Page 2 - Copyright; st Edition
PPC-154 User’s Manual ii Copyright This document is copyrighted, © 2004. All rights are reserved. The origi-nal manufacturer 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 tra...
Page 3 - FCC Class B; to which the receiver is connected
iii 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 interfer-ence when the equipment is operated in a residential environment....
Page 4 - Packing List; If you install an Intel
PPC-154 User’s Manual iv Packing List Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:• PPC-154 series panel PC• User's manual• Accessories for PPC-154 - Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type (other types are available on request)- Floppy disk with CD-R...
Page 5 - Additional Information and Assistance; Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at; hands, handle with care
v Additional Information and Assistance Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find the latest information about the product. Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus- tomer service center for technical support if you need additional...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions
PPC-154 User’s Manual vi 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...
Page 7 - Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
vii 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 z...
Page 9 - Chapter
ix |Contents Chapter 1 General Information ........................................2 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2 1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 3 1.3 Dimensions ......................
Page 13 - General Information
CHAP T ER 1 General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-154 panel PC.Sections include: • Introduction• Specifications• Dimensions
Page 14 - Chapter 1 General Information
PPC-154 User’s Manual 2 Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction Advantech PPC-154T is an Intel Pentium 4 processor–based Panel PC with 15” LCD display. The powerful Pentium 4 CPU and Intel 845GV chipset with a 15” LCD display brings the most dynamic applications to life without sacrifices to ...
Page 15 - General
3 Chapter 1 1.2 Specifications General • Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 323 x 130.5 mm (16.54" x 12.72" x 5.12") • Weight: 7 kg(15.4 lbs) • Power supply: AC model: 180 watts Input voltage: 100~240 VAC , 4 A max. @ 50 ~ 60 HzOutput voltage: [email protected], +5V@12A, +12V@[email protected], +5VSB@2A...
Page 16 - • PCI bus expansion slot:
PPC-154 User’s Manual 4 • PCI bus expansion slot: Accepts one PCI bus card • Watchdog timer: 62-level, interval 1 ~ 62 seconds. Automatically gen- erates 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 @ 1...
Page 17 - Optional Modules
5 Chapter 1 • PCI bus interface: Complies with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.1, and supports the 32-bit Cardbus (Card-32) and the 16-bit PC card (Card-16) without external buffers • Hot insertion and removalTouchscreen (optional) Optional Modules • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processor up to 3.0...
Page 18 - Environment; 0 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)
PPC-154 User’s Manual 6 Environment • Temperature: 0 ~ 45° C (32 ~ 122° F) • Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing) • Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration) • Power MTBF: 100,000 hrs • Certifications: EMC: CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI approvedSafety: CE, CAS, UL, CB. 1.3 Dimensions Fi...
Page 19 - System Setup
CHAP T ER 2 System Setup This chapter details system setup on the PPC-154 panel PC.Sections include: • A Quick Tour of the Panel PC• Preparing for First-time Use• Installation Procedures• Running the BIOS Setup Program• Installing System Software• Installing the Drivers
Page 20 - Chapter 2 System Setup; A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
PPC-154 User’s Manual 12 Chapter 2 System Setup 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 pan...
Page 21 - Figure 2.2: Left side view of the panel PC
13 Chapter 2 When you look at the left side of the panel PC, you will see the floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Figure 2.2: Left side view of the panel PC When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will find the PCI/ISA expansi...
Page 22 - Installation Procedures; Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard to the I/O section of PPC
PPC-154 User’s Manual 14 2.2 Preparing for First-time Use Before you start to set up the panel PC system, you should have at least the following items ready:• Power cord (in the accessory box)• Keyboard• Mouse (for system software installation) 2.3 Installation Procedures 2.3.1 Connecting the power ...
Page 23 - Running the BIOS Setup Program
15 Chapter 2 2.4 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 ...
Page 24 - Installing System Software
PPC-154 User’s Manual 16 2.5 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 necess...
Page 25 - Installing the Drivers
17 Chapter 2 2.6 Installing the Drivers After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Ether-net, SVGA, audio, PCMCIA and touchscreen functions. All the drivers except the CD-ROM drive driver are stored in a CD-ROM disc entitled "Drivers and Utilities." The CD-ROM driv...
Page 27 - Using the Panel PC; Brightness
CHAP T ER 3 Using the Panel PC This chapter details installing thePPC-154 panel PC hardware.Sections include: • Introduction• Floppy Drive• CD-ROM Drive• PCMCIA• PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard• PCI/ISA Bus Expansion• Parallel Port• Serial COM Ports• VGA Port• Game Port• USB Ports• Audio Interface• Ethernet...
Page 28 - Chapter 3 Using the Panel PC; Slide the disk until it clicks into place.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 20 Chapter 3 Using the Panel PC 3.1 Introduction This chapter describes basic features and procedures for using the panel PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, I/O ports, touchscreen, and so on.. 3.2 Floppy drive To insert a floppy disk, hold it with your r...
Page 30 - Figure 3.3: Opening the card reader’s door
PPC-154 User’s Manual 22 3.4 Multi-card Reader Memory Flash Cards are inserted and ejected in much the same way as diskettes.To insert a Flash Memory card, align the card with the socket and slide the card into the socket until it locks into place. Note that some Flash Memory cards must be prepared ...
Page 31 - PCI Bus Expansion
23 Chapter 3 3.5 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard If you wish to use a full-size desktop keyboard and PS/2 mouse with your panel PC, follow these instructions:1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off. 2. Attach the keyboard to the 5-pin port of the purple color. 3. Attach the PS/2 mouse to the green color port....
Page 32 - Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.; Serial COM ports
PPC-154 User’s Manual 24 3.7 Parallel port The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other devices.To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/device...
Page 33 - Be sure the panel PC is turned off.
25 Chapter 3 3.9 VGA Port An external VGA-compatible device may be connected to the system through the 15-pin external port located on the rear of the system unit. The panel PC simultaneously supports an external CRT monitor in addi-tion to its own LCD display.1. Be sure the panel PC is turned off. ...
Page 34 - Audio Interface; Install the driver before you use the device.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 26 3.12 Audio Interface The audio interface includes three jacks: microphone in, line out and line in. (See Fig. 3-5.) Their functions are:Microphone in: Use an external microphone to record voice and sound.Line out: Output audio to external devices such as speakers or earphone...
Page 36 - Chapter 4 Hardware Installation and; Jumpers and Connectors
PPC-154 User’s Manual 28 Chapter 4 Hardware Installation and Upgrade 4.1 Jumpers and Connectors The panel PC consists of a PC-based computer that is housed in a plastic rear panel and a metal shielding case. Your HDD, SDRAM, power sup-ply, CPU, and so on are all readily accessible by removing the re...
Page 37 - Disassembling the Panel PC; Figure 4.1: Unscrew the screw of side cover
29 Chapter 4 4.2 Disassembling the Panel PC The following are standard procedures for disassembling the panel PC before you upgrade your system. All procedures are illustrated in Fig. 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4.1. Unscrew the three screws that secure the plastic side cover, and then remove it. Figure 4.1...
Page 38 - Lift the right side of the rear cover first to remove it.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 30 3. Lift the right side of the rear cover first to remove it. Figure 4.3: Opening the rear cover Figure 4.4: The PPC without the Rear Cover 4. Unscrew the four screws that secure the CPU cover. 5. Remove the floppy drive, HDD, and CD-ROM cables; then remove the side panel. 6....
Page 39 - Figure 4.5: Screw the HDD metal frame to the side of the HDD
31 Chapter 4 4.3 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...
Page 40 - Figure 4.7: Plug the EIDE cable into the HDD
PPC-154 User’s Manual 32 Figure 4.7: Plug the EIDE cable into the HDD Figure 4.8: Screw the right side of the metal plate to fix it Figure 4.9: Screw the left side of the metal plate to fix it
Page 41 - Detach and remove the plastic rear cover and side panel.
33 Chapter 4 1. Detach and remove the plastic rear cover and side panel. 2. There is a metal plate which holds the HDD to the upper right-hand side of the metal shielding case. (See Fig. 4-2.) Remove the two screws on the metal plate. 3. Pull the metal plate toward the outside of the unit, and remov...
Page 42 - Place the CPU carefully into the socket.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 34 1. Lift up the ZIF. 2. Place the CPU carefully into the socket. 3. Attach the heatsink and fan on top of the CPU, and fasten them with the retention bracket.
Page 43 - Detach.the CPU’s fan power cable to the connector FAN1; Installing the DDR SDRAM Memory Module; Figure 4.10: Placing the memory module in the DIMM
35 Chapter 4 4. Detach.the CPU’s fan power cable to the connector FAN1 4.5 Installing the DDR SDRAM Memory Module You can install from 64 MB to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM memory. The panel PC system provides two 184-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) socket and supports 2.5 V DDR SDRAM. Figure 4.10: Placin...
Page 46 - Chapter 5 Jumper Settings &; Jumpers and Connectors
PPC-154 User’s Manual 38 Chapter 5 Jumper Settings & Connectors 5.1 Jumpers and Connectors 5.1.1 Setting jumpers You can configure your panel PC to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a smal...
Page 47 - Label
39 Chapter 5 5.1.2 Jumpers and switches The motherboard of the PPC-153 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. 5.1.3 Jumper Locations Figure 5.1: Jumpers on the PPC-153 motherboard T...
Page 50 - CPU Installation; Short pin 2 and pin 3.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 42 5.2 CPU Installation You can install an Intel® Pentium®4 or Celeron™ CPU without setting any frequency ratio or voltage. *Default setting 5.3 CMOS Clear for External RTC (JP3) This jumper is used to erase CMOS data and reset system BIOS informa-tion.The procedure for clearin...
Page 52 - Select 5 V
PPC-154 User’s Manual 44 5.5 VGA interface The panel PC's AGP VGA interface can drive conventional CRT dis-plays. It is also capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD and active LCD displays. 5.5.1 LCD panel power setting The p...
Page 53 - Driver Installation; • Further Information
CHAP T ER 6 Driver Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers for PPC-154Sections include: • Introduction• Installation of PPC-154 driver for Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP • Further Information
Page 54 - Chapter 6 Driver Installation; and Intel; Driver Installation; Important: 1. The following path descriptions will be based
PPC-154 User’s Manual 46 Chapter 6 Driver Installation 6.1 Introduction The PPC-154 uses the chipset 845GV from Intel., with built-in high per-formance 2D/3D Intel Extreme Graphics 2, flexible 100/133MHz system bus settings, support for DDR266 SDRAM and multiple power saving modes make the Intel 845...
Page 55 - Software installtion of software for Cardreader; IAA Driver
47 Chapter 6 6.2.1 Installation of VGA driver Please follow the driver path and execute it .D:\PPC-154\VGA\winxxxx\setup.exe. 6.2.2 Installation of Audio D:\PPC-154\audio\winxxxxsetup.exe 6.2.3 Installation of ICH4 USB2.0 D:\ PPC-154\ ICH4 USB2.0\ 6.2.4 Installation of LAN D:\PPC-154\Intel LAN 6.2\s...
Page 57 - Appendix; Pin Assignments
Page 58 - Appendix A Pin Assignments; Pin
PPC-154 User’s Manual 50 Appendix A Pin Assignments A.1 ATX Power connector 1 (CN1) Table A.1: AT Power connector 1 (CN1) Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3.3V 11 3.3V 2 3.3V 12 -12V 3 GND 13 GND 4 5V 14 PS-ON 5 GND 15 GND 6 5V 16 GND 7 GND 17 GND 8 PW-OK 18 -5V 9 5VSB 19 5V 10 12V 20 5V
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Page 64 - Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedure; Unscrew the screws of the side cover
PPC-154 User’s Manual 56 Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedure If you want to completely disassemble the panel PC, follow the step-by-step procedures below. Users should be aware that Advantech Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility whatsoever for any problems or damage caused by the user disassembly of ...
Page 65 - Lift the right side of the rear cover first to remove it
57 Appendix B 3. Lift the right side of the rear cover first to remove it 4. The PPC without the rear cover 5. Unscrew the board of the card reader
Page 66 - Unscrew the screw of PCI extension bus card away from PCI slot
PPC-154 User’s Manual 58 6. Unscrew the screw of PCI extension bus card away from PCI slot 7. Lift out the metal plate of the I/O shield from the I/O 8. Lift out FPC cable from the FDD
Page 67 - Lift out the cable from the CD-ROM
59 Appendix B 9. Lift out the cable from the CD-ROM 10. Unscrew the two screws of the bottom side to loosen the metal plate of CD-ROM / FDD module 11. unscrew the otherside of the metal plate
Page 68 - Lift the FDD from the module.
PPC-154 User’s Manual 60 12. Unscrew the screws to loosen the CD-ROM and FDD from mod-ule. 13. Lift the FDD from the module. 14. Unscrew the screws from the side of the module to loosen the CD-ROM
Page 69 - Lift up the ATX 20 pins power connector.
61 Appendix B 15. Lift up the ATX 20 pins power connector. 16. Lift up the ATX 12V 4 pins power connector. 17. Lift up the EIDE cable from mainboard.
Page 70 - Loosen the screws from the bottom for remove the power module
PPC-154 User’s Manual 62 18. Loosen the screws from the bottom for remove the power module 19. Loosen the screws to lift up the board
