Aplex APC-3X92X User manual

APC-3X92X User Manual
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APC-3X92X 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: ap[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 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 avoid 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 Brief Description of APC-3X92X……..………………….………………12
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Mainboard Specifications………………………..…………….…………14
2.2 Jumpers Setting and Connectors………………………….……………18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 Operations after POST Screen.............................................................27
3.2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY................................................................28
3.3 System Overview.......................................................................29
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................... 30
3.5 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings................................................................ 38
3.6 Boot Settings....................................................................................... 40
3.7 Security Settings.................................................................................. 42
3.8 Advanced Chipset Settings.................................................................. 44
3.9 Exit Options..........................................................................................48
Chapter 4 Installation of Drivers
4.1 Intel Chipset Driver.…………………………...……………………………51
4.2 Intel GMA 3150 VGA Chipset Driver..…....…......……………….......…..54
4.3 Intel 82574L Network adapter Driver……..................................……….58
4.4 Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation………………….…………………61

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Chapter 5 Touch Screen Installation
5.1 Introduction to Touch Screen Controller Board………………………....64
5.2 Windows 2000/XP USB Driver Installation………………….………..….64
Figures
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the APC-3592…..……………………………...8
Figure 1.2: Dimensions of APC-3592A…………….....……………………...9
Figure 1.3: Dimensions of APC-3792R..…………………...………………..10
Figure 1.4: Dimensions of APC-3792P..…………………...………………..11
Figure 1.6: Front View of APC-3592/3592A/3792P.....................................12
Figure 1.7: Front View of APC-3792R.........................................................12
Figure 1.8: Rear View of APC-3592............................................................13
Figure 1.9: Rear View of APC-3792R........................................................13
Figure 1.10: Rear View of APC-3592A/3792P.............................................13
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Overview…………………………………………..…14
Figure 2.2: Mainboard Dimensions……………………………………………14
Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-TOP…………………...……15
Figure 2.4: Jumpers and Connectors Location- Bottom………………….…15
Figure 5.1: Bird‟s Eye View of Control Board…………………………….......64

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Chapter 1________________Getting Started
1.1 Specifications
Model No.
Specs
APC-3592
APC-3592A
APC-3792R
APC-3792P
System
Processor
Intel Atom
Processor D525
1.8GHz built-in
Intel Atom
Processor N455
1.66GHz built-in
Intel Atom
Processor D525
1.8GHz built-in
Intel Atom
Processor N455
1.66GHz built-in
System Chipset
Intel ICH8M Chipset
System Memory
1 x 204 Pin DDR3 800MHz SO-DIMM socket, default 2GB
Storage
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD
1 x Internal CF Slot
External I/O Port
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x RJ-45 LAN connector
1 x DB-9 RS-232 (COM1)
1 x DB-9 RS-232/422/485 (COM3), default RS-485
1 x DC Power input
1 x power button with LED light
Expansion Slots
None
OS support
Windows XP Professional, XP Embedded, Windows 7, Windows Embedded
Standard 7
LCD
Display Type
15” TFT-LCD
17” TFT-LCD
Max. Resolution
1024x768
1280x1024
Max. Color
262K
16.7M
Luminance (cd/m2 )
400
350
View Angle
H:160°/ V:145°
H:170°/ V:160°
Backlight Lifetime
50,000 hrs
Touch Screen
Type
Projected Capacitive Touch
Overlay
Resistive Touch
Projected
Capacitive Touch
Light Transmission
90%
80%
90%
Power Supply
Power Input
11~32V DC
Mechanical
Construction
Stainless steel
IP Rating
IP65
IP65/IP69K
IP65
IP65/IP69K

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Mounting
VESA
100x100/200x100
Mount
VESA 75x75 Mount
Dimensions (WxHxD)
399x324x83
399x324x65
432x358x67.9
432x358x65
Net Weight
7.2kgs
7.1kgs
8.9kgs
8.8kgs
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20~60 °C
-20~50 °C
0~50 °C
-20~50 °C
Storage Temperature
-30~70 °C
-20~60 °C
-30~70 °C
Storage Humidity
10~90% @40 ﾟC non-condensing
Certificate
CE/FCC Class A

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1.2 Dimensions
Figure 1.1: Dimensions of APC-3592

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Figure 1.2: Dimensions of APC-3592A

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Figure 1.3: Dimensions of APC-3792R

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Figure 1.4: Dimensions of APC-3792P

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1.3 Brief Description of the APC-3X92X
APC-3X92X is a power-optimized and delivers robust performance-per-watt for embedded Panel PC.
The powered by an Atom D525 1.8 GHz processor for APC-3592/3792R and an Atom N455 1.66GHz
processor for APC-3592A/3792P. It comes with an internal compact flash slot, 2.5-inch hard disk drive,
DDR3 memory, 1 Ethernet, DC input, and 2 USB ports. The unit supports Windows XP Professional,
XP Embedded, Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7. The fanless stainless steel Panel PC is
ideal for use as industrial automation, factory automation and outdoor.
Figure 1.6: Front View of APC-3592/3592A/3792P
Figure 1.7: Front View of APC-3792R

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Figure 1.8: Rear View of APC-3592
Figure 1.9: Rear View of APC-3792R
Figure 1.10: Rear View of APC-3592A/3792P

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Chapter 2__________Hardware Installation
2.1 Mainboard Specifications
Figure 2.1: Mainboard Overview
Figure 2.2: Mainboard Dimensions

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Figure 2.3: Jumpers and Connectors Location-TOP
Figure 2.4: Jumpers and Connectors Location-Bottom

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Specifications
Board Size
165mm x 115mm
CPU Support
Intel Atom D525 /1.80GHz (onboard)
Intel Atom N455 /1.66GHz (onboard option）
Chipset
Intel Atom D525 + Intel ICH8M
Intel Atom N455 + Intel ICH8M (option）
Intel Atom N455 + Intel ICH8M-E (option, Support RAID0/1）
Memory
Support
1x SO-DIMM (204pins), up to 2GB DDR3 800MHz FSB
Graphics
Integrated by D525 / N455 GMA 3150
Super I/O
Winbond W83627UHG
BIOS
AMIBIOS
Storage
3 x SATA Connector
1 x Compact Flash II Slot (shared IDE)
Network
2 x RJ-45 1000Mbps LAN Intel 82574L
USB
4 x USB 2.0 stack port for external
2 x USB 2.0 internal Pin header
2 x USB 2.0 internal for mini PCIe
Serial
1 x RS232 port, DB9 connector for external (COM1),
pin 9 w/5V/12V/Ring select
1 x RS232/422/485 select header for internal (COM3), default
RS232
4 x RS232 (COM2,COM4,COM5,COM6), header internal
Digital I/O
8-bit digital I/O by Pin header
4-bit digital Input
4-bit digital Output
Battery
Support CR2477 Li battery by 2-pin header
Audio
Support Audio via Realtek ALC662 HD audio decoder
Support Line-in, Line-out, MIC by 2x5-pin header
Keyboard
/Mouse
1x PS2 keyboard/mouse by 1x6 box pin header
Expansion Bus
1x PC 104+ connector (PCI master 4, jumper for +3.3V & 5V
select)
2x mini-PCI-express slot (1x full size, 1x half-size )
Power
DC12V input

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Management
1 x 2-pin power input connector
Front I/O
by 2x5-pin header
Power on/off switch
Reset switch
Power LED status
HDD LED status
Buzzer
Watchdog
Timer
Software programmable 1 –255 second by Super I/O
External I/O
port
1 x COM Port (COM1)
4 x USB 2.0 Ports (stack)
2 x RJ45 GbE Ports (10/100/1000Mbps)
1 x DB15 Port or 2x8 Pin Header
Temperature
Operating: -20℃–70℃
Storage: -40℃–85℃
Humidity
5% - 95%, non-condensing, operating
Power
Consumption
12V /1.6A (Intel D525 processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
12V /1.3A (Intel N455 processor with 2GB DDR3 DRAM)
EMI/EMS
Meet CE/FCC class A

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2.2 Jumpers Setting and Connectors
1. JCLR_CMOS: (2.0mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header)CMOS clear jumper, CMOS clear
operation will permanently reset old BIOS settings to factory defaults.
JCLR_CMOS
CMOS
CLOSE 1-2
NORMAL
(default)
CLOSE 2-3
Clear CMOS
Procedures of CMOS clear:
5.4.1.1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
5.4.1.2 To clear the CMOS settings, use the jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for about
3 seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.
5.4.1.3 Power on the system again.
5.4.1.4 When entering the POST screen, press the <F1> or <DEL> key to enter CMOS
Setup Utility to load optimal defaults.
5.4.1.5 After the above operations, save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. JVCCIO: (2.0mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header) PC104+ port voltage selection jumper,select
voltage for PCI-104 Plus device. The default for this jumper is “all open”,meaning
the user must select the voltage to be used.
JVCCIO
PC104+ VCCIO
Voltage
CLOSE 1-2
+3.3V
CLOSE 2-3
+5V
all Open
(Default)
3. BZ: onboard buzzer.
4. JCOM6: (2.0mm Pitch 1x3 Pin Header) COM6 setting jumper, pin 1~3 are used to
select signal out of pin 10 of COM6 port.
JP1 Pin#
Function
Close 1-2
COM6 Pin10=+5V (default)
Close 2-3
COM6 Pin10=+12V (option)
5. JP2: (2.0mm Pitch 1X2 Pin Header), ATX Power and Power auto on setting jumper.
JP2
Mode
Open
ATX Power Mode

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Close
Power Auto on (Default)
6. BAT: (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
7. F_PANEL: (2.0mm Pitch 2X5 Pin Header), Front panel connector.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
HD LED+
1
2
POWER
LED+
HD LED-
3
4
POWER LED-
Ground
5
6
PWRBTN
RESET
7
8
Ground
BUZZER+
9
10
BUZZER-
Pin1-3: HDD LED, They are used to connect hard disk activity LED. The LED blinks
when the hard disk is reading or writing data.
Pin2-4: POWER LED, They are used to connect power LED. When the system is
powered on or under S0/S1 state, the LED is normally on; when the
system is under S4/S5 state, the LED is off.
Pin5-6: 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.
Pin7-8: RESET Button, They are used to connect reset button. The two pins are
dis-
connected under normal condition. You may short them temporarily to
realize
system reset.
Pin9-10: BUZZER, They are used to connect an external buzzer.
Note:
When connecting LEDs and buzzer, pay special attention to the signal
pola-
rity. Make sure that the connector pins have a one-to-one correspondence
with chassis wiring, or it may cause boot up failure.

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8. USB3: (2.0mm Pitch 2x5 Pin Header) ,Front USB connector, it provides two USB ports
via a dedicated USB cable, speed up to 480Mb/s.
Signal Name
Pin#
Pin#
Signal Name
+5V
1
2
+5V
USB_P6_DN
3
4
USB_P7_DN
USB_P6_DP
5
6
USB_P7_DP
Ground
7
8
Ground
NC
9
10
Ground
Note:
Before connection, make sure that pinout of the USB Cable is in accordance with that
of the said tables. Any inconformity may cause system down and even hardware
damages.
9. JCOM: (2.0mm Pitch 2x6 Pin Header) COM1 and COM3 setting jumper, pin 1~6 are
used to select signal out of pin 9 of COM1 port; pin 7~12 are used to select output type
for COM3 port (RS232 Type or RS422 Type or RS485 Type).
JCOM Pin#
Function
CLOSE 1-2
COM1 Pin9=RI （default）
CLOSE 3-4
COM1 Pin9=+5V (option)
CLOSE 5-6
COM1 Pin9=+12V (option)
CLOSE 7-9
COM3 FOR RS232 FROM COM3
（default）
CLOSE 8-10
COM3 FOR RS485 FROM COM33
(option)
CLOSE 10-12
COM3 FOR RS422 FROM COM33
(option)
Note:
Since COM3 and COM33 use the same address, they cannot work at the same time.