BeFREE 15 User`s Manual
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1. X 4 Figure 18 serial communication Tipro Controller JP6 Refer to ChangeMe help file for information on changing interface from USB to RS232 Specifications 7 BIOS settings Any changes to the BIOS except changing date time and boot order are not recommended by Tipro and are at the customers own risk You can always recall Tipro default settings by selecting Load optimized defaults in the main menu see 7 6 10 7 1 System Test and Initialization These routines test and initialize board hardware If the routines encounter an error during the tests you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen There are two kinds of errors fatal and non fatal The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non fatal errors Non fatal error messages usually appear on the screen along with the following instructions Press F1 to RESUME Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up sequence 7 2 System configuration verification These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory If they do not match the program outputs an error messag2. Pin Name Pin Name 1 VBUS 5 GND 2 D 6 412V 3 D 7 12V 4 GND 8 GND and COM 4 are so called virtual COM ports serial to USB devices Drivers needed see 5 1 6 3 4 3 2 8 Powered USB 24V Versions Connectivity Pin out of USB part same as standard USB port see 3 2 6 Pin Name Pin Name 1 VBUS 5 GND 2 D 6 24 3 D 7 24V 4 GND 8 GND 3 2 9 Ethernet Pin Name 1 TX 2 TX 12345678 3 TCT 4 N C 5 6 RCT 7 RX 8 RX 3 2 10 PS 2 keyboard mouse Pin Name 1 Keyboard Data 2 Mouse Data 3 GND 4 Shield 5 45V 6 Keyboard Clock 7 Shield 8 Mouse Clock 3 2 11 VGA Pin Name Pin Name 1 CRT RED 9 5V 2 CRT_GREEN 10 VGA GND 3 CRT_BLUE 11 N C 4 12 CRT SDA 5 VGA GND 13 HSYNC 6 VGA GND 14 CRT VSYNC 7 VGA GND 15 CRT SCL 8 VGA GND 3 5 3 2 12 Cashdrawer Pin 1 Shield 2 Kick out 1 3 1 4 Power 24V 5 Kick out 2 6 GND Versions Connectivity 3 6 Specifications 4 Specifications 4 1 Environmental 4 1 1 Non Operating Temperature 20 to 40 C till 60 C if the relative humidity is 27 RH Humidity lt 90 RH 4 1 2 Operating Temperature 5 C to 35 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH non condensing 4
3. Samsung 15 0 LTM150XH L06 XGA 1024x768 display format Brightness 430 y cd m Contrast ratio 400 typ Viewing angle upper lower left right 60 65 70 70 4 7 Touch panel A resistive touch panel is made of glass plate covered with a polyester sheet and coated with additional layers that make an electrical contact on the pressed spot It uses the five wire AccuTouch technology which has a high touchpoint density and fast response The surface of touch screen is resistant to acetone methylene isopropyl alcohol ammonia and others Accuracy 2mm Response time lt 10ms Resolution 4096x4096 touchpoints Lifetime 35 million touches in one spot 4 2 Specifications 4 8 Tipro Controller Tipro controller is built in BeFREE It controls Fan Cashdrawer and all other optional Tipro modules connected to BeFREE For monitoring setting and programming modules fan etc ChangeMe is used see 5 2 For general programming please refer to Change Me Help file In all BeFREE versions the Tipro Controller is communicating via the USB interface USB is used for both programming the controller and for sending key events On powered BeFREES it is possible to additionally connect the Tipro Controller to COM port In some cases this might be necessary for instance when software expects data on serial interface 1 e data from MSR 4 9 Fan Control BeFREE has integrated a specially designed Fan control which
4. Intel Core 2 Duo User manual BeFREE UM C2D 02 doc 1 02 Version TIPRO July 2 2010 RECORDS 2 1 2 1 GENERAL 1 21 2 0 sesso esses sensns ees eene en 1 3 1 1 WHAT IS WHAT iR ERR RR RR GR RID ORE 1 3 1 2 WATS NEW oett butt uel aute 1 3 1 2 1 Features 1 3 WHERE IS WHAT 1 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 5 STARTED neto epi eee qe PII DD Hn 1 6 CABLE MANAGEMENT OR n Gr MEE tad 1 7 STATUS LED Sic case eei rU EE RR UR canes eee ends 2 WARNING cm ER 2 3 2 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR TIPRO 9 2 3 2 1 1 Damage Requiring Service 2 2 SERVICING 2 3 MOUNTING ACCESSORIES 24 VENTILATION n eres eee o eene ee 2 5 WATER AND MOISTURE 2 6 POWER SOURCES eere i PREDA RE Eee 2 7 ACCEBSSIBILITY 2 8 INTERNAL BATTERY 2 9 2 107 Ja eei ast 211 CLE
5. 4 9 PEAN CONTROL 32 E Rn RENE 4 10 POWER CONSUMPTION 4 11 POWER deae HERE 4 12 PERIPHERALS POWER RESTRICTIONS cesssecesseeeeeecesaceescecesaceseneeceaeeessaeceeaeeceaeeesaeeceeaeessneeeenaeeess 4 3 4 13 CASH DRAWER 4 13 1 Programming Cash Drawer Ports SOFTWARE 2 1 5 1 DRIVER INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 5 3 5 1 1 Step 1 Chipset drivers 5 L2 StepZ Graphics drivers a BN 513 3 Ethernet drivers ue eem ped eb eodeni d niis 519 Step A Audio drlVers ist esti S54 Touch screemdHvernsz a ee RR Da eei 516 Virtual COM 5 eee terere eaaet tnnt tot nee ehe 5 2 CHANGEME INSTALLATION 2 2 1 2 204044 0 200000000000000000000000000000000 5 3 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR LINUX AND OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS 5 3 1 Core 2 Duo based version eene 5 4 5 s tette tao on PI OO e OPER de UR 3 4 D odo tto ER RR e E en ie Ud ERR er erae MES 5 4 3 Cashdrawer 5 43 Advanced ONOFF ei pone oh he RF Ie EIER nei D 544 Advanced LED funct
6. USB Figure 8 ChangeMe main window USB is the default interface Powered BeFREEs can optionally also communicate via serial interface see 4 8 and 6 7 To change the interface in ChangeMe double click on USB in the lower right corner of the main window see Figure 8 ChangeMe main window and select COM 4 9600 baud rate 5 11 Specifications 5 4 1 Fan control The Fan control window is just for information purposes Press on Read to get the air temperature inside BeFREE and the relative fanspeed ij BeFREE Fan control Cash drawer Status Time 2 50 32 PM State WORKING Temperature 34 degrees Celsius Speed 39 Figure 9 Fan control dialog 5 4 2 Cashdrawer The Cashdrawer window is used for testing the cashdrawer port Although the window is shown for all versions of BeFREE it functions just for Powered BeFREEs which have cashdrawer port BeFREE Fan control Cash drawer Status Time 2 52 49 PM Cash drawer 1 state Open Cash drawer 2 state Open Open cash drawer 1 Open cash drawer 2 OK Cancel Figure 10 Cashdrawer dialog Press Read to get the current status of the drawer s In case no cashdrawer connection is present standard and fanless BeFREE the status open is shown On the Powered BeFREE the status is closed or not connected when no cashdrawer is present or when it is connected and closed The Status is open when
7. re 656666 Figure 6 Connector plate Powered Core 2 Duo 3 2 Versions Connectivity 3 2 Connector specifications 3 2 1 24V input Pin Name 1 24 2 GND 3 N C 3 2 2 24V output Pin Name 1 24 2 3 N C 3 2 3 12V output 2 1 mm connector n Pin Name 2 1 12V 2 GND 3 2 4 Tipro external bus Pin Name 1 2 VTBS e 3 GND 30 2 4 01 5 EXT CFG2 3 3 3 2 5 Serial port Versions Connectivity Notes Up to 24 on pin 9 available on Powered BeFREE For current limitations see 4 12 To change RS232 to RS422 or RS485 COM 2 see 7 6 4 3 COM 1 2 COM COM 4 Pin RS232 RS232 RS422 RS485 RS232 RS232 1 DCD DCD TxD DATA 2 RxD RxD RxD N C RxD RxD 3 TxD TxD TxD TxD 4 DTR DTR N C N C DTR N C 5 GND GND GND GND GND GND 6 DSR DSR TxD DATA DSR 7 RTS RTS N C N C RTS N C 8 CTS CTS RxD N C CTS N C 9 RI RI 45V 412V GND GND RI 5V 12 RI 5V 12 24 24 24 3 2 6 USB USB ports can provide 500mA on VBUS Name 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND 3 2 7 Powered USB 12V Pin out of USB part same as standard USB port see 3 2 6
8. 2 3 Versions Connectivity 3 Versions Currently there is 1 type of Core2Duo BeFREE powered type The version with Core 2 Duo has RAM by default limitation is 2GB The following items are the same in all versions Core 2 Duo or Celeron based standard powered and fanless TFT Touchscreen Housing for TFT Connectivity Fancontrol not in Fanless The powered version is supplied with 24V and offers more powered connectivity and can supply more current to peripherals than the standard version See also User Manual of Celeron based BeFREE for comparison 3 1 3 1 Connectivity 3 1 1 Powered Core2Duo No Connector details 1 24V input 3 2 1 2 Cash drawer 3 2 12 3 COM 4 powered 3 2 5 4 COM 3 powered 3 2 5 5 2 powered 3 2 5 6 12V output 3 2 3 7 24 output 3 2 2 8 Tipro external bus 3 2 4 99 99 Versions Connectivity No Connector details 9 Powered USB 24V 3 2 8 10 Powered USB 12V 3 2 7 11 2x USB 2 0 3 2 6 12 COMI 3 2 5 13 VGA external display 3 2 11 14 PS 2 keyboard amp mouse 3 2 10 15 Ethernet 10 100 1000 3 2 9 16 Ethernet 10 100 1000 3 2 9 cash drawer 4 24 Jo 12 24Vout Tiproext USB24V USB 12V COM1 o 70 d 5 2 LAN1 LAN 2
9. 2 Dimensions BeFREE Size W x D x H weight Power supply 6 60 kg 42 x 84 x 170 mm Powered 409 x 345 x 112 mm 6 50 kg 30 x 58x 133 mm 4 3 Mainboard e Processor o IntelO Core2Duo 1 83 GHz 2MB cache T5600 e Chipset IntelO 82945GM GMCH 82801 GHM ICH7 MDH o Hardware RAID 0 1 support Chipset Winbond W83627HG AW e System Memory 200 pin DDR2 SODIMM x 1 400 533 667 MHz o 2 Display o Dualindependent display support o Chipset Intel 82945GM GMCH Integrated GMA 950 graphic o Memory Intel DVMT 3 0 supports up to 224 MB video memory o Resolution Up to 2048 x 1536 32 bpp 75 Hz in CRT mode e Ethernet 2 x Realtek RTL 8111C 10 100 1000Base TX Chipset Intel 82801 ICH7 M e Audio Optional 97 Codec Realtek ALC883 supports 5 1 CH Audio amp 7 1 CH with S PDIF o Interface Mic in Line in Line out Watchdog Timer Generates a Time out System Reset o 1 255 min And 1 sec Or min step 1 Standard processor 4 1 Specifications 4 4 Harddisk e Interface SATA 2 5 form factor Capacity 160 GB 16MB buffer e Rotational Speed 7 200 4 5 51 200 pin SODIMM DDR2 800MHz 1GB 2GB 4 6 TFT LCD The TFT display is an active matrix LCD with better resolution sharper screen display and broader viewing angle compared to passive matrix screens 15 0 displays are used in
10. Setup acepte tete am ede tee eg 7 6 6 PnP PCI Configurations 2067 Health Stasis i ERROR QUO RU d nen CO NOSE 7 6 8 Frequency Voltage Control 7 6 9 Load Fail Safe Defaults 7 6 10 Load Optimized Defaults 7 3 jnnnnno 8 3 III Records of Revision RECORDS OF REVISION DATE SUMMARY AUTHOR PAGE 1 0 14 04 2008 15 Issue B Scholten 1 01 03 08 2009 Document adapted to Core2Duo Ver 1 0 M Kamin 1 02 02 07 2010 6 8 Corrected jumper settings ser comm B Scholten Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash Association Intele Pentiume M Celerone M and Core 2Duo are trademarks of Intele Corporation Microsoft Windowseis a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express Inc PC AT 5 2 and are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs Inc IV General overview 1 General overview 1 1 What is what is an integration of a PC and a LCD Touch Monitor based on the existing line Therefore BeFREE is compatible with all existing and future FREE FREE line modules
11. The jumpers 7 4 and JP5 are located on the Add on board as indicated below innnnnannnnnhn p o o 224 uh B X WE PS JP2 EF JP3 JP4 JP5 JP1 Figure 14 top view PC part Powered version See 3 2 5 6 2 Jumpers JP3 4 JP5 can configure pin 9 on COM 2 3 4 Ring no power default o o Not in use o o 5V 12V o o 24V Jumper Port JP3 COMA JP4 COM3 JP5 COM2 Note For easier orientation see the white printed labels on the Add on board Specifications Specifications 6 3 Replacing Harddisk Open the BeFREE as described in section 6 1 Figure 15 Harddisk Core 2 Duo left one is optional The harddisks are positioned at the bottom of the PC part Release the 2 screws per Harddisk as indicated on the drawing above Don t remove them totally as they guide the harddisk when sliding out Slide the harddisk as indicated on the picture above until it comes out of the metal guides Remember how the harddisk is was oriented so you can re connect the new disk in the same way Make sure the harddisk is turned correctly and on
12. be limited to certain distributions Below is a list of integrated chipsets if Linux driver is available the driver location is on the CD or in the manufacturer s website 5 3 1 Core 2 Duo based version Intel Chipset Intel 945GM chipset www intel com support download chipsets embedded chipsets low power Mobile Intel 945GME Realtek ethernet RTL8111C RTL8111B until September 2009 www realtek com Downloads gt Communications Network ICs gt Network Interface controllers gt 10 100 1000M Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Software audio AC 97 ALC883 On CD or www realtek com Downloads Computer peripheral ICs PC audio codecs Software ELO touchscreen http elotouch com Support Downloads def ault asp FTDI USB to FT2232D RS232 virtual COM http www ftdichip com Drivers V CP htm Specifications 5 4 ChangeMe The first time you run ChangeMe drivers for Tipro USB controller will install automatically Let the installation finish then press autodetect to search for the controller The next times you run ChangeMe it will detect automatically the controller in BeFREE on USB Press on the BeFREE icon to open the dialog ChangeMe utility File Desktop Keyboard Tools Options Security Window Help Save GF autodetect Update and verity Preferences Layout United States KbdMem 63728 B
13. measured values with BeFREE without any additional Tipro modules and without any other peripherals Power consumption is higher if you connect additional external devices e g printers displays cash drawers 4 5 4 11 Power Supply 4 12 Peripherals power restrictions Universal Input 100 240V AC full range 150W 24V max output power Meets FCC CISPR VCCI class B EMI Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 2 9m cord XLR connector 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 85 C Specifications 40W total available for external devices which has to be divided over 5 12 24V Connection type Maximum load per Symbol Maximum power allowed port Tipro bus 1A Psy 25 5W USB 500 mA COM 5V 1A COM 12V 1A Prov 36W Powered USB12V 3A 12V output 1A COM 24V 1A 40W Powered USB 24V 3A 24V output 2A Calculation of total used power LEP Example Connected are USB Keyboard with 30 mA consumption By Paay lt 40W USB scanner 155mA max we still connect an 8 4 customer display on 12V Rating 6W Calculate 1 1 0 03 0 155 5 0 0 1W So we can easily connect the display on 12V Together all devices will consume 7W and the maximum rating of the 12V connection 1A is lower than the display uses 0 5A 4 6 Specifications 4 13Cash Drawer BeFREE has one RJ12 connector see Figure 6 Connector plate Powered Core 2 Duo No 1
14. show the fan status on the LEDs L1 L4 as described in 4 9 default Optionally you can also display the current layer of the Tipro controller as is displayed on Tipro keyboards do this press the button Set Layer 5 14 Specifications 6 Hardware settings 6 1 HOW TO open BeFREE Always remove the power cord when opening the BeFREE Tools Philips cross screwdriver Procedure Remove all connectors from BeFREE 2 Turn upside down Place some soft protection under the screen 3 Remove the 2 screws on either side of the housing as indicated on the drawing Figure 13 Open BeF REE Now the PC part can slide out You might have to push at the connector side and pull at the heatsink side Now you can reach the harddisk see 6 3 and RAM see 6 4 at the bottom side of the PC part If you turn around the PC part you can reach the jumpers to set voltage on powered COM ports see 6 2 To close BeFREE again 1 Slide the PC part back into the housing 2 Fix the 2 screws at the sides 3 Replace all original cables Specifications 6 2 Setting of the voltage on the powered COM ports COM 2 COM 3 and COM 4 on powered versions can be configured to have power on pin 9 For maximum allowed load see 4 12 for powered BeFREE First step is to open the BeFREE Follow steps described in previous section e Next step is to turn around the PC part so that you can see the top
15. support for one IDE channel and two SATA channels Select Enabled to activate the primary IDE interface Select Disable to deactivate this interface 7 6 4 1 1 Under On Chip Serial ATA Settings you can define SATA mode It can be set to IDE RAID or AHCI RAID arrays 0 1 can be modified in the Intel Matrix Storage Manager to enter into it press CTRL I when booting When RAID is enabled additional drivers must be installed iata82_enu exe from installation CD Note By default BeFREE Core2Duo is delivered with one SATA Harddisk For RAID functionality second Harddisk must be ordered 7 6 4 2 Onboard Device USB Controller Enable Disable USB Controller Default Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enable Disable USB 2 0 Controller High Default Enabled speed mode will turn on when high speed device were attached USB Keyboard Support Enable Disable USB Keyboard USB Mouse Support Enable Disable USB Mouse 97 Audio Select This item allows you to select the Audio Default Auto codec Auto Azalia AC97 Audio only All Disabled 7 6 4 3 SuperIO Device Specifications OnBoard Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 1 Default 3F8 IRQ4 2 Default 2F8 IRQ3 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port address 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port and address is 3 8 set to 4 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port and address is 2F8 IRQ set to 3 3E8 IRQ4 Enable o
16. the right side Check if the 2 screws at the rear near the heatsink are fixed till the end and the 2 screws in front are loose enough to slide in the metal guide Slide the harddisk back in position until it can t go further Fix the 2 screws in front Slide the PC part back into the housing Fix the 2 screws at the sides Specifications 6 4 Replacing RAM Figure 16 Replacing RAM Use only supported memory modules See 4 3 Open BeFREE as described in section 6 1 Turn BeFREE drawer PC part upside down Remove both Harddisks left one is optional see 6 3 Remove connection PCB in the middle use Nut Driver 5 5 HEX tool to unscrew 2 nuts Lift the PCB Release the two springs at either side of the memory module the module will pop up Pull the memory module out in the direction it is already oriented Place the new memory module at an angle push it till the end Make sure it is oriented correctly The cut out between the contacts must be aligned with the tooth on the connector Push it down until the springs snap into place and hold the module Place the connection PCB back and fasten the nuts e Place the Harddisks back See 6 3 6 5 Specifications 6 5 Cleaning You should clean BeFREE s screen display with dry soft clean cloth Then you should wipe the cloth across the display from left to right moving from the top of the display down to the bottom of the display If your display contains gr
17. this case Note A fault can also happen when a faulty module is connected to BeFREE or when a module is wrongly connected via Tipro bus Verify this first before opening BeFREE Specifications 6 7 Tipro Controller serial communication On the Core2Duo BeFREE the Tipro Controller can be set to communicate via RS232 USB communication is also still possible The connector COM 4 cannot be used in this case After the BeFREE is opened see 6 1 the jumpers can be found behind COM port 2 at the edge of the board see Figure 18 JP6 To enable the serial controller communication both jumpers J2 must be moved to J3 Connector COM port 4 functional default a 0 Tipro controller USB Connector COM port 4 not functional optional daozoorooS Tipro controller on USB and on COM 4 In certain cases it might be desired to connect the Tipro Controller to Connectors COM port 4 and port 2 not functional controller on USB on COM 2 RS the USB to serial converter of COM 4 e g Operating System without USB support 2 bypass USB to serial virtual COM And move cable from Connertor C3 to C4 Check position of pin1
18. 3 and 3 2 12 for cash drawers The cash drawer uses the modular connectors Do not connect ordinary telephone line to these connectors 4 13 1 Programming Cash Drawer Ports OPOS If your Tipro OPOS drivers don t support Cash drawer check on web site http www tipro net for latest drivers or contact Tipro support mail support G tipro net supported OPOS commands can be found in UnifiedPOS document version 1 8 on page 139 Chapter 4 Cash drawer names are defined in registry HKEY LOCAL MACHINENSOFTWARENOLEforRetailNServiceOPOS VCashDrawer and are by default set to TiproCashDrawerl and TiproCashDrawer2 They can be changed manually in the registry Specifications 5 Software Installation 5 1 Driver installation under Windows XP If you are using Windows XP then windows will find and install almost all drivers The drivers noted below must be installed manually from the enclosed CD Please always check our website for possible updates www tipro net support then choose BeFREE Note Windows will find new hardware the first time you start and it will ask you to install it This is for the USB to serial virtual COM ports see 5 1 6 You can cancel this automatic installation When you come to step 6 below the correct drivers will be installed 5 1 1 Step 1 Chipset drivers Go to the directory named Step 1 Intel Chipset drivers and run infinst autol exe Click Next and accept the license ag
19. ANING 2127 HEAT 2 13 CIRCULATION AND COOLING 2 14 225 RE EOE EEE 2 15 OPTIONS AND 5 2 16 OBJECT ENTRY 2 17 POWERED PORTS rec nct e epi ru eed eda ocn at 2 18 CASH DRA WER eal aaa die e Pe DERART 3 nn 3 3 3 1 CONNECTIVITY 2555255 25255 bees deeem eina e INS 3 3 3d L Powered Core2 DUO ss Ro ds 3 3 3 2 CONNBECTOR SPECIFICATIONS inem 3 3 3 21 24V input 201 S S ENG 323 ADV OU IDULI 3 2 4 Tipro external bus 325 3 26 OSB 3 2 7 Powered USB 12 3 2 8 Powered USB 24 3 2 9 3 2 10 PS 2 keyboard mouse 3 2 11 VGA e eR Per ee EE i EPOR ORT 3 2 12 EARLIER 4 Sad ON LOA N LOIN N AA A 4 3 4 1 ENVIRONMENTAL 4 1 1 Non Operating 4 1 2 o Operating 4 2 DIMENSIONS 4 3 MAINBOARD Contents 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 TIPRO p
20. The BeFREE offers full connectivity in a very compact form and allows for easy access serviceability The new Core2Duo based solution is very powerful and can even perform server tasks BeFREE is built in the housing of the original 15 FREE It consist of an industrial grade motherboard hard disk s DC DC converter touch screen high brightness TFT and Tipro controller The BeFREE 2 is based on Intels 945GME chipset Tipro currently offers the 945GME based BeFREEs with 1 83 GHz Core2Duo processor The Core2Duo based BeFREE exist as powered version The powered types have powered Retail USB connections powered COM ports and a cashdrawer port It has a larger power supply so peripherals can be powered from the BeFREE 1 2 What is new Version 2 of BeFREE has some significant changes to the first version though general characteristics as shape modularity and serviceability remained the same The biggest change is the move from VIA chipset and processor to an Intel based platform Besides the basic 1 0 GHz Celeron M processor also a 1 5 GHz Celeron M processor is offered with the same chipset please refer to BeFREE CELERON User s Manual And for high end 1 83GHz Core 2 Duo 945 chipset is offered All internal electronics have been redesigned as well as all metal parts of the drawer 1 2 1 Features Powerful Core2Duo processor RAID 0 1 array possible 274 Harddisk must be ordered Modular con
21. at the total ampere ratings of all products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not exceed 80 of the extension cord or strip ampere rating limit 2 10 Overloading Do not overload an electrical outlet power strip or convenience receptacle The overall system load must not exceed 8046 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip input rating 2 11 Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 2 12 Heat The product should be placed away from radiators heat registers stoves or other pieces of equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 2 2 Warnings 2 13 Circulation and Cooling Allow sufficient air circulation around the BeFREE and the external power supply during use Prevent direct exposure to radiant heat sources 2 14 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service provider uses replacement parts specified by Tipro 2 15 Options and Upgrades Use only the options and upgrades recommended by Tipro 2 16 Object Entry Never push a foreign object through an opening in the product 2 17 Powered ports Maximum current per port is 3A See also 4 12 2 18 Cash Drawer The cash drawer uses the modular connectors specifically designed for cash drawers Do not connect ordinary telephone line to these connectors
22. cept be combined with all FREE FREE modules Can provide power to peripherals printer customer display scanners etc 1 1 General overview 1 3 Where is what 1 Housing High brightness TFT Touch screen 2 PC part of BeFREE controller Hard disk Processor DC DC converter Motherboard Connector plate Hard disks 4 Connector plate 5 ON OFF button 6 Status LEDs Figure 3 left rear view 9 Figure 2 PC part of BeFREE upside down 1 4 Package Contents BeFREE Power supply Power cord EU CD with drivers and documentation General overview 1 5 Getting Started 1 Place the BeFREE on flat and even surface 2 If desired connect devices like keyboard network etc 3 Connect the external power supply to the BeFREE To remove the connector the button must be pressed while pulling the connector Figure 4 Power cord 4 Connect the power supply mains cable to the outlet 5 Press the ON OFF button see 1 3 point 5 It might take a few seconds before the image appears 6 The system can be turned off either by the Operating System or by pressing the ON OFF button you might need to hold it for a few seconds 1 3 General overview 1 6 Cable Management Cables can be fixed in place with the cable management Open the mechanism as indicated below and guide the cables through Figure 5 Cable manag
23. cing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other similar flexible surface The product should not be placed in a built in apparatus such as a bookcase or rack unless the apparatus has been specifically designed to accommodate the product proper ventilation is provided for the product and the product instructions have been followed Make sure also the external power supply has enough free space around for heat dissipation 2 5 Water and Moisture Do not use the product in a wet location BeFREE is not waterproof 2 6 Power Sources The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the product s electrical ratings label If you have questions about the type of power source to use contact your Tipro authorized service provider or local power company 2 7 Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 2 8 Internal Battery Your computer may contain an internal battery powered real time clock circuit Do not attempt to recharge the battery disassemble it immerse it in water or dispose of it in fire Replacement should be done by a Tipro authorized service provider 2 9 Extension Cord If an extension cord or power strip is used make sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product and th
24. e You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory There are two situations in which you will need to change the CMOS settings 1 You want to change the boot order 2 The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased 7 3 BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration This type of information is stored in battery backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off 7 4 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press lt Del gt key immediately when the Tipro logo is shown This will allow you to enter Setup 7 5 Main menu Once you enter the Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility the Main Menu will appear on the screen The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept and enter the sub menu 1 Any repairs and support that are a consequence of changes to the BIOS other than date time or boot order are not covered under warranty 7 1 Specifications Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Esc Quit 1 Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen 7 6 Setup Items The main menu includes the following main setup ca
25. ease or some other contaminant then you should dampen your cloth with water You should also use some non aggressive cleaners as Water Water with a tiny amount of soft liquid soap gt Isopropyl Alcohol Commercial glass cleaners that do not contain ammonia 6 6 Jumpers l JP1 Figure 17 Core 2 Duo Jumpers position Specifications 6 6 1 Clear CMOS To reset the BIOS to it s original factory setting place the jumper 1 1 see picture above for a short time to position 2 3 after that place it back to it s original position 1 2 JP1 c Normal position WN Close the BeFREE and restart the system 6 6 2 Bypass ON OFF logic In case the system cannot be started something might be wrong with the built in ON OFF logic on the Tipro Controller 3 2 1 Place the jumper JP2 see Figure 17 Core 2 Duo Jumpers position to position 2 3 to bypass the JP2 logic and connect the ON OFF button directly to Normal position the mainboard Advanced ON OFF as described in 5 4 3 is disabled in
26. ement 1 7 Status LEDs 1L 1 L L JL 1 3 1 9 INI L2 LS L4 AC DC on BeFREE is connected to external power supply and is powered LL PCon BeFREE is started 1 LLL Caps Lock Caps Lock is on A L___J HDD Harddisk is working A Fan off Inside temperature is lower than threshold 17 fan off Fanon Fan is working speed is regulated L2 Fan max Fan is working at 10046 chance of Sepala du 13 overheating LT Fan error Error in fan speed regulation 14 Warnings 2 Warnings Tipro products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the product instructions and general safety practices The guidelines included in this chapter explain the potential risks associated with BeFREE operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks By carefully following the information contained in this chapter you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer BeFREE work environment 2 1 General Precautions for Tipro Products Retain the safety and operating instructions provided with the product for future reference Follow all operating and usage instructions Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions To reduce the risk of fire bodily injury and damage to the equipment observes the following precautions 2 1 1 Damage Requiring Service Unplu
27. ement to continue After installing click Finish The calibration should start automatically otherwise go to Start Control Panel classic view ELO Touchscreen Align To calibrate press the shown targets 3 test and accept the settings 5 1 6 Step 6 Virtual COM drivers Open the Directory Step 6 FTDI virtual COM driver and run CDM2 02 4 exe Press enter on the keyboard to finish the installation Windows will find new hardware dual RS232 5 2 ChangeMe installation Please check our website for the latest update see 5 1 Go to the ChangeMe directory and run Setup exe Click next you can optionally change the installation directory click next again choose complete next again and finally install You must restart the BeFREE do this by choosing Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish The first time you run ChangeMe Start gt Programs Tipro Keyboards gt ChangeMe it will detect new hardware and install the Tipro Keyboard automatically Because this takes some time the autodetect feature of ChangeMe will not find the keyboard at first Wait until Windows reports that the new hardware is installed and ready to use Now click autodetect to detect the integrated modules 5 0 Specifications 5 3 Driver installation for Linux and other Operating Systems Other Operating systems are not actively supported by Tipro hardware integrated does support Linux but this might
28. ensures that BeFREE is always producing as little noise as possible The Fan control is a device which controls fan speed proportionally to the BeFREE s temperature In general that means the higher the temperature is the greater the fan speed See chart on Figure 7 Predefined Fan control settings which shows Fan power rotation dependence of temperature Fan control can be reprogrammed if necessary due to environment etc Reprogramming can be done by Tipro authorized service provider Temperature of BeFREE can be monitored in Change Me see 5 4 1 or by using MIDAPI functions The status of the fancontrol is shown by the LEDs on the top of the frame labeled L1 to L1 Fan control is off L2 Fan control is working fanspeed is relative to temperature L3 Temperature is over maximum fan at 100 Serious damage might occur LA Error on fan control Note Optionally the LEDs can display the current layer of the Tipro controller instead of the FAN status Section 5 4 4 describes how to change this setting Tipro s API See MIDAPI documentation for more info 4 3 Specifications Fan Power 96 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Temperature C Figure 7 Predefined Fan control settings 4 4 4 10 Power consumption Specifications BeFREE with Core2Duo 1 83 GHz Processor Stand by 11W Idle mode in Windows XP 60W 100 disk and processor load 80W These are
29. g the product from the electrical outlet and take the product to a Tipro authorized service provider under the following conditions The power cord extension cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product The product has been exposed to water The product has been dropped or damaged in any way There are noticeable signs of overheating The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions 2 2 Servicing Except as explained elsewhere in the Tipro documentation do not service any Tipro product yourself Always remove the power cord before opening the BeFREE Never run the PC part of BeFREE separately from the screen and housing Opening removing covers or running PC part separately may expose you to electric shock Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by a Tipro authorized service provider 2 3 Mounting Accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table cart stand tripod or bracket The product may fall causing serious bodily injury and serious damage to the product Use only with a table cart stand or bracket recommended by Tipro or sold with the product 2 1 Warnings 2 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation and should never be blocked or covered since these ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating The openings should never be blocked by pla
30. ionality HARDWARE 5 8 2 2 2 2 112 1 0 6 3 6 1 HOW TO OPEN BEPRBEE 2 3 d rn tet tecti e Ue er be 6 3 6 2 SETTING OF THE VOLTAGE ON THE POWERED COM PORTS 6 3 6 3 REPLACING HARDDISK o e eese aae 6 3 6 4 REPLACING RAM 6 5 CLEANING erbe eint been 6 6 eM 6 6 1 Clear CMOS 6 6 2 ON OFF logic eerte FON ER 6 3 6 7 TIPRO CONTROLLER SERIAL nennen rsen nere 6 3 jOn 7 3 7 1 SYSTEM TEST AND INITIALIZATION 7 3 7 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2222 2 1 2 2 0 innen seen nnns nennen nnns 7 3 7 3 AWARD BIOS SETUP eee te rte tete Re epe 7 3 7 4 ENTERING SETUP 7 5 MAIN MENU den tte RENE RN EM AE RC A ER ER 7 6 SETUPJTEMS TE M Eee cat teak mE GIC Ee 7 6 1 Standard CMOS features eese 7 6 2 Advanced BIOS 7 6 3 Advanced Chipset Features 7 6 4 Integrated Peripherals eese eese aa ad nennen 763 Power Management
31. nboard Serial port and address 15 3 8 set to 4 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port and address is 2E8 IRQ set to 3 Disabled Disable onboard Serial port COM PORT 232 422 485 Type Default RS232 It allows you to select the COM 2 Port mode UART Mode Select Default Normal Leave to default value Leave to default value PWRON After PWR Fail Default Off Off On Former Sts If enabled the system will automatically reboot up if it shut down because of power failure 7 6 4 4 OnBoard LAN Boot ROM By default LAN boot ROM is disabled if you booting from LAM you must enable it 7 6 5 Power Management Setup Leave all to default 7 6 6 PnP PCI Configurations Leave to default settings 7 6 7 PC Health Status You can set the shutdown temperature of the system Default this is set to 70 C All other values are for information purposes only 7 5 Specifications 7 6 8 Frequency Voltage Control Leave to default values 7 6 9 Load Fail Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal stable performance for your system to operate In our case it is also safe to load Optimized Defaults 7 6 10 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations In our case this is the same as Load Fail Safe 7 6 References 8 References ECM 945GM 4 edition Use
32. r s Manual Change Me Help MIDAPI Help FREE Technical specification Technical Overview 8 1
33. reement Click Next again and than Finish If RAID mode is enabled see 7 6 4 1 1 than you must also install Intel Matrix Storage Manager Go to the directory Step 1 Intel Chipset drivers and run iata82_enu exe to install the manager 5 1 2 Step 2 Graphics drivers Open the directory Step 2 Intel Graphics Driver and then run Win2k_xp1425 exe Click Next and Next and accept the license agreement by clicking Yes and than click Finish 5 1 3 Step 3 Ethernet drivers Open the directory Step 3 Realtek Ethernet Drivers and then run setup exe Click Next and Next again on the next screen and Finish 5 1 4 Step 4 Audio drivers Go to the directory Step 4 Realtek audio Driver and open Windows XP and R145 5288 PG215 R145 and run setup exe Follow instruction on the screen and Finish installation 5 1 5 Step 5 Touch screen drivers Open the directory Step 5 ELO touchscreen driver Run SW60650 exe Note If you have a lower number SW600390 please download updated drivers either from our website see 5 1 or from ELO www elotouch com then choose support downloads current drivers 5 8 Specifications Click OK to continue then click unzip The installation will start automatically after you press OK again Choose your language or leave default and click next Select Install USB Touchscreen Drivers and click next Then accept the license agre
34. rmal default behavior Testing The best is to test this feature before turning off the system Set the Advanced ON OFF by pressing the Set EXTRA button Set the Action for the power button to Ask me what to do see below Press the power button quickly 3 times in a row If you have the correct timing the dialog will appear asking you if you want to shut down the system Select Cancel Repeat this a few times to get the correct timing each time you try Another way of protecting the BeFREE from turning off is by disabling the turn off by button in Windows Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options Advanced Tab Power Button Change setting to e Do nothing no reaction when the button is pressed Turn of the BeFREE by going to Start gt Shut Down Specifications e Ask me what to do dialog will appear asking you what to do Shut Down Windows Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corporation What you want the computer to do Shut down Ends your session and shuts down Windows so that you can safely turn off power Figure 12 Shut Down Dialogs What if things go wrong If for some reason you are not able to start the system you will have to open the BeFREE and set a jumper to bypass the ON OFF feature See 6 6 2 for details 5 4 4 Advanced LED functionality To enable the Advanced tab see 5 4 3 above Check Figure 11 Advanced dialog for reference Choose State to
35. s the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field Press PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting or type the desired value into the field 7 6 1 2 IDE Primary Master The BIOS supports up to two IDE drives This section does not show information about other IDE devices such as a CD ROM drive or other hard drive types such as SCSI drives NOTE We recommend that you select type AUTO for all drives The BIOS can automatically detect the specifications and optimal operating mode of almost all IDE hard drives When you select AUTO for a hard drive the BIOS will detect its specifications In case detailed manual setup is needed please contact Tipro support for additional information 7 6 1 3 Halt On During the power on self test POST the computer stops if the BIOS detect a hardware error You can tell BIOS to ignore certain errors during POST and continue the boot up process 7 6 2 Advanced BIOS features Most important in this menu is the boot order Select the desired option for first second and third Boot Device If you booting from LAN additionally the LAN boot ROM must be enabled see 7 6 4 4 7 6 3 Advanced Chipset Features Leave all settings to default Make sure that Boot display is set to CRT LCD and that the Panel Type LVDS is set to 1024x768 24 bits 7 3 Specifications 7 6 4 Integrated Peripherals 7 6 4 1 OnChip IDE Device The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with
36. tegories In normal conditions you would need at most to enter one of the following items Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations such as time date etc e Advanced BIOS Features This setup includes all the items of Award special enhanced features e Integrated Peripherals This setup is to specify your settings for integrated peripherals e PC Health Status This entry displays the current status of your PC e Load Fail Safe Defaults This menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal stable performance of your PC e Load Optimized Defaults This item to load the default factory settings for BIOS for optimal system performance e Set Supervisor User Password Setting Change set or disable password It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup or just to Setup e Save amp Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup e Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup Specifications 7 6 1 Standard CMOS features 7 6 1 1 Date and Time Configuration The BIOS determines the day of the week from the other date information This field is for information only Press the left or right arrow key to move to the desired field day month year Press the PgUp PgDn key to change the setting or type the desired value into the field The time format is based on the 24 hour military time clock For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 hours Pres
37. the drawer is open Use the buttons below to test opening the drawer Since the connector allows for only one open close signal the signal for both drawers is combined So if either one of the drawers is open both Drawer and Drawer 2 indicates open 5 12 Specifications 5 4 3 Advanced ON OFF Advanced ON OFF is a feature to protect the system against accidental and unauthorized turning on or off To turn the BeFREE on or off when in this mode the user needs to press the power button 3 times in a fast sequence Normally this tab is hidden since there is a risk of not being able to start the BeFREE again if this is set by mistake To show this tab you have to go to ChangeMe s debug mode by pressing the keys Ctrl lt Backspace gt at the same time when in the main window You will see 2 extra menu items in the menu bar Extended Tools and Debug When you now click on the BeFREE icon again you will see the extra Advanced tab control Cash drawer Advanced Advanced users only 10 LOG 10 DEFAULT NORM single press NORM Set PPC IDC LOG 10 DEFAULT EXTRA triple press Set EXTRA Leds functionality L1 L4 Display BeFREE state off on max Set STATE Display keyboard layer Set LAYER Figure 11 Advanced dialog Set EXTRA sets the Advanced ON OFF feature Set NORM restores the ON OFF configuration to no
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