
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page iIEI Technology Corp. User Manual MODEL: EP-308A/EP-308AS Mini POS PC with 1.6GHz Intel® Atom CPU,VGA Output, Gigabit Eth
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage x BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 90 Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, g
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 91Appendix B B BIOS Options
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 92 Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. System Overview ...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 93 Remote Access [Disabled]...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 94 Current Jumper Setting...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 95Appendix C C Terminology
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 96 AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Po
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 97EIDE Enhanced IDE (EIDE) is a newer IDE interface standard that has data transfer rates between 4.0 MBps and 16.6 MBps.
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 98 SATA Serial ATA (SATA) is a serial communications bus designed for data transfers between storage devices and the comput
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 99Appendix D D Watchdog Timer
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 1Chapter 1 1 Introduction
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 100 NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for sp
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 101 NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example prog
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 102 Appendix E E Hazardous Materials Disclosure
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 103E.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 104 Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (CR(VI)) P
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 105此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 2 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: EP-308A/EP-308AS The EP-308A/EP-308AS is a Mini POS with a built-in thermal printer. The EP-308
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 31.3 Front Panel The front side of the EP-308A/EP-308AS is a flat panel LCD screen surrounded by a frame. Figure 1-2: Fro
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 4 Figure 1-3: Connectors 1.5 Technical Specifications The technical specifications for the EP-308A/EP-308AS systems are li
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 5SPECIFICATION EP-308A-N270 EP-308AS-N270 I/O 1 x Gigabit LAN 1 x Power input (12 V) 1 x RJ-12 for cash drawer 1 x RS-2
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 6 1.6 Dimensions Figure 1-4: Dimensions (units in mm)
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 7Chapter 2 2 Installation
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 8 WARNING: When installing the EP-308A/EP-308AS, make sure to: Set screen resolution to 800 x 600: To make sure that th
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 9 WARNING! Only remove the protective plastic cover stuck to the front screen after installation. The plastic layer protec
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage ii Revision Date Version Changes 18 November, 2010 1.14 Added paper jam troubleshooting (Section 2.8.1) 1 October, 2010
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 10 Quantity Item Image 2 RJ-45 to DB-9 cable 1 Utility CD Table 2-1: Packing List 2.3 Drive Installation The EP-308A/E
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 11Step 1: Slice the hard drive on to connect with the SATA connector. Step 2: Fasten the screws.Step 0: Figure 2-2: Al
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 12 2.4 Mounting the System WARNING! Dropping the EP-308A/EP-308AS can cause irreparable damage. Handle the EP-308A/EP-308A
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 132.5.1 LAN Connection Cable The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 14 Step 2: Insert the RJ-45 to DB-9 cable. Step 3: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial dev
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 15 Figure 2-7: USB Device Connection Step 3: Insert the device connector. Once aligned, gently insert the USB device conn
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 16 Figure 2-8: VGA Connector Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA monitor to the ext
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 17The following drivers can be installed on the system, each driver is in its own directory on the driver CD. Install the
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 18 2.8 Printer Paper Installation To install the roll of paper for the cash register, please follow the steps below. Step 1
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 19Step 3: The paper should pass through the U-slot as shown below. Figure 2–12: U-slot Alignment Step 4: Push the cover
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page iiiCopyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to impro
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 20 Figure 2-14: Push the Cover Step 2: Press the EJECT button to open the cover. Figure 2-15: Open the Cover Step 3:
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 212.9 Thermal Printer Setup The EP-308A has a 2.0” thermal printer connected to COM port through USB bridge while the ther
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 22 Step 2: Click NEXT to start the driver installation. Figure 2-18: Installation Wizard Step 3: Click FINISH to complet
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 232.9.1.2 Checking Installation To check the installation, look for the USB device shown in the diagram below. Figure 2–20
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 24 2.9.1.3 Install the Printer Driver Step 1: Extract the driver from "F732". Step 2: Run "Install.exe&q
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 25Step 4: Select "Local printer attached to this computer" then click NEXT. Figure 2-23: Select Local Printer
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 26 Step 6: Select "PrnTek-54C" then click NEXT to continue. Figure 2-25: Install Printer Software Step 7: Ente
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 27Step 8: Choose whether or not to print a test page, then click NEXT to continue. Figure 2-27: Print Test Page Step 9:
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 28 2.9.1.4 Setting the Communication Protocol Step 1: Right-click the printer icon in "Printers and Faxes", then
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 29Step 3: Set the options in Figure 2-31 as shown below. Bits per second: 460800 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Sto
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage iv Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 30 2.9.2 EP-308AS Thermal Printer Setup The internal printer of the EP-308AS is connected to the serial port COMx. To setup
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 31Step 3: Click NEXT to start the printer driver installation wizard. Figure 2-33: Printer Driver Installation Wizard St
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 32 Step 5: Select "COM5 (Serial Port)", then click NEXT to continue Figure 2-35: Select Serial Port Step 6: Se
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 33Step 7: Enter a name for the printer, then click NEXT to continue. Figure 2-37: Choose Printer Name
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 34 Step 8: Select “Replace existing driver”, then click NEXT to continue. Figure 2-38: Use Existing Driver Page
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 35Step 9: Choose whether or not to print a test page, then click NEXT to continue. Figure 2-39: Print Test Page Step 10:
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 36 2.9.2.2 Setting the Communication Protocol Step 1: Access the Printer and Faxes window by clicking “Printer and Faxes”
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 37Step 2: Right-click the printer icon in "Printers and Faxes", then select "Properties". Figure 2-4
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 38 Step 3: Click Ports tab. Select "COM5: Serial Port", then click "Configure Port…" Figure 2-43: Con
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 39Step 4: Set the options in Figure 2-31 as shown below. Bits per second: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None Sto
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page v2.9.2.1 Install the Printer Driver ... 30 2.9.2.2
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 40 Chapter 3 3 BIOS Setup
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 413.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system sett
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 42 Key Function F2 /F3 key Change color from total three colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS c
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 433.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overvie
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 44 The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 453.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure t
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 46 3.3.2 IDE Configuration Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of the IDE d
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 47Î PATA Only Only the IDE drives are enabled. SATA drives are disabled Configure SATA as [IDE] Use the Configure SAT
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 48 Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer Size: List
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 49Î ARMD This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media Device. These include, but are not limited to: ZIP LS-120 LBA/
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage vi 4 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ... 83 4.1 SYST
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 50 Î Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Î 0 P
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 51Î UDMA1 Ultra DMA mode 1 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 25 MB/s Î UDMA2 Ultra DMA mode 2 selected wit
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 52 3.3.3 Super IO Configuration Use the Super IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to set or change the configurations for t
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 53 Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Selects the serial port base address. Î Disabled No base address Î 3E8 DEFAULT I/O addr
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 54 3.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating temperatur
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 55Î PWM Manual mode The fan spins at the speed set in: Fan PWM control Temp. Limit of OFF [000] WARNING: CPU failur
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 56 0 PWM 1 PWM 2 PWM 4 PWM 8 PWM 16 PWM 32 PWM 64 PWM CPU Fan PWM Control [070] This value specifies the
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 573.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) allows the advanced power management options to be
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 58 Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 59Î On/Off DEFAULT When the power button is pressed the system is either turned on or off Î Suspend When the power button
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page viiList of Figures Figure 1-1: EP-308A/EP-308AS...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 60 Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused fro
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 61 Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of th
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 62 115200 8,n,1 DEFAULT 57600 8,n,1 38400 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1 09600 8,n,1 NOTE: Identical baud rate setting musts
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 63Î ANSI DEFAULT The target terminal type is ANSI Î VT100 The target terminal type is VT100 Î VT-UTF8 The target termina
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 64 3.3.7 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 12) to read USB configuration information and configur
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 65 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Use the USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller Î D
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 66 3.3.7.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Use the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to conf
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 67 Emulation Type [Auto] Use the Emulation Type BIOS option to specify the type of emulation BIOS has to provide for the
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 68 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 69 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA chan
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage viii Figure 2-27: Print Test Page...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 70 3.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP B
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 71 Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. Î Disabled No PO
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 72 Î On DEFAULT Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled automatically when the computer system boots up. This
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 733.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use the Boot Device Priority menu (BIOS Menu 17) to specify the boot sequence from the availa
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 74 3.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 753.5.5 CD/DVD Drives Use the CD/DVD Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available CD/DVD drives. When the men
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 76 3.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 21) to set system and user passwords. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced P
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 773.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 22) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge configuration menus WARNING!
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 78 3.7.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 23) to configure the Northbrid
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 79Î Enable, 1 MB Dedicates 1 MB of main memory for graphics Î Enable, 8 MB DEFAULT Dedicated 8 MB of main memory for gr
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page ixList of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications...
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 80 LVDS Panel Type Use the Panel Type to determine the LCD panel resolution. Configuration options are listed below:
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 81 Cashdraw Control [Enabled] Use the Cashdraw Control option to enable or disable the port that controls the cashdraw.
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 82 Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 83Chapter 4 4 System Maintenance
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 84 4.1 System Maintenance Introduction If the components of the EP-308A/EP-308AS fail they must be replaced, such as the wi
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 85 Figure 4-1: Bottom Cover Retention Screws 4.4 Memory Module Replacement The flat panel PC has a preinstalled memory m
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 86 Figure 4-2: DDR SO-DIMM Module Installation 4.5 Hard Drive and CompactFlash® Replacement To replace the hard drive or C
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 87Appendix A A Safety Precautions
EP-308A/EP-308AS POSPage 88 WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may
EP-308A/EP-308AS POS Page 89A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the EP-308A/EP-308AS
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