Aplex AHM-6159P User manual

AHM-6159P User Manual
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AHM-6159P
User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Jan. 2013 V1.0
® 2013 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
Aplex Technology, Inc.
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Warning!___________________________________
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions manual, it may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA computing device pursuant to
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Disclaimer
This information in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Aplex
Technology Inc. be liable for damages of any kind, whether incidental or consequential, arising
from either the use or misuse of information in this document or in any related materials.
Electric Shock Hazard –Do not operate the machine with its back cover removed. There are
dangerous high voltages inside.

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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□AC power cable
□Driver & manual CD disc
□Other.___________________(please specify)
Safety Precautions
Follow the messages below to prevent your systems from damage:
◆Avoid your system from static electricity on all occasions.
◆Prevent electric shock. Don„t touch any components of this card when the card is
power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not in use.
◆Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance, when you
connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may damage the electronic
components or the whole system.

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Table of Contents______________________
Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2
Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2
Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………..3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Specifications……………………………………..….……………………..6
1.2 Dimensions………………………………...………………………….......7
1.3 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……8
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…..10
2.2 Installations…….………………….……………………………………...11
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors………………………………….....11
2.3 Jumpers Setting and Connectors........................................................12
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................23
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................24
3.3 System Overview..................................................................................25
3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 26
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 35
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 37
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 39
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 40
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................47
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………50
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..53
4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver………………………………………….56
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………59
Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………61
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….61

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AHM-6159P………………………………..…....7
Figure 1.2: Front view of AHM-6159P…………………………………..…....8
Figure 1.3: Rear View of AHM-6159P………………………………………….8
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....10
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...11
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....12
Figure 5.1 Birdeye‟s View of Control Board…………………………………61

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
System
Processor
Intel Socket P, default Intel P8400 2.24GHz
System Memory
1 X DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot, default 2GB
System Chipset
Intel GM45 + ICH9M
Outside I/O ports
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x GbE LAN connectors
1 x Audio line out
1 x VGA
2 x RS-232 COM1 and COM2
1 x DB-9 option RS-422/485 Default RS-485 COM3
1 x 3 Pin terminal block DC power input
1 x 8 Pin terminal Block 1VCC/1Ground/3 in and out DIDO
Storage
1 x accessible CF Slot internal
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD space
Expansion Slot
None
Wireless LAN+BT
Via mini-PCIe slot option / Antenna hole at back cover
Membrane Control
At front bezel
Brightness/ Screen and Touch on/off /Power on/off
OS Support
Windows XP Professional, XP embedded, Windows embedded standard 7, Windows 7
Professional for embedded
LCD
Display Type
15”Color TFT LCD
Max. Resolution
1024x768
Max. Color
262K
Luminance (cd/m2)
400
View Angle
H: 160°/ V: 145°
Backlight Lifetime
50,000hrs
Touch Screen
Type
Projected Capacitive Touch
Light Transmission
80%
Power Supply
Power Input
DC 11~32V
Mechanical
Construction
Aluminum front bezel and steel Chassis
IP Rating
Front Panel IP65

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Mounting
Panel and VESA75 x 75 mount
Dimension
410(W)x290(H)x40(D)mm
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-10~50 °C
Storage Temperature
-20~60 °C
Storage Humidity
10~90% @40 °C, non-condensing
Certificate
CE/FCC Class A
1.2 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AHM-6159P

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1.3 Brief Description of AHM-6159P
AHM-6159P is a slim, fanless design PC, which comes with a 15-inch LCD. It is powered by an
Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Processor, up to Intel P8400 2.26GHz processor. The industrial panel PC
also features two COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one 2.5” HDD, one internal CF slot, and 11~32V DC,
etc. It is ideal for use as a PC-based controller for IndustrialAutomation & FactoryAutomation
Figure 1.2: Front View of AHM-6159P
Figure 1.3: Rear View of AHM-6159P

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1.4 Installation of HDD
Step 1
Gently remove two screws in back of the
machine.
Step 2
Insert HDD in the HDD bracket.
Step 3
Insert CF in the CF bracket.

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Step4
Tighten two crews.
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions

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2.2 Installations
ASB-L801 is a 4" industrial Embedded motherboard developed on the basis of Intel GM45+
ICH9M, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of different customers. Also,
it features dual 1000M LAN port, 5-COM port and dual Mini PCIE configuration. To satisfy the special
needs of high-end customers, PC104+ port (capable of adjusting IO voltage) richer extension
functions. Due to its compact size, the product is widely used in various sectors of industrial control..
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top

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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom
2.3 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
1. RTC/SRTC: (2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header)CMOS clear jumper, CMOS clear
operation will permanently reset old BIOS settings to factory defaults.
RTC/SRTC
CMOS
OPEN
NORMAL
(default)
CLOSE 1-2
Clear CMOS
Procedures of CMOS clear:
5.4.1.1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
5.4.1.2 To clear the CMOS settings, use the jumper cap to close pins1 and 2 for about
3 seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins open.
5.4.1.3 Power on the system again.
5.4.1.4 When entering the POST screen, press the <F1> or <DEL> key to enter CMOS
Setup Utility to load optimal defaults.
5.4.1.5 After the above operations, save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. JP2: (2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header), ATX Power and AT Power setting jumper.

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JP2
Mode
Open
ATX Power
Mode
Close
Auto Power on
3. BAT1: (1.25mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to
provide power for CMOS.
Pin#
Signal
Name
Pin1
VBAT
PIN2
Ground
4. F_PANEL: (2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), Front panel connector.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
HD LED+
1
2
POWER
LED+
Ground
3
4
Ground
Ground
5
6
SW+
RESET+
7
8
Ground
SPK+
9
10
SPK-
Pin1-3: HDD LED, They are used to connect hard disk activity LED. The LED blinks
when the hard disk is reading or writing data.
Pin2-4: POWER LED, They are used to connect power LED. When the system is
powered on or under S0/S1 state, the LED is normally on; when the
system is under S4/S5 state, the LED is off.
Pin5-6: POWER on/off Button, They are used to connect power switch button.
The two pins are disconnected under normal condition. You may short
them temporarily to realize system startup & shutdown or awaken the
system from sleep state.
Pin7-8: RESET Button, They are used to connect reset button. The two pins are
dis-connected under normal condition. You may short them temporarily to
realize system reset.
Pin9-10: BUZZER, They are used to connect an external buzzer.

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Note:
When connecting LEDs and buzzer, pay special attention to the signal
polarity. Make sure that the connector pins have a one-to-one
correspondence with chassis wiring, or it may cause boot up failure.
5. JP1: (2.0mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header) COM5 setting jumper, pin 1~3 are used to
select signal out of pin 10 of COM5 port.
JP1 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM5 Pin10=+5V (default)
Close 2-3
COM5 Pin10=+12V (option)
6. COM5: (2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), COM5 Port, standard RS232 ports are
provided. They can be used directly via COM cable connection.
Signal
Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
DCD
1
2
RXD
TXD
3
4
DTR
Ground
5
6
DSR
RTS
7
8
CTS
RI
9
10
Jp1 Setting:
Pin1-2 : 5V
(default)
Pin2-3:12V
(option)
7. COM2/COM4: (2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header),COM2 COM4 Port, up to 2
standard RS232 ports are provided. They can be used directly via COM cable
connection.
Signal
Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
DCD
1
2
RXD
TXD
3
4
DTR
Ground
5
6
DSR

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RTS
7
8
CTS
RI
9
10
NC
8. COM3: (2.0mm Pitch 1x6 box Pin Header),it provides selectable RS422/RS485
serial signal output.
RS422 Type (option)
RS485 Type (default)
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
422RX-
1
1
NC
422RX+
2
2
NC
422TX-
3
3
485-
422TX+
4
4
485+
Ground
5
5
Ground
+5V
6
6
+5V
9. JP3: (2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM1 setting jumper, pin 1~6 are used to
select signal out of pin 9 of COM1 port.
JP3 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Close 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V (option)
Close 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V (option)
10. COM1: (Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 serial port is
provided to make a direct connection to serial devices. COM1 port is controlled by
pins No.1~6 of JP3,select output Signal RI or 5V or 12v, For details, please refer to
description of JP3.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)

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4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
JP1 Setting:
Pin1-2 : RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Pin3-4 : 5V Standby power (option)
Pin5-6:12V Standby power
(option)
11.USB3/USB4: (2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header) ,Front USB connector, it
provides 4 USB ports via a dedicated USB cable, speed up to 480Mb/s.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
VCC(+5V)
1
2
VCC(+5V)
USB_DB-
3
4
USB_DA-
USB_DB+
5
6
USB_DA+
Ground
7
8
Ground
NC
9
10
Ground
Note:
Before connection, make sure that pinout of the USB Cable is in accordance with that
of the said tables. Any inconformity may cause system down and even hardware
damages.
12. USB1/2:(Double stack USB type A), Rear USB connector, it provides up to 4
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13. AUDIO: (2.0mm Pitch 2X6 Pin Header), Front Audio,An onboard Realtek
ALC662 codec is used to provide high-quality audio I/O ports. Line Out can be
connected to a headphone or amplifier. Line In is used for the connection of external
audio source via a Line in cable. MIC is the port for microphone input audio.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
VCC(+5V)
1
2
Ground
LINE_OUT_L
3
4
LINE_OUT_
R
FRONT_JD
5
6
LINE1_JD
LINE_IN_L
7
8
LINE_IN_R
MIC_IN_L
9
10
MIC_IN_R
Ground
11
12
MIC1_JD
14. GPIO1: (2.0mm Pitch 2x5 Pin Header),General-purpose input/output port, it
provides a group of self-programming interfaces to customers for flexible use.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
Ground
1
2
GPIO18_OUT
1
GPIO20_OUT
2
3
4
GPIO33_OUT
3
GPIO34_OUT
4
5
6
GPIO18_IN1
GPIO20_IN2
7
8
GPIO33_IN3
GPIO34_IN4
9
10
+5V
15. BZ: onboard buzzer.
16. CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1: (2.54mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header),Fan connector,
cooling fans can be connected directly for use. You may set the rotation condition of
cooling fan in menu of BIOS CMOS Setup.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
VCC

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3
Rotation
detection
Note:
Output power of cooling fan must be limited under 5W.
17. LAN1/2: (RJ45 Connector), Rear LAN port,2 standard 10/100/1000M RJ-45
Ethernet ports are provided. Used Intel 82574L chipset ,LINK LED (green) and
ACTIVE LED (yellow) respectively located at the left-hand and right-hand side of the
Ethernet port indicate the activity and transmission state of LAN.
18. CRT1: (CRT Connector DB15),Video Graphic Array Port, provide high-quality
video output. they can not work at the same time for CRT and VGA1.
19. VGA1: (CRT 2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), Video Graphic Array Port, Provide
2x5Pin cable to VGAPort, they can not work at the same time for CRT and VGA1.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
CRT_RED
1
2
Ground
CRT_GREEN
3
4
Ground
CRT_BLUE
5
6
VGA_EN
CRT_H_SYN
C
7
8
CRT_DDCDAT
A
CRT_V_SYNC
9
10
CRT_DDCCL
K
20. INVERTER1: (2.0mm Pitch 1x6 box Pin Header), Backlight control

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connector for LVDS1.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
+DC12V
2
+DC12V
3
Ground
4
Ground
5
BKLT_EN
6
BKLT_CTRL
Note:
Pin6 is backlight control signal, support DC or PWM mode, mode select at BIOS CMOS
menu.
21. LVDS1: For 18/24 bit LVDS output connector, Fully supported by Intel GM45
chipset, the interface features dual channel 18/24-bit output. Model name of the
interface connector is Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
VDD5
2
1
VDD5
Ground
4
3
Ground
VDD33
6
5
VDD33
LB_D0_N
8
7
LA_D0_N
LB_D0_P
10
9
LA_D0_P
Ground
12
11
Ground
LB_D1_N
14
13
LA_D1_N
LA_D1_P
16
15
LA_D1_P
Ground
18
17
Ground
LB_D2_N
20
19
LA_D2_N
LB_D2_P
22
21
LA_D2_P
Ground
24
23
Ground
LB_CLK_N
26
25
LA_CLK_N
LB_CLK_P
28
27
LA_CLK_P
Ground
30
29
Ground
LVDS_DDC_DATA
32
31
LVDS_DOC_CLK
Ground
34
33
Ground
LB_D3_N
36
35
LA_D3_N
LB_D3_P
38
37
LA_D3_P

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NC
40
39
NC
22. DC_IN2: (5.0mm 1x2 Pin Connector),DC12V System power input connector。
Pin#
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
Ground
DC_IN1: (2x2 box Pin Connector),DC12V System power input connector。
Pin#
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
Ground
3
+12V
4
+12V
Note:
Make sure that the voltage of power supply is DC(12±5%)V before power on, or
it may cause boot up failure and even system damage.
23. SATA1/2:(SATA 7P),SATA1,SATA2 SATAConnectors, Two SATA connectors are
provided, with transfer speed up to 3.0Gb/s.