Advantech Laptop PPC S123 User Manual

PPC-S123  
UltraSlim™ Pentium® III  
processor-based 12.1” panel PC  
User’s Manual  
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FCC Class B  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B 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 residential  
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with this  
user's manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. Note that even when this equipment is installed and used in  
accordance with this user's manual, there is still no guarantee that  
interference will not occur. If this equipment is believed to be causing  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, this can be  
determined by turning the equipment on and off. If interference is  
occurring, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver  
• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
Warning: Any changes or modifications made to the equipment  
which are not expressly approved by the relevant  
standards authority could void your authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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Packing List  
Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials  
have been received:  
• PPC-S123 series panel PC  
• User's manual  
• Accessories for PPC-S123  
- Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard  
- Printer port adapter cable  
- COM port adapter cables  
- CPU push cover  
- CPU push screw driver  
- Warranty card  
- Power cord: USA type  
- AC/DC power adapter  
- DC plug-in housing (female)  
- External FDD flat cable  
- External IDE flat cable  
- Power cable for external FDD/HDD/CD-ROM  
- "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disc  
- VESA-standard bracket for mounting  
- Mounting kits and packet of screws  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor  
or sales representative immediately.  
Note:  
If you install an Intel® processor yourself, you must  
install a heat sink above the CPU.This will avoid  
heat damage to the CPU.  
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Additional Information and Assistance  
1. Visit the Advantech websites at www.advantech.com or  
www.advantech.com.tw where you can find the latest information  
about the product.  
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's  
customer service center for technical support if you need additional  
assistance. Please have the following information ready before you  
call:  
• Product name and serial number  
• Description of your peripheral attachments  
• Description of your software (operating system, version,  
application software, etc.)  
• A complete description of the problem  
• The exact wording of any error messages  
Warning! 1. Input voltage rated 19Vdc~26Vdc, 3A max  
2. Use a 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery  
3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands,  
handle with care  
4. Our European representative:  
Advantech Europe GmbH  
Kolberger Straße 7  
D-40599 Düsseldorf, Germany  
Tel:49-211-97477350  
Fax:49-211-97477300  
5. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the  
surfaces, use only approved products or clean with a  
dry applicator  
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Safety Instructions  
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.  
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.  
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp  
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.  
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the  
equipment and must be easily accessible.  
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.  
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting  
it fall may cause damage.  
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from  
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.  
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the  
equipment to the power outlet.  
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything  
over the power cord.  
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.  
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source  
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.  
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.  
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened  
only by qualified service personnel.  
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service  
personnel:  
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.  
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.  
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.  
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to  
the user's manual.  
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.  
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.  
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRON-  
MENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20° C (-4° F)  
OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.  
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no  
more than 70dB(A).  
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech  
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.  
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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise  
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.  
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.  
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine  
Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur  
Reinigung.  
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich  
sein.  
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.  
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder  
Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.  
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor überhit-  
zung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.  
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.  
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann. Es  
sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.  
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.  
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom  
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung  
vermieden.  
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in  
das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.  
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen  
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.  
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und  
von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:  
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.  
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.  
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.  
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioni ert  
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.  
e - Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.  
f - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.  
15. Bitte lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbehehrt hinten unter -20° C (-4° F) oder oben  
60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät zerstören könten.  
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70  
dB(A) oder weiger.  
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech  
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.  
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Contents  
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 1  
1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2  
1.2 General Specifications ................................................ 3  
1.3 LCD Specifications ..................................................... 7  
1.4 Dimensions ................................................................. 8  
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP ..................... 9  
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC .................................... 10  
2.2 Installation Procedures .............................................. 12  
2.2.1 Connecting the power cord ............................................ 12  
2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse ............................... 12  
2.2.3 Switching on the power ................................................. 12  
2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program ............................. 13  
2.4 Installing System Software ......................................... 14  
2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .......................................... 14  
2.4.2 Method 2: Use an FDD.................................................. 14  
2.4.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port ........................ 14  
2.4.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM ......................... 14  
2.5 Installing the Drivers .................................................. 15  
CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE AND PERIPHERAL  
INSTALLATION ................................... 17  
3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and Upgrading ...... 18  
3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)................... 18  
3.3 Installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and  
SDRAM Memory Module ...................................... 20  
3.4 Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD-ROM installation 26  
3.4.1 Floppy drive installation ................................................. 26  
3.4.2 2nd hard drive or CD-ROM drive installation ................... 27  
3.5 Adapter cable installation .......................................... 28  
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CHAPTER 4 JUMPER SETTINGS AND  
CONNECTORS..................................... 29  
4.1 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................... 30  
4.1.1 Setting jumpers ............................................................. 30  
4.1.2 Jumpers and switch ...................................................... 31  
4.1.3 Locating jumpers and switch ......................................... 32  
4.1.4 Connectors ................................................................... 33  
4.1.5 Locating connectors ...................................................... 34  
4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7) ......................... 35  
4.3 COM-port Interface .................................................... 35  
4.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3, JP4)............. 35  
4.3.2 COM3 / COM4 pin 9 output type setting (JP5) .............. 37  
4.4 VGA Interface............................................................ 37  
4.4.1 LCD panel power setting ............................................... 37  
4.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration .................................. 38  
CHAPTER 5 PCI BUS ETHERNET  
INTERFACE ........................................ 39  
5.1 Introduction................................................................ 40  
5.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver ..................................... 40  
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 98............................................ 41  
5.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 44  
5.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME ................................. 46  
5.3 Further Information .................................................... 46  
CHAPTER 6 AGP SVGA SETUP ................ 47  
6.1 Introduction................................................................ 48  
6.1.1 Chipset ......................................................................... 48  
6.1.2 Display memory ............................................................ 48  
6.2 Installation of SVGA Driver ........................................ 48  
6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98............................................ 49  
6.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 50  
6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 ........................................ 53  
6.2.4 Installation for Windows ME .......................................... 54  
6.3 Further Information .................................................... 55  
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CHAPTER 7 AUDIO................................. 57  
7.1 Introduction................................................................ 58  
7.2 Installation of Audio Driver ......................................... 58  
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98............................................ 59  
7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 61  
7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME ................................. 63  
CHAPTER 8 AWARD BIOS SETUP............ 65  
8.1 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 66  
8.2 CMOS Setup Utility ................................................... 66  
8.3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................. 67  
8.3.1 Hard disk configurations ................................................ 68  
8.4 BIOS Features Setup ................................................ 69  
8.5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................ 73  
8.6 Power Management Setup ........................................ 75  
8.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ................................... 77  
8.8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 78  
8.9 Load Setup Defaults.................................................. 79  
8.10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 79  
8.11 Password Setting .................................................... 80  
8.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................... 82  
8.13 Save and Exit Setup................................................ 83  
8.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................. 83  
CHAPTER 9 TOUCHSCREEN .................... 85  
9.1 Introduction................................................................ 86  
9.1.1 General information ....................................................... 86  
9.1.2 General specifications ................................................... 86  
9.1.3 Environmental specifications ......................................... 86  
9.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers ............................. 87  
9.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME ..................................... 88  
9.2.2 Installation for Windows NT ........................................... 92  
9.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 ........................................ 97  
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APPENDIX A PROGRAMMING THE  
WATCHDOG TIMER .......................... 101  
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ...................... 102  
APPENDIX B FULL DISASSEMBLY  
PROCEDURES................................... 105  
APPENDIX C I/O PIN ASSIGNMENTS...... 111  
C.1 Keyboard connector (CN8-1) .................................. 112  
C.2 Mouse connector (CN8-2)....................................... 112  
C.3 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN1)............................. 112  
C.4 COM3 RS-232 serial port (CN4)............................. 113  
C.5 COM4 RS-232 serial port (CN5)............................. 113  
C.6 COM2 (CN2) .......................................................... 114  
C.7 Parallel port connector (CN3) ................................. 115  
Table  
Table 4-1: Jumpers and their functions ............................................... 31  
Table 4-2: Connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard ........................ 33  
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP7)...................................... 35  
Table 4-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3).......................... 35  
Table 4-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP4).................................. 36  
Table 4-6: Serial port default settings.................................................. 36  
Table 4-7: COM3/COM4 pin 9 setting (JP5) ........................................ 37  
Table 4-8: Watchdog activity selection (JP6) ...................................... 38  
Table C-1: Keyboard connector ........................................................ 112  
Table C-2: Mouse connector ............................................................. 112  
Table C-3: COM1 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 112  
Table C-4: COM3 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 113  
Table C-5: COM4 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 113  
Table C-6: COM2.............................................................................. 114  
Table C-7: Parallel port connector..................................................... 115  
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Figure  
Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S123 .............................................8  
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC ................................................ 10  
Figure 2-2: Rear view of the panel PC ................................................. 11  
Figure 2-3: Rear and bottom view of the panel PC .............................. 11  
Figure 3-1: Install the HDD on the HDD carrier ................................... 19  
Figure 3-2: Connect HDD to the HDD cable........................................ 19  
Figure 3-3: Detach the CPU heat sink ............................................... 20  
Figure 3-4: Place CPU push cover over CPU ...................................... 21  
Figure 3-5: Insert screw driver into the hole......................................... 22  
Figure 3-6: Push CPU in position ....................................................... 22  
Figure 3-7: CPU installation................................................................ 23  
Figure 3-8: Fan cooling with heatsink assembly installation ............... 24  
Figure 3-9: Installing the memory module ........................................... 25  
Figure 3-10: Install the riser card ........................................................ 27  
Figure 3-11: Install the adapter ........................................................... 28  
Figure 4-1: Jumpers on the PPC-S123 motherboard ........................... 32  
Figure 4-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard......... 34  
Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen ............................................. 66  
Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen ......................................................... 67  
Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen.............................................. 69  
Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen .......................................... 73  
Figure 8-5: Power management setup screen .................................... 75  
Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen ................................. 77  
Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen ............................................... 78  
Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen ............................................ 79  
Figure 8-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen ........................................ 82  
Figure 8-10: Save and exit setup screen............................................. 83  
Figure B-1: Disconnect the IDE connector........................................ 106  
Figure B-2: Remove the fuse ............................................................ 107  
Figure B-3: Remove the seven screws on the rear panel................... 107  
Figure B-4: Separate the front and rear panel ................................... 108  
Figure B-5: Remove the inverter and LCD ......................................... 108  
Figure B-6: Remove the CPU board, power board and  
touchscreen control board .............................................. 109  
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General Information  
This chapter gives background  
information on the PPC-S123 panel PC.  
• Introduction  
• General Specifications  
• LCD Secifications  
• Dimensions  
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1.1 Introduction  
The PPC-S123 panel PC is an UltraSlim™ Pentium® III  
processor-based computer that is designed to serve as a human  
machine interface (HMI) and as a multimedia computer. It is a PC-based  
system with 12.1" color TFT LCD display, on-board PCI Ethernet  
controller, multi-COM port interfaces and a 16-bit stereo audio control-  
ler. With a built-in an external FDD, IDE connectors, and an optional  
PCI/ISA expansion socket, the PPC-S123 is as compact and user-  
friendly as a multi-function computer. In addition, its "fit anywhere"  
design makes it very flexible and able to be used in many different  
kinds of installations. It can be wall mounted, panel mounted or stood  
upright on a desktop.  
For system integrators, this simple, complete, compact and highly  
integrated multimedia system lets you easily build a panel PC into your  
applications. Common industrial applications include factory automa-  
tion systems, precision machinery, and production process control. It  
is also suitable for many nonindustrial applications, including interac-  
tive kiosk systems, entertainment management, and car park automa-  
tion. Our panel PC is a reliable, cost-effective solution to your applica-  
tion's processing requirements.  
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1.2 General Specifications  
General  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 311 x 237 x 54.5mm (12.24" x 9.33" x 2.15")  
• Weight: 2.6 kg (5.8 lbs)  
• Power supply: 60 watts, AT type  
Input voltage: 19Vdc~26Vdc  
Output voltage: +5 V @ 8 A, +12 V @ 1.5 A, [email protected]  
• Power adaptor: AC/DC  
Input voltage: 100Vac~250Vac  
Output voltage: 24V @ 2.3A  
• Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" HDD  
• Front panel: IP65/NEMA4 compliant  
Standard PC functions  
• CPU: Intel® Pentium® III up to 850 MHz and Celeron™ up to  
900 MHz  
• BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM  
• Chipset:Intel® 82443BX/82371EB  
• Front side bus: 66/100 MHz  
• 2nd level cache: On-die 256 KB for Pentium® III CPU and 128 KB for  
CeleronCPU  
• RAM: Two 144-pin SODIMM sockets accept 32 ~ 512 MB SDRAM  
(3.3V)  
• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two connectors. Each  
connector has one channel and supports two IDE devices. Each  
channel supports PIO modes 0 ~ 4, DMA mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra  
DMA 33/66simultaneously. The secondary connector is designated  
for the CD-ROM drive or external hard drive. BIOS supports IDE CD-  
ROM boot-up  
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• Floppy disk drive: Supports up to two FDDs (720 KB / 1.44 MB).  
• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel  
mode. BIOS configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or disabled  
• Serial ports: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM 1,3, and  
4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with  
16C550 UARTs, +5V/+12V power supply selectable  
• Universal serial bus (USB) port: Supports up to two USB ports,  
USB v1.1 and Intel UHCI v1.1 compatible  
• PCI/ISA bus expansion slot (optioanl): Accepts either one ISA card  
or one PCI bus card  
• SSD: Built in type I CompactFlash socket, supports CompactFlash  
card shared with one IDE channel.  
• Watchdog timer: 62-level, interval 1 ~ 62 seconds.  
Automatically generates system reset or IRQ11 when the system  
stops due to a program error or EMI. Jumperless selection and  
software enabled/disabled  
• Battery: 3.0 V @ 195 mA lithium battery  
Flat panel interface  
• Chipset: LynxEM4 SMI710  
• Display memory: 4 MB on-die memory  
• Display type: Simultaneously supports CRT and flat panel displays  
(EL, LCD and gas plasma)  
• Display resolution: Supports non-interlaced CRT and TFT LCD  
displays up to 1280 x 1024 @ 16 M colors  
Audio function  
• Chipset: ESS 1938 (PCI)  
• Audio controller: 16-bit codec, full-duplex stereo single-chip PCI  
audio solution  
• Stereo sound: 100% DOS GAME compatible (Sound Blaster or  
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Sound Blaster Pro)  
• Audio interface: Line-in, Line-out  
PCI bus Ethernet interface  
• Chipset: Realtek RTL 8139 PCI local bus Ethernet controller  
• Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T and  
10 Base-T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM  
• 100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability  
Touchscreen (optional)  
Type  
Analog Resistive  
Continuous  
75%  
Resolution  
Light Transmission  
RS232 interface  
(uses COM4)  
Controller  
Power  
Consumption  
<5V@ 100 mA  
Supports  
Windows NT/98/2000/ME  
Software Driver  
Durability (touches  
in a lifetime)  
100 million  
Note:  
The panel PC with the optionally installed touch-  
screen will share COM4 port.Once the touchscreen  
is installed, the COM4 cannot be used for other  
purpose.  
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Optional modules  
• CPU: Intel® Pentium® III up to 850 MHz and Celeron™ up to 900  
MHz  
• Memory: 32/64/128/256 MB SDRAM  
• HDD: 2.5" HDD  
• Operating System: Microsoft® DOS, Windows 98, NT, 2000  
• Touchscreen: Analog resistive  
Environment  
• Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F)  
• Storage Temperature: -20°~ 60° C  
• Relative humidity: 0~85%  
• Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)  
• Certification: EMC: CE, FCC; Safety: UL1950 and EN60950  
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1.3 LCD Specifications  
Display type: 12.1” TFT LCD  
Max. resolution: 800x 600  
Colors: 256 K or above  
Dot size (mm): 0.31 x 0.31  
Viewing angle: 100°  
Luminance: 250 cd/m2 or above  
Temperature: 0 ~ 50° C  
*VR control: Brightness  
LCD MTBF: 50,000 hours  
Backlight lifetime: 25,000 hours  
* The VR control is defined by hot key in DOS or BIOS mode as  
below: Ctrl-Alt-F3, Ctrl-Alt-F4.  
Note:  
The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is  
high-quality and reliable. However, it may contain a  
few defective pixels which do not always illuminate.  
With current technology, it is impossible to complete-  
ly eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively  
working to improve this technology.  
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1.4 Dimensions  
Unit: mm  
Figure 1-1: Dimensions of the PPC-S123  
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SYSTEM SETUP  
• A Quick Tour of the Panel PC  
• Installation procedures  
• Running the BIOS Setup Program  
• Installing System Software  
• Installing the Drivers  
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2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC  
Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become  
familiar with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives,  
connectors and ports, which are illustrated in the figures below.  
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel  
appears as shown in Figure 2-1.  
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC  
When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will  
find the CPU and heat sink space located on the center-top side and  
HDD carrier located on the right side, as shown in Figure 2-2. The  
sunken I/O section is at the bottom of the panel PC, as shown in  
Fig. 2-3. (The I/O section includes various I/O ports, including serial  
ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB ports, the Line-in/Line-out  
jack, and so on.)  
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CPU heat sink  
HDD Carrier  
NLX slot for  
riser card  
Power Switch  
Fuse  
Product label  
Figure 2-2: Rear view of the panel PC  
Figure 2-3 shows the I/O section and power inlet of the panel PC  
PS/2 port  
Line-in jack  
DC inlet  
Serial ports  
Parallel port  
Ethernet port  
Line-out jack  
USB ports  
Figure 2-3: Rear and bottom view of the panel PC  
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2.2 Installation Procedures  
2.2.1 Connecting the power cord  
The panel PC can only be powered by a DC electrical outlet  
(19Vdc~26Vdc, 3A max.). Be sure to always handle the power cords by  
holding the plug ends only. Please follow the Figure 2-4 to connect the  
male plug of the power cord to the DC inlet of the panel PC.  
2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse  
Before you start the computer, please connect the Y-shaped adaptor to  
the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port on the I/O section of the panel PC,  
then connect the necessary mouse or keyboard to the Y-shaped  
adapter or serial ports.  
2.2.3 Switching on the power  
When you look at the rear side of the panel PC, you will see the power  
switch as shown in Figure 2-2.  
AC/DC power  
adapter  
DC inlet  
Figure 2-4: Connect the power cord to DC inlet  
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2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program  
Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by  
your dealer prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the  
panel PC's BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) setup program to  
change system configuration information, such as the current date and  
time or your type of hard drive. The setup program is stored in  
read-only memory (ROM). It can be accessed either when you turn on  
or reset the panel PC, by pressing the "Del" key on your keyboard  
immediately after powering on the computer.  
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a  
special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up  
by a battery so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the  
system. Whenever you turn on the power, the system reads the  
settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the equipment  
check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If an error  
occurs, an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be  
prompted to run the setup program.  
If you want to change the setup of BIOS, refer to Chapter 8 for more  
detailed information.  
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2.4 Installing System Software  
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include  
setup programs which load automatically and guide you through hard  
disk preparation and operating system installation. The guidelines  
below will help you determine the steps necessary to install your  
operating system on the panel PC hard drive.  
Note:  
Some distributors and system integrators may have  
already pre-installed system software prior to ship-  
ment of your panel PC.  
Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded  
in the PPC-S123 using any of four methods:  
2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet  
You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.  
2.4.2 Method 2: Use an FDD  
The FDD port is located on the riser card as shown in Figure 3-10.  
Attach a communication cable and a power cable to the FDD port, then  
attach them to an FDD. Insert a disk containing the software and  
consult your software manual for installation procedures.  
2.4.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port  
You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect  
another PC to the PPC-S123 with an appropriate cable and transmit the  
software to the PPC-S123.  
2.4.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM  
Please refer to Section 3.4.2 "Secondary HDD/CD-ROM drive installa-  
tion"  
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2.5 Installing the Drivers  
After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the  
Ethernet, SVGA, audio, and touchscreen functions. All drivers are  
stored in a CD-ROM disc entitled "Drivers and Utilities" which can be  
found in your accessory box.  
The standard procedures for installing the drivers are described in  
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9 respectively.  
The utility directory includes multimedia programs. Refer to the  
README.TXT file inside the VGA folders for more detailed informa-  
tion.  
The various drivers and utilities in the CD-ROM disc have their own  
text files which help users install the drivers and understand their  
functions. These files are a very useful supplement to the information  
in this manual.  
Note:  
The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-S123 panel  
PCs are subject to change without notice. If in doubt,  
check Advantech's website or contact our application  
engineers for the latest information regarding drivers  
and utlities.  
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Hardware and  
Peripheral Installation  
• Overview of Hardware Installation and  
Upgrading  
• Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive  
(HDD)  
• Installing the Central Processing Unit  
(CPU) and SDRAM Memory Module  
• Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD-  
ROM installation  
• Adapter Cables Installation  
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3.1 Overview of Hardware Installation and  
Upgrading  
The panel PC consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a  
plastic front and rear panel. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades  
can be easily completed after removing both panels. Meanwhile your  
HDD, SDRAM, CPU are all readily accessible by removing the CPU  
heatsink and HDD carrier.  
If you are a systems integrator and need to know how to completely  
disassemble the panel PC, you can find more useful information in  
Appendix B.  
Warning! Do not remove the plastic covers until you have  
verified that no power is flowing within the panel PC.  
Power must be switched off and the power cord must  
be unplugged. Every time you service the panel PC,  
you should be aware of this.  
3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD)  
You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard  
disk drive to the panel PC's internal controller which uses a PCI  
local-bus interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data  
transfer and allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following  
instructions are for the installation:  
1. Detach the HDD carrier by unscrewing one screw on the right side  
of the HDD carrier.  
2. First connect the adapter connector to the 2.5" hard drive, then  
place the HDD inside the HDD carrier and tighten four screws from  
both sides of the HDD carrier as shown in Figure 3-1.  
3. The HDD cable (FPC type) is next to the HDD carrier.  
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4. Slide the HDD carrier with HDD back to original position, then fix it  
as shown in Figure 3-2.  
Adaptor  
connector  
HDD carrier  
Figure 3-1: Install the HDD on the HDD carrier  
HDD cable  
Figure 3-2: Connect HDD to the HDD cable  
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3.3 Installing the Central Processing Unit  
(CPU) and SDRAM Memory Module  
The panel PC's central processing unit (CPU) can be upgaded to  
improve system performnace. The panel PC provides one 370-pin  
socket (Socket 370). The CPU must come with an attached heat sink  
and CPU fan to prevent overheating. The panel PC also privides two  
144-pin SODIMM sockets which can accept two SDRAM memory  
modules up to 512 MB.  
Warning! The CPU may be damaged if operated without a heat  
sink and a fan.  
Caution! Always disconnect the power cord from your panel PC  
when you are working on it. Do not make connections  
while the power is on as sensitive electronic compo-  
nents can be damaged by the sudden rush of power.  
Only experience electornics personnel should open  
the panel PC.  
1. Unscrew the six screws on the CPU heat sink as shown in Figure 3-3,  
then you can find one 370-pin CPU socket and one 144-pin SODIMM  
socket.  
CPU heat  
sink  
FIgure 3-3: Detach the CPU heat sink  
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2. Insert the CPU in the correct orientation and gently slide the CPU in.  
It should insert easily. Make sure the pin of the CPU corresponds with  
the hole of socket. Do not use excessive force.  
3 Place the metal CPU push cover on the top of the CPU as shown in  
Figure 3-4.  
Figure 3-4: Place CPU push cover over CPU  
4. Insert a flat-headed screwdriver into the side hole of the CPU at an  
upward perpendicular angle to the CPU, as shown in Figure 3-5. Make  
sure the slightly bend screwdriver head is pointing outward.  
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Figure 3-5: Insert screw driver into the hole  
5. Gently lever at the CPU push cover by pushing the top end of the  
screwdriver away from the CPU (Figure 3-6, 3-7). After the CPU has  
been secured in the right position, remove the screw driver and the  
CPU push cover.  
Figure 3-6: Push CPU in position  
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Figure 3-8: Fan cooling with heatsink assembly installation  
6. If the CPU to be installed is Type PPGA, please remove the copper  
block by unscrewing two screws before attaching the thermal pad  
on the heat sink. Prior to doing that, it would be helpful if you apply  
an even layer of the silicone heat sink paste on the top of the CPU.  
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7. Next, install an SDRAM module. Slip the memory module into the  
socket at a 45 degree angle as shown in Figure 3-9.  
Figure 3-9: Installing the memory module  
8. Push the module toward the horiontal ports at both ends of the  
socket until the module is upright and the retaining clips at both ends  
of the module click into place. When positioned correctly, the pins on  
top of the vertical posts should correspond to the circular holes on the  
ends of the module.  
9. If a second 144-pin SODIMM socket is requested to install a second  
memory module, please follow Appendix B to disassemble the panel  
PC, then repeat steps 7 and 8 for each module you install.  
10. Finally, put the heat sink back and tighten the six screws to fix it as  
shown in Figure 3-3.  
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3.4 Floppy drive and 2nd hard drive/CD-ROM  
installation  
If you would like to install a floppy drive or 2nd hard drive, CD-ROM  
drive, a riser card which comes with the accessory box has to be  
installed first as shown in Figure 3-10.  
3.4.1 Floppy drive installation  
Up to two floppy drives can be attached to the PPC-S123's I/O  
controller. Any combination of 5¼" (360KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½"  
(720KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88MB) drives can be attached.  
A 34-pin FDD connector is located on the riser card of the PPC-S123.  
Connect one end of a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable and  
one end of a power signal cable (one each of these is included in the  
accessory box to the FDD connector on the riser card and connect  
each of the other ends to an FDD.  
Note 1: Installation of two FDDs requires a flat ribbon  
connector with two plugs and a y-splitter for the  
power cable.The flat ribbon cable in the accessory  
kit has the required plugs. Users will have to procure  
an appropriate y-splitter for the power cable  
themselves.  
Note 2:We recommend that only FDD be installed on your  
PPC-S123.The requisite power connector cable is  
included in the PPC-S123 accessory box.  
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Power connector for FDD/HDD/CD-ROM  
IDE connector  
Floppy drive connector  
Figure 3-10: Install the riser card  
3.4.2 2nd hard drive or CD-ROM drive installation  
Two connectors are located on the riser card above the PPC-S123's I/O  
output connectors. The 40-pin connector is for an external set of  
master and slave hard disks/CD-ROM. Connect the single end of the  
appropriate cable to the PPC-S123, and connect the two remaining  
ends to your hard disk(s)/CD-ROM.  
Note 1:The 40-pin connector is a secondary channel.  
Note 2:That part of the secondary IDE's cable which is below  
45 cm in length is incorporated in the accessory box.  
Warning! Make sure that the red wire corresponds to pin 1 on the  
connectors  
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3.5 Adapter cable installation  
Due to the PPC's compact design, the panel PC's edge for I/O ports is  
limited to accommodate fully intregrated I/O ports. So we designed a  
simplified connector for the printer port, and COM ports. Please follow  
the instructions below to use this port:  
1. A printer port adapter cable is included with the accessory box.  
Connect this cable with 26-pin MDR printer port on the panel PC  
(Figure 3-11), then you can connect a standard printer with the panel  
PC.  
printer port  
COM3 port  
COM4 port  
Figure 3-11: Install the adapter  
2. Likewise, connect the two COM-port adapters which also come with  
the accessory box with the RJ-45 ports on the panel PC (Figure 3-11),  
then external devices can be connected.  
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Jumper Settings and  
Connectors  
This chapter tells how to set up the panel  
PC hardware, including instructions on  
setting jumpers and connecting peripherals,  
switches and indicators. Be sure to read all  
the safety precautions before you begin the  
installation procedures.  
• Jumpers and Connectors  
• CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7)  
• COM-port Interface  
• VGA Interface  
Watchdog Timer Configuration  
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4.1 Jumpers and Connectors  
4.1.1 Setting jumpers  
You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your applica-  
tion by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical  
switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often  
protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.  
To “close” a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a  
jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins,  
labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either pins 1 and 2  
or pins 2 and 3.  
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2
1
Open  
Closed  
Closed 2 - 3  
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as  
follows:  
1
Open  
Closed  
Closed 2 - 3  
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with  
jumpers.  
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for  
your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative  
before you make any changes.  
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4.1.2 Jumpers and switch  
The motherboard of the PPC-S123 has a number of jumpers that allow  
you to configure your system to suit your applications. The table  
below lists the function of each of the board’s jumpers.  
Table 4-1: Jumpers and their functions  
Label  
JP2  
JP3  
JP4  
JP5  
JP6  
JP7  
Function  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting  
COM3 / COM4 Pin 9 output type setting  
Watchdog timer configuration  
CMOS clear for external RTC  
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4.1.3 Locating jumpers and switch  
JP5: COM3/COM4  
PIN 9 output type setting  
JP6: Watchdog timer action  
JP3: COM2 type  
select  
JP4: COM2 type  
select  
JP2: COM2 type  
select  
JP7: CMOS clear  
Figure 4-1: Jumpers on the PPC-S123 motherboard  
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4.1.4 Connectors  
Onboard connectors link the PPC-S123 to external devices such as  
external hard disk drives or floppy drives. The table below lists the  
function of each of the board’s connectors.  
Table 4-2: Connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard  
Label  
J1  
Function  
AT power connector  
J2  
TV connector  
J3  
J4  
Inverter power connector  
Speaker connector  
J5  
J6  
J7  
Front panel display connector  
Touch screen control connector  
SIR connector  
FAN1  
FAN2  
DIMM2  
SL1  
CPU fan power connector  
System fan power connector  
for 144P SO-DIMM (3.3V SDRAM)  
AGP expansion connector  
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4.1.5 Locating connectors  
J7: SIR  
connector  
J3: Inverter power connector  
FAN2: System fan power connector  
FAN1: CPU fan power connector  
J1: AT power connector  
SL1: AGP expansion  
connector  
J5: Front panel display  
control connector  
DIMM2: for 144P  
SO-DIMM  
(3.3V SDRAM)  
J2: TV connector  
CN3: 2.5" IDE connector  
(Secondary/Master)  
J6: Touch screen control connector  
J4: Speaker connector  
Figure 4-2: Locating connectors on the PPC-S123 motherboard  
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4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP7)  
Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the  
power supply before setting “Clear CMOS”. Set the  
jumper back to “Normal operation” before turning on  
the power supply.  
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS / External RTC (JP7)  
*Normal operation  
Clear CMOS  
1
2
3
1
2
3
* default setting  
4.3 COM-port Interface  
The panel PC provides four serial ports (COM1, 3, 4: RS-232; COM2:  
RS-232/422/485) in one COM port connector.  
4.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3, JP4)  
COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485  
mode. This is done via JP3, JP4 and JP5.  
Table 4-4: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP2, JP3)  
*RS-232  
RS-422/485  
2
6
5
2
1
6
5
JP2  
JP2  
1
2
1
6
5
2
6
JP3  
JP3  
1
5
* default setting  
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Table 4-5: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP4)  
*RS-232  
RS-422  
RS-485  
2
4
6
2
4
6
2
4
6
5
1
3
5
1
3
5
1
3
* default setting  
The IRQ and the address ranges for COM1, 2, 3, and 4 are fixed.  
However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters  
later you can do this in the system BIOS setup. The table overleaf  
shows the default settings for the panel PC’s serial ports.  
COM1 and COM2 are one set. You can exchange the address range  
and interrupt IRQ of COM1 for the address range and interrupt IRQ of  
COM2. After exchanging, COM2's address range is 3F8 ~ 3FF and its  
request IRQ is IRQ4: and COM1's address range is 2F8 ~ 2FF and its  
interrupt IRQ is IRQ3.  
COM3 and COM4 are another set. Their selectable function is the  
same as the COM1/COM2 set.  
Table 4-6: Serial port default settings  
Port  
Address Range  
2F8 ~ 2FF  
Interrupt  
IRQ3  
COM1  
COM2  
COM3  
COM4  
3F8 ~ 3FF  
IRQ4  
3E8 ~ 3EF  
2E8 ~ 2EF  
IRQ10  
IRQ5  
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4.3.2 COM3 / COM4 pin 9 output type setting (JP5)  
Table 4-7: COM3/COM4 pin 9 setting (JP5)  
*Normal operation  
+5 V output  
+12 V output  
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
6
4
2
5
3
1
* default setting  
Note:  
Pins 1, 3 and 5 are for COM3.  
Pins 2, 4 and 6 are for COM4.  
4.4 VGA Interface  
The panel PC's AGP VGA interface can drive conventional CRT  
displays. It is also capable of driving a wide range of flat panel  
displays, including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD  
and active LCD displays.  
4.4.1 LCD panel power setting  
The panel PC's AGP SVGA interface supports 5 V and 3.3 V LCD  
displays. The LCD cable already has a built-in default setting. You do  
not need to adjust any jumper or switch to select the panel power.  
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4.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration  
An onboard watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which  
EMP (electromagnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an  
invaluable protective device for standalone or unmanned applications.  
Setup involves one jumper and running the control software. (Refer to  
Appendix B.)  
When the watchdog timer activates (i.e. CPU processing has come to a  
halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This  
can be set via jumper JP6 as shown below:  
Table 4-8: Watchdog activity selection (JP6)  
*System reset  
IRQ11  
1
1
* default setting  
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PCI Bus Ethernet  
Interface  
This chapter provides information on  
Ethernet configuration.  
• Introduction  
• Installation of Ethernet Driver  
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for Windows 98  
for Windows NT  
for Windows 2000/ME  
• Further Information  
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5.1 Introduction  
The PPC-S123 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet  
chipset which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD  
standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is  
also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can  
be configured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the utility  
disk.  
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot  
feature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for  
the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files  
are combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the  
BIOS setup.  
5.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver  
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You  
must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-S123,  
and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just  
follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and  
successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with  
instructions for Windows.  
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples  
only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and  
pay attention to the instructions which then appear  
on your screen.  
Note 1:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout  
this chapter.  
Note 2:  
<Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the  
keyboard.  
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5.2.1 Installation for Windows 98  
1. a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel," "System."  
b. Click "Device Manager" and "Other Devices."  
c. Remove "PCI Ethernet Controller."  
2 a. Select "Start," "Settings," "Control Panel," and "Network"  
icons.  
b. Click the "Add" button.  
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3 Select "Adapter" and then click the "Add" button.  
4. Press the "Have Disk" button.  
5. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\LAN\WIN98.”  
b. Click the “OK” button.  
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6. a. Choose the highlighted “Realteck RTL8139[A/B/C/  
8130]PCI Fast Ethernet NIC.”  
b. Press the “OK” button.  
7. a. Press the “Add...” button to select suitable services or  
protocol.  
b. Press the “OK” button to fnish network configuration.  
8. Press the “Yes” button to restart your computer.  
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5.2.2 Installation for Windows NT  
1. a. Select “Start,” “Settings,” “Control,” and then double  
click the “Network” icon.  
b. Choose the “Adapters” label.  
c. Click the “Add” button.  
2. Press “Have Disk.”  
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3. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\LAN\WINNT4”  
b. Press the “OK” button.  
4. a. Choose the hightlighted “RTL8139[A/B/C/8130] PCI  
Fast Ethernet Adapter.”  
b. Click the “OK” button.  
5. Choose a stuitable RTL8139 Duplex mode for your  
application.  
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6. Finish the network configuration and then click the “OK”  
button.  
5.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME  
After finishing the Windows 2000/ME installation, the system will  
automatically detect the Ethernet hardware and install the Ethernet  
driver from the drivers database from Windows 2000 or Windows ME  
when the system reboots.  
Users are not required to install the Ethernet driver themselves.  
5.3 Further Information  
Realtek website: www.realtek.com.tw  
Advantech websites: www.advantech.com  
www.advantech.com.tw  
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AGP SVGA Setup  
• Introduction  
• Installation of SVGA Driver  
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for Windows NT  
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• Further Information  
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6.1 Introduction  
The PPC-S123 has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The  
specifications and features are described as follows:  
6.1.1 Chipset  
The PPC-S123 uses a Lynx EM4 SMI710 chipset from Silicon Motion  
Inc. for its AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, EL,  
and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional analog CRT  
monitors. The SMI 710 VGA BIOS supports monochrome LCD, EL,  
color TFT and STN LCD flat panel displays. In addition, it also  
supports interlaced and non-interlaced analog monitors (color and  
monochrome VGA) in high-resolution modes while  
maintaining complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital monitors  
(i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported. Multiple frequency  
(multisync) monitors are handled as if they were analog monitors.  
6.1.2 Display memory  
With onboard 4 MB display memory, the VGA controller can drive CRT  
displays or color panel displays with resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at  
16 M colors.  
6.2 Installation of SVGA Driver  
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the  
procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that  
you you are using within your PPC-S123.  
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples  
only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and  
pay attention to the instructions which then appear  
on your screen.  
Note 1:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout  
this chapter.  
Note 2:  
<Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the  
keyboard.  
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6.2.1 Installation for Windows 98  
1. a. Select "Start" and "Run"  
b. Type the path "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win98&ME\Setup.exe  
c. Click "OK"  
2. a. Click "Next"  
3. Click "Finish" to reboot the system  
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6.2.2 Installation for Windows NT  
Note: Service Pack X (X=3, 4, 5, 6, ....) must be installed first  
before you install the Windows NT VGA driver.  
1. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel".  
b. Double click the "Display" icon.  
2. a. Choose the "Settings" label.  
b. Press the "Display Type" button.  
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3. a. Press the "Change..." button.  
4. a. Click the "Have Disk..." button.  
5. a. Type the path: D\PPC-S123\VGA\NT40  
b. Press the "OK" button.  
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6. a. Select the highlighted item.  
b. Click the "OK" button.  
7. a. Press the "Yes" button to proceed. .  
8. a. Press "OK" reboot.  
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6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000  
1. a. Select "Start", "Run"  
b. Type the path: "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win2000\Setup.exe  
c. Click "OK"  
2. Click "Next"  
3. a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system  
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6.2.4 Installation for Windows ME  
1. a. Select "Start", "Run"  
b. Type the path: "D:\PPC-S123\VGA\Win98&ME\Setup.exe  
c. Click "OK"  
2. Click "Next"  
3. a. Click "Finish" to reboot the system  
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6.3 Further Information  
For further information about the AGP/SVGA installation in your  
PPC-S123, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ  
lists, visit the following web resources:  
Silicon Motion website:  
www.siliconmotion.com  
Advantech websites:  
www.advantech.com  
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Audio  
• Introduction  
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7.1 Introduction  
The PPC-S123's onboard audio interface provides high-quality stereo  
sound and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the ES-1938 audio  
controller from ESS Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record,  
compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer  
control. The PPC-S123's onboard audio interface also supports the  
Plug and Play (PnP) standard and provides PnP configuration for  
audio, FM, and MPU-104 logical devices. It is compatible with Sound  
Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro version 3.01, voice, and music functions.  
The ESFM synthesizer is register compatible with the OPL3 and has  
extended capabilities.  
7.2 Installation of Audio Driver  
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures  
detailed below. You must know which operating system you are using  
in your PPC-S123, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow  
chart. Just follow the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and  
successfully complete the installation, even though you are not  
familiar with instructions for Windows.  
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples  
only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and  
pay attention to the instructions which then appear  
on your screen.  
Note 1:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout  
this chapter.  
Note 2:  
<Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the  
keyboard.  
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7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98  
1. a. Select “Start” and “Run”  
b. Enter the driver path  
“D:\PPC-S123\Audio\Win9x(only)\Setup.exe”  
2. Click “Next” to continue the installation  
3. a. Select “Upgrade Drivers”  
b. Click “Next”  
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4. Click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart  
your computer.  
5. a. After installation, select “Start,” “Settings,”  
“Control Panel,” “System”  
b. Click the “Device Manager” tab to see the result of  
your installation.  
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7.2.2 Installation for Windows NT  
1. a. Select “Start,” “Setting” and “Control Panel”  
b. Double click the “Multimedia” icon.  
2. a. Select the “Devices” item.  
b. Click the “Add...” button.  
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3. a. Choose the “Unlisted or Updated Driver” item.  
b. Click the “OK” button.  
4. a. Type the path “D:\PPC-S123\audio\NT40\”  
b. Click the “OK” button.  
5. a. Select the highlighted item.  
b. Press the “OK” button.  
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6. Press the “Restart Now” button to reboot your computer.  
7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000/ME  
After installing Windows 2000/ME, the system can automatically  
detect the audio hardware and install the driver from the driver  
database in Windows 2000 or Windows ME when the system reboots.  
It is not necessary to install the audio driver manually.  
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Award BIOS Setup  
This chapter describes how to set BIOS  
configuration data.  
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8.1 Award BIOS Setup  
The PPC-S123 comes with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM  
setup for your system. This chip serves as an interface between the  
processor and the rest of the mainboard's components. This chapter  
explains the information contained in the setup program and tells you  
how to modify the settings according to your system configuration.  
Some setup items will not be explained, because it is recommended that  
users do not change such items.  
Note:  
Values for the various setup items that appear on  
your own screen (including default values) may not  
be the same as the values shown on the screen  
figures in this chapter.This is because the BIOS is  
revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt,  
check Advantech's website for the latest BIOS  
versions and related information.  
8.2 CMOS Setup Utility  
Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen  
A setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS  
RAM that allows the configuration settings to be changed. This  
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program is executed when the user changes the system configuration;  
when the user changes the system backup battery; or when the  
system detects a configuration error and asks the user to run the setup  
program. At power-on RAM testing, the message "Press DEL to enter  
Setup" appears. After pressing the "DEL" key, the CMOS setup utility  
screen will appear as shown in Fig. 8-1. Use the arrow keys to select  
and press "Enter" to run the selected program.  
8.3 Standard CMOS Setup  
Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen  
The standard CMOS setup screen is shown above. System BIOS  
automatically detects memory size, so no changes are necessary. It has  
a few items requiring setting. Each item may have one or more optional  
settings. System BIOS allows you to change the system date and time,  
IDE hard disk, floppy disk drive types for drives A: and B:, boot-up  
video display mode, and POST error handling selection. Use the arrow  
keys to highlight the item and then use the "PgUp" or "PgDn" keys to  
select the value you want for each item.  
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8.3.1 Hard disk configurations  
TYPE  
Select from 1 to 45 to fill the remaining fields with predefined values for  
disk drives. Select "User" to fill the remaining fields. Select "Auto" to  
detect the HDD type automatically.  
SIZE  
Hard disk size. The unit is megabytes (MB).  
CYLS  
The cylinder number of the hard disk.  
HEAD  
The read/write head number of the hard disk.  
PRECOMP  
The cylinder number at which the disk drive changes the write timing.  
LANDZ  
The cylinder number where the disk drive heads (read/write) are seated  
when the disk drive is parked.  
SECTOR  
The sector number of each track defined on the hard disk.  
MODE  
Select "Auto" to detect the mode type automatically. If your hard disk  
supports the LBA mode, select "LBA" or "Large". However, if your  
hard disk supporting cylinder is more than 1024 MB and does not  
support the LBA function, you have to select "Large". If your hard  
disk supporting cylinder is below 1024 MB, select "Normal".  
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8.4 BIOS Features Setup  
Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen  
Moving around the BIOS Features and Chipset Features setup  
programs works the same way as moving around the Standard CMOS  
setup program. (Refer to the next section for Chipset Features setup.)  
The BIOS Features setup program is shown above. Users are not  
encouraged to run the BIOS and Chipset Features setup programs.  
Your system should have been fine-tuned before shipping. Improper  
setup may cause the system to fail, so consult your dealer before  
making any changes.  
Virus Warning  
When enabled, it assigns the BIOS to monitor the master boot sector  
and the DOS sector of the first hard disk drive.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
CPU Internal Cache  
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When enabled, it improves system performance. Disable this item  
when testing or troubleshooting.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
External Cache  
When enabled, supports an external cache SRAM.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking  
Allows the CPU L2 cache to enable the memory parity check.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Quick Power On Self Test  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Boot From LAN First  
Enables the system to boot from a LAN.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Boot Sequence  
Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from  
the selected disk drive.  
The options are:  
C, A, SCSI (Default)  
LS/ZIP, C  
C (only)  
SCSI, C, A  
SCSI, A, C  
F, A, SCSI  
E, A, SCSI  
D, A, SCSI  
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CDROM, C, A  
C, CDROM, A  
SwapFloppyDrive  
When enabled, allows you to switch the order in which the operating  
system accesses the floppy drives during boot-up.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy disk drive tests by  
issuing seek commands. Note that such tests are time-consuming.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
When set to "On", allows the BIOS to automatically enable the  
NumLock function when the system boots up.  
The options are: On (Default), Off.  
Typematic Rate Setting  
The term typematic means that when a keyboard key is held down, the  
character is repeatedly entered until the key is released. When this  
item is enabled, you may change the typematic repeat rate.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held down.  
The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.  
Typematic Delay (msec)  
Sets the delay time before a character is repeated.  
The options are: 250 (Default), 500, 750, 1000 milliseconds.  
Security Option  
Allows you to set the security level of the system.  
The options are: Setup (Default), System.  
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PS/2 Mouse Function Control  
When enabled, the PS/2 mouse is activated.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
When enabled, allows you to install an enhanced graphics adapter  
card. If your graphics adapter card does not support the Palette Snoop  
function, set at "Disabled" to avoid system malfunctions.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB  
If your operating system (OS) is OS2, select "OS2". Otherwise, stay  
with the default setting Non-OS2.  
Report No FDD For WIN 95  
Assigns IRQ6 for the FDD.  
The options are: Yes (Default), No.  
Video BIOS Shadow  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to copy the video ROM code of the  
add-on video card to the system memory, giving faster access.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow through to DC000-DFFFF Shadow  
When enabled, allows the BIOS to copy the BIOS ROM code of the  
add-on card to the system memory for faster access. It may improve  
the performance of the add-on card. Some add-on cards will not  
function properly if their BIOS ROM codes are shadowed. To use this  
option correctly, you need to know the memory address range used by  
the BIOS ROM of each add-on card.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
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8.5 Chipset Features Setup  
Note:  
It is strongly recommended that setup items in this  
section NOT be changed, because advanced  
knowledge is required to effect such changes.  
Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen  
EDO CASX# MA Wait State  
Sets the EDO CASX# MA wait state.  
The options are: 1 (Default), 2.  
EDO RASX# Wait State  
Sets the EDO RASX# wait state.  
The options are: 1 (Default), 2.  
SDRAM CAS Latency Time  
Sets the SDRAM CAS latency time.  
The options are: Auto (Default), 2, 3.  
SDRAM Data Integrity Mode  
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System BIOS Cacheable  
When enabled, allows the ROM area FOOOH-FFFFH to be cacheable  
when the cache controller is activated. The recommended setting is  
"Disabled", especially for high speed CPUs (200 MHz and above).  
Video BIOS Cacheable  
When enabled, allows the system to use the video BIOS codes from  
SRAMs, instead of the slower DRAMs or ROMs.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Video RAM Cacheable  
Enables video RAM to be cacheable.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time  
Sets 16-bit I/O signal recovery time.  
The options are: 1 (Default), 2, 3, 4, N/A.  
Memory Hole at 15M-16M  
When enabled, the memory hole at the 15 MB address will be relocated  
to the 15 ~ 16 MB address range of the ISA cycle when the processor  
accesses the 15 ~ 16 MB address area.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Delayed Transaction  
When disabled, the syatem operates normally. When enabled, the  
system can support lower-speed ISA devices.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
Spread Spectrum  
When disabled, the syatem operates normally. When enabled, the  
spread spectrum will be set to 0.5% (CNTR).  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
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8.6 Power Management Setup  
Figure 8-5: Power management setup screen  
Power Management  
When enabled, allows you to use Power Management features.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
PM Control by APM  
The option "No" allows the BIOS to ignore the APM (Advanced  
Power Management) specification. Selecting "Yes" will allow the BIOS  
to wait for APM's prompt before it enters Doze mode, Standby mode,  
or Suspend mode. If the APM is installed, it will prompt the BIOS to  
set the system into power saving mode after all tasks are done.  
The options are: Yes (Default), No.  
Video Off Option  
This feature provides the selections for the video display power  
saving mode. The option "Susp, Stby--Off" allows the video display to  
go blank if the system enters Suspend or Standby mode. The option  
"Suspend--Off" allows the video display to go blank if the system  
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enters Suspend mode. The option "All Modes--Off" allows the video  
display to go blank if the system enters Doze mode or Suspend mode.  
The option "Always On" allows the video display to stay in Standby  
mode even when the system enters Doze or Suspend mode.  
The options are: Susp, Stby= Off (Default), Suspend =Off  
All Mode+ Off, Always On.  
Video Off Method  
"DPMS Supported" allows the BIOS to blank off the screen display  
with your VGA card which supports DPMS (Display Power Manage-  
ment Signaling function). "Blank Screen" allows the BIOS to blank the  
screen display by turning off the red-green-blue signals.  
The options are: DPMS Supported (Default), Blank Screen.  
MODEMUseIRQ  
This feature allows you to select the IRQ# to meet your modem's IRQ#.  
The options are: 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.  
Doze Mode  
The system will not enter Doze mode, because this option is desig-  
nated as "Disabled".  
StandbyMode  
The system will not enter Standby mode, because this option is  
designated as "Disabled".  
Suspend Mode  
The system will not enter Suspend mode, because this option is  
designated as "Disabled".  
HDDPOWERDown  
Selecting "Disabled" will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor.  
Selecting "1 Min.. 15 Min" allows you to define the HDD idle time  
before the HDD enters Power Saving Mode.  
The options "1 Min.. 15 Min" and "When Suspend" will not work  
concurrently. When the HDD is in Power Saving Mode, any access to  
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the HDD will wake it up.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), 1 Min., 15 Min.  
8.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup  
Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen  
PNP OS Installed  
Select Yes if the installed system supports the PnP function. Select No  
if the installed system does not support the PnP function.  
The options are: No (Default), Yes.  
Resources Controlled By  
If set at "Auto", the BIOS automatically arranges all system resources  
for you. If there are conflicts or you are not satisfied with the configu-  
ration, simply set all the resources listed in the above figure by  
selecting "Manual".  
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The options are: Manual (Default), Auto.  
The manual options assigned to IRQ-/DMA- are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA  
PnP.  
Reset Configuration Data  
When enabled, this feature allows the system to clear the last BIOS  
configuration data and then reset the data with the default BIOS  
configuration data.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
UsedMEMbaseaddr  
Choose and use the MEM base address.  
The options are: N/A (Default), C800 ~ DC00.  
Assign IRQ for USB  
Assigns an IRQ for the USB.  
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.  
8.8 Load BIOS Defaults  
Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen  
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8.9 Load Setup Defaults  
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset  
Features. The system will automatically detect these defaults.  
8.10 Integrated Peripherals  
Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to  
transfer data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD).  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO  
IDE hard disk drive controllers can support up to separate hard drives.  
These drives have a master/slave relationship which is determined by  
the cabling configuration used to attach them to the controller. Your  
system supports two IDE controllers - a primary and a secondary - so  
you have the ability to install up to four separate hard disks.  
PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than having the BIOS  
issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk  
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drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then  
let the controller and the CPU perform the task by themselves.  
Your system supports five modes, numbered from 0 through 4, which  
differ primarily in timing. When "Auto" is selected, the BIOS will  
choose the best available mode.  
The options are: Auto, (Default), Disabled.  
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA  
DMA means Direct Memory Access. Ultra DMA is faster than DMA.  
DMA is a method of transferring data to or from memory at a fast rate,  
without involving the CPU.  
When you select "Auto", the BIOS will choose the best available  
mode.  
The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.  
Onboard FDD Controller  
When enabled, the floppy disk drive (FDD) controller is activated.  
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.  
Onboard Serial Ports 1 & 2  
If the serial ports use the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your  
serial port parameters.  
The options for Port 1 are: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default), 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled,  
2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4.  
The options for Port 2 are: 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3,  
Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4.  
Onboard Serial Ports 3 & 4  
If the serial ports use the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your  
serial port parameters.  
The options for Port 3 are: 3E8/IRQ10 (Default), 2E8/IRQ5, Disabled.  
The options for Port 4 are: 2E8/IRQ5 (Default), Disabled, 3E8/IRQ10.  
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Onboard Parallel Port  
If the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify  
your parallel port paramaters. When you select "Disabled", the next  
two setup items will disappear.  
The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, Disabled.  
Parallel Port Mode  
You can choose different data transfer modes for your system.  
The options are: ECP & EPP (Default), SPP, EPP, ECP.  
ECPModeUseDMA  
You can choose different DMA modes for data transfer.  
The options are: 3 (Default), 1.  
8.11 Password Setting  
To enable the password setting, select the item from the Standard  
CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password.  
Type your password up to eight characters and press "Enter". You will  
be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press  
"Enter". You may also press "Esc" to abort the selection and not enter  
a password. To disable the password, press "Enter" when you are  
prompted to enter the password. A message will appear, confirming the  
password is disabled.  
Under the BIOS Features setup, if "System" is selected under the  
Security Option field and the Supervisor Password is enabled, you will  
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prompted for the supervisor password every time you try to enter the  
CMOS Setup utility. If "System" is selected and User Password is  
enabled, you will be requested to enter the user password every time  
you reboot the system. If "Setup" is selected under the Security  
Option field and User Password is enabled, you will be prompted only  
when you reboot the system.  
8.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection  
Figure 8-9: IDE HDD auto detection screen  
The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically  
configures your new hard disk. Use it for quick configuration of new  
hard disk drives. This feature allows you to set the parameters of up to  
four IDE HDDs. The option with "(Y)" is recommended by the system  
BIOS. You may also key in your own parameters instead of setting  
them according to the system BIOS. After keying in all settings, press  
"Esc" to return to the main menu. For confirmation, enter the Standard  
CMOS Setup feature.  
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8.13 Save and Exit Setup  
Figure 8-10: Save and exit setup screen  
After you have made changes in the BIOS setup, press "Esc" to return  
to the main menu. Move the cursor to "Save and Exit Setup", or press  
"F10" and then press "Y", to change the CMOS Setup. If you did not  
change anything, press "Esc" again or move the cursor to "Exit  
Without Saving" and press "Y" to retain the setup settings. The  
following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you  
to save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility:  
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?  
8.14 Exit Without Saving  
If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the  
center of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without  
saving CMOS modifications:  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ?  
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Touchscreen  
• Introduction  
• Installation of Touchscreen Drivers  
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9.1 Introduction  
9.1.1 General information  
The PPC-S123's optional touchscreen incorporates advanced  
second-generation 8-wire resistive, impact-resistant technology. It  
allows 75% light transmission. The resistive model has an antiglare  
surface. This model provides greatly enhanced visual resolution. It  
also has new improved scratch-resistant features.  
The touchscreen is manufactured from UL-recognized components.  
Its fire resistance meets the UL-746C, 19 mm (0.75") flame test stan-  
dard. Systems incorporating the touchscreen, controllers, and cables  
have been approved to FCC Class A and Class B standards.  
For more detailed information, please visit the following websites:  
www.dynapro.com  
or  
www.3m.com/us/electronics_mfg/touch_systems  
9.1.2 General specifications  
Please refer to Chapter 1, Section 1.2 of this manual.  
9.1.3 Environmental specifications  
Temperature: -20° ~ 50° C (operating)  
-40° ~ 80° C (storage)  
Relative humidity:  
90 RH at 35° C (operating)  
90 RH at 35° C for 240 hours, non-condensing (storage)  
Chemical resistance: The active area of the touchscreen is resistant  
to the following chemicals when exposed for a period of one hour at a  
temperature of 21° C (71° F):  
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- Acetone  
- Methylene chloride  
- Methyl ethyl ketone  
- Isopropyl alcohol  
- Hexane  
- Ammonia-based glass cleaners  
- Turpentine  
- Mineral spirits  
- Foods and beverages  
9.2 Installation of Touchscreen Drivers  
The touchscreen driver for Windows contains a native, 32-bit driver  
and a 32-bit control panel program for the PPC-S123 system.  
To facilitate installation of the touchscreen driver, you should read the  
instructions in this section carefully before you attempt installation.  
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples  
only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and  
pay attention to the instructions which then appear  
on your screen.  
Note 1:  
The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout  
this chapter.  
Note 2:  
<Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the  
keyboard.  
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9.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME  
1. a. Select "Start", "Run"  
b. Type the path D:\PPC-S123\Touchscreen\Driver\Windows95-  
98-ME\Disk1\Setup.exe  
c. Click "Ok"  
2. Click "Next"  
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3. Click "Yes" to accept the agreement  
4. Click "Next'  
5. Choose the directory, then click "Next"  
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6. Click "Next"  
7. Click "Next"  
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8. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. Then follow the  
instruction to reboot the computer.  
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9.2.2 Installation for Windows NT  
1. a. Select "Start", "Run"  
b. Type the path D:\PPC-S123\Touchscreen\Driver  
\WindowsNT\Setup.exe  
c. Click "Ok"  
2. Click "Next"  
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