IEI Technology AFOLUX AFL-315AW/B User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-04 1.00 Initial release

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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 AFOLUX AFL-315
series 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 AFOLUX AFL-315 series. 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:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the AFOLUX AFL-315
series. Please take caution messages seriously.
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 AFOLUX AFL-315 series.
Please take note messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the AFOLUX AFL-315 series from or contact an
IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative,
please send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the AFOLUX AFL-315 series package.
 1 x Power cord
 1 x Power adapter
 1 x Touch pen
 1 x User Manual and driver CD
 1 x Panel mounting kit (optional)
 1 x Wall mounting kit (optional)
 1 x 128MB CompactFlash® card with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed (optional)
 1 x 1GB CompactFlash® card with Windows XPE pre-installed (optional)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3 on page 34.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 AFOLUX AFL-315AB/W SERIES FLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW................................. 2
1.1.1 Features and Model Variations.......................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 Standard Features.............................................................................................. 3
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 General Description........................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 6
1.2.5 Top Panel and Bottom Panel.............................................................................. 7
1.2.6 Rear Panel Connectors...................................................................................... 8
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 8
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components.................................................................. 9
1.4.2 System Specifications......................................................................................... 9
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 13
2.1 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 14
2.1.1 Front Panel Dimensions .................................................................................. 14
2.1.2 Side Dimensions............................................................................................... 14
2.1.3 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions.................................................................. 15
2.2 INTEL® DESK-TOP PROCESSOR SUPPORT ................................................................ 16
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 17
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 17
2.3.1.2 Additional Memory................................................................................... 17
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 18
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................. 18
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 18
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 19

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2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 20
2.4.4 Keyboard and Mouse Connectivity.................................................................. 20
2.5 AFOLUX AFL-315 FRONT SIDE............................................................................. 21
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 21
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 22
2.6 GRAPHICS ................................................................................................................ 22
2.6.1 Intel®945G Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950............................... 22
2.6.2 DVI Graphics................................................................................................... 23
2.6.3 Dual-Display.................................................................................................... 24
2.7 AUDIO...................................................................................................................... 24
2.7.1 Audio Codec ’97 Controller............................................................................. 24
2.7.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 24
2.8 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 25
2.8.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 25
2.8.1.1 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 25
2.8.1.2 ATX Power Mode ..................................................................................... 26
2.8.2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 26
2.8.3 Power Connectors............................................................................................ 26
2.8.3.1 Power Input Connector............................................................................. 27
2.8.3.2 Power Output Connector........................................................................... 27
2.8.4 RJ-12 Connector for Cash Draw Power.......................................................... 27
2.9 WIRELESS CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 28
2.9.1 USB Bluetooth Module .................................................................................... 28
2.9.2 Wireless Ethernet ............................................................................................. 29
2.10 OPTIONAL MODULES ............................................................................................. 30
2.10.1 GPRS Module (Optional)............................................................................... 30
2.11 SYSTEM VENTILATION ........................................................................................... 30
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 33
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 34
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 34
4INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 37
4.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 38
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 38

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4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS .................................................................................. 39
4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS............................................................. 39
4.5 REMOVING THE BACK PANEL................................................................................... 40
4.6 CF CARD INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 41
4.7 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 42
4.7.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 43
4.7.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 43
4.7.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 44
4.7.4 COM1 to COM6 Pin 9 Select........................................................................... 45
4.7.5 COM6 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 46
4.7.6 COM6 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 47
4.7.7 COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 49
4.8 AT/ATX MODE SELECTION ..................................................................................... 50
4.9 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 52
4.9.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 53
4.9.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 55
4.9.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 57
4.9.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 58
4.10 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ............................................................................... 60
4.10.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 60
4.10.2 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 61
4.10.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 63
4.11 WEBCAM DRIVER INSTALLATION........................................................................... 64
5SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 71
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 72
5.2 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 72
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 73
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 73
5.4.1 Removing the Back Panel ................................................................................ 73
5.4.2 Removing the Plastic Cover............................................................................. 75
5.4.3 Removing the Metal Cover............................................................................... 75
5.4.4 Removing the Processor and DIMM Housing................................................. 78
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS ....................................................................................... 79
5.5.1 Hard Disk Drive Replacement......................................................................... 79

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5.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 80
5.5.3 DIMM Module Replacement............................................................................ 82
5.5.4 CPU Replacement............................................................................................ 84
5.5.5 Cooling Fan Replacement................................................................................ 88
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS ..................................................................................... 90
6AMI BIOS SETUP.................................................................................................. 91
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 92
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 92
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 92
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 93
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 93
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 93
6.2 MAIN ....................................................................................................................... 94
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 95
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 96
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 98
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ........................................................................... 100
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................. 105
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.....................................................................111
6.3.5 Power Configuration ......................................................................................117
6.3.6 ACPI Configuration ........................................................................................117
6.3.7 APM Configuration.........................................................................................119
6.3.8 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 121
6.3.9 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 125
6.4 PCI/PNP ................................................................................................................ 127
6.5 BOOT ..................................................................................................................... 130
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 130
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 133
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 134
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 135
6.7.1 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration .............................................................. 136
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 139
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 140
7SYSTEM MONITORING.................................................................................... 143

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7.1 IEI INTELLIGENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MODULE (ISMM)................................. 144
7.1.1 What is iSMM................................................................................................. 144
7.1.2 iSMM Features............................................................................................... 144
7.2 COM PORT LED INDICATORS................................................................................ 145
ASYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 147
A.1 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 148
A.2 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 149
A.3 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 149
A.4 TOUCH SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 150
POWER SUPPLY MODULE ............................................................................................. 151
A.5 WEBCAM SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 152
A.6 BLUETOOTH MODULE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. 152
A.7 COOLING FAN SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 153
A.8 OPTIONAL GPRS MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 153
BEXTERNAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS............................................................. 155
B.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 156
B.2 DVI CONNECTOR.................................................................................................. 156
B.3 KEYBOARD/MOUSE CONNECTOR .......................................................................... 156
B.4 LAN CONNECTORS............................................................................................... 157
B.5 RJ-12 CASH DRAWER CONNECTOR....................................................................... 157
B.6 SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS................................................................................... 158
B.7 USB CONNECTOR ................................................................................................. 158
B.8 VGA CONNECTOR................................................................................................. 158
CSAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 161
C.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 162
C.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 162
C.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 163
C.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 163
C.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................... 163
C.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 164
DBIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................................................................ 167
D.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................... 168

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EWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 171
FHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 175
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 176
INDEX............................................................................................................................ 179

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-315AW .................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL-315 Front View ...................................................................................5
Figure 1-3: AFL-315 Rear View.....................................................................................6
Figure 1-4: AFL-315 I/O Interface Connector Panel...................................................7
Figure 1-5: AFL-315 Top View ......................................................................................7
Figure 1-6: AFL-315 Bottom View................................................................................7
Figure 1-7: AFL-315 Side Views...................................................................................8
Figure 2-1: AFL-315 Front Panel Dimensions (mm).................................................14
Figure 2-2: AFL-315 Side Panel Dimensions (mm ...................................................15
Figure 2-3: AFL-315 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions (mm) ..............................15
Figure 2-4: Processor .................................................................................................16
Figure 2-5: Memory Module and Memory Socket ....................................................17
Figure 2-6:COM Ports and LED Indicators...............................................................18
Figure 2-7: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ......................................................................19
Figure 2-8: External USB Ports..................................................................................20
Figure 2-9: Keyboard and Mouse Connector ...........................................................21
Figure 2-10: XGA Screen............................................................................................22
Figure 2-11: VGA Connector ......................................................................................23
Figure 2-12: DVI Connector........................................................................................23
Figure 2-13: Audio Codec and Audio Jacks.............................................................24
Figure 2-14: Stereo Speakers.....................................................................................25
Figure 2-15: Power Supply Unit.................................................................................26
Figure 2-16: Power Connectors.................................................................................27
Figure 2-17: RJ-12 Connector....................................................................................28
Figure 2-18: Bluetooth Module ..................................................................................29
Figure 2-19: PIFA Antenna..........................................................................................30
Figure 2-20: Internal View of Cooling Fans ..............................................................31
Figure 2-21: Cooling Fan Dimensions.......................................................................31

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Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws.................................................................40
Figure 4-2: HDD Bracket Retention Screws .............................................................41
Figure 4-3: CF Card Insert..........................................................................................42
Figure 4-4: Jumper Locations....................................................................................42
Figure 4-5: Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................45
Figure 4-6: COM1, COM4, COM5 and COM6 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location........46
Figure 4-7: COM6 RX Function Select Jumper Location ........................................47
Figure 4-8: COM6 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations ..........................48
Figure 4-9: COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location................50
Figure 4-10: Back Cover Retention Screws..............................................................51
Figure 4-11: AT/ATX Switch........................................................................................52
Figure 4-12: Wall-mounting Bracket..........................................................................53
Figure 4-13: Chassis Support Screws.......................................................................54
Figure 4-14: Secure the Panel PC..............................................................................55
Figure 4-15: AFL-315 Panel Opening ........................................................................56
Figure 4-16: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws........................................56
Figure 4-17: AFL-315 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes.................................58
Figure 4-18: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket ....................................................................59
Figure 4-19: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket........................................................59
Figure 4-20: Install into a Rack/Cabinet....................................................................60
Figure 4-21: LAN Connection.....................................................................................61
Figure 4-22: Serial Device Connector .......................................................................62
Figure 4-23: USB Device Connection........................................................................63
Figure 4-24: Preparing for Driver Installation...........................................................64
Figure 4-25: Driver Installation Starting Screen.......................................................65
Figure 4-26: Ready to Install Driver...........................................................................66
Figure 4-27: Driver Installs.........................................................................................67
Figure 4-28: Confirm Digital Signature .....................................................................68
Figure 4-29: Installation Complete ............................................................................69
Figure 4-30: Restart the computer.............................................................................70
Figure 5-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Back).....................................................74
Figure 5-2: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Bottom).................................................74

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Figure 5-3: Back Cover Retention Screws................................................................75
Figure 5-4: Metal Enclosure Retention Screws........................................................76
Figure 5-5: Peripheral Interface Connector Screwdrivers ......................................77
Figure 5-6: Peripheral Connector Retention Screws...............................................77
Figure 5-7: Processor and DIMM Housing................................................................78
Figure 5-8: HDD Bracket Retention Screws .............................................................79
Figure 5-9: HDD Retention Screws............................................................................80
Figure 5-10: Locate the CF Card................................................................................81
Figure 5-11: DIMM Socket Location...........................................................................83
Figure 5-12: Installing a DIMM....................................................................................84
Figure 5-13: Heat Sink Retention Screws.................................................................85
Figure 5-14: Processor ...............................................................................................86
Figure 5-15: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate ........................................................86
Figure 5-16: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU ............................................................87
Figure 5-17: Fan Retention Screws...........................................................................89
Figure 5-18: Fan Cable Connectors...........................................................................89
Figure 7-1: iSMM....................................................................................................... 144

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL-315 Series System Specifications ...................................................11
Table 4-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................43
Table 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers............................................................................44
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings...................................................................45
Table 4-4: COM1, COM4, COM5 and COM6 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings..........46
Table 4-5: COM6 RX Function Select Jumper Settings...........................................47
Table 4-6: COM6 TX Function Select Jumper Settings ...........................................48
Table 4-7: COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings...................49
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys...............................................................................93
Table 7-1: Bluetooth Module Specifications.......................................................... 153

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 AFOLUX AFL-315AB/W Series Flat Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-315AW
The AFOLUX315AB and AFOLUX315W (AFL-315) are Intel® Core™2 Duo or Intel®
Celeron® D powered flat panel PCs with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. Both
AFL-315 models are designed for easy and simplified integration in to kiosk and
point-of-sales (POS) applications.
An Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel® ICH7
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
4.0 GB of DDR2 SDRAM ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and
fast system access.
Four serial ports and eight external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a
variety of external peripheral devices. A VGA and DVI-I connector enable connectivity to
other monitors. Wi-Fi capabilities and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector ensure smooth
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A white or black AFL-315 is available to ensure the AFL-315 system blends into its
operational environment.
1.1.1 Features and Model Variations
There are two models in the AFL-315 series, the AFL-315AB-945/WT-R/1G and the
AFL-315AW-945/WT-R/1G. Both models feature the following:
 Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
 15" XGA panel PC
 Intel® 945G chipset
 1GB DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
 802.11 b/g wireless module
 Touch screen
 Bluetooth
 WebCAM
 RoHS comlpliance
There is both a black AFL-315 model and a white AFL-315 model. The model numbers
are listed below.
 AFL-315AB-945/WT-R/1G Black
 AFL-315AW-945/WT-R/1G White
1.1.2 Applications
The AFL-315 panel PCs are elegant yet sophisticated systems that are easily
implemented in commercial environments, industrial environments and corporate
environments.
1.1.3 Standard Features
Some of the standard features of the AFOLUX AFL-315 series flat panel PC include:
 Built-in 2.0 mega pixel webcam with auto focus function
 Four standard RS-232 connectors with user configured pin 9 signals being set
as RI, +5.0 V or +12.0 V

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 Eight USB 2.0 ports
 Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
 iSMM system health supervision API to track the system status
 Built-in stereo speakers
 Bluetooth functionality
 Touch screen option
 Wireless LAN connectivity
 IP 64 compliant front panel
 AT or ATX power mode
 RoHS compliant
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The stylish AFL-315 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 rear panel of the AFL-315 provides
access to external interface connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port, reset
button, power connector and power switch.
1.2.2 Front Panel
The front side of the AFOLUX AFL-315 series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded
by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The top of the front panel has an auto focus 2.0 MP camera
and the bottom of the front panel features two speakers for stereo sound.