IEI Technology AFL-HM55 User manual

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User Manual
AFL-HM55 Series
AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC
MODEL:
AFL-HM55 Series
All-in-one Panel PC with 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
Processor, TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Touch Screen,
RS-232/422/485 and RoHS
Rev. 2.00 – 25 July, 2013

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Revision
Date Version Changes
25 July, 2013 2.00 Updated for R20 version
10 July, 2012 1.20 Updated for R12 version
Updated audio codec spec
Added Appendix B: ALC892 Digital Microphone
Configuration
26 August, 2011 1.01 Updated KeypadAP driver to version 2.2
Updated driver CD to version 1.1
21 June, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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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
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1AFL-HM55 SERIES FLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW ........................................................ 2
1.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 3
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 ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 5
1.2.5 OSD Control Buttons......................................................................................... 6
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 7
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 7
1.5AFL-HM55 SERIES DIMENSIONS............................................................................... 9
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 12
2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 13
2.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1.1 Optional Items List ................................................................................... 15
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 18
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 19
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 19
3.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 20
3.4 REMOVING THE HDD COVER................................................................................... 20
3.5 INSTALLING A SATADOM CARD............................................................................. 21
3.6 INSTALLING AN HDD ............................................................................................... 22
3.7 REMOVING THE REAR PANEL COVER ....................................................................... 24
3.8 REMOVING THE INTERNALALUMINUM COVER ........................................................ 25
3.9 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 26
3.9.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 27
3.9.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 27

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3.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 27
3.9.4 COM1 Pin 9 Setting......................................................................................... 29
3.9.5 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 31
3.9.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Jumper....................................................................... 32
3.9.6.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 33
3.9.7 COM3 RS Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 34
3.9.8 ME Debug Mode Jumper................................................................................. 35
3.9.9 iTPM Setting Jumper ....................................................................................... 36
3.9.10 ME RTC Select Jumper.................................................................................. 37
3.9.11 SPI Setting Jumper......................................................................................... 38
3.10 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 39
3.10.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 39
3.10.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 42
3.10.3 Arm Mounting................................................................................................ 45
3.10.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation (15-inch and 17-inch models only)............... 46
3.11 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................ 47
3.11.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 47
3.11.2 Serial Device Connection............................................................................... 48
3.11.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 49
3.11.4 VGA Monitor Connection............................................................................... 50
3.12AT/ATX MODE SELECTION.................................................................................... 51
3.12.1 AT Power Mode.............................................................................................. 51
3.12.2 ATX Power Mode........................................................................................... 51
4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 53
4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 54
4.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 54
4.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 55
4.4 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 55
4.4.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 55
4.4.2 SATA DOM Card Replacement........................................................................ 58
4.4.3 HDD Card Replacement.................................................................................. 58
5 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 59
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 60

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5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 60
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 60
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 61
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 61
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 61
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 62
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 63
5.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 64
5.3.2 Trusted Computing........................................................................................... 65
5.3.3 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 66
5.3.4 SATA Configuration ......................................................................................... 67
5.3.5 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 68
5.3.6 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 69
5.3.6.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 70
5.3.7 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................... 74
5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 75
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 76
5.4.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 77
5.4.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 78
5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................. 79
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 81
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 82
5.7 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 83
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................................. 85
6.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................. 86
6.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM ............................................................................ 86
6.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................... 87
6.4 VGADRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 91
6.5 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 95
6.6AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 98
6.6.1 BIOS Setup....................................................................................................... 98
6.6.2 Driver Installation ........................................................................................... 98
6.7 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER......................................................................................... 101
6.8 WIRELESS DRIVER ................................................................................................. 104

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6.9 KEYPAD DRIVER .................................................................................................... 107
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................112
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................113
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................113
A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions ...................................................................................114
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................114
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................114
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................115
BALC892 DIGITAL MICROPHONECONFIGURATION.............................................116
B.1ALC892 DIGITAL MICROPHONE CONFIGURATION..................................................117
C BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 120
C.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 121
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 123
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 126
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 127

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC ................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL-HM55 Series Front View.....................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: AFL-HM55 Series Rear View ......................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: AFL-HM55 Series I/O Interface Connector Panel.....................................................6
Figure 1-5: OSD Control Buttons..................................................................................................6
Figure 1-6: AFL-15i-HM55 Dimensions (mm)...............................................................................9
Figure 1-7: AFL-17i-HM55 Dimensions (mm).............................................................................10
Figure 1-8: AFL-19i-HM55 Dimensions (mm).............................................................................11
Figure 3-1: AFL-HM55 Series HDD Cover Retention Screw.....................................................21
Figure 3-2: SATA DOM Card Installation....................................................................................22
Figure 3-3: HDD Bracket ..............................................................................................................23
Figure 3-4: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................23
Figure 3-5: AFL-HM55 Series Back Cover Retention Screws ..................................................24
Figure 3-6: AFL-HM55 Series Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws................................25
Figure 3-7: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................28
1Figure 3-8: JP7 Jumper Setting Location ................................................................................30
Figure 3-9: JP8 Jumper Setting Location ..................................................................................31
Figure 3-10: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Location........................................................32
Figure 3-11: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location................................33
Figure 3-12: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location........................................................35
Figure 3-13: ME Debug Mode Jumper Location........................................................................36
Figure 3-14: iTPM Jumper Location............................................................................................37
Figure 3-15: ME RTC Jumper Location ......................................................................................38
Figure 3-16: SPI Jumper Location ..............................................................................................39
Figure 3-17: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................40
Figure 3-18: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................41
Figure 3-19: Securing the Panel PC............................................................................................42
Figure 3-20: 15-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........................................43
Figure 3-21: 17-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........................................43
Figure 3-22: 19-inch AFL-HM55 Series Panel Opening (Unit: mm) .........................................43
Figure 3-23: Panel Mounting .......................................................................................................44

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Figure 3-24: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................45
Figure 3-25: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................46
Figure 3-26: LAN Connection......................................................................................................47
Figure 3-27: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................48
Figure 3-28: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................49
Figure 3-29: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................50
Figure 3-30: AT/ATX Switch Location.........................................................................................51
Figure4-1: HDD Bracket Screws..................................................................................................56
Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Socket Location .......................................................................................57
Figure 4-3: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................58
Figure 6-1: Drivers........................................................................................................................87
Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver File Extraction Screen.....................................................................88
Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen..............................................................................88
Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement.........................................................................89
Figure 6-5: Readme File Information Screen.............................................................................90
Figure 6-6: Setup Progress Screen.............................................................................................90
Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen...............................................................91
Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Readme File...........................................................................................92
Figure 6-9: VGA Driver Setup File Extraction Screen...............................................................92
Figure 6-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen.................................................................................93
Figure 6-11: VGA Driver License Agreement.............................................................................93
Figure 6-12: VGA Driver Readme File.........................................................................................94
Figure 6-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations................................................................................94
Figure 6-14: VGA Driver Setup Is Complete Screen .................................................................95
Figure 6-15: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .................................................................................96
Figure 6-16: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .................................................................................96
Figure 6-17: LAN Driver Installation ...........................................................................................97
Figure 6-18: LAN Driver Installation Complete..........................................................................97
Figure 6-19: The InstallShield Wizard Starts .............................................................................98
Figure 6-20: Preparing Setup Screen .........................................................................................99
Figure 6-21: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen ..................................................................99
Figure 6-22: Audio Driver Progress Screen............................................................................ 100
Figure 6-23: Installation Wizard Updates the System............................................................ 100
Figure 6-24: Restart the Computer .......................................................................................... 101
Figure 6-25: PenMount Welcome Screen................................................................................ 102

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Figure 6-26: License Agreement.............................................................................................. 102
Figure 6-27: Choose Install Location....................................................................................... 103
Figure 6-28: Installing PenMount Universal Driver V2.1.0.263.............................................. 103
Figure 6-29: PenMount Universal Driver Update Complete .................................................. 104
Figure 6-30: Wireless Driver License Agreement................................................................... 105
Figure 6-31: Wireless Driver Configuration Tool Options..................................................... 105
Figure 6-32: Wireless Mode Select Window ........................................................................... 106
Figure 6-33: Wireless Driver Installation................................................................................. 107
Figure 6-34: Keypad Driver Welcome Screen......................................................................... 108
Figure 6-35: Customer Information Screen ............................................................................ 108
Figure 6-36: Setup Type............................................................................................................ 109
Figure 6-37: Ready to Install the Program .............................................................................. 109
Figure 6-38: Installing KeypadAP v2.2 .................................................................................... 110
Figure 6-39: Keypad Driver Installation Complete Screen.................................................... 110
Figure 6-40: Reboot the Computer .......................................................................................... 111
Figure B-1: Realtek HD Audio Manager Icon [Task Bar] ....................................................... 117
Figure B-2: Realtek HD Audio Manager................................................................................... 117
Figure B-3: Mixer Screen .......................................................................................................... 118
Figure B-4: Mixer ToolBox Screen........................................................................................... 118
Figure B-5: Enabling the Digital Microphone Function......................................................... 119

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series System Specifications...................................................................8
Table 3-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................26
Table 3-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................27
Table 3-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................28
Table 3-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................29
Table 3-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................30
Table 3-6: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................................31
Table 3-7: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings....................................33
Table 3-8: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................34
Table 3-9: RS-485 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................34
Table 3-10: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings..........................................................34
Table 3-11: ME Debug Mode Jumper Settings ..........................................................................35
Table 3-12: iTPM Jumper Settings..............................................................................................36
Table 3-13: ME RTC Jumper Settings.........................................................................................37
Table 3-14: SPI Jumper Settings.................................................................................................38
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................61

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series Flat Panel PC
The AFL-HM55 Series is an Intel® Core™ powered flat panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. All AFL-HM55 Series models are designed for easy and
simplified integration into kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) applications.
An Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor coupled with the Intel® HM55 chipset delivers optimal
memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support. The system comes with 2.0 GB of
preinstalled DDR3 dual-channel SO-DIMMs and supports a maximum of 8.0 GB ensuring
smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access. The
AFL-HM55 Series features a Gen 5.7 Enhanced Graphics Engine with 12 execution units
and DirectX 10 and Open GL 2.1 support for high quality video performance. Dual display
support is provided via VGA and HDMI ports.
Two serial ports and four external USB 2.0 ports provide simplified connectivity to a variety
of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45 GbE connectors allow for
smooth connection of the system to an external LAN. The AFL-HM55 Series also supports
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1.1.1 Features
The AFL-HM55 Series features the following:
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor
Intel® HM55 chipset
2.0 GB 1333/1066 MHz DDR3 dual-channel SO-DIMMs preinstalled
802.11 b/g/n wireless module
Four USB 2.0 ports
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 (optional)
Optional HSDPA module support
RoHS compliance
1.1.2 Applications
AFL-HM55 Series Panel PCs are multifunctional, sophisticated systems that can be easily
implemented in commercial, industrial and corporate environments.
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The stylish AFL-HM55 Series panel PC is comprised of a screen, rear panel and bottom
panel. 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 on the bottom panel provides access to external interface connectors that
include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port, reset button, VGA, HDMI, audio connector, power
connector, power switch and AT/ATX mode switch. The right side panel provides access
to a SATA HDD drive.

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1.2.2 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL-HM55 Series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an
ABS/PC plastic frame. The power LED is located at the top center of the front panel
(Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2: AFL-HM55 Series Front View

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1.2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: AFL-HM55 Series Rear View
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL-HM55 Series has the following
I/O interface connectors:
1 x Power switch
1 x 12 V DC In connector
1 x RS-232 connector
1 x RS-232/422/485 connector
2 x RJ-45 for Gigabit LAN connectors
1 x AT/ATX power mode switch
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x HDMI connector
1 x Audio line-out connector
1 x VGA connector
1 x Reset button

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The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: AFL-HM55 Series I/O Interface Connector Panel
1.2.5 OSD Control Buttons
The AFL-HM55 Series has seven OSD control buttons as shown below.
Figure 1-5: OSD Control Buttons

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1.3 Internal Overview
The AFL-HM55 Series has the following components installed internally:
1 x Mainboard
1 x 2.0 GB 800/1066 MHz DDR3 dual-channel SO-DIMM
1 x Wireless module
1 x Bluetooth module (optional)
1.4 System Specifications
The technical specifications for the AFL-HM55 Series systems are listed in Table 1-1.
Specification 15i 15iE 17i 19i
LCD Size 15” 15” 17” 19”
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024
Brightness (cd/m2) 400 250 350 350
Contrast Ratio 700:1 450:1 800:1 1000:1
LCD Color 16.2 M 16.2 M 16.7 M 16.7 M
Pixel Pitch (H x V) (mm) 0.297 0.297 0.264 0.294
Viewing Angle (H-V) 160。/ 140。120。/ 100。160。/ 160。170。/ 160。
Backlight MTBF 50,000 hours 40,000 hours 50,000 50,000
SBC Model AFLMB2-HM55
CPU Intel® Celeron P4500 1.86G CPU
Intel® Core™ i3-350M 2.26G CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-520M 2.4G CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-620M 2.66G CPU
Chipset Intel HM55 (Calpella)
Memory Two 204-pin 1333 / 1066 DDR3 dual-channel SO-DIMM (system max. 8GB)
LAN Controller Realtek RTL8111E
Audio Codec ALC892 + TPA2012 2.1w/ch CLASS D amplifier
Speaker AMP 3 W + AMP 3 W (built-in stereo speakers)
SSD One SATA DOM card slot
Watchdog Timer Software Programmable supports 1 sec. ~ 255 sec. system reset
1 x PCIe Mini card (wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n module)Expansion
1 x Bluetooth module (internal USB interface, Bluetooth v 2.1+EDR) (optional)

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Specification 15i 15iE 17i 19i
HDD Drive Bay 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD bay
Construction Material ABS + PC plastic front frame
Mounting Panel
Wall
Rack
Stand
Arm (VESA 75 mm x 75 mm or 100 mm x 100 mm)
Front Panel Color Sliver (877U) & Gray (ABSA2037)
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) 394 x 309 x 75 428 x 350 x 76 470 x 383 x 79
Operation Temperature 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Storage Temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC
Net weight 3.2kg 6.0kg 6.2kg
IP level (front panel) IP 64
EMC CE, FCC and CCC
Safety CB
Touch Screen Resistive Type 5-wire (touch controller is on board)
96W
Input: 90 VAC ~ 264 VAC @ 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power Adapter
Output: 12 V DC
Power Consumption 80W 85W 87W
1 x 12 V DC input jack
1 x Audio line-out connector
1 x RS-232 COM port connector
1 x RS-232/422/485 COM port connector
2 x RJ-45 for GbE LAN
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA connector
1 x Power switch
I/O Ports and Switches
1 x Reset button
Table 1-1: AFL-HM55 Series System Specifications

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1.5 AFL-HM55 Series Dimensions
The AFL-15i-HM55 dimensions are shown in Figure 1-6 and listed below.
Width: 393.1 mm
Height: 308.1 mm
Depth: 75 mm (approximate)
Figure 1-6: AFL-15i-HM55 Dimensions (mm)