Advantech PPC-L158T User manual

User Manual
PPC-L158T
Intel Atom Processor- Based
Panel PC with 15” Color TFT
LCD Display

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in 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. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 200K158T11 Edition 2
Printed in China July 2012

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class B
Note: 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support 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 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 equip-
ment 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:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the
user's manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. 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.
22. 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 INSTRUCTIONS.
23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
24. For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 6 kg
or equivalent.
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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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................2
1.2.1 General Specifications..................................................................2
1.2.2 Standard PC Functions.................................................................2
1.2.3 Internal Graphics Specifications ...................................................2
1.2.4 Audio Functions............................................................................2
1.2.5 Ethernet Interface .........................................................................2
1.2.6 Touchscreen Specifications (Optional).........................................3
Table 1.1: Touchscreen Specifications........................................3
1.2.7 Optional Modules..........................................................................3
1.2.8 Environment..................................................................................3
1.2.9 Certifications:................................................................................3
1.3 Dimensions ...............................................................................................4
Figure 1.1 Dimensions of PPC-L158T.........................................4
Chapter 2 System Setup.......................................5
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC...................................................................6
Figure 2.1 Front Panel of PPC-L158T.........................................6
Figure 2.2 Side View of the Panel PC .........................................6
Figure 2.3 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel of AC Input Model..7
Figure 2.4 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel of DC Input Model..7
Figure 2.5 Rear View of the Panel PC.........................................8
2.2 Preparing for First-time Use......................................................................9
2.3 Installation Procedures..............................................................................9
2.3.1 Connecting the Power Cord..........................................................9
2.3.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse...........................................9
2.3.3 Switching on the Power ................................................................9
2.4 Running the BIOS Setup Program............................................................9
2.5 Installing System Software........................................................................9
2.6 Installing the Drivers................................................................................10
Figure 2.6 Drivers and Utilities on the CD-ROM........................10
Chapter 3 Using the Panel PC............................11
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................12
3.2 CD-ROM Drive (Optional).......................................................................12
Figure 3.1 Inserting and ejecting a CD-ROM.............................12
3.3 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard .....................................................................13
3.4 PCI or PCIe Bus Expansion....................................................................13
Figure 3.2 PCI & PCIe Bus Expansion......................................13
3.5 Serial COM Ports ....................................................................................14
Figure 3.3 I/O Ports ...................................................................14
3.6 VGA Port.................................................................................................15
3.7 USB Ports ...............................................................................................15
3.8 Audio Interface........................................................................................15
3.9 Ethernet...................................................................................................15
3.10 Touchscreen (Optional)...........................................................................15
Chapter 4 Hardware Installation ........................17

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4.1 Jumpers and Connectors........................................................................ 18
4.2 Disassembling the Panel PC .................................................................. 18
Figure 4.1 Unfastening the Rear Cover..................................... 18
4.3 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive .......................................................... 19
Figure 4.2 The PPC Side Cover................................................ 19
Figure 4.3 The PPC HDD.......................................................... 19
Figure 4.4 Plugging in the SATA Cable..................................... 20
4.4 Installing the DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module........................................ 21
Figure 4.5 Placing the Memory Module in the SODIMM Socket21
Figure 4.6 Stick the Thermal Pad on the Memory Heatsink...... 21
Figure 4.7 Fasten the Memory Heatsink onto the Board........... 22
4.5 Installing the Optical Device Drive.......................................................... 23
Figure 4.8 Rear Cover Photo..................................................... 23
Figure 4.9 Plug in the SATA ODD Cable................................... 23
Figure 4.10Fasten Screw on IO Shielding.................................. 24
Figure 4.11Fasten Screws on the ODD Bracket ........................ 24
4.6 Installing GPIO Cable ............................................................................. 25
Figure 4.12GPIO Location on I/O Bracket.................................. 25
Figure 4.13Change Cable PIN Header to CN11 ........................ 25
4.7 Installing the LPT Cable.......................................................................... 26
Figure 4.14Insert LPT Cable PIN Header on the Motherboard.. 26
Figure 4.15Fix the LPT Cable on the I/O Bracket....................... 27
Figure 4.16Fasten the Screw on the Bracket............................. 27
Figure 4.17Completed Photo of LPT Cable Assemblage........... 27
4.8 Installing Dual-USB Cable ...................................................................... 28
Figure 4.18Insert Dual-USB Cable on CN9 or CN10 ................. 28
Figure 4.19Dual-USB Cable Assembly on I/O Bracket .............. 29
Figure 4.20Fasten Screw on Bracket......................................... 29
Figure 4.21Completed Assembled Dual-USB Cable.................. 30
Chapter 5 Jumpers and Connectors.................31
5.1 Jumpers and Connectors........................................................................ 32
5.1.1 Setting Jumpers.......................................................................... 32
5.1.2 Jumpers...................................................................................... 33
Table 5.1: JP1 (CMOS Setting & AT / ATX Select)................... 33
Table 5.2: CN19(Ring and Power for COM1/2 pin 9)................ 33
5.1.3 Jumper and Connector Locations............................................... 34
Figure 5.1 Jumpers & Connectors on PPC-L158T Motherboard...
34
5.1.4 Connectors ................................................................................. 35
Table 5.3: CN1 (LVDS Back Light)............................................ 35
Table 5.4: CN2/3 (SATA Power)............................................... 36
Table 5.5: CN4/5 (SATA0/1) ..................................................... 36
Table 5.6: CN6 (LVDS) ............................................................. 36
Table 5.7: CN7 (MiniPCIE)........................................................ 37
Table 5.8: CN9/10 (USB4/5/6/7) ............................................... 37
Table 5.9: CN11 (GPIO)............................................................ 37
Table 5.10:CN12/13 (Memory 0/1)............................................. 37
Table 5.11:CN14 (T/S) ............................................................... 37
Table 5.12:CN18 (COM4) .......................................................... 38
Table 5.13:CN20 (LED Connect) ............................................... 38
Table 5.14:CN21 (Button) .......................................................... 38
Table 5.15:CN22 (DC IN (For 12V))........................................... 38
Table 5.16:CN23 (Speak)........................................................... 38
Table 5.17:CN24 (LAN1&USB01).............................................. 39
Table 5.18:CN25 (PS2).............................................................. 39
Table 5.19:CN26/27(1394)......................................................... 39
Table 5.20:CN28 (LAN2)............................................................ 39

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Table 5.21:CN29 (USB23)..........................................................39
Table 5.22:CN30 A (COM1 RS232)...........................................40
Table 5.23:CN30B VGA .............................................................40
Table 5.24:CN31 A (COM2 RS232/422/485 Select by BIOS)....40
Table 5.25:CN31 B (COM3 RS-232 serial port).........................41
Table 5.26:CN32 (MIC IN)..........................................................41
Table 5.27:CN33 (LINE OUT) ....................................................41
Table 5.28:CN34 (DC IN (For DC)) ............................................41
Chapter 6 Driver Installation ..............................43
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................44
6.1.1 Driver Installation........................................................................44
6.2 Updating Driver Search on the Advantech Website................................44
Appendix A PCI Card and PCIe Size Limits .........45
A.1 PCIe Interface Card ................................................................................46
A.2 PCI Interface Card ..................................................................................46
A.3 Add-on Card............................................................................................47

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Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-L158T.
Sections include:
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech PPC-L158T is an Intel Atom processor based Panel PC with a bright 15"
LCD display. The powerful Atom CPU and Intel ICH8M chipsets bring the most
dynamic applications to life without sacrifices to any industrial reliability. The Internal
CFast card interface can serve as an alternate HDD solution for OS booting and the
Mini PCIe interface can be used by many expansion cards such as a wireless LAN
card to extend device mobility. In order to satisfy customers’ security concerns, PPC-
L158T is also offered in a two Gigabit LAN port configuration. Four serial ports and
four USB V2.0 ports give the PPC-L158T advanced application capability.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 General Specifications
Dimensions (W X H X D): 396.5 x 317.6 x 103.5 mm (15.6" x 12.5" x 4.08")
Weight: 6 kg (13.22 lb)
Power:
–DC Model: input voltage 15 ~ 24 V
–AC Model: 85 W (Max)
Output Voltage: 100 ~ 240 Vac, 50 ~ 60 Hz, 1 ~ 2 A
1.2.2 Standard PC Functions
CPU: Supports Intel® D525 processor up to 1.8 GHz
BIOS: Award 8 MB Flash BIOS, supports plug and play, ACPI (advanced con-
figuration and power interface)
Chipset: Intel D525/ICH8M
RAM: Two 204-pin sockets up to 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Serial ports: Four serial ports, COM1, 3 and 4 are RS-232; COM2 is RS-232/
422/485
Universal serial bus (USB) port: Supports up to four USB V2.0 ports
Bus Expansion: PCI-e * 1; mini PCI-e *1; PCI or PCI-e bus expansion slot *1
1.2.3 Internal Graphics Specifications
Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
400 MHz render clock frequency
2 display ports: LVDS and RGB
Intel@ Clear Video Technology (MPEG2 Hardware Acceleration, ProcAmp)
1.2.4 Audio Functions
Chipset: Realtek ALC892
Audio controller: Supports host/soft audio from the Intel ICH series chipset
Stereo sound: Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format
1.2.5 Ethernet Interface
802.3x flow control support compliant
IEEE 802.1p and 802.1q support
10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.2.6 Touchscreen Specifications (Optional)
1.2.7 Optional Modules
CPU: Supports Intel Atom processor, dual-core D525 1.8 G
Memory: Supports up to 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM [204-pin SODIMM socket x 2]
HDD: Supports 2.5" SATA HDD
Touchscreen: Analog resistive
DVD+/-RW Drive: SATA Slim 8x or above
Combo Drive: SATA Slim DVD/CD-RW 8D/24W/24E/24R or above
CFast: One type I, II CFast slot
1.2.8 Environment
Temperature: 0 ~ 50° C (32 ~ 122° F)
Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)
1.2.9 Certifications:
EMC: CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC
Safety: CE, CB, UL, BSMI, CCC, VCCI
Table 1.1: Touchscreen Specifications
Type Analog Resistive
Resolution 2048*2048
Light Transmission 80%
Controller COM/USB
Power Consumption +5.5 V @ 70 mA
Software Driver Windows
Durability (touches in a life-
time) 35 million

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 Dimensions of PPC-L158T

Chapter 2
2System Setup
This chapter gives system setup
information for the PPC-L158T.
Sections include:
A Quick Tour
Installation Procedures
Running the BIOS Setup
Installing System software

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2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
Before starting to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar with the
locations and purposes of controls, drives, connectors and ports, which are illustrated
in the figures below.
When placed upright on the desktop, the front panel of the panel PC appears as
shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Front Panel of PPC-L158T
When viewed from the left side of the panel PC, the optical device drive, USB ports
are visible, as shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 Side View of the Panel PC
HDD Cover
CDR/DVD
Hole for Panel Mount
Speaker

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Chapter 2 System Setup
Viewed from the bottom. Please note that the expansion slot is optional for either one
PCI slot or one PCI Express. It is located on the back of the Panel PC as shown in
Figure 2.3. (The I/O section includes various I/O ports, including serial ports, USB
ports, the Ethernet ports, KB/MS, the audio jacks, and so on.)
Figure 2.3 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel of AC Input Model
A: Line out/Mic in B: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet x 1
C: IEEE 1394 x 2 (optional) D: USB 2.0 x 4
E: VGA Port F: RS-232 x 2, RS-232/422/485 x 1
G: PS2 Mouse x 1 / Keyboard x1 H: Power Switch
I: AC Inlet J: RS-232 x 1 (or GPIO x 1 by cable swapping)
K: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet x 1 L: PCI Slot x 1 (or PCIe Slot x 1)
Figure 2.4 I/O Peripheral Connectors Panel of DC Input Model
A: Line out/Mic in B: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet x 1
C: IEEE 1394 x 2 (optional) D: USB 2.0 x 4
E: VGA Port F: RS-232 x 2, RS-232/422/485 x 1
G: PS2 Mouse x 1 / Keyboard x 1 H :Power Swith
I: DC Inlet J: RS-232 x 1 (or GPIO x 1 by cable swapping)
K: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet x 1 L: PCI Slot x 1 (or PCIe Slot x 1)

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VESA standard, both 100 x 100 mm and 75 x 75 mm mounting size.
Figure 2.5 Rear View of the Panel PC
Caution! Use recommended mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.

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Chapter 2 System Setup
2.2 Preparing for First-time Use
Before commencing set up of the panel PC system, the following items should be
available:
Keyboard
Mouse (for system software installation)
2.3 Installation Procedures
2.3.1 Connecting the Power Cord
The panel PC can be powered through an AC electrical outlet (100 ~ 250 volts,
50 ~ 60 Hz) or DC outlet (15 ~ 24 V). Be sure to 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/DC inlet of the panel PC.
2. Connect the 3-pin male plug of the power cord to an electrical outlet.
2.3.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the I/O section of PPC. If using a serial mouse
and the panel PC has a touchscreen, it is possible to connect the mouse to any COM
port.
2.3.3 Switching on the Power
Switch on the power switch, which is located inside the bottom side cover.
2.4 Running the BIOS Setup Program
The panel PC will be properly set up and configured by the dealer prior to delivery.
However, it may be necessary to use the panel PC's BIOS (Basic Input-Output Sys-
tem) setup program to change the system configuration information, such as the cur-
rent date and time, or the 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 specified with the setup program are recorded in a special area of mem-
ory called “CMOS RAM”. This memory is backed up by a battery so that it will not be
erased after turning off or resetting the system. Whenever the power is turned on, the
system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the equip-
ment check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If a problem occurs, an
error message will be displayed on screen, and the computer prompts the user to run
the setup program.
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 formatting and operating
system installation. The guidelines below will help determine the steps necessary to
install the operating system onto the panel PC hard drive.
Note! Some distributors and system integrators may have already pre-
installed system software prior to shipment.

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2.6 Installing the Drivers
After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Chipset, Ethernet,
VGA, audio and touchscreen functions. All the drivers are stored in a CD-ROM disc
labeled "Drivers and Utilities”. The CD-ROM can be found in your accessory box.
Figure 2.6 Drivers and Utilities on the CD-ROM
Note! The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-L158T panel PCs are subject
to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's website or con-
tact our application engineers for the latest information regarding drivers
utilities.