protech PA-J501 User manual

USER
MANUAL
PA-J501
15.6" High Performance
POS Terminal
PA-J501 M2

PA-J501 15.6” High
Performance POS Terminal
COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective owners.
This manual is copyrighted in Apr. 2023. 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 may occur when the battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery
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. We strongly recommend that only
qualified engineers are allowed to service and disassemble
the system. If any damages should occur on the system and
are caused by unauthorized servicing, it will not be covered
by the product warranty.

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Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................. v
1Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 About This Manual ..................................................................... 1-2
2Getting Started .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Package List............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 System Overview ....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Panel PC ............................................................................. 2-3
2.2.2 Normal Stand Only.............................................................. 2-4
2.2.3 Normal Stand with 10.1" 2nd Display ................................. 2-5
2.3 System Specifications ................................................................ 2-6
2.4 Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 2-8
3System Configuration......................................................................... 3-1
3.1 System External I/O Ports Diagram ........................................... 3-2
3.2 Mainboard Component Locations & Jumper Setting ................. 3-3
3.3 How to Set Jumpers................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Main Board Connector & Jumper Quick Reference Table ......... 3-6
3.5 Setting Main Board Connectors and Jumpers ........................... 3-7
3.5.1 Power Switch ...................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2 DC IN Connector (DC In) .................................................... 3-7
3.5.3 1st Display Port (MDP1) ..................................................... 3-8
3.5.4 COM Ports (COM1, COM2)................................................ 3-9
3.5.5 COM Connector (COM3, COM4)........................................ 3-9
3.5.6 LAN Port (LAN1) ............................................................... 3-11
3.5.7 USB 2.0 Port (USB4) ........................................................ 3-12

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3.5.8 Dual USB 2.0 Ports (USB2).............................................. 3-13
3.5.9 Dual USB 3.0 Ports (USB1).............................................. 3-13
3.5.10 2nd Display Port (MDP2) ..................................................3-14
3.5.11 HDMI Port Connector (HDMI1)......................................... 3-15
3.5.12 Cash Drawer Port (DRW) ................................................. 3-16
3.5.13 Internal USB Wafer (JUSB9) ............................................ 3-19
3.5.14 Internal USB Wafer (JUSB7) ............................................ 3-20
3.5.15 M.2 M-Key Connector for SSD (M2_M1)..........................3-21
3.5.16 M.2 M-Key Connector for SSD (M2_M2)..........................3-23
3.5.17 M.2 E-Key Connector for Wi-Fi (M2_E1).......................... 3-25
3.5.18 Speaker Wafer (JSPK1).................................................... 3-27
3.5.19 Microphone Connector (JMIC1)........................................3-27
3.5.20 Power Output 24V Wafer (J24V_OUT1)...........................3-27
3.5.21 System LED Wafer (JSYS_LED1) .................................... 3-28
3.5.22 CPU Fan Wafer (CPU_FAN1)........................................... 3-28
3.5.23 Power Button Wafer (JPWRBTN1) ................................... 3-29
3.5.24 Battery Wafer (JBAT1) ...................................................... 3-29
3.5.25 System Reset Wafer (JRST1)........................................... 3-29
3.5.26 Cash Drawer Voltage Selection (JP3) ..............................3-30
3.5.27 Clear CMOS Data Selection (JCMOS1)...........................3-31
3.6 A/D Board Component Locations & Jumper Setting................ 3-32
3.7 A/D Board Connector & Jumper Quick Reference Table .........3-33
3.8 Setting A/D Board Connectors and Jumpers ........................... 3-34
3.8.1 1st Display Port Connector (MDP1)..................................3-34
3.8.2 Embedded DisplayPort Connector (JEDP2).....................3-35
3.8.3 Speaker Connector (JSPK1) ............................................3-36
3.8.4 Inverter Connector (JINV1)...............................................3-36
3.8.5 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)................................................. 3-37
3.8.6 USB 2.0 Connector (JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3)..................3-38

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3.8.7 Backlight Voltage Selection (JP_INV1).............................3-39
3.8.8 LVDS Panel Voltage Control Selection (JP_VDD1)..........3-39
3.8.9 LVDS Backlight Control Selection (JP1) ...........................3-40
4Software Utilities................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.1 Installing Intel®Chipset Software Installation Utility ........... 4-3
4.1.2 Installing Graphics Driver Utility.......................................... 4-4
4.1.3 Intel®Management Engine Components Installer Installation.
........................................................................................... 4-5
4.1.4 Installing LAN Driver Utility ................................................. 4-6
4.1.5 Installing Sound Driver Utility.............................................. 4-7
5BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.1.1 Accessing Setup Utility ................................................... 5-4
5.1.2 Main .................................................................................... 5-7
5.1.3 Advanced ............................................................................ 5-8
5.1.3.1 Advanced - CPU Configuration.....................................5-10
5.1.3.2 Advanced - PCH-FW Configuration.............................. 5-11
5.1.3.3 Advanced - Trusted Computing ....................................5-12
5.1.3.4 Advanced - ACPI Settings ............................................5-13
5.1.3.5 Advanced - F81967 Super IO Configuration ................5-14
5.1.3.6 Advanced - Hardware Monitor ...................................... 5-19
5.1.3.7 Advanced - F81967 Watchdog .....................................5-22
5.1.3.8 Advanced - S5 RTC Wake Settings.............................. 5-23
5.1.3.9 Advanced - USB Configuration..................................... 5-24
5.1.3.10 Advanced - Network Stack Configuration ..................... 5-25
5.1.3.11 Advanced - NVMe Configuration ..................................5-26
5.1.4 Chipset ..............................................................................5-27
5.1.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ................................. 5-28

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5.1.4.2 PCH IO Configuration ...................................................5-30
5.1.5 Security ............................................................................. 5-36
5.1.6 Boot................................................................................... 5-38
5.1.7 Save & Exit .......................................................................5-40
Appendix A System Diagrams ....................................................A-1
PPC Memory Maintenance.......................................................................A-2
PPC M.2 2280 Maintenance.....................................................................A-4
PA-J501 Memory Maintenance ................................................................A-5
PA-J501 M.2 2280 Maintenance ..............................................................A-7
How To Turn System Touchscreen ...........................................................A-8
2nd Display Assembly ..............................................................................A-9
VFD Module Assembly ...........................................................................A-12
iButton Module Assembly .......................................................................A-14
Fingerprint Module Assembly .................................................................A-15
Barcode Scanner Assembly ...................................................................A-16
MSR Module Assembly ..........................................................................A-17
POS Type Assembly Exploded Diagram ................................................A-18
PPC Type Assembly Exploded Diagram ................................................A-19
Appendix B Technical Summary ................................................B-1
Block Diagram ..........................................................................................B-2
Interrupt Map ............................................................................................B-3
I/O MAP ..................................................................................................B-18
Memory Map...........................................................................................B-20
Configuring WatchDog Timer .................................................................B-22
Flash BIOS Update.................................................................................B-26

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Revision History
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The revision history of PA-J501 User Manual is described below:
Version No. Revision History Date
M2 The description of Section 3.5.12 Cash Drawer
Port (DRW) has been revised. (Page 3-16) 2023/04/25
M1 Initial Release 2022/7/11

PA -J501 SERIES USER MANUAL
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1 Introduction
This chapter provides the introduction for PA-J501 system
as well as the framework of the user manual.
The following topic is included:
•About This Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing our PA-J501 system. The PA-J501 is an updated system
designed to be comparable with the highest performance of IBM AT personal
computers. The PA-J501 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 5 chapters and 2 appendixes. Users can
configure the system according to their own needs. This user manual is intended for
service personnel with strong hardware background. It is not intended for general
users.
The following section describes the structure of this user manual.
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the framework of this user manual.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter describes the package contents and system specifications, and illustrates
the physical appearances for PA-J501 system. Read the safety reminders carefully on
how to take care of your system properly.
Chapter 3 System Configuration
This chapter describes the locations and functions of the system main board
components. You will learn how to properly configure the connectors and system
configuration jumpers on the main board and configure the system to meet your own
needs.
Chapter 4 Software Utilities
This chapter introduces how to install Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility,
Graphics Driver Utility, Intel Management Engine Components Installer Driver
Utility, LAN Driver Utility, Serial IO Driver Utility and Sound Driver Utility.
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup
This chapter provides BIOS setup information.
Appendix A System Diagrams
This appendix provides the exploded diagrams and part numbers of PA-J501.
Appendix B Technical Summary
This appendix provides the information about the system block diagram, allocation
maps for system resources, Watchdog Timer Configuration and Flash BIOS Update.

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2 Getting Started
This chapter provides the introduction for the PA-J501
system as well as the framework of the user manual.
The following topic is included:
•About This Manual
•POS System Illustration
•System Specifications
•Safety precautions
Experienced users can jump to Chapter 3 on page 3-1
for a quick start.

Chapter 2 Getting Started
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2.1 Package List
If you discover any of the items listed below are damaged or lost, please contact
your local distributor immediately.
Item
Q’ty
PA-J501 POS System
1
Manual / Driver DVD
1

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2.2 System Overview
Unit: mm
2.2.1 Panel PC
Front View
375.68
235.51
Rear View
4-M4
VESA 75
VESA 75 101.26
Side View
24.50
60.50
194.94

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2.2.2 Normal Stand Only
Unit: mm
Front View Rear View
345
375.68
194
235.51
263.18
171.18
LAN HDMI
DC In
1st Dis. 2nd Dis.
COM2 COM1 DRW
Side View
24.50
287.73
39
36

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2.2.3 Normal Stand with 10.1" 2nd Display
Unit: mm
Front View Rear View
345
375.68
194
235.51
263.18
171.18
LAN HDMI
DC In
1st Dis. 2nd Dis.
COM2 COM1 DRW
Side View
198.79
268.29
287.43
24.5020.20
36
39

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2.3 System Specifications
System
CPU Support
Intel®Celeron®J6412 (fanless)
Memory
1 x DDR4 260-pin SO-DIMM slot (up to 16GB)
Network 
1 x RJ45, 10/ 100/1000 Mbps
1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230)
Storage
1 x M.2 2242 / 1 x M.2 2280
Audio
1 x 2W speaker
System Weight

PPC: 3.6 kg
POS: 4.23 kg
POS + 2nd Display: 5.33 kg
Dimensions
(W x H x D)

PPC: 375.68 x 235.51 x 60.5mm
POS: 375.68 x 287.43 x 194.95mm
POS + 2nd Display: 375.68 x 287.43 x 213.26mm
O.S. Support
Windows 10, Windows 11
Storage
SATA
1 x M.2 2242 / 1 x M.2 2280, SATA interface
I/O Ports
Display

1 x Mini DP for Primary display (for Protech original
display only)
1 x Mini DP for 2nd display (for Protech original
display only)
1 x HDMI 1.4
USB 
Rear I/O: 3 x USB 2.0 / 2 x USB 3.1
Side I/O: USB 2.0
Serial Ports 
2 x RJ45 (all support 5V/12V selectable under BIOS)
(RS-232 interface)
LAN
1 x 2.5G LAN (RJ45)
Cash Drawer 
1 x RJ11 (+12V or +24V selectable)
(default at +24V)
DC In
1 x 4-pin DC power jack (4pin, DIN)
Option 
1 x USB 2.0 or 1 x 24V Power USB (1A) or 1 x DC
Out (1A) or 1 x RJ-45 (RS232 interface)

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Add-ons
Customer Display
VFD kit, 20 columns x 2 lines STN LCD display
MSR
JIS I,II, ISO Track1+2+3 (USB interface)
2nd Display
10.1” with P-cap touch
Fingerprint
Silicon Fingerprint Module (USB interface)
iButton
iButton module (USB interface)
Scanner
2D: PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix
Display
Primary Display
15.6”, TFT LCD (Resolution: 1366 x 768)

Brightness: 220 cd/m²
Touchscreen
Bezel-free P-CAP touch panel (USB interface)
2nd Display
10.1” Monitor with Touch
Environment
EMC & Safety
CE / FCC
Operating Temp.
0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F)
Storage Temp.
-5°C ~ 60°C (23°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity
20% ~ 90%

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2.4 Safety Precautions
Before operating this system, read the following information carefully to protect your
systems from damages, and extend the life cycle of the system.
1. Check the Line Voltage
•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
•Place your PA-J501 on a sturdy, level surface. Be sure to allow enough space
around the system to have easy access needs.
•Avoid installing your PA-J501 system in extremely hot or cold places.
•Avoid direct sunlight exposure 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 PA-J501 when it has been left outdoors in a cold winter day.
•Bear in mind that the operating ambient temperature is between 0°C and 35°C
(32°F and 95°F).
•Avoid moving the system rapidly from a hot place to a cold place, and vice
versa, because condensation may occur inside the system.
•Protect your PA-J501 from strong vibrations which may cause hard disk failure.
•Do not place the system too close to any radio-active device. Radio-active
device may cause signal interference.
•Always shut down the operating system before turning off the power.
3. Handling
•Avoid placing heavy objects on the top of the system.
•Do not turn the system upside down. This may cause the hard drive to
malfunction.
•Do not allow any objects to fall into this device.
•If water or other liquid spills into the device, unplug the power cord
immediately.

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3 System Configuration
This chapter provides the information for the PA-J501 system.
It describes the jumper and connector settings, component
locations, and pin assignment.
The following topics are included:
•System External I/O Port Diagram
•Mainboard Component Locations & Jumper Setting
•How to Set Jumpers
•Setting Connectors and Jumpers

Chapter 3 System Configuration
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3.1 System External I/O Ports Diagram
Rear I/O
Side I/O
USB7 Power
Button
Open up the cover from the right side of PA-J501 Box as shown
and find the Side I/O USB7 and Power Button.
DC OUT USB Power USB COM
LAN
COM1
COM2
HDMI
DC In 2nd Display
Port
1st Display
Port
(optional)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 DRW
USB 2.0
1st Dis. DC In LAN HDMI
USB USB
COM2 COM1 DRW 2nd Dis.
USB