IEI Technology AFL-08AH-N270-CR User manual

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User Manual
MODEL:
AFL-08AH-N270-CR
Fanless 8.4” Panel PC with
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Touch Screen, Six USB Ports
Rev. 1.02 – 1 October, 2012

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Revision
Date Version Changes
1 October, 2012 1.02 Added Manual Conventions
Added warning messages on page 22, 24 and 39.
5 October, 2010 1.01 Minor changes
9 September, 2010 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the
AFL-08AH-N270-CR or personal injury to the user. Please take
warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is
written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the
cautionary message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the
AFL-08AH-N270-CR. Please take caution messages seriously.

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NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the AFL-08AH-N270-CR.
Please take note messages seriously.

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WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A and
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly
approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
such equipment.
Manufacturer:
ICP Electronics, Inc.
http://www.icpems.com

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.1.2 Application......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 General Description........................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 3
1.2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 4
1.2.5 Top Panel and Side Panels................................................................................. 5
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 6
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 7
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 9
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
2.2 INTEL®ATOM™PROCESSOR....................................................................................11
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS..................................................................................11
2.3.1 Installed Memory..............................................................................................11
2.3.2 Additional Memory .......................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 12
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 12
2.4.1 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 12
2.4.2 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 13
2.5 FRONT SIDE.............................................................................................................. 14
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 14
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 14
2.6AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 Audio Codec Controller................................................................................... 15
2.6.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 15
2.7 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 16

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2.7.1 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 16
2.7.2 Power Connector............................................................................................. 16
2.8 WIRELESS CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 16
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 18
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 19
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 20
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 21
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 22
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 23
4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 23
4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 23
4.5 REMOVING THE BACK COVER.................................................................................. 24
4.6 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 25
4.6.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 25
4.6.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 26
4.7 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 26
4.7.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 27
4.7.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 30
4.7.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 31
4.7.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 32
4.8 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 35
4.8.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 35
4.8.2 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 36
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 38
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 39
5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 39
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 40
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 40
5.4.1 Removing the Back Cover................................................................................ 40
5.4.2 Internal Aluminum Cover Removal.................................................................. 41
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 42
5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 42
5.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 43

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5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 44
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 46
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 47
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 47
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 47
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 48
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 48
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 48
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 49
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 50
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 51
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 52
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 54
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 58
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 59
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 62
6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................... 63
6.3.6 APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 64
6.3.7 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 66
6.3.8 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 69
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 71
6.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 73
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 73
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 76
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 77
6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................................... 78
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration.............................................................................. 80
6.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 81
A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 83
A.1 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 84
A.2 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 84
A.3 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 85
A.4 TOUCH SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 86

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B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 87
B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................. 88
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 88
B.1.2 Explanation of Graphical Symbols.................................................................. 89
B.1.3 Classification................................................................................................... 89
B.1.4 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 89
B.1.5 Product Disposal............................................................................................. 90
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 91
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 91
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 92
C BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS....................................................................... 93
C.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ............................................................................. 94
D WATCHDOG TIMER ................................................................................................ 97
E INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMPLIANCE............................................. 100
E.1 UL60601-1AND CAN/CSAC22.2 NO. 601.1.................................................... 101
E.2 EN 60601-1........................................................................................................... 101
E.3 EN 60601-1, EN 60601-2...................................................................................... 101
E.4 FCC....................................................................................................................... 101

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Flat Panel PC ............................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Front View.................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Rear View ..................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: AFL-08AH-N270-CR I/O Interface Connector Panel.................................................5
Figure 1-5: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Top View....................................................................................5
Figure 1-6: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Side View...................................................................................6
Figure 2-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Dimensions (mm)...................................................................10
Figure 2-2: Preinstalled DDR2 SO-DIMM....................................................................................12
Figure 2-3: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors......................................................................................13
Figure 2-4: External USB Ports...................................................................................................14
Figure 2-5: LCD Screen................................................................................................................14
Figure 2-6: Audio Jack.................................................................................................................15
Figure 2-7: Stereo Speakers........................................................................................................15
Figure 2-8: Power Connector ......................................................................................................16
Figure 2-9: PIFA Antenna and Wireless Module........................................................................17
Figure 4-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................24
Figure 4-2: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws ..............................................................25
Figure 4-3: Wall-mounting Bracket.............................................................................................27
Figure 4-4: Chassis Support Screws..........................................................................................29
Figure 4-5: Secure the Panel PC.................................................................................................29
Figure 4-6: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel Opening........................................................................30
Figure 4-7: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws...........................................................31
Figure 4-8: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes....................................................................32
Figure 4-9: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket........................................................................................33
Figure 4-10: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................34
Figure 4-11: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................34
Figure 4-12: LAN Connection......................................................................................................35
Figure 4-13: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................37
Figure 5-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................41
Figure 5-2: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws ..............................................................42
Figure 5-3: AFL-10A-N270 SO-DIMM Socket Location..............................................................42

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Figure 5-4: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................43
Figure 5-5: CF Card Location......................................................................................................44

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR System Specifications...............................................................8
Table 4-1: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................26
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................48

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Flat Panel PC
The AFL-08AH-N270-CR is Intel® Atom™ powered flat panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals.
An Intel® 945GSE graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel®
ICH7-M input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O
support. The system comes with 1.0 GB of preinstalled DDR2 SDRAM and supports a
maximum of 2.0 GB of DDR2 SDRAM ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced
bottlenecks and fast system access.
Six external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a variety of external peripheral
devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors ensure smooth connection
of the system to an external LAN.
1.1.1 Features
The AFL-08AH-N270-CR features the following:
Intel® Atom™ processor
Intel® 945GSE chipset
1GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
802.11 b/g wireless module

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Six USB 2.0 ports
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
IPX0 compliant front panel
Touch screen
RoHS compliance
1.1.2 Application
The AFL-08AH-N270-CR is designed for easy and simplified integration into a variety of
medical settings including medical billing, administration, imaging, medical carts, and
nurse stations.
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The stylish AFL-08AH-N270-CR panel PC comprises of a screen, rear panel, top panel,
bottom panel and two side panels (left and right). An ABS/PC plastic front frame surrounds
the front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket
compliant with VESA FDMI standard. An I/O interface panel on the bottom panel of the
AFL-08AH-N270-CR provides access to external interface connectors that include LAN,
USB 2.0, reset button, power connector and power switch.
1.2.2 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by
an ABS/PC plastic frame. The top of the front panel has a power LED.

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Figure 1-2: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Front View
1.2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Rear View
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR has the
following I/O interface connectors:

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1 x Audio line-out connector
1 x Audio mic-in connector
1 x 12 V DC In connector
2 x LAN connectors
6 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: AFL-08AH-N270-CR I/O Interface Connector Panel
1.2.5 Top Panel and Side Panels
The top panel and side panels of AFL-08AH-N270-CR provide access to slots that support
panel mount and rack mount (Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Top View

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Figure 1-6: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Side View
1.3 Internal Overview
The AFL-08AH-N270-CR has the following components installed internally:
1 x Motherboard
1 x 1.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM
1 x Wireless module
1 x CF card