Advantech PPC-A84 User manual

PPC-A84

NS GXm processor-based

Panel PC with 8.4" LCD flat

panel display

User's Manual

This document is copyrighted June, 2000 by Advantech Co., Ltd.

All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to

make improvements to the products described in this manual at any

time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or

transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written

permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this

manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,

Advantech Co., Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for

any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result

from its use.

All brand and product named mentioned herein are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective holders.

PartNo.2008A84000

1stEdition PrintedinTaiwanJune 2000

FCC Class B notes

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 in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, 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 receiver

- Connect the equipment into an 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

equipmentwhicharenotexpresslyapprovedby

therelevantstandardsauthoritycould void your

authoritytooperatethe equipment.

Packing List

Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the

following materials have been shipped:

• PPC-A84

• User's manual

• Accessories for PPC-A84

-ExternalFDDflatcable for FDD (34-pin)

-ExternalIDE cable forHDD orCD-ROM (40-pin)

- Power cable for external FDD or IDE device (4-pin)

-DC Power inletcable(180 cm)

- Assembly mounting screws

- "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disk

- Hard drive disk carrier and connector

- Male contact pin x 3 and female contact pin x 3

- A pair of DC power insulators with hood

If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your

distributor or sales representative immediately.

Note: If the unit you bought is basic system (ie. without

a hard driver), you will find a HDD carrier kit in the

accessorybox.

Additional Information and Assistance

1. Visitthe Advantech website at www.advantech.com.twwhere

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

Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet or DC adapter before

cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a

damp cloth.

4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed 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 could cause damage.

7. These is no openings on the enclosure. Please keep it in air convec-

tion environment. Protect the equipment from overheating.

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 over-voltage.

12. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should

be opened only by qualified service personnel.

13. If any 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 installation reference guide.

e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

14. 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). IT MAY DAMAGE

THE EQUIPMENT.

The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-

1:1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB(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.

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. Ver-

wenden 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 elek-

trischen 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.

15. Bitte lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbehehrt hinten unter -20° C (-4° F)

oder oben 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät

zerstören könten.

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000

beträgt 70 dB(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.

Contents

Chapter 1 General Information ................................. 1

1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2

1.2 Specifications ............................................................... 3

General ........................................................................... 3

Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821)............................ 3

LCD Specification .......................................................... 4

DC input power supply module (12volt or 24volt) .......... 5

PCMCIA module (Optional) .......................................... 6

Environmentalspecifications .......................................... 6

1.3 Front View .................................................................... 7

1.4 Dimensions................................................................... 8

1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion)............................... 9

1.6 Panel Mounting ......................................................... 10

1.7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional)...................... 11

Chapter 2 System Setup ......................................... 13

2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ................................ 14

2.2 Preparing For First-time Usage.............................. 19

2.3 Installation Procedures ............................................ 19

2.3.1 Connecting the power inlet cable (180 cm)..........19

2.3.2 Connecting the insulator to your power sources ..20

2.3.3 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (plug-in) ...............23

2.3.4 Installing DRAM (SODIMM)..............................24

2.4 Installing I/O Equipment ......................................... 25

2.4.1 Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/CD-ROM)

device and an external FDD ........................................25

2.4.2 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ..........................26

2.4.3 Mic-in, line-in, speaker out ..................................26

2.4.4 External VGA .....................................................27

2.4.5 Two serial COM ports.........................................27

2.4.6 USB ports............................................................27

2.4.7 Parallel port ........................................................28

2.4.8 Ethernet ...............................................................28

2.5 How to Install Software to the HDD ...................... 29

2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .................................29

2.5.2 Method 2: Use a FDD..........................................29

2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port .............29

2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM............29

2.6 Running the BIOS Setup Program ......................... 30

2.7 Installing System Software....................................... 30

2.8 Installing the Drivers ............................................... 31

Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-A84 (PCM-5821)..... 33

3.1 Introduction................................................................ 34

3.2 Features...................................................................... 35

3.3 Jumpers and Connectors ......................................... 36

3.3.1 Setting jumpers .....................................................36

3.3.2 Jumpers ................................................................37

3.3.3 Connectors ...........................................................38

3.3.4 Locating jumpers and connectors.........................39

3.4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1)........... 41

3.5 CMOS Clear (JP2).................................................... 41

3.6 Watchdog Timer Configuration............................... 41

3.6.1Watchdog activity selection (JP2) .........................42

3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4,JP5)...42

3.8 Buzzer enable (JP10)................................................ 43

Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface.................... 45

4.1 Introduction................................................................ 46

4.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver................................ 46

4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................47

4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................50

4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................53

4.3 Further Information .................................................. 55

Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup..................................... 57

5.1 Introduction................................................................ 58

5.1.1 Chipset..................................................................58

5.1.2 Display memory ...................................................58

5.1.3 Display types ........................................................58

5.2 Installation of SVGA Driver..................................... 58

5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................60

5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................62

5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................64

5.3 Further Information .................................................. 66

Chapter 6 Touchscreen .......................................... 67

6.1 Introduction................................................................ 68

6.1.1 General information ..............................................68

6.1.2Specifications........................................................68

6.2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver......................... 68

6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS ......................................69

6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................70

6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................72

6.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................74

Chapter 7 Audio Setup............................................ 77

7.1 Introduction................................................................ 78

7.2 Installation of Audio Driver..................................... 78

7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................79

7.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................82

7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................84

7.3 Further Information .................................................. 86

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