Aplex AHM-6156P User manual

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AHM-6156P HMI
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Nov 2011 V1.0
Jan 2013 V1.1
® 2013 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: [e-mail] URL: www.aplex.com.tw

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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 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.
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 avoid 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…………………………………...……………….…………......8
1.3 Brief Description of AHM-6156P……..…………………….………………9
1.4 Installation of HDD................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Mainboard Specifications……………………..…..…………….…………12
2.2 Jumpers Setting and Connectors…………..……………….……………16
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................26
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................27
3.3 System Overview.......................................................................28
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................... 29
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 37
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 39
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 41
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 43
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................48
3.10 Examples of GPIO Programming.......................................................49
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...……………………………58

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4.2 Intel GMA 3150 VGA Chipset Driver..…....…......……………….......…..61
4.3 Intel 82574L Network adapter Driver……..................................……….64
4.4 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation………………….…………………67
Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Touch Screen Controller Board………………………....70
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation………………….………..….70
Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AHM-6156P…….…..……………………………...8
Figure 1.2: Front and Rear View of AHM-6156P...........................................9
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Overview……………………………………..……..…12
Figure 2.2: Mainboard Dimensions……………………………………………12
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-TOP…………………...……13
Figure 2.4: Jumpers and Connectors Location- Bottom………………….…13
Figure 5.1: Bird’s Eye View of Control Board…………………………….......70

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Chapter 1________________Getting Started
1.1 Specifications
Model No.
Specs
AHM-6156P
System
Processor
Intel Atom D525 1.8GHz processor FSB 800MHz
System Chipset
Intel ICH8M Chipset
System Memory
1 x 204 Pin SO-DIMM DDR3 800GHz, up to 2GB SDRAM
Storage
1 x 2 .5" SATA HDD Space
1 x CF External Slot for option
External I/O Port
4XUSB 2.0
2XGbE RJ-45 LAN port
1XDB-15 VGA
2XDB-9 RS-232
1XDB-9 RS-422/485(default:RS-485)
1XDC 3 pins terminal block power input
1X8 pins terminal block for 2 in/2 out GPIO, power switch and VCC
1Xaudio line out 3.5mm jack
1X Earth Ground hole
Expansion Slots
None
OS support
Win CE6.0, Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded, Win7
LCD
Display Type
15”TFT-LCD
Touch Point Features
2 fingers touch
Max. Resolution
1024x768
Max. Color
262K
Luminance (cd/m2)
400 (cd/m2)
View Angle
H:160°/ V:145°
Backlight Lifetime
50,000 hrs
Touch Screen
Type
Projected Capacitive Touch
Light Transmission
80%
Power Supply
Power Input
DC 12V / DC 11~32V (option)
Mechanical
Construction
Aluminum front bezel and steel chassis
IP Rating
Front Panel IP65

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Mounting
Panel/VESA 75x75 Mount
Dimensions (WxHxD)
410 (W) x 310 (H) x 73.6 (D) mm
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-10~50 ﾟC
Storage Temperature
-30~60 ﾟC
Storage Humidity
10~90% @40 ﾟC non-condensing
Certificate
CE/FCC Class A

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1.2 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AHM-6156P

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1.3 Brief Description of AHM-6156P
AHM-6156P is a power-optimized and delivers robust performance-per-watt for embedded HMI. It
powered by an Atom D525 1.8 GHz processor. It comes with a compact flash slot, 2.5-inch hard disk
drive, DDR3 memory, audio jack, 2 Ethernet, DC input, and 4 USB ports. The unit supports Windows
CE6.0, XP Pro, XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 7. The fanless touch panel
computer is ideal for use as Web Browser, Terminal and HMI at all levels of automation control.
Figure 1.2: Front and Rear View of AHM-6156P

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1.4 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the HDD bracket as
shown in the pictureAHM-6156P.
Step 2
Gently remove two screws.
Step 2
Pull the HDD bracket out as shown in the
picture.