Advantech PPC-L128T, User Manual

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PPC-L128T User Manual

Chapter 2

S

ystem

Setup

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.

Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the PPC-
L128T 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 the COM

You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect
another PC to the PPC-L128T with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to
the PPC-L128T.

2.4.3

Method 3: Use a DVD-RW

If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette into the dis-
kette drive until the release button pops out.
The BIOS of the panel PC supports system boot-up directly from the DVD-RW drive.
You may also insert your system installation DVD-RW into the DVD-RW drive.
Power on your panel PC or reset the system by pressing the ‘Ctrl+Alt+Del’ keys
simultaneously. The panel PC will automatically load the operating system from the
diskette or DVD-RW.
If you are presented with the opening screen of a setup or installation pro- gram, fol-
low the instructions on screen. The setup program will guide you through preparation
of your hard drive, and installation of the operaing system. If you are presented with
an operating system command prompt, such as A:\>, then you must partition and for-
mat your hard drive, and manually copy the operating system files to it. Refer to your
operat- ing system user manual for instructions on partitioning and formatting a hard
drive.

2.5

Installing the Drivers

After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Ether- net, SVGA,
audio, and touchscreen functions. All drivers are stored in a DVD-RW disc entitled
“Drivers and Utilities” which can be found in your accessory box.
The various drivers and utilities in the DVD-RW 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!

Some distributors and system integrators may have already pre-
installed system software prior to shipment of your panel PC.

Note!

The drivers and utilities used for the PPC-L128T panel PCs are subject 
to change without notice. If in doubt, check Advantech's website or con-
tact our application engineers for the latest informa- tion regarding driv-
ers and utilities.