IEI Technology AFOLUX AM2 Series User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
June, 2008 1.00 Initial release

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the AFL-AM2 or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the AFL-AM2. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as
“CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the AFL-AM2. Please
take caution messages seriously.

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NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the AFL-AM2. Please take note
messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the AFL-AM2 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the AFL-AM2 package.
 1 x Power cord
 1 x Power adapter
 1 x User Manual and driver CD
 1 x Touch screen pen
 1 x Panel mounting kit (optional)
 1 x Wall mounting kit (optional)
 1 x 128 MB CompactFlash® card with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed
(optional)
 1 x 128 MB CompactFlash® card with Windows Embedded CE 6.0
pre-installed (optional)
 1 x 1.0 GB CompactFlash® card with Windows XPE pre-installed (optional)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 Model Variations................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 Standard Features.............................................................................................. 4
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Bottom Panel...................................................................................................... 6
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 7
2 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 9
2.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 10
2.2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 10
2.3 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 12
2.3.1 AFL-15B-AM2 Dimensions.............................................................................. 12
2.3.2 AFL-17B-AM2 Dimensions.............................................................................. 14
2.3.3 AFL-19B-AM2 Dimensions.............................................................................. 16
2.4 CPU SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 17
2.5 SYSTEM CHIPSETS.................................................................................................... 18
2.5.1 ATi M690T Overview ....................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 ATi SB600 Overview ........................................................................................ 19
2.6 GRAPHICS SUPPORT ................................................................................................. 19
2.6.1 Analog CRT Support........................................................................................ 19
2.6.2 LVDS Support .................................................................................................. 20
2.7 MEMORY.................................................................................................................. 20
2.8 STORAGE.................................................................................................................. 20
2.8.1 CompactFlash®................................................................................................ 21
2.8.2 SATA Hard Drive.............................................................................................. 21
2.9 BLUETOOTH MODULE.............................................................................................. 22
2.10 HSDPA MODULE (OPTIONAL)............................................................................... 23

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2.11 WIRELESS LAN...................................................................................................... 24
2.12 GIGABIT ETHERNET ............................................................................................... 24
2.13 FRONT PANEL......................................................................................................... 25
2.13.1 Flat Screen..................................................................................................... 25
2.13.2 Touch Screen.................................................................................................. 25
2.14 OEM OPTIONS....................................................................................................... 26
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 27
3.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 28
3.2 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS .................................................................................. 28
3.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS............................................................. 29
3.4 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 29
3.4.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 30
3.5 COMPACTFLASH®CARD INSTALLATION................................................................... 31
3.6 HSDPA MODULE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 32
3.7 HDD INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 33
3.8 AT/ATX MODE SELECTION ..................................................................................... 36
3.8.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 36
3.8.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 37
3.9 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 37
3.9.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 38
3.9.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 40
3.9.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 43
3.9.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 44
3.10 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS ............................................................................... 47
3.10.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 47
3.10.2 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 48
3.10.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 49
3.10.4 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 50
4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 51
4.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 52
4.2 MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT............................................................................... 52
4.3 INTERNALALUMINUM COVER REMOVAL................................................................. 52
4.4 CPU REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 53

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4.4.1 Heatsink Removal ............................................................................................ 53
4.4.2 Socket AM2 CPU Installation.......................................................................... 55
4.5 MEMORY MODULE REPLACEMENT .......................................................................... 57
4.6 SERIAL PORT SETUP ................................................................................................. 58
4.7 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 59
4.7.1 AT/ATX Power Selection Jumper (J13) ........................................................... 60
4.7.2 Clear CMOS Jumper (J7)................................................................................ 60
4.7.3 CompactFlash®Master/Slave Setup (J6)......................................................... 60
4.7.4 COM1 and COM3 RI and Voltage Selection (J12).......................................... 61
4.7.5 COM2 RI and voltage selection (J3) ............................................................... 61
4.7.6 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Selection (J8)............................................................. 61
4.7.7 COM3 RS-422/485 Selection (J5).................................................................... 62
4.7.8 COM3 Terminator Setting (J10, J14)............................................................... 62
4.7.9 COM3 Mode Selection Jumper (J11)............................................................... 62
4.7.10 LCD Type Selection (PA_ID1) ....................................................................... 63
4.7.11 LCD Voltage Setup (J1).................................................................................. 63
4.7.12 Touch Panel Setup (J4) .................................................................................. 63
5 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 65
5.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 66
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 66
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 66
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 67
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 67
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 67
5.2 MAIN ....................................................................................................................... 68
5.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 69
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 71
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 72
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 74
5.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................... 79
5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 81
5.3.5 ACPI Configuration ......................................................................................... 85
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 86
5.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 89

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5.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................................. 90
5.4 PCI/PNP .................................................................................................................. 93
5.5 BOOT ....................................................................................................................... 95
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 96
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority........................................................................................ 98
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................. 98
5.5.4 Removable Drives............................................................................................ 99
5.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 101
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 102
5.7.1 Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 103
5.7.2 ECC Configuration........................................................................................ 104
5.7.3 Internal Graphics Configuration................................................................... 106
5.7.4 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 108
5.8 POWER....................................................................................................................110
5.9 EXIT........................................................................................................................113
6 SOFTWARE DRIVERS.............................................................................................115
6.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS .............................................................................116
6.2 DRIVER CD AUTO-RUN...........................................................................................116
6.3 AMD SB600 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION........................................................118
6.4 BROADCOM LAN DRIVER (FOR GBE LAN) INSTALLATION .................................. 123
6.5 HD AUDIO KIT DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................. 127
6.5.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 127
6.5.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 127
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 133
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 134
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 134
A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 135
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 135
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 135
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 136
B BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 137
B.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................... 138

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C TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 141
D SOFTWARE DRIVERS........................................................................................... 145
D.1 REMOTE MANAGEMENT TOOL .............................................................................. 146
D.2 TOUCH PANEL DRIVER .......................................................................................... 146
D.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 146
D.2.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 146
D.2.3 Touch Panel Driver Configuration ............................................................... 150
E WATCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 151
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 154
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 155

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL-AM2.......................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-3: Rear View.....................................................................................................................6
Figure 1-4: External Peripheral Connectors ................................................................................7
Figure 1-5: Internal Overview ........................................................................................................8
Figure 2-1: AFL-15B-AM2 Front Dimensions (units in mm).....................................................12
Figure 2-2: AFL-15B-AM2 Rear Dimensions (units in mm) ......................................................13
Figure 2-3: AFL-17B-AM2 Front Dimensions (units in mm).....................................................14
Figure 2-4: AFL-17B-AM2 Rear Dimensions (units in mm) ......................................................15
Figure 2-5: AFL-19B-AM2 Front Dimensions (units in mm).....................................................16
Figure 2-6: AFL-19B-AM2 Rear Dimensions (units in mm) ......................................................17
Figure 2-7: SO-DIMM Socket .......................................................................................................20
Figure 2-8: CompactFlash® Slot.................................................................................................21
Figure 2-9: SATA Hard Drive Slot ...............................................................................................22
Figure 2-10: Bluetooth Module....................................................................................................22
Figure 2-11: HSDPA Module........................................................................................................23
Figure 2-12: Wireless LAN Module .............................................................................................24
Figure 2-13: Ethernet....................................................................................................................24
Figure 3-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................31
Figure 3-2: CF Card Location......................................................................................................32
Figure 3-3: Insert HSDPA module...............................................................................................33
Figure 3-4: HSDPA Antenna ........................................................................................................33
Figure 3-5: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws ..............................................................34
Figure 3-6: AFL-AM2 Hard Drive Bracket Retention Screws ...................................................34
Figure 3-7: Hard Drive Retention Screws...................................................................................35
Figure 3-8: Hard Drive Retention Screws...................................................................................35
Figure 3-9: AT/ATX Switch Location...........................................................................................36
Figure 3-10: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................38
Figure 3-11: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................39
Figure 3-12: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................40

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Figure 3-13: AFL-15B-AM2 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm).................................................41
Figure 3-14: AFL-17B-AM2 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm).................................................41
Figure 3-15: AFL-19B-AM2 Cutout Dimensions (units in mm).................................................42
Figure 3-16: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................43
Figure 3-17: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................44
Figure 3-18: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................45
Figure 3-19: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................46
Figure 3-20: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................46
Figure 3-21: LAN Connection......................................................................................................47
Figure 3-22: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................48
Figure 3-23: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................49
Figure 3-24: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................50
Figure 4-1: AFL-19B-AM2 Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws......................................53
Figure 4-2: System Fan Removal................................................................................................54
Figure 4-3: Heatsink Screws........................................................................................................54
Figure 4-4: CPU Heatsink.............................................................................................................55
Figure 4-5: Install the CPU...........................................................................................................56
Figure 4-6: SO-DIMM Socket Location .......................................................................................57
Figure 4-7: DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Installation........................................................................58
Figure 4-8: Serial Port Pin Location............................................................................................59
Figure 6-1: Introduction Screen............................................................................................... 117
Figure 6-2: Available Drivers.................................................................................................... 117
Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver Installation Program..................................................................... 118
Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen....................................................... 119
Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Installation License Agreement.................................................. 119
Figure 6-6: Select Destination Folder...................................................................................... 120
Figure 6-7: Chipset Driver Installing Screen........................................................................... 120
Figure 6-8: Welcome Screen .................................................................................................... 121
Figure 6-9: Chipset Driver Readme File Information ............................................................. 121
Figure 6-10: Chipset Driver Installation Complete................................................................. 122
Figure 6-11: Setup Complete.................................................................................................... 123
Figure 6-12: Windows Control Panel....................................................................................... 123
Figure 6-13: System Icon.......................................................................................................... 124
Figure 6-14: Device Manager Tab ............................................................................................ 124
Figure 6-15: Device Manager List ............................................................................................ 125

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Figure 6-16: Search for Suitable Driver................................................................................... 125
Figure 6-17: Locate Driver Files............................................................................................... 126
Figure 6-18: Location Browsing Window................................................................................ 126
Figure 6-19: Select the Audio CODEC..................................................................................... 128
Figure 6-20: Locate the Setup Program Icon.......................................................................... 129
Figure 6-21: Preparing Setup Screen ...................................................................................... 129
Figure 6-22: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen ............................................................... 130
Figure 6-23: Audio Driver Software Configuration................................................................. 130
Figure 6-24: Audio Driver Digital Signal.................................................................................. 131
Figure 6-25: Audio Driver Installation...................................................................................... 131
Figure 6-26: Restart the Computer .......................................................................................... 132

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................3
Table 2-1: AFL-AM2 System Specifications...............................................................................11
Table 4-1: Serial Port Pinouts......................................................................................................58
Table 4-2: AT/ATX Power Selection Jumper..............................................................................60
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................60
Table 4-4: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Setup........................................................................61
Table 4-5: COM1 and COM3 RI and Voltage Settings...............................................................61
Table 4-6: COM2 RI and Voltage Selection ................................................................................61
Table 4-7: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Selection...............................................................................62
Table 4-8: COM3 RS-422/485 Selection Jumper........................................................................62
Table 4-9: COM3 Terminator Setting ..........................................................................................62
Table 4-10: COM3 Mode Selection Jumper................................................................................62
Table 4-11: LCD Type Selection..................................................................................................63
Table 4-12: LCD Type Selection..................................................................................................63
Table 4-13: LCD Type Selection..................................................................................................64
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................67

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................68
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................71
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................74
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................79
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................81
BIOS Menu 8: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 9: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced].......................................................86
BIOS Menu 10: USB Configuration.............................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 11: USB Mass Storage Device Configuration........................................................91
BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 13: Boot.....................................................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................96
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Device Priority Settings ...........................................................................98
BIOS Menu 16: Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................99
BIOS Menu 17: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 100
BIOS Menu 18: Security............................................................................................................ 101
BIOS Menu 19: Chipset............................................................................................................. 102
BIOS Menu 20:Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................ 103
BIOS Menu 21: ECC Configuration Chipset Configuration................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 22: Internal Graphics Configuration.................................................................... 106
BIOS Menu 23:Southbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 24:Power................................................................................................................. 110
BIOS Menu 25:Exit..................................................................................................................... 113

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 General Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL-AM2
The AFL-AM2 flat panel PC is a flexible, multi-functional and powerful flat panel PC that
can be applied in diverse operational environments and implemented in multi-faceted
applications. The AFL-AM2 comes fully kitted with a high-performance motherboard and a
host of other peripheral interface connectors. The integrated wireless LAN module
provides a wireless connection to a network and the Bluetooth module ensures an
uninterrupted wireless connection to connected Bluetooth devices. The flexible AT/ATX
power mode selection allows the AFOLUX series to meet multiple application
requirements. The AFL-AM2 is designed for ease of use and easy installation.
1.1.1 Model Variations
The models of the AFL-AM2 series are listed in Table 1-1.
AFL-15B-AM2 AFL-17B-AM2 AFL-19B-AM2
Brightness 350 cd/m2300 cd/m2300 cd/m2
LCD 15” 17” 19”

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AFL-15B-AM2 AFL-17B-AM2 AFL-19B-AM2
Memory 1.0 GB DDR2
Wireless Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Touchscreen Yes
HSDPA Optional
Table 1-1: Model Variations
1.1.2 Applications
The AFL-AM2 all-in-one panel PC is designed for multiple applications. Its durability and
strength makes it an ideal choice for public access computers. Some possible applications
include:
 Vehicle Interior device
o Truck PC
o Logistic car PC
 General computing
o PC based testing center
o Distance learning
 Industrial applications
o Plant environment monitoring system
o Factory automation platform
o Manufacturing shop flow
o Equipment and device control
 Home and building automation
o Digital surveillance system
o E-home platform
o Home IA control terminal
 Self-Service Kiosk
o Receptionist kiosk in hotel and business premises
o Self registration terminal in hospital and airport
o Ticket vending machine for transportation use

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1.1.3 Standard Features
Some of the standard features of the AFL-AM2 flat panel PC include:
 Rugged mechanism design with ABS/PC case
 IP 64 dustproof and waterproof front panel
 1.0 GB DDR2 memory
 Bluetooth connectivity
 Wireless LAN
 eSATA port
 Dual 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet support
 Simplified installation process
 RoHS compliance
1.2 External Overview
The AFL-AM2 is a flat panel PC. The monitor and all internal components are enclosed in
an aluminum chassis. An ABS/PC plastic cover surrounds the aluminum chassis. VESA
compliant screw holes in the rear panel allow the AFL-AM2 to be attached to any VESA
compliant mounting. The access panel at the bottom of the AFL-AM2 gives access to a
VGA port, four USB ports, an eSATA port, two Ethernet ports, an RS-232/422/485 port, an
RS-232 port, an audio jack, power input and power switch.