Aplex APC-3228 User manual

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APC-3228
Panel PC User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Aug. 2011 V1.0
®2011 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PublishedinTaiwan
Aplex Technology, Inc.
15F-1, No.186, Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
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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
Chapter1 GettingStarted
1.1 Specifications……………………………………….……………………..6
1.2 Dimensions………………………………...………………………….......7
1.3 Installation of HDD………………….…………….…………………….…..8
1.4 Installation of PCI Addon…………..……………………………………..10
1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……11
1.6 VESA Mounting…………………………………………………………..12
Chapter2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………..……..…..13
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………..…………...14
2.2.1 Installing CPU…….……………………...……..……………….....14
2.2.2 Installing Memory…………………………..…………………..….....15
2.2.3 Installing the Jumpers…………………….………………………….....17
2.2.4 Internal Peripheral Connectors……….…………………………....19
Chapter3 BIOSSetup
3.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................30
3.2 MAIN ....................................................................................32
3.3 ADVANCED......................................................................................33
3.4 PCI/PNP .................................................................................. 54
3.5 BOOT ........................................................................................... 57
3.6 SECURITY................................................................................ 59
3.7 CHIPSET ..................................................................................... 60
3.8 EXIT............................................................................................. 67
Chapter4 InstallationofDrivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………73
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..76
4.3 Intel 82567LM & 82574L LAN Device Driver……………………….80
4.4 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation…….…………..…………………85
4.5 Intel Active Management Technology Driver Installation………………88

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Chapter5 TouchScreenInstallation
5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………91
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….91
Figures
Figure 1.1: APC-3228 Dimensions……………………………………..…....7
Figure 1.2: Front View ……………………………………………………….11
Figure 1.3: Rear View………………………………………………………...11
Figure 1.4: VESA Mounting…………………………………………………..12
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Overview………………………………………….....13
Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………91

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Chapter1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs APC-3228
CPU Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Processor, FSB 1066/800/667 MHz, up to Intel
P8400 processor
Chipset Intel GM45 + Intel 9M-E
System Memory 2 x 200-pin SO-DIMM socket, support 800 MHz up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Display Size 21.5” 1920x1080 TFT LCD
Maximum Colors 16.7M
Viewing Angle (Degree) H:170/V:160
Luminance (cd/m²) 250
Backlight Lifetime 50,000 Hours
Rating Front Panel IP65
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Rear Side IP30
Touch Screen Type Resistive Type
I/O port Standard I/O
_ Audio, Line-in, Line-Out, MIC-in
_ 2 x RJ-45 LAN connector
_ 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
_ 1 x DB-15 VGA port
_ 1 x DVI-D port
_ 1 x HDMI Port
_ 1 x COM1 (RS232)
_ 1 x PS2 Keyboard/Mouse
_ 1 x ATX Power on/off Switch
Option
_ 2 x COM 2/3 (DB9) by cables
_ 1 x DB-9 Port for (4 x DI / 4 x DO) by cable
Extension 1 x PCI 2.3 Slot (External)
1 x Mini-PCIe slot (Internal)
Storage 1 x CF slot (external)
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD
1 x SATA Combo device
Power Supply AC115/230V
Construction and Color Metal front panel and housing
Dimensions (WxHxD) 537 x 342 x 99 mm
Operating Temperature 0~50℃

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Storage Temperature -20~60℃
Relative Humidity 10%~90%@ 40 ﾟC, (non-condensing)
Certificate CE/FCC Class A
1.2 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3228

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1.3 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 23 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the chassis.
Step 2
Get the HDD screwed to the bracket with
the four screws as shown by the arrows in
the picture.
Step 3
Connect the cable to the HDD as shown in
the picture, making sure the red stripe of
the cable is rightly positioned.

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Step 4
Get the four screws as circled tightened to
secure the HDD. As shown in the picture
Step 5
That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.

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1.4 Installation of PCI Addon
Step 4
To finish the job, just fasten the 23 screws as
shown in the picture.
Step 1
There are 23 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the chassis.
Step 2
Now slide the addon into the PCI slot,
making sure the golden part faces the slot.
When both parts that are interfaced together
come into the right contact, slightly push the
addon into the rail of the slot. This shows the
addon is already completely connected.
Step 3
After sliding the addon into the PCI
expansion slot, get the one screws as
circled tightened to finish the connection.