protech PA-6980 Series User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
PA-6980 Series
POSSystemPoweredby
Intel®6th /7th Gen.Core,
Pentium® ,Celeron®Processor
PA-6980 Series M5

PA-6980 Series POS System
With LCD / Touchscreen
COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their
respective owners.
This manual is copyrighted in May, 2017. You may not reproduce or transmit in any
form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording.
DISCLAIMER
This user’s manual is meant to assist users in installing and setting up the system. The
information contained in this document is subject to change without any notice.
CE NOTICE
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC NOTICE
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.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly
approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate
such equipment.
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING! Some internal parts of the system may have high electrical voltage. And
therefore we strongly recommend that qualified engineers can open and disassemble the
system. The LCD and Touchscreen are easily breakable, please handle them with extra
care.

Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 About This Manual…........................................................
1-2
1-2 POS System Illustration….................................................
1-3
1-2-1 Panel PC………………………………………...
1-3
1-2-2 Normal Stand……………………………………
1-4
1-2-3 Printer Stand…………………………………….
1-5
1-2-4 Rear I/O View…………………………………...
1-7
1-3 System Specifications…....................................................
1-8
1-4 Safety Precautions….........................................................
1-13
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2-1 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table…................
2-2
2-2 Main Board Component Locations…...............................
2-4
2-3 How to Set the Jumpers….................................................
2-6
2-4 Main Board Connectors and Jumpers……………………
2-8
2-4-1 COM Port & VGA Connector…………………
2-8
2-4-2 COM Port RI and Voltage Selection…………..
2-11
2-4-3 i-Button Connector…………………………….
2-11
2-4-4 i-Button Function Selection…………………...
2-12
2-4-5 LAN & USB Port………………..……..……...
2-13
2-4-6 Internal USB 2.0 Connector…………………...
2-14
2-4-7 USB 3.0 Connector……………………………
2-15
2-4-8 Cash Drawer Connector………………………..
2-16
2-4-9 Cash Drawer Selection………………………...
2-17
2-4-10 Cash Drawer Power Selection…………………
2-21
2-4-11 2nd Display Power Port………………………..
2-22
2-4-12 Printer Power Port (option)……………….........
2-22
2-4-13 LED Connector………………...........................
2-23
2-4-14 System / CPU Fan Connector……………….....
2-24
2-4-15 Power Input Connector………………………...
2-25
2-4-16 Power Connector………………………............
2-26
2-4-17 Power Switch Connector………………………
2-27
2-4-18 External Speaker Connector…………………...
2-28
2-4-19 Speaker Selection…………………...................
2-29
2-4-20 Inverter Connector…………………..................
2-30
2-4-21 LVDS Connector…………………....................
2-31

Contents
2-4-22 LVDS Power Selection…………………...........
2-32
2-4-23 LVDS Backlight Type Selection………………
2-33
2-4-24 MSR / Card Reader Connector………………...
2-34
2-4-25 SATA & SATA Power Connector……………..
2-35
2-4-26 Touch Panel Connector………………………..
2-36
2-4-27 Touch Panel and USB9-1 Selection…………...
2-37
2-4-28 LVDS Output Resolution Selection…………...
2-38
2-4-29 Mini-PCIe / SATA Connector…………………
2-39
2-4-30 Mini-PCIe and USB6 Selection……………….
2-40
2-4-31 Embedded Display Port (EDP) Connector
(option)…………………………………………
2-41
2-4-32 Configuration / Recovery Selection……………
2-42
2-4-33 VCCIO / REFIN Selection…………………….
2-43
2-4-34 Clear CMOS Data Selection…………………..
2-44
2-4-35 GPIO Connector………………….....................
2-45
2-4-36 Audio Jack…………………..............................
2-45
2-5 Printer Board: PDAC-3100……………………………...
2-46
2-5-1 Power Supply Connector………………………
2-48
2-5-2 RS-232 Interface Connector…………………...
2-48
2-5-3 Auto-Cutter Connector…………………...........
2-49
2-5-4 USB Connector…………………......................
2-49
2-5-5 Thermal Head/Motor/Sensor Connector……….
2-50
2-5-6 Terminal Assignment Connector………………
2-52
2-6 Printer Board: MB-1030 series………………………….
2-53
2-6-1 Power Supply Connector………………………
2-55
2-6-2 RS-232 Interface Connector…………………...
2-55
2-6-3 Thermal Head/Motor/Sensor Connector………
2-56
2-6-4 Auto-Cutter Connector………………………...
2-58
2-6-5 Paper-Near-END Sensor Connector…………...
2-58
2-6-6 USB Interface Connector…………....................
2-59
2-6-7 Terminal Assignment Connector…………........
2-59
2-7 Printer Board: MB-1011 & MB-1013…………………...
2-60
2-7-1 Power Supply Connector………………………
2-62
2-7-2 RS-232 Interface Connector…………………...
2-62
2-7-3 Auto-Cutter Connector…………………...........
2-63
2-7-4 Thermal Head/Motor/Sensor Connector……….
2-63
2-7-5 Terminal Assignment Connector………………
2-66
2-7-6 USB Interface Connector………………………
2-66
2-8 VFD Board: MB-4103, LD720………………….............
2-67
2-8-1 Power Switch Selection………………………..
2-69
2-8-2 RS-232 Serial Interface Connector…………….
2-70

Contents
2-9 MSR Board: ID TECH…………………..........................
2-71
2-9-1 Main Connector………………………………..
2-71
2-10 MSR Board: MB-3012…………………........................
2-72
2-10-1 Information Button Reader…………………...
2-72
2-10-2 Output Connector………………….................
2-72
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE UTILITIES
3-1 Driver…............................................................................
3-2
3-1-1 Introduction……………………………………
3-2
3-1-2 Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility……
3-3
3-1-3 VGA Driver Utility…………………………….
3-4
3-1-4 LAN Driver Utility…………………………….
3-5
3-1-5 Sound Driver Utility…………………………...
3-6
3-1-6 Touch Screen Driver Utility……………………
3-7
3-1-7 Fingerprint Driver Utility (Optional)………......
3-8
3-2 Peripheral Devices…........................................................
3-9
3-3 API…................................................................................
3-75
3-4 API Functions…................................................................
3-81
CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP
4-1 Introduction…...................................................................
4-2
4-2 Entering Setup…...............................................................
4-4
4-3 Main……..........................................................................
4-6
4-4 Advanced ……..................................................................
4-8
4-5 Chipset….…………………………….............................
4-33
4-6 Security….........................................................................
4-46
4-7 Boot….……......................................................................
4-47
4-8 Save & Exit…...................................................................
4-51
APPENDIX A SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Easy Maintenance – HDD…………............................................
A-3
Easy Maintenance – Back Cover………………………………..
A-4
Easy Maintenance – CPU and Memory…………........................
A-6
Exploded Diagrams for 5-wire Analog Resistive Touch Panel:
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 POS Open & Close…………...
A-7
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 POS Stand……………………
A-8
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 120W Power Adapter………
A-9
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 PPC Open & Close…………...
A-10
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Mainboard……………………
A-12
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 LCD Holder…………………..
A-14
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 LCD Assembly………………..
A-16

Contents
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Touch Panel Assembly……….
A-17
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 HDD Module…………………
A-18
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Metal Back Cover…………….
A-19
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 2.5” SATA HDD……………..
A-20
Exploded Diagrams for Projected Capacitive Touch Panel:
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 POS Open & Close…………...
A-21
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 POS Stand……………………
A-22
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 120W Power Adapter………
A-23
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 PPC Open & Close…………...
A-24
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Mainboard…………………….
A-26
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 LCD Holder…………………..
A-28
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 LCD Assembly………………..
A-30
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Touch Panel Assembly……….
A-31
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 HDD Module…………………
A-32
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Metal Back Cover…………….
A-33
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 2.5” SATA HDD……………..
A-34
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 Printer Module………………..
A-35
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 MSR Module…………………
A-46
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 2nd Display…………………...
A-47
Exploded Diagram for PA-6980 VFD Module………………….
A-48
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Block Diagram…..........................................................................
B-2
Interrupt Map…............................................................................
B-3
DMA Channels Map….................................................................
B-9
I/O Map…....................................................................................
B-10
Watchdog Timer Configuration…................................................
B-13
Flash BIOS Update………...........................................................
B-16

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives you the information for the PA-6980. It also outlines
the system specifications.
The following sections are included:
 About This Manual
 POS System Illustration
- Panel PC
- Normal Stand
- Printer Stand
- Rear I/O View
 System Specifications
 Safety Precautions
Experienced users can jump to chapter 2 on page 2-1
for a quick start.
CHAPTER
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1-1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing our PA-6980 Series System. The PA-6980 is an updated
system designed to be comparable with the highest performance of IBM AT personal
computers. The PA-6980 provides faster processing speed, greater expandability and
can handle more tasks than before. This manual is designed to assist you how to install
and set up the whole system. It contains four chapters and two appendixes. Users can
configure the system according to their own needs.
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the background of this manual. It also includes
illustrations and specifications for the whole system. The final section of this chapter
indicates some safety reminders on how to take care of your system.
Chapter 2 System Configuration
This chapter outlines the location of motherboard components and their function. You
will learn how to set the jumper and configure the system to meet your own needs.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities
This chapter contains helpful information for proper installations of the Intel Utility,
VGA Utility, LAN Utility, Sound Utility, Touch Screen Utility and Fingerprint Utility
(Optional).
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup
This chapter indicates you how to change the BIOS configurations.
Appendix A System Assembly
This appendix gives you the exploded diagrams and part numbers of the PA-6980.
Appendix B Technical Summary
This appendix gives you the information about the allocation maps for the system
resources, Watchdog Timer Configuration, and Flash BIOS Update.

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1-2. POS SYSTEM ILLUSTRATION
Unit: mm
1-2-1. Panel PC
367.49
281.95
74.88
30.43

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1-2-2. Normal Stand
1-
Adjustable angle 0-68 degree
87.38
74.88 30.43
280.02
261.65
63.40°

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1-1-2-3. Printer Stand
367.49
87.38
74.88
30.43
298.42
281.95
60°
398.88

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Caution:
Please refer to the picture below to close the printer door properly.

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1-2-4. Rear I/O View
PRINT
PWR
COM4
DC IN
RJ11
DRW1-1
DRW
1-2
RJ45
COM
COM1
DRW1
VGA
USB1
USB0
USB2
USB3
LINE-OUT
COM3 COM2 LAN
eSATA
option
option

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1-3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
MAINBOARD (PB-6980)
System
CPU support 6th Gen Skylake 7th Gen Kabylake
• Intel® Core™ i5-6500
• Intel® Core™ i3-6100
• Intel® Pentium® G4400
• Intel® Celeron® G3900
• Intel® Core™ i7-7700
• Intel® Core™ i5-7500
• Intel® Core™ i3-7101E
• Intel® Pentium®
G4560
• Intel® Celeron®
G3930E
Core Logic Intel® H110 Chipset
Memory 2 x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot (up to 32GB)
Network 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T Fast Ethernet
OS Support • Windows 7 Pro for
Embedded Systems
• Windows Embedded
POSReady 7
• Windows Embedded 8.1
Industry Pro
• Windows 10 IOT
Enterprise
• Windows 10 IOT
Enterprise for Retail or
Thin Client
• Windows 10
• Windows 10 IOT
Enterprise
• Windows 10 IOT
Enterprise for Retail or
Thin Client
BIOS AMI SPI BIOS, 8Mbits with VGA BIOS
Power Supply 120 Watt power inside
System Weight 6.6 kg (POS), 5.3 kg (PPC)
Dimension (W x H x D) • 367.49 x 281.95 x 303.04mm (Normal Stand POS)
• 367.49 x 281.95 x 205.08mm (Printer Stand POS)
• 367.49 x 281.95 x 74.88mm (PPC)
Certificate FCC/CE

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I/O Ports
USB
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports
eSATA
(external SATA)
• 1 x eSATA port
Serial Port
• 3 x DB-9 (COM 2/3/4(option))
• 1 x RJ-45 (COM1)
• +5V/12V selectable
LAN
1 x RJ-45
VGA
1 x DB-15 VGA Interface
Cash Drawer
1 x RJ-11 (+12V/+24V selectable, default: +12V)
DC IN
1 x 4-pin DC Power Jack
Line-Out
1 x phone jack
Storage
HDD
1 x 2.5” SATA HDD
SSD
1 x 2.5” SATA SSD (Optional)
Display
15” TFT XGA LCD
Max. Resolution: 1024 x 768
Signal Interface: LVDS (18/24bit)
Touchscreen
5-wire Analog resistive or Projected Capacitive
Brightness
• Resistive Touchscreen:
Minimum
160 cd/m2
• Projected Capacitive Touchscreen:
Minimum
180 cd/m2
Tilt Angle
• 0-68 degree with normal stand
• 0-50 degree with printer stand

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Environment
Operating Temperature
0˚C ~35˚C (32˚F ~95˚F)
Storage Temperature
-20˚C ~60˚C (-4˚F ~140˚F)
Humidity
20%~90%
Optional Accessories
Printer
2” or 3” easy loading thermal printer with Auto
cutter
MSR & iButton
JIS-I or II, ISO Track1+2+3 (PS/2 interface)
2nd Display
• 8” LCD (Resolution: 800 x 600)
• 10.4” LCD (Resolution: 800 x 600)
• 15” LCD (Resolution: 1024 x 768)
Customer Display
• Interface: RS-232C Baud Rate: 9600/19200 bps
Placement: 20 columns and 2 lines, each column
is 5 x 7 dots
• Standard Code
CP-437, Katakana, CP-737, CP-850, CP-852,
CP-857, CP-860, CP-862, CP-863,CP-865, CP-
866, CP-1250, CP-1251, CP-1252, CP-1253,
CP-1254, CP-1255, CP-1257
• International Characters
USA, FRANCE, GERMANY, UK, DENMARK
I, SWDEN, ITALY, SPAIN I, JAPAN,
NORWAY, DENMARK II, SPAIN II, LATIN,
KOREA, RUSSIA, SLAVONIC

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Printer
2” or 3” easy loading thermal printer with auto-
cutter
Printer:
Items
Specifications
Printing method
Thermal dot line printing
Printing accuracy
1mm /5M
Paper feed pitch
0.0625 mm
Maximum Paper-Roll
thickness
80mm
Total dots per line &
Printable dots per
line
2inch 432 dots;
3inch 576 dots
Maximum print
speed
2inch 200 mm/s;
3inch 170 mm/s
Print width
2inch 54 mm;
3inch 72mm
Paper width
2inch 58 +0/-1 mm;
3inch 80 +0/-1 mm

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Auto-cutter:
Items
Specifications
Paper cutting method
Slide cutting
Type of paper cutting
Full cut and Partial cut
(1.5 ± 0.5 mm tab left at
the center)
Paper curling
tendency
Fixed blade side and
Movable blade side
Minimum paper core
diameter
φ8 mm (paper thickness:
75μm or thin)
φ18 (paper thickness:
thicker than 75μm)
Minimum paper
cutting length
10 mm
Cutting processing
time
Approx. 0.5 s/cycle
Cutting frequency
1 cut/2 s max.
• Standard Code
CP-437, CP-850, CP-857, CP-737, CP-852, CP-
860,CP-862, CP-863, CP-865, CP-866, CP-
1250,CP-1251, CP-1252, CP-1253, CP-1254,
CP-1257, Katakana
• KANJI
JAPANESE (SHIFT-JIS) Code,
TRADITIONAL CHINESE Code
• International Characters
USA, FRANCE, GERMANY, UK, DENMARK
I, SWDEN, ITALY, SPAIN I, JAPAN,
NORWAY, DENMARK II, SPAIN II, LATIN
AMERICA, KOREA, RUSSIA, SLAVONIC
Fingerprint
8-bit grayscale reader

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1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following messages are safety reminders on how to protect your systems from
damages, and extending the life cycle of the system.
1. Check the Line Voltage
(1) The operating voltage for the power supply should be within the range of
100V to 240V AC; otherwise, the system may be damaged.
2. Environmental Conditions
(1) Place your PA-6980 on a sturdy, level surface. Be sure to allow enough
space around the system to have easy access needs.
(2) Avoid installing your PA-6980 Series POS system in extremely hot or cold
places.
(3) Avoid exposure to sunlight for a long period of time (for example, in a
closed car in summer time. Also avoid the system from any heating device.).
Or do not use the PA-6980 when it has been left outdoors in a cold winter
day.
(4) Bear in mind that the operating ambient temperature is between 0˚C and
35˚C (32˚F and 95˚F).
(5) Avoid moving the system rapidly from a hot place to a cold place, and vice
versa, because condensation may occur inside the system.
(6) Protect your PA-6980 against strong vibrations, which may cause hard disk
failure.
(7) Do not place the system too close to any radio-active device. Radio-active
device may cause signal interference.
(8) Always shut down the operating system before turning off the power.
3. Handling
(1) Avoid placing heavy objects on the top of the system.
(2) Do not turn the system upside down. This may cause the hard drive to
malfunction.
(3) Do no allow any objects to fall into this product.
(4) If water or other liquid spills into the product, unplug the power cord
immediately.