IEI Technology AFL3-W10A-AL User manual

AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL Panel PC
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User Manual
AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL
MODEL:
Flat Bezel Panel PC with Intel® Celeron® J3455 Quad-Core CPU,
Touchscreen, Dual USB 3.1 Gen 1, Dual GbE LAN, Serial Ports,
HDMI, HD Audio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optional PoE and RoHS
Rev. 1.00 - July 22, 2019
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
July 22, 2019 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.
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documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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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.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
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.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 3
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 5
1.6 BOTTOM PANEL.......................................................................................................... 6
1.7 SIDE PANEL ................................................................................................................ 6
1.8 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 7
1.9 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
1.9.1 AFL3-W10A-AL Dimensions............................................................................ 10
1.9.2 AFL3-12A-AL Dimensions................................................................................11
1.9.3 AFL3-W15A-AL Dimensions............................................................................ 12
2 UNPACKING ............................................................................................................... 13
2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 14
2.2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 15
2.3 OPTIONAL ITEMS ...................................................................................................... 16
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 19
3.1 ANTI-S TAT I C PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 20
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 20
3.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 21
3.4 REMOVING THE BACK COVER .................................................................................. 21
3.4.1 Reinstalling the Back Cover............................................................................. 23
3.5 M.2 SSD INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 24
3.6 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 26
3.7 POEMODULE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) ............................................................... 28
3.8 RFID READER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)........................................................ 30
3.9 AT / AT X MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 33
3.10 COM2RS-232/422/485 SELECTION ...................................................................... 33

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3.10.1 COM2 Pinouts ............................................................................................... 33
3.10.2 COM2 Pin 9 Selection ................................................................................... 34
3.11 COM1 CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 35
3.12 FLASH DESCRIPTOR SECURITY OVERRIDE.............................................................. 36
3.13 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 37
3.13.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 37
3.13.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 40
3.13.3 Cabinet and Rack Installation ....................................................................... 43
3.13.4 Arm Mounting ................................................................................................ 47
3.13.5 Stand Mounting.............................................................................................. 49
3.13.6 V-Stand Mounting (10.1" and 12.1" Models Only)........................................ 50
3.14 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM ................................................................................... 52
3.15 CLEAR CMOS........................................................................................................ 53
3.16 RESET THE SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 54
3.17 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 54
3.17.1 Driver Download ........................................................................................... 55
4 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................................................ 57
4.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 58
4.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 58
4.1.2 Using Setup ...................................................................................................... 58
4.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 59
4.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes .............................................. 59
4.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 59
4.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 60
4.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................... 61
4.3.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................................................... 62
4.3.2 F81866 Super IO Configuration ...................................................................... 63
4.3.2.1 Serial Port n Configuration ....................................................................... 64
4.3.2.1.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration ................................................................ 64
4.3.2.1.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration ................................................................ 65
4.3.3 iWDD H/W Monitor......................................................................................... 66
4.3.4 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 67
4.3.5 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 68
4.3.6 RTC Wake Settings ........................................................................................... 70

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4.3.7 Power Saving Configuration............................................................................ 71
4.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 72
4.3.8.1 Legacy Console Redirection Settings ....................................................... 73
4.3.9 iEi Feature ....................................................................................................... 74
4.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 75
4.4.1 North Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 76
4.4.1.1 Internal IGD Configuration....................................................................... 76
4.4.1.2 LCD Control ............................................................................................. 78
4.4.2 South Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 79
4.4.2.1 HD-Audio Configuration .......................................................................... 81
4.4.2.2 PCI Express Configuration ....................................................................... 82
4.4.2.2.1 M2_AKEY1 ........................................................................................ 83
4.4.2.3 SATA Configuration.................................................................................. 84
4.5 SECURITY ................................................................................................................. 85
4.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 86
4.7 SAV E &EXIT ............................................................................................................ 88
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 90
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 91
5.2 ANTI-S TAT I C PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 91
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER .............................................................................................. 92
5.4 WLAN CARD REPLACEMENT .................................................................................. 92
5.5 REINSTALLING THE COVER....................................................................................... 93
6 INTERFACE CONNECTORS ................................................................................... 94
6.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 95
6.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 96
6.2.1 Battery Connector (BT1).................................................................................. 97
6.2.2 Debug Port Connector (80PORT1) ................................................................. 97
6.2.3 Digital I/O Connector (DIO1) ......................................................................... 97
6.2.4 Inverter Connector (INV_CN1) ....................................................................... 98
6.2.5 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ............................................................................... 98
6.2.6 Microphone Connector (DMIC1) .................................................................... 99
6.2.7 M.2 A-Key Slot (M2_AKEY1) .......................................................................... 99
6.2.8 M.2 B-Key Slot (M2_1) .................................................................................. 100

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6.2.9 PoE Power Output Connector (POE_VOUT_CN1) ...................................... 101
6.2.10 PoE Power Input Connector (POE_VIN_CN1)........................................... 102
6.2.11 Power LED Connector (PW_LED1) ............................................................ 102
6.2.12 SATA Connector (SATA1)............................................................................. 102
6.2.13 Speaker Connector, Left (SPK_L1) .............................................................. 103
6.2.14 Speaker Connector, Right (SPK_R1) ........................................................... 103
6.2.15 SPI Flash Connector (J_SPI1)..................................................................... 103
6.2.16 SPI Flash Connector, EC (J_SPI2).............................................................. 104
6.2.17 USB 2.0 Connector (TOUCH_USB1).......................................................... 104
6.2.18 USB 2.0 Connector (CAM_USB)................................................................. 104
6.2.19 USB 2.0 Connector (RFID_USB) ................................................................ 105
6.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE PANEL CONNECTORS .......................................................... 105
6.3.1 Audio Line-out Jack (AUDIO1) ..................................................................... 106
6.3.2 Ethernet Connectors (J1 & LAN2) ................................................................ 106
6.3.3 Power Connector (PWR1) ............................................................................. 106
6.3.4 HDMI Connector (HDMI1) ........................................................................... 107
6.3.5 RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1) ................................................................ 107
6.3.6 RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Serial Port (COM2)................................................... 108
6.3.7 USB 2.0 Connectors (USB20_CN1) .............................................................. 108
6.3.8 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Connectors (USB3-1)............................................................ 108
6.4 PRECONFIGURED JUMPER SETTINGS....................................................................... 109
6.4.1 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1)..................................... 109
6.4.2 LVDS Panel Resolution Selection Jumper (SW1) .......................................... 109
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ............................................................................. 111
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................117
B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................118
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................118
B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions ...................................................................................119
B.1.3 Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 120
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 121
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 121
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 121
C BIOS MENU OPTIONS ........................................................................................... 123

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D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 126
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 129

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL Panel PC.........................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: AFL3-W10A-AL Rear View..........................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: AFL3-12A-AL/AFL3-W15A-AL Rear View..................................................................5
Figure 1-5: Bottom Panel ...............................................................................................................6
Figure 1-6: AFL3-12A-AL / AFL3-W15A-AL Side View ................................................................6
Figure 1-7: AFL3-W10A-AL Dimensions (mm)...........................................................................10
Figure 1-8: AFL3-12A-AL Dimensions (mm) ..............................................................................11
Figure 1-9: AFL3-W15A-AL Dimensions (mm)...........................................................................12
Figure 3-1: AFL3-W10A-AL Back Cover Retention Screws......................................................21
Figure 3-2: AFL3-12A-AL Back Cover Retention Screws .........................................................22
Figure 3-3: AFL3-W15A-AL Back Cover Retention Screws......................................................22
Figure 3-4: Remove the Back Cover...........................................................................................23
Figure 3-5: Internal Locking Mechanism....................................................................................24
Figure 3-6: M.2 Slot Location ......................................................................................................25
Figure 3-7: M.2 SSD Installation..................................................................................................25
Figure 3-8: HDD Bracket Retention Screws...............................................................................26
Figure 3-9: HDD Retention Screws .............................................................................................27
Figure 3-10: HDD Installation ......................................................................................................27
Figure 3-11: PoE Module – Cable Connection...........................................................................28
Figure 3-12: PoE Module Installation..........................................................................................29
Figure 3-13: RFID Reader Kit.......................................................................................................30
Figure 3-14: AFL3-W10A-AL RFID Reader Installation .............................................................31
Figure 3-15: AFL3-12A-AL RFID Reader Installation.................................................................32
Figure 3-16: AFL3-W15A-AL RFID Reader Installation .............................................................32
Figure 3-17: AT/ATX Switch Location.........................................................................................33
Figure 3-18: DB-9 Serial Port Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location..................................................34
Figure 3-19: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................35
Figure 3-20: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Location ........................................36
Figure 3-21: Wall-mounting Bracket ...........................................................................................38
Figure 3-22: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................39

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Figure 3-23: Secure the Panel PC ...............................................................................................40
Figure 3-24: AFL-W10A-AL Cutout Dimensions........................................................................40
Figure 3-25: AFL-12A-AL Cutout Dimensions ...........................................................................41
Figure 3-26: AFL-W15A-AL Cutout Dimensions........................................................................41
Figure 3-27: Panel Mounting Kit Installation .............................................................................42
Figure 3-28: Securing Panel Mounting Brackets.......................................................................43
Figure 3-29: Rack/Cabinet Bracket Installation .........................................................................44
Figure 3-30: Rack Mounting Kit Installation ..............................................................................45
Figure 3-31: Securing Rack Mounting Brackets........................................................................46
Figure 3-32: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................46
Figure 3-33: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (10.1") .....................................................48
Figure 3-34: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes (12.1") .....................................................48
Figure 3-35: Arm Mounting..........................................................................................................49
Figure 3-36: Stand Mounting (Stand-A/Bxx) ..............................................................................50
Figure 3-37: Drill Pilot Holes for V-Stand ...................................................................................51
Figure 3-38: Secure V-Stand to System .....................................................................................51
Figure 3-39: Secure V-Stand to Mounting Area.........................................................................52
Figure 3-40: Powering On the System........................................................................................53
Figure 3-41: Clear CMOS Button Location.................................................................................53
Figure 3-42: Reset Button Location............................................................................................54
Figure 3-43: IEI Resource Download Center..............................................................................54
Figure 5-1: WLAN Card Location ................................................................................................92
Figure 6-1: Main Board Layout Diagram (Front Side) ...............................................................95
Figure 6-2: Main Board Layout Diagram (Solder Side).............................................................95

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations ...........................................................................................................3
Table 1-2: System Specifications..................................................................................................9
Table 3-1: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Pinouts ..........................................................................33
Table 3-2: DB-9 Serial Port Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ......................................................34
Table 3-3: DB-9 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts ..............................................................................36
Table 3-4: Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper Settings.............................................36
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys ................................................................................................59
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ...............................................................................96
Table 6-2: Battery Connector (BT1) Pinouts..............................................................................97
Table 6-3: Debug Port Connector (80PORT1) Pinouts..............................................................97
Table 6-4: Digital I/O Connector (DIO1) Pinouts........................................................................97
Table 6-5: Inverter Connector (INV_CN1) Pinouts.....................................................................98
Table 6-6: LVDS Connector (LVDS1) Pinouts............................................................................98
Table 6-7: Microphone Connector (DMIC1) Pinouts .................................................................99
Table 6-8: M.2 A-Key Slot (M2_AKEY1) Pinouts......................................................................100
Table 6-9: M.2 B-Key Slot (M2_1) Pinouts................................................................................101
Table 6-10: PoE Power Output Connector (POE_VOUT_CN1) Pinouts ................................102
Table 6-11: PoE Power Input Connector (POE_VIN_CN1) Pinouts .......................................102
Table 6-12: Power LED Connector (PW_LED1) Pinouts.........................................................102
Table 6-13: SATA Connector (SATA1) Pinouts .......................................................................103
Table 6-14: Left Speaker Connector (SPK_L1) Pinouts..........................................................103
Table 6-15: Right Speaker Connector (SPK_R1) Pinouts.......................................................103
Table 6-16: SPI Flash Connector (J_SPI1) Pinouts .................................................................103
Table 6-17: EC SPI Flash Connector (J_SPI2) Pinouts ...........................................................104
Table 6-18: USB 2.0 Connector (TOUCH_USB1) Pinouts.......................................................104
Table 6-19: USB 2.0 Connector (CAM_USB) Pinouts..............................................................104
Table 6-20: USB 2.0 Connector (RFID_USB) Pinouts .............................................................105
Table 6-21: Rear Panel Connectors ..........................................................................................105
Table 6-22: Audio Line-out Jack (AUDIO1) Pinouts ................................................................106
Table 6-23: Ethernet Connectors (J1 & LAN2) Pinouts ..........................................................106
Table 6-24: Ethernet Connector LEDs......................................................................................106

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Table 6-25: Power Connector (PWR1) Pinouts........................................................................106
Table 6-26: HDMI Connector (HDMI1) Pinouts.........................................................................107
Table 6-27: RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts............................................................107
Table 6-28: RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Serial Port (COM2) Pinouts...............................................108
Table 6-29: USB 2.0 Connectors (USB20_CN1) Pinouts.........................................................108
Table 6-30: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Connectors (USB3-1) Pinouts......................................................108
Table 6-31: Preconfigured Jumpers .........................................................................................109
Table 6-32: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1) Settings ......................................109
Table 6-33: LVDS Panel Resolution Selection Jumper (SW1) Settings ................................110

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List of BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main .......................................................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ..............................................................................................................61
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................................................................................................62
BIOS Menu 4: F81866 Super IO Configuration ..........................................................................63
BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................64
BIOS Menu 6: iWDD H/W Monitor ...............................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 7: USB Configuration ...............................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 8: CPU Configuration ...............................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 9: RTC Wake Settings ..............................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 10: Power Saving Configuration .............................................................................71
BIOS Menu 11: Serial Port Console Redirection.......................................................................72
BIOS Menu 12: Legacy Console Redirection Settings .............................................................73
BIOS Menu 13: iEi Feature...........................................................................................................74
BIOS Menu 14: Chipset ................................................................................................................75
BIOS Menu 15: North Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................76
BIOS Menu 16: Internal IGD Configuration ................................................................................76
BIOS Menu 17: LCD Control ........................................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 18: South Bridge Configuration..............................................................................79
BIOS Menu 19: HD-Audio Configuration....................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 20: PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................82
BIOS Menu 21: M2_AKEY1...........................................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 22: SATA Configuration ...........................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 23: Security ...............................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 24: Boot .....................................................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 25: Save & Exit..........................................................................................................88

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL Panel PC
The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL series is a quad-core Intel® Celeron® processor J3455
powered flat bezel panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. The flat-bezel
design is ideal for easy and simplified integration into various applications.
The Intel® Celeron® J3455 is a SoC (System-on-Chip) that ensures optimal memory,
graphics, and peripheral I/O support. The system comes with 4.0 GB of DDR3L SO-DIMM
memory ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system
access.
Two serial ports, two external USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and two external USB 2.0 ports ensure
simplified connectivity to a variety of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and
two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors provide the system with smooth connection to an external
LAN. Moreover, one of the Ethernet connectors is capable to support PoE by installing the
optional PoE module.

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1.2 Model Variations
The model numbers and model variations are listed below.
Model Size 2.5" HDD Bay
VESA Mount E-Window
AFL3-W10A-AL-J2/P/PC/4G
10.1" No 75 No
AFL3-12A-AL-J2/P/PC/4G
12.1" Yes 75 & 100 Yes
AFL3-W15A-AL-J2/P/PC/4G
15.6" Yes 75 & 100 Yes
Table 1-1: Model Variations
1.3 Features
The AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL features are listed below:
Flat-bezel LCD with LED backlight
Intel® Celeron® processor J3455 (2.0 GHz, quad-core)
Preinstalled with 4 GB of DDR3L memory (system max. 8 GB)
Anti-glare/anti-UV projected capacitive type touchscreen
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac high speed wireless and Bluetooth v4.1
Two PCIe GbE RJ-45 connectors
Two internal speakers
Two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
One RS-232/422/485 serial port by D-sub 9 connector
One RS-232 serial port by RJ-45 connector
Optional RFID reader
Optional magnetic stripe card reader
9 V–30 V wide range DC power input; optional PoE support
IP 64 compliant front panel

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1.4 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL is a flat-bezel panel with a TFT LCD
screen surrounded by a PC/ABS plastic frame (Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2: Front View
There is a power LED indicator located on the front panel. The status descriptions of the
power LED indicator are listed below.
Off: power cord not attached or power supply failure
Solid amber: the system is connected to a power source and is ready to be
turned on.
Solid green: the system is turned on.

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1.5 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support VESA mounting.
See Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-3: AFL3-W10A-AL Rear View
Figure 1-4: AFL3-12A-AL/AFL3-W15A-AL Rear View

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1.6 Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-AL has the following connectors and
switches (Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5: Bottom Panel
1.7 Side Panel
The left side panel of the AFL3-12A-AL / AFL3-W15A-AL has one E-Window that supports
a variety of IEI modules to provide additional connector interface.
Figure 1-6: AFL3-12A-AL / AFL3-W15A-AL Side View