Aplex APC-3X17B User manual

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APC-3X17B
Panel PC User Manual
Release Date _ Revision
Apr. 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: [email protected] 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 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.
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………………….…………………………….……….10
1.4 Installation of PCI Add-on………..……………………………………..12
1.5 Brief Description…………………………………………………….……13
1.6 Panel Mounting…………………………………………………………..14
Chapter2 Hardware
2.1 Mainboard………………..…….……………………………………..…..15
2.2 Installations…….…………………………………….…………………...16
2.2.1 Jumpers Setting and Connectors……...………..………………….....16
Chapter3 BIOSSetup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................34
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................................................35
3.3 System Overview..................................................................................35
3.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................... 36
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 45
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 48
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 50
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 51
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................58
Chapter4 InstallationofDrivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...…………………………61
4.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...……………………………..64
4.3 Intel 82574L LAN Device Driver………………………………………….68
4.4 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Driver Installation…….………….…………71
4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Installation……………………73

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Chapter5 TouchScreenInstallation
5.1 Introduction to Controller Board..…………………………..……………76
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation for 5000 Boards………..….76
Figures
Figure 1.1: APC-3517B Dimensions……………………………………..…....7
Figure 1.2: APC-3717B Dimensions……………………………………..…....8
Figure 1.3: APC-3917B Dimensions………………………………………….9
Figure 1.4: Front View………………………………………………………...13
Figure 1.5: Rear View………………………………………………………..13
Figure 1.6: Panel mounting…………………………………………………..14
Figure 1.7: VESA mounting…………………………………………………..14
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Dimensions…………………………………..…….....15
Figure 2.2: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Top………………...16
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location_ Board Bottom…………....17
Figure 5.1 Birdeye’s View of Control Board…………………………………76

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Chapter1 System
1.1 Specifications
Specs APC-3517B APC-3717B APC-3917B
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 DDRIII 800/1066MHz FSB
Display Size 15”
1024x768
17”
1280x1024
19”
1280x1024
Maximum Colors 16.7M
Viewing Angle (Degree) H:150 / V:140 H:170 / V:160 H:170 / V:165
Luminance (cd/m²) 300 350 300
Backlight Lifetime 50,000 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 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
2 x USB 2.0 for option
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) 410 x 310 x 87.8 mm 439 x 348 x 93.3 mm 484 x 400 x 94.3 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-3517B

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Figure 1.2: Dimensions of the APC-3717B

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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of the APC-3917B

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1.3 Installation of HDD
Step 1
There are 12 screws to deal with when
enclosing or removing the heat sink.
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 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-3X17B
The APC-3517B/3717B/3917B is a high performance, compact and panel-mount industrial PC, which
comes with a 15-inch (luminance of 300 cd/m²)/17-inch (luminance of 350 cd/m²)/19-inch (luminance
of 300 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, six
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 1.4: Front View of APC-3917B
Figure 1.5: Rear View of APC-3517B and APC-3917B

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1.6 Panel Mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B
The APC-3517B/3717B/3917B panel PC is designed to be panel-mounted as shown in Figure 1.6.
Just carefully place the unit through the hole and tighten the given 10 screws from the rear to secure
the mounting.
Figure 1.6: Panel mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B
Figure 1.7: VESA mounting of the APC-3517B/3717B/3917B

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Chapter2 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