Avalue Technology APC-2138 User manual

Part No. E2017A180A0R
APC-2138
21.5" PCAP Multi touch Full HD Panel PC w/ Core i
CPU/4USB3/2LAN/2DP/24V adapter
Quick Reference Guide
1st Ed –27 March 2023
Copyright Notice
Copyright 2023 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTATLLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
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Content
1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................6
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................6
1.3 System Specifications...............................................................................................7
1.4 System Overview....................................................................................................10
1.4.1 Rear View.............................................................................................................................. 10
1.5 System Dimensions ................................................................................................11
2. Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................12
2.1 Storage Installation .................................................................................................13
2.2 EMX-TGLC Overview..............................................................................................14
2.3 EMX-TGLC Jumper and Connector List..................................................................15
2.4 EMX-TGLC Jumpers & Connectors settings...........................................................17
2.4.1 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/JRI2) ........................................................................ 17
2.4.2 LVDS Back Light power selection (JSBKL1)......................................................................... 17
2.4.3 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (JSATX1)................................................................................. 18
2.4.4 M2KB1 Voltage setting (JP1) ................................................................................................ 18
2.4.5 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)............................................................................................................ 19
2.4.6 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1) ........................................................................................... 19
2.4.7 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL2) ........................................................................................... 20
2.4.8 LVDS connector (LVDS1)...................................................................................................... 20
2.4.9 eDP_Panel connector (EDP1)............................................................................................... 21
2.4.10 General purpose I/O connector (DIO1) ................................................................................. 21
2.4.11 Serial port1 connector (JCOM1)............................................................................................ 22
2.4.12 Serial port2 connector (JCOM2)............................................................................................ 22
2.4.13 Serial port 3/4/5/6 connector (JCOM3/4/5/6)......................................................................... 23
2.4.14 Serial Port 1/2 RS485/422 Mode connector (JRS485_1/2) .................................................. 23
2.4.15 SATA Power connector 1 (SPWR1)...................................................................................... 24
2.4.16 Power connector (PWR1)...................................................................................................... 24
2.4.17 USB connector 3 (JUSB3)..................................................................................................... 25
2.4.18 USB connector 4 (JUSB4)..................................................................................................... 25
2.4.19 Speaker connector (SPK1).................................................................................................... 26
2.4.20 SPI connector (JSPI1)........................................................................................................... 26
2.4.21 Battery connector (BT1) ........................................................................................................ 27
2.4.22 Audio connector (JFAUD1).................................................................................................... 27

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2.4.23 EC Debug (JEC_SPI)............................................................................................................ 28
2.4.24 Miscellaneous setting connector 1 (JFPT1) .......................................................................... 28
2.4.25 Miscellaneous setting connector 2 (FPT2)............................................................................ 29
2.4.26 LPC connector (JLPC1)......................................................................................................... 29
2.4.27 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1).......................................................................................... 30
2.4.28 USIM connector (USIM2) ...................................................................................................... 30
3.BIOS Setup....................................................................................................................31
3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................32
3.2 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................32
3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................33
3.4 Getting Help............................................................................................................34
3.5 In Case of Problems................................................................................................34
3.6 BIOS setup..............................................................................................................35
3.6.1 Main Menu............................................................................................................................. 35
3.6.1.1 System Language.................................................................................................................. 36
3.6.1.2 System Date.......................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.1.3 System Time.......................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.2 Advanced Menu..................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.2.1 Connectivity Configuration ................................................................................................ 37
3.6.2.2 CPU Configuration ............................................................................................................ 37
3.6.2.3 Power & Performance....................................................................................................... 38
3.6.2.3.1 CPU - Power Management Control .................................................................................. 38
3.6.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration...................................................................................................... 39
3.6.2.4.1 Firmware Update Configuration........................................................................................ 39
3.6.2.5 Trusted Computing............................................................................................................ 40
3.6.2.6 ACPI Settings.................................................................................................................... 40
3.6.2.7 EC 8528 H/W monitor ....................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..................................................................................................... 41
3.6.2.9 USB Configuration............................................................................................................. 42
3.6.2.10 Network Stack Configuration ........................................................................................ 43
3.6.2.11 NVMe Configuration...................................................................................................... 43
3.6.3 Chipset................................................................................................................................... 44
3.6.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ..................................................................................... 44
3.6.3.1.1 Memory Configuration................................................................................................... 45
3.6.3.1.2 Graphics Configuration................................................................................................. 45
3.6.3.1.3 VMD Configuration........................................................................................................ 46
3.6.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration............................................................................................................ 46
3.6.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration............................................................................................ 47
3.6.3.2.1.1 PCI Express Root Port 5(LAN2-I225/I226)................................................................... 47
3.6.3.2.1.2 PCI Express Root Port 6(M.2 KeyE)............................................................................. 48

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3.6.3.2.1.3 PCI Express Root Port 8(M.2 KeyB)............................................................................. 49
3.6.3.2.2 SATA And RST Configuration ...................................................................................... 50
3.6.3.2.3 HD Audio Configuration................................................................................................ 51
3.6.3.2.4 Board & Panel Configuration ........................................................................................ 51
3.6.4 Security.................................................................................................................................. 53
3.6.4.1 Secure Boot menu............................................................................................................. 53
3.6.5 Security.................................................................................................................................. 54
3.6.6 Save and exit......................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset ................................................................................................. 55
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Reset ............................................................................................. 55
3.6.6.3 Restore Defaults................................................................................................................ 56
3.6.6.4 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device.......................................................................... 56
4. Drivers Installation.......................................................................................................57
4.1 Install Chipset Driver...............................................................................................58
4.2 Install VGA Driver....................................................................................................59
4.3 Install Serial IO Driver .............................................................................................60
4.4 Install ME Driver......................................................................................................61
4.5 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC897 and ALC888S HD Audio).......................62
4.6 Realtek Audio Console............................................................................................63
4.7 Install LAN Driver....................................................................................................64
4.8 Install RST for RAID Driver .....................................................................................65

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
1 x APC-2138 Panel PC
1 x Power adapter

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1.3 System Specifications
Component
Mother Board
EMX-TGLC
CPU
Onboard Intel® 11th gen Core™ i7-1165G7 / i5-1135G7 / i3-1115G4 Processor
TDP locked at 15W
CPU Cooler (Type)
Heatsink
Memory
Two 260-pin DDR4 3200 MHz SO-DIMM socket, supports up to 64GB Max (non
ECC only)
Power Supply
DC in
Adapter
24V 90W Screw Type Adapter
System Fan
Fanless
Speaker
2W x 2
Camera
2.0MP WebCam with external cover (optional)
Wireless LAN
Optional WIFI/BT Module
Bluetooth
Optional WIFI/BT Module
Operating System
Win10 64bit, Linux (Ubuntu 21.04.0/Kernel 5.8)
Expansion Card
1 x M.2 Type B 3042/3052/2242/2260/2280 (with 1 x PCI-e x1 (default) or SATA,
USB 3.0 with 1 x SIM card slot, support WWAN+GNSS or SSD
1 x M.2 Key E 2230 support WiFi module and CNVi (1 x PCI-e x1 & USB 2.0
Signal)
Storage
Solid State Drive
Optional 2.5” SATA SSD
Onboard SATA connector and SATA Power
Panel
LCD Panel
BOE HR215WU1-120
LCD Control
Board
DB-LDA001-4-043
Touch Screen
21.5 PCAP
Touch Controller
ILI 2510
External I/O
USB Port
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Video Port
2 x DP++
LAN Port
2 x RJ-45
Wireless LAN
Antenna
2 x Wireless Antenna for WiFi/BT
Switch
1 x Power Switch

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Indicator Light
Power LED on Power Button
Expansion Slots
1 x M.2 Key-B 2242/3042/2260
1 x M.2 Key-E 2230
Mechanical
Power Type
Wide DC Input 12-24V
Power Connector
Type
Mini Din 4-pin DC Jack
Dimension
539.6 x 342.6 x 45.2 mm
Weight
5.5 kg
Color
Black Plastic
Fanless
Fanless
OS Support
Win10 64bit / Linux (Ubuntu 21.04.0/Kernel 5.8)
Reliability
EMI Test
CE : IEC/EN 62368-1
FCC : Part 15 Class B
Dust and Rain
Test
Front IP65
Vibration Test
Random Vibration Operation
Reference IEC60068-2-64 Testing procedures
Test Fh : Vibration boardband random Test
1 Test PSD : 0.00454G²/Hz , 1.5 Grms
2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz
3 Test axis : X,Y and Z axis
4 Test time : 30 minutes each axis
5 System condition : operation mode
6 Test curve
Sine Vibration Test
Reference IEC60068-2-6 Testing procedures
Test Fc : Vibration sinusoidal
1 Test Acceleration : 2G
2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz
3 Sweep：1 Oct/ per one minute. (logarithmic)
4 Test axis : X,Y and Z axis
5 Test time :30 min. each axis
6 System condition : Non-Operating mode
7 Test curve
Package Vibration Test:
Reference IEC60068-2-64 Testing procedures
Test Fh : Vibration boardband random Test
1 Test PSD : 0.026G²/Hz , 2.16 Grms

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2 Test frequency : 5~500 Hz
3 Test axis : X,Y and Z axis
4 Test time : 30 minutes each axis
5 Test curve
Mechanical Shock
Test
1 Wave from : Half Sine wave
2 Acceleration Rate : 10g
3 Duration Time : 11ms
4 No. of shock : Z axis 300 times
5 Test Axis : Z axis
6 operation mode
7 Reference IEC 60068-2-27 testing procedures
Test Eb : Shock Test
Drop Test
Package drop test
Reference ISTA 2A, Method :
IEC-60068-2-32 Test:Ed
Test Ea : Drop Test
1 Test phase : One corner, three
edges, six faces
2 Test high : 96.5cm
3 Package weight : 5.5 Kg
4 Test drawing
Operating
Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Operating
Humidity
40°C @ 95% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Storage
Temperature
-10°C ~ 60°C (14°F ~ 140°F)
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 System Overview
1.4.1 Rear View
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
DC-IN
DC Power-in connector
DP1/2
DP connector 1/2
USB3.1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector
LAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
Power
Power Switch
Power LED
Power LED on Power Button

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1.5 System Dimensions
(Unit: mm)

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2.Hardware
Configuration
For advanced information, please refer to:
1- EMX-TGLC included in this manual.
Note: If you need more information, please visit our website:
http://www.avalue.com.tw

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2.1 Storage Installation
Step 1. Remove 2 screws to release the chassis cover, and remove it.
Step 2. Insert the HDD back and fasten 2 screws.

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2.2 EMX-TGLC Overview

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2.3 EMX-TGLC Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JRI1/2
Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JSBKL1
LVDS Back Light power selection
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JSATX1
AT/ATX Power Mode Select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
JP1
M2KB1 Voltage setting
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBAT1
Clear CMOS
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
FPT1
Miscellaneous setting connector 1
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
FPT2
Miscellaneous setting connector 2
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
SODIMM1/2
206-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM socket
JFAUD1
Front Audio connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JBKL1/2
LCD Inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm

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JSPI1
SPI connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JEC_SPI
EC Debug
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM1
Serial Port 1 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM2
Serial Port 2 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM3-6
Serial Port 3-6 connector
20 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JDIO1
General purpose I/O connector
10 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
SPK1
Speaker connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
LVDS1
LVDS Connector
20 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
EDP1
eDP_Panel connector
10 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
USB1/2
USB connector 1/2
JUSB3/4
USB connector 3/4
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
LAN1/2
RJ-45 Ethernet 1/2
BT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
M2KE1
M.2 2230 Type E Slot
M2KB1
M.2 3042/2242/2260/2280 Type B Slot
DP1/2
DP connector 1/2
JRS485_1/2
Serial Port 1/2 RS485/422 Mode
connector
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
JLPC
LPC connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm
DCIN1
DC Power-in connector
PWR1
Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.20mm
SATA1/2
Serial ATA connector 1/2
SPWR1
SATA Power connector 1
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
USIM1
USIM card slot
USIM2
USIM connector
10 x 1 header, pitch 0.50mm
CPU_FAN1
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
PCIEX4_1
PCle x4 connector

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2.4 EMX-TGLC Jumpers & Connectors settings
2.4.1 Serial port 1/2 pin9 signal select (JRI1/JRI2)
* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V
2.4.2 LVDS Back Light power selection (JSBKL1)
* Default
PWM Mode*
DC Mode
JRI2
JRI1

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2.4.3 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (JSATX1)
* Default
ATX*
AT
2.4.4 M2KB1 Voltage setting (JP1)
* Default
+3.8V
+3.3V*

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2.4.5 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)
* Default
Protect*
Clear CMOS
2.4.6 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL1)
PIN
Signal
1
+12V
2
GND
3
LVDS_BKLT_EN
4
LVDS_BKLTCTL
5
+5V

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2.4.7 LCD Inverter connector (JBKL2)
PIN
Signal
1
+12V
2
GND
3
EDP2_BKLTEN
4
EDP2_BKLT_CTL
5
+5V
2.4.8 LVDS connector (LVDS1)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+V5S_LVDS
2
1
+ V3.3S_LVDS
+V5S_LVDS
4
3
+ V3.3S_LVDS
NC
6
5
NC
GND
8
7
GND
LVDS_DATA0_P
10
9
LVDS_DATA1_P
LVDS_DATA0_N
12
11
LVDS_DATA1_N
GND
14
13
GND
LVDS_DATA2_P
16
15
LVDS_DATA3_P
LVDS_DATA2_N
18
17
LVDS_DATA3_N
GND
20
19
GND
LVDS_DATA4_P
22
21
LVDS_DATA5_P
LVDS_DATA4_N
24
23
LVDS_DATA5_N
GND
26
25
GND
LVDS_DATA6_P
28
27
LVDS_DATA7_P
LVDS_DATA6_N
30
29
LVDS_DATA7_N
GND
32
31
GND
LVDS_CLK1_P
34
33
LVDS_CLK2_P
LVDS_ CLK1_N
36
35
LVDS_ CLK2_N
GND
38
37
GND
+V12S_LVDS
40
39
+V12S_LVDS