Aplex APC-3580 User manual

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APC-3580/3581 Panel PC
User Manual
ReleaseDate Revision
June 2005 V1.0
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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 ClassAcomputing 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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Table of Contents______________________
Warning!…………………………………………………………………………….……..….2
Disclaimer………………………………………………………………….…………………2
Chapter1 GettingStarted
1.1 Features…......…………….……………………………………..…..…...…5
1.2 Specifications………………………………………….………………...…..5
1.3 Brief Description of APC-3580/3581………...……………………………7
1.4 Chassis Dimensions..…………………………………………………..…..9
Chapter2 Installation
2.1 Unfastening of Back Cover……………………………………………..10
2.2 Removal of Back Cover..……………………….……………………....10
2.3 Opening of Back Cover..………………………………….…………….10
2.4 Unfastening of Inside Cover...……………………………………….....11
2.5 Removal of Inside Cover……………………………………….............11
2.6 Fastening of HDD………….…….…..……………………...………......11
2.7 Installation of HDD.….……………….…………………………..……...12
2.8 Connecting HDD Cable………………………………..…………….….12
Chapter 3 Mainboard
3.1 Specifications….…...…...……………………….………………...........13
3.2 Internal Periheral Connectors……………………………………….....17
3.3 External (Rear Panel) Connectors…………………….…….…….......32
3.4 Onboard Jumper …………………….…….…..……………..…….......36
Chapter4 AMIBIOSSetup
4.1 Introduction …………… ……………………………..……………………40
4.2 Main Menu……… ………..………………...…………………...…..41
4.3 Advanced Menu ……….……...……….………………………………….43
4.4 PCI PnP Menu………………………….………………………………….67
4.5 Boot Menu …………………………………………………………...........71
4.6 Security Menu. …………………………………………………………….74
4.7 Chipset Menu………………………………………………………………76
4.8 Power……………………………………………………………………….82
4.9 Exit……….………………………………………………………………….89

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Chapter5 Software
5.1 Available Software Drivers ...……………………………………………….91
5.2 Chipset Driver Installation ………………………………………………….91
5.3 RealTek Audio Driver Installation.………………………………………….94
5.4 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver ………………………………….98
5.5 LAN Driver Installation……..………………………………………………101
5.6 SATA - ALi RAID Driver Installation.………………………………………103
Chapter6 TouchDriverInstallation
6.1 Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation for Controller Board.……….….113
6.2 Configuring PenMount Windows 2000/XP Driver……………………..117
6.3 Uninstall PenMount Windows 2000/XP Driver…………………………124
Appendix
A Watchdog Timer…………..….…………..….……………………...…...126
B Digital I/O…………………………….…………..………………............128
C Panel/VESA Mounting………………………………..…………………131
Figures
Figure 1.1: Front View ………………………………………………..…………7
Figure 1.2: Rear View……………………………………………………………8
Figure 1.3 System Layout……………………………………………………….8
Figure 1.4: Chassis Dimensions……………………………..…………………9
Figure 3.1: Board Layout….….………………..….…………….……………..15
Figure A: VESA Mounting…………………………………………………..131

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Chapter 1_____________________________
1.1 Features
zUltra slim stainless steel sealed enclosure
zFanless thermal solution
zIntel® Celeron® M ULV 800MHz CPU up to PentiumM 1.8GHz
z15” high-brightness (380nits) TFT LCD display
zNEMA 4/IP65 compliant front panel
zVESA 75 Mounting support
zSpace for one 2.5” HDD
zOptional resistive touch screen
zDC 11~28V wide range power input
1.2 Specifications
System
CPU:
Intel® Celeron® M ULV 800MHz CPU, Intel® Pentium M CPU Max. Up to 1.8GHz
Chipset:
Intel® 855GM+ICH4
System Memory:
1 x 200-pin DDR SODIMM
HDD Drive:
1 x 2.5” slim type
Watchdog:
1~255 secs watchdog timer w/reset and NMI
I/O Ports:
2 x COM, 2 x USB, 1 x 100 base-T LAN port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse port
VGA:
Built-in Intel 852GM
Compact Flash:
1 x compact flash connector
Touch Screen (optional) :
Resistive
Mechanical Specifications

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Construction:
APC-3580: Sealed stainless steel chassis, NEMA 4X/IP65 rated front panel
APC-3581: Sealed painting metal chassis, NEMA 4X/IP65 rated front panel
Mounting:
VESA 75 mounting holes
Operating Temperature:
0~50 degrees C
Storage Temperature:
-10~75 degrees C
Vibration:
5~17Hz, 0.1” double amplitude peak to peak
Shock:
10G acceleration peak to peak (11ms)
EMC:
FCC, CE Class A
Dimensions:
383(W) x 52(D) x 316mm(H)
Weight:
6.5kgs

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1.3 Brief Description of the APC-3580/3581
Out of the ordinary, the chassis of the APC-3580 is made of stainless steel with an ultra slim profile. It
is built around the Intel® Celeron® M processor with a clock rate of 600MHz yet it is fanless. The
model comes with a 15-inch high-brightness (380 nits) TFT LCD display, a NEMA 4/IP65 compliant
front panel, space for one 2.5-inch HDD, an optional resistive touch screen, a DC 11~28V wide range
power input. This industrial panel PC also features 2 COM ports (1 reserved for touch), 4 USB ports,
one 100 base-T LAN port, and 1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. It is ideal for use as a PC-based
controller for Automotive, Logistic Process, Materials Handling, and Kiosk applications.
Figure 1.1: Front View of APC-3580/3581

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Figure 1.2: Rear View of APC-3580/3581
Figure 1.3: System Layout

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1.4 Chassis Dimensions
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of the APC-3580/3581

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Chapter 2_____________________________
2 Installation
2.1 Unfastening of Back Cover
First remove the back cover by loosening the
9 screws as circled in the picture.
2.2 Removal of Back Cover
To get the back cover opened up, slightly pull
it inward as shown in the picture with your
hands and lift it up slowly.
2.3 Opening of Back Cover
Please open, with care, the back cover at 45
degrees, making sure the cables inside the
enclosure are intact. If the back cover is
swiftly opened at 90 degrees, the cables
might be ripped apart. To totally remove the
back cover from the enclosure, disconnect
the three cables as circled.
Slightly pull
inward and lift
up to remove
Slightly pull
inward and lift
up to remove