IEI Technology AFL-317AB(W)-945 User manual

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AFL-317A-945 Flat Panel PC
MODEL:
AFL-317AB
(
W
)
-945
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core POS System with
0.3 M Pixel Webcam, Touch Screen, 1 GB DDR2, VGA,
DVI, Four Serial Ports and AT/ATX Power Support
Rev. 1.01 16 February, 2009
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
16 February, 2009 1.01 - Added a note for 3.5” HDD installation
- Modified optical drive installation procedures
24 November 2008 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
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.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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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 AFOLUX AFL-317A
series 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 AFOLUX AFL-317A series. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word
“caution” is written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized
text is the cautionary message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the AFOLUX AFL-317A
series. Please take caution messages seriously.
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 AFOLUX AFL-317A series.
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 AFOLUX AFL-317A series 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 AFOLUX AFL-317A series package.
1 x AFOLUX AFL-317A
1 x Power adapter
1 x Power cord
1 x Screw kit
2 x Camera brackets for camera angle changing
1 x 2.5” HDD support bracket
1 x User manual CD and driver CD
1 x Touch pen
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3 on page 28.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1AFOLUXAFL-317AB/W SERIES FLAT PANEL PC OVERVIEW.................................. 2
1.1.1 Features and Model Variations.......................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 Standard Features.............................................................................................. 3
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 General Description........................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 I/O Interface Panel ............................................................................................ 6
1.2.5 Top Panel and Bottom Panel.............................................................................. 7
1.2.6 Side Panels......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 8
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 8
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................11
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 12
2.1.1 Front Panel Dimensions .................................................................................. 12
2.1.2 Side Dimensions............................................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions.................................................................. 13
2.2 INTEL®DESK-TOP PROCESSOR SUPPORT................................................................. 14
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 14
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 14
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 14
2.3.1.2 Additional Memory................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 14
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 15
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 16
2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 17
2.4.4 Keyboard and Mouse Connectivity.................................................................. 17

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2.5AFOLUXAFL-317AFRONT SIDE........................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 18
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 18
2.5.3 Digital Camera and Microphone..................................................................... 18
2.6 GRAPHICS ................................................................................................................ 19
2.6.1 Intel®945G Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950............................... 19
2.6.2 DVI Graphics................................................................................................... 19
2.6.3 Dual-Display.................................................................................................... 20
2.7AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 High Definition Audio Codec Controller......................................................... 20
2.7.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 20
2.8 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 21
2.8.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 21
2.8.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 21
2.8.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 22
2.8.2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 22
2.8.3 Power Connectors............................................................................................ 22
2.8.3.1 Power Input Connector............................................................................. 23
2.8.3.2 Power Output Connector........................................................................... 23
2.8.4 RJ-12 Connector for Cash Draw Power.......................................................... 23
2.9 WIRELESS CONNECTIONS......................................................................................... 24
2.9.1 USB Bluetooth Module .................................................................................... 24
2.9.2 Wireless Ethernet ............................................................................................. 24
2.10 SYSTEM VENTILATION............................................................................................ 25
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 26
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 27
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 28
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 31
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 32
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 32
4.3 PREINSTALLED COMPONENTS................................................................................... 33
4.4 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 33
4.5 REMOVING THE REAR PANEL ................................................................................... 34

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4.6 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 35
4.7 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 36
4.7.1 3.5” HDD Installation..................................................................................... 36
4.7.2 2.5”HDD Installation...................................................................................... 38
4.8 OPTICAL DRIVE INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 40
4.9 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 43
4.9.1 Access the Jumpers.......................................................................................... 44
4.9.2 Preconfigured Jumpers.................................................................................... 44
4.9.3 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 44
4.9.4 COM Port Pin 9 Select .................................................................................... 46
4.9.4.1 COM6 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts......................................................... 47
4.9.5 COM6 RX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 48
4.9.6 COM6 TX Function Select Jumper.................................................................. 49
4.9.7 COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper ......................................... 50
4.10AT/ATX MODE SELECTION.................................................................................... 52
4.11 CHANGING CAMERAANGLE................................................................................... 54
4.12 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 56
4.12.1 Wall Mounting................................................................................................ 57
4.12.2 Panel Mounting.............................................................................................. 59
4.12.3 Arm Mounting................................................................................................ 61
4.13 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................ 62
4.13.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 62
4.13.2 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 63
4.13.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 65
4.14 WEBCAM DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 66
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 73
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 74
5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 74
5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 75
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 75
5.4.1 Removing the Back Panel ................................................................................ 75
5.4.2 Removing the Plastic Cover............................................................................. 76
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 77
5.5.1 Hard Disk Drive Replacement......................................................................... 77

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5.5.2 CF Card Replacement...................................................................................... 77
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 78
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 79
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 80
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 80
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 80
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 81
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 81
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 81
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 82
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 83
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 84
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 85
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 87
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 92
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 95
6.3.5 Power Configuration ....................................................................................... 96
6.3.5.1 ACPI Configuration .................................................................................. 97
6.3.5.2 APM Configuration................................................................................... 98
6.3.6 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 101
6.3.7 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 104
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 105
6.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 108
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 108
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................111
6.7 CHIPSET ..................................................................................................................112
6.7.1 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ...............................................................112
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration.............................................................................115
6.8 EXIT........................................................................................................................116
7 SYSTEM MONITORING..........................................................................................118
7.1 IEI INTELLIGENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MODULE (ISMM)..................................119
7.1.1 What is iSMM..................................................................................................119
7.1.2 iSMM Features................................................................................................119

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7.2 COM PORT LED INDICATORS ................................................................................ 120
A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 121
A.1 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 122
A.2 PROCESSOR SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 123
A.3 SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 123
A.4 TOUCH SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 124
A.5 POWER SUPPLY MODULE....................................................................................... 125
A.6 WEBCAM SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 126
A.7 BLUETOOTH MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 127
B EXTERNAL CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................. 128
B.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 129
B.2 DVI CONNECTOR .................................................................................................. 129
B.3 KEYBOARD/MOUSE CONNECTOR .......................................................................... 129
B.4 LAN CONNECTORS ............................................................................................... 130
B.5 RJ-12 CASH DRAWER CONNECTOR ....................................................................... 130
B.6 SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS ................................................................................... 131
B.7 USB CONNECTOR.................................................................................................. 131
B.8 VGACONNECTOR ................................................................................................. 131
C SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 133
C.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................... 134
C.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 134
C.1.2 Anti-static Precautions.................................................................................. 135
C.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 135
C.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................... 135
C.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 136
D BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 138
D.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................... 139
E WATCHDOG TIMER............................................................................................... 142
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE........................................................ 145
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS ROHS
COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY................................................ 146

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G INDEX........................................................................................................................ 149

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-317AB-945 Flat Panel PC....................................................................2
Figure 1-2: AFL-317A Front View..................................................................................................5
Figure 1-3: AFL-317A Rear View...................................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: AFL-317A I/O Interface Connector Panel..................................................................6
Figure 1-5: AFL-317A Bottom View...............................................................................................7
Figure 1-6: AFL-317A Side View....................................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: AFL-317A Front Panel Dimensions (mm)...............................................................12
Figure 2-2: AFL-317A Side Panel Dimensions (mm..................................................................13
Figure 2-3: AFL-317A Top and Bottom Panel Dimensions (mm).............................................13
Figure 2-4: COM Ports and LED Indicators................................................................................15
Figure 2-5: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector........................................................................................16
Figure 2-6: External USB Ports...................................................................................................17
Figure 2-7: Keyboard and Mouse Connector.............................................................................17
Figure 2-8: SXGA Screen.............................................................................................................18
Figure 2-9: VGA Connector .........................................................................................................19
Figure 2-10: DVI Connector .........................................................................................................19
Figure 2-11: Audio Jacks.............................................................................................................20
Figure 2-12: Stereo Speakers......................................................................................................21
Figure 2-13: Power Supply Unit ..................................................................................................22
Figure 2-14: Power Connectors ..................................................................................................23
Figure 2-15: RJ-12 Connector .....................................................................................................23
Figure 2-16: PIFA Antenna...........................................................................................................25
Figure 4-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Rear).......................................................................34
Figure 4-2: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Bottom) ..................................................................34
Figure 4-3: CF Card Insert ...........................................................................................................35
Figure 4-4: Optical Drive Bracket Retention Screws ................................................................36
Figure 4-5: HDD Bracket Retention Screws...............................................................................37
Figure 4-6: 3.5” HDD Installation.................................................................................................37
Figure 4-7: Optical Drive Bracket Retention Screws ................................................................38
Figure 4-8: HDD Bracket Retention Screws...............................................................................38
Figure 4-9: 2.5" HDD Support Bracket........................................................................................39

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Figure 4-10: 2.5" HDD Installation...............................................................................................40
Figure 4-11: Optical Drive Bracket Retention Screws ..............................................................41
Figure 4-12: Attach Optical Drive Brackets ...............................................................................41
Figure 4-13: Rear Cover Retention Screws................................................................................42
Figure 4-14: Optical Drive Installation........................................................................................42
Figure 4-15: Clear CMOS Jumper ...............................................................................................45
Figure 4-16: COM1, COM4, COM5 and COM6 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations.....................47
Figure 4-17: COM6 RX Function Select Jumper Location........................................................49
Figure 4-18: COM6 TX Function Select Jumper Pinout Location............................................50
Figure 4-19: COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Location................................51
Figure 4-20: Back Cover Retention Screws...............................................................................52
Figure 4-21: AT/ATX Switch.........................................................................................................53
Figure 4-22: Plastic Back Cover Retention Screws ..................................................................54
Figure 4-23: Camera Bracket Retention Screws .......................................................................55
Figure 4-24: Board Camera Removal..........................................................................................55
Figure 4-25: Camera Brackets.....................................................................................................56
Figure 4-26: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................57
Figure 4-27: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................58
Figure 4-28: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................59
Figure 4-29: AFL-317A Panel Opening.......................................................................................60
Figure 4-30: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................60
Figure 4-31: AFL-317A Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes................................................62
Figure 4-32: LAN Connection......................................................................................................63
Figure 4-33: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................64
Figure 4-34: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................65
Figure 4-35: Preparing for Driver Installation............................................................................66
Figure 4-36: Driver Installation Starting Screen........................................................................67
Figure 4-37: Ready to Install Driver............................................................................................68
Figure 4-38: Driver Installs ..........................................................................................................69
Figure 4-39: Confirm Digital Signature.......................................................................................70
Figure 4-40: Installation Complete..............................................................................................71
Figure 4-41: Restart the computer..............................................................................................72
Figure 5-1: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Back)......................................................................76
Figure 5-2: Rear Panel Retention Screws (Bottom) ..................................................................76
Figure 5-3: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................77

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Figure 7-1: iSMM........................................................................................................................ 119

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL-317A Series System Specifications..................................................................10
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................43
Table 4-2: Preconfigured Jumpers .............................................................................................44
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................45
Table 4-4: COM1, COM4, COM5 and COM6 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Settings ...........................46
Table 4-5: RS-422 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................47
Table 4-6: RS-485 Pinouts ...........................................................................................................47
Table 4-7: COM6 RX Function Select Jumper Settings............................................................48
Table 4-8: COM6 TX Function Select Jumper Settings.............................................................50
Table 4-9: COM6 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Settings....................................51
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................81

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 AFOLUX AFL-317AB/W Series Flat Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFOLUX AFL-317AB-945 Flat Panel PC
The AFL-317AB-945 and AFL-317AW-945 (AFL-317A) are Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
powered flat panel PCs with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. Both AFL-317A
models are designed for easy and simplified integration in to kiosk and point-of-sales
(POS) applications.
An Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel® ICH7
input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support.
The system comes with 1.0 GB 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 eight external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a
variety of external peripheral devices. A VGA and DVI-I connector enable connectivity to
other monitors. Wi-Fi capabilities and an RJ-45 Ethernet connector ensure smooth
connection of the system to an external LAN.
A white or black AFL-317A is available to ensure the AFL-317A system blends into its
operational environment.

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1.1.1 Features and Model Variations
There are two models in the AFL-317A series. Both models feature the following:
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor
17" SXGA panel PC
Intel® 945G chipset
1GB DDR2 SDRAM preinstalled
802.11 a/b/g wireless module
Touch screen
Bluetooth
0.3 mega-pixel Webcam
RoHS compliance
There is both a black AFL-317A model and a white AFL-317A model. The model numbers
are listed below.
AFL-317AB-945-E2160/WT-R/1GB/D/160G Black
AFL-317AW-945-E2160/WT-R/1GB/D/160G White
1.1.2 Applications
The AFL-317A panel PCs are elegant yet sophisticated systems that are easily
implemented in commercial environments, industrial environments and corporate
environments.
1.1.3 Standard Features
Some of the standard features of the AFOLUX AFL-317A series flat panel PC include:
Built-in 0.3 mega-pixel Webcam with two digital microphones
Four standard RS-232 connectors with user configured pin 9 signals being set
as RI, +5.0 V or +12.0 V
Eight USB 2.0 ports
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
iSMM system health supervision API to track the system status
Built-in stereo speakers

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Bluetooth functionality
Touch screen option
Wireless LAN connectivity
IP 64 compliant front panel
AT or ATX power mode
RoHS compliant
1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 General Description
The stylish AFL-317A panel PC comprises of a screen, rear panel, top panel, bottom
panel and two side panels (left and right). An ABS/PC plastic front frame surrounds the
front screen. The rear panel provides screw holes for a wall-mounting bracket compliant
with VESA FDMI standard. An I/O interface panel on the rear panel of the AFL-317A
provides access to external interface connectors that include LAN, USB 2.0, serial port,
reset button, power connector and power switch.
1.2.2 Front Panel
The front side of the AFOLUX AFL-317A series is a flat panel TFT LCD screen
surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame. The top of the front panel has a 0.3 mega-pixel
Webcam with digital microphone and the bottom of the front panel features two speakers
for stereo sound.