Advantech TREK-755 User manual

TREK-755/TREK-756
Vehicle Mounted Computer
with 10.4"/12.1" TFT LCD
User Manual

TREK-755/TREK-756 User Manual ii
Copyright
This document is copyrighted, © 2006. All rights are reserved. The origi-
nal manufacturer 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 transmit-
ted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of
the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the
rights of third parties that may result from such use.
Acknowledgements
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For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit
our websites at: http://www.advantech.com
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For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://service.advantech.com.tw/eservice
This manual is for the TREK-755/TREK-756 series.
Part No. 2006750000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan January 2006

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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 interfer-
ence 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 equip-
ment 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 inter-
ference 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 you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
• TREK-755 or TREK-756 series Vehicle Mounted Computer
• Accessories for TREK-755 or TREK-756
- Warranty card
- Power cord:
For AC Model: US type AC power cord (180 cm.)
For DC Model: DC power inlet cable (180 cm)
- "Drivers, Utilities and User Manual" CD-ROM
- Packet of screws
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.

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Additional Information and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com or
www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest informa-
tion about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer 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
Warning! 1. Input voltage rated:
AC model: 100-240 Vac, 50/60Hz, 2-1.5A.
DC model
a. 19-36 Vdc
b. 10-18 Vdc
c. 40-58 Vdc
2. Use a 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery
3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands and
handle with care
4. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the sur-
faces, use only approved products or clean with a dry
applicator
5. CompactFlash: Turn off power before inserting or
removing CompactFlash storage card.
Contact information:
Our European representative:
Advantech Europe GmbH
Kolberger Straße 7
D-40599 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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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 let-
ting 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 ENVIRONMENT WHERE
THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR
ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED.REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT
TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUC-
TIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advan-
tech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained
herein.

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W i c h t i g e S i c h e r h e i s h i n w e i s e
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 überhit-
zung 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 Beschädi-
gung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag aus-
lösen.
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 funktioniert
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. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der Batte-
rie.Ersatz nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller empfohlene-
mahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des
Herstellers.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000
beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.

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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 ........................................2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 General Specifications....................................................... 2
1.3 LCD Specifications ........................................................... 6
1.4 Dimensions........................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 System Setup...................................................10
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Vehicle Mounted Computer .......... 10
2.2 Installation Procedures .................................................... 12
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord.......................................... 12
2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard or Mouse ............................. 12
2.2.3 Switching On the Power ............................................... 12
2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program .................................. 13
2.4 Installing System Software.............................................. 14
2.5 Installing the Drivers....................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Hardware and Peripheral Installation .........18
3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading ........ 18
3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .................... 18
3.3 Placing the Rubber Seal .................................................. 19
3.4 Installing the Universal Arm........................................... 20
Chapter 4 Jumper Settings and Connectors..................22
4.1 Setting Jumpers ............................................................... 22
4.1.1 Jumpers and Switches................................................... 23
4.1.2 Locating Jumpers and Switches.................................... 23
4.1.3 Connectors .................................................................... 24
4.1.4 Locating Connectors ..................................................... 25
4.2 CPU Installation .............................................................. 25
4.3 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP1) ............................. 26
4.4 COM-port Interface......................................................... 26
4.4.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting (JP5) .......................... 26
4.4.2 COM1/COM2/COM3/ Pin 9 Output Setting (JP4)....... 28
4.5 VGA Interface................................................................. 30
4.5.1 LCD Panel Power Setting............................................. 30
Chapter 5 VIA Chipset ....................................................32
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 32
5.1.1 Windows 98/2000/XP 4-in-1 Driver Installation......... 32
5.2 Further Information......................................................... 32
Chapter 6 AGP SVGA Setup ..........................................34
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 34

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6.1.1 Chipset .......................................................................... 34
6.1.2 Display memory............................................................ 34
6.2 Installation of SVGA Driver ........................................... 34
6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME .................................. 34
6.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ............................... 35
6.3 Further Information......................................................... 35
Chapter 7 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...........................38
7.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 38
7.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver......................................... 38
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME .................................. 39
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ............................... 39
7.3 Further Information......................................................... 40
Chapter 8 Audio ...............................................................42
8.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 42
8.2 Installation of Audio Driver ............................................ 42
Chapter 9 USB 2.0 ............................................................44
9.1 Installation of USB 2.0 Driver ........................................ 44
9.2 Driver Installation for Windows XP ............................... 44
9.3 Driver Installation for Windows 2000 ............................ 45
9.4 Driver Installation for Windows ME / 98 / 98SE............ 46
9.5 Further Information......................................................... 46
Chapter 10 Touchscreen ....................................................48
10.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 48
10.1.1 General information...................................................... 48
10.1.2 General specifications................................................... 48
10.1.3 Environmental Specifications ....................................... 49
10.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers ................................ 49
10.2.1 Windows 98/ME Resistive T/S driver .......................... 50
10.2.2 Windows 2000/XP Resistive T/S driver....................... 51
10.2.3 Windows 2000/XP Vandal proof Infrared T/S driver .. 51
10.3 Further Information......................................................... 52
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .............54
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer................................. 54
Appendix B Pin Assignments .............................................58
B.1 Inverter Power Connector (CN10) .................................. 58
B.2 Internal Speaker Connector (CN14)................................ 58
B.3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN16) Reserved..................... 59
B.4 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (CN15)........................ 60
B.5 IR Connector (CN8) Reserved ........................................ 61
B.6 LVDS Connector (CN4).................................................. 61
B.7 Flat Panel Display Connector (CN2) (Reserved)............ 62

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B.8 COM1.............................................................................. 63
B.9 COM2.............................................................................. 63
B.10 COM3.............................................................................. 64
B.11 COM3 Connector (CN 26).............................................. 64
B.12 COM 4 Connector (CN 23)............................................. 65
B.13 USB Port ......................................................................... 65
B.14 Parallel Port Connector (CN11) ...................................... 66
B.15 VGA Connector............................................................... 67

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CHAPTER
1
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the
TREK-755/TREK-756
Vehicle Mounted Computer.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• General Specifications
• LCD Specifications
• Dimensions

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
TREK-755/TREK-756 is fanless and comes with a VIA Eden low-power
CPU for higher reliability and performance. The ruggedized aluminum
enclosure without ventilation holes makes TREK-755/TREK-756 water-
proof and dust proof.
A variable power source suits vehicles such as forklifts and trucks, which
typically operate with AC power or 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V DC power.
TREK-755/TREK-756 provide 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and expansion
options for wireless transmissions such as 802.11g/b, GPS, GSM, GPRS
and CDMA, etc.
Embedded OS support (WinCE.NET, WinXP Embedded), using OS
images can greatly shorten system development and troubleshooting.
1.2 General Specifications
General
• Dimensions (W x H x D):310 x 255 x 80 mm (TREK-755);
310 x 255 x 86 mm (TREK-756)
• Weight: 3.5 kg (TREK-755); 4.5 kg (TREK-756)
• Power supply:
AC model: 60 watts
Input voltage: 100-240 Vac, 50/60Hz,1.5 ~ 2A
Output voltage: +5V@5A, +12V@3A
DC model: 75 watts
Input voltage: 19-36 Vdc, typical 24V DC.
Output voltage: +5V@8A, [email protected]
Optional DC model: 65 watts
Input voltage: 10-18 Vdc, typical 12 V DC.
Output voltage: +5V@7A, +12V@2A
Optional model: 75 watts
Input voltage: 40-58 Vdc, typical 48 V DC.
Output voltage: +5V@8A, [email protected]

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• Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" HDD
• Front panel and back cover: IP65 Sealed; NEMA4 compliant
• Enclosure: Ruggedized aluminum without ventilation holes
Standard PC functions
• CPU: Embedded VIA Eden 800 MHz CPU
• BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM
• System Chipset: VIA CLE266 and VT8235 CD
• Front side bus: 133 MHz
• System Memory: Two 184-pin DIMM sockets, accepts up to 2 GB
DDR 266 SDRAM
• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two connectors. Each con-
nector has one channel and supports two IDE devices. Each channel
supports PIO modes 0 ~ 4, DMA mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra DMA 33/66/
100 simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated for the CD-
ROM drive or CompactFlash card. BIOS supports IDE CDROM boot-
up
• Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports 1 standard AT Keyboard and a
PS/2 Mouse
• Serial ports: Three serial ports with two RS-232 ports (COM 1, COM
3), and one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible
with 16C550. UARTs, +5V/+12V power supply selectable
• Universal serial bus (USB) port: Supports up to two V2.0 USB ports,
Intel UHCI v1.1 compatible
• Mini PCI bus expansion slot: Accepts one type III A/B mini PCI bus
card
• Solid State Disk: Supports one 50-pin socket for CompactFlash type I/
II (True IDE mode) or IBM MicroDrive HDD
• Watchdog timer: 63-level timer intervals automatically generates sys-
tem reset or IRQ11 when the system stops due to a program error or
EMI. Jumperless selection and software enabled/disabled
• Battery: 3.0 V @ 195 mA lithium battery
• Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal/
Standby/Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant
VGA/Flat panel interface
• Chipset: Integrated in VIA CLE266

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• Frame Buffer: Supports 8 / 16 / 32 / 64MB frame buffer using system
memory
• Display type: Simultaneously supports CRT and flat panel displays
(EL, LCD and gas plasma)
Audio function
• Chipset: Integrated in VT8235CD South Bridge
• Audio controller: AC97 Ver. 2.0 compliant interface, Multi stream
Direct sound and Direct Sound 3D acceleration
• Stereo sound: 18-bit full-duplex codec
• Audio interface: Line out
PCI bus Ethernet interface
• Chipset: Realtek RTL8100C 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 that
supports both RPL and PXE.
• 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability
PCMCIA interface
• Chipset: R5C554
• Cardbus Controller: A PC card controller offers a single chip solution
as a bridge between the PCI bus and the Cardbus
• PCI bus interface: Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.1,
and supports 32-bit Cardbus (Card-32) and 16-bit PC cards (Card-16)
without external buffers
• Hot insertion and removal

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Touchscreen (Optional)
Environment
• Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F)
• Anti-freeze Operating Temperature*: -30 ~ 45° C (-22 ~ 113° F)
*At -30° C, TREK will boot up in 3 minutes after powering on
• Relative Humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
• Shock: 30 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)
• Certifications: EMC: CE, FCC. Safety: UL1950.
• Vibration: 5 ~ 500 Hz 1 G RMS Random vibration (operating with
HDD); 5 ~ 500 Hz 3G RMS random vibration (Operating with CF
card)
Type Analog Resistive Vandal proof
Infrared
Light Transmission 75% 91%
Controller RS-232 interface
(uses COM4)
RS-232 interface
(uses COM4)
Power Consumption <5 V@ 100 mA +5 V @ 150 mA
Durability > 10 million depres-
sions
100,000 hrs
Software Driver Supports Windows
and DOS
Supports Windows
and DOS

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1.3 LCD Specifications
* The VR control is defined by hot key in DOS or BIOS mode as
below: Ctrl-Alt-F3, Ctrl-Alt-F4.
Model TREK-755 TREK-756
Display type 10.4" TFT LCD 12.1" TFT LCD
Max. resolution 800 x 600 800 x 600
Colors 256 K 262 K
Dot size (mm) 0.264 x 0.264 0.264 x 0.264
Luminance 230 cd/m2400 cd/m2
*VR control Brightness Brightness
LCD MTBF 50,000 hours 50,000 hours
Backlight lifetime 20,000 hours 50,000 hours
Note: The color LCD display installed in the Vehicle
Mounted Computer is high-quality and reliable.
However, it may contain a few defective pixels
which do not always illuminate. With current
technology, it is impossible to completely elimi-
nate defective pixels. Advantech is actively
working to improve this technology.

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1.4 Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Figure 1.1: TREK-755
Figure 1.2: TREK-756
310
255
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