Aplex APC-3918P User manual

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APC-3918P
Panel PC User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Jan. 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: apl[email protected]m.tw 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………………………………...………………………….......8
1.3 Installation of HDD………………….……………………………...……….9
1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on………..……………………………………….11
1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….…..…12
1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………….13
Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…....14
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….………………….....15
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....15
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................33
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................34
3.3 System Overview..................................................................................34
3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 35
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 44
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 47
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 49
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 50
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................57
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………60
4.2 Intel(R) VGA Chipset Driver…………….....……………………………..63
4.3 Intel(R) Network Adapter………………………………………………….66
4.4 Realtek Audio Driver Installation………………….………….…………69
4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation……………………72

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………74
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation………………….………..….74
Figures
Figure 1.1: APC-3218 Dimensions……………………………………..…....8
Figure 1.2: Front View of APC-3918P………………………………………...12
Figure 1.6: Rear View of APC-3918P………………………………………..12
Figure 1.7: Panel mounting of APC-3918P…………………………………..13
Figure 1.8: VESA mounting of APC-3918P…………………………………..13
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....14
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...15
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....16
Figure 5.1 Birdeye‟s View of Control Board…………………………………74

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs
APC-3918P
Processor
Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Processor FSB 667/800/1066 MHz, up to Intel T9400
2.53GHz
System Chipset
Intel GM45 + ICH9M-E
System Memory
2 x 204 Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM, up to 8 GB SDRAM
Outside I/O port
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x GbE LAN connectors
1 x VGA
2 x RS-232 (COM1/2)
1 x terminal block for additional power switch
2 x LED light for power and HDD indication
1 x Audio line out/ MIC in
1 x DB-9 RS-422/485, default RS-485 (COM3) for option
1 x 8 Pin terminal block connector for VCC/Ground/6XGPIO
1 x USB 2.0 connector with cap at front panel
1 x 3 Pin DC Power input terminal block
Storage
2 x 2.5” SATA HDD (one HDD as standard, two HDDs as option for RAID)
1 x External CF Slot for option
Extension
1 x PCI for option
OSD Control
Brightness/ Screen and Touch on/off /Power on/off
CD/DVD-R Device
1 x Slim CD/DVD RW Device for option (Not available if 2 HDD and CF have been used)
Wireless LAN
mini-PCIe interface for option
Web CAM
Web CAM USB Device for option
Auto Brightness
Auto Dimming for option
Speaker
2 x 2W Speaker for option
OS Support
Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7
Pro for Embedded
Display Size
19”
1280x1024
Maximum Colors
16.2M
Viewing Angle
(Degree)
H:170 / V:160
Luminance (cd/m²)
350
Backlight Lifetime
50,000 Hours

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Touch Screen Type
Resistive Touch Screen (option)
Light Transmission
80%
Power Supply
9~32V DC
Construction
Aluminum front bezel and steel chassis
IP Rating
Front Panel IP65
Mounting
Panel / VESA 100x100 Mount
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
484x400x83
Net Weight
11.8kgs
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 APC-3918P

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1.3 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 2 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the HDD bracket.
Step 2
There is 1 screw to deal with when
enclosing or removing the HDD Tray.
Step 3
Gently remove the screw and draw the
HDD bracket out as shown in the picture.

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Step 4
Tighten four screws as shown in the picture.
F Screw M3*5L 120°
Step 5
Push into the HDD bracket 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 Add-on
Step 3
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 add on 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 add on into the
rail of the slot.
After sliding the add on 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 APC-3918P
APC-3918P is Intel Socket P Core 2 Duo Intel GM45+ ICH9M-E Steel Panel PC, which comes with a
19-inch (luminance of 350 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 for
option, three COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two 2.5” HDD, one external CF slot 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-3918P
Figure 1.3: Rear View of APC-3918P

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1.6 Panel Mounting of APC-3918P
APC-3918P panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure 1.7. 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 APC-3918P
Figure 1.5: VESA mounting of APC-3918P

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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
1. JP2:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header),ATX Power and Auto Power on jumper setting.
JP2
Mode
Open
ATX Power
Close
Auto Power on
(Default)
2. RTC/SRTC:
(2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header)CMOS clear jumper, CMOS clear operation will
permanently reset old BIOS settings to factory defaults.
RTC/SRTC
CMOS

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Open
NORMAL
(Default)
Close 1-2
Clear CMOS
Procedures of CMOS clear:
a) Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
b) To clear the CMOS settings, use the jumper cap to close pins1 and 2 for about 3
seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins open.
c) Power on the system again.
d) When entering the POST screen, press the <F1> or <DEL> key to enter CMOS Setup
Utility to load optimal defaults.
e) After the above operations, save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
3. BAT1 :
(1.25mm Pitch 1X2 box Pin Header) 3.0V Li battery is embedded to provide power for
CMOS.
Pin#
Signal
Name
Pin1
VBAT
PIN2
Ground
4. DCIN:
(5.08mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Connector),DC9V ~ DC32V System power input connector。
Pin#
Power
Input
Pin1
DC+9V~32
V
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
Ground
Power Mode
Location
(5.4.4.)
Location
(5.4.5.)
Location (5.4.6.)
ATX

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DCIN
ATX12V
AT
(Default)
input
DC9~32V
output
DC 12V
NC
5. ATX12V:
(2x2 Pin Connector),DC12V System power output connector.
Pin#
Power
output
Pin1
Ground
Pin2
Ground
Pin3
DC+12V
Pin4
DC+12V
6. ATX (option):
(2.0mm Pitch 1X3 box Pin Header), connect PSON and 5VSB and Ground
signal,support ATX Power model. Reserved.
Pin#
Signal Name
Pin1
ATX PSON
PIN2
ATX Ground
PIN3
ATX 5VSB
7. CPU1:
(Socket P), installing the CPU Socket.

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8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
7
8
CRT_DDCDAT