Aplex AEx-P526 User manual

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AEx-P526 User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Apr. 2013 V1.0
® 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: ap[email protected]w 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 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 & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray
detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed 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 letting it fall could
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. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient over-voltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
12. NEVER OPEN THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL SHOULD OPEN THE EQUIPMENT.

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13. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
�The power cord or plug is damaged.
�Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
�The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
�The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s
manual.
�The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
�The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE
TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -30°C OR ABOVE 70°C. IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Table of Contents______________________
Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2
Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2
Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Safety and Warranty………………………………………………………………………..3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Specifications……………………………………..….……………………..7
1.2 Dimensions………………………………...………………………….......8
1.3 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……10
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…..13
2.2 Installations…….………………….……………………………………...13
2.3 Jumpers Setting and Connectors........................................................15
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................23
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................24
3.3 Main Settings…....................................................................................24
3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 25
3.5 Chipset Settings................................................................................... 31
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 35
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 37
3.8 Save and Exist Settings....................................................................... 39
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................44
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………47
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..50
4.3 Intel (R) Network Adapter……..………………………………………….53
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………55
Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for PenMount 6000Series.57
5.2 Software Functions…………………………………………………………61

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Figures
Figure 1.1:Dimensions of AEx-P526…………………….………………..…....8
Figure 1.4: Front View of AEx-P526……………….…………………………...9
Figure 1.5: Rear View of AEx-P526………………...…………………………..9
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....13
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...14
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....14

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
Model
AEx-P526
System
Processor
Intel Atom Processor N2600 1.66GHz
System chipset
Intel NM10
System memory
2GB DDR3 800MHz SDRAM
IO Port
USB
2 x USB 2.0 via 8 pin M12 connector
Serial/Parallel
1 x RS-232 via 8 pin M12 connector, 1 x RS-232/422/485 selectable
default RS-232 via 8 pin M12 connector
LAN
1 x GbE LAN via 8 pin M12 connector
KB/MS
None
Power
1 x AC power input via 5 pin M23 connector
Storage Space
HDD
1 x 2.5" SATA HDD
Movable device
None
Expansion
On board expansion bus
None
Expansion slot
None
Display
Display type
15" TFT-LCD
Max. resolution
1024 x 768
Max. color
262K/16.2M
Luminance(cd/m²)
350
View angle(H°/V°)
160/140
Contrast
800:1
Backlight lifetime(hrs)
50000
Touch Screen
Type
Resistive type
Interface
USB
Light transmission (%)
70%
Power
Power input
AC
Mechanical
Construction
316 Stainless Steel 1.5mm

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IP rating
Total IP65
Mounting
VESA 75 x 75
Dimension(mm)
399 x 324 x 63
Net weight(Kgs)
TBD
Environment
Operating
temperature(°C)
-10℃to 60℃
Storage temperature(°C)
-30℃to 70℃
Storage humidity
10 to 90% @ 40°C, non- condensing
Certification
CE/FCC class A, ATEX 95 /EN60079:11
Operating System Support
Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7
1.2 Dimensions

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Figure 1.1: Dimensions of AEx-P526

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1.3 Brief Description of AEx-P526
ATEX 95(Equipment for Explosive Atmosphere)
APLEX AEx-P526 implemented withATEX(EN-60079:11/13980), which is offered to the
European directives for controlling explosive environment, can be protected from hazardous/explosive
environment not only in chemical facilities, but also in petroleum, mining industry…etc.
The AEx-P526 comes with a 15-inch high-brightness TFT LCD and base on Atom N2600 platform,
space for one 2.5-inch HDD, resistive touch screen and AC power input. Furthermore, the chassis is
made of stainless steel 316 with an ultra slim profile with M12 connectors and total IP65 protection.
The special-designed it’s work for ATEXT 95 group Zone 1 category 1 application.
Figure 1.2: Front View of AEx-P526
Figure 1.3: Rear View of AEx-P526