IEI Technology AFL-ATOM Series User manual

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AFL-ATOM Series Flat Panel PC
MODEL:
AFL-ATOM Series
Fanless All-in-one Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Touch Screen,
RS-232/422/485 and IP 64 Protection
Rev. 1.00 October, 2008
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-10 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
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.
TRADEMARKS
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
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 AFOLUX
AFL-ATOM 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-ATOM 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-ATOM 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-ATOM
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-ATOM 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-ATOM series package.
1 x AFOLUX AFL-ATOM series flat panel PC
1 x Power adapter
1 x Power cord
1 x Screw kit
1 x SATA and power cable
1 x User manual CD and driver CD
1 x Touch pen
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3 on page 25.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1AFOLUXAFL-ATOM SERIES FLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW....................................... 2
1.1.1 Features and Model Variations.......................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 General Description........................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 5
1.2.5 Top Panel and Side Panels................................................................................. 6
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 6
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 7
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 9
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 AFL-07A-ATOM Dimensions........................................................................... 10
2.1.2 AFL-08AH-ATOM Dimensions.........................................................................11
2.1.3 AFL-10A-ATOM Dimensions........................................................................... 12
2.1.4 AFL-12A-ATOM Dimensions........................................................................... 13
2.2 INTEL®ATOM™PROCESSOR................................................................................... 14
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 14
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 14
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 14
2.3.1.2 Additional Memory................................................................................... 15
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 15
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 15
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 16
2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 17
2.5AFOLUXAFL-ATOM FRONT SIDE........................................................................ 17
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 17

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2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 18
2.6AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.6.1 AC’97 Audio Codec Controller........................................................................ 18
2.6.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 19
2.7 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 19
2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 20
2.7.2 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 20
2.7.3 Power Connector............................................................................................. 20
2.8 WIRELESS CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 21
2.8.1 USB Bluetooth Module .................................................................................... 21
2.8.2 Wireless Ethernet ............................................................................................. 21
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 23
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 24
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 25
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 28
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 29
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 29
4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 30
4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 30
4.5 REMOVING THE REAR PANEL ................................................................................... 31
4.6 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 32
4.7 HDD INSTALLATION (AF-12A-ATOM ONLY) ......................................................... 33
4.8AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 34
4.8.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 34
4.8.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 35
4.9 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 35
4.9.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 36
4.9.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 36
4.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 37
4.9.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 38
4.9.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 39

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4.9.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 40
4.9.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 41
4.9.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 42
4.10 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 43
4.10.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 43
4.10.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 46
4.10.3 Arm Mounting................................................................................................ 49
4.10.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ....................................................................... 50
4.11 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................ 53
4.11.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 53
4.11.2 Serial Device Connection............................................................................... 54
4.11.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 55
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 56
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 57
5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 57
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 58
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 58
5.4.1 Removing the Back Panel ................................................................................ 58
5.4.2 AFL-ATOM Series Internal Aluminum Cover Removal................................... 59
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 60
5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 60
5.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 61
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 62
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 63
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 64
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 64
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 64
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 65
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 65
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 65
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 66
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 67
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 68

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6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 69
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 71
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 75
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 78
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 81
6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................... 82
6.3.6 APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 83
6.3.7 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 85
6.3.8 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 88
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 90
6.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 92
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 92
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 95
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 96
6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................................... 96
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration.............................................................................. 99
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 100
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 103
7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 104
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 104
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 106
7.4 VGADRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................111
7.5AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................116
7.6 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................118
7.7 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER......................................................................................... 121
7.8 BLUETOOTH DRIVER .............................................................................................. 124
7.9 WIRELESS DRIVER ................................................................................................. 128
A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 132
A.1 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 133
A.2 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 133
A.3 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 134
A.4 TOUCH SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 135
A.5 BLUETOOTH MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 136