IEI Technology AFL2-12A-D525 Series User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
AFL2-12A-D525
MODEL:
Fanless Flat Bezel Panel PC with 1.8 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor
TFT LCD, Wi-Fi, Touch Screen, RFID Reader, Dual GbE LAN
RS-232/422/485, Camera, RoHS
Rev. 1.00 - 16 September, 2011
User Manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
16 September, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 14
1.1AFL2-12A-D525 FLAT BEZEL PANEL PC OVERVIEW .............................................. 15
1.1.1 Model Variations.............................................................................................. 15
1.1.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 16
1.1.3 Applications ..................................................................................................... 16
1.2 EXTERNAL OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 17
1.2.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 17
1.2.1.1 LED Indicators.......................................................................................... 18
1.2.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 20
1.2.3 I/O Interface Panel .......................................................................................... 21
1.2.4 Top Panel and Side Panels............................................................................... 22
1.3 INTERNAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................... 23
1.4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 23
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 26
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 27
2.2 INTEL®ATOM™PROCESSOR................................................................................... 28
2.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS................................................................................. 28
2.3.1 Memory Support............................................................................................... 29
2.3.1.1 Installed Memory...................................................................................... 29
2.3.2 Storage Capacity.............................................................................................. 29
2.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 29
2.4.1 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 29
2.4.2 LAN Connectivity............................................................................................. 30
2.4.3 External USB Connectors................................................................................ 30
2.5 TOUCHSCREEN LCD................................................................................................. 31
2.5.1 Monitor ............................................................................................................ 31
2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module....................................................................................... 31
2.6AUDIO ...................................................................................................................... 31
2.6.1 Audio Codec Controller................................................................................... 31
2.6.2 Stereo Speakers................................................................................................ 32

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2.7 SYSTEM POWER ....................................................................................................... 32
2.7.1 Power Mode..................................................................................................... 32
2.7.1.1 ATX Power Mode (Default)...................................................................... 32
2.7.1.2 AT Power Mode ........................................................................................ 32
2.7.2 Power Adapter................................................................................................. 33
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 34
3.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
3.1.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................... 35
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 39
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 40
4.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 40
4.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION STEPS ............................................................. 41
4.4 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 41
4.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 44
4.6AT/ATX MODE SELECTION...................................................................................... 47
4.6.1 AT Power Mode................................................................................................ 47
4.6.2 ATX Power Mode............................................................................................. 47
4.7 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM..................................................................................... 48
4.8 POWERING OFF THE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 48
4.9 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 48
4.9.1 Wall Mounting.................................................................................................. 49
4.9.2 Panel Mounting................................................................................................ 52
4.9.3 Arm Mounting .................................................................................................. 53
4.9.4 Cabinet and Rack Installation ......................................................................... 54
4.10 BOTTOM PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................ 56
4.10.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 56
4.10.2 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 57
4.10.2.1 DB-9 Serial Port Connection.................................................................. 57
4.10.2.2 RJ-45 Serial Port Connection.................................................................. 58
4.10.3 USB Device Connection................................................................................. 59
5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 61
5.1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 62
5.2ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 62

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5.3 TURN OFF THE POWER.............................................................................................. 63
5.4 OPENING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 63
5.4.1 Removing the Back Cover................................................................................ 63
5.4.2 Removing the Internal Aluminum Cover.......................................................... 64
5.5 REPLACING COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 65
5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement ......................................................................... 65
5.5.2 WLAN Card Replacement ................................................................................ 66
5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS..................................................................................... 70
6 AMI BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 71
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 72
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 72
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 72
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 73
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 73
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 73
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 74
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 75
6.3.1 ACPI Settings................................................................................................... 76
6.3.2 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 77
6.3.3 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 79
6.3.4 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 80
6.3.5 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 82
6.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration....................................................................... 82
6.3.6 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................... 85
6.3.7 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 86
6.4 IEI FEATURE............................................................................................................. 88
6.5 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 89
6.5.1 Host Bridge Configuration .............................................................................. 90
6.5.2 South Bridge Configuration............................................................................. 91
6.5.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion............................................................................. 93
6.6 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 95
6.7 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 97
6.8 SAVE &EXIT............................................................................................................ 99
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 101

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7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 102
7.2 STARTING THE DRIVER PROGRAM .......................................................................... 102
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 102
7.4 GRAPHICS DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 107
7.5AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................111
7.6 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER..........................................................................................113
7.6.1 Calibrating the Touch Screen..........................................................................117
7.7AMCAP DRIVER INSTALLATION ..............................................................................119
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 122
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 123
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions........................................................................... 123
A.1.2 CPU Temperature Warning ........................................................................... 124
A.1.3 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 124
A.1.4 Product Disposal........................................................................................... 125
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 125
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning............................................................................ 125
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools............................................................................................... 126
B BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 127
B.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 128
C ONE KEY RECOVERY........................................................................................... 130
C.1 ONE KEY RECOVERY INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 131
C.1.1 System Requirement ...................................................................................... 132
C.1.2 Supported Operating System......................................................................... 133
C.2 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS........................................................................ 134
C.2.1 Hardware and BIOS Setup............................................................................ 134
C.2.2 Create Partitions........................................................................................... 135
C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications..................................... 138
C.2.4 Build-up Recovery Partition.......................................................................... 139
C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image ...................................................................... 141
C.3 SETUP PROCEDURE FOR LINUX.............................................................................. 146
C.4 RECOVERY TOOL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 149
C.4.1 Factory Restore............................................................................................. 151
C.4.2 Backup System............................................................................................... 152

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C.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup.............................................................................. 153
C.4.4 Manual .......................................................................................................... 154
C.5 OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................................ 154
C.5.1 Using AHCI Mode or ALi M5283 / VIA VT6421A Controller ...................... 154
C.5.2 System Memory Requirement........................................................................ 157
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 158
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 161
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 162

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC.......................................................................15
Figure 1-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Front View......................................................................................17
Figure 1-3: LED Indicators...........................................................................................................18
Figure 1-4: Function Keys ...........................................................................................................19
Figure 1-5: AFL2-12A-D525 Rear View .......................................................................................20
Figure 1-6: AFL2-12A-D525 I/O Interface Panel.........................................................................22
Figure 1-7: Top Panel View..........................................................................................................22
Figure 1-8: Side Panel Views.......................................................................................................23
Figure 2-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Dimensions (mm) ..........................................................................27
Figure 2-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Dimensions (mm) cont..................................................................28
Figure 2-3: COM Ports..................................................................................................................29
Figure 2-4: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors......................................................................................30
Figure 2-5: External USB Ports...................................................................................................30
Figure 2-6: LCD Screen................................................................................................................31
Figure 2-7: Audio Jack.................................................................................................................32
Figure 4-1: HDD Cover Retention Screws..................................................................................42
Figure4-2: HDD Bracket Screw....................................................................................................42
Figure4-3: Removing the HDD Bracket ......................................................................................43
Figure 4-4: Inserting the HDD......................................................................................................43
Figure4-5: Securing the HDD.......................................................................................................44
Figure 4-6: HDD Cover Retention Screws..................................................................................45
Figure4-7: CF Card Slot Location ...............................................................................................46
Figure 4-8: Inserting the CF Card................................................................................................46
Figure 4-9: AT/ATX Switch Location...........................................................................................47
Figure 4-10: Wall-mounting Bracket...........................................................................................49
Figure 4-11: Chassis Support Screws........................................................................................51
Figure 4-12: Secure the Panel PC...............................................................................................51
Figure 4-13: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws.........................................................53
Figure 4-14: Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes..................................................................54
Figure 4-15: The Rack/Cabinet Bracket......................................................................................55
Figure 4-16: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket..........................................................................55

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Figure 4-17: Install into a Rack/Cabinet .....................................................................................56
Figure 4-18: LAN Connection......................................................................................................57
Figure 4-19: DB-9 Serial Port Connector....................................................................................58
Figure 4-20: RJ-45 Serial Port Connector ..................................................................................59
Figure 4-21: USB Device Connection.........................................................................................60
Figure 5-1: Back Cover Retention Screws.................................................................................64
Figure5-2: Internal Cover Retention Screws..............................................................................65
Figure 5-3: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................66
Figure5-4: Removing the Antennas............................................................................................67
Figure5-5: Releasing the WLAN Card.........................................................................................67
Figure5-6: Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................68
Figure5-7: Attaching the Antennas.............................................................................................69
Figure 7-1: Chipset Driver Screen............................................................................................ 103
Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen........................................................................... 104
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 104
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Read Me File ................................................................................. 105
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ......................................................................... 106
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen............................................................ 106
Figure 7-7: Graphics Driver Read Me File............................................................................... 107
Figure 7-8: Graphics Driver Setup Files Extracted ................................................................ 108
Figure 7-9: Graphics Driver Welcome Screen ........................................................................ 108
Figure 7-10: Graphics Driver License Agreement.................................................................. 109
Figure 7-11: Graphics Driver Read Me File............................................................................. 109
Figure 7-12: Graphics Driver Setup Operations..................................................................... 110
Figure 7-13: Graphics Driver Installation Finish Screen ....................................................... 111
Figure 7-14: Audio Driver Welcome Screen............................................................................ 112
Figure 7-15: Audio Driver Installation...................................................................................... 112
Figure 7-16: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 113
Figure 7-17: Touch Screen Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................. 114
Figure 7-18: Touch Screen Driver License Agreement.......................................................... 114
Figure 7-19: Touch Screen Driver Choose Install Location.................................................. 115
Figure 7-20: Touch Screen Driver Installation Screen........................................................... 116
Figure 7-21: Touch Screen Driver Update Complete............................................................. 116
Figure 7-22: PenMount Monitor Icon....................................................................................... 117
Figure 7-23: PenMount Monitor Popup Menu......................................................................... 117

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Figure 7-24: Configuration Screen........................................................................................... 118
Figure 7-25: Calibration Initiation Screen ............................................................................... 118
Figure 7-26: Calibration Screen ............................................................................................... 119
Figure 7-27: AMCap Driver Welcome Screen ......................................................................... 120
Figure 7-28: AMCap Driver Choose Install Location.............................................................. 120
Figure 7-29: AMCap Driver Installation Complete.................................................................. 121
Figure C-1: IEI One Key Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................ 131
Figure C-2: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 135
Figure C-3: Recovery Tool Setup Menu .................................................................................. 136
Figure C-4: Command Mode..................................................................................................... 136
Figure C-5: Partition Creation Commands.............................................................................. 137
Figure C-6: Launching the Recovery Tool.............................................................................. 139
Figure C-7: System Configuration for Windows .................................................................... 139
Figure C-8: Build-up Recovery Partition................................................................................. 140
Figure C-9: Press any key to continue.................................................................................... 140
Figure C-10: Press F3 to Boot into Recovery Mode............................................................... 141
Figure C-11: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 141
Figure C-12: About Symantec Ghost Window........................................................................ 142
Figure C-13: Symantec Ghost Path ......................................................................................... 142
Figure C-14: Select a Local Source Drive ............................................................................... 143
Figure C-15: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ...................................................... 143
Figure C-16: File Name to Copy Image to ............................................................................... 144
Figure C-17: Compress Image.................................................................................................. 144
Figure C-18: Image Creation Confirmation............................................................................. 145
Figure C-19: Image Creation Process...................................................................................... 145
Figure C-20: Image Creation Complete................................................................................... 145
Figure C-21: Press Any Key to Continue ................................................................................ 146
Figure C-22: Partitions for Linux.............................................................................................. 147
Figure C-23: System Configuration for Linux......................................................................... 148
Figure C-24: Access menu.lst in Linux (Text Mode).............................................................. 148
Figure C-25: Recovery Tool Menu ........................................................................................... 149
Figure C-26: Recovery Tool Main Menu.................................................................................. 150
Figure C-27: Restore Factory Default...................................................................................... 151
Figure C-28: Recovery Complete Window.............................................................................. 151
Figure C-29: Backup System.................................................................................................... 152

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Figure C-30: System Backup Complete Window ................................................................... 152
Figure C-31: Restore Backup ................................................................................................... 153
Figure C-32: Restore System Backup Complete Window..................................................... 153
Figure C-33: Symantec Ghost Window ................................................................................... 154

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Model Variations .............................................................................16
Table 1-2: LED Indicators ............................................................................................................19
Table 1-3: Function Key Descriptions........................................................................................20
Table 1-4: System Specifications................................................................................................25
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................73

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1 Introduction
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1

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1.1 AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC Overview
Figure 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Flat Bezel Panel PC
The AFL2-12A-D525 is an Intel® Atom™ powered flat bezel panel PC with a rich variety of
functions and peripherals. The AFL2-12A-D525 is designed for easy and simplified
integration into kiosk and point-of-sales (POS) applications.
An Intel® Atom™ D525 graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel®
ICH8-M input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O
support. The system comes with 1.0 GB of preinstalled DDR3 SDRAM ensuring smooth
data throughputs with reduced bottlenecks and fast system access.
Three serial ports and four external USB 2.0 ports ensure simplified connectivity to a
variety of external peripheral devices. Wi-Fi capabilities and dual RJ-45 Ethernet
connector provide the system with smooth connection to an external LAN. An optional
MSR card reader can equip the system for scanning credit cards, identification cards,
loyalty cards, gift cards, and more.
1.1.1 Model Variations
The model variations of the AFL2-12A-D525 Series are listed below.

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Model No. Touch Screen Type Optional Features
AFL2-12A-D525/PC-EM/1G-R10 Projective capacitive EM card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/PC-MF/1G-R10 Projective capacitive MIFARE card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/PC/1G-R10 Projective capacitive N/A
AFL2-12A-D525/R-EM/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive EM card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/R-MF/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive MIFARE card reader
AFL2-12A-D525/R/1G-R10 5-Wire Resistive N/A
Table 1-1: AFL2-12A-D525 Model Variations
1.1.2 Features
The AFL2-12A-D525 features are listed below:
12.1” 600 cd/m2 XGA LCD
Intel® Atom™ D525 processor
Intel® ICH8M chipset
1.0 GB 800 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM preinstalled (4 GB maximum)
RFID module compatible with EM or MIFARE cards
Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some
reason
IP 65 compliant front panel
AT orATX power mode
5-Wire Resistive or Projected Capacitive type touch screen
RoHS compliance
Auto-dimming control
1.3 megapixel webcam
1.1.3 Applications
AFL2-12A-D525 Series panel PCs are elegant, sophisticated systems that can be easily
implemented in commercial, industrial and corporate environments.

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1.2 External Overview
1.2.1 Front Panel
The front side of the AFL2-12A-D525 is a flat bezel panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by
an ABS/PC plastic frame.
Figure 1-2: AFL2-12A-D525 Front View

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1.2.1.1 LED Indicators
There are fifteen LED indicator lights located along the front of the LCD screen (Figure
1-3).
Figure 1-3: LED Indicators
The descriptions of each LED indicator are listed below.
LED Indicator Description
Power Shows power on/off status.
AT/ATX Mode Shows the power mode status. Controlled by theAT/ATX
power mode switch.
CPU Temperature Alert BLUE: CPU temperature is normal.
RED: CPU temperature is too high.
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi module is enabled or disabled. Controlled by the
BIOS. See Section 6.5.2
RFID The optional RFID reader is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the hot keys. See Table 1-3
Bluetooth The Bluetooth module is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the BIOS. See Section 6.5.2
Auto-Dimming The auto-dimming function is enabled or disabled.
Controlled by the remote control
Microphone The microphone is enabled or disabled. Controlled by the
BIOS. See Section 6.5.2

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LED Indicator Description
Audio Mute Lights on when the audio is turned off. Controlled by the
hot keys. See Table 1-3
Function
LCD On/Off
Audio Volume Down
Audio Volume Up
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Shows the status of the function key below the LED
indicator. Blinks when the corresponding button is pushed.
Table 1-2: LED Indicators
NOTE:
If the CPU temperature alert LED shows in red, the user must lower the
environments temperature or close some running applications to cool
down the CPU.
The corresponding Function Keys are located under the bottom right hand corner of the
LCD screen (Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4: Function Keys

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The Function Keys are described in Table 1-3:
Key Combination Function Key Description
Fn + LCD On/Off RFID Enable/Disable
Fn + Audio Volume Down Audio Mute
Fn + Audio Volume Up Camera Enable/Disable
Fn + Brightness Down Mini USB / MicroSD Enable/Disable
Fn + Brightness Up Power On/Off
Note: To power on the system, hold down the Fn +
Brightness buttons for 3 seconds. To power down the
system, hold down the FN + Brightness buttons for six
seconds.
Table 1-3: Function Key Descriptions
1.2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting.
Refer to Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5: AFL2-12A-D525 Rear View