Aplex APC-3296P User manual

APC-3296P
21.5”6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i5-6300U IP66K/IP69K Stainless Steel Panel PC
User Manual
Release Date Revision
Aug. 2016 V1.0
®2016 Aplex Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published in Taiwan
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Revision History
Reversion
Date
Description
1.0
2016/08/15
Official Version

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Warning!________________________
Caution
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in
accordance with local environmental regulations.
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)

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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
Revision History…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Warning................................................................................…………………………….…2
Caution/Disclaimer……..……………………………………………………………………………………..…2
Packing List…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………..3
Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………….…..……………………..4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features………………………..………………………...…………………………..7
1.2 Specifications…………………...………………………………………………….7
1.3 Dimensions………………………....……………………………………………...9
1.4 Brief Description of APC-3296P………….………………………….……10
1.5 VESA Mounting…………………....…………..………………………….……11
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Specifications..…………………...……………..………....12
2.2 Features…..…..…………………………..…………………………………………14
2.3 Hardware Installation…………………..……………………………………...17
2.4 Jumper Settings………………………….…………………………………..……22
2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports……………….……………………………………………32
2.6 I/O Connectors……………………….……………………………………………38
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Overview…………………………………...…….……...…………………………55
3.2 Main Menu………………………………………………………………………….57
3.3 Advanced……..……………………………………..………………………………58
3.4 Security……………….……………………………………………………………...69
3.5 Boot………………………………………………………….………………………...70
3.6 Exit………………………………………………………………….…………………..72
3.7 Updating the BIOS….…………………………………….……………………..72
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel(R) AtomTM SoC Chipset.……..…..……...………….………………78
4.2 Intel(R) VGA Chipset..……………………………………………….……......80
4.3 Intel(R) LAN Driver…….…..………………………………………..………....83
4.4 Audio Driver…………………………………………………………………………86

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4.5 Intel USB 3.0 Driver (For Windows 7 and Windows 8)….……..88
4.6 Framework 4.5.2 (For Windows 7)……….………………………………91
4.7 Intel Management Engine Driver………….………………………………93
4.8 IO Driver (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)..………………………96
Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Windows 7/8.1/10 Universal Driver Installation for PenMount
6000 Series..............................……….………………………………....100
5.2 Software Functions…………………………………………..……………….104
Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of APC-3296P…………..………………....……………......9
Figure 1.2: Front View of APC-3296P…………………..…………………………….10
Figure 1.3: Rear View of APC-3296P………………………………………………..…10
Figure 1.4: APC-3296P VESA Mounting….…………………………………………..11
Figure 2.1: Motherboard Dimensions………………………………………….…….17

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Features
6th Generation Intel® CoreTM i5-6300U
Dual Channel DDR3L 204-pin SODIMM up to 16GB 1333/1600MHz
Totally IP66/IP69K M12 Connector
SUS304 Grade Stainless Steel Enclosure (SUS 316 optional)
Full Flat Bezel and Fanless Design
Projected Capacitive Touch
12V DC Power Input
1.2 Specifications
APC-3296P
System
CPU
Intel Core i5-6300U/Celeron 3955U (option)
Memory
2 x DDR3L 204-pin SODIMM up to 16GB 1333/1600MHz
IO Port
USB
1 x M12 8-pin for 2 x USB 2.0
(1 x USB 3.0 for option)
Serial/Parallel
1 x M12 8-pin RS-232/422/485 for COM1
1 x M12 8-pin RS-232 for COM2
LAN
1 x M12 8-pin for LAN1
Power
1 x M12 3-pin DC power
Option
1 x LAN2 for option
Storage Space
Storage
1 x 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD
Expansion
Expansion Slot
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB/SATA)
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB)
For option WLAN/BT Module and Antenna at system rear side
Display
Display Type
21.5”color TFT LCD
Max. Resolution
1920 x 1080
Max. Color
16.7M
Luminance(cd/m²)
250

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Contrast Ratio
3000: 1
Viewing angle
178(H) / 178(V)
Backlight Lifetime
30,000 hrs
Touch Screen –Projected Capacitive Touch
Interface
USB
Light Transmission
Over 90%
Power
Power Input
12V DC
Power Consumption
MAX: 32.5W
Mechanical
Construction
Stainless Steel SUS304 (SUS316 for option)
IP Rating
Total IP66 & IP69K Design
Mounting
VESA Mount 100 x 100
Dimensions
571 x 362 x 55 mm
Net Weight
15 Kg
Environmental
Operating temperature
0~45°C
Storage temperature
-30~70°C
Storage humidity
10 to 90% @ 40°C, non- condensing
Certification
CE / FCC Class A
Operating System
Support
Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems,
Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded System,
Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro,
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry pro
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of APC-3296P

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1.4 Brief Description of APC-3296P
APC-3296P is a totally IP66/IP69K waterproof and fanless designed panel PC. It is
powered by Intel® 6th Generation CoreTM i5-6300U processor, and supports dual
channel DDR3L 204-pin SODIMM up to 16GB 1333/1600MHz memory. The model
comes with a 21.5”projected capacitive touch screen display with color TFT LCD of
resolution 1920 x 1080 and 12V DC power input, and the model can be VESA 100 x
100 mounted. The construction of APC-3296P is SUS304 grade stainless steel chassis,
and can be SUS316 grade stainless steel for option. The panel PC has a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. Regarding the storage capability, APC-3296P provides 1 x
2.5”HDD space, allowing customers to easily access/backup the data.
Figure 1.2 Front View of APC-3296P
Figure 1.3 Rear View of APC-3296P

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1.5 VESA Mounting
The APC-3296P is designed to be VESA mounted as shown in Picture. Just carefully
place the unit through the hole and tighten the given screws from the rear to secure
the mounting.
Figure 1.4: APC-3296P VESA Mounting

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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Motherboard Specifications
Specifications
System
Processor
6th Generation Intel® CoreTM Processors, BGA 1356
Intel® CoreTM i7-6600U Processor, Dual Core, 4M Cache, 2.6GHz (3.4GHz), 15W
Intel® CoreTM i5-6300U Processor, Dual Core, 3M Cache, 2.4GHz (3.0GHz), 15W
Intel® CoreTM i3-6100U Processor, Dual Core, 3M Cache, 2.3GHz, 15W
Intel® Celeron® Processor 3955U, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 2.0GHz, 15W
Memory
Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 16GB
Dual Channel DDR3L 1600MHz
BIOS
Insyde SPI 128Mbit
Graphics
Controller
Intel® HD Graphics GT Series
Features
OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/
H265, VP8, VP9
HW Encode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, JPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8, VP9
Display
1 x LVDS/eDP (eDP available upon request)
1 x HDMI/DP (DP available upon request)
1 x DP++
LVDS: dual channel 48-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
DP: resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 60Hz
HDMI: resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz or 4096x2160 @ 24Hz
Triple
Displays
LVDS + HDMI + DP++
LVDS + DP + DP++ (available upon request)
eDP + HDMI + DP++ (available upon request)
eDP + DP + DP ++ (available upon request)
Expansion
Interface
1 x PCIe x4 (Gen 3)
1 x SIM
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB/SATA)
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB)
Audio
Interface
Realtek ALC888S-VD2-GR
Ethernet
Controller
1 x Intel® I210AT PCIe (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 x Intel® I219LM PCIe with iAMT11.0 (10/100/1000Mbps) -
(only Core i7/i5 supports iAMT)
Rear I/O
Ethernet
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USB
4 x USB 3.0
Display
1 x HDMI/DP (DP available upon request)
1 x DP++
Audio
1 x Line-out
1` x Mic-in
Internal I/O
Serial
2 x RS-232/422/485 (RS-232 w/ power) (2.0mm pitch)
2 x RS-232 (2.0mm pitch)
USB
2 x USB 2.0 (2.0mm pitch) + 1 x Vertical USB 2.0 (type A) -
(available upon request)
Display
1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector
1 x LCD/Inverter Power
1 x eDP LCD Panel Connector (available upon request)
Audio
1 x S/PDIF
SATA
2 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s)
2 x SATA Power
RAID 0/1/5
DIO
1 x 8-bit DIO
LPC
1 x LPC (supports LPC EXT-RS232/RS485 module)
SMBus
1 x SMBus
WatchDog
Timer
Output &
Interval
System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255
Seconds
Security
TPM
Available Upon Request
Power
Type
Single 12V +/-10% DC (SU171)
Connector
DC-in Jack
Right Angle Connector (4-pin) (available upon request)
Vertical Type Connector (4-pin) (available upon request)
Consumption
SU171
Typical: 6600U:12V @ 0.98A (11.76Watt); 6300U:12V @ 0.95A (11.40Watt)
Max: 6600U:12V @ 1.62A (19.44Watt); 6300U:12V @ 1.58A (18.96Watt)
RTC Battery
Lithium 3V (210mAH)
OS Support
Microsoft
/Linux
Windows 7 (/WES7) 32/64-bit
Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit
Debian 8 (with VESA graphic driver)
CentOS 7 (with VESA graphic driver)
Ubuntu 15.10 (Intel graphic driver available)
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 60°C
Storage: -40 to 85°C

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Humidity
Operating: 5 to 90% RH
Storage: 5 to 90% RH
MTBF
SU171 : 357,691 hrs @ 25°C; 206,450 hrs @ 45°C ; 130,229
hrs @ 60°C
Calculation model: Telcordia Issue 2, Method I Case 3
Environment: GB, GC –Ground Benign, Controlled
Mechanical
Dimensions
Mini-ITX Form Factor
170mm (6.7”) x 170mm (6.7”)
Height
PCB: 1.6mm
Top Side: TBD, Bottom Side: TBD
2.2 Features
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system
at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set
time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
DDR3L
DDR3L is a higher performance DDR3 SDRAM interface providing less voltage and
higher speed successor. DDR3L SDRAM modules support 1600MHz for DDR modules.
DDR3L delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance to provide its
higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power.
Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics
performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D
graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the
performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications.
Supports 1 LVDS/eDP, 1 HDMI/DP and 1 DP++ interface for triple display outputs.

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PCI Express
PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale
speeds by forming multiple lanes.
Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With
speed of up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the
standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the
SATA 3.0 will be limited by carrier board design.
Gigabit LAN
Intel® I210AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet and Intel® I219LM with iAMT11.0 Gigabit
Ethernet Phy controllers support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC.
It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCIe LAN card that uses the PCIe
PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend
mode, you can poweron the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system
from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support
≥720mA.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB
ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support
≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your
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RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on
on the set date and time.
ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to
implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that
support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power
Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by
pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows®
without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files,
applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all
programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access
Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you
left off the next time you power-on the system.
Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on
the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.
USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum
transmission speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480
Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for
data transmission, reduces power consumption, and is backward compatible with
USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your
computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play
peripherals.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support
≥720mA.

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2.3 Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Figure 2.1: Motherboard SU171 Layout
• SU171: Single 12V +/-10% DC.
• The eDP connector is optional. Please contact your sales representative for more
information.
• JP17, JP18 an JP19 will work when the eDP connector is populated on the system
board.

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System Memory
• Memory Features
• Two 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM sockets
•Supports 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
•Supports dual channel memory interface
•The system board supports the following memory interface.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk
drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation
procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available,
you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist
strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lights red, it indicates that there is power
on the system board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord
prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage
to the motherboard and components.

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• Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
• Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel
provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
Single Channel
DIMMs are on the same channel.
DIMMs in a channel can be identical or
completely different. However, we highly
recommend using identical DIMMs. Not
all slots need to be populated.
Dual Channel
DIMMs of the same memory
configuration are on different channels.
Installing the DIMM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual
board. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been
powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the
socket in only one direction.