setting  
(Reserved)  
JP4: COM2  
RS-232/422/485  
setting  
JP3: COM2  
RS-232/422/485  
setting  
JP1: COM3 RI  
pin setting  
(Reserved)  
Figure 5-1: Locating jumpers on the PPC-150 motherboard  
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5.1.4 Connectors  
On-board connectors link the panel PC to external devices such as hard  
disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of  
the board’s connectors.  
Table 5-2: Panel PC connectors  
Label  
J1  
J2  
J3  
J4  
J5  
J6  
J7  
J8  
Function  
IR connector (Reserved)  
Flat panel display connector  
Flat panel display connector  
Internal COM4 connector  
Touchscreen power connector  
Sandisk SSD connector  
EIDE hard disk driver connector  
Floppy drive connector  
J9  
CD-ROM connector  
J10  
J11  
J12  
J13  
J15  
J16  
CPU fan power connector  
PCI/ISA bus expansion connector  
Fan power connector  
AT power connector  
Internal speaker connector (Reserved)  
Inverter power connector  
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5.1.5 Locating connectors  
J10: CPU fan power  
connector  
J7: EIDE hard disk  
drive connector  
J6: Sandisk SSD  
connector  
J11: PCI/ISA  
bus expansion  
connector  
J12: Fan power  
connector  
J3: Flat panel  
display connector  
J5: Touchscreen  
power connector  
J4: Internal COM4  
connector  
J13: AT power  
connector  
J2: Flat panel  
display connector  
J16: Inverter  
power  
connector  
J9: CD-ROM  
connector  
J8: Floppy drive  
connector  
J15: Internal  
speaker  
connector  
(Reserved)  
J1: IR connector  
(Reserved)  
Figure 5-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-150 motherboard  
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5.2 CPU Installation and Upgrading  
You can upgrade to a higher power Pentium®, AMD or Cyrix processor at  
any time. Simply remove the old CPU, install the new one, and set the  
jumpers for the new CPU type and speed.  
5.2.1 System clock setting (JP11, JP8)  
JP11 and JP8 are used to set the CPU and PCI bus speeds respectively, to  
optimize the system's performance. The system chipset will sense the JP8  
setting to get the bus frequency, then adjust its internal timing. JP11 is  
used to set the CPU and PCI clock. Refer to the CPU speed reference  
table for instructions on adjusting the internal clocks according to the base  
CPU speed.  
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Table 5-3: System/PCI clock setting (JP11)  
PCI clock  
CPU clock  
25 MHz  
50 MHz  
1
1
1
1
1
1
30 MHz  
33 MHz  
28 MHz  
38 MHz  
60 MHz  
66 MHz  
55 MHz  
75 MHz  
83 MHz  
42 MHz  
(Reserved)  
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Table 5-4: PCI bus clock setting (JP8)  
PCI clock  
* CPUCLK/2  
1
32MHz  
1
* default setting  
5.2.2 CPU core voltage setting (JP13)  
JP13 must be set to match the CPU type. The following chart shows the  
proper jumper settings for their respective VCC (CORE). (The VCC (I/O) for the  
CPU is fixed at 3.3 V.)  
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Table 5-5: CPU voltage setting (JP13)  
VCC (CORE)  
VCC (CORE)  
VCC (CORE)  
VCC (CORE)  
1.30 V  
1.35 V  
1.40 V  
1.45 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1.50 V  
1.55 V  
1.60 V  
1.65 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1.70 V  
1.75 V  
1.80 V  
1.85 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1.90 V  
1.95 V  
2.00 V  
2.05 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
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VCC (CORE)  
VCC (CORE)  
VCC (CORE)  
NONE  
2.10 V  
2.20 V  
2.30 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2.40 V  
2.50 V  
2.60 V  
2.70 V  
10  
8
9
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2.80 V  
2.90 V  
3.00 V  
3.10 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
3.20 V  
3.30 V  
3.40 V  
3.50 V  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
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5.2.3 CPU frequency ratio setting (JP14)  
Table 5-6: CPU frequency ratio (for Intel) (JP14)  
P55C  
P54C  
3.5x  
1.5x  
1
3
5
2
4
6
2x  
2x  
1
3
5
2
4
6
3x  
3x  
1
3
5
2
4
6
2.5x  
2.5x  
1
3
5
2
4
6
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Table 5-7: CPU frequency ratio (for AMD K6, K6-2) (JP14)  
2x  
3x  
4x  
5x  
2.5x  
3.5x  
4.5x  
5.5x  
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
2
1
2
3
5
4
6
3
5
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
4
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5.2.4 CMOS clear for external RTC (JP12)  
Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the  
power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the  
jumper back to “3.0 V Battery On” before turning on the  
power supply.  
Table 5-8: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP12)  
* normal operation  
1
1
2
2
Clear CMOS  
* default setting  
5.2.5 Cyrix linear mode enable (JP10)  
The panel PC supports Cyrix M1 CPU with its linear access mode on L2  
cache. This mode is set through JP10.  
Table 5-9: Cyrix linear mode enable (JP10)  
* open = disable (normal operation)  
2
1
closed = Cyrix linear mode  
2
1
* default setting  
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5.2.6 Reset system (JP16)  
Table 5-10: Reset system (JP16)  
* open = normal operation  
2
1
closed = reset system  
2
1
* default setting  
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5.3 COM-port Interface  
The panel PC provides four serial ports (COM1, 3, 4: RS-232; COM2: RS-  
232/422/485) in one COM port connector.  
5.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4, JP5)  
COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode.  
This is done via JP3, JP4 and JP5.  
Table 5-11: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4)  
* RS-232  
RS-422/485  
2
6
5
2
6
5
JP4  
JP4  
1
1
2
6
5
2
6
5
JP3  
JP3  
1
1
* default setting  
Table 5-12: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5)  
* RS-232  
RS-422  
RS-485  
2
4
6
2
4
6
5
2
4
6
5
1
3
5
1
3
1
3
* default setting  
The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1, 2, 3, and 4 are fixed.  
However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters later  
you can do this in the system BIOS setup. The table overleaf shows the  
default settings for the panel PC’s serial ports.  
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COM1 and COM2 are one set. You can exchange the address range and  
interrupt IRQ of COM1 for the address range and interrupt IRQ of COM2.  
After exchanging, COM1's address range is 2F8 ~ 2FF and its request IRQ  
is IRQ3: and COM2's address range is 3F8 ~ 3FF and its interrupt IRQ is  
IRQ4.  
COM3 and COM4 are another set. Their selectable function is the same as  
the COM1/COM2 set.  
Table 5-13: PPC-150 serial port default settings  
Port  
Address Range  
3F8 ~ 3FF  
Interrupt  
IRQ4  
IRQ3  
IRQ10  
IRQ5  
COM1  
COM2  
COM3  
COM4  
2F8 ~ 2FF  
3E8 ~ 3EF  
2E8 ~ 2EF  
5.3.2 COM3/COM4/RI pin setting (JP2, JP1) (Reserved)  
Table 5-14: COM4/RI pin setting (JP2)  
+5 V output  
+12 V output  
* RI output  
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
* default setting  
Table 5-15: COM3/RI pin setting (JP1)  
+5 V output  
+12 V output  
* RI output  
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
* default setting  
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5.4 VGA Interface  
The panel PC's’s PCI SVGA interface can drive conventional CRT displays  
and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, including  
electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD and active LCD  
displays. The board has two connectors to support these displays  
simultaneously; one for standard CRT VGA monitors and one for flat  
panel displays.  
CRT display port information can be found in Section 3.9 - VGA Port.  
The pin assignments for the flat panel display connector, backlight  
connector and other related connectors are described in the appendices.  
5.4.1 LCD panel power setting (JP6)  
The panel PC's’s PCI SVGA interface supports 5 V and 3.3 V LCD  
displays. By changing the setting of JP6, you can select the panel video  
signal level to be 5 V or 3.3 V.  
Table 5-16: Panel VCC setting (JP6)  
* 5 V  
3.3 V  
1
2
3
1
2
3
* default setting  
Configuration of the VGA interface is done exclusively via the software  
utility. You do not have to set any jumpers. Refer to Chapter 8 for  
software setup details.  
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5.4.2 Panel type select (JP9)  
Table 5-17: Panel type select (JP9)  
Maximum  
Resolution  
Display  
Type  
Maximum  
Resolution  
Display  
Type  
1. 1024 x 768  
DSTN color  
2. 1280 x 1024 TFT color  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
3. 640 x 480  
DSTN color  
4. 800 x 600  
DSTN color  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
5. 640 x 480  
SHARP TFT color  
6. 640 x 480  
18-bit TFT color  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7. 1024 x 768  
TFT color  
8. 800 x 600  
TFT color  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
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Maximum  
Resolution  
Display  
Type  
Maximum  
Resolution  
Display  
Type  
9. 800 x 600  
TFT color  
10. 800 x 600  
TFT color  
(44 K BIOS only)  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
11. 800 x 600  
DSTN color  
12. 800 x 600  
DSTN color  
(44 K BIOS only)  
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
13.1024 x 768 TFT color  
(44 K BIOS only)  
14. 1280 x 1024 DSTN color  
(44 K BIOS only)  
7
5
3
1
8
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
6
4
2
15. 1024 x 600 TFT color  
(48•K BIOS only)  
16. 1024 x 600  
TFT color  
7
5
3
1
8
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
6
4
2
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5.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration  
An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which  
EMP (electromagnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invaluable  
protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup involves  
one jumper and running the control software. (Refer to Appendix B.)  
5.5.1 Watchdog activity selection (JP15)  
When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a  
halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can  
be set via jumper JP15 as shown below:  
Table 5-18: Watchdog activity selection (JP15)  
* System reset  
IRQ11  
3
2
1
1
3
2
1
* default setting  
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PCI Bus Ethernet  
Interface  
This chapter provides information on  
Ethernet configuration.  
Introduction  
Installation of Ethernet Driver  
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Installation for MS-DOS &  
WINDOWS 3.1  
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Installation for WINDOWS 95/98  
Installation for WINDOWS NT  
Further Information  
6.1 Introduction  
The PPC-150 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset  
which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD stan-  
dards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is also both  
100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be config-  
ured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the utility disk.  
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot  
feature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the  
appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are  
combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS  
setup.  
6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver  
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You must  
know which operating system you are using in your PPC-150, and then  
refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the  
steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully  
complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with instructions for  
MS-DOS or WINDOWS.  
Note 1:  
The windows illustrations in this chapter are examples  
only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay  
attention to the instructions which then appear on your  
screen.  
Note 2:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this  
chapter.  
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6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS & WINDOWS 3.1  
If you want to set up your Ethernet connection under the MS-DOS  
or Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server  
operation system. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server,Netware  
and so on.  
Then choose the correct driver to install in your panel PC.  
The installation procedures for various servers can be found in the  
directory path "LAN/TXT/*" of the drivers and utilities CD-ROM,  
where * is your server model.  
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6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95  
a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel", "System".  
b. Click "Device Manager", "Other  
Devices" item.  
1.  
c. Remove " PCI Ethernet Controller"  
item.  
a.Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel", and "Network" icon.  
b. Click "Add" button.  
2.  
3.  
a. Select "Adapter", and then click "OK"  
button.  
a. Press "Have Disk..." button.  
4.  
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a. Type the path "D:\LAN\WIN95".  
b. Click "OK" button.  
5.  
6.  
a.Choose the lightened "Realtek..." item.  
b. Click "OK" button.  
a. Press "Add..." button to select  
suitalbe services or protocal.  
b. Press "OK" button to finish network  
configuration.  
7.  
a. Press "Yes" button to start your  
computer.  
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a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel", "System".  
b. Click "Device Manager", "Other  
Devices" item.  
1.  
c. Remove " PCI Ethernet Controller"  
item.  
a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel", and "Network" icon.  
b. Click "Add" button.  
2.  
a. Select "Adapter", and then click "OK"  
button.  
3.  
4.  
a. Press "Have Disk..." button.  
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a. Type the path "D:\LAN\WIN98".  
b. Click "OK" button.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
a.Choose the lightened " Realtek..." item.  
b. Click "OK" button.  
a. Press "OK" button to restart your  
computer.  
b. After rebooting, win98 can  
recognise RTL8139 and ask you to  
insert "Windows98" CD-ROM.  
a. Press "Finish" button.  
8.  
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a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel", and then double click  
"Network" icon.  
b. Choose the "Adapters" label.  
c. Click the "Add" button.  
1.  
a.Press "Have Disk..." button.  
2.  
a. Insert the "Drivers and Utilities"  
CD-ROM.  
3.  
4.  
b. Fill the path " D:\LAN\WINNT".  
c. Press the "OK" button.  
a. Choose the "RTL8139..." item.  
b. Click the "OK" button.  
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a. Choose suitable RTL8139 Duplex  
mode for your application.  
b. Click "OK" button.  
5.  
a. Finish network configuration , and  
then click the "OK" button.  
6.  
a. Press "Yes" button to restart your  
computer.  
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6.3 Further Information  
Realtek web: www.realtek.com.tw  
Advantech web: www.advantech-usa.com or www.advantech.com.tw  
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PCI SVGA Setup  
Introduction  
Installation of SVGA Driver  
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Installation for WINDOWS 95/98  
Installation for WINDOWS NT  
Installation for OS/2  
Further Information  
7.1 Introduction  
The PPC-150 has an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifi-  
cations and features are described as follows:  
Chipset  
The PPC-150 uses a C&T 65555 chipset for its PCI/SVGA controller. It  
supports many popular LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and  
conventional analog CRT monitors. The 65555 VGA BIOS supports  
monochrome LCD, EL, color TFT and STN LCD flat panel displays. In  
addition, it also supports interlaced and non-interlaced analog monitors  
(color and monochrome VGA) in high-resolution modes while  
maintaining complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital monitors  
(i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported. Multiple frequency  
(multisync) monitors are handled as if they were analog monitors.  
Display memory  
With on-board 2 MB display memory, the VGA controller can drive CRT  
displays or color panel displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 64 K  
colors. The display memory can be expanded to 4 MB for true-color  
resolution of 1024 x 768.  
Display types  
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PPC-150 can be  
set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on  
both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display  
mode. The CD-ROM disc includes three *.COM files in the subdirectory  
Utility\vga\ which can be used to configure the display. In order to  
use these configuration programs, type the file name and path at the DOS  
prompt.  
CT.COM: Enables CRT display only  
FP.COM: Enables panel display only  
SM.COM: Enables both displays simultaneously  
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7.2 Installation of SVGA driver  
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the  
procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you  
you are using within your PPC-150.  
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only.  
You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay  
attention to the instructions which then appear on your  
screen.  
Note 1:  
Note 2:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this  
chapter.  
<Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the  
keyboard.  
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7.3 Further Information  
For further information about the PCI/SVGA installation in your  
PPC-150, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists,  
visit the following web resources:  
C&T web site: www.chips.com  
Advantech web sites: www.advantech.com  
www.advantech.com.tw  
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Audio  
Introduction  
Installation of Audio Driver  
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Installation for WINDOWS NT  
Installation for OS/2  
8.1 Introduction  
The PPC-150 on-board audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound  
and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the ES1869 audio controller  
from ESS Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record, compress, and  
play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer control. The  
PPC-150 on board audio interface also supports the Plug and Play (PnP)  
standard and provides PnP configuration for audio, FM, and MPU-104  
logical devices. It is compatible with Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro  
version 3.01, voice, and music functions. The ESFM  
synthesizer is register compatible with the OPL3 and has extended  
capabilities.  
8.2 Installation of Audio Driver  
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures  
detailed below. You must know which operating system you are using in  
your PPC-150, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart.  
Just follow the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and  
successfully complete the installation, even though you are not familiar  
with instructions for MS-DOS or WINDOWS.  
Note:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this  
chapter.  
8.2.1 Installation of MS-DOS  
The ES1869 audio controller supports PC games and applications for  
Sound Blaster and SoundBlaster Pro, with no need for a device driver in a  
DOS environment. The default settings for the audio controller in DOS  
are:  
Address: 220H  
DMA: 1  
IRQ: 9  
MPU-401: Disabled  
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8.2.2 Changing settings in DOS  
The audio controller settings can be changed in the DOS environment by  
using the DOS SETUP utility located in the UTILITY subdirectory of the  
CD-ROM. To change the settings, simply type DOSSET at the DOS  
prompt. Follow the instructions on screen to choose the new settings for  
the ES1869 audio controller.  
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8.2.3 Controlling volume in DOS  
The ES1869 audio controller provides software control of the settings for  
audio volumes. The VOLUME CONTROL utility located in the  
UTILITY\Audio\subdirectory of the CD-ROM is used to control the  
volume settings in DOS. To control the volume settings, simply type  
"ESSVOL" at the DOS prompt with appropriate parameters. The script for  
ESSVOL is:  
ESSVOL [/?] [/v:xx] [/l:xx] [/w:xx] [/m:xx]  
[/c:xx] [/s:xx] [/a:xx]  
no option  
Display all volume settings  
Display this message  
/?  
/v  
/l  
/w  
/m  
/c  
/s  
/a  
/p  
xx  
Change master volume  
Change line volume  
Change wave volume  
Change microphone volume  
Change CD volume  
Change synthesizer volume  
Change AuxB volume  
Change PC speaker volume  
Volume. Note: no xxmeans 0  
The value range for volume is 0 ~ 15.  
(The PC speaker volume range is 0 ~ 7.)  
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Note:  
The following windows illustrations are examples only.  
You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay  
attention to the instructions which then appear on your  
screen.  
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a. Remove items related to ESS1869 in  
"Other devices" folder of Device  
Manager.  
b. Click "Close" button to escape " Device  
Manager".  
c. Click "Add new hardware" icon, "Next".  
1.  
a. Select "No", and then click "Next" button.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
a. Choose "Sound, Video and game  
controllers" item.  
b. Click "Next" button.  
a. Press "Have Disk..." button.  
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a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities " CD-ROM.  
b. Type the path "D:\Audio\win95"  
c. Click "OK" button.  
5.  
a. Select "ES1869 Control interface" item.  
b. Press "Ok" button.  
6.  
a. Insert "Windows 95" CD-ROM to load  
related files.  
b. Click "OK" button.  
7.  
a. Press "Yes" button to start your  
computer.  
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a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control  
Panel".  
b. Double click "Multimedia" icon.  
1.  
a. Select the "Devices" item.  
b. Click the "Add..." button.  
2.  
a. Choose "Unlisted or Updated  
Driver" item.  
b. Click the "OK" button.  
3.  
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a. Insert "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM.  
b. Type the path "D:\Audio\NT40"  
c. Click "OK" button.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
a. Select the highlighted ESS item.  
b. Press the "Ok" button.  
a. Press the "Restart Now" button to  
reboot your computer.  
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Award BIOS Setup  
This chapter describes how to set BIOS  
configuration data.  
9.1 Award BIOS Setup  
The PPC-150 comes with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM  
setup for your system. This chip serves as an interface between the  
processor and the rest of the mainboard's components. This chapter  
explains the information contained in the setup program and tells you how  
to modify the settings according to your system configuration. Some setup  
items will not be explained, because it is recommended that users do not  
change such items.  
Note:  
Values for the various setup items that appear on your  
own screen (including default values) may not be the  
same as the values shown on the screen figures in this  
chapter. This is because the BIOS is revised and  
updated from time to time. If in doubt, check  
Advantech's web site for the latest BIOS versions and  
related information.  
9.2 CMOS Setup Utility  
Figure 9-1: Setup program initial screen  
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A setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM  
that allows the configuration settings to be changed. This program is  
executed when the user changes the system configuration; when the user  
changes the system backup battery; or when the system detects a  
configuration error and asks the user to run the setup program. At  
power-on RAM testing, the message "Press DEL to enter Setup" appears.  
After pressing the "DEL" key, the CMOS setup utility screen will appear  
as shown in Fig. 9-1. Use the arrow keys to select and press "Enter" to run  
the selected program.  
9.3 Standard CMOS Setup  
Figure 9-2: CMOS setup screen  
The standard CMOS setup screen is shown above. System BIOS  
automatically detects memory size, so no changes are necessary. It has a  
few items requiring setting. Each item may have one or more optional  
settings. System BIOS allows you to change the system date and time,  
IDE hard disk, floppy disk drive types for drives A: and B:, boot-up video  
display mode, and POST error handling selection. Use the arrow keys to  
highlight the item and then use the "PgUp" or "PgDn" keys to select the  
value you want for each item.  
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9.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations  
TYPE:  
Select from 1 to 45 to fill the remaining fields with predefined values for  
disk drives. Select "User" to fill the remaining fields. Select "Auto" to  
detect the HDD type automatically.  
SIZE:  
Hard disk size. The unit is megabytes (MB).  
CYLS:  
The cylinder number of the hard disk.  
HEAD:  
The read/write head number of the hard disk.  
PRECOMP:  
The cylinder number at which the disk drive changes the write timing.  
LANDZ:  
The cylinder number where the disk drive heads (read/write) are seated  
when the disk drive is parked.  
SECTOR:  
The sector number of each track defined on the hard disk.  
MODE:  
Select "Auto" to detect the mode type automatically. If your hard disk  
supports the LBA mode, select "LBA" or "Large". However, if your hard  
disk supporting cylinder is more than 1024 MB and does not support the  
LBA function, you have to select "Large". If your hard disk supporting  
cylinder is below 1024 MB, select "Normal".  
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Figure 9-3: BIOS features setup screen  
Moving around the BIOS Features and Chipset Features setup programs  
works the same way as moving around the Standard CMOS setup  
program. (Refer to the next section for Chipset Features setup.) The BIOS  
Features setup program is shown above. Users are not encouraged to run  
the BIOS and Chipset Features setup programs. Your system should have  
been fine-tuned before shipping. Improper setup may cause the system to  
fail, so consult your dealer before making any changes.  
Virus Warning  
When enabled, it assigns the BIOS to monitor the master boot sector and  
the DOS sector of the first hard disk drive.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
CPU Internal Cache  
When enabled, it improves system performance. Disable this item when  
testing or troubleshooting.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
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External Cache  
When enabled, supports an external cache SRAM.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Quick Power On Self Test  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Boot Sequence  
Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the  
selected disk drive.  
The options are: A, C (Default); C (only); C, CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A.  
Swap Floppy Drive  
When enabled, allows you to switch the order in which the operating  
system accesses the floppy drives during boot-up.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy disk drive tests by  
issuing seek commands. Note that such tests are time-consuming.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
When set to "On", allows the BIOS to automatically enable the NumLock  
function when the system boots up.  
The options are: On (Default), Off.  
Memory Parity Check  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Typematic Rate Setting  
The term typematic means that when a keyboard key is held down, the  
character is repeatedly entered until the key is released. When this item is  
enabled, you may change the typematic repeat rate.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held down.  
The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.  
Typematic Delay (msec)  
Sets the delay time before a character is repeated.  
The options are: 250 (Default), 500, 750, 1000 milliseconds.  
Security Option  
Allows you to set the security level of the system.  
The options are: Setup (Default), System.  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
When enabled, allows you to install an enhanced graphics adapter card. If  
your graphics adapter card does not support the Palette Snoop function,  
set at "Disabled" to avoid system malfunctions.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB  
If your operating system (OS) is OS2, select "OS2". Otherwise, stay with  
the default setting Non-OS2.  
Video BIOS Shadow  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to copy the video ROM code of the  
add-on video card to the system memory, giving faster access.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow through to DC000-DFFFF Shadow  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to copy the BIOS ROM code of the  
add-on card to the system memory for faster access. It may improve the  
performance of the add-on card. Some add-on cards will not function  
properly if their BIOS ROM codes are shadowed. To use this option  
correctly, you need to know the memory address range used by the BIOS  
ROM of each add-on card.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
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Note:  
It is strongly recommended that setup items in this  
section NOT be changed, because advanced  
knowledge is required to effect such changes.  
Figure 9-4: Chipset features setup screen  
System BIOS Cacheable  
When enabled, allows the ROM area FOOOH-FFFFH to be cacheable  
when the cache controller is activated. The recommended setting is  
"Disabled", especially for high speed CPUs (200 MHz and above).  
Video BIOS Cacheable  
When enabled, allows the system to use the video BIOS codes from  
SRAMs, instead of the slower DRAMs or ROMs.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
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Memory Hole at 15M-16M  
When enabled, the memory hole at the 15 MB address will be relocated to  
the 15 ~ 16 MB address range of the ISA cycle when the processor  
accesses the 15 ~ 16 MB address area.  
When disabled, the memory hole at the 15 MB address will be treated as a  
DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the 15 ~ 16 MB address.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
9.6 Power Management Setup  
Figure 9-5: Power Management setup screen  
Power Management  
When enabled, allows you to use Power Management features.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
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PM Control by APM  
The option "No" allows the BIOS to ignore the APM (Advanced Power  
Management) specification. Selecting "Yes" will allow the BIOS to wait  
for APM's prompt before it enters Doze mode, Standby mode, or Suspend  
mode. If the APM is installed, it will prompt the BIOS to set the system  
into power saving mode after all tasks are done.  
The options are: Yes (Default), No.  
Video Off Option  
This feature provides the selections for the video display power saving  
mode. The option "Susp, Stby Off" allows the video display to go  
blank if the system enters Suspend or Standby mode. The option "Suspend  
Off" allows the video display to go blank if the system enters Suspend  
mode. The option "All Modes Off" allows the video display to go  
blank if the system enters Doze mode or Suspend mode. The option  
"Always On" allows the video display to stay in Standby mode even when  
the system enters Doze or Suspend mode.  
The options are: Susp, Stby Off (Default), Suspend Off,  
All Modes Off, Always On.  
Video Off Method  
"DPMS Supported" allows the BIOS to blank off the screen display with  
your VGA card which supports DPMS (Display Power Management  
Signaling function). "Blank Screen" allows the BIOS to blank the screen  
display by turning off the red-green-blue signals.  
The options are: DPMS Supported (Default), Blank Screen.  
Doze Speed (div by)  
The options are: 2 (Default), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.  
Stdby Speed (div by)  
The options are: 3 (Default), 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.  
MODEM Use IRQ  
This feature allows you to select the IRQ# to meet your modem's IRQ#.  
The options are: 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.  
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Hot Key Power Off  
This function is designated as "Disabled".  
HDD Off After  
Selecting "Disabled" will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor.  
Selecting "1 Min.. 15 Min" allows you to define the HDD idle time before  
the HDD enters Power Saving Mode.  
The options "1 Min.. 15 Min" and "When Suspend" will not work  
concurrently. When the HDD is in Power Saving Mode, any access to the  
HDD will wake it up.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), 1 Min.. 15 Min.  
Doze Mode  
The system will not enter Doze mode, because this option is designated as  
"Disabled".  
Standby Mode  
The system will not enter Standby mode, because this option is designated  
as "Disabled".  
Suspend Mode  
The system will not enter Suspend mode, because this option is designated  
as "Disabled".  
COM Ports Activity  
Selecting "Enabled" will enable the power management timer when a no  
activity event is detected in the COM ports. Selecting "Disabled" will  
disable the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
LPT Ports Activity  
Selecting "Enabled" will enable the power management timer when a no  
activity event is detected in the LPT ports. Selecting "Disabled" will  
disable the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
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HDD Ports Activity  
Selecting "Enabled" will enable the power management timer when a no  
activity event is detected in the hard disk drive. Selecting "Disabled" will  
disable the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
VGA Activity  
Selecting "Enabled" will enable the power management timer when a no  
activity event is detected in the VGA. Selecting "Disabled" will disable  
the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
IRQ# Activity  
After the time period which you set in the Suspend Mode feature elapses,  
the system advances from Doze Mode to Suspend Mode, in which the  
CPU clock stops and the screen display is off. At this moment, if the IRQ  
activity which is defined as enabled occurs, the system goes directly back  
to Full-on Mode.  
If the IRQ activity which is defined as "Disabled" occurs, the system  
enters another low power state, Dream Mode. In Dream Mode, the system  
will function the same as in Full-on Mode, except that the screen display  
remains off until the corresponding IRQ handler finishes, whereupon the  
system reverts to Suspend Mode.  
For instance, if the system is connected to a LAN and receives an  
interruption from its file server, the system will enter Dream Mode to  
execute the corresponding calling routine.  
The options are: Enabled, Disabled.  
The default values of IRQ3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 are all:  
Enabled.  
The default value of IRQ8 is: Disabled.  
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Under certain operating systems such as Windoes NT  
4.0 (Build 1381), the CD auto-insertion feature might  
have some effect on power management. It is  
recommended that the CD-ROM drive use the  
secondary channel, and that the following Power  
Management Setup features be set:  
HDD & FDD: Off  
IRQ15 (Reserved): Secondary  
9.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup  
Figure 9-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen  
Resources Controlled By  
If set at "Auto", the BIOS automatically arranges all system resources for  
you. If there are conflicts or you are not satisfied with the configuration,  
simply set all the resources listed in the above figure by selecting  
"Manual".  
The options are: Manual (Default), Auto.  
The manual options assigned to IRQ-/DMA- are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP.  
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Reset Configuration Data  
When enabled, this feature allows the system to clear the last BIOS  
configuration data and then reset the data with the default BIOS  
configuration data.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
PCI IRQ Activated By  
If your IDE card is triggered by edge, set it at "Edge".  
The options are: Level (Default), Edge.  
PCI IDE 2nd Channel  
This item allows you to designate an IDE controller board inserted into  
one of the PCI slots as your secondary IDE controller.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
PCI IDE IRQ Map To  
This item allows you to configure your system to the type of IDE disk  
controller that you are using. By default, Setup assumes that your  
controller is a PCI device rather than an ISA controller. The more  
apparent difference is the type of slot being used.  
Your system is equipped with a PCI controller. Selecting PCI-AUTO  
allows you to specify which slot has the controller and which PCI interrupt  
(A, B, C or D) is associated with the connected hard drives.  
The options are: PCI-AUTO (Default), ISA.  
Primary IDE INT#  
Remember that this setting refers to the hard disk drive itself, rather than  
individual partitions.  
Secondary IDE INT#  
Since each IDE controller supports two separate hard drives, you can  
select the INT# for each. You will note that the primary has a lower  
interrupt than the secondary.  
Selecting PCI-AUTO allows the system to automatically determine how  
your IDE disk system is configured.  
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9.8 Load BIOS Defaults  
Figure 9-7: Load BIOS defaults screen  
The BIOS defaults screen contains the most appropriate values of the  
system parameters that allow minimum system performance.  
9.9 Load Setup Defaults  
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset  
Features. The system will automatically detect these defaults.  
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9.10 Integrated Peripherals  
WDT Active When Power ON  
63 sec  
Figure 9-8: Integrated peripherals screen  
Internal PCI/IDE  
When you select "Both", two PCI/IDE ports will be enabled. If you select  
"Disabled", both PCI/IDE ports will be enabled. You can also select one  
of two ports to be enabled by selecting "Primary" or "Secondary".  
The options are: Both (Default), Disabled, Primary, Secondary.  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO  
IDE hard disk drive controllers can support up to separate hard drives.  
These drives have a master/slave relationship which is determined by the  
cabling configuration used to attach them to the controller. Your system  
supports two IDE controllers - a primary and a secondary - so you have  
the ability to install up to four separate hard disks.  
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PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than having the BIOS issue  
a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO  
allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the  
controller and the CPU perform the task by themselves.  
Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 through 4, which  
differ primarily in timing. When "Auto" is selected, the BIOS will choose  
the best available mode.  
The options are: Auto, (Default), Disabled.  
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA  
DMA means Direct Memory Access. Ultra DMA is faster than DMA.  
DMA is a method of transferring data to or from memory at a fast rate,  
without involving the CPU.  
When you select "Auto", the BIOS will choose the best available mode.  
The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.  
IDE Burst Mode  
When enabled, data transfer on IDE buses will improve.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer  
data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD).  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Onboard FDD Controller  
When enabled, the floppy disk drive (FDD) controller is activated.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
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WDT Active When Power ON  
This is Advantech's patented watchdog function which can reboot the  
system should the computer hang in the BIOS checkup.  
The options are: 63 sec (Default), Disabled, 31 sec, 15 sec.  
Onboard Serial Ports 1 & 2  
If the serial ports use the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your  
serial port parameters.  
The options for Port 1 are: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default), 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled,  
2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4.  
The options for Port 2 are: 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3,  
Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4.  
IR Address Select  
When enabled, the infrared receptor is activated.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Onboard Serial Ports 3 & 4  
If the serial ports use the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your  
serial port parameters.  
The options for Port 3 are: 3E8/IRQ10 (Default), 2E8/IRQ5, Disabled.  
The options for Port 4 are: 2E8/IRQ5 (Default), Disabled, 3E8/IRQ10.  
Onboard Parallel Port  
If the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your  
parallel port paramaters. When you select "Disabled", the next two setup  
items will disappear.  
The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, Disabled.  
Parallel Port Mode  
You can choose different data transfer modes for your system.  
The options are: ECP & EPP (Default), SPP, EPP, ECP.  
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ECP Mode Use DMA  
You can choose different DMA modes for data transfer.  
The options are: 3 (Default), 1.  
PS/2 mouse function  
When enabled, the PS/2 mouse is activated.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
USB Controller  
When enabled, the USB devices are activated.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Ethernet Boot ROM  
When enabled, your system will be able to boot up through the Ethernet.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Panel Type  
The panel type is designated by the manufacturer, according to your LCD  
panel type.  
9.11 Password Setting  
To enable the password setting, select the item from the Standard CMOS  
Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your  
password up to eight characters and press "Enter". You will be asked to  
confirm the password. Type the password again and press "Enter". You  
may also press "Esc" to abort the selection and not enter a password. To  
disable the password, press "Enter" when you are prompted to enter the  
password. A message will appear, confirming the password is disabled.  
Under the BIOS Features setup, if "System" is selected under the Security  
Option field and the Supervisor Password is enabled, you will be  
prompted for the supervisor password every time you try to enter the  
CMOS Setup utility. If "System" is selected and User Password is  
enabled, you will be requested to enter the user password every time you  
reboot the system. If "Setup" is selected under the Security Option field  
and User Password is enabled, you will be prompted only when you  
reboot the system.  
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9.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IIAKA)  
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
HARD DISK TYPE  
DRIVE C:  
SIZE CYLS. HEADS PRECOMP  
LANDZ SECTORS  
789 57  
MODE  
(MB) 790  
15 65535  
SELECT SECONDARY SLAVE OPTION (N=Skip): N  
.
Note: Some OSs (such as SCO-UNIX) must use “NORMAL” for  
installation  
Figure 9-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen  
The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically  
configures your new hard disk. Use it for quick configuration of new hard  
disk drives. This feature allows you to set the parameters of up to four  
IDE HDDs. The option with "(Y)" is recommended by the system BIOS.  
You may also key in your own parameters instead of setting them  
according to the system BIOS. After keying in all settings, press "Esc" to  
return to the main menu. For confirmation, enter the Standard CMOS  
Setup feature.  
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9.13 Save and Exit Setup  
Figure 9-10: Save and exit setup screen  
After you have made changes in the BIOS setup, press "Esc" to return to  
the main menu. Move the cursor to "Save and Exit Setup", or press "F10"  
and then press "Y", to change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change  
anything, press "Esc" again or move the cursor to "Exit Without Saving"  
and press "Y" to retain the setup settings. The following message will  
appear at the center of the screen to allow you to save data to CMOS and  
exit the setup utility:  
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?  
9.14 Exit Without Saving  
If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center  
of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS  
modifications:  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ?  
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Touchscreen  
Introduction  
Installation of Touchscreen Driver  
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Installation for MS-DOS &  
WINDOWS 3.1  
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Installation for WINDOWS 95/98  
Installation for WINDOWS NT  
Installation for OS/2  
10.1  
Introduction  
10.1.1 General information  
The PPC-150's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced  
second-generation 5-wire resistive or surface acoustic wave technology.  
They allow 75% and 91% light transmission respectively. The resistive  
model has an antiglare surface, but the SAW model has not. Anyway, this  
produces greatly enhanced visual resolution. They also have a newly  
improved scratch-resistant features.  
The touchscreen is manufactured from UL-recognized components (file  
no. E133802). When properly installed, the touchscreen's ball impact  
resistance meets the UL 1950 standard. Its fire resistance meets the  
UL-746C, 19 mm (0.75") flame test standard. Systems incorporating the  
touchscreen, controllers, and cables have been approved to FCC class A  
and B standards.  
10.1.2 Specifications  
Please refer to the chapter 1. All of the specifications of touchscreens can  
be found in chapter1.3.  
10.1.3 Environmental specifications  
Temperature:  
-10° ~ 50° C (operating)  
-40° ~ 71° C (storage)  
Relative humidity:  
90 RH at 35° C (operating)  
90 RH at 35° C for 240 hours, noncondensing (storage)  
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Chemical Resistance: The active area of the touchscreen is resistant to  
the following chemicals when exposed for a period of one hour at a  
temperature of 21° C (71° F):  
- Acetone  
- Methylene chloride  
- Methyl ethyl ketone  
- Isopropyl alcohol  
- Hexane  
- Ammonia-based glass cleaners  
- Turpentine  
- Mineral spirits  
- Foods and beverages  
10.2  
Installation of Touchscreen Driver  
The touchscreen driver for Windows 95 contains a native, 32-bit driver  
designed for Windows 95/98 and a 32-bit control panel program for the  
PPC-150 system.  
To facilitate the installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the  
instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation.  
Note 1:  
Note 2:  
The following windows illustrations are examples only.  
You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay  
attention to the instructions which then appear on your  
screen.  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this  
chapter.  
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10.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95/98  
If you want to use the touchscreen driver CD-ROM accompanying your  
panel PC, refer to the following flow chart instructions.  
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a. Insert the "Drivers and Utilities v2.0"  
CD-ROM.  
b. Click "Start" button, and then "Run".  
c. Type the path "D:\elotouch\win95\  
setup".  
1.  
2.  
a. Select " Smart serial controller on  
COM4" item.  
b. Press "Ok" button.  
a. Click "Yes" button to restart your  
computer.  
3.  
4.  
a. Touch targets to calibrate the  
touchscreen controller.  
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10.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT  
a. Insert the "Drivers and  
Utilities" CD-ROM.  
b. Select "Start", "Run".  
c. Type the path.  
D:\Elotouch\monmouse\winnt\setup.exe  
1.  
eg. "D:\Elotouch\  
monmouse\winnt\  
setup.exe"  
a. Press the "Next"  
button.  
2.  
a. Set the directory path.  
3.  
4.  
a. Choose "Typical".  
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a. Choose the COM port which  
is not used by other devices.  
5.  
6.  
b. Click "OK".  
a. Click "OK" but do not reboot.  
a. Click on the "My Computer"  
icon, and navigate to:  
"C":\winnt\system32\regedt32.  
7.  
a. From the left window, select:  
"Hkey_Local_Machine"  
"System", "CurrentControlSet",  
"Services", "Monmouse",  
"Parameters".  
8.  
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10.2.4 Installation for OS/2 (MonitorMouse)  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
First be sure OS/2 is installed and operating properly with your mouse. As  
you will be modifying the CONFIG.SYS file, it is best to have the OS/2  
installation disks or a bootable DOS disk readily available. This way, any  
problems in CONFIG.SYS which cause the system not to boot can be  
corrected by rebooting from the disk(s).  
Five steps are required when installing MonitorMouse for OS/2:  
Step 1 - Configure your Controller  
Step 2 - Copy the Software  
Step 3 - Modify CONFIG.SYS  
Step 4 - Install the Touchscreen Control Panel  
Step 5 - Calibrate the Touchscreen  
STEP 1 - CONFIGURE YOUR CONTROLLER  
Verify your controller configuration. Elo typically ships touchscreen  
controllers preconfigured for use with Elo software, including  
MonitorMouse for OS/2. Configuration requires setting switches and/or  
installing jumpers that determine controller operating parameters. You will  
need these parameters when you install the MonitorMouse for OS/2 driver  
software. For controller installation instructions, refer to the IntelliTouch  
Product Manual or the AccuTouch Product Manual.  
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STEP 2 - COPY THE SOFTWARE  
The following files are on the MonitorMouse for OS/2 disk:  
!READ.ME!  
Text file containing any additions or changes made  
after this manual was printed.  
MONMOU01.SYS Touchscreen driver for serial touchscreen controllers  
on PC bus systems.  
MONMOU02.SYS Touchscreen driver for serial touchscreen controllers  
on Micro Channel systems.  
MONMOU03.SYS Touchscreen driver for PC bus and Micro Channel  
touchscreen controllers.  
ELOCAL2.EXE  
Touchscreen control panel software program used to  
calibrate the touchscreen and to select options.  
ELOCAL2.DLL  
ELOCAL2.HLP  
ELO.BMP  
Used by ELOCAL2.EXE.  
Help file for ELOCAL.EXE.  
Elo desktop wallpaper.  
@6253.ADF  
Description file for the E271-2202 Micro Channel  
touchscreen controller.  
COMDUMP.EXE DOS program for testing serial touchscreen  
controllers.  
BUSSTAT.EXE  
DOS program for testing PC bus touchscreen  
controllers.  
SAWDUMP.EXE DOS program for testing IntelliTouch touchscreen  
controllers.  
Create a subdirectory on your hard disk and copy the files into it. For  
example:  
CD \  
MD ELO  
COPY A:*.* ELO  
International versions of the touchscreen control panel software program  
are included in subdirectories on the MonitorMouse for OS/2 disk. Replace  
ELOCAL2.DLL and ELOCAL2.HLP on your hard disk with the versions  
from the appropriate subdirectory.  
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STEP 3 - MODIFY CONFIG.SYS  
MonitorMouse for OS/2 is installed by commands in CONFIG.SYS. Use  
your system editor to make these changes. In general, the changes are as  
follows:  
1. Comment-out the existing DEVICE command(s) for your mouse.  
2. Add a DEVICE command for the appropriate MonitorMouse for the  
OS/2 touchscreen driver immediately after the commented-out  
DEVICE commands(s).  
3. Add a new DEVICE command for MOUSE.SYS.  
The order of the DEVICE commands is important. Other changes may be  
required depending on your hardware configuration and version of OS/2.  
Serial Touchscreen Controller on PC Bus System  
Change your CONFIG.SYS file as follows:  
Rem C:/OS2\MOUSE.SYS {Flags}  
Device=c:\elo\monmou01.sys <controller>, <COM  
port>,<baud rate>  
Device=c:\os2\mouse.sys stype=elomou$ {Flags -  
keep same as above}  
Where:  
<controller>is:  
2300 for the IntelliTouch E281-2300 serial controller.  
4002 for the IntelliTouch E281{A}-4002 serial controller.  
2210 for the AccuTouch E271-2210 serial controller.  
140 for the AccuTouch E271-140 serial controller.  
<COM port>is:  
the number of the COM port where the serial output of the touchscreen  
controller is connected.  
<baud rate>  
matches the switch or jumper settings on the controller.  
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Example MonitorMouse for OS/2 DEVICE command:  
Device=c:\elo\monmou01.sys 2210,1,9600  
No Mouse  
If you do not wish to have a mouse connected, change the  
“stype=elomou$” flag to “type=elomou$” on the DEVICE=MOUSE.SYS  
command.  
Disabling the COM Drivers  
If your system COM ports are being used by the touchscreen and mouse,  
REM out the DEVICE=COM.SYS and DEVICE=VCOM.SYS commands  
(if present) in CONFIG.SYS. This prevents the COM drivers from  
displaying amessage saying the COM port is unavailable.  
If only the touchscreen is using a COM port, move the  
DEVICE=COM.SYS and DEVICE=VCOM.SYS commands before the  
DEVICE=MONMOU02.SYS command in CONFIG.SYS. Then add the  
flag (<COM Port>,0,0) to COM.SYS, where <COM Port> is the same as  
on the DEVICE=MONMOU01.SYS command. For example,  
Device=c:\os2\com.sys (1,0,0)  
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STEP 4 - INSTALL THE TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL  
The touchscreen control panel software program, ELOCAL2.EXE, is a  
presentation manager application for calibrating the touchscreen and  
setting various options.  
Add the \ELO\ELOCAL2.EXE program to the System Setup folder and  
label the icon “Touchscreen”. This is accomplished as follows:  
1. Open the OS/2 System folder, then System Setup.  
2. Open the Templates folder.  
3. Drag the Program template with the right mouse button into the  
System Setup folder. A Settings notebook will be displayed.  
4. Enter “C:\ELO\ELOCAL2.EXE” as the path and file name. Enter  
“C:\ELO” as the working directory.  
5. Select the "General" tab. Change the Title to “Touchscreen”.  
6. Close the notebook.  
See your OS/2 documentation for detailed instructions on installing new  
applications.  
STEP 5 - CALIBRATE THE TOUCHSCREEN  
Double-click the Touchscreen icon with the mouse (as the touchscreen  
may not be calibrated yet), or use the keyboard if the mouse is not  
connected. You may also run ELOCAL2.EXE from an OS/2 Window  
prompt.  
Select "Calibrate" and follow the on-screen instructions. After calibrating,  
the touchscreen will work like the mouse. The DEVICE=MONMOUxx  
command in CONFIG.SYS is updated with the new calibration points  
(-c flag). The calibration points are then set automatically each time the  
system is started. Recalibration should only be necessary after moving or  
resizing the video image, or after changing either the touchscreen,  
controller, or monitor.  
Close the touchscreen control panel.  
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LCD Specifications and  
Selection Settings  
Table A-1: PPC-150 series LCD specifications  
Model  
PPC-150T  
PPC-150T-RT  
PPC-150T-ST  
Manufacturer  
Toshiba  
Samsung  
Display type  
(LCD)  
15" TFT LCD  
15" TFT LCD  
Max. resolution  
colors  
1024 x 768  
256 K colors  
0.297 x 0.297  
110°  
1024 x 768  
256 K colors  
0.297 x 0.297  
110°  
Dot size (mm)  
Viewing angle  
Luminance  
200 cd/m2  
0 ~ 50° C  
Brightness  
Ye s  
200 cd/m2  
0 ~ 50° C  
Brightness  
Ye s  
Temperature  
*VR controls  
Simultaneous  
mode  
LCD MTBF  
50,000 hours  
50,000 hours  
25,000 hours  
Backlight MTBF 25,000 hours  
* The VR control knobs are located on the I/O section on the rear cover of  
the panel PC.  
Note:  
The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is  
high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a few  
defective pixels which may not always illuminate. With  
current technology, it is impossible to completely  
eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working  
to improve this technology.  
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Programming the  
Watchdog Timer  
The PPC-150 is equipped with a watchdog  
timer that resets the CPU or generates an  
interrupt if processing comes to a stand-  
still for any reason. This feature ensures  
system reliability in industrial standalone  
or unmanned environments.  
Programming the Watchdog Timer  
To program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which writes  
I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a time interval value. The  
value range is from 01 (hex) to 3F (hex), and the related time interval is  
from 1 sec. to 63 sec.  
Data  
01  
02  
03  
04  
Time Interval  
1 sec.  
2 sec.  
3 sec.  
4 sec.  
3F  
63 sec.  
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by  
rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When  
you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O  
port 443 (hex).  
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The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer  
in BASIC:  
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REM Watchdog timer example program  
OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the watchdog  
GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1,  
OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer  
GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2,  
OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer  
X=INP (&H443) REM, Disable the watchdog timer  
END  
1000  
REM Subroutine #1, your application task  
1070  
2000  
RETURN  
REM Subroutine #2, your application task  
2090  
RETURN  
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Full Disassembly  
Procedures  
If you want to completely disassemble the panel PC, follow the  
step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advantech  
Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility whatsoever for any problems or damage  
caused by the user disassembly of the panel PC. Make sure the power cord  
of the panel PC is unplugged before you start disassembly.  
The following procedures do not include the detailed disassembly  
procedures for the CPU, HDD, CD-ROM drive, FDD, and SRAM; all of  
which can be found in Chapter 4.  
1. Unscrew the seven screws on the rear cover, and remove it. The  
PCI/ISA expansion slot cover can be detached by removing the two  
additional screws.  
2. Remove the side panel by pushing it outward.  
3. Unscrew the four screws that attach the CPU cover.  
4. Detach the flat cable of the HDD, FDD and CD-ROM drive. Remove  
the two screws on the PCI/ISA bus expansion card. Remove the ten  
screws on the side rim of the shielding case. Carefully move the  
shielding case to the right to bypass the eject buttons of the PCMCIA  
slot, before removing the case from the machine.  
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&
Step 2  
Step 4  
Step 3  
Figure C-1: Steps 1 - 4  
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5. Unscrew the fourteen screws of the I/O bracket with a hexagonal  
screwdriver. The EMI protection cover lies below the I/O bracket. You  
can now remove both the bracket and the cover from the I/O ports.  
6. Detach the flat cables of the LCD inverter, touchscreen and LCD from  
the motherboard. You can remove the motherboard from the plastic  
housing.  
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I/O bracket  
EMI  
Step 5  
protection  
cover  
Motherboard  
Step 6  
Figure C-2: Steps 5 - 6  
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7. Unscrew the four screws on the power supply board. The power  
supply board can be detached from the plastic housing after unplug-  
ging the cables from the motherboard.  
8. Remove the front panel by hand.  
9. Unscrew the ten screws on the LCD holding plate to seperate the  
plastic housing and LCD holding plate.The LCD inverter can also be  
detached by unscrewing the three screws at the bottom (Toshiba LCD  
only).  
10. Detach the plastic housing.  
11. Detach the LCD by unscrewing the four screws located on the each  
corners.  
12.The touchscreen is stuck on the LCD holding plate by a strongly  
double-side adhensive tape. We do not recommend you to remove it  
unless the touchscreen is defective and you would like to replace it.  
Note:  
Because of the modular design of the LCD and touch-  
screen, you do not disassemble the whole system step  
by step if you would like to replace the defective LCD or  
touchscreen.You just start disassembling the module  
from the step 8.Then you can easily remove the LCD  
and touchscreen by step 9 to step 12.  
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Power  
supply  
Step 7  
Step 10  
Plastic  
housing  
Step 11  
LCD  
Step 9  
LCD holding  
plate  
Step 12  
Step 8  
Touchscreen  
Front panel  
Figure C-3: Steps 7 - 12  
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Pin Assignments  
IR Connector (J1) (Reserved)  
Flat Panel Display Connector (J2)  
Flat Panel Display Connector (J3)  
Internal COM4 Connector (J4)  
Touchscreen Power Connector (J5)  
Sandisk SSD Connector (J6)  
EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (J7)  
Floppy Drive Connector (J8)  
CD-ROM Connector (J9)  
CPU Fan Power Connector (J10)  
PCI/ISA Bus Expansion Connector (J11)  
Fan Power Connector (J12)  
AT Power Connector (J13)  
Internal Speaker Connector (J15) (Reserved)  
Inverter Power Connector (J16)  
COM2  
IR Connector (J1) (*Reserved)  
1
2
3
4
5
Table D-1: IR Connector (J1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
VCC  
2
3
Mode_Select  
IR_IN  
4
GND  
5
IR_out  
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Table D-2: Flat Panel Display Connector (J2)  
Pin  
1
3
5
7
Signal  
+12 V  
GND  
VDD SAFE  
ENAVEE  
P0  
Pin  
2
4
6
8
Signal  
+12 V  
GND  
VDD SAFE  
GND  
P1  
44  
42  
40  
38  
36  
34  
32  
30  
28  
26  
24  
22  
20  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
8
43  
41  
39  
37  
35  
33  
31  
29  
27  
25  
23  
21  
19  
17  
15  
13  
11  
9
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
41  
43  
P2  
P4  
P6  
P8  
P10  
P12  
P14  
P16  
P18  
P20  
P22  
GND  
SHFCLK  
M/DE  
GND  
NC  
P3  
P5  
P7  
P9  
P11  
P13  
P15  
P17  
P19  
P21  
P23  
GND  
FLM  
LP  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
ENABKL  
NC  
NC  
NC  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
155  
Flat Panel Display Connector (J3)  
16  
14  
12  
10  
8
15  
13  
11  
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Table D-3: Flat Panel Display (J3)  
Pin  
1
3
Signal  
VDD SAFE  
P24  
Pin  
2
4
Signal  
+5 V  
P25  
5
P26  
6
P27  
7
P28  
8
P29  
9
P30  
P32  
P34  
GND  
10  
12  
14  
16  
P31  
P33  
P35  
GND  
11  
13  
15  
Internal COM4 Connector (J4)  
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10  
Table D-4: Internal COM4 Connector (J4)  
Pin  
1
3
5
7
Signal  
DCD  
RX  
TX  
DTR  
GND  
Pin  
2
4
6
8
Signal  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
9
10  
GND  
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Touchscreen Power Connector (J5)  
1
2
Table D-5: Touchscreen Power Connector (J5)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
+5 V  
2
GND  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
157  
Sandisk SSD Connector (J6)  
43 41 39...  
...5  
...6  
3
4
1
2
44 42 40...  
Table D-6: Sandisk SSD Connector (J6)  
Pin Signal  
Pin  
2
4
6
8
Signal  
GND  
1
3
5
7
9
IDE RESET #  
DATA 7  
DATA 6  
DATA 5  
DATA 4  
DATA 8  
DATA 9  
DATA 10  
DATA 11  
DATA 12  
DATA 13  
DATA 14  
DATA 15  
N/C  
GND  
GND  
GND  
N/C  
GND  
N/C  
N/C  
ADDR 2  
HDD SELECT 1 #  
GND  
VCC  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
11 DATA 3  
13 DATA 2  
15 DATA 1  
17 DATA 0  
19 SIGNAL GND  
21 HDD 0  
23 IO WRITE  
25 IO READ  
27 HD READY  
29 HDACK 0 #  
31 IRQ14  
33 ADDR 1  
35 ADDR 0  
37 HDD SELECT 0 #  
39 IDE ACTIVE 0 #  
41 GND  
43 GND  
N/C  
# Low active  
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EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (J7)  
43 41 39...  
...5  
...6  
3
4
1
2
44 42 40...  
Table D-7: EIDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (J7)  
Pin Signal  
Pin  
2
4
6
8
Signal  
GND  
1
3
5
7
9
IDE RESET #  
DATA 7  
DATA 6  
DATA 5  
DATA 4  
DATA 8  
DATA 9  
DATA 10  
DATA 11  
DATA 12  
DATA 13  
DATA 14  
DATA 15  
N/C  
GND  
GND  
GND  
N/C  
GND  
N/C  
N/C  
ADDR 2  
HDD SELECT 1 #  
GND  
VCC  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
11 DATA 3  
13 DATA 2  
15 DATA 1  
17 DATA 0  
19 SIGNAL GND  
21 HDD 0  
23 IO WRITE  
25 IO READ  
27 HD READY  
29 HDACK 0 #  
31 IRQ14  
33 ADDR 1  
35 ADDR 0  
37 HDD SELECT 0 #  
39 IDE ACTIVE 0 #  
41 GND  
43 GND  
N/C  
# Low active  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
159  
Floppy Drive Connector (J8)  
1
2
Table D-8: Floppy Drive Connector (J8)  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Pin  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal  
VCC (+5 V)  
INDEX  
VCC (+5 V)  
DRIVE SELECT  
VCC (+5 V)  
DISK CHANGE  
NC  
Pin  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Signal  
STEP  
GND  
WRITE DATA  
GND  
WRITE DATA  
GND  
TRACK 0  
GND  
WRITE PROTECT  
GND  
READ DATA  
GND  
NC  
NC  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
MOTOR ON  
NC  
DIRECTION  
DENSITY SELECT  
SIDE 1 SELECT  
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CD-ROM Connector (J9)  
Table D-9: CD-ROM Connector (J9)  
Pin  
1
3
Signal  
Audio_L  
GND  
Pin  
2
4
Signal  
Audio_R  
GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
5
7
9
IDE RESET #  
DATA7  
DATA6  
DATA5  
DATA4  
DATA3  
DATA2  
DATA1  
DATA0  
6
8
DATA8  
DATA9  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
DATA10  
DATA11  
DATA12  
DATA13  
DATA14  
DATA15  
HDD 0  
IO READ  
GND  
HD ACK 0 #  
NC  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
GND  
IO WRITE  
HD READY  
IRQ 15  
ADDR1  
ADDR0  
HDD SELECT 0 #  
VCC (+5 V)  
GND  
NC  
ADDR2  
HDD SELECT 1 #  
VCC (+5 V)  
GND  
# Low active  
CPU Fan Power Connector (J10)  
1
2
Table D-10: CPU Fan Power Connector (J10)  
Pin  
1
2
Signal  
+12 V  
GND  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
161  
PCI/ISA Bus Expansion Connector (J11)  
B1  
A1  
E1  
F1  
B2  
A2  
E2  
E3  
E4  
F2  
F3  
F4  
B3  
A3  
B4  
A4  
B5  
A5  
E5  
F5  
B6  
A6  
B7  
A7  
E7  
F7  
B8  
A8  
E8  
F8  
B9  
A9  
E9  
F9  
B10  
A10  
E10  
F10  
B11  
A11  
E11  
F11  
B12  
A12  
E12  
F12  
B13  
A13  
E13  
F13  
B14  
A14  
E14  
F14  
B15  
A15  
E15  
F15  
B16  
A16  
B17  
A17  
E17  
F17  
B18  
A18  
E18  
F18  
B19  
A19  
E19  
F19  
B20  
A20  
E20  
F20  
B21  
A21  
E21  
F21  
B22  
A22  
E22  
F22  
B23  
A23  
E23  
F23  
B24  
A24  
E24  
F24  
B25  
A25  
B26  
A26  
E26  
F26  
B27  
A27  
E27  
F27  
side view  
B28  
A28  
E28  
F28  
B29  
A29  
E29  
F29  
B30  
A30  
E30  
F30  
B31  
A31  
E31  
F31  
G1  
H1  
G2  
H2  
D1  
C1  
G3  
H3  
D2  
C2  
G4  
H4  
D3  
C3  
G5  
H5  
D4  
C4  
D5  
D6  
C5  
G7  
H7  
C6  
G8  
H8  
D7  
C7  
G9  
H9  
D8  
C8  
G10  
H10  
D9  
C9  
G11  
H11  
D10  
C10  
G12  
H12  
D11  
C11  
G13  
H13  
D12  
C12  
G14  
H14  
D13  
C13  
D14  
C14  
G16  
H16  
D15  
C15  
G17  
H17  
D16  
C16  
G18  
H18  
D17  
C17  
G19  
H19  
D18  
C18  
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Table D-11: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins A and B)  
Pin  
A1  
A2  
Signal  
IOCHK  
SD7  
Pin  
B1  
B2  
Signal  
GND  
RST  
A3  
SD6  
B3  
VCC  
A4  
A5  
SD5  
SD4  
B4  
B5  
IRQ9  
-5 V  
A6  
A7  
A8  
A9  
SD3  
SD2  
SD1  
SD0  
B6  
B7  
B8  
B9  
DRQ2  
-12 V  
OWS  
+12 V  
GND  
SMW  
SMR  
IOW  
A10  
A11  
A12  
A13  
A14  
A15  
A16  
A17  
A18  
A19  
A20  
A21  
A22  
A23  
A24  
A25  
A26  
A27  
A28  
A29  
A30  
A31  
IORDY  
AEN  
SA19  
SA18  
SA17  
SA16  
SA15  
SA14  
SA13  
SA12  
SA11  
SA10  
SA9  
SA8  
SA7  
SA6  
SA5  
SA4  
SA3  
SA2  
SA1  
B10  
B11  
B12  
B13  
B14  
B15  
B16  
B17  
B18  
B19  
B20  
B21  
B22  
B23  
B24  
B25  
B26  
B27  
B28  
B29  
B30  
B31  
IOR  
DACK3  
DRQ3  
DACK1  
DRQ1  
REF  
SCLK  
IRQ7  
IRQ6  
IRQ5  
IRQ4  
IRQ3  
DACK2  
TC  
ALE  
VCC  
OSC  
GND  
SA0  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
163  
Table D-12: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins C and D)  
Pin  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
Signal  
SBHE  
LA23  
LA22  
LA21  
LA20  
LA19  
LA18  
LA17  
MEMR  
MEMW  
SD8  
Pin  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D8  
Signal  
MEM16  
IO16  
IRQ10  
IRQ11  
IRQ12  
IRQ15  
IRQ14  
DACKO  
DRQ0  
DACK5  
DRQ5  
DACK6  
DRQ6  
DACK7  
DRQ7  
VCC  
C9  
D9  
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
D10  
D11  
D12  
D13  
D14  
D15  
D16  
D17  
D18  
SD9  
SD10  
SD11  
SD12  
SD13  
SD14  
SD15  
MASTER  
GND  
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Table D-13: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins E and F)  
Pin  
E1  
E2  
E3  
E4  
Signal  
GND  
GND  
INT 1  
INT 2  
VCC  
Pin  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
Signal  
GND  
GND  
INT3  
INT4  
VCC  
E5  
F5  
E6  
---  
F6  
---  
E7  
VCC  
F7  
VCC  
E8  
E9  
RST  
GNT2  
REQ2  
GND  
PCLK1  
GND  
AD30  
NC  
F8  
F9  
PCLK2  
(V)  
E10  
E11  
E12  
E13  
E14  
E15  
E16  
E17  
E18  
E19  
E20  
E21  
E22  
E23  
E24  
E25  
E26  
E27  
E28  
E29  
E30  
E31  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
F22  
F23  
F24  
F25  
F26  
F27  
F28  
F29  
F30  
F31  
GNT3  
GND  
REQ3  
AD31  
AD29  
NC  
---  
NC  
---  
NC  
AD28  
AD26  
AD24  
AD22  
AD20  
AD18  
NC  
AD27  
AD25  
CBE3  
AD23  
AD21  
AD19  
NC  
---  
---  
---  
NC  
AD16  
FRAME  
CBE2  
TRDY  
STOP  
AD17  
IRDY  
DEVSEL  
LOCK  
PERR  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
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Table D-14: PCI/ISA Slot Pin Assignments (Pins G and H)  
Pin  
G1  
G2  
G3  
G4  
Signal  
---  
---  
CBE1  
PAR  
GND  
---  
Pin  
H1  
H2  
H3  
H4  
Signal  
SERR  
AD15  
AD14  
AD12  
GND  
KEY  
G5  
G6  
H5  
H6  
G7  
G8  
G9  
GND  
AD13  
AD11  
AD9  
CBEO  
AD6  
AD4  
AD2  
---  
VCC  
VCC  
GND  
GND  
H7  
H8  
H9  
GND  
AD10  
AD8  
AD7  
AD5  
AD3  
AD1  
AD0  
KEY  
VCC  
G10  
G11  
G12  
G13  
G14  
G15  
G16  
G17  
G18  
G19  
H10  
H11  
H12  
H13  
H14  
H15  
H16  
H17  
H18  
H19  
VCC  
GND  
GND  
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Fan Power Connector (J12)  
2
1
Table D-15: Fan Power Connector (J12)  
Pin  
1
2
Signal  
+12 V  
GND  
AT Power Connector (J13)  
Table D-16: AT Power Connector (J13)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
NC  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+5 V  
+12 V  
-12 V  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5 V  
12  
11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10  
11  
12  
+5 V  
+5 V  
+5 V  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
167  
Internal Speaker Connector (J15) (*Reserved)  
1
2
3
4
Table D-18: Internal Speaker Connector (J15)  
Pin  
1
2
Signal  
Speaker out_L  
GND  
3
GND  
4
Speaker out_R  
Inverter Power Connector (J16)  
Table D-19: Inverter Power Connector (J16)  
1
2
3
4
5
Pin  
1
Signal  
+12 V  
2
GND  
3
4
5
ENABKL  
Brightness Adj.  
+5 V  
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COM2  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
7
8
9
Table D-20: COM2  
Pin  
Signal  
RS-232  
DCD  
RX  
RS-422  
TX-  
TX+  
RX+  
RX-  
GND  
---  
RS-485  
DATA-  
DATA+  
---  
---  
---  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TX  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Appendix D  
Pin Assignments  
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E
Mounting Instructions  
Introduction  
Panel Mounting  
Desktop Stand Mounting  
E.1 Introduction  
The PPC-150 can be placed as is on a shelf or table, mounted into a panel,  
or mounted on a customized desktop stand.  
E.2 Panel Mounting  
Panel mounting can help system integrators conveniently integrate the  
panel PC into their system.  
To construct a suitable panel, refer to the following cutout dimensions  
diagram.  
Note:  
The panel thickness should not exceed 10 mm.  
Figure E-1: Cutout dimensions of the PPC-150  
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To mount the PPC-150 into a panel:  
1. Remove the front panel. There are ten holes located along the four  
sides of the panel PC.  
2. Insert the screws from the front side into the holes and tighten them  
with the nuts provided. (See Fig. E-2)  
3. Put the front panel back and make sure it stable.  
Note:  
The panel thickness should not exceed 10 mm.  
Figure E-2: Panel mounting  
Appendix E  
Mounting Instructions  
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E.3 Desktop Stand Mounting  
The PPC-150 has a customized stand suitable for desktops and other  
horizontal locations. A unique spring inside the stand enables the panel  
PC’s vertical tilt to be adjusted about 30 degrees. The stand is available  
from Advantech Co.  
Follow these procedures to set up the stand:  
1. Remove the rear cover of the panel PC by unscrewing the seven  
screws.  
2. Attach the holding plate of the stand to the inside of the rear cover of  
the panel PC using the five screws provided. (See Fig. E-3.)  
3. Reattach the rear cover of the panel PC.  
4. Attach the main body of the stand to the rear cover of the panel PC  
using the four screws provided.  
5. Slide the main body of the stand into the stand base. Tighten it with the  
two screws provided.  
6. Attach the rear cover of the stand to the main body of the stand by  
snapping the lugs of the rear cover into the slots of the main body.  
When the rear cover locks into place, you will hear a click.  
7. Attach the top cover of the stand to the main body of the stand by  
snapping the lugs of the top cover into the slots of the main body. The  
cover must be rotated as it is snapped into place. When the top cover  
locks into place, you will hear a click.  
Note:  
The base of the stand has two plastic caps. If you pry  
off the caps, you can attach the stand to your desktop  
using the two screw holes.  
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Rear cover  
of panel PC  
Holding plate  
Top cover  
Main body  
Rear cover  
Cap  
Base  
Figure E-3: Desktop stand mounting  
Appendix E  
Mounting Instructions  
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