VarTech Systems VTPC104P User manual

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VARTECH
S Y S T E M S I N C.
10.4” Panel Mount PC
Model VTPC104P / PS
User’s Guide
Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Panel Mount PC

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Revision History
Date Rev No Summary Page
10/16/08 00 First Issue
03/30/09 01 Corrected connections illustration 7
07/16/10 02 Changed specifications to reflect hardware change

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Safety Instructions
Read the Safety Instructions carefully and keep it for use later.
The chassis metalwork of the module must be installed properly to the main earthing termination
for Class 1 equipment.
Care must be exercised in the application of the system to prevent overheating. Ensure that the
ambient temperature around the system does not exceed 50°C and provide adequate means of
ventilation to achieve this.
When cleaning cut off the electrical supply at all times. Never use liquid or aerosol detergent,
use a soft damp cloth instead.
Never insert anything metallic into the chassis openings. This may create an electric shock
hazard or hazard from rotating fan blades.
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the system. There are no user adjustable
components inside, only a qualified technician should open the system’s case.
Openings in the system enclosure are to allow for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these
openings should not be blocked or covered.
If the system does not operate normally – in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells
coming from it – disconnect it immediately.
Do not put pressure on the LCD panel screen because it is very fragile.
Always handle the system with care when moving it.
Take care that the system is disposed of correctly at the end of its life. If in doubt refer to your
local ordinances or regulations for proper disposal.
A socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Cleaning the LCD monitor
To clean the LCD panel:
Wipe the screen gently with a clean lens brush made of camel hair, or a soft, clean, lint free
cloth. This is to remove dust and other particles without scratching the LCD panel.
If it is still not clean, then wipe with a damp lint free cloth and blow on it to dry.
Do not clean the panel with a keton-type material (e.g. acetone), or ethyl toluene, ethyl acid, methyl
or chloride. These may damage the LCD panel.
Do not apply pressure to the LCD panel.

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Standard Technical Specifications:
LCD Monitor:
Size / Type 10.4” SVGA TFT LCD
Native Resolution 800 x 600
Contrast Ratio 600:1
Viewing Angles Horizontal: 80°
Vertical: 80°
Pixel Pitch 0.264mm
Brightness (typical) 400 cd/m²
Response Time (typical) 25ms
Colors Supported 16.8 million
Computer System:
CPU
System Chipset
Front-Side Bus
BIOS
System Memory
Onboard Multi I/O
CompactFlash Socket
Display
Watchdog Timer
Ethernet
Audio
Power Management
Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4500 2.30 GHz 800MHz FSB
Intel Cantiga GM/GL45 and ICH9M
677/800/1066 MHz
AMI 8Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play
One 204-pin unbuffered 2GB DDR3 PC3-8500 SO-DIMM
Serial Ports: Two ports for RS-232
Two SATA-150 connectors
One CompactFlash Type II Socket
CRT Connector capable of supporting up to 1600x1200 dpi
1~255 seconds; up to 255 levels
Dual port with RTL8111B for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet
AC’97 Audio compliant via ALC203(requires optional connector)
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

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Power Input 90 - 220VAC 1.5A 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 48W
Temperature Operational: 32°F to 122°F 0°C to 60°C
Storage: -4°F to 149°F -20°C to 75°C
Humidity Operational: 20 to 40°C, 90% RH NC
Storage: 5 to 65°C, 28% RH NC
Installation of Your Panel PC
Packaged with each carton will be:
1 - VTPC104P / PS
1 - AC Power Cable
1 - #10-32 Mounting Hardware
1 - Users Guide (Printed or on CD)

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BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS OR APPLYING POWER,
FIRST READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL
Panel Mount Procedure
Panel Mounting Procedure:
1- Cut and drill the panel (refer to the panel mount drawing, Figure A). Measurements are
provided in inches and millimeters.
Panel Mounting Cutout:
1- If access to the bottom of the enclosure is not available following installation, attach the
power and all necessary cables to the bottom side of the enclosure at this time.
2- Install the enclosure in the prepared cutout.
3- Secure the enclosure using the lock nuts and washers, supplied with the unit, behind the
holes running along the sides and the top and bottom of the cutout in the panel. Extra lock
nuts and washers are provided.
NOTE: Use #10-32 nuts for mounting.
4- Tighten all mounting hardware to a torque of 24 inch-pounds.
ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide a
proper panel seal and avoid potential damage. Vartech Systems assumes no responsibility for
water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to
improper installation.
5- Attach the power, video and system cables to the bottom side of the enclosure if you have
not already done so.

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Panel Mount Drawing: Detail –A–

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Connections to the Panel Mount PC
Bottom Rear View
- Connector Panel -
Power Connection (Power In)
The Panel Mount PC includes an AC line cord which is 6ft long. The power input receptacle is
located on the bottom rear panel of the system.
Serial Connections (COM1, 2,)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with three serial connectors. COM1-COM3 are configured for
RS-232. The connectors are 9 pin female connectors and can be set up for any baud rate from
300 to 19.2 baud. The connector is located on the bottom panel of the system.
Ethernet Connections (LAN 1 &2)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with two integrated Ethernet connectors. The interface will
support 10/100/1000 BaseT connection to a local area network (LAN). The Panel Mount PC is
supplied with two RJ-45 female connectors located on the bottom panel of the system.
USB Connections (USB1-4)
The Panel Mount PC is supplied with four USB 2.0 connectors located on the bottom front panel
of the system.
VGA Port
The 15-pin female VGA connector can be used to connect to any analog VGA monitor.

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Turning the system On and Off
Before connecting the Panel Mount PC to power, connect any peripheral devices. As a general
rule, any peripheral device should only be connected or disconnected when the Panel Mount PC
is off with the exception of any USB or 1394 peripheral.
The Panel Mount PC is turned on using the main On-Off rocket switch located on the bottom
rear panel. Once the Panel Mount PC main switch is turned on the computer power pushbutton
switch must be depressed for Windows to start. Windows must be properly shut down before
the main power switch is turned off to prevent the chance of corrupting files in the operating
system.
The Panel Mount PC is rated for continuous duty. However, to extend the life of the various
components and conserve power, it is highly recommended that the system be properly shut
down and power turned off when the Panel Mount PC is not in use.
LCD Monitor Warm-up Time
All LCD monitors need time to become thermally stable the first time you turn them on.
Therefore, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to
warm (be on) for at least 20 minutes before making any screen adjustments.
Maintenance
The Panel Mount PC is designed to provide optimum service and performance with minimal
maintenance including the occasional external cleaning. For cleaning the Panel Mount PC
enclosure follow the suggested guidelines.
General – NEVER use abrasive cleaners or solvent-based cleaners!! Use a clean soft cloth.
The Panel Mount PC should only be opened and serviced by a qualified technician. Keep the
area around the Panel Mount PC clear and free of excessive dirt or other contaminants. Do not
use water or any liquids on the Panel Mount PC.
Disposal – Once this product has reached the end of its lifecycle, check state and local
ordinances for proper disposal or contact manufacturer.

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AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY
This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system
configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility.
1.1 Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2. After you press the <Delete> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access
the other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and
Power menus.

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1.2 Navigation Keys
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
Note Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
1.3 Main Menu
When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always
return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options.
They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
System Time/Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System
Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>
key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY
format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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1.4 Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices.
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:
CPU Configuration
IDE Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
ACPI Configuration
APM Configuration
MPS Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
USB Configuration

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CPU Configuration
This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected
option.
Max CPUID Value Limit
You can enable this item to let legacy operating systems boot even without support
for CPUs with extended CPU ID functions.
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
This item helps you enable or disable the No-Execution
Page Protection Technology.
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech
This item helps you enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep
Technology.

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IDE Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration, and change the value of the selected
option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
Select one of the hard disk drives to configure IDE devices installed in the system
by pressing <Enter> for more options.
Hard Disk Write Protect
Set this option to protect the hard disk drive from being overwritten. The default
setting is Disabled.
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
Set this option to stop the AMIBIOS from searching for IDE devices within the
specified number of seconds. Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the settings to
allow for faster boot times. Adjust this setting until a suitable timing that
can detect all IDE disk drives attached is found.

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SuperIO Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the SuperIO Configuration, and change
the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right
side of the screen.
Serial Port1 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address
of serial port 1. The Optimal setting is 3F8/IRQ4. The Fail-Safe default setting
is Disabled.
Serial Port2 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address
of serial port 2. The Optimal setting is 2F8/IRQ3. The Fail-Safe setting is
Disabled.

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Hardware Health Configuration
This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration, and a description of the
selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
H/W Health Function
You can select this item Enabled for the Hardware Health Monitoring Device. The
Hardware Health Event Monitoring displays the temperature of CPU and System,
Fan Speed, Vcore, etc.

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ACPI Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI Configuration, and change the
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side
of the screen.
Suspend Mode
This item selects the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) state for system suspend.
Repost Video on S3 Resume
Set this value to allow video repost support. The default setting is Yes.
ACPI Version Features
Use this item to set the system to be complaint with the
ACPI 2.0 specification.
ACPI APIC support
This item allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (APIC).
Enabling this item makes the RSDT pointer list include the ACPI APIC table pointer.

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Disabled Set this value to prevent the chipset power
management and APM (Advanced Power
Mana
g
ement
)
features.
Enabled Set this value to allow the chipset power
management and APM (Advanced Power
Management) features. This is the default setting.
APM Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the APM Configuration, and change the
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side
of the screen.
Power Management/APM
Set this value to allow Power Management/APM support. The default setting is
Enabled.

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On/Off Pushing the power button turns the computer on or
off. This is the default setting. This is the default
settin
g
.
Standby Pushing the power button places the computer in
Standby mode.
Suspend Pushing the power button places the computer in
Suspend mode or Full On power mode.
Disabled This setting prevents the BIOS from initiating any
power saving modes concerned with the video display
or monitor.
Standby
This option places the monitor into standby mode after
the specified period of display inactivity has expired.
This means the monitor is not off. The screen will
appear blacked out. The standards do not cite specific
power ratings because they vary from monitor to
monitor.
Suspend
This option places the monitor into suspend mode after
the specified period of display inactivity has expired.
This means the monitor is not off. The screen will
appear blacked out. The standards do not cite specific
power ratings because they vary from monitor to
monitor, but this setting use less power than Standby
mode. This is the default setting.
Power Button Mode
This option specifies how the externally mounted power button on the front of
the computer chassis is used. The default setting is On/Off.
Restore on AC Power Loss
There are three selections available: Power Off, Power On and Last State. When
the setting is Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss;
when Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When the setting is
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.
Video Power Down Mode
This option specifies the Power State that the video subsystem enters when the
BIOS places it in a power saving state after the specified period of display
inactivity has expired. The default setting is Suspend.

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Disabled This setting prevents hard disk drive power down
mode.
Standby This option stops the hard disk drives from spinning
during a system standby.
Suspend This option cuts the power to the hard disk drives
during a system suspend. This is the default setting.
Disabled Set this value to prevent the computer system from
enterin
g
standb
y
mode. This is the default settin
g
.
1 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
standby mode after being inactive for 1 minute.
5 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
standby mode after being inactive for 5 minutes.
10 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
standby mode after being inactive for 10 minutes.
Disabled This setting prevents the system from entering suspend
mode. This is the default settin
g
.
1 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
suspend mode after being inactive for 1 minute.
5 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
suspend mode after being inactive for 5 minutes.
10 Min Set this value to allow the computer system to enter
suspend mode after being inactive for 10 minutes.
Hard Disk Drive Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power conserving state that the hard disk drive enters
after the specified period of hard drive inactivity has expired. The default setting is
Suspend.
Standby Time Out
This option specifies the length of time the system waits before it enters standby
mode. The default setting is Disabled.
Suspend Time Out (Minute)
This option specifies the length of time the system waits before it enters
suspend mode. The default setting is Disabled.
Resume On Ring
This item enables or disables the function of Resume On
Ring, this resumes the system through incoming calls.