IEI Technology AFL2-12A-D525 Series User manual

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User Manual
AFL2-12A-D525
MODEL:
Fanless Flat Bezel Panel PC with 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Wi-Fi, Touch Screen, RFID Reader, Dual GbE LAN
RS-232/422/485, Camera, RoHS
Rev. 1.03 – June 16, 2014
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
June 16, 2014 1.03 Updated viewing angle spec
July 25, 2013 1.02 Added information of the CPU temperature alert LED in Section 1.2.1.1
December 9, 2011 1.01 Added Warning page IV
Revised Section 1.4 System Specifications
Revised Section 3.1.1 Packing List
Added Section 4.9.2 Stand Mounting
Updated Section 4.10.2.1 DB-9 Serial Port Connection
Updated Section 4.10.2.2 RJ-45 Serial Port Connection
Updated Section 4.10.3 RS-422/485 Serial Port
Added Section A.1.3 Product Disposal
Updated Appendix C: One Key Recovery to Version 1.3
September 16, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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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
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WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1AFL2-12A-D525 FLAT BEZEL PANEL PC OVERVIEW ................................................ 2
1.1.1 Model Variations................................................................................................ 3
1.1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1.3 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1.1 LED Indicators............................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 8
1.2.4 Top Panel and Side Panels................................................................................. 9
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 10
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 10
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 13
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 14
2.2 INTEL®ATOM™PROCESSOR................................................................................... 15
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 16
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 16
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 16
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 17
2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 17
2.5 TOUCHSCREEN LCD................................................................................................. 17
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 17
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 18
2.6AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.6.1 Audio Codec Controller................................................................................... 18
2.6.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 19

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2.7 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 19
2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 19
2.7.2 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 20
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 21
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 22
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 22
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 26
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 27
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 27
4.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 28
4.4 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 28
4.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 31
4.6AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 33
4.6.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 33
4.6.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 34
4.7 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM..................................................................................... 34
4.8 POWERING OFF THE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 34
4.9 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 35
4.9.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 35
4.9.2 Stand Mounting................................................................................................ 38
4.9.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 39
4.9.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 40
4.10 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................ 43
4.10.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 43
4.10.2 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 43
4.10.2.1 DB-9 Serial Port Connection.................................................................. 44
4.10.2.2 RJ-45 Serial Port Connection.................................................................. 45
4.10.3 RS-422/485 Serial Port.................................................................................. 47
4.10.4 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 48
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 50
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 51

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5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 51
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 52
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 52
5.4.1 Removing the Back Cover................................................................................ 52
5.4.2 Removing the Internal Aluminum Cover.......................................................... 53
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 54
5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 54
5.5.2 WLAN Card Replacement................................................................................ 55
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 59
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 60
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 61
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 61
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 61
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 62
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 62
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 62
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 63
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 64
6.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 65
6.3.2 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 66
6.3.3 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 68
6.3.4 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 69
6.3.5 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 71
6.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 71
6.3.6 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................... 74
6.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 75
6.4 IEI FEATURE ............................................................................................................. 77
6.5 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 78
6.5.1 Host Bridge Configuration .............................................................................. 79
6.5.2 South Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 80
6.5.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................. 82
6.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 84
6.7 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 86
6.8 SAVE &EXIT............................................................................................................ 88

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7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................................. 90
7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................. 91
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM ............................................................................ 91
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................... 91
7.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................ 95
7.5AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 99
7.6 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER......................................................................................... 101
7.6.1 Calibrating the Touch Screen......................................................................... 105
7.7AMCAP DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 107
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................110
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................111
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................111
A.1.2 CPU Temperature Warning ............................................................................112
A.1.3 Product Disposal............................................................................................112
A.1.4 Anti-static Precautions ...................................................................................113
A.1.5 Product Disposal............................................................................................114
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................114
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................114
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................115
B BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS......................................................................116
B.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ............................................................................117
C WATCHDOG TIMER ...............................................................................................119
D HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 122
D.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 123

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC.........................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Front View........................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: LED Indicators.............................................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Function Keys .............................................................................................................6
Figure 1-5: AFL2-12A-D525 Rear View .........................................................................................7
Figure 1-6: AFL2-12A-D525 I/O Interface Panel...........................................................................9
Figure 1-7: Top Panel View............................................................................................................9
Figure 1-8: Side Panel Views.......................................................................................................10
Figure 2-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Dimensions (mm) ..........................................................................14
Figure 2-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Dimensions (mm) cont..................................................................15
Figure 2-3: COM Ports..................................................................................................................16
Figure 2-4: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors......................................................................................17
Figure 2-5: External USB Ports...................................................................................................17
Figure 2-6: LCD Screen................................................................................................................18
Figure 2-7: Audio Jack.................................................................................................................18
Figure 4-1: HDD Cover Retention Screws..................................................................................29
Figure4-2: HDD Bracket Screw....................................................................................................29
Figure4-3: Removing the HDD Bracket ......................................................................................30
Figure 4-4: Inserting the HDD......................................................................................................30
Figure4-5: Securing the HDD.......................................................................................................31
Figure 4-6: HDD Cover Retention Screws..................................................................................32
Figure4-7: CF Card Slot Location ...............................................................................................32
Figure 4-8: Inserting the CF Card................................................................................................33
Figure 4-9: AT/ATX Switch Location...........................................................................................33
Figure 4-10: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................36
Figure 4-11: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................37
Figure 4-12: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................38
Figure 4-13: Mounting screw location........................................................................................39
Figure 4-14: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................40
Figure 4-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................41
Figure 4-16: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................42

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Figure 4-17: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................42
Figure 4-18: LAN Connection......................................................................................................43
Figure 4-19: DB-9 Connector.......................................................................................................44
Figure 4-20: DB-9 Serial Port Connector....................................................................................45
Figure 4-21: RJ-45 Serial Port .....................................................................................................46
Figure 4-22: RJ-45 Serial Port Connector ..................................................................................46
Figure 4-23: RS-422/485 Serial Port............................................................................................47
Figure 4-24: RS-422/485 Cable....................................................................................................48
Figure 4-25: DB-9 Connector.......................................................................................................48
Figure 4-26: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................49
Figure 5-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................53
Figure5-2: Internal Cover Retention Screws..............................................................................54
Figure 5-3: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................55
Figure5-4: Removing the Antennas............................................................................................56
Figure5-5: Releasing the WLAN Card.........................................................................................56
Figure5-6: Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................57
Figure5-7: Attaching the Antennas.............................................................................................58
Figure 7-1: Chipset Driver Screen...............................................................................................92
Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen..............................................................................92
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver License Agreement.........................................................................93
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Read Me File ....................................................................................94
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ............................................................................94
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen...............................................................95
Figure 7-7: Graphics Driver Read Me File..................................................................................96
Figure 7-8: Graphics Driver Setup Files Extracted ...................................................................96
Figure 7-9: Graphics Driver Welcome Screen ...........................................................................97
Figure 7-10: Graphics Driver License Agreement.....................................................................97
Figure 7-11: Graphics Driver Read Me File................................................................................98
Figure 7-12: Graphics Driver Setup Operations........................................................................98
Figure 7-13: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen ..........................................................99
Figure 7-14: Audio Driver Welcome Screen............................................................................ 100
Figure 7-15: Audio Driver Installation...................................................................................... 100
Figure 7-16: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 101
Figure 7-17: Touch Screen Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................. 102
Figure 7-18: Touch Screen Driver License Agreement.......................................................... 102

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Figure 7-19: Touch Screen Driver Choose Install Location.................................................. 103
Figure 7-20: Touch Screen Driver Installation Screen........................................................... 104
Figure 7-21: Touch Screen Driver Update Complete............................................................. 104
Figure 7-22: PenMount Monitor Icon....................................................................................... 105
Figure 7-23: PenMount Monitor Popup Menu......................................................................... 105
Figure 7-24: Configuration Screen........................................................................................... 106
Figure 7-25: Calibration Initiation Screen ............................................................................... 106
Figure 7-26: Calibration Screen ............................................................................................... 107
Figure 7-27: AMCap Driver Welcome Screen ......................................................................... 108
Figure 7-28: AMCap Driver Choose Install Location.............................................................. 108
Figure 7-29: AMCap Driver Installation Complete.................................................................. 109

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Model Variations ...............................................................................3
Table 1-2: LED Indicators ..............................................................................................................6
Table 1-3: Function Key Descriptions..........................................................................................7
Table 1-4: System Specifications................................................................................................12
Table 4-1: DB-9 Connector Pinouts............................................................................................44
Table 4-2: RJ-45 Serial Port Pinouts...........................................................................................46
Table 4-3: RS-422/485 Serial Port Pinouts .................................................................................47
Table 4-4: DB-9 Connector Pinouts............................................................................................48
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................62

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC
The AFL2-12A-D525 is an Intel® Atom™ powered flat bezel panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. The AFL2-12A-D525 is designed for easy and simplified
integration into kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) applications.
An Intel® Atom™ D525 graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel®
ICH8-M input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O
support. The system comes with 1.0 GB of preinstalled DDR3 SDRAM ensuring smooth
data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access.
Three serial ports and four external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a
variety of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and dual RJ-45 Ethernet
connector provide the system with smooth connection to an external LAN. An optional
MSR card reader can equip the system for scanning credit cards, identification cards,
loyalty cards, gift cards, and more.

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1.1.1 Model Variations
The model variations of the AFL2-12A-D525 Series are listed below.
Model No. Touch Screen Type Optional Features
AFL2-12A-D525/PC-EM/1G-R10 Projective capacitive EM card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/PC-MF/1G-R10 Projective capacitive MIFARE card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/PC/1G-R10 Projective capacitive N/A
AFL2-12A-D525/R-EM/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive EM card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/R-MF/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive MIFARE card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/R/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive N/A
Table 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Model Variations
1.1.2 Features
The AFL2-12A-D525 features are listed below:
12.1” 600 cd/m2 XGA LCD
Intel® Atom™ D525 processor
Intel® ICH8M chipset
1.0 GB 800 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM preinstalled (4 GB maximum)
RFID module compatible with EM or MIFARE cards
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
IP 64 compliant front panel
AT or ATX power mode
5-wire resistive or projected capacitive type touch screen
RoHS compliance
Auto-dimming control
1.3 megapixel webcam
1.1.3 Applications
AFL2-12A-D525 Series panel PCs are elegant, sophisticated systems that can be easily
implemented in commercial, industrial and corporate environments.

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1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL2-12A-D525 is a flat bezel panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by
an ABS/PC plastic frame.
Figure 1-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Front View

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1.2.1.1 LED Indicators
There are fifteen LED indicator lights located along the front of the LCD screen (Figure
1-3).
Figure 1-3: LED Indicators
The descriptions of each LED indicator are listed below.
LED Indicator Description
Power Shows power on/off status.
AT/ATX Mode Shows the power mode status. Controlled by theAT/ATX
power mode switch.
CPU Temperature Alert BLUE: CPU temperature is normal.
RED: CPU temperature is at or over 95ºC.
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi module is enabled or disabled. Controlled by the
BIOS. See Section 6.5.2
RFID The optional RFID reader is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the hot keys. See Table 1-3
Bluetooth The Bluetooth module is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the BIOS. See Section 6.5.2
Auto-Dimming The auto-dimming function is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the remote control
Microphone The microphone is enabled or disabled. Controlled by the
BIOS. See Section 6.5.2

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LED Indicator Description
Audio Mute Lights on when the audio is turned off. Controlled by the
hot keys. See Table 1-3
Function
LCD On/Off
Audio Volume Down
Audio Volume Up
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Shows the status of the function key below the LED
indicator. Blinks when the corresponding button is pushed.
Table 1-2: LED Indicators
NOTE:
When the CPU temperature is at or over 95ºC, the CPU temperature
alert LED shows in red. If the alert LED turns red, the user must lower
the environment temperature or close some running applications to
cool down the CPU.
The corresponding Function Keys are located under the bottom right hand corner of the
LCD screen (Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4: Function Keys

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The Function Keys are described in Table 1-3:
Key Combination Function Key Description
Fn + LCD On/Off RFID Enable/Disable
Fn + Audio Volume Down Audio Mute
Fn + Audio Volume Up Camera Enable/Disable
Fn + Brightness Down Mini USB / MicroSD Enable/Disable
Fn + Brightness Up Power On/Off
Note: To power on the system, hold down the Fn +
Brightness buttons for 3 seconds. To power down the
system, hold down the FN + Brightness buttons for six
seconds.
Table 1-3: Function Key Descriptions
1.2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5: AFL2-12A-D525 Rear View

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1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL2-12A-D525 has the following
features:
1 x Audio jack
1 x 9V ~ 36V DC-IN power jack
1 x VGA port
1 x RS-232 DB-9 connector
1 x RS-422/485 connector
2 x GbE connectors
4 x USB 2.0 connectors (MSR card reader connects to one of the USB ports)
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
1 x Clear CMOS switch
1 x AT/ATX Switch
6 x Function Keys