IEI Technology PPC-F08B User manual

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User Manual
PPC-F08B/F10B-BT Panel PC
MODEL:
PPC-F08B/F10B-BT
Industrial Panel PC with Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900,
Touchscreen, Dual PCIe Mini, USB 3.0,
RS-232/422/485, Dual PCIe GbE, 9 V ~ 30 V DC-in
IP 65 Compliant Front Panel and RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.03 – December 13, 2017

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Revision
Date Version Changes
December 13, 2017 1.03 Updated Section 1.9: Specifications
Updated Section 2.3: Optional Items
Updated Section 3.11.2: Panel Mounting
August 8, 2016 1.02 Added Section 3.8: Wireless LAN Module Installation
(Optional)
June 27, 2016 1.01 Added Section 3.15: OS Installation
Updated Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
June 17, 2015 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
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............................................................................................................... 4
1.6 BOTTOM PANEL.......................................................................................................... 5
1.7 TOP PANEL ................................................................................................................. 6
1.8 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 7
1.8.1 PPC-F08B-BT Dimensions................................................................................ 7
1.8.2 PPC-F10B-BT Dimensions................................................................................ 8
1.9 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 9
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................11
2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 12
2.2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 13
2.3 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 14
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 16
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 17
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 17
3.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 18
3.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 18
3.5 REMOVING THE BACK COVER.................................................................................. 19
3.6 MSATA MODULE INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 20
3.7 HDD INSTALLATION (PPC-F10B-BT ONLY)............................................................ 21
3.8 WIRELESS LAN MODULE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)............................................. 23
3.9 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION AND CONNECTION.................................................... 26
3.9.1 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Pinouts................................................................ 27
3.9.2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Selection............................................................. 27
3.9.3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Pin 9 Selection.................................................... 28

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3.9.4 RS-232 Serial Port Pinouts.............................................................................. 29
3.9.5 RS-232 Serial Port Connection........................................................................ 29
3.10AT/ATX MODE SELECTION.................................................................................... 31
3.10.1 AT Power Mode.............................................................................................. 31
3.10.2 ATX Power Mode........................................................................................... 31
3.11 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 32
3.11.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 32
3.11.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 34
3.11.3 Rack Mounting ............................................................................................... 37
3.11.4 Arm Mounting ................................................................................................ 39
3.11.5 Stand Mounting .............................................................................................. 40
3.12 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM................................................................................... 41
3.13 RESET THE SYSTEM................................................................................................ 42
3.14 CLEAR CMOS........................................................................................................ 42
3.15 OS INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 43
3.16 DRIVER INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 44
3.16.1 Keypad AP...................................................................................................... 45
4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 46
4.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW......................................................................... 47
4.2 SO-DIMM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE................................................................... 47
5 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 50
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 51
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 51
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 51
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 52
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes.............................................. 52
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 53
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 53
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 55
5.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 56
5.3.2 F81866 Super IO Configuration...................................................................... 57
5.3.2.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 57
5.3.3 F81866 H/W Monitor....................................................................................... 63

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5.3.4 RTC Wake Settings........................................................................................... 64
5.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 65
5.3.6 iEi Feature ....................................................................................................... 66
5.3.7 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 67
5.3.8 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 69
5.3.9 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 70
5.4 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 71
5.4.1 North Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 72
5.4.1.1 Internal IGD Configuration....................................................................... 72
5.4.2 South Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 74
5.4.2.1 PCI Express Configuration....................................................................... 76
5.5 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 77
5.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 78
5.7 SAVE &EXIT............................................................................................................ 81
6 INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................................................... 83
6.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 84
6.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 85
6.2.1 Battery Connector (BAT1) ............................................................................... 86
6.2.2 Digital I/O Connector (DIO1)......................................................................... 86
6.2.3 Inverter Connector (INV_CN1) ....................................................................... 87
6.2.4 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)............................................................................... 87
6.2.5 MCU Connector (MCU_CN1)......................................................................... 87
6.2.6 Microphone Connector (DMIC1) .................................................................... 88
6.2.7 PCIe Mini Connector, Full-Size (M_PCIE1)................................................... 88
6.2.8 PCIe Mini Connector, Half-Size (M_PCIE2)................................................... 89
6.2.9 Power LED Connector (PW_LED1)................................................................ 90
6.2.10 SATA Connector (SATA1)............................................................................... 90
6.2.11 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1) ......................................................... 91
6.2.12 Speaker Connector (CN3).............................................................................. 91
6.2.13 SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1)......................................................................... 91
6.2.14 TTL Serial Connector, COM4 (NFC_CN1) ................................................... 91
6.2.15 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1)................................................................. 92
6.2.16 USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB2)................................................................. 92
6.2.17 VGA Connector (VGA_CON1) ...................................................................... 92

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6.2.18 USB Connector (CAM_USB2)....................................................................... 93
6.2.19 Webcam Connector (CAM_USB1)................................................................. 93
6.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE PANEL CONNECTORS............................................................ 93
6.3.1 Ethernet Connectors (LAN1 & LAN2)............................................................. 94
6.3.2 Power Connector (CN5)................................................................................ 94
6.3.3 RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1).................................................................. 94
6.3.4 RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Serial Port (COM2)..................................................... 95
6.3.5 USB 3.0 Connectors (USB_CON1).................................................................. 95
6.4 PRECONFIGURED JUMPER SETTINGS......................................................................... 95
6.4.1 Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1)................................................... 96
6.4.2 Inverter Power Selection Jumper (JP2)........................................................... 96
6.4.3 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1)....................................... 96
6.4.4 Panel PWM Power Selection Jumper (J_ADJ1) ............................................. 97
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 98
B BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 104
B.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 105
C SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 107
C.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 108
C.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 108
C.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 109
C.1.3 Product Disposal............................................................................................110
C.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................111
C.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning ............................................................................111
C.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................111
D WATCHDOG TIMER ...............................................................................................113
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ........................................................116

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: PPC-F08B/F10B-BT Series Panel PC ........................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: PPC-F08B-BT Rear View.............................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: PPC-F10B-BT Rear View.............................................................................................5
Figure 1-5: PPC-F08B-BT Bottom Panel.......................................................................................5
Figure 1-6: PPC-F10B-BT Bottom Panel.......................................................................................6
Figure 1-7: PPC-F10B-BT Top View..............................................................................................6
Figure 1-8: PPC-F08B-BT Dimensions (mm) ...............................................................................7
Figure 1-9: PPC-F10B-BT Dimensions (mm) ...............................................................................8
Figure 3-1: PPC-F08B-BT Back Cover Retention Screws.........................................................19
Figure 3-2: PPC-F10B-BT Back Cover Retention Screws.........................................................19
Figure 3-3: mSATA Module Slot Location..................................................................................20
Figure 3-4: mSATA Module Installation......................................................................................21
Figure 3-5: PPC-F10B-BT HDD Bracket Retention Screws ......................................................22
Figure 3-6: HDD Retention Screws.............................................................................................22
Figure 3-7: PPC-F10B-BT HDD Installation................................................................................23
Figure 3-8: Knockouts on Top Panel for Wireless Antennas...................................................23
Figure 3-9: PCIe Mini Slot Location............................................................................................24
Figure 3-10: Inserting the WLAN Module...................................................................................24
Figure 3-11: Securing WLAN Module .........................................................................................25
Figure 3-12: Connecting RF Cables............................................................................................25
Figure 3-13: Securing SMA Connector and External Antenna Installation ............................26
Figure 3-14: PPC-F10B-BT Serial Port Locations......................................................................26
Figure 3-15: RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Location.........................................................28
Figure 3-16: COM2 Serial Port Pin 9 Setting Jumper Location................................................29
Figure 3-17: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................30
Figure 3-18: AT/ATX Mode Selection..........................................................................................31
Figure 3-19: Attach Wall Mounting Kit to the Wall ....................................................................32
Figure 3-20: Hook Onto Wall Mounting Kit ................................................................................33
Figure 3-21: Tighten Retention Screw........................................................................................34
Figure 3-22: PPC-F10B-BT Mounting Bracket Installation.......................................................34

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Figure 3-23: PPC-F08B-BT Panel Cutout Dimensions..............................................................35
Figure 3-24: PPC-F10B-BT Panel Cutout Dimensions..............................................................35
Figure 3-25: Tighten the Mounting Clamp Screws....................................................................36
Figure 3-26: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................37
Figure 3-27: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................38
Figure 3-28: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................38
Figure 3-29: Arm Mounting (ARM-11-RS)...................................................................................40
Figure 3-30: Stand Mounting (Stand-B08)..................................................................................41
Figure 3-31: Powering On the System........................................................................................41
Figure 3-32: Reset Button Location............................................................................................42
Figure 3-33: Clear CMOS Button Location.................................................................................42
Figure 3-34: BIOS Option–OS Selection ....................................................................................43
Figure 3-35: Keypad AP ...............................................................................................................45
Figure 4-1: SO-DIMM Location....................................................................................................48
Figure 4-2: SO-DIMM Installation ................................................................................................49
Figure 6-1: Main Board Layout Diagram (Front Side)...............................................................84
Figure 6-2: Main Board Layout Diagram (Solder Side).............................................................85

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................3
Table 1-2: System Specifications................................................................................................10
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................13
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................15
Table 3-1: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Pinouts..........................................................................27
Table 3-2: RS-232/422/485 Selection Jumper Settings.............................................................27
Table 3-3: COM2 Serial Port Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings....................................................28
Table 3-4: RS-232 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts ..........................................................................29
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................52
Table 6-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................86
Table 6-2: Battery Connector (BAT1) Pinouts...........................................................................86
Table 6-3: Digital I/O Connector (DIO1) Pinouts........................................................................86
Table 6-4: Inverter Connector (INV_CN1) Pinouts.....................................................................87
Table 6-5: LVDS Connector (LVDS1) Pinouts............................................................................87
Table 6-6: MCU Connector (MCU_CN1) Pinouts .......................................................................88
Table 6-7: Microphone Connector (DMIC1) Pinouts .................................................................88
Table 6-8: PCIe Mini Connector (M_PCIE1) Pinouts .................................................................89
Table 6-9: PCIe Mini Connector (M_PCIE2) Pinouts .................................................................90
Table 6-10: Power LED Connector (PW_LED1) Pinouts...........................................................90
Table 6-11: SATA Connector (SATA1) Pinouts .........................................................................90
Table 6-12: SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1) Pinouts...................................................91
Table 6-13: Speaker Connector (CN3) Pinouts..........................................................................91
Table 6-14: SPI Flash Connector (JSPI1) Pinouts.....................................................................91
Table 6-15: TTL Serial Connector, COM4 (NFC_CN1) Pinouts ................................................92
Table 6-16: USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB1) Pinouts..............................................................92
Table 6-17: USB 2.0 Connector (HUB_USB2) Pinouts..............................................................92
Table 6-18: VGA Connector (VGA_CON1) Pinouts ...................................................................92
Table 6-19: USB Connector (CAM_USB2) Pinouts....................................................................93
Table 6-20: Webcam Connector (CAM_USB1) Pinouts ............................................................93
Table 6-21: Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................93
Table 6-22: Ethernet Connectors (LAN1 & LAN2) Pinouts.......................................................94

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Table 6-23: Power Connector (CN5) Pinouts.............................................................................94
Table 6-24: RS-232 RJ-45 Serial Port (COM1) Pinouts..............................................................94
Table 6-25: RS-232/422/485 DB-9 Serial Port (COM2) Pinouts.................................................95
Table 6-26: USB 3.0 Connectors (USB_CON1) Pinouts............................................................95
Table 6-27: Preconfigured Jumpers ...........................................................................................96
Table 6-28: Backlight Voltage Selection Jumper (J_BL1) Settings.........................................96
Table 6-29: Inverter Power Selection Jumper (JP2) Settings ..................................................96
Table 6-30: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper (J_VLVDS1) Settings ........................................96
Table 6-31: Panel PWM Power Selection Jumper (J_ADJ1) Settings .....................................97

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List of BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................53
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................55
BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Settings .......................................................................................................56
BIOS Menu 4: F81866 Super IO Configuration..........................................................................57
BIOS Menu 5: Serial Port n Configuration Menu.......................................................................57
BIOS Menu 6: F81866 H/W Monitor.............................................................................................63
BIOS Menu 7: RTC Wake Settings..............................................................................................64
BIOS Menu 8: Serial Port Console Redirection.........................................................................65
BIOS Menu 9: iEi Feature.............................................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 10: CPU Configuration.............................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 11: IDE Configuration...............................................................................................69
BIOS Menu 12: USB Configuration.............................................................................................70
BIOS Menu 13: Chipset................................................................................................................71
BIOS Menu 14: North Bridge Configuration ..............................................................................72
BIOS Menu 15: Internal IGD Configuration................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 16: South Bridge Configuration..............................................................................74
BIOS Menu 17: PCI Express Configuration ...............................................................................76
BIOS Menu 18: Security...............................................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 19: Boot.....................................................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 20: Save & Exit..........................................................................................................81

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: PPC-F08B/F10B-BT Series Panel PC
The PPC-F08B/F10B-BT series is a quad-core Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 powered
flat bezel panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. The rugged and trendy
design can be applied in harsh industrial environments and enriches aesthetic experience
at the same time.
The Intel® Celeron® processor J1900 is a SoC (System-on-Chip) that ensures optimal
memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support. The major external device connections
include USB 3.0, USB 2.0, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, audio line-out jack and two GbE
connectors. Furthermore, the PPC-F08B/F10B-BT has two full-size/half-size PCIe Mini
card slots, allowing installation of a wide variety of PCIe Mini cards, such as Wi-Fi
modules and mSATA modules.

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1.2 Model Variations
The PPC-F08B/F10B-BT series is preinstalled with Intel® Celeron® processor J1900,
which has a 10 W TDP. The model numbers and model variations are listed below.
Model Size Touchscreen HDD Bay USB 2.0 Ports
PPC-F08B-BT-J1/2G/R 8” Resistive type No No
PPC-F10B-BT-J1/2G/R 10.4” Resistive type One Two
Table 1-1: Model Variations
1.3 Features
Some of the features of the PPC-F08B/F10B-BT panel PC include:
Robust aluminum IP 65 compliant front bezel
Aesthetic ultra-thin bezel for seamless panel mount installation
Supports 2 GHz quad-core Intel® Celeron® processor J1900
Preinstalled with one 2 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM (system max. 8 GB)
Two full-size/half-size PCIe Mini card slots (one supports mSATA SSD)
Rich I/O interfaces, including one RS-232, one RS-232/422/485, two USB 3.0,
two USB 2.0 and audio line-out jack
Optional wireless LAN module
RoHS compliant

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1.4 Front Panel
The front side of the PPC-F08B/F10B-BT (Figure 1-2) is a flat panel LCD screen
surrounded by an aluminum frame.
Figure 1-2: Front View
1.5 Rear Panel
The rear panel has a fan vent, several VESA mounting holes and retention screws. The
VESA mounting holes are circled in the following diagrams.
Figure 1-3: PPC-F08B-BT Rear View

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Figure 1-4: PPC-F10B-BT Rear View
1.6 Bottom Panel
The bottom panel has the following interfaces:
Figure 1-5: PPC-F08B-BT Bottom Panel

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Figure 1-6: PPC-F10B-BT Bottom Panel
WARNING:
Before installing the operating system, the user must enter the Boot
BIOS menu first and choose which operating system will be installed.
Otherwise the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports
cannot be used for OS
installation. Please refer to Section 5.6.
1.7 Top Panel
The top panel has two knockout holes for optional wireless antennas.
Figure 1-7: PPC-F10B-BT Top View