IEI Technology AFL-08B-N270 User manual

AFL-08B-N270 User Manual
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
AFL-08B-N270
Panel PC with Touch Screen and Intel® Atom N270 1.6 GHz
CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, USB 2.0,
External SATA, RS-232/422/485, Audio, RoHS Compliant, IP 64
Protection
Rev. 1.00 – 12 June, 2009

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Revision
Date Version Changes
12 June, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................11
1.1AFL-08B-N270 PANEL PC OVERVIEW .................................................................... 12
1.1.1 Features ........................................................................................................... 13
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 13
1.2.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................... 13
1.2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 14
1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel .......................................................................................... 15
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 16
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 17
1.5 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 18
2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 20
2.1 UNPACK THE PANEL PC............................................................................................ 22
2.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 22
2.2 REMOVING THE REAR PANEL ................................................................................... 25
2.3 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 26
2.4AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 28
2.4.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 28
2.4.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 29
2.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 29
2.5.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 30
2.5.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 30
2.5.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 31
2.5.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 32
2.5.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 33
2.5.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 34
2.5.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 35
2.6 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 37
2.6.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 37
2.6.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 40
2.6.3 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 41

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2.6.4 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 43
2.7 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 44
2.7.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 44
2.7.2 Serial Device Connection and RS-422/485 Pinouts ........................................ 45
2.7.2.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 46
2.7.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 47
2.8 POWER CONNECTION ............................................................................................... 47
2.9 DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 48
3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 49
3.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 50
3.2 MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 51
3.3 COVER REMOVAL..................................................................................................... 51
3.4 MEMORY MODULE REPLACEMENT........................................................................... 53
3.5 CF CARD REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................... 54
3.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 54
4 BIOS OPTIONS........................................................................................................... 55
4.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 56
4.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 56
4.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 56
4.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 57
4.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 57
4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 57
4.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 58
4.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 59
4.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 60
4.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 61
4.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 62
4.3.3 Super I/O Configuration .................................................................................. 67
4.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 69
4.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 73
4.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................... 74
4.3.6 APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 74
4.3.7 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 77

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4.3.8 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 80
4.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 81
4.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 84
4.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 84
4.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 87
4.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 87
4.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................. 88
4.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 91
4.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 92
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 94
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 95
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 95
A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 96
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS........................................................ 96
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 96
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 97
B BIOS OPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 98
C TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 102
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 106
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 109
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ......................................110

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Panel PC...........................................................................................12
Figure 1-2: AFL-08B-N270 Front View........................................................................................14
Figure 1-3: AFL-08B-N270 Rear View .........................................................................................15
Figure 1-4: AFL-08B-N270 I/O Interface Connector Panel........................................................16
Figure 1-5: Internal Overview ......................................................................................................16
Figure 1-6: AFL-08B-N270 Dimensions (mm) ............................................................................19
Figure 2-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................26
Figure 2-2: CF card slot location.................................................................................................27
Figure 2-3: CF Card Location......................................................................................................27
Figure 2-4: AT/ATX Switch Location...........................................................................................28
Figure 2-5: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................32
Figure 2-6: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations................................................33
Figure 2-7: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location..........................................................34
Figure 2-8: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations............................................35
Figure 2-9: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location..................................36
Figure 2-10: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................38
Figure 2-11: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................39
Figure 2-12: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................39
Figure 2-13: AFL-08B-N270 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm)................................................40
Figure 2-14: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................41
Figure 2-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................42
Figure 2-16: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................42
Figure 2-17: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................43
Figure 2-18:AFL-08B-N270 Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes.........................................44
Figure 2-19: LAN Connection......................................................................................................45
Figure 2-20: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................46
Figure 2-21: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................47
Figure 3-1: Replaceable Components........................................................................................51
Figure 3-2: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................52
Figure 3-3: Aluminum Cover Retention Screws........................................................................52

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Figure 3-4:AFL-08B-N270 SO-DIMM Socket Location...............................................................53
Figure 3-5: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation........................................................................54

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Specifications....................................................................................18
Table 2-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................30
Table 2-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................30
Table 2-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................31
Table 2-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................32
Table 2-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................33
Table 2-6: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings............................................................34
Table 2-7: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................................35
Table 2-8: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings....................................36
Table 2-9: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................46
Table 2-10: RS-485 Pinouts .........................................................................................................46
Table 4-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................57

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................61
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................63
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................70
BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration............................................................................................73
BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................74
BIOS Menu 10: APM Configuration.............................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration..........................................................................77
BIOS Menu 12: USB Configuration.............................................................................................80
BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................82
BIOS Menu 14: Boot.....................................................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................84
BIOS Menu 16: Security...............................................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 17: Chipset................................................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 18: Northbridge Chipset Configuration..................................................................89
BIOS Menu 19: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.................................................................92
BIOS Menu 20: Exit.......................................................................................................................93

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 AFL-08B-N270 Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Panel PC
The AFOLUX AFL-08B-N270 is an Intel® Atom N270 powered all-in-one touch screen
panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripheral connections. It is designed for
easy and simplified integration into conference center, home automation, and building
control applications.
An Intel® 945GSE graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel®
ICH7M 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 ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast
system access.
Two serial ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and one external SATA port provide simplified
connectivity to a variety of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45
Ethernet connectors ensure uninterrupted connection of the system to an external LAN.
The AFL-08B-N270 panel PC is an elegant yet sophisticated system that is as easily
implemented in commercial, industrial, and corporate environments as the home.

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1.1.1 Features
The AFL-08B-N270 features the following:
Intel® Atom™ processor
Intel® 945GSE chipset
1 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
802.11 b/g wireless module
Two USB 2.0 ports
One external SATA port
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
IP 64 compliant front panel
AT or ATX power mode
Touch screen
Bluetooth module
RoHS compliance
1.2 External Overview
The stylish AFL-08B-N270 panel PC comprises of a screen, rear panel, top panel, bottom
panel and two side panels (left and right). An ABS/PC plastic front frame surrounds the
front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket compliant
with VESA FDMI standard. An I/O interface panel on the bottom panel of the
AFL-08B-N270 provides access to external interface connectors.
1.2.1 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL-08B-N270 is a TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC
plastic frame. The top of the front panel has a digital camera and microphones. A power
LED is located on the bottom of the front panel with an integrated IEI logo. Refer to
Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2: AFL-08B-N270 Front View
1.2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to the internal components of the AFL-08B-N270 and CF
card slot. Refer to Figure 1-3 for back cover retention screw and VESA mount screw
holes.

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Figure 1-3: AFL-08B-N270 Rear View
1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-08B-N270 has the following I/O
interface connectors:
1 x 12 V DC-IN connector
1 x Audio line-out jack
1 x external SATA port
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
1 x RS-232 serial port
1 x RS-232/422/485 serial port
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-4: AFL-08B-N270 I/O Interface Connector Panel
1.3 Internal Overview
The AFL-08B-N270 has the following components installed internally:
1 x Motherboard
1 x 1.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM
1 x Wireless LAN module
1 x Bluetooth module
2 x 1.5W speakers
Figure 1-5: Internal Overview

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1.4 System Specifications
The technical specifications for the AFL-08B-N270 systems are listed below.
Specifications AFL-08B-N270
LCD Size 8"
Max Resolution 800 x 600
Brightness (cd/m2) 300
Contrast Ratio 400:1
LCD Color 262K
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.0675(H) x 0.2025(V)
Viewing Angle (H-V) 130º/120º
Backlight MTBF 30000 hrs
SBC Model AFLMB-945GSE-R10
CPU Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz CPU
Chipset Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
RAM
1 GB 533MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM
Supports one 400MHz or 533MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM (2 GB
Max.)
I/O Ports and Switches
One 12V DC power jack
One Audio line-out jack
One External SATA port
One Power switch
One Reset button
Two RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
One RS-232 serial port
One RS-232/422/485 serial port
Two USB 2.0 ports
SSD CF Type II
Watchdog Timer Software programmable supports 1~255 sec. System reset
Audio AMP 1.5W + 1.5W internal speakers
Digital microphone
Digital Camera 300K pixel
Wireless LAN Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g PCIe mini card module

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Specifications AFL-08B-N270
Bluetooth V2.0 Yes (via internal USB interface)
Construction Material ABS + PC Plastic front frame
LED Function One Power ON/OFF LED on Front Panel
Mounting Panel, Wall, Rack, Arm, Stand (VESA 75mm x 75mm)
Front Panel Color Grey 7539U
Dimension (W x H x D mm) 234 x 184 x 42
Operation Temperature (ºC) -10ºC~50ºC
Storage Temperature (ºC) -20ºC~60ºC
Net Weight 0.8 Kg
IP Level Front Frame IP64
EMC CE, FCC, CCC
Safety CB
Touch Screen Resistive 5-Wire
Power Adapter
36W Power Adapter
90VAC~264VAC, 50/60Hz, 12VDC
12VDC output
Power Requirement 12VDC
Power Consumption 25W
Table 1-1: AFL-08B-N270 Specifications
1.5 Dimensions
The AFL-408A/B-N270 dimensions are listed below and shown in the following figure.
Width: 234 mm
Height: 184 mm
Depth: 42 mm

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Figure 1-6: AFL-08B-N270 Dimensions (mm)

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Chapter
2
2 Installation