IEI Technology UPC-12A/GM45 User manual

UPC-12A/GM45 Panel PC
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User Manual
UPC-12A/GM45 Panel PC
MODEL:
UPC-12A/GM45
Panel PC with Touch Screen and Intel
®
Core™2 Duo or
Celeron® M CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Six USB, Audio,
RS-232/422/485, SATA, RoHS Compliant, IP 65 Protection
Rev. 2.10 – 9 July, 2013

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Revision
Date Version Changes
9 July, 2013 2.10 Updated for latest version (R21/R20)
21 October, 2011 2.00 Updated for latest version (R20/R11)
11 July, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
00H0H1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 290H290H290H291H1
1H1H1H1H1.1 UPC-12A/GM45 PANEL PC OVERVIEW..................................................................... 291H291H291H292H2
2H2H2H2H1.1.1 Model Variations................................................................................................ 292H292H292H293H3
3H3H3H3H1.1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 293H293H293H294H3
4H4H4H4H1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 294H294H294H295H4
5H5H5H5H1.2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................ 295H295H295H296H4
6H6H6H6H1.2.2 Bottom Panel...................................................................................................... 296H296H296H297H5
7H7H7H7H1.2.3 Side Panels......................................................................................................... 297H297H297H298H7
8H8H8H8H1.2.4 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 298H298H298H299H7
9H9H9H9H1.2.5 Frame................................................................................................................. 299H299H299H300H8
10H10H10H10H1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 300H300H300H301H8
11H11H11H11H1.3.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components.................................................................. 301H301H301H302H8
12H12H12H12H1.3.2 System Specifications......................................................................................... 302H302H302H303H8
13H13H13H13H2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 303H303H303H304H12
14H14H14H14H2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 304H304H304H305H13
15H15H15H15H2.2 INTEL®PROCESSOR SUPPORT................................................................................... 305H305H305H306H14
16H16H16H16H2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 306H306H306H307H15
17H17H17H17H2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 307H307H307H308H15
18H18H18H18H2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 308H308H308H309H15
19H19H19H19H2.3.1.2 Additional Memory................................................................................... 309H309H309H310H15
20H20H20H20H2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 310H310H310H311H15
21H21H21H21H2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 311H311H311H312H16
22H22H22H22H2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 312H312H312H313H16
23H23H23H23H2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 313H313H313H314H17
24H24H24H24H2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 314H314H314H315H18
25H25H25H25H2.5 UPC-12A/GM45 FRONT SIDE ................................................................................. 315H315H315H316H18
26H26H26H26H2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 316H316H316H317H18
27H27H27H27H2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 317H317H317H318H18
28H28H28H28H2.5.3 OSD Buttons..................................................................................................... 318H318H318H319H19
29H29H29H29H2.6 GRAPHICS ................................................................................................................ 319H319H319H320H20

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30H30H30H30H2.6.1 Intel®GM45 Integrated Graphics Engine....................................................... 320H320H320H321H20
31H31H31H31H2.6.2 Dual-Display.................................................................................................... 321H321H321H322H20
32H32H32H32H2.7AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 322H322H322H323H20
33H33H33H33H2.7.1 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 323H323H323H324H21
34H34H34H34H2.8 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 324H324H324H325H21
35H35H35H35H2.8.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 325H325H325H326H21
36H36H36H36H2.8.1.1 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 326H326H326H327H21
37H37H37H37H2.8.1.2 ATX Power Mode ..................................................................................... 327H327H327H328H21
38H38H38H38H2.8.2 Power Adapter ................................................................................................. 328H328H328H329H21
39H39H39H39H2.8.3 Power Connectors............................................................................................ 329H329H329H330H21
40H40H40H40H2.8.4 Lithium Battery ................................................................................................ 330H330H330H331H22
41H41H41H41H2.8.5 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 331H331H331H332H23
42H42H42H42H2.8.6 Power On/Off................................................................................................... 332H332H332H333H24
43H43H43H43H2.8.7 Buzzer Alarm.................................................................................................... 333H333H333H334H26
44H44H44H44H2.9 WIRELESS ETHERNET............................................................................................... 334H334H334H335H26
45H45H45H45H3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 335H335H335H336H27
46H46H46H46H3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 336H336H336H337H28
47H47H47H47H3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 337H337H337H338H29
48H48H48H48H4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 338H338H338H339H31
49H49H49H49H4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 339H339H339H340H32
50H50H50H50H4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 340H340H340H341H32
51H51H51H51H4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 341H341H341H342H33
52H52H52H52H4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 342H342H342H343H33
53H53H53H53H4.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 343H343H343H344H34
54H54H54H54H4.6 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 344H344H344H345H34
55H55H55H55H4.7 BATTERY INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 345H345H345H346H37
56H56H56H56H4.8 PCI EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION...................................................................... 346H346H346H347H38
57H57H57H57H4.9 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 347H347H347H348H39
58H58H58H58H4.9.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 348H348H348H349H40
59H59H59H59H4.9.2 Preconfigured Jumpers .................................................................................... 349H349H349H350H40
60H60H60H60H4.9.3 CF Voltage Select............................................................................................. 350H350H350H351H40
61H61H61H61H4.9.4 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 351H351H351H352H41
62H62H62H62H4.9.5 COM4 Function Select Jumper........................................................................ 352H352H352H353H42

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63H63H63H63H4.9.5.1 COM4 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 353H353H353H354H44
64H64H64H64H4.9.6 Clear CMOS Button......................................................................................... 354H354H354H355H44
65H65H65H65H4.10 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 355H355H355H356H45
66H66H66H66H4.10.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 356H356H356H357H45
67H67H67H67H4.10.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 357H357H357H358H48
68H68H68H68H4.10.3 Arm Mounting................................................................................................ 358H358H358H359H50
69H69H69H69H4.11 BOTTOM PANEL SWITCH AND CONNECTORS........................................................... 359H359H359H360H51
70H70H70H70H4.11.1 AT/ATX Mode Selection.................................................................................. 360H360H360H361H51
71H71H71H71H4.11.2 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 361H361H361H362H52
72H72H72H72H4.11.3 Serial Device Connection............................................................................... 362H362H362H363H53
73H73H73H73H4.11.4 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 363H363H363H364H54
74H74H74H74H4.11.5 VGA Monitor Connection............................................................................... 364H364H364H365H54
75H75H75H75H5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 365H365H365H366H56
76H76H76H76H5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 366H366H366H367H57
77H77H77H77H5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 367H367H367H368H57
78H78H78H78H5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 368H368H368H369H58
79H79H79H79H5.4 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 369H369H369H370H58
80H80H80H80H5.4.1 Hard Disk Drive Replacement......................................................................... 370H370H370H371H58
81H81H81H81H5.4.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 371H371H371H372H58
82H82H82H82H5.4.3 Wireless Module Replacement ......................................................................... 372H372H372H373H59
83H83H83H83H5.4.4 SO-DIMM Module Replacement...................................................................... 373H373H373H374H60
84H84H84H84H5.4.5 Gasket Replacement......................................................................................... 374H374H374H375H62
85H85H85H85H5.4.6 Motherboard Replacement............................................................................... 375H375H375H376H63
86H86H86H86H6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 376H376H376H377H64
87H87H87H87H6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 377H377H377H378H65
88H88H88H88H6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 378H378H378H379H65
89H89H89H89H6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 379H379H379H380H65
90H90H90H90H6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 380H380H380H381H66
91H91H91H91H6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 381H381H381H382H66
92H92H92H92H6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 382H382H382H383H66
93H93H93H93H6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 383H383H383H384H67
94H94H94H94H6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 384H384H384H385H68
95H95H95H95H6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 385H385H385H386H69

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96H96H96H96H6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 386H386H386H387H69
97H97H97H97H6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 387H387H387H388H71
98H98H98H98H6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 388H388H388H389H77
99H99H99H99H6.3.4 AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 389H389H389H390H79
100H100H100H100H6.3.4.1 AHCI Port n .............................................................................................. 390H390H390H391H80
101H101H101H101H6.3.5 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 391H391H391H392H81
102H102H102H102H6.3.6 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 392H392H392H393H84
103H103H103H103H6.3.7 Power Configuration ....................................................................................... 393H393H393H394H86
104H104H104H104H6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 394H394H394H395H86
105H105H105H105H6.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 395H395H395H396H89
106H106H106H106H6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 396H396H396H397H89
107H107H107H107H6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 397H397H397H398H91
108H108H108H108H6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 398H398H398H399H92
109H109H109H109H6.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 399H399H399H400H93
110H110H110H110H6.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 400H400H400H401H95
111H111H111H111H6.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 401H401H401H402H97
112H112H112H112H7 BATTERY MONITORINGAND REMOTE CONTROL....................................... 402H402H402H403H99
113H113H113H113H7.1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 403H403H403H404H100
114H114H114H114H7.2 MONITORING DC POWER AND SMART BATTERY .................................................... 404H404H404H405H100
115H115H115H115H7.2.1 Application Installation.................................................................................. 405H405H405H406H100
116H116H116H116H7.2.2 Status Information.......................................................................................... 406H406H406H407H103
117H117H117H117H7.2.2.1 DC Detection .......................................................................................... 407H407H407H408H103
118H118H118H118H7.2.2.2 Battery Detection.................................................................................... 408H408H408H409H104
119H119H119H119H7.2.2.3 Total Battery Time .................................................................................. 409H409H409H410H104
120H120H120H120H7.2.3 Battery Information........................................................................................ 410H410H410H411H105
121H121H121H121H7.2.4 LAN Setting.................................................................................................... 411H411H411H412H105
122H122H122H122H7.2.5 Setting ............................................................................................................ 412H412H412H413H107
123H123H123H123H7.3 REMOTE CONTROLAND MONITORING.................................................................... 413H413H413H414H109
124H124H124H124HA EXTERNAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS..................................................................414H414H414H415H115
125H125H125H125HA.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................415H415H415H416H116
126H126H126H126HA.2 RJ-45 GBECONNECTOR ........................................................................................416H416H416H417H116
127H127H127H127HA.3 RJ-45 FOR MCU UART CONNECTOR ....................................................................417H417H417H418H116
128H128H128H128HA.4 RJ-45 FOR MCU LAN CONNECTOR.......................................................................418H418H418H419H117

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129H129H129H129HA.5 REMOTE POWER BUTTON CONNECTOR ..................................................................419H419H419H420H117
130H130H130H130HA.6 VGACONNECTOR..................................................................................................420H420H420H421H118
131H131H131H131HB SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................421H421H421H422H119
132H132H132H132HB.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 422H422H422H423H120
133H133H133H133HB.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 423H423H423H424H120
134H134H134H134HB.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 424H424H424H425H121
135H135H135H135HB.1.3 Product Disposal........................................................................................... 425H425H425H426H122
136H136H136H136HB.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 426H426H426H427H122
137H137H137H137HB.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 427H427H427H428H122
138H138H138H138HB.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 428H428H428H429H123
139H139H139H139HC BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 429H429H429H430H124
140H140H140H140HC.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 430H430H430H431H125
141H141H141H141HD WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 431H431H431H432H127
142H142H142H142HE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 432H432H432H433H130
143H143H143H143HE.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 433H433H433H434H131

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List of Figures
144HFigure 1-1: UPC-12A/GM45 Panel PC ...........................................................................................435H2
145HFigure 1-2: Front View....................................................................................................................436H4
146HFigure 1-3: UPC-12A/GM45 Bottom View.....................................................................................437H6
147HFigure 1-4: UPC-12A/GM45 Side View..........................................................................................438H7
148HFigure 1-5: UPC-12A/GM45 Rear View..........................................................................................439H7
149HFigure 2-1: UPC-12A/GM45 Dimensions (mm)...........................................................................440H13
150HFigure 2-2: CPU and Chipsets Heat Sink ...................................................................................441H14
151HFigure 2-3: Memory Module and Memory Socket......................................................................442H15
152HFigure 2-4: SATA Hard Disk Drive Bay.......................................................................................443H16
153HFigure 2-5: CompactFlash® Slot.................................................................................................444H16
154HFigure 2-6: COM Ports..................................................................................................................445H17
155HFigure 2-7: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector........................................................................................446H17
156HFigure 2-8: External Standard USB Ports ..................................................................................447H18
157HFigure 2-9: OSD Buttons..............................................................................................................448H19
158HFigure 2-10: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................449H20
159HFigure 2-11: Audio Connectors...................................................................................................450H20
160HFigure 2-12: Power Connectors ..................................................................................................451H22
161HFigure 2-13: Lithium Battery Pack ..............................................................................................452H22
162HFigure 2-14: AT/ATX Mode Switch..............................................................................................453H23
163HFigure 2-15: UPS/Battery Mode Switch ......................................................................................454H23
164HFigure 2-16: Wireless LAN PCIe Mini Card ................................................................................455H26
165HFigure 4-1: CF Card Installation..................................................................................................456H34
166HFigure 4-2: HDD/Battery Access Panel Retention Screws .......................................................457H35
167HFigure 4-3: HDD Bracket Retention Screws...............................................................................458H35
168HFigure 4-4: Secure the HDD with the HDD Bracket ...................................................................459H36
169HFigure 4-5: HDD Installation ........................................................................................................460H36
170HFigure 4-6: HDD/Battery Access Panel Retention Screws .......................................................461H37
171HFigure 4-7: Battery Installation....................................................................................................462H38
172HFigure 4-8: PCI Card Slot Cover Retention Screws...................................................................463H38
173HFigure 4-9: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................464H39
174HFigure 4-10: CF Voltage Select Jumper Location......................................................................465H41

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175HFigure 4-11: CF Card Setup Jumper Location...........................................................................466H42
176HFigure 4-12: COM4 Function Select Jumper Locations............................................................467H43
177HFigure 4-13: Clear CMOS Button.................................................................................................468H45
178HFigure 4-14: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................469H46
179HFigure 4-15: Mount the Chassis..................................................................................................470H47
180HFigure 4-16: Secure the Chassis.................................................................................................471H48
181HFigure 4-17: Suggested Panel Cut Out Size for UPC-12A/GM45 (Unit: mm) ..........................472H49
182HFigure 4-18: Panel Mounting Clamp Slots (Side View).............................................................473H49
183HFigure 4-19: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................474H50
184HFigure 4-20: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................475H51
185HFigure 4-21: AT/ATX Switch.........................................................................................................476H52
186HFigure 4-22: LAN Connection......................................................................................................477H52
187HFigure 4-23: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................478H53
188HFigure 4-24: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................479H54
189HFigure 4-25: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................480H55
190HFigure 5-1: Rear Cover Retention Screws..................................................................................481H59
191HFigure 5-2: Wireless Module Location........................................................................................482H60
192HFigure 5-3: SO-DIMM Socket Location .......................................................................................483H61
193HFigure 5-4: Installing a SO-DIMM ................................................................................................484H61
194HFigure 5-5: Gasket Replacement.................................................................................................485H62
195HFigure 7-1: Welcome Screen .................................................................................................... 486H100
196HFigure 7-2: Select Installation Folder....................................................................................... 487H101
197HFigure 7-3: Ready to Install the Program ................................................................................ 488H101
198HFigure 7-4: Installing AUPS ...................................................................................................... 489H102
199HFigure 7-5: Installation Complete............................................................................................. 490H102
200HFigure 7-6: AUPS Battery Status Monitor Application........................................................... 491H102
201HFigure 7-7: Status Information ................................................................................................. 492H103
202HFigure 7-8: DC Detection........................................................................................................... 493H103
203HFigure 7-9: Battery Detection ...................................................................................................494H104
204HFigure 7-10: Total Battery Time................................................................................................ 495H105
205HFigure 7-11: Battery Information.............................................................................................. 496H105
206HFigure 7-12: LAN Setting........................................................................................................... 497H106
207HFigure 7-13: LAN Setting – Change Password ....................................................................... 498H107
208HFigure 7-14: Application Setting .............................................................................................. 499H108
209HFigure 7-15: COM Port Status................................................................................................... 500H108

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210HFigure 7-16: RJ-45 Remote LAN Connector............................................................................ 501H109
211HFigure 7-17: IEI REMOTE AP .................................................................................................... 502H110
212HFigure 7-18: IEI REMOTE AP – IP Address ............................................................................. 503H111
213HFigure 7-19: Remote Management Web Interface - Status.................................................... 504H111
214HFigure 7-20: Remote Management Web Interface – H/W Monitor......................................... 505H112
215HFigure 7-21: Remote Management Web Interface - Send Email ........................................... 506H113
216HFigure 7-22: Enter User Name and Password......................................................................... 507H113
217HFigure 7-23: Board Configuration............................................................................................ 508H114

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List of Tables
217H217H217H218HTable 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................507H507H507H509H3
218H218H218H219HTable 1-2: LCD Front LED Indicators............................................................................................508H508H508H510H5
219H219H219H220HTable 1-3: UPC-12A/GM45 System Specifications....................................................................509H509H509H511H11
220H220H220H221HTable 2-1: UPC-12A/GM45 Series CPU Specifications..............................................................510H510H510H512H14
221H221H221H222HTable 2-2: AT Power Mode...........................................................................................................511H511H511H513H24
222H222H222H223HTable 2-3: ATX Power Mode ........................................................................................................512H512H512H514H25
223H223H223H224HTable 2-4: Buzzer Alarm...............................................................................................................513H513H513H515H26
224H224H224H225HTable 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................514H514H514H516H39
225H225H225H226HTable 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................515H515H515H517H40
226H226H226H227HTable 4-3: CF Voltage Select Jumper Settings..........................................................................516H516H516H518H41
227H227H227H228HTable 4-4: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ...............................................................................517H517H517H519H41
228H228H228H229HTable 4-5: COM4 Function Select Jumper Settings (JP4) ........................................................518H518H518H520H43
229H229H229H230HTable 4-6: COM4 Function Select Jumper Settings (JP5) ........................................................519H519H519H521H43
230H230H230H231HTable 4-7: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................520H520H520H522H44
231H231H231H232HTable 4-8: RS-485 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................521H521H521H523H44
232H232H232H233HTable 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................522H522H522H524H66

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1 Introduction
Chapter
1

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1.1 UPC-12A/GM45 Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: UPC-12A/GM45 Panel PC
The fanless UPC-12A/GM45 is Intel® Celeron® M powered panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. The UPC-12A/GM45 panel PC is designed for easy and
simplified integration in to various applications.
An Intel® GM45 graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel® ICH9M
input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support.
The system comes with 1GB or 2GB of preinstalled DDR2 SDRAM and supports a
maximum of 4.0 GB of DDR2 SDRAM ensuring smooth data throughputs with reduced
bottlenecks and fast system access.
Four serial ports and six external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a variety
of external peripheral devices. A VGA connector enables connectivity to other monitors.
Wi-Fi capabilities and two RJ-45 GbE connectors ensure smooth connection of the system
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1.1.1 Model Variations
The model variations of UPC-12A/GM45 series are listed in 523H523H523H523H523H523H523H525HTable 1-1.
UPC-12A/GM45 CPU Brightness Memory Wireless
-CM5/R/1G-R21 2GHz Intel® Celeron® M 575 500cd/m21GB DDR2 Yes
-P84/R/2G-R21 2.26GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400 500cd/m22GB DDR2 Yes
-T94/R/2G-R21 2.53GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T9400 500cd/m22GB DDR2 Yes
AFL-12AH/GM45 CPU Brightness Memory Wireless
-CM5/-R/1G-R20 2GHz Intel® Celeron® M 575 1300cd/m21GB DDR2 Yes
-P84/R/2G-R20 2.26GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400 1300cd/m22GB DDR2 Yes
-T94/R/2G-R20 2.53GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo T9400 1300cd/m22GB DDR2 Yes
Table 1-1: Model Variations
1.1.2 Features
All the UPC-12A/GM45 models feature the following:
Intel® Core™2 Duo or Intel® Celeron® M processor
Intel® GM45 chipset
DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
Three standard RS-232 connectors and one RS-232/422/485 connector
Six standard USB 2.0 ports
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reasons
Remotely monitor system power status through smart battery utility
Built-in two stereo speakers
IP 65 compliant front panel
AT or ATX power mode
Battery backup power support
Second displays support
Touch screen
RoHS compliance
802.11 b/g/n PCIe wireless module with PIFA antennas

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1.2 External Overview
The flat panel PC is a rectangular cubic structure that comprises of a screen, rear panel,
top panel, bottom panel and two side panels (left and right). An aluminum frame surrounds
the front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket, and an
arm mounting interface. A 2.5” SATA HDD bay and a backup battery can also be
accessed through the rear panel. The bottom panel provides access to external interface
connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, VGA, audio jack, serial port connectors and PCI
expansion card slot.
1.2.1 Front Panel
The front side of the UPC-12A/GM45 is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an
aluminum frame. The bottom of the front panel features two USB ports protected by the
waterproof cover. The front panel also has following LED indicators and sensor:
Power adapter LED
HDD status LED
Battery charging LED
Battery discharging LED
Ambient light sensor
Figure 1-2: Front View

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Power Adapter LED
On: The power adapter is connected to the system
HDD LED
On: HDD Status
On The battery is connected and fully charged
Battery Charging LED Blinking: Charging the battery
On: The system is on and using battery power
Battery Discharging LED
Blinking: Battery low (10%)
Table 1-2: LCD Front LED Indicators
1.2.2 Bottom Panel
The following is a list of the bottom panel peripheral device connectors on the
UPC-12A/GM45.
2 x Audio jacks
3 x RS-232 serial port (COM1, COM2 and COM3) connectors
1 x RS-232/422/485 serial port (COM4) connector
1 x VGA connector
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x RJ-45 GbE connectors
1 x Remote monitor RJ-45 connector
1 x Remote COM port by RJ-45 connector
1 x CompactFlash® slot
1 x PCI expansion card slot
1 x 12 V DC power input connector
1 x 9 V ~ 28 V DC power input terminal block
1 x External power switch connector
The bottom panel also includes the following switches and buttons:
1 x Power switch
1 x UPS/Battery mode switch
1 x AT/ATX power mode switch

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1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Reset button
Figure 1-3: UPC-12A/GM45 Bottom View

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1.2.3 Side Panels
The both sides panel of the flat panel PC contain some vents for system ventilation. The
system fans and amplifiers are installed inside the side panels and can be accessed for
maintenance by removing the side panels (524H524H524H524H524H524H524H526HFigure 1-4).
Figure 1-4: UPC-12A/GM45 Side View
1.2.4 Rear Panel
The rear panel has retention screw holes that support a wall-mounting bracket. The rear
panel also provides access to the 2.5” HDD bay and the backup battery slot.
Figure 1-5: UPC-12A/GM45 Rear View

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1.2.5 Frame
An aluminum frame surrounds the TFT LCD screen. The aluminum frame of the
UPC-12A/GM45 contains several retention screws that secure the rear cover of the panel
PC.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Preinstalled Hardware Components
The UPC-12A/GM45 panel PC has the following preinstalled components:
1 x Motherboard
1 x TFT LCD screen
1 x Touch screen
1 x Inverter
1 x Wireless LAN module
1 x DDR2 memory module
2 x System fans
2 x Stereo speakers
The following section lists the system specifications. The technical specifications for some
other preinstalled components are shown in the Appendix A.
1.3.2 System Specifications
The technical specifications for the UPC-12A/GM45 system are listed in 525H525H525H525H525H525H525H527HTable 1-3.
Specification UPC-12A/GM45 UPC-12AH/GM45
LCD Size 12.1” 12.1”
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Brightness
500 cd/m21300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 700:1 600:1
LCD Color 262K 262K (6-bit)