AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC MODEL: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Fanless 8.4” Panel PC with 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ Processor TFT LCD, Wireless LAN, Touch Screen, Six USB Ports User Manual Page I Rev. 1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Revision Date Version Changes 1 October, 2012 1.02 Added Manual Conventions Added warning messages on page 22, 24 and 39. 5 October, 2010 1.01 Minor changes 9 September, 2010 1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Manual Conventions WARNING! Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below: WARNING: This is an example of a warning message.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC NOTE: These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as “NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary message. A note message is shown below: NOTE: This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A and Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2 1.1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 2 1.1.2 Application ......................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 2.7.1 Power Adapter ................................................................................................. 16 2.7.2 Power Connector ............................................................................................. 16 2.8 WIRELESS CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 16 3 UNPACKING ...............................................................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 5.6 REINSTALLING THE COVERS ..................................................................................... 44 6 AMI BIOS SETUP ....................................................................................................... 46 6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 47 6.1.1 Starting Setup...................................................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 87 B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................. 88 B.1.1 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 88 B.1.2 Explanation of Graphical Symbols.................................................................. 89 B.1.3 Classification..........
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Flat Panel PC ............................................................................2 Figure 1-2: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Front View .................................................................................4 Figure 1-3: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Rear View ..................................................................................4 Figure 1-4: AFL-08AH-N270-CR I/O Interface Connector Panel............................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 5-4: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation..........................................................................43 Figure 5-5: CF Card Location ......................................................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC List of Tables Table 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR System Specifications...............................................................8 Table 4-1: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................26 Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys ................................................................................................
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AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Flat Panel PC The AFL-08AH-N270-CR is Intel® Atom™ powered flat panel PC with a rich variety of functions and peripherals. An Intel® 945GSE graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) coupled with an Intel® ICH7-M input/output controller hub ensures optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support. The system comes with 1.0 GB of preinstalled DDR2 SDRAM and supports a maximum of 2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Six USB 2.0 ports Watchdog timer that triggers a system reset if the system hangs for some reason IPX0 compliant front panel Touch screen RoHS compliance 1.1.2 Application The AFL-08AH-N270-CR is designed for easy and simplified integration into a variety of medical settings including medical billing, administration, imaging, medical carts, and nurse stations. 1.2 External Overview 1.2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 1-2: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Front View 1.2.3 Rear Panel The rear panel provides access to retention screw holes that support the wall mounting. Refer to Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Rear View 1.2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 1 x Audio line-out connector 1 x Audio mic-in connector 1 x 12 V DC In connector 2 x LAN connectors 6 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x Power switch 1 x Reset button The external I/O interface connector panel is shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: AFL-08AH-N270-CR I/O Interface Connector Panel 1.2.5 Top Panel and Side Panels The top panel and side panels of AFL-08AH-N270-CR provide access to slots that support panel mount and rack mount (Figure 1-5).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 1-6: AFL-08AH-N270-CR Side View 1.3 Internal Overview The AFL-08AH-N270-CR has the following components installed internally: 1 x Motherboard 1 x 1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 1.4 System Specifications The technical specifications for the AFL-08AH-N270-CR systems are listed in Table 1-1. Specification AFL-08AH-N270-CR LCD Size 8.4” Max. Resolution 800 x 600 Contrast Ratio 600:1 2 Brightness (cd/m ) 450 LCD Color 262K Pixel Pitch (H x V) (mm) 0.213 x 0.213 Viewing Angle (H-V) 140 / 120 Backlight MTBF 50,000 hours SBC Model AFLMB-945GSE-N270-CR-R10 CPU 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor GMCH Intel® 945GSE Memory One 1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC EMC CE, FCC and CCC Safety CB Touch Screen Resistive Type 4-wire (touch controller is on board) Power Adapter 60 W Input: 100 VAC ~ 240 VAC @ 47 Hz ~ 63 Hz Output: 12 V DC @ 5 A Power Consumption 45 W I/O Ports and Switches 1 x 12 V DC input jack 1 x Audio line-out connector 1 x Audio mic-in connector 2 x RJ-45 for LAN 6 x USB 2.
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AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 2.2 Intel® Atom™ Processor A 45nm N270 Intel® Atom™ processor is installed in the system. The processor has a CPU speed of 1.6 GHz and a 533 MHz front side bus (FSB). The processor also comes with a 512 KB L2 cache and a 1.6 GHz L2 cache speed.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 2-2: Preinstalled DDR2 SO-DIMM 2.3.2 Additional Memory The Intel® 945GSE is capable of supporting one 200-pin 2.0 GB (max.) 533 MHz or 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM. If additional memory is required, please contact a sales representative and discuss the necessary system requirement. 2.3.3 Storage Capacity The AFL-08AH-N270-CR supports an easily installed CompactFlash® Type II (CF Type II) memory disk. 2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 2-3: RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors The PCIe lane from the Intel® ICH7 chipset of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR is interfaced to the Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers. The RTL8111CP controllers are then connected directly to the RJ-45 connectors on the bottom panel and provides external GbE connectivity. Some of the RTL8111CP controller features are listed below: Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Supports PCI Express™ 1.1 Fully compliant with IEEE 802.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 2-4: External USB Ports 2.5 Front Side 2.5.1 Monitor A LCD screen is installed on the front of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. The monitor maximum resolution is 800 x 600. The screen is shown in Figure 2-5 below. Figure 2-5: LCD Screen 2.5.2 Touch-Screen Module A controller for the 4-wire resistive touch screen is installed on the motherboard. The sensitive touch screen is accurate, reliable and durable.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 2.6 Audio 2.6.1 Audio Codec Controller The integrated audio controller on the Intel® ICH7 Southbridge is integrated to a RealTek ALC888 audio codec. The RealTek ALC888 is connected to external audio line out jack and mic-in jack. The RealTek ALC888 is a 7.1+2 channel High Definition Audio codec. The audio connectors are shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6: Audio Jack 2.6.2 Stereo Speakers Two internal 1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 2.7 System Power 2.7.1 Power Adapter The system is shipped with a 100 V to 240 V AC medical power adapter that has a maximum power output of 60 W. The power adapter has a lockable 12 V DC output connector. 2.7.2 Power Connector There is one 12 V power input connector on the bottom panel. The power connector is shown in Figure 2-8 below. Figure 2-8: Power Connector 2.
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AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 3.1 Unpacking To unpack the flat panel PC, follow the steps below: WARNING! The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the flat panel PC has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process. Step 1: Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors that seals the top side of the external (second) box. Step 2: Open the external (second) box.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 3.1.1 Packing List The AFL-08AH-N270-CR flat panel PC is shipped with the following components: Quantity Item Image Standard 1 AFL-08AH-N270-CR 1 Power adapter (PMP60-12-B12) 1 Power cord 1 Screw kit 1 User manual CD and driver CD 1 Touch pen If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.
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AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the maintenance of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR may result in permanent damage to the AFL-08AH-N270-CR and severe injury to the user. WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, the AFL-08AH-N270-CR must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL-08AH-N270-CR.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.2 Installation Precautions When installing the flat panel PC, please follow the precautions listed below: Power turned off: When installing the flat panel PC, make sure the power is off. Failing to turn off the power may cause severe injury to the body and/or damage to the system. Certified Engineers: Only certified engineers should install and modify onboard functionalities.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.5 Removing the Back Cover WARNING: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. Only certified engineers should install and modify the hardware settings. Incorrect settings can cause irreparable damage to the system. WARNING: Over-tightening back cover screws will crack the plastic frame. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm). To access the AFL-08AH-N270-CR internally the back cover must be removed.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Step 3: Remove the retention screws securing the internal aluminum cover (Figure 5-2). Figure 4-2: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws Step 4: Lift the aluminum cover off the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. Step 0: 4.6 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.6.2 Clear CMOS Jumper Jumper Label: J_CMOS1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-1 If the AFL-08AH-N270-CR fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close the pins for a few seconds then remove the jumper clip.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC The four methods of mounting the AFL-08AH-N270-CR are listed below. Wall mounting Panel mounting Arm mounting Rack mounting The four mounting methods are described below. 4.7.1 Wall Mounting To mount the flat panel PC onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four screw holes in the bracket on the wall.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mount kit into the four screw holes on the real panel of the flat panel PC and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 4-4). WARNING: Please use the M4 screws provided in the wall mount kit for the rear panel. If the screw is missing, the thread depth of the replacement screw should be not more than 4 mm.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 4-4: Chassis Support Screws Step 9: Secure the panel PC by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 4-5).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.7.2 Panel Mounting To mount the AFL-08AH-N270-CR flat panel PC into a panel, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the position on the panel to mount the flat panel PC. Step 2: Cut out a section from the panel that corresponds to the rear panel dimensions of the flat panel PC.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 4-7: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws 4.7.3 Arm Mounting The AFL-08AH-N270-CR is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75mm interface pad. To mount the AFL-08AH-N270-CR on an arm, please follow the steps below. Step 1: The arm is a separately purchased item. Please correctly mount the arm onto the surface it uses as a base. To do this, refer to the installation documentation that came with the mounting arm.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Step 2: Once the mounting arm has been firmly attached to the surface, lift the flat panel PC onto the interface pad of the mounting arm. Step 3: Align the retention screw holes on the mounting arm interface with those in the flat panel PC. The AFL-08AH-N270-CR arm mount retention screw holes are shown in Figure 4-8.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC NOTE: When purchasing the cabinet/rack installation bracket, make sure it is compatible with both the AFL-08AH-N270-CR flat panel PC and the rack/cabinet into which the AFL-08AH-N270-CR is installed. Step 1: Slide the rear chassis of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR flat panel PC through the rack/cabinet bracket until the aluminum frame is flush against the front of the bracket (Figure 4-9).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 4-10: Secure the Rack/Cabinet Bracket Step 4: Slide the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket into a rack or cabinet (Figure 4-11).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Step 5: Once the flat panel PC with the attached rack/cabinet bracket has been properly inserted into the rack or cabinet, secure the front of the rack/cabinet bracket to the front of the rack or cabinet (Figure 4-11). 4.8 Bottom Panel Connectors 4.8.1 LAN Connection There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connector enables connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow the instructions below.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 4.8.2 USB Device Connection WARNING: Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be in compliance with the respective nationally harmonized IEC standards (i.e. IEC 60950 for data processing equipment, IEC 60065 for video equipment, IEC 61010-1 for laboratory equipment, and IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment.) Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 4-13: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device connector into the onboard connector.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Chapter 5 5 Page 38 System Maintenance
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC WARNING: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. Only certified engineers should install and modify the hardware settings. Incorrect settings can cause irreparable damage to the system. 5.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR fail, please contact the system reseller or vendor.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to. Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the board. Self-grounding: - Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC To access the AFL-08AH-N270-CR internally the back cover must be removed. To remove the back cover, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Follow all anti-static procedures. See Section 5.2. Step 2: Turn off the power. See Section 5.3. Step 3: Remove the retention screws on the back. Remove the retention screws (Figure 5-1) from the back cover. Figure 5-1: Back Cover Retention Screws Step 4: Lift the cover off the system. Step 0: 5.4.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 5-2: Aluminum Back Cover Retention Screws Step 2: Lift the aluminum cover off the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. Step 0: 5.5 Replacing Components 5.5.1 Memory Module Replacement The flat panel PC is preinstalled with a 1 GB DDR2 memory module. If the memory module is fail, follow the instructions below to replace the memory module. Step 1: Remove the back cover. See Section 5.4.1 above. Step 2: Remove the internal aluminum back cover. See Section 5.4.2 above.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Step 4: Remove the DDR memory module by pulling both the spring retainer clips outward from the socket. Step 5: Grasp the DDR memory module by the edges and carefully pull it out of the socket. Step 6: Install the new DDR memory module by pushing it into the socket at an angle (Figure 5-4). Step 7: Gently pull the spring retainer clips of the SO-DIMM socket out and push the rear of the DDR memory module down (Figure 5-4).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Figure 5-5: CF Card Location Step 5: Insert a new CF card into the slot. Step 6: Replace the plastic back cover.. Step 7: Once replaced reinsert the nine previously removed retention screws. Step 0: WARNING: Over-tightening back cover screws will crack the plastic frame. Maximum torque for cover screws is 5 kg-cm (0.36 lb-ft/0.49 Nm). 5.6 Reinstalling the Covers WARNING: Failing to reinstall the covers may result in permanent damage to the system.
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AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Chapter 6 6 AMI BIOS Setup Page 46
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 6.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 6.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways. 1. Press the DELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or 2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 6.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press ESC or the F1 key again. 6.1.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 6.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. 4 The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. 6.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 6.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications 4 and configure the CPU.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details: Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size 6.3.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up to 4 storage devices. Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Enhanced Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] SATA Only Only the SATA drives are enabled.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device. Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported. Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported. S.M.A.R.T.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on Disabled the specified channel. Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 3 PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps 4 PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6MBps (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.) DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options. Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the DMA mode.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the 4 configurations for the FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Use the Serial Port1 Mode option to select the transmitting and receiving mode for the first serial port. Normal DEFAULT Serial Port 1 mode is normal IrDA Serial Port 1 mode is IrDA ASK IR Serial Port 1 mode is ASK IR 6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating 4 temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Automatic mode Fan is off when the temperature is low enough. Parameters must be set by the user. PWM Manual mode Pulse width modulation set manually When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the Automatic Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Temp. Limit of OFF CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Fan PWM control CPU Temp.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC CPU Temp. Limit of Start [020] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to start only when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged. The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC mode increases with respect to an increase in temperature. A list of available options is shown below: 0.125 PWM 0.25 PWM 0.5 PWM 1 PWM 2 PWM 4 PWM 8 PWM 15 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored o o CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration 6.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration 4 and Power Interface (ACPI).
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. S1 (POS) DEFAULT System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode. S3 (STR) System appears off. The CPU has no power; RAM is in slow refresh; the power supply is in a reduced power mode. 6.3.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Power Off The system remains turned off Power On The system turns on Last State DEFAULT The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Use the Power Button Mode BIOS to specify how the power button functions.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Disabled Wake event not generated by an incoming call DEFAULT Wake event generated by an incoming call Enabled Resume on PCI-Express WAKE# [Enabled] Use the Resume PCI-Express WAKE# BIOS option to enable activity on the PCI-Express WAKE# signal to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Remote access is disabled. Remote access configuration options shown below appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type These configuration options are discussed below.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access. COM1 DEFAULT System is remotely accessed through COM1 NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu. Base Address, IRQ [3F8h,4] The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt address of the serial port listed above.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Loader Always DEFAULT Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not work if set to Always) Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type. ANSI DEFAULT The target terminal type is ANSI VT100 The target terminal type is VT100 VT-UTF8 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 6.3.8 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration 4 information and configure the USB settings.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers. USB controllers are enabled Disabled Enabled DEFAULT USB controllers are disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller Enabled DEFAULT USB function enabled USB function disabled Disabled Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC HiSpeed DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at high speed 480 Mb/s 6.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. 4 WARNING: Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are: IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. Disabled DEFAULT No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices 16K 16KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 32K 32KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 64K 54KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 6.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. 4 BIOS Menu 14: Boot 6.5.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease the system boot time Quiet Boot [Disabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Force BIOS Allows the computer system to force a third party DEFAULT BIOS to display during system boot. Allows the computer system to display the Keep Current information during system boot. Bootup Num-Lock [On] The Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option allows the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Spread Spectrum Function [Disabled] The Spread Spectrum Function option can help to improve CPU EMI issues. Disabled DEFAULT The spread spectrum mode is disabled The spread spectrum mode is enabled Enabled 6.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords. 4 BIOS Menu 16: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Change User Password Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a user password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change User Password. 6.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure the Northbridge chipset settings. BIOS Menu 18:North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Disable 1MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 1MB Enable, 8MB DEFAULT 8MB of memory used by internal graphics device DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Fixed Mode graphics memory. DVMT Mode DEFAULT Graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to the system and graphics needs.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC CRT LFP LFP Panel Type [by H/W] Use the LFP Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Configuration options are listed below. 640x480 18b 800x480 18b 800x600 18b 1024x768 18b 1280x1024 36b 1400x1050 36b 1440x900 36b 1600x1200 36b by H/W DEFAULT 6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 19) the southbridge chipset to be 4 configured.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Audio Controller [Auto] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. Auto DEFAULT The on-board audio controller automatically detected and enabled. Azalia The on-board HD Audio controller is enabled. AC’97 Audio Only The on-board AC’97 audio controller is enabled. All Disabled The on-board audio controller is disabled. 6.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system. Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program. Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Appendix A A System Specifications Page 83
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC A.1 Motherboard Specifications The system comes with an AFLMB-945GSE-N270-AV-R10 motherboard. The detailed specifications for the motherboard are listed below. Specification AFLMB-945GSE-N270-AV-R10 Northbridge Intel® 945GSE Southbridge Intel® ICH7 Processor 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 processor FSB Speed 533 MHz Supported Memory One 200-pin 2.0 GB (max.) 533 MHz or 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM (system max. 2.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC 32 KB instruction cache L1 Cache 24 KB write-back data cache Thermal Design Power 2.5 W Tjunction 0 to 90°C A.3 Screen Specifications The AFL-08AH-N270-CR comes with a TFT LCD monitor at the front of the flat panel PC. Specifications for the screens are shown below. SPECIFICATION AFL-08AH-N270-CR Model AUO-G084SN05_V8 Size 8.4” Resolution 800 x 600 (SVGA) Active Area (mm) 170.4 x 127.8 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.213 x 0.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC A.4 Touch Screen Specifications The AFL-08AH-N270-CR comes with an analog resistive type touch panel. The touch panel specifications are listed below. SPECIFICATION AFL-08AH-N270-CR Model PANJIT 1084403B Type Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel Wire Type 4-wire Viewing Area (mm) 130.75 x 173.38 Active Area (mm) 127.78 x 170.38 Total Transmission 78% Maximum Voltage DC7V Connector Type FPC.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Appendix B B Safety Precautions Page 87
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. B.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: B.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. Follow the electrostatic precautions outlined below whenever the AFL-08AH-N270-CR is opened.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC B.1.2 Explanation of Graphical Symbols This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important information concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, the information should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging any electrical component. Self-grounding: Before handling any electrical component, touch any grounded conducting material. During the time the electrical component is handled, frequently touch any conducting materials that are connected to the ground. Use an anti-static pad: When configuring or working with an electrical component, place it on an antic-static pad.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. B.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the AFL-08AH-N270-CR, please follow the guidelines below. B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the AFL-08AH-N270-CR, please read the details below.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC B.2.2 Cleaning Tools Some components in the AFL-08AH-N270-CR may only be cleaned using a product specifically designed for the purpose. In such case, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the AFL-08AH-N270-CR. Cloth – Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is recommended when cleaning the AFL-08AH-N270-CR.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Appendix C C BIOS Configuration Options Page 93
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC C.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 6. System Overview .................................................................................................................49 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................................................................................................50 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ...................................................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC System Time .........................................................................................................................66 Remote Access [Disabled]..................................................................................................67 Serial Port Number ..............................................................................................................67 Serial Port Mode.............................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Discard Changes..................................................................................................................82 Load Optimal Defaults.........................................................................................................82 Load Failsafe Defaults.........................................................................................................
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Appendix D D Watchdog Timer Page 97
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMI or a software bug. When the CPU stops working correctly, Watchdog Timer either performs a hardware reset (cold boot) or a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) to bring the system back to a known state.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC Appendix E E International Standards Compliance Page 100
AFL-08AH-N270-CR Panel PC E.1 UL 60601-1 AND CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1 Authentication sign of Standard Inspection Bureau for U.S.A. Complies with UL 60601-1 AND CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1. E.2 EN 60601-1 TUV Rheinland Product Safety safety mark for compliance with EN 60601-1. E.3 EN 60601-1, EN 60601-2 The LCD monitor complies with the EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-2 of related European standards. E.
