IEI Technology AFL-F08A-N270 User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
AFL-F08A-N270
Fanless All-in-one Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ CPU
TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Touch Screen,
RS-232/422/485 and IP 64 Protection
Rev. 2.40 – 22 October, 2012

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Revision
Date Version Changes
22 October, 2012 2.40 Updated for R24 version
Updated audio codec spec
Added Section 3.10 and 3.11: Powering On/Off the System
Added Section 5: Interface Connectors
Added Appendix B: ALC892 Digital Microphone Configuration
17 July, 2012 2.21 Added Section 31.3.1: 3Function Keys
22 February, 2012 2.20 Updated for R22 version (optional Bluetooth support)
22 July, 2011 2.10 Updated for R21 version (changed wireless module)
16 September, 2010 1.01 Added Appendix D Safety Precautions
11 August, 2010 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
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consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Function Keys .................................................................................................... 4
1.4 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 5
1.5 I/O INTERFACE PANEL ................................................................................................ 5
1.6 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 6
1.7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 6
1.8 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 8
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 10
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 14
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 15
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 15
3.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 16
3.4 REMOVING THE BACK COVER.................................................................................. 16
3.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 18
3.6 INTERNAL COVER REMOVAL .................................................................................... 19
3.7 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 20
3.7.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 20
3.7.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 21
3.7.3 AT/ATX Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................ 21
3.7.4 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 22
3.7.5 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 23
3.7.5.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 24
3.7.6 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 25
3.7.7 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 26
3.7.8 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 27
3.7.9 CompactFlash® Setup..................................................................................... 28

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3.8 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 29
3.8.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 29
3.8.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 32
3.8.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 33
3.8.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 34
3.9 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 36
3.9.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 36
3.9.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 37
3.9.2.1 COM1 Pinouts .......................................................................................... 38
3.9.2.2 COM3 Pinouts .......................................................................................... 39
3.9.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 39
3.10 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM................................................................................... 40
3.11 POWERING OFF THE SYSTEM.................................................................................. 41
4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 42
4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 43
4.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 43
4.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 44
4.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 44
4.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 44
4.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 44
4.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 46
4.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 47
4.7 SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION........................................................................... 47
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 49
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 50
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 50
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 50
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 51
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 51
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 51
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 52
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 53
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 54

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5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 55
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 56
5.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 60
5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 62
5.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 62
5.3.5.1 ACPI Configuration .................................................................................. 63
5.3.5.2 APM Configuration................................................................................... 63
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 65
5.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 68
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 69
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 72
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 72
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 75
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 76
5.7.1 North Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 77
5.7.2 South Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 79
5.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 80
6 INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................................................... 82
6.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 83
6.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 84
6.2.1 Audio Line-out Connector (CN8)..................................................................... 85
6.2.2 Audio Speaker-out Connector (CN3)............................................................... 86
6.2.3 Audio MIC-in Connector (MIC1) .................................................................... 86
6.2.4 Audio DMIC-in Connector (DMIC1)............................................................... 86
6.2.5 Battery Connector (BT1).................................................................................. 87
6.2.6 CompactFlash® Type II Slot (CF1)................................................................. 87
6.2.7 CRT Connector (CN4) ..................................................................................... 88
6.2.8 DIO Connector (DIO1).................................................................................... 88
6.2.9 HDD Power Connector (CN1)......................................................................... 88
6.2.10 LED Indicator and Button Connector (JP2).................................................. 89
6.2.11 LVDS Backlight Connector (INVERTER1).................................................... 89
6.2.12 MCU Connector (JP7)................................................................................... 89
6.2.13 MCU Connector (TS2)................................................................................... 90
6.2.14 PCIe Mini Slot (CN2)..................................................................................... 90

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6.2.15 RFID Connector (JP8)................................................................................... 91
6.2.16 SATA Connector (SATA1)............................................................................... 91
6.2.17 Touch Panel Connector (TS1)........................................................................ 92
6.2.18 TTL Panel Connector (CN7).......................................................................... 92
6.2.19 JUSB Connector (JUSB1).............................................................................. 93
6.2.20 USB Connector (USB1) ................................................................................. 93
6.2.21 USB Connector (USB2) ................................................................................. 93
6.2.22 USB Connector (USB4) ................................................................................. 94
6.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE PANEL CONNECTORS............................................................ 94
6.3.1 Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2).................................................................. 94
6.3.2 Power Connector (CN5).................................................................................. 95
6.3.3 RS-232 Serial Ports (COM1)........................................................................... 95
6.3.4 RS-422/485 Serial Port (COM3) ..................................................................... 95
6.3.5 SATA Connector (SATA2)................................................................................. 96
6.3.6 USB 2.0 Connectors (USB3)............................................................................ 96
6.4 PRECONFIGURED JUMPER SETTINGS......................................................................... 97
6.4.1 Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1)................................................... 97
6.4.2 Inverter Power Selection Jumper (JP12)......................................................... 97
6.4.3 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1)....................................... 98
6.4.4 MCU LCD Type Selection Jumper (JP14)....................................................... 98
6.4.5 MCU PWM Power Selection Jumper (JP13)................................................... 98
6.4.6 Panel Type Selection Jumper (J_LCD_TYPE1)............................................... 98
6.4.7 Touchscreen Selection Jumper (J1).................................................................. 99
6.4.8 USB2 and USB4 Power Selection Jumper (JP15)........................................... 99
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 100
BALC892 DIGITAL MICROPHONECONFIGURATION............................................ 103
B.1ALC892 DIGITAL MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION................................................. 104
C ONE KEY RECOVERY........................................................................................... 107
C.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 108
C.1.1 System Requirement ...................................................................................... 109
C.1.2 Supported Operating System..........................................................................110
C.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS.........................................................................111
C.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup .............................................................................112

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C.2.2 Create Partitions............................................................................................112
C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications......................................116
C.2.4 Building the Recovery Partition.....................................................................117
C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image .......................................................................119
C.3AUTO RECOVERY SETUP PROCEDURE.................................................................... 124
C.4 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 129
C.5 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 132
C.5.1 Factory Restore............................................................................................. 134
C.5.2 Backup System............................................................................................... 135
C.5.3 Restore Your Last Backup.............................................................................. 136
C.5.4 Manual .......................................................................................................... 137
C.6 RESTORE SYSTEMS FROM A LINUX SERVER THROUGH LAN.................................. 138
C.6.1 Configure DHCP Server Settings.................................................................. 139
C.6.2 Configure TFTP Settings............................................................................... 140
C.6.3 Configure One Key Recovery Server Settings............................................... 141
C.6.4 Start the DHCP, TFTP and HTTP................................................................. 142
C.6.5 Create Shared Directory................................................................................ 142
C.6.6 Setup a Client System for Auto Recovery...................................................... 143
C.7 OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................................ 146
C.7.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller ...................... 146
C.7.2 System Memory Requirement........................................................................ 148
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 149
E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 152
E.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 153
E.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 153
E.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 154
E.1.3 Product Disposal........................................................................................... 154
E.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 155
E.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 155
E.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 156
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 157
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 158

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G TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 161

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL-F08A-N270 Flat Panel PC ...................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL-F08A-N270 Front View........................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: AFL-F08A-N270 Rear View.........................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: AFL-F08A-N270 I/O Interface Connector Panel........................................................6
Figure 1-5: Main Dimensions.........................................................................................................8
Figure 1-6: Rear Dimensions.........................................................................................................9
Figure 3-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................17
Figure 3-2: Pry The Rear Cover Off.............................................................................................17
Figure 3-3: CompactFlash® Card Cover Screw.........................................................................18
Figure 3-4: CompactFlash® Install .............................................................................................18
Figure 3-5: Internal Cover Removal............................................................................................19
Figure 3-6: Internal Components................................................................................................19
Figure 3-7: AT/ATX Power Selection Switch..............................................................................22
Figure 3-8: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................23
Figure 3-9: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations................................................24
Figure 3-10: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location........................................................25
Figure 3-11: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations..........................................26
Figure 3-12: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location................................28
Figure 3-13: CompactFlash® Setup Jumper Location .............................................................29
Figure 3-14: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................30
Figure 3-15: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................31
Figure 3-16: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................32
Figure 3-17: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................33
Figure 3-18: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................34
Figure 3-19: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................35
Figure 3-20: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................35
Figure 3-21: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................36
Figure 3-22: LAN Connection......................................................................................................37
Figure 3-23: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................38
Figure 3-24: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................40

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Figure 3-25: Power On/Off Function Key ...................................................................................41
Figure 4-1: AFL-F08A-N270 SO-DIMM Socket Location ...........................................................45
Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Module Installation...................................................................................45
Figure 4-3: CompactFlash® Card Cover ....................................................................................46
Figure 4-4: CompactFlash® Install .............................................................................................46
Figure 4-5: Drivers........................................................................................................................48
Figure 6-1: Main Board Layout Diagram (Front Side)...............................................................83
Figure 6-2: Main Board Layout Diagram (Solder Side).............................................................84
Figure B-1: Realtek HD Audio Manager Icon [Task Bar] ....................................................... 104
Figure B-2: Realtek HD Audio Manager................................................................................... 104
Figure B-3: Mixer Screen .......................................................................................................... 105
Figure B-4: Mixer ToolBox Screen........................................................................................... 105
Figure B-5: Enabling the Digital Microphone Function......................................................... 106
Figure C-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................ 108
Figure C-2: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 113
Figure C-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .................................................................................. 113
Figure C-4: Command Prompt ................................................................................................. 114
Figure C-5: Partition Creation Commands.............................................................................. 115
Figure C-6: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 117
Figure C-7: Manual Recovery Environment for Windows..................................................... 117
Figure C-8: Building the Recovery Partition........................................................................... 118
Figure C-9: Press Any Key to Continue .................................................................................. 118
Figure C-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode............................................................... 119
Figure C-11: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 119
Figure C-12: About Symantec Ghost Window........................................................................ 120
Figure C-13: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................... 120
Figure C-14: Select a Local Source Drive ............................................................................... 121
Figure C-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ...................................................... 121
Figure C-16: File Name to Copy Image to ............................................................................... 122
Figure C-17: Compress Image.................................................................................................. 122
Figure C-18: Image Creation Confirmation............................................................................. 123
Figure C-19: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 123
Figure C-20: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 123
Figure C-21: Press Any Key to Continue ................................................................................ 124
Figure C-22: Auto Recovery Utility.......................................................................................... 125

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Figure C-23: Disable Automatically Restart............................................................................ 125
Figure C-24: Launching the Recovery Tool............................................................................ 126
Figure C-25: Auto Recovery Environment for Windows ....................................................... 126
Figure C-26: Building the Auto Recovery Partition................................................................ 127
Figure C-27: Factory Default Image Confirmation ................................................................. 127
Figure C-28: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 128
Figure C-29: Press any key to continue.................................................................................. 128
Figure C-30: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 130
Figure C-31: Manual Recovery Environment for Linux ......................................................... 131
Figure C-32: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).............................................................. 131
Figure C-33: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 132
Figure C-34: Recovery Tool Main Menu.................................................................................. 133
Figure C-35: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................... 134
Figure C-36: Recovery Complete Window.............................................................................. 134
Figure C-37: Backup System.................................................................................................... 135
Figure C-38: System Backup Complete Window ................................................................... 135
Figure C-39: Restore Backup ................................................................................................... 136
Figure C-40: Restore System Backup Complete Window..................................................... 136
Figure C-41: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................... 137
Figure C-42: Disable Automatically Restart............................................................................ 144

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Function Keys...............................................................................................................4
Table 1-2: AFL-F08A-N270 System Specifications......................................................................7
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................12
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................13
Table 3-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................20
Table 3-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................21
Table 3-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................23
Table 3-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................23
Table 3-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................24
Table 3-6: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................24
Table 3-7: RS-485 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................24
Table 3-8: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings............................................................25
Table 3-9: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................................26
Table 3-10: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings..................................27
Table 3-11: CompactFlash® Setup Jumper Settings................................................................28
Table 3-12: COM1 Connector Pinouts........................................................................................38
Table 3-13: COM3 Connector Pinouts........................................................................................39
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................51
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................85
Table 6-2: Audio Line-out Connector (CN8) Pinouts ................................................................85
Table 6-3: Audio Speaker-out Connector (CN3) Pinouts..........................................................86
Table 6-4: Audio MIC-in Connector (MIC1) Pinouts..................................................................86
Table 6-5: Audio DMIC-in Connector (DMIC1) Pinouts.............................................................86
Table 6-6: Battery Connector (BT1) Pinouts..............................................................................87
Table 6-7: CompactFlash® Slot (CF1) Pinouts..........................................................................88
Table 6-8: CRT Connector (CN4) Pinouts ..................................................................................88
Table 6-9: DIO Connector (DIO1) Pinouts ..................................................................................88
Table 6-10: HDD Power Connector (CN1) Pinouts ....................................................................88
Table 6-11: LED Indicator and Button Connector (JP2) Pinouts.............................................89
Table 6-12: LVDS Backlight Connector (INVERTER1) Pinouts................................................89

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Table 6-13: MCU Connector (JP7) Pinouts ................................................................................89
Table 6-14: MCU Connector (TS2) Pinouts ................................................................................90
Table 6-15: PCIe Mini Card Slot (CN2) Pinouts..........................................................................91
Table 6-16: RFID Connector (JP8) Pinouts ................................................................................91
Table 6-17: SATA Connector (SATA1) Pinouts .........................................................................91
Table 6-18: Touch Panel Connector (TS1) Pinouts...................................................................92
Table 6-19: TTL Panel Connector (CN7) Pinouts.......................................................................93
Table 6-20: JUSB Connector (JUSB1) Pinouts..........................................................................93
Table 6-21: USB Connector (USB1) Pinouts..............................................................................93
Table 6-22: USB Connector (USB2) Pinouts..............................................................................93
Table 6-23: USB Connector (USB4) Pinouts..............................................................................94
Table 6-24: Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................94
Table 6-25: Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2) Pinouts............................................................95
Table 6-26: Power Connector (CN5) Pinouts.............................................................................95
Table 6-27: RS-232 Serial Ports (COM1) Pinouts ......................................................................95
Table 6-28: COM3 Connector Pinouts........................................................................................96
Table 6-29: SATA Connector (SATA2) Pinouts .........................................................................96
Table 6-30: USB 2.0 Connectors (USB3) Pinouts......................................................................96
Table 6-31: Preconfigured Jumpers ...........................................................................................97
Table 6-32: Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1) Settings.........................................97
Table 6-33: Inverter Power Selection Jumper (JP12) Settings ................................................97
Table 6-34: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1) Settings........................................98
Table 6-35: MCU LCD Type Selection Jumper (JP14) Settings ...............................................98
Table 6-36: MCU PWM Power Selection Jumper (JP13) Settings............................................98
Table 6-37: Panel Type Selection Jumper (J_LCD_TYPE1) Settings......................................98
Table 6-38: Touchscreen Selection Jumper (J1) Settings .......................................................99
Table 6-39: USB2 and USB4 Power Selection Jumper (JP15) Settings..................................99

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................52
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................54
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................54
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................55
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................57
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................62
BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration............................................................................................62
BIOS Menu 9: General ACPI Configuration ...............................................................................63
BIOS Menu 10: APM Configuration.............................................................................................64
BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration..........................................................................66
BIOS Menu 12: USB Configuration.............................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 14: Boot.....................................................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................72
BIOS Menu 16: Security...............................................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 17: Chipset................................................................................................................76
BIOS Menu 18:Northbridge Chipset Configuration...................................................................77
BIOS Menu 19:South Bridge Chipset Configuration.................................................................79
BIOS Menu 20:Exit........................................................................................................................80
BIOS Menu 21: IEI Feature........................................................................................................ 129

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL-F08A-N270 Flat Panel PC
The AFL-F08A-N270 is an 8" panel PC with a frameless front panel, designed to fit in any
office, business or home and featuring all the inputs and outputs for full integration. The
version with multi-touch screen allows complex onscreen activities to be performed by
simply using both fingers to indicate movements and actions.
At the heart of the system is the 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor, offering low
power in a powerful package. The chipset is rounded off with the Intel® 945GSE and
Intel® 945GSE.
The system also offers a multimedia experience with a built-in camera, microphone and
speakers. Other peripherals include two USB ports, an RS-232 port, an RS-232/422/485
port, two LAN ports and an audio output. Wireless networking capabilities include
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth 2.0.

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1.2 Features
There are four models in the AFL-F08A-N270. Both models feature the following:
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor
Intel® 945GSE and ICH7-M chipset
Up to 2 GB One 1.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM pre-installed
(supports up to 2.0 GB 533/400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
802.11 b/g/n wireless module
Two USB 2.0 ports
IP 64 compliant front panel
Touch screen (multitouch or standard)
RoHS compliance
1.3 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL-F08A-N270 is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an
ABS/PC plastic frame. The overview of the front panel is shown below.
Figure 1-2: AFL-F08A-N270 Front View

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1.3.1 Function Keys
The front panel of the AFL-F08A-N270 contains several function keys that control audio
volume, LCD brightness and power on/off.
CAUTION:
The function keys are locked and illuminated with low intensity light in
sleep mode. Touch any function key to release key lock (the keys light
up). Then, follow the descriptions below to control the system.
Function Key Description
Power on/off Control system power on/off. Press for 5 seconds to turn on or turn off
the system (see Section 3.10 and 3.11 for detail description).
Brightness up/down Press to increase or decrease LCD brightness.
Volume up/down Press to increase or decrease audio volume.
LCD on/off Press to turn on or turn off the LCD screen. It can not be activated until
the finger is removed.
Table 1-1: Function Keys

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1.4 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to 77Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: AFL-F08A-N270 Rear View
1.5 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-F08A-N270 has the following I/O
interface connectors:
1 x Audio connector
1 x 12 V DC In connector
1 x External SATA connector
1 x RS-232 connector
1 x RS-232/422/485 connector
2 x LAN connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in 77Figure 1-4.