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PPC-A84/A120-X5X
NS GXm/GX1 processor-based
Panel PC with 8.4"/12.1" LCD
flat panel display
User's Manual
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Copyright notice This document is copyrighted June, 2001 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., L
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FCC Class B notes 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 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. However, there is no guarantee th
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Packing List Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X User's manual Accessories for PPC-A84/A120 - External FDD flat cable for FDD (34-pin) - External IDE cable for HDD or CD-ROM (40-pin) - Power cable for external FDD or IDE device (4-pin) - DC Power inlet cable (180 cm) - Assembly mounting screws - "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disk - Hard drive disk carrier and connector - Ma
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Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech web site at 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,
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Safety Instructions 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference. 3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet or DC adapter before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth. 4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed 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. Dr
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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
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Contents Chapter 1 General Information ...................................... 1 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 2 1.2 Specifications ........................................................................ 3 General .......................................................................................3 Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821) ........................................3 LCD Specification .........................................
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2.4.3 Mic-in, line-in, speaker out ............................................. 28 2.4.4 External VGA................................................................. 29 2.4.5 Two serial COM ports .................................................... 29 2.4.6 USB ports ....................................................................... 29 2.4.7 Parallel port ................................................................... 30 2.4.8 Ethernet ..........................................
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4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 ........................................ 53 4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...................................... 54 4.3 Further Information........................................................... 59 Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup .......................................... 61 5.1 Introduction ........................................................................ 62 5.1.1 Chipset ............................................................................. 62 5
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7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ..................................... 98 7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 ........................................... 98 7.3 Further Information......................................................... 101 Chapter 8 Award BIOS Setup .................................... 103 8.1 Award BIOS Setup .......................................................... 104 8.2 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................ 104 8.3 Standard CMOS Se
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C.4 Keyboard Connector (J4).............................................. 136 C.5 Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5) .......................... 137 C.6 ComapctFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) 138 C.7 CD IN (CN3) ................................................................... 139 C.8 Power Fan Power Connector (CN4) ............................ 139 C.9 External KBT2 Connector (CN7)................................ 139 C.10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN8)............................. 140
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Figures Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84 ................................................... 7 Figure 1-2a: Dimensions of the PPC-A84 .............................................. 8 Figure 1-2b: Dimensions of the PPC-A120 ............................................ 8 Figure 1-3a: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A84) ... 9 Figure 1-3b: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes (A120) . 9 Figure1-4: Panel mounting ..........................................................
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Tables Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions ......................................................................... 39 Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors ..................................................................................... 40 Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1) ....................................................................... 43 Table3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP2) ................................................................... 434 Table3-5: Watchdog activity sel
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1 General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-A84-X5X/PPCA120-X5X Sections include: • Introduction Specifications Front View Dimensions Cutout Dimensions Panel Mounting Universal Mounting Arm CHAPTER
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1.1 Introduction Advantech's PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X is a new generation 8.4"/ 12.1" LCD panel PC with NS GXm/GX1 CPU. It is specially designed for HMI applications, such as factory, machinery automation, transpor- tation, and health care. The PPC-A84-X5X/PPC-A120-X5X is designed with advanced breakthrough concepts. It is a modularized PC within aluminum die-cast housing. When installed in an open space, no fan is required. These powerful features assist system integration, allowing more flexib
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1.2 Specifications General Construction: Aluminium die-cast housing with a plastic front mask Dimensions (W x H x D): A84: 271 x 212 x 84.4mm (10.07"x8.35"x3.32") A120: 339 x 268 x 94.3mm (13.35"x10.55"x3.71") Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) Free air cooling cause no fan noise Resistive touchscreen friendly user interface Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821) CPU: A84: NS MediaGX™ MMX™ -enhanced processor; on board 352 BGA package. A120: NS GX1 300 MHz processor;on board 352 BGA package.
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up to 62 seconds. Can be software enabled/disabled. Default factory setting is disabled. Audio chip: AD1819A, fully compliant AC 97 analog I/O compo- nent,16-bit stereo full-duplex codec, audio interface for Microphone- in, line-in and speaker-out. PCI Ethernet chip: Realtek RTL8139C PCI local bus Ethernet controller full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T specifica- tion. Supports both boot ROM function and software drivers. LCD Specification LCD Display type: 18 bits TFT 8.4"/TFT
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A120: Elo resistive touch sensor and Elo control board. Backing Panel: Chemical strengthened glass (4 times stronger than non-strengthened glass to guard against breakage). Resolution: 1024 x 1024 Contact Bunce: <10 ms • Linearity: +/- 2% Light transmission: 72% @ 550 nm Chemical Resistance: Yes Actuation force: 10 grams for stylus pen, 30-45 grams for finger Operating temperature: -20 ~ +60° C Controller: A84: PS/2 interface A120: COM4 serial port interface Power c
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PCMCIA module (Optional) Chipset: TI PCI1225 1997 PC Card™ Standard Compliant Supports two PC Card or CardBus slots with hot insertion and removal. Mixed-and-match 5 V/3.3 V 16-bit PC Cards and 3.3 V CardBus slots PCI local bus specification revison 2.2 compliant Note: The PCMCIA driver is an option which does not come with the PPC-A84 system. For more informa- tion, contact your local dealer or our sales represen- tative. Environmental specifications Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40°
