Aplex ACS-2160 User manual

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ACS-2160 Box PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Feb. 2014 V1.0
® 2014 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
Aplex Technology, Inc.
15F-1, No.186, Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: ap[email protected]w URL: www.aplex.com.tw

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Warning!___________________________________
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.
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 Class A
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.

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Packing List
Accessories (as ticked) included in this package are:
□Adaptor
□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
1.4 Installation of HDD………………….…………………………….………...9
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…....11
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………….11
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....12
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................20
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................20
3.3 Main Settings………….........................................................................21
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................22
3.5 Chipset Settings…………………….......................................................27
3.6 Boot Settings........................................................................................31
3.7 Security Settings...................................................................................34
3.8 Save and Exit Settings……………........................................................35
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................41
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...………..…………………44
4.2 Intel Graphics MediaAccelerator Driver...……………..………………..47
4.3 Intel(R) Network Adapter………………………………………………….50
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Codec Driver Installation…….……….…52
Apendix Installation of Mounting 54

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Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the ACS-2160…………………………….…..…....7
Figure 1.2: Front View of ACS-2160..............................................................8
Figure 1.3: Rear View of ACS-2160..............................................................8
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..….….....11
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...12
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....12

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs
ACS-2160
Hardware
Processor
Intel Atom Processor D2550 1.86GHz , L2 Cache 1MB
System Chipset
Intel NM10 Express Chipset
System Memory
Onboard 2GB DDR III 800MHz, (4GB Option)
Outside I/O Port
2 x USB 2.0 type A
2 x GbE LAN RJ-45
1 x RS-232 DB-9, COM2
1 x DB-9 RS-232/422/485, COM1 (Default RS-232)
1 x Audio Line Out
1 x HDMI Port (off hole, no silk printing, with cover)
1 x VGA
1 x 3-pin DC Power input terminal
Expansion Slots
1 x Internal Mini-PCIe slot half size
Storage
1 x SD card slot, up to 32GB (Easy Accessible)
1 x SATAHalf Slim HDD bay, up to 64GB (Easy
accessible)
Power Supply
9~36V/DC
Wireless LAN
802.11 b/g/n via Mini-PCIe module card half size (Option)
Rear cover design Antenna hole
Mounting
Wall
VESA 75 x 75,100 x 100mm(Option), Din-rail(option)
Power
Power Input
9~36V/DC
Power Consumption
15 W(MAX)
Mechanical
Construction
Silver aluminum chassis
Chassis Color
RAL 9007
Dimensions
139.8 x 246.25 x 29.2 mm
Net Weight
1.8 kg
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
-20~60 °C
Storage Temperature
-40~85 °C
Storage Humidity
10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing

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Vibration
5G, 5-500MHz, 3 Axes(with SSD)
0.5G 5-500MHz, 3Axes(with HDD)
Shock
50G Half sine(11 msec. duration)/operation with SSD
Drop
92cm(1 Corner, 3 Edge, 6 Surface)
Certificate
Meet CE / FCC
OS Support
Windows 32-bit XP Pro, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows CE
7.0, Fedora 14
1.2 Dimensions
1.1 Dimension of the ACS-2160

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1.3 Brief Description of the ACS-2160
The ACS-2160 is a Fan-less High-efficiency Thermal Solution Box PC, powered by Intel Atom
Processor D2550 1.86GHz , L2 Cache 1MB. It supports 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x COM Ports, 1 x internal
Mini-PCIe slot half size, and 9~36V wide-ranging power input etc. It is ideal for Industrial Automation,
Factory Automation, Machine Vision, Process Control, Data Terminal, TI, Surveillance, etc. and
running factory operations from small visual interface and maintenance applications to large control
process applications. The ACS-2160 works very well along with any of our Display series and it
absolutely can provide an easy way to perform control and field maintenance.
Figure 1.2: Front View of ACS-2160
Figure 1.3: Rear View of ACS-2160

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1.4 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are two screws which connect to the
chassis. Gently remove 2 screws.
Step 2
Pull out the chassis after unscrewing as shown
in the picture ACS-2160.
Step 3
You can remove HDD by unscrewing the screw
in the HDD bracket.

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Step 4
Draw the HDD bracket out as shown in the
picture ACS-2160.
Step 5
That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.