IEI Technology AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL User manual

AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Panel PC
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL
MODEL:
AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Flat Panel PC
Fanless All-in-one Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Capacitive Touch Screen,
RS-232/422/485 and IP 64 Protection
Rev. 1.00 - 24 February, 2010
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
24 February, 2010 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 13
1.1AFL2D-12A-N270-ECILFLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW............................................. 14
1.1.1 Features ........................................................................................................... 15
1.1.2 Applications ..................................................................................................... 15
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 15
1.2.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 15
1.2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 16
1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel .......................................................................................... 17
1.2.4 Top Panel and Side Panels............................................................................... 18
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 18
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 19
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 21
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 22
2.2 INTEL®ATOM™PROCESSOR................................................................................... 23
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 23
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 23
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 23
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 23
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 24
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 24
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 24
2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 25
2.5AFL2D-12A-N270-ECILFRONT SIDE .................................................................... 25
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 25
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 26
2.6AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 26
2.6.1 AC’97 Audio Codec Controller........................................................................ 26
2.6.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 27
2.7 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 27
2.7.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 27

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2.7.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 27
2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 28
2.7.2 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 28
2.7.3 Power Connector............................................................................................. 28
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 30
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 31
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 32
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 34
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 35
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 35
4.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 36
4.4 REMOVING THE BACK COVER.................................................................................. 36
4.5 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 38
4.6AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 39
4.6.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 40
4.6.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 40
4.7 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 41
4.7.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 41
4.7.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 42
4.7.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 42
4.7.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 43
4.7.4.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 44
4.7.5 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 45
4.7.6 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 46
4.7.7 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 47
4.8 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 48
4.8.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 49
4.8.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 52
4.8.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 53
4.8.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 54
4.9 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 56
4.9.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 56
4.9.2 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 57

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4.9.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................... 59
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 60
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 61
5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 61
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 62
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 62
5.4.1 Removing the Back Cover................................................................................ 62
5.4.2 AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Internal Aluminum Cover Removal......................... 62
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 63
5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 63
5.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 64
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 65
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 66
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 67
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 67
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 67
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 68
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 68
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 68
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 69
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 70
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 71
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 72
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 74
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 78
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 81
6.3.5 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 84
6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration................................................................................... 85
6.3.6 APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 86
6.3.7 Remote Configuration...................................................................................... 88
6.3.8 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 91
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 93
6.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 95

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6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 95
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 98
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 99
6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................................... 99
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 102
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 103
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 106
7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 107
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 107
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 108
7.4 VGADRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................113
7.5AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................118
7.6 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 120
7.7 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER......................................................................................... 123
A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 128
A.1 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 129
A.2 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 129
A.3 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 130
A.4 BARCODE SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 131
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 132
B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 133
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 133
B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 134
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 134
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 134
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 135
C BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 137
C.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 138
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 141
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 144
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS

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ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 145

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Flat Panel PC .....................................................................14
Figure 1-2: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Front View..........................................................................16
Figure 1-3: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Rear View ...........................................................................16
Figure 1-4: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL I/O Interface Connector Panel..........................................17
Figure 1-5: Top View.....................................................................................................................18
Figure 1-6: Side View....................................................................................................................18
Figure 2-1: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Dimensions (mm)..............................................................22
Figure 2-2: Preinstalled DDR2 SO-DIMM....................................................................................23
Figure 2-3: COM Ports..................................................................................................................24
Figure 2-4: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors......................................................................................24
Figure 2-5: External USB Ports...................................................................................................25
Figure 2-6: LCD Screen................................................................................................................26
Figure 2-7: Audio Jack.................................................................................................................26
Figure 2-8: Stereo Speakers........................................................................................................27
Figure 2-9: Power Connector ......................................................................................................29
Figure 4-1: Disconnect the Power Cable and USB Cable.........................................................37
Figure 4-2: Barcode Scanner Retention Screws.......................................................................37
Figure 4-3: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................37
Figure 4-4: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Plastic Back Cover Removal............................................38
Figure 4-5: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................38
Figure 4-6: AT/ATX Switch Location...........................................................................................39
Figure 4-7: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................43
Figure 4-8: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations................................................44
Figure 4-9: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Location..........................................................46
Figure 4-10: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Locations..........................................47
Figure 4-11: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location................................48
Figure 4-12: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................49
Figure 4-13: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................51
Figure 4-14: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................51
Figure 4-15: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................52
Figure 4-16: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................54

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Figure 4-17: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................55
Figure 4-18: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................55
Figure 4-19: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................56
Figure 4-20: LAN Connection......................................................................................................57
Figure 4-21: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................58
Figure 4-22: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................59
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Socket Location .......................................................................................63
Figure 5-2: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................64
Figure 5-3: CF Card Location......................................................................................................65
Figure 5-4: Plastic Back Cover Replacement............................................................................65
Figure 7-1: Drivers..................................................................................................................... 108
Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Screen............................................................................................ 109
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................... 109
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 110
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................................................................................. 111
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ......................................................................... 112
Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................ 113
Figure 7-8: VGA Driver Read Me File....................................................................................... 114
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted ........................................................................ 114
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 115
Figure 7-11: VGA Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 116
Figure 7-12: VGA Driver Read Me File..................................................................................... 116
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Setup Operations............................................................................. 117
Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................... 117
Figure 7-15: Audio Driver Options........................................................................................... 118
Figure 7-16: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen........................................................ 119
Figure 7-17: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification.............................................................. 119
Figure 7-18: AC’97 Driver Installation...................................................................................... 120
Figure 7-19: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 120
Figure 7-20: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 121
Figure 7-21: LAN Driver Welcome Screen .............................................................................. 122
Figure 7-22: LAN Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 122
Figure 7-23: LAN Driver Installation Complete....................................................................... 123
Figure 7-24: Welcome Screen .................................................................................................. 124
Figure 7-25: Setup Type – PS/2................................................................................................ 124

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Figure 7-26: Setup Type – RS-232............................................................................................ 125
Figure 7-27: Setup Type – 4-point calibration ........................................................................ 125
Figure 7-28: Enable Multi-Monitor Function ........................................................................... 126
Figure 7-29: Destination Location............................................................................................ 126
Figure 7-30: Installing PenMount DMC9000............................................................................ 127
Figure 7-31: Installing eGalaxTouch........................................................................................ 127

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: System Specifications................................................................................................20
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................41
Table 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................42
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................43
Table 4-4: COM1 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................44
Table 4-5: COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings.......................................................................44
Table 4-6: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................45
Table 4-7: RS-485 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................45
Table 4-8: COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Settings............................................................45
Table 4-9: COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................................46
Table 4-10: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings..................................47
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................68

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Flat Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Flat Panel PC
The AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL is Intel® Atom™ powered flat panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. The AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL is designed for easy and simplified
integration in to kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) 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 2.0 GB of preinstalled 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 an RJ-45 Ethernet connector ensure
smooth connection of the system to an external LAN. An add-on scanner is attached to
the AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL. The barcode scanner that scans 1D, 2D and OCR fonts and
supports up to 752x480 scan resolution.

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1.1.1 Features
The AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL features are listed below:
12.1” 400 cd/m2 XGA LCD
Intel® Atom™ processor
Intel® 945GSE chipset
2.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
1D/2D barcode scanner
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
IP 64 compliant front panel
AT or ATX power mode
Capacitive type touch screen
RoHS compliance
1.1.2 Applications
The AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL panel PC is elegant yet sophisticated systems that are easily
implemented in commercial environments, industrial environments and corporate
environments.
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded
by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The top of the front panel has a power LED. A 1D/2D
barcode scanner is attached to the bottom.

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Figure 1-2: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Front View
1.2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL Rear View

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1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel
The I/O interface panel located on the bottom of the AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL has the
following I/O interface connectors:
1 x Audio connector
1 x 12 V DC In connector (connects to barcode scanner)
1 x External SATA connector
1 x RS-232 connector
1 x RS-232/422/485 connector
2 x LAN connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (barcode scanner connects to one of the USB ports)
1 x Power switch
1 x Reset button
The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL I/O Interface Connector Panel

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1.2.4 Top Panel and Side Panels
The top panel and side panels of AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL provides access to slots that
support panel mount and rack mount (Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5: Top View
Figure 1-6: Side View
1.3 Internal Overview
The AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL has the following components installed internally:
1 x Motherboard
1 x 2.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM

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1.4 System Specifications
The technical specifications for the AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL systems are listed in
Table 1-1.
Specification AFL2D-12A-N270-ECIL
LCD Size 12.1”
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 400
LCD Color 262K
Pixel Pitch (H x V) (mm) 0.240 x 0.240
Viewing Angle (H-V) 120 / 100
Backlight MTBF 60,000 hours
SBC Model AFLMB-945GSE
CPU 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor
GMCH Intel® 945GSE
Memory One 2.0 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM pre-installed
SSD One 2.0 GB CF Type II card preinstalled
Watchdog Timer Software Programmable supports 1 sec. ~ 255 sec. system reset
Audio AMP 1.5 W + AMP 1.5 W (built-in stereo speakers)
Expansion 1 x PCIe mini card
HDD Drive Bay 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD bay or HSDPA module
Barcode Scanner 1D and 2D barcode scanner with 40º/26º (H/V) wide scan area
Construction Material ABS + PC plastic front frame
Mounting Panel
Wall
Stand
Arm (VESA 75 mm x 75 mm or 100 mm x 100 mm)
Front Panel Color Gray 7539U
Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) 304 x 246 x 49.5
Operation Temperature -10ºC ~ 50ºC with CF card
0ºC ~ 40ºC with HDD
Storage Temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC

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Net weight 1.8 kg
IP level (front panel) IP 64
EMC CE, FCC and CCC
Safety CB
Touch Screen Capacitive Type 5-wire
(touch controller is on board)
50 W
Input: 90 VAC ~ 264 VAC @ 47 Hz / 63 Hz
Power Adapter
Output: 12 V DC
Power Consumption 32 W
1 x 12 V DC input jack
1 x Audio connector
1 x RS-232 COM port connectors
1 x RS-232/422/485 COM port connector
2 x RJ-45 for LAN
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Power switch
I/O Ports and Switches
1 x Reset button
Table 1-1: System Specifications