BeFree BF15-1.0/2-A1-xxx User manual

BeFREE_UM_2_52.doc
Version: 2.52
March 20, 2009
BeFREE
V2 (Intel based)
User manual
For versions:
BF15-1.0/2-A1-xxx BF15-1.0/2-C1-xxx
BF15-1.0/3-A1-xxx BF15-1.0/3-C1-xxx
BF15-1.5/2-A1-xxx BF15-1.0/2-D1-xxx
BF15-1.5/3-A1-xxx BF15-1.0/3-D1-xxx

Contents:
II
1 GENERAL OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 W HAT IS WHAT ?................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 W HAT IS NEW ?................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 W HERE IS WHAT ?............................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 G ETTING S TARTED ............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.6 C ABLE M ANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.7 S TATUS LED S .................................................................................................................................... 1-4
2 WARNINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 G ENERAL P RECAUTIONS FOR T IPRO P RODUCTS ................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Damage Requiring Service........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 S ERVICING ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 M OUNTING A CCESSORIES .................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 V ENTILATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 W ATER AND M OISTURE ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.6 P OWER S OURCES ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.7 A CCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.8 V OLTAGE S ELECT S WITCH ................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.9 I NTERNAL B ATTERY .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.10 E XTENSION C ORD .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.11 O VERLOADING ................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.12 C LEANING .......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.13 H EAT ................................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.14 C IRCULATION AND C OOLING ............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.15 R EPLACEMENT P ARTS ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.16 O PTIONS AND U PGRADES ................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.17 O BJECT E NTRY .................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.18 P OWERED PORTS ................................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.19 C ASH D RAWER .................................................................................................................................. 2-3
3 VERSIONS................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 C ONNECTIVITY .................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Standard ....................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Powered........................................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.1.3 Fanless ......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2 C ONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 3-4
3.2.1 12/24V input ................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.2.2 24V output .................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 12V output .................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.4 Tipro external bus ........................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.5 Serial port..................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.6 USB .............................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.7 Powered USB 12V ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.8 Powered USB 24V ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.9 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.10 PS/2 keyboard/mouse .............................................................................................................. 3-7
3.2.11 VGA ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.12 Cashdrawer ............................................................................................................................. 3-7
4 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 S PECIFICATION COMMON FOR ALL VERSIONS ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Environmental .............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Specifications of motherboard...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.4 Harddisk ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.5 RAM.............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.6 TFT LCD ...................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Contents:
III
4.1.7 Touch panel .................................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.8 Tipro Controller ........................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.9 Fan control................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2 P OWER CONSUMPTION ....................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 BeFREE with 1.0 GHz processor:................................................................................................ 4-4
4.2.2 BeFREE with 1.5 GHz. Processor: .............................................................................................. 4-4
4.3 S TANDARD AND F ANLESS VERSION .................................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.2 Peripherals power restrictions ..................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 P OWERED VERSION ............................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4.1 Power Supply................................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4.2 Peripherals power restrictions ..................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.3 Cash Drawer ................................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4.4 Explanation of programming Cash Drawer Ports ....................................................................... 4-7
5 INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 D RIVER INSTALLATION UNDER W INDOWS XP ................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Step 1, chipset drivers .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Step 2, graphics drivers................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.3 Step 3, Ethernet drivers ................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.4 Step 4, audio drivers..................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.5 Step 5, Touch screen drivers ........................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.6 Step 6, Virtual COM drivers – OPTIONAL.................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.7 ChangeMe installation ................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 D RIVER INSTALLATION FOR L INUX AND OTHER O PERATING S YSTEMS .............................................. 5-3
5.3 C HANGE M E ....................................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1 Fan control................................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.2 Cashdrawer .................................................................................................................................. 5-5
5.3.3 Advanced: ON/OFF ..................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.3.4 Advanced: LED functionality ....................................................................................................... 5-7
5.4 HOW TO OPEN B E FREE................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.5 S ETTING OF THE VOLTAGE ON THE POWERED COM PORTS ................................................................ 5-9
5.5.1 COM 2.......................................................................................................................................... 5-9
5.5.2 COM3 and COM4 ...................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.6 C ASH DRAWER JUMPER SETTING ...................................................................................................... 5-11
5.7 R EPLACING H ARDDISK .................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.8 R EPLACING RAM ............................................................................................................................ 5-12
5.9 C LEANING ........................................................................................................................................ 5-12
5.10 J UMPERS .......................................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.10.1 Clear CMOS .......................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.10.2 Bypass ON/OFF logic. .......................................................................................................... 5-13
5.10.3 Tipro Controller serial communication ................................................................................. 5-14
6 BIOS SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 S YSTEM T EST AND I NITIALIZATION ................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 S YSTEM CONFIGURATION VERIFICATION ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 A WARD BIOS S ETUP ......................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.4 E NTERING S ETUP ............................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.5 M AIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.5.1 Setup Items: .................................................................................................................................. 6-2
6.5.2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES.................................................................................................. 6-3
6.5.3 Advanced BIOS features............................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5.4 Advanced Chipset Features.......................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................................................. 6-3
6.5.6 Power Management Setup............................................................................................................ 6-4
6.5.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................................................................. 6-5
6.5.8 PC Health Status .......................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.5.9 Frequency/Voltage Control .......................................................................................................... 6-5
6.5.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults........................................................................................................... 6-5
6.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults ......................................................................................................... 6-5

Contents:
IV
7 REFERENCES: ........................................................................................................................................ 7-1

Records of Revision:
V
RECORDS OF REVISION
SUMMARY AUTHOR
REVISION DATE
PAGE
1 14.04.2008 1
st
Issue B.Scholten
2 31.07.2008 updated some pictures B.Scholten
3 01.10.2008 Added Celeron 1.5 GHz. B.Scholten
4 14.01.2009 Updated BIOS description B.Scholten
5 06.02.2009 Added RS232 communication controller B.Scholten
5.1 24.02.2009 Added status LED description B.Scholten
5.2 20.03.2009 5-14 Corrected jumper setting in 5.10.3 B.Scholten
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•Intel ® , Pentium ® M, and Celeron ® M are trademarks of Intel ® Corporation.
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•SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.

General overview
1-1
1 General overview
1.1 What is what?
Tipro’s BeFREE is a newly developed module. BeFREE is an integration of PC and a LCD
touch screen, based on the existing FREE+ line. Therefore BeFREE is compatible with all
existing and future FREE/FREE+ line modules. The BeFREE offers full connectivity in a
very compact form and allows for easy-access serviceability. A special low heat producing
processor is used, which is powerful enough for most tasks (except gaming and server
applications). Due to low heat components and special design BeFREE produces very low
noise levels.
BeFREE is built in the housing of the original 15” FREE+. It consist of an industrial grade
motherboard, hard disk, DC/DC converter, touch screen, high brightness TFT and Tipro
controller.
1.2 What is new?
Version 2 of BeFREE has some significant changes to the first version, though general
characteristics as shape, modularity and serviceability remained the same.
The biggest change is the move from VIA chipset and processor to an Intel based platform.
The nominal speed of the processor stayed (1.0GHz.) but the performance improved
dramatically.
Besides the basic 1.0 GHz. processor, also a 1.5Ghz. processor is offered, with the same
chipset.
All internal electronics have been redesigned as well as all metal parts of the “drawer”.

General overview
1-2
1.3 Where is what?
Figure 1- BeFREE (top part and PC part)
1 - Housing
–High brightness TFT
–Touch screen
2 - PC part of BeFREE
–Tipro controller
–Hard disk
–Processor
–DC-DC converter
–Motherboard
–Connector plate
Figure 2- PC part of BeFREE (upside down)
3 - Hard disk
4 - Connector plate
5 - ON/OFF button
6 - Status LEDs
1.4 Package Contents
1. BeFREE
2. Power supply
3. Power cord (EU)
4. CD with drivers and documentation
3
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 3 - left rear view
4
1
2
6

General overview
1-3
1.5 Getting Started
1. Place the BeFREE on a flat and even surface
2. If desired, connect devices like keyboard, network, etc.
3. Connect the external power supply to the BeFREE.
To remove the connector, the button must be pressed while pulling the connector.
4. Connect the power supply mains cable to the outlet.
5. Press the ON/OFF button (see 1.3, point 5 -). It might take a few seconds before the image
appears.
6. The system can be turned off either by the Operating System, or by pressing the ON/OFF
button (you might need to hold it for a few seconds)
1.6 Cable Management
Cables can be fixed in place with the cable management.
Open the mechanism as indicated below and guide the cables through.
Figure 4 - cable management

General overview
1-4
1.7 Status LEDs
AC/DC on PC on CapsLock HDD FAN off FAN on FAN max FAN error
AC/DC on BeFREE is connected to to external power supply and is powered
PC on BeFREE is started
CapsLock CapsLock is on
HDD Harddisk is working
Fan off Inside temperature is lower than treshold, fan is off
Fan on Fan is working, speed is regulated
Fan max Fan is working at 100%, chance of overheating
Fan error Error in fan speed regulation
See also 4.1.9

Warnings
2-1
2 Warnings
Tipro products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the
product instructions and general safety practices. The guidelines included in this chapter
explain the potential risks associated with BeFREE operation and provide important safety
practices designed to minimize these risks. By carefully following the information contained
in this chapter, you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer BeFREE work
environment.
2.1 General Precautions for Tipro Products
Retain the safety and operating instructions provided with the product for future reference.
Follow all operating and usage instructions. Observe all warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions. To reduce the risk of fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment,
observes the following precautions.
2.1.1 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and take the product to a Tipro authorized
service provider under the following conditions:
•The power cord, extension cord, or plug is damaged.
•Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
•The product has been exposed to water.
•The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
•There are noticeable signs of overheating.
•The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating
instructions.
2.2 Servicing
Except as explained elsewhere in the Tipro documentation, do not service any Tipro product
yourself. Always remove the power cord before opening the BeFREE. Never run the PC-part
of BeFREE separately from the screen and housing. Opening, removing covers or running
PC-part separately may expose you to electric shock. Service needed on components inside
these compartments should be done by a Tipro authorized service provider.
2.3 Mounting Accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. The product may
fall, causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a table,
cart, stand, or bracket recommended by Tipro, or sold with the product.

Warnings
2-2
2.4 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation and should never be blocked or
covered, since these ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other
similar, flexible surface. The product should not be placed in a built-in apparatus such as a
bookcase or rack unless the apparatus has been specifically designed to accommodate the
product, proper ventilation is provided for the product, and the product instructions have been
followed.
Make sure also the external power supply has enough free space around for heat dissipation.
2.5 Water and Moisture
Do not use the product in a wet location. BeFREE is not waterproof.
2.6 Power Sources
The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s
electrical ratings label. If you have questions about the type of power source to use, contact
your Tipro authorized service provider or local power company.
2.7 Accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as
close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the
equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2.8 Voltage Select Switch
Ensure that the voltage select switch, if provided on the product, is in the correct position for
the type of voltage in your country (115 VAC or 230 VAC).
2.9 Internal Battery
Your computer may contain an internal battery-powered real-time clock circuit. Do not
attempt to recharge the battery, disassemble it, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in fire.
Replacement should be done by a Tipro authorized service provider.
2.10 Extension Cord
If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord or strip is rated for the
product and that the total ampere ratings of all products plugged into the extension cord or
power strip do not exceed 80% of the extension cord or strip ampere rating limit.
2.11Overloading
Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The overall
system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the
load should not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
2.12Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warnings
2-3
2.13 Heat
The product should be placed away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other pieces of
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2.14 Circulation and Cooling
Allow sufficient air circulation around the BeFREE and the external power supply during use.
Prevent direct exposure to radiant heat sources.
2.15 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service provider uses replacement parts
specified by Tipro.
2.16 Options and Upgrades
Use only the options and upgrades recommended by Tipro.
2.17 Object Entry
Never push a foreign object through an opening in the product.
2.18 Powered ports
Maximum current per port is 3A.
See also 4.4.2 Peripherals power restrictions.
2.19 Cash Drawer
The cash drawer uses the modular connectors specifically designed for cash drawers . Do not
connect ordinary telephone line to these connectors.

Versions
3-1
3 Versions
Currently there are 2 processors available for the same, Intel 852GM chipset;
-1.0GHz Celeron M 0L2 cache
-1.5GHz. Celeron M 512 kB L2 cache
All versions can be with either 512 MB or 1 GB RAM
1
.
There are 3 basic versions of BeFREE
1
:
1. Standard version, BF15-1.0/2-C1
2. Powered version, BF15-1.0/2-A1 and BF15-1.5/2-A1
3. Fanless version, BF15-1.0/2-D1
The following items are the same in all versions:
-TFT
-Touchscreen
-Housing for TFT
-Mainboard
-Tipro Connectivity
-Fan control
Differences are in power supply, both external AC/DC and internal DC/DC. The standard and
fanless versions are powered by 12V, the powered version by 24V.
The powered version offers more powered connectivity and can supply more current to
peripherals than the standard version.
Visually the difference can be noticed at the rear; The fanless version has a heatsink, the
powered version has a heatsink with integrated fan, the standard version has no heatsink, just
protection for the fan
The differences in connectivity are shown below
1
Not all variations might be in standard offer

Versions
3-2
3.1 Connectivity
3.1.1 Standard
Figure 5 - Connector plate
No Connector details No Connector details
1 12V input 3.2.1 6 2x USB 2.0 3.2.6
2 2x USB 2.0 3.2.6 7 Ethernet 10/100 3.2.9
3 12V output 3.2.3 8 COM 1 3.2.5
4 Tipro external bus 3.2.4 9 PS/2 keyboard &
mouse 3.2.10
5 COM 2, powered (5/12V) 3.2.5 10 VGA, external display 3.2.11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Versions
3-3
3.1.2 Powered
Figure 6 - Connector plate
No Connector details No Connector details
1 24V input 3.2.1 9 PS/2 keyboard & mouse 3.2.10
2 24V output 3.2.2 10 VGA, external display 3.2.11
3 12V output 3.2.3 11 Powered USB 24V 3.2.8
4 Tipro external bus 3.2.4 12 Powered USB 12V 3.2.7
5 COM 2, powered
(5/12/24V) 3.2.5 13 Cash drawer 3.2.12
6 2x USB 2.0 3.2.6 14 COM 4 3.2.5
7 Ethernet 10/100 3.2.9 15 COM 3 3.2.5
8 COM 1 3.2.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 14 12 13 15

Versions
3-4
3.1.3 Fanless
Figure 7- Connector plate
No Connector details No Connector details
1 12V input 3.2.1 6 2x USB 2.0 3.2.6
2 2x USB 2.0 3.2.6 7 Ethernet 10/100 3.2.9
3 12V output 3.2.3 8 COM 1 3.2.5
4 Tipro external bus 3.2.4 9 PS/2 keyboard &
mouse 3.2.10
5 COM 2, powered (5/12V) 3.2.5 10 VGA, external display 3.2.11
3.2 Connector specifications
Pinout + rating
3.2.1 12/24V input
The input is either 24V or 12V, never both.
Pin # Name
1 +24V
2 GND
3 +12V
3.2.2 24V output
Pin # Name
1 +24V
2 GND
3 N.C.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Versions
3-5
3.2.3 12V output
2.1 mm. connector.
Pin # Name
1 +12V
2 GND
3.2.4 Tipro external bus
Pin # Name
1 TBM_CLK
2 +VTBS
3 GND
4 TBM_DATA
5 EXT_CFG2
3.2.5 Serial port
Notes:
•+24V on pin 9 available
on Powered BeFREE.
•For current limitations
see 4.3.2 and 4.4.2.
•To change RS232 to
RS422 or RS485 on
COM 2 see 6.5.5.3
COM 1 COM 2 COM 3
1
COM 4
1
Pin # RS232 RS232 RS422 RS485 RS232 RS232
1 DCD DCD TXD- TXD- DCD N/C
2 RX RX RXD+ N/C RX RX
3 TX TX TXD- TXD+ TX TX
4 DTR DTR RXD+ N/C DTR N/C
5 GND GND N/C N/C GND GND
6 DSR DSR N/C N/C DSR N/C
7 RTS RTS N/C N/C RTS N/C
8 CTS CTS N/C N/C CTS N/C
9 RI RI /+5V /+12V
/+24V GND GND RI /+5V /+12V /+24V RI /+5V /+12V /+24V
1
COM 3 and COM 4 are so-called virtual COM ports; serial to USB devices. Drivers needed, see 5.1.6
1
2

Versions
3-6
3.2.6 USB
All USB ports can provide 500mA on VBUS.
Pin # Name
1 VBUS
2 D-
3 D+
4 GND
3.2.7 Powered USB 12V
Pin out of USB part same as standard USB port, see 3.2.6.
Pin # Name
1 GND
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 GND
3.2.8 Powered USB 24V
Pin out of USB part same as standard USB port, see 3.2.6.
Pin # Name
1 GND
2 +24V
3 +24V
4 GND
3.2.9 Ethernet
Pin # Name
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 TCT
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 RCT
7 RX+
8 RX-

Versions
3-7
3.2.10 PS/2 keyboard/mouse
Pin # Name
1 Keyboard Data
2 Mouse Data
3 GND
4 Shield
5 +5V
6 Keyboard Clock
7 Shield
8 Mouse Clock
3.2.11 VGA
Pin # Name Pin # Name
1 CRT_RED 9 +5V
2 CRT_GREEN 10 VGA GND
3 CRT_BLUE 11 N/C
4 N/C 12 CRT_SDA
5 VGA GND 13 CRT_HSYNC
6 VGA GND 14 CRT_VSYNC
7 VGA GND 15 CRT_SCL
8 VGA GND
3.2.12 Cashdrawer
Pin # Name
1 Shield
2 Kick out 1
3 Open/Close
4 Power 24V
5 Kick out 2
6 GND
1 6

Specifications
4-1
4 Specifications
4.1 Specification common for all versions
4.1.1 Environmental
4.1.1.1 Non-Operating
Temperature: -20 to 40
o
C, till 60
o
C if the relative humidity is < 27% RH
Humidity: 90% RH
4.1.1.2 Operating
Temperature: +5 to 30
o
C
Humidity: 90% RH
4.1.2 Dimensions
BeFREE Size [W x D x H] weight Power supply
Standard 409 x 328 x 109 mm. 5.95 kg. 30 x 58x 133 mm.
Powered 6.60 kg. 42 x 84 x 170 mm.
Fanless 409 x 343 x 109 mm. 6.50 kg 30 x 58x 133 mm.
4.1.3 Specifications of motherboard
•Chipset Intel 852GM + 82801 DB (ICH4)
•I/O Chipset ITE IT8712IX
•System Memory 200-pin DDR SODIMM x 1, Max. 1GB (DDR266)
•Dual-View LCD / CRT
•Ethernet Intel® 82562, 10/100Base-TX
4.1.4 Harddisk
•Interface: EIDE
•2.5” formfactor
•80 GB.
1
•8 MB. buffer
•5.400 rpm. Rotational speed
4.1.5 RAM
•200-pin DDR SODIMM
•266 MHz.
•512 or 1024 MB.
1
One gigabyte (GB.) = 1.000.000.000 bytes.