JHCTech ALAD-K2120T(P) User manual

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ALAD-K2120T(P)
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A1.0
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20170428
Colin Cheng

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy- righted 2016 by Shenzhen JHC
Technology Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Shenzhen JHC Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make
improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual
may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written
permission of Shenzhen JHC Technology Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be
accurate and reliable. However, Shenzhen JHC Technology Co., Ltd.assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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Product Warranty (2 years)
JHC warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than
repair personnel authorized by JHC, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper
installation.
JHC assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of JHC.s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing,most of our customers never need to use
our repair service. If an JHC product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the
warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement
materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU speed, JHC products
used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages
you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any helpful
information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise authorization) number
from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement Order Card and a
photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from JHC. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information. Test conditions for
passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure.
In order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of
CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the JHC web site at www.jhctech.com.cn where you can find the latest information about the
product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or JHC’s customer service center for technical support
if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (operating system, version,application software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages

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Contents
General Information............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3.1 General....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Display and Touch .....................................................................................................................3
1.3.3 Ethernet...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.4 Audio (Optional)........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.5 Power Consumption................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Environmental Specifications............................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Mechanical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Jumpers and connectors........................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Setting Jumpers..........................................................................................................................8
2.3 Jumper Location ...................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1 JP1/JP2: COM3/COM4 RS232 Power Select .......................................................................10
2.3.2 JP3: Power-on Select ............................................................................................................. 11
2.3.3 JP4:Clear COMS Data ......................................................................... 错误！未定义书签。
2.3.4 JP5 LCD BKLEN Level Select ...............................................................错误！未定义书签。
2.3.5 JP7:LCD Back light Power Select...........................................................错误！未定义书签。
2.3.6 JP8: M.2 Signal Select............................................................................................................. 13
2.4 I/O indication...................................................................................................................................... 14
Front view.................................................................................................................................................14
2.4.1 Ethernet Connector (LAN)......................................................................................................14
2.4.2 Power Input Connector (DC-IN).............................................................................................15
2.4.3 Power SW button Connector ...................................................................................................16
2.4.4 USB Connector........................................................................................................................16
2.4.5 COM1/2 Connector .................................................................................................................17
2.4.6 COM3/4 Connector .................................................................................................................18
2.4.7 SATA0 (SerialATA) Connector.......................................................................................................18
2.4.8 SATA(SerialATA) Power Connector............................................................................................... 19
2.4.9 Digital IO Connector .......................................................................................................................19
2.5 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5.1 HDD/SSD Installation............................................................................................................. 20
2.5.2 Installing SODIMM module....................................................................................................23
2.5.3 Installing mSATAFlash Card module.....................................................................................27
2.5.4 Panel Mounting........................................................................................错误！未定义书签。
BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................................................................35
3.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................................36
3.2 Default Configuration.........................................................................................................................36
3.3 Entering the BIOS Setup Utility......................................................................................................... 36
3.4 Legends...............................................................................................................................................37
3.5 Scroll Bar............................................................................................................................................ 37

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3.6 Sub menu............................................................................................................................................37
3.7 Getting Help........................................................................................................................................ 37
Insyde BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................................................ 37
System Date..............................................................................................................................................38
System Time.............................................................................................................................................38
3.9.1 ACPI Settings .................................................................................................................................. 39
3.9.2 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 40
Driver Installation.............................................................................................................................................57
4.2 Installation: ......................................................................................................................................... 58
SYSTEM RESOURCE..................................................................................................................................... 62
5.1 WDT Function.................................................................................................................................... 63

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General Information
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1.1 Introduction
ALAD-K2120T(P) is an intelligent, fanless embedded panel, powered by Intel®Skylake-U Celeron or Core
I3/I5/I7 CPU.
This product offers multiple I/O interface, there are 1*HDMI interface, 2*Giga Lan ports, 4*USB3.0 ports,
2*COM ports, 1*Mini PCIe socket is PCIex1 and USB signal and 1*M.2 socket.
ALAD-K2120T(P) supports 21.5 inch 1920*1080@60Hz TFT LCD, with projected capacitive touch screen,
1*2.5 inch SATAHDD driver bay and 1*M.2 for storage, DC 9~36V power input.
1.2 Features
1、Aluminum die-casting chassis, fanless design;
2、21.5'' LED TFT LCD, projected capacitive touch;
3、Intel®Celeron or Skylake-U Core I3/I5/I7 CPU;
4、1*DDR4 2133 SODIMM, MAX 16GB;
5、1*Mini PCIe(PCIe+USB), 1*M.2 2242 B-Key;
6、2*COM, 2*LAN, 4*USB3.0;
7、1*2.5'' HDD Bay, 1*M.2;
8、DC 9~36V power input;
9、Front ATX power button & rear power SW signal connector;
10、Flat bezel design, IP65 front panel;
11、Easy to assemble and disassemble HDD cover。
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General
CPU:
Intel®Skylake-U Core I3-6100U 2.3GHz, 2 cores and 4 threads, TDP 15W(Optional Celeron 3955U and
I5-6300U)
BIOS: SPI 64M bit flash ROM
System Memory:
1*DDR4 2133 SODIMM, MAX 16GB

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Watchdog Timer: 255-level interval timer, setup by software
Serial Ports: 2* RS232/422/485, D-sub 9 male, 2*RS232（Optional for 1*PCI/PCIe）
USB: 4* USB 3.0 Type A Port in rear
Expansion Interface:
1* Mini PCIe with PCIeX1\USB2.0 or SATA signal, support wifi and 3G etc. ,jumper to be mSATA
1*PCI/PCIe X4(X1 signal)( Optional)
1* M.2 2242 B-Key（PCIe+USB+SATA）
Storage: 1* 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD, SATA3.0 6Gbps; 1*M.2( SATA or PCIe signal)
1.3.2 Display and Touch
Chipset: Intel®HD Graphics 520
Display Memory: Shared system memory
HDMI Resolution: Up to 3840*2160 @30Hz
LCD：
Type
21.5 inch TFT LED
Resolution
1920*1080
Color
16.7M colors
Pixel Pitch(mm)
0.2475*0.2475
Brightness(cd/㎡)
250
Viewing Angle
89 degree(left), 89 degree(right), 89 degree(up), 89 degree(down)
Operating Temperature
0℃~50℃
Back light lifetime
40,000 hours

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TOUCH：
Type
Projected capacitive touch
Resolution
Gap less
Light transmittance
90%
Interface
USB
Power Consumption
+5 V @300 mA
OS
Windows and Linux
Click Lifetime
3000 million times
1.3.3 Ethernet
Chipset: Intel®I210AT PCI express gigabit Ethernet controller
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated
Interface: 2*RJ45
1.3.4 Audio (Optional)
Chip: RealtekALC888S-VD2-GR audio codec integrated
Speaker: 2*3W speaker out
1.3.5 Power Consumption
Input Voltage: DC 9~36V
Power Consumption:
TDP 12V/3.47A(Intel®I5-6300U CPU, 4GB DDR4 memory)
PowerAdapter:AC to DC 12V/5A, 60 W
Power Requirement: Minimum power input: DC 12V/3.6A
1.4 Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:
-10 ~ 55°C (Wide operating temperature mSATA/SSD )
0 ~ 50°C (Conventional operating temperature SSD&HDD)
Relative humidity: 10~95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F)

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Vibration loading during operation:
With SSD/mSATA: 1Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 hr/axis
Shock during operation:
–With SSD/mSATA: 10G, IEC 60068-2-64, half sine, 11 ms duration
EMC: CE, FCC Class A
1.5 Mechanical Specifications
ALAD-K2120T(P) Dimensions: Unit: mm
Figure 1.1

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Hardware Installation
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2.1 Introduction
The following sections show the internal jumper settings and the external connectors and pin assignments
for applications.
2.2 Jumpers and connectors
The ALAD-K2120T(P) Embedded Panel Computer consists of a JHC SBC (Single Board Computer)
board EPI-I901 that is housed in an aluminum plate chassis. Your HDD and SDRAM, are all readily
accessible by removing the aluminum cover. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be easily
completed after opening the chassis.
Warning: Do not remove any mechanical parts until you have verified that no power is flowing
within the Embedded Panel Computer. Power must be switched off and the power cord must be
unplugged.
Main board Internal Diagram-front side:
Figure 2.1-1 EPI-I901 Diagram-front side

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Main board internal diagram-back side
Figure 2.2 EPI-I901 diagram-back Side
2.2.1 Setting Jumpers
You can configure your ALAD-K2120T(P) to match the needs of your application by setting the jumpers.
A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip
(often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you
connect the pins with the clip. To open a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three
pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either pins 1 and 2 or pins 2 and 3.
Figure 2.3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
Figure 2.4
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the
best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative
before you make any changes.

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2.3 Jumper Location
The ALAD-K2120T(P) Embedded Panel Computer has a number of jumpers inside the chassis that
allows you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below lists the functions of the
various jumpers. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Figure 2.5 EPI-I901 Jumper
Jumpers
Jumper
Name
Description
JP1
COM3 RS232 Power Select
6-Pin Block
JP2
COM4 RS232 Power Select
6-Pin Block
JP3
Power-on Select
3-Pin Block
JP4
Clear CMOS Data Setting
3-Pin Block
JP5
LCD BKLEN Level Select
3-Pin Block
JP7
LCD Back light Power Select
6-Pin Block
JP8
M.2 Signal Select
3-Pin Block

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2.3.1 JP1/JP2:COM3/COM4 RS232 Power Select
Figure 2.10
JP1 (for COM 3) and JP2 (for COM 4) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232
or RS232 with power. The pin functions of Com 3 and COM 4 will vary according to JP1’s and
JP2’s setting respectively.
2.3.2 JP3: Power-on Select
JP3 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever
AC power comes in, connect pins 2 and 3 of JP3. If you want to use the power button, connect pins 1 and
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Figure 2.6
When using JP3 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system
may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
2.3.3 JP4: Clear COMS Data
Figure 2.7

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If you encounter the followings,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting,
pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
2.3.4 JP5: BKLEN Level Select
Figure 2.9
JP5 is used to select the level of BKLEN：3.3V or 5V.

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2.3.5 JP7:LCD Back light Power Select
Figure 2.8
JP7 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel.
Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP7 match the
LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
2.3.6 JP8:M.2 Signal Select
Figure 2.11
JP8 is used to select the M.2 signal.