Aplex APC-3228A User manual

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APC-3228A
Panel PC User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Aug. 2012 V1.0
® 2012 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 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 Installation of HDD………………….…………………………….……….8
1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on………..……………………………………..10
1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……11
1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………..12
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…..13
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………...14
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....14
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................39
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................40
3.3 System Overview..................................................................................40
3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 41
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 50
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 52
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 54
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 56
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................63
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………66
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..69
4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver………………………………………….73
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………76
4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation……………………78

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………81
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….81
Figures
Figure 1.1: APC-3228A Dimensions……………………………………..…....7
Figure 1.2: Front View………………………………………………………...11
Figure 1.3: Rear View………………………………………………………..11
Figure 1.4: Panel mounting…………………………………………………..12
Figure 1.5: VESA mounting…………………………………………………..12
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…………....15
Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………81

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs
APC-3228A
CPU
Intel socket P, support Intel T3100 1.9GHz and up to Intel P8600
2.4GHz Processor
Chipset
Intel GM45 + ICH9M
System Memory
2 x 204 Pin SO-DIMM, up to 8GB DDR 3 800/1066MHz FSB
Display Size
1920x1080
Maximum Colors
16.7M
Viewing Angle (Degree)
H:170 / V:160
Luminance (cd/m²)
400
Backlight Lifetime
40,000 Hours
Rating
Front Panel IP65
Touch Screen Type
Resistive Type (option)
Outside I/O port
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x GbE LAN connectors
1 x Audio Line out/MIC in
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI port
2 x RS-232 (COM1/COM2)
1 x DB9 RS-422/485 Default RS-485 (COM3)
1 x Terminal block for additional power switch
2 x LED light for power and HDD indication
1 x Rocker Switch for Power ON/OFF
Extension
1 x PCI Expansion Slot
Storage
1 x CF slot internal for option
1 x 2.5”SATA HDD Space
Power Supply
9~32V DC
Construction
Steel chassis
Dimensions (WxHxD)
557 x 362 x 100.3 mm
Operating Temperature
-10~50℃
Storage Temperature
-20~60℃
Relative Humidity
10%~90%@ 40℃, non-condensing
Certificate
CE / FCC Class A

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1.2 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3228A

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1.3 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when Installing
of HDD.
Step 2
Loosen screw and draw the HDD bracket
out as shown in the picture.
Step 3
Tighten four screws as shown in the picture

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Step 4
Push into the HDD bracket as shown in the
picture.
Step 5
Tighten the 2 screws as shown in the picture.
That’s how it should look after it has been
installed.

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1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on
Step 4
To finish the job, just fasten the 2 screws as
shown in the picture.
Step 1
There are 2 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 the
part that is interfaced together come into the
right contact, slightly push the addon into the
rail of the slot.
Step 3
After sliding the addon into the PCI expansion
slot, get the one screw as circled tightened to
finish the connection.

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1.5 Brief Description of the APC-3228A
The APC-3228A is a high performance, compact and panel-mount industrial PC, which comes with a
21.5-inch (luminance of 400 cd/m²) TFT LCD. It is powered by an Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Processor,
up to Intel P8600 2.4GHz processor. The industrial panel PC also features one PCI expansion slot,
three COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one 2.5” HDD, one CF slot internal for option, and 9~32V DC,
etc. It is ideal for use as a PC-based controller for Automotive, Logistic Process, Materials Handling,
and Kiosk applications.
Figure 1.2: Front View of APC-3228A
Figure 1.3: Rear View of APC-3228A

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1.6 Panel Mounting of the APC-3228A
The APC-3228A panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure 1.4. Just carefully
place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 10 screws from the rear to secure the mounting.
Figure 1.4: Panel mounting of the APC-3228A
Figure 1.5: VESA mounting of the APC-3228A

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions

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2.2 Installations
ASB-M801 is a Mini-ITX industrial motherboard developed on the basis of Intel GM45 and
ICH9M, which provides abundant peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of different customers. Also,
it features dual 1000M LAN port, 6-COM port and one Mini PCIE configuration. To satisfy the special
needs of high-end customers, PC104+ port (capable of adjusting IO voltage) richer extension
functions. 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

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1. DCIN:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V ~ DC32V System power input connector。
Pin#
Power
Input
Pin1
DC+9V~32
V
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
PG
Power Mode
Location :
DCIN
(5.4.4.)
Location:
ATX12V
(5.4.5.)
Location: ATX
(5.4.6.)
AT
(Default)
input
DC9~32V
output
DC 12V
NC
2. ATX12V:
(2x2 Pin Connector),DC12V System power output connector.
Pin#
Power
output
Pin1
Ground
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
DC+12V
Pin4
DC+12V
3. ATX (option):
(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 box Pin Header), connect PSON and 5VSB and Ground

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signal,support ATX Power model. Reserved.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
ATX PSON
PIN2
ATX Ground
PIN3
ATX 5VSB
4. CPU1:
(Socket P), installing the CPU Socket.
5. CPU_FAN1/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
3
Rotation
detection
Note:
Output power of cooling fan must be limited under 5W.
6. SODIMM1/SODIMM2:
(SO-DIMM 204Pin socket), DDRIII memory socket, the socket is located at the Top of the board
and supports 204Pin 1.5V DDRIII 800/1066MHz FSB SO-DIMM memory module up to
8GB.

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7. CRT1:
(CRT DB15 Connector ),Video Graphic Array Port, provide high-quality video output.
they can not work at the same time for CRT1 and VGA1.
8. VGA1:
(CRT 2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), Video Graphic Array Port, Provide 2x5Pin cable
to VGA Port, 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
9. INVERTER1:
(2.0mm Pitch 1x6 box Pin Header), Backlight control 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.

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10. LVDS1:
(1.25mm Pitch 2x20 Connector), For 18/24-bit LVDS output connector, Fully supported
by Intel GM45 chipset, the interface features dual channel 18/24-bit output.
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
NC
40
39
NC
11. HDMI:
(HDMI 19P Connector), High Definition Multimedia Interface connector.
12. BT1:
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.

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13. JCOM1:
(2.0mm Pitch 2x3 Pin Header),COM1 jumper setting, pin 1~6 are used to select
signal out of pin 9 of COM1 port.
JP3 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM1 RI (Ring Indicator)
(default)
Close 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V
(option)
Close 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V
(option)
14. COM1:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a
direct connection to serial devices. COM1 port is controlled by pins No.1~6 of
JCOM1,select output Signal RI or 5V or 12v, For details, please refer to description of
JCOM1.
Pin#
Signal Name
1
DCD# (Data Carrier Detect)
2
RXD (Received Data)
3
TXD (Transmit Data)
4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5
Ground
6
DSR (Data Set Ready)
7
RTS (Request To Send)
8
CTS (Clear To Send)
9
JCOM1 select Setting
15. COM2:
(Type DB9),Rear serial port, standard DB9 Male serial port is provided to make a
direct connection to serial devices.