IEI Technology ACT-08A-N270 User manual

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ACT-08A-N270 Access Control Terminal
MODEL:
AC
T
-08A-N270
Fanless All-in-one Access Control Terminal with
Intel® Celeron® M CPU, Touch Screen, Wireless LAN,
RFID Reader, Digital Camera and Microphone
Rev. 2.00 - 3 September, 2010
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
3 September, 2010 2.00 Updated for R20 version
5 October, 2009 1.02 Added back cover screw torque warning
10 July, 2009 1.01 Changed model name
25 November, 2008 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the ACT-08A-N270 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 ACT-08A-N270. 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 ACT-08A-N270.
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 ACT-08A-N270. 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 ACT-08A-N270 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 ACT-08A-N270 series package.
1 x ACT-08A-N270 system
1 x Screw set
1 x Power adapter
1 x Power cord
1 x eSATA cable
1 x Touch pen
1 x Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm)
1 x User Manual and driver CD
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3 on page 36.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 15
1.1ACT-08A-N270ALL-IN-ONE ACCESS CONTROL TERMINAL ................................... 16
1.1.1 Features and Model Variations........................................................................ 17
1.1.2 Applications ..................................................................................................... 17
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 17
1.2.1 General Description......................................................................................... 17
1.2.2 Front Panel...................................................................................................... 18
1.2.3 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 18
1.2.4 Bottom Panel.................................................................................................... 19
1.2.5 Side Panels....................................................................................................... 20
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 20
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 21
1.4.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components................................................................ 21
1.4.2 System Specifications....................................................................................... 21
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 24
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 25
2.1.1 ACT-08A-N270 Dimensions............................................................................. 25
2.2 PROCESSOR SUPPORT ............................................................................................... 26
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 26
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 26
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 26
2.3.1.2 Maximum Memory................................................................................... 27
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 27
2.4ACT-08A-N270 FRONT SIDE................................................................................... 28
2.4.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 28
2.4.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 28
2.4.3 RFID Reader.................................................................................................... 28
2.4.4 Digital Camera and Microphone..................................................................... 29
2.4.5 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 29
2.5 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 29

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2.5.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 29
2.5.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 30
2.5.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 30
2.5.4 External SATA Connector ................................................................................ 31
2.6 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 31
2.6.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 31
2.6.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 31
2.6.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 32
2.6.2 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 32
2.6.3 Power Connectors............................................................................................ 32
2.7 WIRELESS CONNECTION........................................................................................... 33
2.7.1 Wireless Ethernet ............................................................................................. 33
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 34
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 36
4INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 37
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 38
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 38
4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 39
4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 39
4.5 REAR PANEL REMOVAL ............................................................................................ 40
4.6 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 40
4.7 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 42
4.7.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 43
4.7.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 44
4.7.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 45
4.7.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 46
4.7.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 47
4.7.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 48
4.7.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 49
4.7.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 50
4.7.8 AT/ATX Mode Selection ................................................................................... 51
4.8 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 52

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4.8.1 Wall Mounting (Optional)................................................................................ 52
4.8.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 54
4.8.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 56
4.8.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 57
4.9 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 59
4.9.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 59
4.9.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 60
4.9.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 61
5RFID READER....................................................................................................... 63
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 64
5.2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 64
5.3 RF320 INTERFACE OVERVIEW.................................................................................. 67
5.4 SERIAL PORT (COM) SETTINGS ............................................................................... 68
5.5 RF320 COMMANDS.................................................................................................. 69
5.5.1 Read Block....................................................................................................... 69
5.5.2 Write Block....................................................................................................... 71
5.5.3 Set Mifare Parameter....................................................................................... 72
5.5.4 Get Mifare Parameter...................................................................................... 74
5.5.5 Set RF320 Mode............................................................................................... 75
6SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 77
6.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 78
6.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 78
6.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 79
6.4 REMOVING THE REAR PANEL ................................................................................... 79
6.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 81
6.5.1 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 81
6.5.2 SO-DIMM Module Replacement...................................................................... 81
6.5.3 Wireless Module Replacement ......................................................................... 83
6.5.4 Motherboard Replacement............................................................................... 84
7AMI BIOS SETUP.................................................................................................. 85
7.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 86
7.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 86
7.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 86

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7.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 87
7.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 87
7.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 87
7.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 88
7.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 89
7.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 90
7.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 91
7.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 93
7.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 98
7.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 101
7.3.5 Power Configuration...................................................................................... 104
7.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................. 105
7.3.5.2 APM Configuration................................................................................. 106
7.3.6 Remote Configuration.................................................................................... 109
7.3.7 USB Configuration..........................................................................................112
7.4 PCI/PNP..................................................................................................................113
7.5 BOOT.......................................................................................................................116
7.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................116
7.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 120
7.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 121
7.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................................. 121
7.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 125
7.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 126
ASYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 128
7.9 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 129
A.1 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 129
A.2 TOUCH SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 130
A.3 VGAWEBCAM...................................................................................................... 131
BEXTERNAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS............................................................. 132
B.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 133
B.2 EXTERNAL SATACONNECTOR.............................................................................. 133
B.3 LAN CONNECTOR ................................................................................................. 133
B.4 POWER CONNECTOR.............................................................................................. 134

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B.5 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR (COM1) ...................................................................... 134
B.6 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR (COM3) ...................................................................... 134
B.7 USB CONNECTORS................................................................................................ 135
CSAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 136
C.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 137
C.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 137
C.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 138
C.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 138
C.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................... 138
C.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 139
DBIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ................................................................ 140
D.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................... 141
EWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 144
FHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 147
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS ROHS
COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY................................................ 148

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 All-in-One Access Control Terminal............................16
Figure 1-2: ACT-08A-N270 Front View ......................................................................18
Figure 1-3: ACT-08A-N270 Rear View........................................................................19
Figure 1-4: ACT-08A-N270 Bottom View...................................................................20
Figure 1-5: ACT-08A-N270 Side View........................................................................20
Figure 2-1: ACT-08A-N270 Dimensions (mm) ..........................................................25
Figure 2-2: Memory Module and Memory Socket ....................................................27
Figure 2-3: CompactFlash® Slot................................................................................27
Figure 2-4: SVGA Screen............................................................................................28
Figure 2-5: COM Ports.............................................................................................29
Figure 2-6: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ......................................................................30
Figure 2-7: External USB Ports..................................................................................31
Figure 2-8: External SATA Connector.......................................................................31
Figure 2-9: Power Connector and Power Switch.....................................................32
Figure 2-10: Wireless LAN PCIe Mini Card...............................................................33
Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws.................................................................40
Figure 4-2: CF Socket Location.................................................................................41
Figure 4-3: CF Card Installation.................................................................................41
Figure 4-4: Jumper Locations....................................................................................42
Figure 4-5: Rear Panel Retention Screws.................................................................43
Figure 4-6: Aluminum Chassis Cover Retention Screws........................................44
Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................46
Figure 4-8: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations ..............................47
Figure 4-9: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location ........................................48
Figure 4-10: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations ........................49
Figure 4-11: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location..............51
Figure 4-12: AT/ATX Switch .......................................................................................51
Figure 4-13: Wall-mounting Bracket..........................................................................52

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Figure 4-14: Chassis Support Screws.......................................................................53
Figure 4-15: Secure the ACT-08A-N270 ....................................................................54
Figure 4-16: ACT-08A-N270 Panel Opening (mm)....................................................55
Figure 4-17: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws........................................55
Figure 4-18: ACT-08A-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes......................57
Figure 4-19: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket ....................................................................58
Figure 4-20: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket........................................................58
Figure 4-21: Install into a Rack/Cabinet....................................................................59
Figure 4-22: LAN Connection.....................................................................................60
Figure 4-23: Serial Device Connector .......................................................................61
Figure 4-24: USB Device Connection........................................................................62
Figure 5-1: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen...................................................64
Figure 5-2: Customer Information Screen................................................................65
Figure 5-3: Setup Type Selection Screen .................................................................65
Figure 5-4: Current Settings Confirmation Screen..................................................66
Figure 5-5: RF320 COM Port Settings.......................................................................68
Figure 5-6: Read Block ...............................................................................................70
Figure 5-7: Write Block...............................................................................................71
Figure 5-8: Set Mifare Parameter...............................................................................73
Figure 5-9: Get Mifare Parameter...............................................................................74
Figure 5-10: Set RF-320 Mode....................................................................................76
Figure 6-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws.................................................................80
Figure 6-2: Aluminum Chassis Cover Retention Screws........................................80
Figure 6-3: SO-DIMM Socket Location......................................................................82
Figure 6-4: SO-DIMM Installation...............................................................................82
Figure 6-5: Wireless Module Location ......................................................................83

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 System Specifications....................................................23
Table 4-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................42
Table 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers............................................................................44
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings ..................................................................45
Table 4-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings......................................................46
Table 4-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings......................................................46
Table 4-6: RS-422 Pinouts..........................................................................................47
Table 4-7: RS-485 Pinouts..........................................................................................47
Table 4-8: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings...........................................48
Table 4-9: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings...........................................49
Table 4-10: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings.................50
Table 5-1: RF320 COM Port Settings.........................................................................68
Table 5-2: Read Block Raw Data Format ..................................................................70
Table 5-3: Read Block Response Format .................................................................70
Table 5-4: Write Block Raw Data Format..................................................................72
Table 5-5: Write Block Response Format.................................................................72
Table 5-6: Set Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format..................................................73
Table 5-7: Set Mifare Parameter Response Format.................................................73
Table 5-8: Get Mifare Parameter Raw Data Format..................................................74
Table 5-9: Get Mifare Parameter Response Format.................................................75
Table 5-10: Set RF320 Mode Raw Data Format........................................................76
Table 5-11: Set RF320 Mode Response Format.......................................................76
Table 7-1: BIOS Navigation Keys...............................................................................87

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 ACT-08A-N270 All-in-One Access Control Terminal
Figure 1-1: ACT-08A-N270 All-in-One Access Control Terminal
The ACT-08A-N270 is 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ powered access control terminal with a
RFID reader and a rich variety of functions. The ACT-08A-N270 is designed for easy and
simplified integration in to access control applications.
An Intel® 945GSE graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel®
ICH7-M input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O
support. The system comes with 1.0 GB of preinstalled DDR2 SDRAM and supports a
maximum of 2.0 GB of DDR2 SDRAM ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced
bottlenecks and fast system access.
Two serial ports and two external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a variety
of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors
ensure smooth connection of the system to an external LAN.

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1.1.1 Features and Model Variations
The ACT-08A-N270 features the following:
8.4” TFT LCD with resistive type touch screen
1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ CPU with 512 KB L2 cache preinstalled
Built-in RFID reader supports Mifare card and EM card read/write
Preinstalled 1 GB DDR2 memory module
802.11 b/g wireless module
One RS-232 port and one RS-232/422/485 port
Two standard USB 2.0 ports
CompactFlash® Type II slot
Provides RFID configuration tool to read or write Mifare tags and EM tags
Built-in digital camera and microphone
Built-in two 2.0 W stereo speakers
IP 64 compliant front panel
RoHS compliance
1.1.2 Applications
The ACT-08A-N270 is elegant yet sophisticated systems that are easily implemented in
diverse environments including:
Door access
Time attendance
Cashless payment terminal
Parking access control
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The stylish ACT-08A-N270 access control terminal 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

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the ACT-08A-N270 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 ACT-08A-N270 is a flat panel TFT LCD screen with LED backlight
surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic hard cover. The top of the front panel has one 300 K
pixel digital camera, two microphones and one power LED indicator. The bottom of the
front panel features a RFID reader for Mifare/EM tag and two speakers for stereo sound
(Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2: ACT-08A-N270 Front View
1.2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the VESA MIS-D 75
mounting. Refer to Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3: ACT-08A-N270 Rear View
1.2.4 Bottom Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom panel of the ACT-08A-N270 (Figure 1-4)
has the following I/O interface connectors:
1 x 12 V DC power jack
1 x Power switch
1 x External SATA connector
1 x RS-232 port
1 x RS-232 or RS-422/485 port
2 x GbE connectors
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Reset button
The external I/O interface connectors on the rear panel are shown in Figure 1-4.

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Figure 1-4: ACT-08A-N270 Bottom View
1.2.5 Side Panels
The two side panels of the ACT-08A-N270 provide access to slots that support panel
mount and rack mount. See Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5: ACT-08A-N270 Side View
1.3 Internal Overview
The ACT-08A-N270 has the following components installed internally:
1 x Motherboard
1 x 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM
1 x Wireless module
1 x RFID reader